Alternative 80s

Apr 06 2025 98 ep. 96 mins 3.6k
Alternative 80s Podcast artwork

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

  Music  Arts
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


#292 - Love Is A Stranger

Apr 06 2025 102 mins  
Here we are in April with another lovely podcast - all kinds of goodies for you to enjoy! Track Listing: 1) Love Is A Stranger - Eurythmics 2) Final Solution [Club Mix] - Peter Murphy 3) The Walk [Razormaid Mix] - The Cure 4) Like A Virgin - Lords Of The New Church 5) Strangelove [Blind Mix] - Depeche Mode 6) (What) In The Name Of Love [Arthur Baker 12" Mix] - Naked Eyes 7) Sea Sha

#291 - Walking Away

Mar 13 2025 94 mins  
Welcome To Mid-March! Despite the title, we don't walk you walking away, stick around! This podcast's just getting started. Track Listing: 1) Walking Away - Information Society 2) Rain [Extended Version] - Dragon 3) Heart Of America - The Colourfield 4) Im Nin' Alu [Played In Full Mix] - Ofra Haza 5) Doot-Doot [12" Mix] - Freur 6) Bitter Heart [Extended Mix] - Seona Dancing 7) Kata

#290 - Bang Bang Bang Bang

Feb 28 2025 89 mins  
We're back in the home studio with another fresh, upbeat podcast. Thank you for all the well wishes regarding the passing of my sister, it meant a lot. Now lets get this joint popping! Track Listing: 1) My Heart Goes Bang (American Wipe-Out Mix) - Dead Or Alive 2) Tower Of London (Extended Mix) - ABC 3) Wot (12" Single) - Captain Sensible 4) Secret Agent Man - Devo 5) Ti-Na-Na - Hu

#289 - Flashbash to Valentine's Day 2015

Feb 14 2025 96 mins  
(Originally uploaded as Episode #132 - Happy Single's Awareness Day!) Welcome to another podcast! Valentine's Day is right around the corner - and that sucks if you're single. With that in mind, this isn't a mushy, lovey-dovey podcast. Enjoy your singleness!  1. Human Sexual Response - Andy fell 2. Tears For fears - Change [Extended Version] 3. Wire - Ahead 4. Yaz - Sweet Thin

#288 - The List, In Memory Of My Sister

Feb 05 2025 83 mins  
A few weeks ago I asked one of my sisters to give me a list of some of her favorite songs from the 80s - she'd been battling cancer and I wanted to do a podcast for her to uplift her spirits. Sadly she passed away yesterday before completing her list. This podcast is dedicated to her memory using music she picked out. Its not just Alt80s - but it's from my heart in her memory. Its

Dr Demento Tribute - 2019

Feb 03 2025 103 mins  
(This episode was originally published on February 3, 2019) A podcast for you fans who asked for a Dr Demento style podcast! Parodies and original comedy of the kind you would find on the Dr Demento show. Never heard of Dr D? Well, you're in for a treat. 1) Barnes and Barnes with Sulu - High School Gym 2) Jeff Jaisun - Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent 3) The Holy Modal Rounders -

#286 - Stop! Your Crying

Jan 27 2025 99 mins  
Welcome to 2025! New year, new location - all kinds of newness. Forgot to bring my gear with me on the road, hence the big gap between podcasts. Let's get to it, shall we? Track Listing: 1) Stop! Your Crying - Chin-Chin 2) On The Run (Who's Gonna Get Me First) - TV1 3) These Boots Are Made For Walking - Barb And The Stroke 4) Notorious [Extended Mix] - Duran Duran 5) Obsession [Ext

#285 - Top 25 of 1984

Dec 30 2024 139 mins  
Taking a look back with our yearly countdown - this time we revisit 1984. Happy New Year! 25) Flesh For Fantasy [Below the Belt Mix] - Billy Idol 24) Blue Jean - David Bowie 23) Big In Japan [Extended 12" Version] - Alphaville 22) How Soon Is Now - The Smiths 21) Wild Boys - Duran Duran 20) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham! 19) Original Sin [Extended Version] - INXS 18) What's Go

#284 - Christmas 2024

Dec 12 2024 98 mins  
Merry Christmas! We're here and ready for the holidays with the annual Alt80s Christmas Podcast. Best part is you don't have to wait to unwrap it - so enjoy! Also, don't worry, our podcast is a Whamageddon safe zone. 1) Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses 2) Last Chance [Christmas Mix] - Soft Cell 3) I Believe In Father Christmas - U2 4) Candy Carol (Sugar Lips Caroling) [Extended

#283 - May The Road Rise With You

Dec 05 2024 114 mins  
It's December and our last "normal" podcast for the year, so I hope, as always, you enjoy! Track List: 1) Rise - P.I.L. 2) Strip [Extended Version] - Adam Ant 3) Hands Up In The Air [Extended Mix] - Boom Crash Opera 4) Welcome To The Pleasuredome [Into Battle Mix] - Frankie Goes To Hollywood 5) We Close Our Eyes [Overhang Mix] - Go West 6) I Wish U Heaven [Radio Edit] - Prince 7) L