A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?
Dave Sloan and Holly Cantos - 80s Music PodcastDave and Holly, your 80s music aficionados, talk to the artists and music industry insiders that made it the greatest decade for music.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 314 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicMusic Interviews | |||
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- Excellent listen!
Great listen for fans of music from the 80’s or really any decade.
Apple Podcasts5Brainadamant
United States4 years ago - Great Podcasts
Dave & Holly do an incredible job on this podcast. Great job
Apple Podcasts5Danny 1432United States4 years ago - What difference does it make
What a great podcast !! Thoroughly enjoyed the personal home touch -David Sloan really knows how to carry on a conversation with people and it shows. You must listen to his podcasts and I can’t wait to hear his next one.
Apple Podcasts5doc lowUnited States4 years ago - Awesome to the max
Great chemistry between the host and loads of 80s fun!
Apple Podcasts5BigDannySmackUnited States5 years ago - Seriously impressive podcast!
As someone who presented an 80s radio show for over 15 years, i can spot frauds a mile off - Dave and Holly know their stuff, and are a blast to listen to as well! Highly recommend you subscribe to this podcast!
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Apple Podcasts | #243 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #169 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Ireland/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Israel/Music/Music History |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, nostalgia-fueled discussion about 1980s music, musicians, and the industry that shaped the era. Hosts Dave and Holly guide conversations with artists, writers, and radio/TV insiders, mixing deep-dive history with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the cultural impact of iconic tracks, videos, and touring. The show consistently blends affection for the era with insightful context, making it appealing to hardcore 80s fans, music historians, and industry professionals seeking first-hand perspectives on how the decade's music was made and consumed. A notable through-line is the show's ability to pair intimate interviews with broader historical perspectives, often featuring guests who helped define 80s culture across ra... more
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