Best Bvw Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 496: January 1980 49:48

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The first show of 2026 features a mix of Top 40 hits from January 1980! Artists include Rupert Holmes, Little River Band, Anne Murray, Michael Jackson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Tom Petty, Isaac Hayes and more!

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Episode 495: Variety Hits 54 55:59

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The 54th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Steppenwolf, Rob Thomas, Gary Wright, The Beatles, Sugarloaf, Freak Nasty, Switchfoot, Wilson Pickett and more!

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Episode 494: December 1985 58:40

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A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1985! Artists include Simple Minds, Mr. Mister, Paul McCartney, Arcadia, Aretha Franklin, Kool and The Gang, Elton John, Dire Straits and more! (R)

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Episode 493: American Christmas Music 1:24:39

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A special holiday show spotlighting classic American Christmas music simulcasting here on my channel as well as on Rock Island Radio UK where it will air on Christmas Eve! Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Darlene Love and more!…

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Episode 492: December 1972 53:48

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A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1972! Artists include Curtis Mayfield, Helen Reddy, Loggins and Messina, John Lennon, Jim Croce, The Hollies and more!

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Episode 491: Traditional Christmas Music 2 2:12:54

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Over two hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, The Ronettes, The Carpenters, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Tony Bennett, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Johnny Mathis, Julie Andrews and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozen…

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Episode 490: Traditional Christmas Music 2:22:22

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Over two hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! Artists include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Burl Ives, The Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Lou Rawls, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Darlene Love and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show…

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Episode 489: December 1976 43:24

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A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1976! Artists include The Spinners, Stevie Wonder, Rick Dees, Aerosmith, Marilyn McCoo, Rod Stewart, Boston and more! (R)

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Episode 488: December 2005 1:06:59

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A mix of Top 40 hits from December 2005. Artists include Fall Out Boy, Gorillaz, Staind, Goo Goo Dolls, Kelly Clarkson, Nickelback, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and more! (R)

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Episode 487: Song Sampling 57:34

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A look at songs that sample other songs as well as the original that inspired the sample! Artists include Will Smith, Simply Red, Destiny's Child, Trick Daddy and more!

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Episode 486: November 1977 58:05

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A mix of Top 40 hits from November 1977! Artists include Santana, KC & The Sunshine Band, Steve Miller Band, Barry White, Shaun Cassidy, Heatwave, Donna Summer, Paul Simon, Johnny Rivers and more!

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Episode 485: Variety Hits 53 1:20:01

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Guest Host Steve Reading subs for me and presents the 53rd edition of Variety Hits! Artists include .38 Special, The Beatles, Supertramp, Tag Team, John Fogerty, Santana, Daughtry, Foreigner, Charlie Rich and more! Thank you to my friend Steve for subbing on this show! Be sure to check out Steve's weekly series Jukebox Heroes, which can be heard ev…

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Episode 484: November 2000 39:26

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A mix of Top 40 hits from November 2000. Artists include Baha Men, BBMak, Christina Aguilera, Creed, Ricky Martin, Shaggy and more! (R)

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Episode 483: Fall Back 1:00:15

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A mix of songs about falling back to Standard Time. Artists include Boston, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Matchbox Twenty, Huey Lewis and the News, .38 Special, Jefferson Starship and more!

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Episode 482: 2025 Halloween Show 1:13:48

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It's time once again for the annual Halloween show! Artists this year include Manfred Mann, Count Five, Black Sabbath, Ray Stevens, Buck Owens, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more!

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Episode 481: October 1972 54:40

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A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1972! Artists include Johnny Nash, Joe Cocker, The O'Jays, Yes, Chuck Berry, Rod Stewart and more! (R)

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Episode 480: October 1981 48:26

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A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1981! Artists include Chilliwack, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Squier, Christopher Cross, The Go-Gos, Hall & Oates, Joey Scarbury and more! (R)

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Episode 479: Variety Hits 52 1:21:07

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The 52nd edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Boston, .38 Special, Dwight Twilley, Journey, Train, Moody Blues, Edwin McCain, The Cars The Doors, Meat Loaf and more!

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Episode 478: September 1986 1:07:16

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A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1986! Artists include Glass Tiger, Anita Baker, Wham!, Tina Turner, Genesis, Journey, Eddie Money, Huey Lewis & The News, Aretha Franklin and more! (R)

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Episode 477: Fun 80s Mix 6 1:14:18

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A brand new mix of 80s pop hits! Artists include John Mellencamp, Glenn Frey, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, The Pointer Sisters, Howard Jones, Diesel, Supertramp and more!

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Episode 476: Yacht Rock Special #5 1:06:18

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The 5th annual end of summer Yacht Rock special! Artists this year include Firefall, America, Carly Simon, Boz Scaggs, Glenn Frey, Jesse Winchester, George Benson, Jim Photoglo, Lee Ritenour and more! Apple Podcast Links: 2024 Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-rock-special-4/id1614647081?i=1000669633357 2023 Show: https://podcasts.a…

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Episode 475: September 1989 53:27

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A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1989! Artists include Starship, Tears for Fears, Milli Vanilli, Tina Turner, New Kids on the Block and more! (R)

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Episode 474: 2000s Country 2 1:02:22

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A mix of country hits from the 2000s! Artists include Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride, Mark Wills, Keith Anderson, Dierks Bentley and more!

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Episode 473: August 1998 1:01:40

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A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1998! Artists include Aerosmith, Semisonic, The Goo Goo Dolls, Brandy & Monica, K-Ci & Jojo, Barenaked Ladies, Five, Shania Twain and more!

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Episode 472: Variety Hits 51 1:00:08

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The 51st edition of Variety Hits! Artists include the recently arrested Sean Kingston, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Rob Thomas, Styx, Billy Joel, Ira Newborn, Gerry Rafferty, Steve Winwood, Van Halen and more!

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Episode 471: Fun 60s Mix 7 48:38

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A brand new mix of 60s hits! Artists include The Kinks, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Len Barry, The Beatles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Box Tops, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, The Chiffons and more!

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Episode 470: August 1987 1:03:06

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A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1987. Artists include Debbie Gibson, Bob Seger, U2, The Nylons, Fat Boys, Steve Winwood and more! (R)

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Episode 469: Water Songs 42:28

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A set of songs about all things water! Artists include The Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Eddie Money and more! (R)

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Episode 468: August 1988 45:39

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A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1988! Artists include Rod Stewart, Al B Sure!, Huey Lewis and the News, Jane Wiedlin, Aerosmith, Steve Winwood, George Michael and more! (R)

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Episode 467: Variety Hits 50 55:46

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The 50th edition of Variety Hits! On this show I remember Ozzy Osbourne and also feature artists that include Howard Jones, The Beatles, Santana, Gwen Stefani, The Temptations, Squeeze, Bay City Rollers and more!

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Episode 466: July 1979 45:18

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A mix of Top 40 hits from July 1979! Artists include Blondie, Donna Summer, Anita Ward, The Charlie Daniels Band, John Stewart, Van Halen, Dr. Hook, McFadden & Whitehead and more! (R)

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Episode 465: July 1980 48:36

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A mix of Top 40 hits from July 1980! Artists include Elton John, Joe Walsh, Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and more! (R)

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Episode 464: My Favorites: 1970-1979 53:58

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Part two of a multi part series, this one featuring my favorite songs from the 1970-1979 year end charts. Artists include Norman Greenbaum, Boz Scaggs, Carl Douglas, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger and more!

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Episode 463: July 4th Mix 1:23:46

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A special 4th of July mix that is being simulcast both here and on Rock Island Radio UK! A mix of music - some songs are about America and others are by well known American artists! This new for 2025 show features artists that include Night Ranger, Neil Diamond, John Mellencamp, Boston, Carrie Underwood, Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters Brooks and…

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Episode 462: Variety Hits 49 58:12

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The 49th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include REO Speedwagon, Simply Red, Kelly Clarkson, Bill Justis, The Three Degrees, Mason Williams, Russian Futurists, Air Supply, The Beatles, Meredith Brooks and more!

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Episode 461: 90s Adult Contemporary Number Ones 54:25

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A mix of songs that hit number one on the Adult Contemporary chart in the 1990s. Artists include Seal, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Don Henley, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Elton John and more! (R)

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Episode 460: Long Songs 53:27

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A mix of songs with long in the title. Artists include The Beatles, Boston, Foreigner, AC/DC, The Who, Joe Walsh, Lionel Richie, The Hollies and more!

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Episode 459: Fun 90s Mix 8 59:59

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A brand new mix of 90s hits! Artists include Alanis Morrissette, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Notorious B.I.G., TLC, Blues Traveler, Sister Hazel and more!

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Episode 458: June 2003 51:34

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A mix of Top 40 hits from June 2003! Artists include Train, Coldplay, Josh Kelley, Wayne Wonder, Sean Paul, Matchbox Twenty, Uncle Kracker and more! (R)

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Episode 457: June 1970 43:59

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A mix of Top 40 hits from June 1970. Artists include Rare Earth, The Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, The Temptations, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Eric Burdon and War, The Turtles and more! (R)

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Episode 456: May 1971 37:58

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A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1971. Artists include The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Raiders, Three Dog Night, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and more! (R)

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Episode 455: Variety Hits 48 1:17:54

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Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 48th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Fleetwood Mac, ABC, The Beatles, Matchbox Twenty, The Allman Brothers Band, The Guess Who, Van Morrison, Jimmy Eat World, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and more! Steve - a big thank you for coming back and lending your voice to the sh…

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Episode 454: May 1966 33:43

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A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1966! Artists include The Lovin' Spoonful, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers, The Temptations, The Mamas and the Papas, The Capitals and more! (R)

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Episode 453: May 1994 54:59

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A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1994. Artists include Sheryl Crow, The Gin Blossoms, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Beck, Jimmy Cliff, Huey Lewis and the News, Lisa Loeb and more! (R)

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Episode 452: Mother's Day Mix 1:11:14

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A mix of songs all about mom! Artists include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sisters, Mat Kearney, Genesis, Queen, The Shirelles, Quiet Riot and more! (R)

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Episode 451: April 2000 1:00:53

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A mix of Top 40 hits from April 2000. Artists include Third Eye Blind, Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, N'Sync, Vitamin C, Faith Hill, Celine Dion and more!

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Episode 450: Hello and Goodbye Songs 46:40

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A mix of songs that say 'Hello' and 'Goodbye'. Artists include The Doors, Train, Michelle Branch, The Beatles, The Cars, Todd Rundgren, Steam, The Manhattans and more! (R)

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Episode 449: Fun 2000s Mix 4 1:03:19

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Another fun mix of 2000s hits! Artists include Pink, Daughtry, Nelly, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Michelle Branch, Bon Jovi, Kris Allen and more!

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Episode 448: My Favorites: 1960-1969 36:48

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Taking a look at my favorite song from each year of the 1960s. Artists include The Beatles, Johnny Preston, The Marcels, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, Spencer Davis Group and more!

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Episode 447: More Cowbell! 55:36

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A show spotlighting songs with more cowbell! Artists include Blue Oyster Cult, The Chambers Brothers, The Rolling Stones, War, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Nazareth, ELO, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen and more!