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Alternative 80s

SurfingTrucker
Christmas
80s Music
Alternative Music
Alternative 80s
Music
1980s
Ministry
David Bowie
New Wave
Paul Mccartney
Prince
The Cure
New Order
Duran Duran
Post-Punk
Halloween
Art Of Noise
Depeche Mode
College Radio
Dr. Demento

Offering up the best in New Wave, Goth, Post-Punk and Ska from the 80's, including rare and hard to find music you forgot you've missed!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes132Founded13 years ago
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Track Listing:

1) I Love The 80s - Men Without Hats

2) What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) - Information Society

3) Generator 7 8 - Moskwa TV

4) Killing Floor - The Grinning Plowman

5) Engineers - Gary Numan

6) Teenage Wildlife - David Bowie... more

Here we go! Another tasty podcast coming your way! Why does writing these intros generally turn to food references? Maybe I should have a snack before writing them.

1) Everywhere At Once - Plimsouls

2) Jealous - Gene Loves Jezebel

3) Genius Of ... more

Talk, talk, talk - seems I'm yapping more often on the podcast. Are you sick of it? Lol

1) Sick Of It - The Primitives

2) God Is A Bullet - Concrete Blonde

3) Witchdoctor - Sidewinders

4) 5 Minutes (C-C-C-Club Mix) - Bonzo Goes To Washington more

August already? Where did the summer go? Well, I know where you can still find the best Alt80s tunes, and that's right here!

Track listing:

1) Big Hollow Man - Danielle Dax

2) Never Stop (Discoteque) - Echo And The Bunnymen

3) Tell The Boys - ... more

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Surfing Trucker
Host of the Alternative 80s and related shows, delivering curated 80s alt music with humor and fan engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Truly great show

    This is a really great listen - always banging songs and mixes and the flow of the music is just seamless. Cannot recommend highly enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MartyFarty
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it !.. so great to not have to decide which album or a " mix " my own Playlist.. very cool to hear songs I've never heard from my favorite genre and decade ( early 80s especially) of music.. There were so many great songs that would be lost or never heard again if not for this excellent podcast .. I'm a painter and I listen to these all day.. makes the day go a lot easier.. I am extremely grateful for this podcast!!

    Podchaser
    5
    shannonbrowning423
    2 years ago
  • Who knew I needed a club mix of Sussudio?

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Skooter
    2 years ago
  • Brilliant monthly podcast with a lively mix of classics, remixes and more. A new equally great 90s podcast was established but seems to have disappeared after 4 episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    roc51
    4 years ago
  • This podcast is totally radical dude!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ScottK
    4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the host's engaging, nostalgic storytelling and humor.
Listeners praise the show for its authentic 80s vibe and strong track selections.
Audiences value the community feel and requests-driven vibe that keeps episodes fresh.

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What is Alternative 80s about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show specializes in 1980s alternative music, focusing on New Wave, Goth, Post-Punk, and Ska, often mixing well-known tracks with deep cuts and listener requests. Episodes blend nostalgic commentary, personal anecdotes, and playful bits about pop culture, impersonations, and retro collectibles, all delivered in a DJ-driven, easygoing style. Notable throughlines include a strong sense of era-specific mood, engagement with fans, and occasional disclosures about AI-generated voices, which adds a meta, modern twist to a beloved nostalgia format. The mix of rare tracks, cross-genre pairings, and humor makes it a distinctive hub for alt-80s enthusiasts and listeners exploring the scene for the first time.

A standout aspect is the consistent D... more

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2. Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
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Alternative 80s launched 13 years ago and published 132 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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