The BVW Mixtape Music Vault Podcast

Episode 525: Variety Hits 58

BVW — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:27:36 +0000

The 58th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Peabo Bryson, Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, Matchbox 20, Louis Armstrong, Tony Carey, Carmine Coppola, Paul McCartney, Mr. Mister and more!

Episode 524: June 1975

BVW — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:07:03 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from June 1975! Artists include Steely Dan, Pilot, Bachman Turner Overdrive, War, Wings, Mike Post and more!

Episode 523: May 1991

BVW — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:35:11 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1991. Artists include Black Crowes, Divinyls, Cathy Dennis, Huey Lewis and the News, Gerardo, Blackbox, R.E.M., Amy Grant and more! (R)

Episode 522: Fun 90s Mix 9

BVW — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A brand new mix of retro 90s hits! Artists include Counting Crows, Nelson, Edwin McCain, The Offspring, 2Pac, Hootie & The Blowfish, New Radicals, Shania Twain, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Go West and more!

Episode 521: May 1980

BVW — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1980! Artists include Pat Benatar, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bernadette Peters, Dan Fogelberg, Gary Numan, Blondie, Jermaine Jackson and more!

Episode 520: Variety Hits 57

BVW — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 57th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Eddie Money, Big Mountain, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Yes, The Cars and more!

Steve is a presenter at Rock Island Radio UK and hosts Jukebox Heroes every Wednesday! Thank you to Steve for subbing for me again on this show!

Episode 519: B-Side Hits

BVW — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of well known B-sides that you may not even realize started out as the throwaway side! Artists include The Surfaris, U2, Rod Stewart, The Beatles, Wings, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Bill Withers and more!

Episode 518: April 2006

BVW — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:33:08 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from 20 years ago this month! Artists include Jack Johnson, O.A.R., Jewel, Hoobastank, Sheryl Crow, James Blunt, Daniel Powter, Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Clarkson and more! (R)

Episode 517: 2000s Country 3

BVW — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:18:08 +0000

A new mix of 2000s country favorites I played on the radio when they were new! Artists include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Chris Cagle and more!

Episode 516: April 1983

BVW — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 1983! Artists include After The Fire, Laura Branigan, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Toto, Greg Kihn, Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Tom Petty and more! (R)

Episode 515: Songs That Peaked at #40

BVW — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits that all stalled out at #40. Artists include Paul Simon, Buggles, The Cure, Steve Perry, Blue Oyster Cult, Rick James, Yes and more!

Episode 514: Songs About Food

BVW — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs relating to food! Artists include Supertramp, The B-52s, Fats Domino, Traffic, ZZ Top, Don Henley, Maroon 5, Average White Band and more!

Episode 513: Classic Opera Love Ballads

BVW — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A deep dive into some of my favorite romantic opera songs from the 19th and 20th century.

Episode 512: March 2010

BVW — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:38:18 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 2010! Artists include Rob Thomas, Colbie Caillat, Adam Lambert, Shinedown, Daughtry, Nickelback, Train and more!

Episode 511: March 1982

BVW — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:49:10 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 1982! Artists include J. Geils Band, Rick Springfield, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Journey, The Cars, Quarterflash and more!

Episode 510: Song Songs

BVW — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs with 'song' in the title! Artists include John Mellencamp, John Denver, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Beth Hart, Earth Wind & Fire, Bruno Mars and more! (R)

Episode 509: March 1990

BVW — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:18:30 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 1990! Artists include Depeche Mode, Heart, Alannah Myles, B-52s, Biz Markie, Roxette, Calloway and more! (R)

Episode 508: Fun 80s Mix 7

BVW — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A brand new mix of big 80s hits! Artists include Van Halen, INXS, R.E.M., John Parr, The Michael Stanley Band, Squeeze, Neil Diamond and more!

Episode 507: March 1977

BVW — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:01:27 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 1977. Artists include ELO, Boz Scaggs, 10cc, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Rose Royce, Thelma Houston and more! (R)

Episode 506: Self Titled Songs

BVW — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Bad Company. Kool and the Gang. Talk Talk. Is it the name of the group? Or the name of the song? On this show, it's both! (R)

Episode 505: Variety Hits 56

BVW — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The 56th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Alanis Morrisette, The Fixx, Three Doors Down, Steely Dan, Devo, Billy Ocean, Loverboy, John Fogerty, Lady Gaga, The Vivino Brothers and more!

Episode 504: Grammatically Incorrect Songs

BVW — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs that are grammatically incorrect! Artists include John Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Counting Crows, The Four Tops, Tom Petty and more! (R)

Episode 503: February 1970

BVW — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:48:28 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 1970! Artists include BJ Thomas, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, The Temptations, Badfinger, RB Greaves, The Archies and more! (R)

Episode 502: Songs That Mention Other Songs

BVW — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:50:09 +0000

A set of songs that mention other songs (or artists) in their lyrics. Artists include Bad Company, The Beatles, The Kinks, Harry Chapin, Don McLean, The Righteous Brothers and more! (R)

Episode 501: Variety Hits 55

BVW — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:45:58 +0000

The 55th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Pat Benatar, The Rolling Stones, George Thorogood, Ray Parker Jr., Kool and the Gang, Barenaked Ladies, Steely Dan and more!

Episode 500: January 1972

BVW — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:12:11 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 1972! Artists include The Stylistics, Faces, Melanie, The Chi-Lites, Rare Earth, Charley Pride, Al Green and more!

Episode 499: Cold Weather Songs

BVW — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:30:16 +0000

A mix of songs about the cold weather we are having! Artists include Foreigner, The Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Rainbow, The Who, Vanilla Ice and more! (R)

Episode 498: January 1975

BVW — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:23:43 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 1975! Artists include Grand Funk Railroad, Tom Petty, Carl Douglas, Elton John, Disco Tex, Wings and more! (R)

Episode 497: Songs That Peaked at #2

BVW — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:45:12 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from the 1960s through the 2000s that peaked at #2. Artists include Foreigner, Eddy Grant, Joe Tex, Lifehouse, Donna Lewis, Gerry Rafferty, Wang Chung and more!

Episode 496: January 1980

BVW — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The first show of 2026 features a mix of Top 40 hits from January 1980! Artists include Rupert Holmes, Little River Band, Anne Murray, Michael Jackson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Tom Petty, Isaac Hayes and more!

Episode 495: Variety Hits 54

BVW — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:44:45 +0000

The 54th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Steppenwolf, Rob Thomas, Gary Wright, The Beatles, Sugarloaf, Freak Nasty, Switchfoot, Wilson Pickett and more!

Episode 494: December 1985

BVW — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:42:14 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1985! Artists include Simple Minds, Mr. Mister, Paul McCartney, Arcadia, Aretha Franklin, Kool and The Gang, Elton John, Dire Straits and more! (R)

Episode 493: American Christmas Music

BVW — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:56:09 +0000

A special holiday show spotlighting classic American Christmas music simulcasting here on my channel as well as on Rock Island Radio UK where it will air on Christmas Eve! Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Darlene Love and more!

Episode 492: December 1972

BVW — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:43:06 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1972! Artists include Curtis Mayfield, Helen Reddy, Loggins and Messina, John Lennon, Jim Croce, The Hollies and more!

Episode 491: Traditional Christmas Music 2

BVW — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:48:40 +0000

Over two hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, The Ronettes, The Carpenters, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Tony Bennett, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Johnny Mathis, Julie Andrews and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 490: Traditional Christmas Music

BVW — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:24:32 +0000

Over two hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! Artists include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Burl Ives, The Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Lou Rawls, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Darlene Love and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 489: December 1976

BVW — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1976! Artists include The Spinners, Stevie Wonder, Rick Dees, Aerosmith, Marilyn McCoo, Rod Stewart, Boston and more! (R)

Episode 488: December 2005

BVW — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 2005. Artists include Fall Out Boy, Gorillaz, Staind, Goo Goo Dolls, Kelly Clarkson, Nickelback, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and more! (R)

Episode 487: Song Sampling

BVW — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A look at songs that sample other songs as well as the original that inspired the sample! Artists include Will Smith, Simply Red, Destiny's Child, Trick Daddy and more!

Episode 486: November 1977

BVW — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:42:51 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from November 1977! Artists include Santana, KC & The Sunshine Band, Steve Miller Band, Barry White, Shaun Cassidy, Heatwave, Donna Summer, Paul Simon, Johnny Rivers and more!

Episode 485: Variety Hits 53

BVW — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:08:20 +0000

Guest Host Steve Reading subs for me and presents the 53rd edition of Variety Hits! Artists include .38 Special, The Beatles, Supertramp, Tag Team, John Fogerty, Santana, Daughtry, Foreigner, Charlie Rich and more!

Thank you to my friend Steve for subbing on this show! Be sure to check out Steve's weekly series Jukebox Heroes, which can be heard every Wednesday on Rock Island Radio UK

Episode 484: November 2000

BVW — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:28:13 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from November 2000. Artists include Baha Men, BBMak, Christina Aguilera, Creed, Ricky Martin, Shaggy and more! (R)

Episode 483: Fall Back

BVW — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs about falling back to Standard Time. Artists include Boston, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Matchbox Twenty, Huey Lewis and the News, .38 Special, Jefferson Starship and more!

Episode 482: 2025 Halloween Show

BVW — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It's time once again for the annual Halloween show! Artists this year include Manfred Mann, Count Five, Black Sabbath, Ray Stevens, Buck Owens, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more!

Episode 481: October 1972

BVW — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:28:08 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1972! Artists include Johnny Nash, Joe Cocker, The O'Jays, Yes, Chuck Berry, Rod Stewart and more! (R)

Episode 480: October 1981

BVW — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1981! Artists include Chilliwack, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Squier, Christopher Cross, The Go-Gos, Hall & Oates, Joey Scarbury and more! (R)

Episode 479: Variety Hits 52

BVW — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The 52nd edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Boston, .38 Special, Dwight Twilley, Journey, Train, Moody Blues, Edwin McCain, The Cars The Doors, Meat Loaf and more!

Episode 478: September 1986

BVW — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:12:08 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1986! Artists include Glass Tiger, Anita Baker, Wham!, Tina Turner, Genesis, Journey, Eddie Money, Huey Lewis & The News, Aretha Franklin and more! (R)

Episode 477: Fun 80s Mix 6

BVW — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A brand new mix of 80s pop hits! Artists include John Mellencamp, Glenn Frey, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, The Pointer Sisters, Howard Jones, Diesel, Supertramp and more!

Episode 476: Yacht Rock Special #5

BVW — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:36:39 +0000

The 5th annual end of summer Yacht Rock special! Artists this year include Firefall, America, Carly Simon, Boz Scaggs, Glenn Frey, Jesse Winchester, George Benson, Jim Photoglo, Lee Ritenour and more!

Apple Podcast Links:
2024 Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-rock-special-4/id1614647081?i=1000669633357

2023 Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-rock-special-3/id1614647081?i=1000628163657

2022 Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-rock-special-2/id1614647081?i=1000579093060

(2021 show no longer available on Apple)

Podomatic Links:
2024 Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2024-09-15T16_00_00-07_00

2023 Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2023-09-17T09_05_15-07_00

2022 Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-09-11T06_14_06-07_00

2021 Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2021-09-02T07_18_19-07_00

Episode 475: September 1989

BVW — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1989! Artists include Starship, Tears for Fears, Milli Vanilli, Tina Turner, New Kids on the Block and more! (R)

Episode 474: 2000s Country 2

BVW — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of country hits from the 2000s! Artists include Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride, Mark Wills, Keith Anderson, Dierks Bentley and more!

Episode 473: August 1998

BVW — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1998! Artists include Aerosmith, Semisonic, The Goo Goo Dolls, Brandy & Monica, K-Ci & Jojo, Barenaked Ladies, Five, Shania Twain and more!

Episode 472: Variety Hits 51

BVW — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:42:19 +0000

The 51st edition of Variety Hits! Artists include the recently arrested Sean Kingston, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Rob Thomas, Styx, Billy Joel, Ira Newborn, Gerry Rafferty, Steve Winwood, Van Halen and more!

Episode 471: Fun 60s Mix 7

BVW — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A brand new mix of 60s hits! Artists include The Kinks, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Len Barry, The Beatles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Box Tops, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, The Chiffons and more!

Episode 470: August 1987

BVW — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:32:37 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1987. Artists include Debbie Gibson, Bob Seger, U2, The Nylons, Fat Boys, Steve Winwood and more! (R)

Episode 469: Water Songs

BVW — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A set of songs about all things water! Artists include The Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Eddie Money and more! (R)

Episode 468: August 1988

BVW — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1988! Artists include Rod Stewart, Al B Sure!, Huey Lewis and the News, Jane Wiedlin, Aerosmith, Steve Winwood, George Michael and more! (R)

Episode 467: Variety Hits 50

BVW — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The 50th edition of Variety Hits! On this show I remember Ozzy Osbourne and also feature artists that include Howard Jones, The Beatles, Santana, Gwen Stefani, The Temptations, Squeeze, Bay City Rollers and more!

Episode 466: July 1979

BVW — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from July 1979! Artists include Blondie, Donna Summer, Anita Ward, The Charlie Daniels Band, John Stewart, Van Halen, Dr. Hook, McFadden & Whitehead and more! (R)

Episode 465: July 1980

BVW — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from July 1980! Artists include Elton John, Joe Walsh, Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and more! (R)

Episode 464: My Favorites: 1970-1979

BVW — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Part two of a multi part series, this one featuring my favorite songs from the 1970-1979 year end charts. Artists include Norman Greenbaum, Boz Scaggs, Carl Douglas, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger and more!

Episode 463: July 4th Mix

BVW — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

A special 4th of July mix that is being simulcast both here and on Rock Island Radio UK! A mix of music - some songs are about America and others are by well known American artists! This new for 2025 show features artists that include Night Ranger, Neil Diamond, John Mellencamp, Boston, Carrie Underwood, Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters Brooks and Dunn, The Beach Boys and more!

Episode 462: Variety Hits 49

BVW — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The 49th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include REO Speedwagon, Simply Red, Kelly Clarkson, Bill Justis, The Three Degrees, Mason Williams, Russian Futurists, Air Supply, The Beatles, Meredith Brooks and more!

Episode 461: 90s Adult Contemporary Number Ones

BVW — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs that hit number one on the Adult Contemporary chart in the 1990s. Artists include Seal, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Don Henley, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Elton John and more! (R)

Episode 460: Long Songs

BVW — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs with long in the title. Artists include The Beatles, Boston, Foreigner, AC/DC, The Who, Joe Walsh, Lionel Richie, The Hollies and more!

Episode 459: Fun 90s Mix 8

BVW — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A brand new mix of 90s hits! Artists include Alanis Morrissette, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Notorious B.I.G., TLC, Blues Traveler, Sister Hazel and more!

Episode 458: June 2003

BVW — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from June 2003! Artists include Train, Coldplay, Josh Kelley, Wayne Wonder, Sean Paul, Matchbox Twenty, Uncle Kracker and more! (R)

Episode 457: June 1970

BVW — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from June 1970. Artists include Rare Earth, The Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, The Temptations, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Eric Burdon and War, The Turtles and more! (R)

Episode 456: May 1971

BVW — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1971. Artists include The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Raiders, Three Dog Night, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and more! (R)

Episode 455: Variety Hits 48

BVW — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 48th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Fleetwood Mac, ABC, The Beatles, Matchbox Twenty, The Allman Brothers Band, The Guess Who, Van Morrison, Jimmy Eat World, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and more! Steve - a big thank you for coming back and lending your voice to the show again!

You can hear Steve fill in for me on previous editions of the show. Scroll down and listen to Variety Hits 36 and Variety Hits 42 for Steve's two other appearances substituting for me.

Steve is a presenter on Rock Island Radio UK, which can be found here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rockislandradio

You can also hear Rock Island Radio UK on any platform where you listen to this show!

Episode 454: May 1966

BVW — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:56:49 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1966! Artists include The Lovin' Spoonful, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers, The Temptations, The Mamas and the Papas, The Capitals and more! (R)

Episode 453: May 1994

BVW — Thu, 15 May 2025 13:33:34 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1994. Artists include Sheryl Crow, The Gin Blossoms, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Beck, Jimmy Cliff, Huey Lewis and the News, Lisa Loeb and more! (R)

Episode 452: Mother's Day Mix

BVW — Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs all about mom! Artists include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sisters, Mat Kearney, Genesis, Queen, The Shirelles, Quiet Riot and more! (R)

Episode 451: April 2000

BVW — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 2000. Artists include Third Eye Blind, Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, N'Sync, Vitamin C, Faith Hill, Celine Dion and more!

Episode 450: Hello and Goodbye Songs

BVW — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:53:28 +0000

A mix of songs that say 'Hello' and 'Goodbye'. Artists include The Doors, Train, Michelle Branch, The Beatles, The Cars, Todd Rundgren, Steam, The Manhattans and more! (R)

Episode 449: Fun 2000s Mix 4

BVW — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Another fun mix of 2000s hits! Artists include Pink, Daughtry, Nelly, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Michelle Branch, Bon Jovi, Kris Allen and more!

Episode 448: My Favorites: 1960-1969

BVW — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Taking a look at my favorite song from each year of the 1960s. Artists include The Beatles, Johnny Preston, The Marcels, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, Spencer Davis Group and more!

Episode 447: More Cowbell!

BVW — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A show spotlighting songs with more cowbell! Artists include Blue Oyster Cult, The Chambers Brothers, The Rolling Stones, War, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Nazareth, ELO, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen and more!

Episode 446: April 1985

BVW — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 1985! Artists include Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Murray Head, Chicago, Mick Jagger, Billy Joel, Glenn Frey and more! (R)

Episode 445: April Fools!

BVW — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A mix of 'Fool' songs from artists that include The Beatles, The Cars, John Mellencamp, RIck Springfield, Def Leppard, George Michael and more! (R)

Episode 444: Variety Hits 47

BVW — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:49:13 +0000

The 47th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Eddie Money, The Beatles, Falco, Bill Withers, Mick Jagger, Howard Jones, Kenny Rogers, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Lucy Woodward, Keith Urban and more!

Episode 443: 5th Anniversary Lookback: My 100th Show (Part 4)

BVW — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include The Kingsmen, Napoleon XIV, The Doors, The Who, "Weird Al" Yankovic and The Beatles! (R)

Episode 442: 5th Anniversary Lookback: My 100th Show (Part 3)

BVW — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include George Michael, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations and The Four Tops! (R)

Episode 441: 5th Anniversary Lookback: My 100th Show (Part 2)

BVW — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include The Moody Blues, Eumir Deodato, Yes, The Surfaris and comedy from David Frye! (R)

Episode 440: 5th Anniversary Lookback: My 100th Show (Part 1)

BVW — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, The Trashmen, The Allman Brothers Band and Sam The Sham. (R)

Episode 439: Wedding Reception Mix

BVW — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:12:31 +0000

A mix of wedding reception classics! Artists include Marcia Griffiths, Kool and the Gang, DJ Casper, Drake, The Killers, Van Morrison, Rednexx, Beyonce and more!

Episode 438: 5th Anniversary Lookback: Variety Hits 1

BVW — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A trip back to the very first edition of Variety Hits! Artists include The Beatles, Maroon 5, 10,000 Maniacs, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Haley, Bob Seger and more! (R)

Episode 437: Fun 70s Mix 5

BVW — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:43:11 +0000

A brand new show featuring a mix of 70s pop and rock hits! Artists include The Rolling Stones, Frankie Valli, Stevie Wonder, Electric Light Orchestra, Peter Frampton, The Bee Gees, Billy Preston, The Eagles, Smokey Robinson and more!

Episode 436: 5th Anniversary Lookback: The Debut Episode

BVW — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of my show, here is the debut episode from five years ago today, March 4, 2020! It's a Top 40 Lookback from March 1984 and features music from Culture Club, KC, Van Halen, Nena, John Lennon, James Ingram and more! (R)

Episode 435: February 2011

BVW — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 2011. Artists include Lady Gaga, Pink, OneRepublic, 50 Cent, Rihanna, Drake, Kesha, Katy Perry, Britney Spears and more!

Episode 434: Variety Hits 46

BVW — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The 46th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Rush, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sugar Ray, Rob Thomas, Journey, Wham!, Alanis Morissette and more!

Episode 433: February 1993

BVW — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:21:37 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 1993! Artists include Duran Duran, Snow, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Wreckx-n-Effect, Arrested Development, Peabo Bryson, Sting and more!

Episode 432: February 1964

BVW — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:38:21 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 1964! Artists include Sam Cooke, Louis Armstrong, Dale Ward, The Beatles, Bob & Earl, The Trashmen and more! (R)

Episode 431: One Word Song Titles

BVW — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:50:17 +0000

A mix of songs with one word titles. Artists include The Beatles, Three Dog Night, Duran Duran, The Bee Gees, The Who, Toto, Lifehouse, Billy Joel, Pure Prairie League and more! (R)

Episode 430: January 1983

BVW — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:14:10 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 1983. Artists include The Pretenders, Hall & Oates, Don Henley, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Musical Youth, Joe Jackson, Kool & The Gang, A Flock of Seagulls, Phil Collins, Toni Basil and more!

Episode 429: The Same... But Different! 3

BVW — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:38:07 +0000

Another edition of my series featuring sets of songs that are the same... but different! Artists include Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young and The Beatles! (R)

Episode 428: Variety Hits 45

BVW — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The 45th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Earth Wind & Fire, Stephen Stills, The Weeknd, Pearl Jam, John Denver and more!

Episode 427: January 1982

BVW — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 1982. Artists include Genesis, J. Geils Band, Rod Stewart, Foreigner, Alabama, Bertie Higgins, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kool and the Gang, Olivia Newton John and more! (R)

Episode 426: Cold Weather Songs

BVW — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of songs to go with the arctic conditions we have felt this week! Artists include Foreigner, The Rolling Stones, Vanilla Ice, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jethro Tull, Rainbow, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin and more!

Episode 425: Debut Singles

BVW — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:55:04 +0000

This show features the debut singles for iconic rock and pop acts like The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Elton John, Beyonce, Genesis and more!

Episode 424: Variety Hits 44

BVW — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:07:06 +0000

The 44th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include The Black Crowes, The Rolling Stones, DMX, Elton John, Faces, The Calling, Billy Idol, Bubba Sparxxx, Donald Fagen, All Saints and more!

Episode 423: Disco Christmas

BVW — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Over an hour of non stop Christmas music with a twist. It's all in the form of disco medleys! It's the show you never knew you didn't need.

Episode 422: December 2002

BVW — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 2002. Artists include Shaggy, Good Charlotte, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Pink, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Santana, Michelle Branch, Uncle Kracker and more!

Episode 421: Traditional Christmas Music 2

BVW — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Over two hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! A new for 2024 Christmas mix! Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, The Ronettes, The Carpenters, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Tony Bennett, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Johnny Mathis, Julie Andrews and more! and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 420: Traditional Christmas Music

BVW — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:58:26 +0000

Over two and a half hours of non stop commercial free traditional Christmas music! Artists include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Burl Ives, The Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Lou Rawls, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Darlene Love and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 419: December 1980

BVW — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1980. Artists include John Lennon, Queen, Andy Gibb, Steely Dan, The Pointer Sisters, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, Pat Benatar and more! (R)

Episode 418: Fun 80s Mix 5

BVW — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A fun mix of 80s hits! Artists include Men at Work, John Mellencamp, Sheena Easton, Simple Minds, Genesis, Sting, Robbie Dupree, The Doobie Brothers, Diana Ross, AC/DC, The Romantics and more!

Episode 417: Classic Christmas Music 2

BVW — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Over two hours of non stop commercial free Christmas classics! Artists include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Burl Ives, The Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Lou Rawls, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Darlene Love and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 416: Classic Christmas Music

BVW — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Over two and a half hours of non stop commercial free Christmas classics! Artists include Bing Crosby, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Frank Sinatra, Nat 'King' Cole, Johnny Mathis, Vaughn Monroe, Perry Como, The Vince Guaraldi Trio and more! This is a custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. This show is unhosted and the Christmas music is uninterrupted. Enjoy!

Episode 415: December 2003

BVW — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:45:23 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 2003. Artists include Beyonce, Matchbox Twenty, Train, Outkast, Fuel, Pink, John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Evanescence and more! (R)

Episode 414: November 1978

BVW — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:32:49 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from November 1978. Artists include The Village People, Bob Seger, Toto, Billy Joel, Foreigner, The Rolling Stones, Donna Summer, Eric Clapton and more! (R)

Episode 413: Thanksgiving Show

BVW — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:14:38 +0000

A mixtape of thankful songs. Artists include Adam Sandler, The Beatles, Dido, Led Zeppelin, Fall Out Boy, Sam & Dave, Natalie Merchant and more! (R)

Episode 412: Variety Hits 43

BVW — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:24:18 +0000

The 43rd edition of Variety Hits! We remember Quincy Jones and also hear artists that include The Beatles, The Doors, Chappell Roan, Johann Strauss, Nickelback, No Doubt, AC/DC, Stevie Nicks, Blake Shelton and more!

Episode 411: November 1971

BVW — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:58:17 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from November 1971. Artists include John Lennon, Santana, Chicago, Rod Stewart, Sly & The Family Stone, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Cher and more! (R)

Episode 410: Classic Rock From The 80s

BVW — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of classic rock hits from the 1980s. Artists include The Cars, Autograph, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Cougar Mellencamp, The Michael Stanley Band, Queen, David Bowie, The Tubes and more! (R)

Episode 409: November 1987

BVW — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 1987! Artists include Swing Out Sister, Billy Idol, U2, John Mellencamp, Aerosmith, Elton John, Steve Winwood and more! (R)

Episode 408: Songs About Time

BVW — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:42:03 +0000

As we shift the clocks back to standard time, here is a mix of songs all about time! Artists include The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis and the News, The Guess Who, The Zombies, Cher, Eddie Money and more! (R)

Episode 407: Variety Hits 42

BVW — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 42nd edition of Variety Hits! In addition to the usual random playlist there is also a Halloween themed portion of the show. Artists include The Beatles, Stevie Nicks, The Thompson Twins, Neil Sedaka,, Queen, Clarence Clemons, Boston, John Carpenter, The Temptations, Styx, Yes, Zone Tripper, Switchfoot, Our Lady Peace, Julian Lennon and more!

Steve Reading is our special guest host for this show and is a presenter from Rock Island Radio UK where he hosts the popular Jukebox Heroes series. Steve and I traded shows this past April Fools Day and had a lot of fun. Thank you to Steve for coming back to the show filling in for me!

Episode 406: 2024 Halloween Show

BVW — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:28:17 +0000

It's my fifth annual Halloween show (and sixth total - I did a two parter in 2020) featuring a fun mix of spooky themed tunes and other clips to compliment the season of my favorite holiday! Artists include The Rolling Stones, The Guess Who, The Hollies, Midnight Syndicate, John Carpenter, John Fogerty, Whitesnake, Count Five, Manfred Mann and more!

Links to all past Halloween shows:

2023 Halloween Show
Apple Music/Podcast Link
Podomatic Link

2022 Halloween Show
Apple Music/Podcast Link
Podomatic Link

2021 Halloween Show
Apple Music/Podcast Link
Podomatic Link

2020 Halloween Show Part 1
Apple Music/Podcast Link
Podomatic Link

2020 Halloween Show Part 2
Apple Music/Podcast Link
Podomatic Link

Episode 405: October 1983

BVW — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:12:43 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1983! Artists include Culture Club, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Bonnie Tyler, Elton John, Asia, The Moody Blues and more!

Episode 404: October 1968

BVW — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1968! Artists include Steppenwolf, The Archies, The Band, The Who, The Beatles and more! (R)

Episode 403: October 1981

BVW — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:11:14 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from October 1981. Artists include Chilliwack, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Squier, Christopher Cross, The Go-Gos, Hall & Oates, Joey Scarbury and more! (R)

Episode 402: Single Edits

BVW — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A mix of single edit versions of classic rock favorites. Artists include Yes, The Beatles, Don Henley, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Who, Peter Frampton and more!

Episode 401: September 1976

BVW — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:34:09 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1976. Artists include The Steve Miller Band, Seals & Crofts, The Beach Boys, The Manhattans, Wild Cherry, Gordon Lightfoot, Linda Ronstadt and more!

Episode 400: September 1985

BVW — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1985! Artists include Starship, Glenn Frey, John Cafferty, Don Henley, The Pointer Sisters, The Thompson Twins, Billy Joel, Dire Straits, John Parr, Tears for Fears and more! (R)

Episode 399: Yacht Rock Special # 4

BVW — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000

My fourth annual end of summer Yacht Rock Special! Artists include The Doobie Brothers, The Commodores, Toto, Foreigner, Gerry Rafferty, Karla Bonoff, Christopher Cross, Chilliwack, Firefall, Atlanta Rhythm Section and more!

Episode 398: September 1971

BVW — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from September 1971. Artists include Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, The Guess Who, Jean Knight, The Dramatics, The Carpenters, Five Man Electrical Band, John Denver and more! (R)

Episode 397: Variety Hits 41

BVW — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The 41st edition of Variety Hits! A random mix featuring artists including Billy Idol, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Seether, The Moody Blues, Elmer Bernstein, Rod Stewart, a special listener request for ODB, Bob Seger, Phil Collins and more!

Episode 396: Disco Party

BVW — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Disco favorites from artists like Van McCoy, Donna Summer, Meco, The Hues Corporation, Hot Chocolate, The Bee Gees, Vicki Sue Robinson and more! (R)

Episode 395: August 1995

BVW — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1995. Artists include Del Amitri, The Dave Matthews Band, Dionne Farris, Coolio, Take That, The Rembrandts, Elton John, Martin Page, Natalie Merchant and more!

Episode 394: The Same... But Different! 2

BVW — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Another look at sets of songs that are the same... but different! Artists include Santana, Wham!, Donna Summer, Brooklyn Dreams and Men Without Hats! (R)

Episode 393: August 1973

BVW — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1973. Artists include Paul Simon, Al Green, Pink Floyd, Seals & Crofts, Deep Purple, Doobie Brothers, Billy Preston and more! (R)

Episode 392: August 1967

BVW — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:18:09 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1967. Artists include The Grass Roots, The Temptations, The Beatles, The Doors, The Hollies, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane and more!

Episode 391: August 1984

BVW — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:10:56 +0000

A mixtape of Top 40 hits from August 1984. Artists include Van Halen, Culture Club, Rod Stewart, Corey Hart, Ray Parker Jr., Elton John, ZZTop and more! (R)

Episode 390: Variety Hits 40

BVW — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:12:10 +0000

The 40th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Joe Cocker, The Moody Blues, Herman's Hermits, Paul McCartney, The Tom Tom Club, Aerosmith, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Devo, Blake Shelton, The Cherokees and more!

Episode 389: The Same... But Different!

BVW — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Comparing different versions of the same song by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eddie Money, Eric Clapton and Gary Glitter (R)

Episode 388: July 1983

BVW — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from July 1983. Artists include Rick Springfield, Electric Light Orchestra, Human League, Culture Club, The Police, Taco, The Hollies and more! (R)

Episode 387: July 2009

BVW — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:44:24 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from July 2009. Artists include David Cook, Black Eyed Peas, Jordin Sparks, Nickelback, Shinedown, Rob Thomas, Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman and more! (R)

Episode 386: Variety Hits 39

BVW — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:08:44 +0000

The 39th edition of Variety Hits! A random mix featuring Bad Company, .38 Special, Eric Clapton, Paula Cole, The Beatles, Moby, Gwen Stefani, The Four Tops, Madonna, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more!

Episode 385: July 2004

BVW — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from July 2004. Artists include Usher, Finger Eleven, Hoobastank, Butterfly Boucher, Live, Switchfoot, Maroon 5, Yellowcard and more!

Episode 384: July 1974

BVW — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:35:30 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1974. Artists include Chicago, John Denver, Rufus, ABBA, Steely Dan, George McCrae and more! (R)

Episode 383: American Music

BVW — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

An all-new 4th of July show for 2024 featuring a selection of hits from American artists celebrating America! Those artists include John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Rodney Atkins, Neil Diamond, Lenny Kravitz, Night Ranger, Train, KISS, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, James Brown and more!

Link to Rock Island Radio UK that will air my custom 4th of July show on July 4, 2024: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rockislandradio

Link to my 4th of July show that aired in 2021, 2022 and 2023: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2023-07-03T18_06_32-07_00

Episode 382: June 2001

BVW — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from June 2001. Artists include Incubus, The Dave Matthews Band, Destiny's Child, Matchbox Twenty, Coldplay, Staind, Eve 6, Christina Aguilera, Lifehouse, Uncle Kracker and more! (R)

Episode 381: 2000s Country

BVW — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A mix of popular country hits from the 2000s. These are all songs I played on country radio back in the day. Artists include Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Phil Vassar, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Bucky Covington, Dierks Bentley, Jack Ingram, Emerson Drive, Mark Wills and more!

Episode 380: Fun 80s Mix 4

BVW — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:12:06 +0000

A mixtape of upbeat 80s favorites! Artists include A Flock of Seagulls, Howard Jones, The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Journey, Robert Palmer, Lou Gramm, Genesis, Eric Clapton, Dexys Midnight Runners and more!

Episode 379: June 2008

BVW — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:43:28 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from June 2008. Artists include Maroon 5, Metro Station, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, Darius Rucker, The Last Goodnight, Yael Naem, Duffy, Jordin Sparks and more!

Episode 378: Variety Hits 38

BVW — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The 38th edition of Variety Hits! No theme, just a variety of hits. Artists include a-Ha, Donna Summer, Nickelback, Twisted Sister, Def Leppard and more!

Episode 377: May 1991

BVW — Sun, 26 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1991. Artists include Black Crowes, Divinyls, Cathy Dennis, Huey Lewis and the News, Gerardo, Blackbox, Amy Grant and more!

Episode 376: Original Studio Versions of Popular Live Rock Tracks

BVW — Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This show features the lesser heard original studio versions of popular rock songs. Artists include Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Peter Frampton, Paul McCartney, Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, The Allman Brothers Band and more! (R)

Episode 375: May 2005

BVW — Sat, 11 May 2024 01:23:32 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 2005. Artists include Usher, Gavin DeGraw, U2, Jet, Keane, The Killers, Gwen Stefani, Ryan Cabrera, Jesse McCartney, Anna Nalick, Duran Duran and more!

Episode 374: Fun 60s Mix 6

BVW — Sat, 04 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

A playlist of pop hits from the 60s mixed with other sounds of the times. Artists include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Preston, Pink Floyd, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Zombies, The Four Seasons Herman's Hermits and more!

Episode 373: April 1970

BVW — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:48:23 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from April 1970. Artists include Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, The Guess Who, Kenny Rogers, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles and more!

Episode 372: Variety Hits 37

BVW — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:12:20 +0000

The 37th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Boston, Deep Blue Something, The Candyskins, 10,000 Maniacs, Rare Earth, The Dave Clark Five, Wham!, Hootie and the Blowfish, Boz Scaggs, James Taylor and more!

Episode 371: April 2004

BVW — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 2004! Artists include Maroon 5, John Mayer, Toby Lightman, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies, Usher, Outkast, Lenny Kravitz and more! (R)

Episode 370: April 1983

BVW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:16:11 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from April 1983. Artists include Duran Duran, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Kenny Loggins, Billy Joel, Tom Petty, Michael Jackson, Toto and more! (R)

Episode 369: Big 80s Hits That Never Hit The Top 40

BVW — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:48:29 +0000

A mix of big 80s hits you know and love, but never hit the top 40. Artists include Modern English, The Romantics, Madonna, Billy Idol, The Weather Girls, U2, Joan Jett and more! (R)

Episode 368: Eclipse Playlist

BVW — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A fun mix of songs for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse! Artists include Bonnie Tyler, Pink Floyd, John Denver, The Beatles, Soundgarden, Bill Withers, The Allman Brothers Band, The Marcels, Frank Sinatra and more!

Episode 367: Variety Hits 36

BVW — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:08:05 +0000

The 36th edition of Variety Hits! No theme, just a random mix of hits from all eras. Guest Host Steve Reading features artists including Genesis, The Doobie Brothers, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Kansas, Collective Soul, REO Speedwagon and more! Our special guest host Steve Reading joins us from Rock Island Radio UK https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rockislandradio

Episode 366: March 1977

BVW — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:15:03 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 1977. Artists include ELO, Boz Scaggs, 10cc, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Rose Royce, Thelma Houston and more!

Episode 365: March 1980

BVW — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:25:16 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1980. Artists include Bob Seger, The Spinners, Gary Numan, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Kool and the Gang, Billy Joel and more! (R)

Episode 364: March 1988

BVW — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:10:19 +0000

A mixtape of Top 40 hits from March 1988. Artists include David Lee Roth, INXS, Michael Jackson, George Harrison, Richard Marx and an artist we lost last week, Eric Carmen. (R)

Episode 363: March 1999

BVW — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:05:31 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from March 1999. Artists include Matchbox Twenty, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, The Offspring, 98 Degrees, Barenaked Ladies, NSync, Britney Spears and more! (R)

Episode 362: Variety Hits 35

BVW — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:48:44 +0000

The 35th edition of Variety Hits featuring another random mixtape! Artists include The B-52s, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Steely Dan, The Eagles, Frankie J, Squeeze, solo John Lennon and more!

Episode 361: Leap Day Number Ones 1956-2024

BVW — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:21:06 +0000

A look at every number one song from the Rock Era that has been at number one on Leap Day. 18 songs spanning the 68 years between 1956-2024. Leap Day number one artists include Van Halen, The Beatles, Beyonce, Percy Faith, Harry Nillson, Queen, George Michael, Lonestar, Outkast, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber and more!

Episode 360: February 1989

BVW — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:53:53 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 1989. Artists include Steve Winwood, Tone Loc, Erasure, Paula Abdul and more! (R)

Episode 359: February 1981

BVW — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:35:11 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 1981. Artists include AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, John Lennon, Kool and the Gang, Boz Scaggs and more! (R)

Episode 358: Flying Songs

BVW — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:06:26 +0000

A set of songs related to flying. Artists include Lenny Kravitz, The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Dierks Bentley and more!

Episode 357: Fun 70s Mix 4

BVW — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:10:23 +0000

A fun mix of big 70s hits along with other pop culture moments from the decade. Artists include ABBA, The Doobie Brothers, Leo Sayer, Elton John, Tom Jones, The Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Curtis Mayfield and more!

Episode 356: February 2003

BVW — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:58:07 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 2003. Artists include Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, The Dixie Chicks, Nivea, The Dave Matthews Band, Avril Lavigne, t.A.T.u., O-Town, Daniel Bedingfield, Counting Crows, John Mayer and more! (R)

Episode 355: January 2002

BVW — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:21:14 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 2022. Artists include Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Blu Cantrell, Craig David, O-Town, Nickelback, Lenny Kravitz and more!

Episode 354: Variety Hits 34

BVW — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:28:27 +0000

Another edition of Variety Hits! A random mixtape that features artists that include Steely Dan, Jefferson Starship, The Beatles, The Eagles, Aerosmith, OneRepublic, Meat Loaf and more!

Episode 353: January 1996

BVW — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:08:07 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 1996! Artists include Natalie Merchant, The Presidents of the United States of America, Alanis Morrissette, Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men, Collective Soul, The Gin Blossoms, Sophie B. Hawkins and more! (R)

Episode 352: January 2007

BVW — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:45:04 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from January 2007. Artists include OK Go, Mat Kearney, Fergie, Evanescence, Nickelback, Jojo, Five For Fighting, Beyonce and more!

Episode 351: Give and Take Songs

BVW — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:03:13 +0000

A mix of songs that give and take. Artists include The Goo Goo Dolls, The Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, Chairmen Of The Board, The Eagles, John Lennon and more!

Episode 350: 80s Duets

BVW — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:32:37 +0000

A mix of big 80s duet hits. Artists include Phil Collins and Philip Bailey, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Steve Perry and Kenny Loggins, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and David Bowie, George Michael and Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb and more! (R)

Episode 349: This Week In Music History: December 24-31

BVW — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:06:06 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of December 24-31.

Episode 348: Variety Hits 33

BVW — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:50:07 +0000

A mixtape featuring artists that include Simple Minds, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Snap!, Heart, The Grassroots, Hank Williams and more!

Episode 347: This Week In Music History: December 17-23

BVW — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:26:40 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of December 17-23

Episode 346: December 1984

BVW — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:53:07 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from December 1984. Artists include The Pointer Sisters, Bob Seger, Wham!, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Prince and more!

Episode 345: Traditional Christmas Music

BVW — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:43:00 +0000

Over two hours of Christmas standards unhosted and uninterrupted. Artists include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, The Andrews Sisters, Nat 'King' Cole, Frank Sinatra, The Ray Conniff Singers, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Ray Charles, The Moonglows and more! This is an all new mix for 2023!

Episode 344: This Week In Music History: December 10-16

BVW — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:06:14 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of December 10-16

Episode 343: This Week In Music History: December 3-9

BVW — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:23:18 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of December 3-9

Episode 342: December 2003

BVW — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:24:09 +0000

A mix of hits from twenty years ago this month back in 2003. Artists include Matchbox Twenty, Beyonce, Mya, Fuel, Train, Outkast and more!

Episode 341: This Week In Music History: November 26-December 2

BVW — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:16:32 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of November 26-December 2

Episode 340: November 1973

BVW — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:26:53 +0000

Top 40 hits from November 1973. Artists include The Doobie Brothers, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, The Pointer Sisters, Chicago, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Allman Brothers Band and more! (R)

Episode 339: This Week In Music History: November 19-25

BVW — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:39:07 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of November 19-25

Episode 338: Classic Rock From The 1970s

BVW — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:48:46 +0000

A mixtape featuring non stop classic rock from the 1970s. Artists include The Doors, AC/DC, The Kinks, Steely Dan, Jethro Tull and more! (R)

Episode 337: Thanksgiving Show

BVW — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:42:06 +0000

A mixtape of thankful songs. Artists include Adam Sandler, The Beatles, Dido, Led Zeppelin, Fall Out Boy, Sam & Dave, Natalie Merchant and more! (R)

Episode 336: This Week In Music History: November 12-18

BVW — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:55:06 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of November 12-18

Episode 335: Variety Hits 32

BVW — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:28:23 +0000

A random mixtape filled with music from the 1960s all the way to music from 2023. In addition to BRAND NEW music from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, other artists on this edition of Variety Hits include Boston, The Moody Blues, Mandy Moore, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rush, .38 Special and more!

Episode 334: This Week In Music History: November 5-11

BVW — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:22:05 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of November 5-11

Episode 333: November 1987

BVW — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:33:25 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 1987! Artists include Swing Out Sister, Billy Idol, U2, John Mellencamp, Aerosmith, Elton John, Steve Winwood and more! (R)

Episode 332: This Week In Music History: October 29-November 4

BVW — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:58:39 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of October 29-November 4

Episode 331: This Week In Music History: October 22-28

BVW — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:57:02 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of October 22-28

Episode 330: October 2002

BVW — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:35:54 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 2002. Artists include Santana f/ Michelle Branch, Creed, Eve f/ Alicia Keys, No Doubt, Nelly & Kelly Rowland, Avril Lavigne, John Mayer and more! (R)

Episode 329: This Week In Music History: October 15-21

BVW — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:40:14 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of October 15-21

Episode 328: 2023 Halloween Show

BVW — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:46:46 +0000

The annual Halloween show! Artists in the show for this year include Blue Oyster Cult, Edgar Winter Band, Pat Benatar, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra and more!

Links to past Halloween Shows:

2022 Halloween Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-10-12T06_15_08-07_00

2021 Halloween Show: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-10-12T06_10_44-07_00

2020 Halloween Show Pt. 1: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-10-12T06_07_08-07_00

2020 Halloween Show Pt. 2: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-10-12T06_08_31-07_00

Episode 327: This Week In Music History: October 8-14

BVW — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:43:08 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of October 8-14

Episode 326: October 1981

BVW — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:10:22 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1981. Artists include Chilliwack, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Squier, Christopher Cross, The Go-Gos, Hall & Oates and more! (R)

Episode 325: This Week In Music History: October 1-7

BVW — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:54:01 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of October 1-7

Episode 324: Variety Hits 31

BVW — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:28:10 +0000

Another random mix of hits! Artists include The Supremes, Bad Company, Warren Zevon, Simply Red and more!

Episode 323: This Week In Music History: September 24-30

BVW — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:57:01 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of September 24-30

Episode 322: This Week In Music History: September 17-23

BVW — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:09:36 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of September 17-23

Episode 321: Yacht Rock Special # 3

BVW — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:05:15 +0000

Another end of summer Yacht Rock special! Artists include Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Orleans and more!

Yacht Rock Special # 1: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2021-09-02T07_18_19-07_00
Yacht Rock Special # 2: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bvwpodcast/episodes/2022-09-11T06_14_06-07_00

Episode 320: This Week In Music History: September 10-16

BVW — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:45:10 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of September 10-16

Episode 319: This Week In Music History: September 3-9

BVW — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:13:02 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of September 3-9

Episode 318: Jimmy Buffett, Smash Mouth and Gary Wright

BVW — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:03:07 +0000

Over Labor Day weekend the music world lost three well known artists: Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and Gary Wright. On this show I play a mix of hits from Jimmy, Gary and Smash Mouth.

Episode 317: This Week In Music History: August 27-September 2

BVW — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:17:35 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of August 27-September 2.

Episode 316: Fun 80s Mix 3

BVW — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:28:01 +0000

Another mix of fun 80s songs! Artists include Wham!, Level 42, Genesis, Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Cars, Anita Baker, Dionne Warwick and more!

Episode 315: This Week In Music History: August 20-26

BVW — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:13:01 +0000

A look at this week in music history for August 20-26

Episode 314: August 1987

BVW — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:14:46 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1987. Artists include Debbie Gibson, Bob Seger, U2, The Nylons and more!

Episode 313: This Week In Music History: August 13-19

BVW — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:56:05 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of August 13-19

Episode 312: Summer Songs

BVW — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:35:44 +0000

Songs to set the mood for summertime! Artists include Bryan Adams, Diesel, Bananarama, Kenny Chesney, The Motels, Mungo Jerry, The Lovin' Spoonful and more! (R)

Episode 311: This Week In Music History: August 6-12

BVW — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:16:43 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of August 6-12

Episode 310: Country Crossovers

BVW — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:14:08 +0000

For the first time in history, the Top 3 pop songs are country crossovers. In recognition of this chart first, here is a show featuring country crossovers onto the pop chart. Artists include The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap, Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Rascal Flatts and more!

Episode 309: This Week In Music History: July 30-August 5

BVW — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:39:51 +0000

A look at this week in music history for July 30-August 5

Episode 308: July 1974

BVW — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:56:45 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1974. Artists include Chicago, John Denver, Rufus, ABBA, Steely Dan, George McCrae and more! (R)

Episode 307: This Week In Music History: July 23-29

BVW — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:18:55 +0000

A look at this week in music history for July 23-29

Episode 306: Fun 2000s Mix 3

BVW — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:51:29 +0000

Another fun mix of pop hits from the 2000s! Artists include Train, Jesse McCartney, Five For Fighting, Uncle Kracker and more!

Episode 305: This Week In Music History: July 16-22

BVW — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:34:14 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of July 16-22

Episode 304: July 1996

BVW — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:24:33 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1996. Artists include Quad City DJs, Natalie Merchant, Los Del Rio, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Gin Blossoms, Alanis Morrissette and more!

Episode 303: This Week In Music History: July 9-15

BVW — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:13:43 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of July 9-15.

Episode 302: Classic Rock From 1971

BVW — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:17:57 +0000

A set of Classic Rock favorites from 1971. Artists include The Doors, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison and more!

Episode 301: This Week In Music History: July 2-8

BVW — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:28:58 +0000

A look at this week in music history for July 2-8

Episode 300: July 4th Songs

BVW — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:06:32 +0000

A playlist of songs to help celebrate the 4th of July mixed with different TV and movie clips. Artists include Neil Diamond, John Mellencamp, David Bowie, The Guess Who, Sugarland, James Brown, Enrico Pallazo and more! (R)

Episode 299: This Week In Music History: June 25-July 1

BVW — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:17:58 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of June 25-July 1.

Episode 298: This Week In Music History: June 18-24

BVW — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:24:20 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of June 18-24

Episode 297: Variety Hits 30

BVW — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:21:12 +0000

The 30th installment of Variety Hits, a series that plays anything! Artists this time around include the brand new single from Matchbox Twenty, John Mellencamp, Good Charlotte, Steely Dan, Prince, Rush, Paul Carrack and more!

Episode 296: This Week In Music History: June 11-17

BVW — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:36:58 +0000

A look at this week in music history from June 11-17

Episode 295: This Week In Music History: June 4-10

BVW — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:10:09 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of June 4-10

Episode 294: This Week In Music History: May 28-June 3

BVW — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:55:02 +0000

A look at this week in music history for May 28-June 3

Episode 293: May 2002

BVW — Tue, 30 May 2023 23:58:06 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from May 2002. Artists include Shakira, Jimmy Eat World, The Calling, Pink, Nickelback, Lenny Kravitz, The Goo Goo Dolls and more! (R)

Episode 292: Tina Turner

BVW — Sun, 28 May 2023 03:17:49 +0000

An hour of favorites from the Queen of Rock, Tina Turner

Episode 291: This Week In Music History: May 21-27

BVW — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:36:47 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of May 21-27

Episode 290: May 1994

BVW — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:38:06 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from May 1994. Artists include Sheryl Crow, The Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, Beck, Jimmy Cliff and more!

Episode 289: This Week In Music History: May 14-20

BVW — Thu, 18 May 2023 12:34:11 +0000

A look at this week in music history for May 14-20

Episode 288: This Week In Music History: May 7-13

BVW — Sat, 13 May 2023 15:36:17 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of May 7-13

Episode 287: Psychedelic Rock

BVW — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:53:31 +0000

A mix of psychedelic rock from the 1960s. Artists include Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Count Five, Electric Prunes and more!

Episode 286: Variety Hits 29

BVW — Thu, 04 May 2023 13:11:18 +0000

A random mix from artists that include Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Allman Brothers Band, Lenny Kravitz, Huey Lewis and the News, Def Leppard and more! Also featuring music from two music legends that recently passed away - Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Belafonte.

Episode 285: This Week In Music History: April 30-May 6

BVW — Wed, 03 May 2023 01:50:11 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of April 30-May 6

Episode 284: April 2006

BVW — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:58:39 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from April 2006. Artists include James Blunt, Daniel Powter, Teddy Geiger, O.A.R., Hoobastank, Jewel, Sheryl Crow and more!

Episode 283: This Week In Music History: April 23-29

BVW — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:56:10 +0000

A look at this week in music history for April 23-29

Episode 282: This Week In Music History: April 16-22

BVW — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:56:25 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of April 16-22

Episode 281: Tax Day Tunes

BVW — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:55:22 +0000

Taxes are due tomorrow! Here are some songs to help you finish filing. Artists include The Beatles, Steve Miller Band, Dire Straits, The O'Jays, Abba, Motley Crue, Bachman Turner Overdrive and more! (R)

Episode 280: This Week In Music History: April 9-15

BVW — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:06:22 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of April 9-15

Episode 279: This Week In Music History: April 2-8

BVW — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:54:08 +0000

A look at this week in music history for April 2-8

Episode 278: Variety Hits 28

BVW — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:21:15 +0000

Another installment of Variety Hits! Artists include Peter Schilling, REO Speedwagon, The Beatles, Pink, 50 Cent, Cameo and more!

Episode 277: This Week In Music History: March 26-April 1

BVW — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:23:22 +0000

A look at this week in music history for March 26-April 1

Episode 276: March 1980

BVW — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:39:36 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1980. Artists include Bob Seger, Queen, The Babys, The Eagles, Heart, Billy Joel, Gary Numan, The Spinners and more! (R)

Episode 275: This Week In Music History: March 19-25

BVW — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:35:46 +0000

A look at this week in music history for March 19-25

Episode 274: March 1997

BVW — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:40:10 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1997. Artists include Sheryl Crow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hootie and the Blowfish, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, No Doubt and more!

Episode 273: This Week In Music History: March 12-18

BVW — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:36:23 +0000

A look at this week in music history for March 12-18

Episode 272: Oldies Radio

BVW — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:40:20 +0000

Oldies from the 50s and 60s! Radio has all but abandoned anything from these two decades, but you'll hear them on this show. DJ Brett Hart has come out of retirement for a rare appearance to spin classics from artists like Jr. Walker and the All Stars, Martha and the Vandellas, The Coasters, The Hollies, Wilson Pickett and more!

Episode 271: This Week In Music History: March 5-11

BVW — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:12:59 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of March 5-11

Episode 270: Water Songs

BVW — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:22:29 +0000

A set of songs about all things water! Artists include The Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Eddie Money and more!

Episode 269: This Week in Music History: February 26-March 4

BVW — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:16:40 +0000

A look at this week in music history from February 26-March 4

Episode 268: This Week In Music History: February 19-25

BVW — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:53:45 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of February 19-25

Episode 267: February 1989

BVW — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:29:38 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 1989. Artists include Steve Winwood, Tone Loc, Erasure, Paula Abdul and more!

Episode 266: This Week In Music History: February 12-18

BVW — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:32:59 +0000

A look at this week in music history for February 12-18

Episode 265: Valentine's Day

BVW — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:40:23 +0000

A selection of songs to celebrate love! Artists include The Beatles, Shaggy, The O'Jays, The Doors, Haddaway and more! (R)

Episode 264: This Week In Music History: February 5-11

BVW — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:06:18 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of February 5-11

Episode 263: 90s Adult Contemporary Number Ones

BVW — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:45:52 +0000

A selection of #1 Adult Contemporary hits from the 1990s. Artists include Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Elton John, Don Henley, Bryan Adams, LeeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion and more!

Episode 262: This Week In Music History: January 29-February 4

BVW — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:10:35 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of January 29-February 4

Episode 261: January 2009

BVW — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 16:11:14 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from January 2009. Artists include The Killers, Kevin Rudolf, Nickelback, Katy Perry, David Cook, Jordin Sparks and more! (R)

Episode 260: This Week In Music History: January 22-28

BVW — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:19:13 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of January 22-28

Episode 259: David Crosby

BVW — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:16:58 +0000

Remembering rock icon David Crosby with over an hour of non stop music from Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young), Nash & Crosby, The Byrds, solo selections, the infamous Joni Mitchell breakup song and a 90s hit from Phil Collins that featured David on background vocals.

Episode 258: This Week In Music History: January 15-21

BVW — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:40:45 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of January 15-21

Episode 257: Variety Hits 27

BVW — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:39:12 +0000

A random mix of music! Artists include Foreigner, Supertramp, Nine Days, The Beatles, INXS and more! I also play Lights Out to remember Lisa Marie Presley.

Episode 256: This Week In Music History: January 8-14

BVW — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:57:52 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of January 8-14

Episode 255: January 1987

BVW — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:24:49 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from January 1987. Artists include Glass Tiger, Huey Lewis & The News, Boston, Ben E. King, Genesis, Eddie Money, Cyndi Lauper and more! (R)

Episode 254: This Week In Music History: January 1-7

BVW — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:52:02 +0000

A look at this week in music history for the week of January 1-7

Episode 253: December 2004

BVW — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:25:38 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from December 2004. Artists include Kelly Clarkson, The Killers, Bowling For Soup, Los Lonely Boys, Usher, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Ingram Hill, U2 and more! (R)

Episode 252: December 1980

BVW — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:58:03 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from December 1980. Artists include Queen, Air Supply, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Pat Benatar, Andy Gibb and more!

Episode 251: Classic Christmas Music 2

BVW — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:52:42 +0000

Over two and a half hours of uninterrupted and unhosted Christmas classics. A custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. Artists include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Burl Ives, The Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Lou Rawls, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Darlene Love and more!

Episode 250: Classic Christmas Music

BVW — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:15:39 +0000

Over two and a half hours of uninterrupted and unhosted Christmas classics. A custom mix I created from dozens of old Christmas albums and cassettes I grew up with. Artists include Bing Crosby, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Frank Sinatra, Nat 'King' Cole, Johnny Mathis, Vaughn Monroe, Perry Como, The Vince Guaraldi Trio and more!

Episode 249: Christmas Presents

BVW — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:22:42 +0000

A special holiday show spotlighting songs that relate to Christmas presents! (R)

Episode 248: New York City

BVW — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:53:19 +0000

A selection of songs about life in The Big Apple! Artists include George Benson, Andrew W.K., The Goo Goo Dolls, Ryan Adams, Frank Sinatra, Christopher Cross and more!

Episode 247: November 2000

BVW — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:44:02 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 2000. Artists include Baha Men, Shaggy, Madonna, Sting, Creed and more!

Episode 246: November 1978

BVW — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:52:35 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 1978. Artists include The Village People, Donna Summer, Exile. Bob Seger, Meco, Foreigner and more!

Episode 245: Variety Hits 26

BVW — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:58:05 +0000

A random mix of hits! Artists include The Doors, Bon Jovi, Santana, Sixpence None The Richer, OMD, Naked Eyes, Barenaked Ladies and more!

Episode 244: Thanksgiving Show

BVW — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:44:57 +0000

A set of songs about Giving Thanks! Artists include Adam Sandler, Dido, Fall Out Boy, Sam & Dave, The Beatles and more!! (R)

Episode 243: November 1979

BVW — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:06:22 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 1979. Artists include Cheap Trick, The Eagles, Foreigner, M, Robert John, Michael Jackson and more! (R)

Episode 242: Fun 60s Mix 5

BVW — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:28:28 +0000

A fun mix of 60s hits from artists like Dion, The Supremes, The Ventures, The Four Tops, Nillson, The Buddy Rich Big Band and more!

Episode 241: November 1973

BVW — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:23:33 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from November 1973. Artists include The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, The Allman Brothers Band, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Pointer Sisters and more!

Episode 240: October 1981

BVW — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:18:37 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1981. Artists include Chilliwack, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Squier, Christopher Cross, The Go-Gos, Hall & Oates and more! (R)

Episode 239: October 1968

BVW — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:16:10 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1968! Artists include Steppenwolf, The Archies, The Band, The Who, The Beatles and more!

Episode 238: Halloween Show # 4

BVW — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:15:08 +0000

A fun Halloween mix to celebrate my favorite holiday! Artists include Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, The Cars, Billy Squier, Ozzy Osbourne, Henry Mancini, John Lennon and more!

Episode 237: Halloween Show # 3

BVW — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:10:44 +0000

A fun Halloween mix to celebrate my favorite holiday! Artists include Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Jumpin' Gene Simmons, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Ringo Starr, Bow Wow Wow and more! (R)

Episode 236: Halloween Show # 2

BVW — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:08:31 +0000

A fun Halloween mix to celebrate my favorite holiday! Artists include Manfred Mann, Elton John, The Eagles, John Fogerty, Michael Jackson, Warren Zevon, Oingo Boingo and more! (R)

Episode 235: Halloween Show # 1

BVW — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:07:08 +0000

A fun Halloween mix to celebrate my favorite holiday! Artists include Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, Blue Oyster Cult, The Cranberries, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, John Carpenter and more! (R)

Episode 234: October 1972

BVW — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:51:50 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1972. Artists include Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Yes, The Spinners, Johnny Nash, Joe Cocker and more!

Episode 233: Variety Hits 25

BVW — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:28:22 +0000

Another Variety Hits episode with a random setlist. Music from the 60s to 2002, including The Pretenders, The Byrds, Uncle Kracker, and a transition you'll never hear on radio - Coolio into The London Symphony Orchestra!

Episode 232: September 1971

BVW — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:50:13 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from September 1971. Artists include Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, The Guess Who, Jean Knight, The Dramatics, The Carpenters, Five Man Electrical Band, John Denver and more!

Episode 231: Fun 70s Mix 3

BVW — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:56:04 +0000

Another fun mix of 70s pop and rock hits. Artists include Heart, Boston, Heatwave,, Gilbert O’Sullivan and more!

Episode 230: September 1986

BVW — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:26:29 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from September 1986. Artists include Glass Tiger, The Eurhythmics, Phil Collins, Huey Lewis & The News, Aretha Franklin and more!

Episode 229: Yacht Rock Special 2

BVW — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:14:06 +0000

My second annual end of summer Yacht Rock spotlight show! Artists include Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Marty Balin, Player, Robbie Dupree and more!

Episode 228: Hello and Goodbye Songs

BVW — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:37:42 +0000

A set of songs that say Hello and/or Goodbye

Episode 227: August 1992

BVW — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:57:58 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1992. Artists include Tom Cochrane, Boyz II Men, Wilson Phillips, The Cure, Bobby Brown, Michael Bolton and more!

Episode 226: Self Titled Songs

BVW — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:12:22 +0000

Bad Company. Kool and the Gang. Talk Talk. Is it the name of the group? Or the name of the song? On this show, it's both!

Episode 225: August 1993

BVW — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 02:28:05 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1993. Artists include Aerosmith, Four Non Blondes, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, Sting, Huey Lewis and the News, Stone Temple Pilots and more! (R)

Episode 224: August 1984

BVW — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:19:13 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1984! Artists include Culture Club, Peter Wolf, Van Halen, Elton John, Scandal, Rod Stewart, and more!

Episode 223: Variety Hits 24

BVW — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:39:31 +0000

Another show with no theme! Artists include Bill Withers, Harry Styles, The Beatles, OMD, and more!

Episode 222: Songs That Mention Other Songs

BVW — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:53:56 +0000

A set of songs that mention other songs (or artists) in their lyrics. Artists include Bad Company, The Beatles, The Kinks and more!

Episode 221: July 1974

BVW — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:18:27 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1974. Artists include Chicago, John Denver, Rufus, ABBA, Steely Dan, George McCrae and more!

Episode 220: Fun 90s Mix 7

BVW — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:06:12 +0000

Another mix of nostalgic 90s favorites. Artists include Hootie and the Blowfish, Jennifer Paige, House of Pain, UB40, Donna Lewis and more!

Episode 219: July 1979

BVW — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:24:10 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1979. Artists include Anita Ward, The Doobie Brothers, Charlie Daniels, Van Halen and more!!

Episode 218: July 2005

BVW — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:53:21 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 2005 (R)

Episode 217: July 4th Special

BVW — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:36:14 +0000

A fun selection of songs and other clips to celebrate the 4th of July! (R)

Episode 216: Variety Hits 23

BVW — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:28:32 +0000

Another random mix of songs from a variety of decades. From a current Top 5 hit to an obscure single from 1963, it's a random assortment of songs you (mostly) know and hopefully love!

Episode 215: Fun 2000s Mix 2

BVW — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:58:06 +0000

A fun mix of pop hits from the 2000s. Artists include Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Train, Mat Kearney, Avril Lavigne, Eminem and more!

Episode 214: Paul McCartney Turns 80!

BVW — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:31:47 +0000

A mix of hits from The Beatles, Wings, and solo Paul McCartney to celebrate Sir Paul's 80th Birthday!

Episode 213: Fun 60s Mix 4

BVW — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:24:31 +0000

Another fun mix of 1960s pop and rock hits

Episode 212: Hot 100 Roulette

BVW — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:09:20 +0000

I let the Google random number generator choose a 10 song playlist based on chart positions from Hot 100 year end charts from 1960-2021.

Episode 211: June 1970

BVW — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:14:45 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from June 1970

Episode 210: Grammatically Incorrect

BVW — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:08:28 +0000

A selection of songs to frustrate English teachers from coast to coast

Episode 209: May 1966

BVW — Mon, 23 May 2022 01:58:34 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from May 1966 (R)

Episode 208: Driving Songs

BVW — Wed, 18 May 2022 00:38:01 +0000

A mix of songs about driving and cars

Episode 207: Variety Hits 22

BVW — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:56:43 +0000

A random mix of music spanning the 50 years between 1965-2015

Episode 206: Fun 90s Mix 6

BVW — Sat, 07 May 2022 19:03:41 +0000

Another fun set of 90s favorites!

Episode 205: May 2002

BVW — Mon, 02 May 2022 21:28:08 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from May 2002

Episode 204: April 1976

BVW — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:12:47 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from April 1976 (R)

Episode 203: April 1983

BVW — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:20:35 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from April 1983

Episode 202: Tax Time!

BVW — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:13:39 +0000

A selection of songs about money and taxes

Episode 201: Shared Song Titles 3

BVW — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:08:49 +0000

Another look at sets of songs that share a title

Episode 200: April 2007

BVW — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:21:48 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from April 2007

Episode 199: Fun 80s Mix 2

BVW — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:18:49 +0000

Another fun mix of 80s classic hits mixed with other clips from the decade

Episode 198: March 2008

BVW — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:50:11 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 2008

Episode 197: The Name Game

BVW — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:53:14 +0000

A selection of songs featuring a name in the title

Episode 196: March 1988

BVW — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:12:53 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1988

Episode 195: Variety Hits 21

BVW — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:17:16 +0000

For the 21st time, a show with no theme

Episode 194: March 1990

BVW — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:45:50 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1990

Episode 193: Fun 70s Mix 2

BVW — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:29:07 +0000

A fun mix of music and other clips from the 1970s

Episode 192: February 1981

BVW — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:09:25 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 1981

Episode 191: The Beatles 1967-1970: An Alternate Tracklist - Record One

BVW — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:41:50 +0000

An alternate tracklist for Record One of the Beatles "Blue Album" which is the original Beatles compilation set from 1973

Episode 190: February 2001

BVW — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:43:51 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 2001 (R)

Episode 189: Song Songs

BVW — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:11:19 +0000

Songs with 'Song' in the title

Episode 188: February 1964

BVW — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:16:21 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 1964

Episode 187: Fun 90s Mix 5

BVW — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:33:07 +0000

Another mix of 90s hits, this time focusing on several pop/rock crossover hits

Episode 186: Fun 60s Mix 3

BVW — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:51:50 +0000

Another mix of music, commercials, and other clips from the 1960s

Episode 185: January 2009

BVW — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:56:51 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from January 2009

Episode 184: January 1975

BVW — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:46:03 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from January 1975

Episode 183: One Word Song Titles

BVW — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:12:45 +0000

A variety of songs with one word titles

Episode 182: January 1987

BVW — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:36:24 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from January 1987

Episode 181: Successful Solo Artists From Successful Groups 2

BVW — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:49:22 +0000

Another look at songs from artists that have been successful both on their own and as members of a successful group

Episode 180: December 2004

BVW — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:23:57 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from December 2004

Episode 179: Variety Hits 20

BVW — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:23:08 +0000

For the 20th time I present a show with no theme. Just a variety of hits!

Episode 178: December 2005

BVW — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:34:11 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from December 2005 I played on the radio when they were hits! (R)

Episode 177: Classic Christmas 2

BVW — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:15:57 +0000

An unhosted and uninterrupted mix of classic Christmas carols

Episode 176: Classic Christmas 1

BVW — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:14:58 +0000

An unhosted and uninterrupted mix of classic Christmas carols

Episode 175: December 1976

BVW — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:18:26 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from December 1976

Episode 174: Christmas Presents

BVW — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:44:01 +0000

A holiday special featuring songs that relate to gifts

Episode 173: Song Titles Not In The Lyrics

BVW — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:04:03 +0000

A selection of songs that do not feature the song title anywhere in the lyrics.

Episode 172: 80s Cover Songs

BVW — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:36:57 +0000

Top 40 hits from the 1980s that were covers of other Top 40 hits!

Episode 171: Variety Hits 19

BVW — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 02:28:00 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits!

Episode 170: November 1979

BVW — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:52:50 +0000

A mix of Top 40 hits from November 1979

Episode 169: Thanksgiving

BVW — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:18:29 +0000

A selection of music and clips to celebrate Thanksgiving

Episode 168: November 2010

BVW — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:27:42 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from November 2010

Episode 167: Variety Hits 18

BVW — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:05:20 +0000

No theme, just a random selection of hits

Episode 166: Time

BVW — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 17:40:50 +0000

Turn your clocks back and listen to a playlist of songs about having a little extra time (R)

Episode 165: Lost 2002

BVW — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:37:29 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from 2002 that never made it to recurrent or gold status

Episode 164: October 1964

BVW — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:45:01 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1964

Episode 163: Boston

BVW — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:43:10 +0000

Some of my favorites from the first two Boston albums, Boston and Don't Look Back

Episode 162: Bobby 'Boris' Pickett

BVW — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:40:05 +0000

A spotlight on some Halloween favorites from Bobby 'Boris' Pickett

Episode 161: October 1981

BVW — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:40:37 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 1981

Episode 160: Halloween Special - Part 3

BVW — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:57:53 +0000

A Halloween extravaganza featuring music, movie & TV clips, and other surprises!

Episode 159: Halloween Special - Part 2

BVW — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:44:41 +0000

A Halloween extravaganza featuring music, movie & TV clips, and other surprises! (R)

Episode 158: Halloween Special - Part 1

BVW — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:42:53 +0000

A Halloween extravaganza featuring music, movie and TV clips, and other surprises! (R)

Episode 157: October 1975

BVW — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:31:32 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from October 1975 (R)

Episode 156: Variety Hits 17

BVW — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:02:24 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits!

Episode 155: Body Songs

BVW — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:28:12 +0000

Songs about different parts of the body

Episode 154: September 1989

BVW — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:49:20 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from September 1989

Episode 153: Shared Song Titles 2

BVW — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:05:07 +0000

Another look at songs that share the same title

Episode 152: Out Of This World

BVW — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 03:13:26 +0000

A selection of songs that are out of this world

Episode 151: September 2003

BVW — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:42:30 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from September 2003

Episode 150: Yacht Rock Special

BVW — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:18:19 +0000

Over an hour of Yacht Rock favorites from the 70s and 80s

Episode 149: August 1993

BVW — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:49:27 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1993

Episode 148: Charlie Watts

BVW — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:06:46 +0000

Remembering the extraordinary career of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts

Episode 147: August 1969

BVW — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 02:24:45 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1969

Episode 146: Variety Hits 16

BVW — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:28:16 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits!

Episode 145: August 1973

BVW — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 02:24:46 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from August 1973

Episode 144: Summer 2006 (Part 2)

BVW — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:51:46 +0000

A special show spotlighting music of Summer 2006

Episode 143: Summer 2006 (Part 1)

BVW — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:50:21 +0000

A special show spotlighting music from Summer 2006

Episode 142: Big Songs and Little Songs

BVW — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:21:16 +0000

A set of songs that are big and little

Episode 141: July 1977

BVW — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:43:27 +0000

Fifteen Top 40 radio hits from July 1977 (R)

Episode 140: July 1980

BVW — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:36:09 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 1980

Episode 139: Fun 70s Mix 1

BVW — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:21:14 +0000

A fun selection of 70s pop and rock hits

Episode 138: Forgotten 2000s Hits From Remembered 2000s Artists 2

BVW — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:55:14 +0000

Another selection of Top 40 hits from the 2000s that charted but never went to recurrent or gold status

Episode 137: July 2005

BVW — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:31:37 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from July 2005

Episode 136: July 4th Special

BVW — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:55:03 +0000

A selection of songs and clips for 4th of July weekend

Episode 135: June 2003

BVW — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:54:01 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from June 2003 (R)

Variety Hits 15

BVW — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:12:25 +0000

You know the drill by now for these Variety Hits shows. No theme, just a variety of hits!

June 1972

BVW — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:43:50 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from June 1972 (R)

Summer Songs

BVW — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:38:23 +0000

A selection of songs about summer

June 2001

BVW — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:54:09 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from June 2001

Fun 90s Mix 4

BVW — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:28:02 +0000

Another fun mix of 90s music, including a few songs from some of my favorite 90s movies

Studio Versions

BVW — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 02:26:04 +0000

The original studio version of ten songs that had success with a live version

Dance Party

BVW — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:01:18 +0000

A fun mix of rock and pop songs about dancing

May 1971

BVW — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:48:54 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from May 1971

Variety Hits 14

BVW — Wed, 26 May 2021 02:43:48 +0000

No theme, just a dozen hits

Instrumentals 2

BVW — Fri, 21 May 2021 14:26:31 +0000

A sequel to one of the first shows I ever did, featuring a variety of instrumentals from a variety of genres

Fun 2000s Mix 1

BVW — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:30:13 +0000

A fun mix of music and commercials from the 2000s

May 1966

BVW — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:54:36 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from May 1966

Mother's Day Special

BVW — Thu, 06 May 2021 16:08:05 +0000

A selection of songs to celebrate Mother's Day

May 2000

BVW — Mon, 03 May 2021 16:40:20 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from May 2000 (R)

April 1976

BVW — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:37:08 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from April 1976

80s Hits That Never Hit The Top 40

BVW — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:43:00 +0000

Ten well known and familiar hits from the 1980s that still receive quite a bit of radio airplay today. But none of them ever hit the Top 40!

April 1985

BVW — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:46:16 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from April 1985

April 2004

BVW — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:42:15 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from April 2004

Variety Hits 13

BVW — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:41:57 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits!

Number One on April 8

BVW — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:21:31 +0000

A selection of songs that were # 1 on the charts on April 8

April Fools!

BVW — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:52:56 +0000

A set of "Fool" songs

Classic Rock From The 80s

BVW — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:29:06 +0000

A mix of classic rock staples from 1980s

March 1973

BVW — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:54:19 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1973

Variety Hits 12

BVW — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:23:13 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits

March 1999

BVW — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:53:57 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from March 1999

Who Did It First?

BVW — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:07:12 +0000

The original versions of well known songs

Fun 60s Mix 2

BVW — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:37:48 +0000

Another fun mix of 60s hits

March 1980

BVW — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:45:06 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from March 1980

February 2001

BVW — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:35:38 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 2001

Variety Hits 11

BVW — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:46:53 +0000

No theme, just a variety of hits!

February 1970

BVW — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:37:48 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from February 1970

February 2003

BVW — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:27:21 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from February 2003

Love Songs For Valentine's Day

BVW — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:21:16 +0000

Todd Rundgren

BVW — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:49:51 +0000

A dozen Todd Rundgren hits for my mom on her birthday!

My 100th Show!!!

BVW — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:17:33 +0000

Over four and a half hours of music (and more) from my childhood record collection

The Same... But Different 3

BVW — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:48:13 +0000

Another set of songs that are the same... but different.

January 1996

BVW — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:54:03 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from January 1996

January 1982

BVW — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:14:18 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from January 1982

Variety Hits 10

BVW — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:11:01 +0000

No theme, no format. Just a random mix of songs.

Numbers

BVW — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:37:43 +0000

A mix of songs that feature numbers

January 2004

BVW — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:14:51 +0000

A fun mix of Top 40 hits from January 2004

Songs That Are Broken

BVW — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:18:42 +0000

A mix of songs that are broken

80s Duets

BVW — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:48:32 +0000

Some well known duets from the 1980s

In With The New

BVW — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:14:53 +0000

A show for the new year spotlighting songs about all things new

The Top Hits of 2020

BVW — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:57:56 +0000

A look back at some of the top pop hits of 2020. We also look at new music from legendary rock artists, and reveal the # 1 song of the year from four different charts.

Classic Rock Live

BVW — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 01:05:05 +0000

A selection of well known live classic rock songs

Number One on December 25

BVW — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:25:37 +0000

A selection of pop songs from over the decades that were at # 1 on the charts on December 25

Variety Hits 9

BVW — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:44:05 +0000

No theme, no format. Just a random selection of hits.

The Same... But Different: Christmas Time Is Here Again

BVW — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:21:20 +0000

32 years separate the difference between the two versions of the only Christmas song ever recorded by The Beatles. And remember, O-U-T spells Out!

The Same... But Different: White Christmas

BVW — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:54:16 +0000

Everyone knows the classic Christmas song White Christmas, especially the timeless version from Bing Crosby. But did you know the version you are likely used to hearing is actually a rerecording?

December 1985

BVW — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:58:06 +0000

Eleven Top 40 hits from December 1985

A Remixed Christmas

BVW — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:48:39 +0000

Tired of the same old Christmas songs? This will change it up a bit.

The Same... But Different: The Christmas Song

BVW — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:08:23 +0000

A special holiday edition of my "The Same... But Different" series featuring five unique recordings of "The Christmas Song" all recorded by the legendary Nat King Cole.

Disco Christmas

BVW — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:22:04 +0000

The show you didn't know you didn't need. More than an hour of Disco Christmas medleys.

John Lennon

BVW — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:56:06 +0000

Remembering John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his passing with a mix of John's solo songs and Beatles songs featuring John singing lead.

Instrumental Christmas

BVW — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 01:07:30 +0000

A selection of instrumental Christmas favorites that also serves as the Christmas season background music loop at Walt Disney World's Epcot.

December 2005

BVW — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:21:36 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from December 2005 I played on the radio when they were hits!

Classic Christmas

BVW — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:51:26 +0000

Over 50 classic Christmas songs I hand picked from Christmas compilation records and cassettes I grew up listening to. Two and a half hours of uninterrupted classic Christmas music.

Forgotten 2000s Hits From Remembered 2000s Artists

BVW — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:58:26 +0000

A selection of 2000s singles that charted but never went to recurrent status

Christmas Special (Part 3)

BVW — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:39:24 +0000

A fun variety of Christmas music paired up with movie and TV clips

Christmas Special (Part 2)

BVW — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:39:01 +0000

A fun variety of Christmas music paired up with movie and TV clips

Christmas Special (Part 1)

BVW — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:38:16 +0000

A fun variety of Christmas music paired up with movie and TV clips

Classic Rock From The 70s

BVW — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:01:41 +0000

A mix of classic rock staples from the 1970s

November 1971

BVW — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:24:03 +0000

11 Top 40 hits from November 1971

Fun 60s Mix 1

BVW — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:11:46 +0000

A fun mix of 60s hits

# 1 on November 18th

BVW — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:06:34 +0000

A selection of songs that were at number one on November 18

November 1987

BVW — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:03:52 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from November 1987

The Same... But Different 2

BVW — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:18:44 +0000

Another selection of song pairs that are the same... but different!

Fun 90s Mix 3

BVW — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 03:44:26 +0000

Another random assortment of fun pop songs and commercials from the 90s

Time

BVW — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:45:57 +0000

A selection of songs about having a little extra time

Variety Hits 8

BVW — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:50:47 +0000

No theme. Just a dozen hits.

October 2002

BVW — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:21:30 +0000

A selection of Top 40 hits from October 2002

October 1975

BVW — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:15:55 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from October 1975

Beatles Song Titles That Are Also Album Titles

BVW — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:24:05 +0000

A selection of songs from The Beatles that are also Beatles album titles. Some of them are also Beatles movie titles as well!

Parodied by Weird Al

BVW — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:28:29 +0000

A selection of well known songs parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic

October 2007

BVW — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:19:51 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from October 2007

Halloween Special (Part Two)

BVW — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:28:46 +0000

A Halloween extravaganza featuring music, clips, and other surprises!

Halloween Special (Part One)

BVW — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:28:21 +0000

A Halloween extravaganza featuring music, clips, and other surprises!

Eddie Van Halen

BVW — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:39:57 +0000

Remembering the extraordinary musical career of legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen

Variety Hits 7

BVW — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:42:36 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything.

Fun 80s Mix 1

BVW — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:56:56 +0000

A random assortment of fun pop songs and commercials from the 1980s

September 1997

BVW — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:43:15 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from September 1997

1968

BVW — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:42:02 +0000

A variety of music from 1968

Variety Hits 6

BVW — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:41:21 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything.

September 1985

BVW — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:10:53 +0000

My 50th show! A lucky thirteen Top 40 hits from September 1985! And the first show I've done that needs the explicit content warning. But it's not for the reason you'd probably think.

Animals

BVW — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:25:33 +0000

Songs with animals in the title

September 2004

BVW — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:29:29 +0000

A dozen Top 40 hits from September 2004

Variety Hits 5

BVW — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 20:08:02 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything.

End of Summer Disco Party

BVW — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:58:51 +0000

It's the unofficial last weekend of summer. What better way to celebrate than with a Disco Extravaganza?

Shared Song Titles

BVW — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:56:48 +0000

Six song titles. Twelve unique songs.

August 1999

BVW — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from August 1999

Songs That Rock

BVW — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:00:11 +0000

A dozen songs that rock.

Summer 1968

BVW — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:12:07 +0000

A random assortment of Top 40 hits from the summer of 1968

Fun 90s Mix 2

BVW — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:20:10 +0000

Another random assortment of fun pop songs and commercials from the 1990s

August 2008

BVW — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:35:15 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from August 2008

Variety Hits 4

BVW — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:46:15 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything.

August 1988

BVW — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:45:07 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from August 1988

The Beatles 1962-1966: An Alternate Tracklist - Record Two

BVW — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 02:50:58 +0000

An alternate tracklist for Record Two of the Beatles "Red Album" which is the original Beatles compilation set from 1973

July 1983

BVW — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:52:39 +0000

A dozen Top 40 radio hits from July 1983

Fun 90s Mix 1

BVW — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:21:02 +0000

A random assortment of fun pop songs and commercials from the 1990s, as well as some 90s TV clips remembering Regis Philbin.

Album Rock Songs That Go Together

BVW — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:08:05 +0000

Some well known classic album rock songs that go well together with their song neighbor from the album

July 2009

BVW — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:13:18 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from July 2009

Variety Hits 3

BVW — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 22:25:23 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything. And yes, the show starts out saying there will be 10 songs but there are actually 12. Math was never a strong suit.

The Beatles 1962-1966: An Alternate Tracklist - Record One

BVW — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:42:24 +0000

An alternate tracklist for Record One of the Beatles "Red Album" which is the original Beatles compilation set from 1973

July 1977

BVW — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:05:29 +0000

Fifteen Top 40 radio hits from July 1977

Variety Hits 2

BVW — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:47:23 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything.

June 1981

BVW — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:21:31 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from June 1981

William Shatner

BVW — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 02:22:31 +0000

A celebration of the musical career of William Shatner

June 1972

BVW — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:49:46 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from June 1972

Father's Day

BVW — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:48:13 +0000

A supersized Father's Day special featuring music and other clips for my dad.

That's Not The 80s?

BVW — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:49:35 +0000

10 songs that you may have thought were from the 80s, but are not!

June 1965

BVW — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 23:54:40 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from June 1965

Traveling the USA

BVW — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:21:04 +0000

A re recorded version of the show I originally did in April. A virtual road trip from coast to coast including music and comedy bits. Now with tighter editing and all new voicetracks that don't sound like I recorded the show in a drainpipe. And we once again try to get some of Aunt Sally's Pecan Pralines.

Variety Hits 1

BVW — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:25:35 +0000

No theme, no format. Just playing anything. And a secret about those "We Play Anything" radio stations. (Hint: they don't)

June 2003

BVW — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:21:05 +0000

A dozen Top 40 radio hits from June 2003

Forgotten 80s Hits from Remembered 80s Artists

BVW — Fri, 29 May 2020 02:42:32 +0000

10 often forgotten pop songs from the 80s from remembered 80s artists

May 1995

BVW — Mon, 25 May 2020 17:02:29 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from May 1995

Covering The Beatles

BVW — Sat, 23 May 2020 22:07:36 +0000

10 artists cover classic Beatles songs

Successful Solo Artists from Successful Groups

BVW — Wed, 20 May 2020 00:57:09 +0000

12 songs from artists that were successful on their own as well as with a group

May 1989

BVW — Sat, 16 May 2020 17:50:40 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from May 1989

Mother's Day

BVW — Sat, 09 May 2020 02:40:43 +0000

A supersized special show for Mother's Day

May 2000

BVW — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:31:36 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from May 2000

May 1979

BVW — Fri, 01 May 2020 23:11:41 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from May 1979

Lost 1980

BVW — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:43:33 +0000

Ten Top 40 hits from 1980 that may or may not be the reason music from 1980 is so forgettable

April 1982

BVW — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:11:49 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from April 1982

Instrumentals

BVW — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:05:22 +0000

Ten instrumentals from a variety of time periods and genres

April 1967

BVW — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:12:18 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from April 1967

April 1986

BVW — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:51:35 +0000

Eleven Top 40 radio hits from April 1986

The Same... But Different

BVW — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:23:23 +0000

Five sets of two songs each that are the same, but different.

April 1974

BVW — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:38:54 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from April 1974

March 2005

BVW — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:07:02 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from March 2005

March 1978

BVW — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:43:30 +0000

Eleven Top 40 radio hits from March 1978, plus a bonus track from 1964

March 1998

BVW — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:48:40 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from March 1998

March 1984

BVW — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:14:35 +0000

Ten Top 40 radio hits from March 1984