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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 1H 23M

1986 vs 1996: Ultimate 80s vs 90s Music Showdown!

from Totally 80s and 90s Recall · host Totally 80s and 90s Recall

The Battle of the Decades reaches a critical turning point as Rob and Dave cross into the back half of the 80s and 90s to go head-to-head over 1986 versus 1996. The year 1986 saw synth-pop, big hair rock, and iconic duets reign supreme on the Billboard charts—with heavy hitters like Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, and Prince dominating the airwaves. A decade later, 1996 completely flipped the script with massive R&B powerhouses, alt-rock breakthroughs, hip-hop classics, and runaway dance crazes led by Mariah Carey, 2Pac, Alanis Morissette, and Los del Río. Grab your headphones, cast your vote, and join the debate to see which year takes the crown for ultimate musical supremacy! Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Playlists: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XkHuWIMKq9rfk2NglzWVV?si=9RanDP0PSZOKAOY-F-fcxg  Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/1986-vs-1996/pl.u-V9D7ZLku1JlN5z?ls   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: [email protected]  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Rob and Dave continue the Battle of the Decades as they pit the top Billboard hits of 1986 against the powerhouse chart-toppers of 1996. Tune in to see whether 80s synth-pop and stadium anthems can outshine the 90s wave of R&B, hip-hop, and alternative rock.

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