About this episode

Dave and Milt explore the Billboard Top 10 from June 14, 1986, discussing music, sports, and pop culture of the time.

Dave and Milt hop into the Past 10s time machine and travel back to the Billboard Top 10 for the week ending June 14, 1986. But before they even hit the charts, they celebrate the emotional madness of the Knicks’ incredible Finals comeback, debate why sports are better when you suffer and celebrate with others, and give some love to the loyal Past 10s listeners. Once the time machine lands in 1986, Dave and Milt set the scene: the nation is still processing the Challenger disaster report, a roller coaster called Mindbender makes terrifying headlines, Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” moment is just days away, and future stars Shia LaBeouf and the Olsen twins are entering the world. Meanwhile, Back to School rules the box office and The... ahem... Cosby Show sits atop television. The countdown kicks off with Level 42’s “Something About You,” a song that instantly becomes a contender for the crown. The discussion of Mike + The Mechanics’ “All I Need Is a Miracle” turns into a deep dive on Mike Rutherford’s post-Genesis success, Paul Carrack’s unforgettable voice, and the age-old question: Is this actually a miracle of a song? The answer depends on which host you ask. The…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Milt

Topics covered

• 1986 music
• Billboard Top 10
• sports emotions
• pop culture
• nostalgia
• music analysis

Keywords

• 1986
• Billboard
• music
• Top 10
• nostalgia
• sports
• pop culture
• Challenger disaster
• Miracle Whip

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Back to School, The Cosby Show, Something About You, All I Need Is a Miracle, No One Is to Blame, A Different Corner

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