The Todd
@thetoddindy.bsky.social
Co-host of A Blast From the Past
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A Blast from the Past: A Retro Radio Show From the 80s and 90s
The online home for A Blast From the Past...a retro radio show dedicated to great songs of the 80s/90s and the memories that go with them.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:29 AM
If you watched Saturday morning cartoons in the 70s and 80s, odds are you saw the Road Runner Show theme song at least once. #abftp
youtube.com/watch?v=OwYQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=OwYQ...
Road Runner Show TV Theme Original Opening
YouTube video by colonelgreenn
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January 11, 2026 at 4:36 AM
If you watched Saturday morning cartoons in the 70s and 80s, odds are you saw the Road Runner Show theme song at least once. #abftp
youtube.com/watch?v=OwYQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=OwYQ...
The guitar solo at the end of Lionel Richie's "Running with the Night"was done by Toto's Steve Lukather and was supposedly dinner in one take. The solo is a rather long one and Richie was so memorized he didn't tell Lukather that he could stop. It eventually just had out. #abftp
January 11, 2026 at 4:19 AM
The guitar solo at the end of Lionel Richie's "Running with the Night"was done by Toto's Steve Lukather and was supposedly dinner in one take. The solo is a rather long one and Richie was so memorized he didn't tell Lukather that he could stop. It eventually just had out. #abftp
The Bangles' "Walking Down Your Street" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It's just such a great and hits all the right buttons for me. #abftp
January 11, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The Bangles' "Walking Down Your Street" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It's just such a great and hits all the right buttons for me. #abftp
Playing the follow-up to Dexy's Midnight runners hit "Come On Eileen", "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When you Smile)". I'm sure you probably didn't hear this in the US on the radio, bit it was a Top 5 hit in the UK. #abft
January 11, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Playing the follow-up to Dexy's Midnight runners hit "Come On Eileen", "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When you Smile)". I'm sure you probably didn't hear this in the US on the radio, bit it was a Top 5 hit in the UK. #abft
I'm not sure if I heard Yello's "The Race" before, but it is a fun and energetic song. It is Europe's version of their song "Oh Yeah!" From the Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Secret of My Success movies. #abftp
January 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
I'm not sure if I heard Yello's "The Race" before, but it is a fun and energetic song. It is Europe's version of their song "Oh Yeah!" From the Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Secret of My Success movies. #abftp
If the song "Sidewalk Talk"sounds like a Madonna song, well that's because it is! Madonna wrote the song and gave it to g her boyfriend at the time, the NYC club DJ known as Jellybean. She also arranged the vocals and sang background vocals. #abftp
January 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM
If the song "Sidewalk Talk"sounds like a Madonna song, well that's because it is! Madonna wrote the song and gave it to g her boyfriend at the time, the NYC club DJ known as Jellybean. She also arranged the vocals and sang background vocals. #abftp
After some running with Paul McCartney and Wings, let's "Walk the Dinosaur" with Was (Not Was).
They are not a one-hit wonder by the way!
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They are not a one-hit wonder by the way!
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January 11, 2026 at 3:10 AM
After some running with Paul McCartney and Wings, let's "Walk the Dinosaur" with Was (Not Was).
They are not a one-hit wonder by the way!
#abftp
They are not a one-hit wonder by the way!
#abftp
It's my turn at helm for A Blast From the Past this week. With the turn of the year, I thought an Exercise theme was fitting this week. Songs & bands with walk, run, jump and more in the name will be heard.
Tune in at 10 to WICR 88.7 in Indy or on the app of your choice.
#abftp
Tune in at 10 to WICR 88.7 in Indy or on the app of your choice.
#abftp
January 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
It's my turn at helm for A Blast From the Past this week. With the turn of the year, I thought an Exercise theme was fitting this week. Songs & bands with walk, run, jump and more in the name will be heard.
Tune in at 10 to WICR 88.7 in Indy or on the app of your choice.
#abftp
Tune in at 10 to WICR 88.7 in Indy or on the app of your choice.
#abftp
If you're not familiar with Bob Rivers, he had several comedy parody albums in the 80s and 90s. "The 12 Pains of Christmas" is probably his best known Xmas tune, but I found "Wreck the Malls" funny and a reminder of the Xmas chaos of the malls in the 80s. #abftp
December 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
If you're not familiar with Bob Rivers, he had several comedy parody albums in the 80s and 90s. "The 12 Pains of Christmas" is probably his best known Xmas tune, but I found "Wreck the Malls" funny and a reminder of the Xmas chaos of the malls in the 80s. #abftp
A request by Mrs. The Todd for her favorite Xmas time - the duet of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's "Peace on Earth/little Drummer Boy".
The "Peace on Earth"prob was written for the TV show because Bowie refused to sing "Little Drummer Boy". #abftp
The "Peace on Earth"prob was written for the TV show because Bowie refused to sing "Little Drummer Boy". #abftp
December 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A request by Mrs. The Todd for her favorite Xmas time - the duet of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's "Peace on Earth/little Drummer Boy".
The "Peace on Earth"prob was written for the TV show because Bowie refused to sing "Little Drummer Boy". #abftp
The "Peace on Earth"prob was written for the TV show because Bowie refused to sing "Little Drummer Boy". #abftp
I should go find the picture of Jason as Mr. Heatmiser. He is a really good Heatmiser.
I can't believe I did not find Big Bag Voodoo Daddy's swing version of "Mr. Heatmiser" until last week. #abftp
I can't believe I did not find Big Bag Voodoo Daddy's swing version of "Mr. Heatmiser" until last week. #abftp
December 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I should go find the picture of Jason as Mr. Heatmiser. He is a really good Heatmiser.
I can't believe I did not find Big Bag Voodoo Daddy's swing version of "Mr. Heatmiser" until last week. #abftp
I can't believe I did not find Big Bag Voodoo Daddy's swing version of "Mr. Heatmiser" until last week. #abftp
You can't really top the original "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Thurl Ravencroft, but Darius Rucker's version from 2014 is a nice, updated version of the song. It's also a family affair as his kids are part of the background vocals.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:44 AM
You can't really top the original "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Thurl Ravencroft, but Darius Rucker's version from 2014 is a nice, updated version of the song. It's also a family affair as his kids are part of the background vocals.
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"Christmas Day" is not your typical Christmas song. A modern-day telling of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus, it's not something you can really hum along with but it's quirky and fun.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
"Christmas Day" is not your typical Christmas song. A modern-day telling of Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus, it's not something you can really hum along with but it's quirky and fun.
#abftp
#abftp
The most recent song on the show tonight, from 2022. Per Gessle and PG Roxette with "Wishing You the Best for Xmas". Love that he put the band back together and is touring again.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The most recent song on the show tonight, from 2022. Per Gessle and PG Roxette with "Wishing You the Best for Xmas". Love that he put the band back together and is touring again.
#abftp
#abftp
The most recent song on the show tonight, from 2022. Per Gessle and PG Roxette with "Wishing You the Best for Xmas". Love that he put the band back together and is touring again.
#abftp
#abftp
December 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The most recent song on the show tonight, from 2022. Per Gessle and PG Roxette with "Wishing You the Best for Xmas". Love that he put the band back together and is touring again.
#abftp
#abftp
Tune in tonight from 10:00 to midnight for a special A Blast From the Past - our 4th Periodic Xmas Extravaganza. We'll have some great Xmas songs, some fun stories and a special guest.
Tune in to 88.7 FM @WICRonline in Indy or WICR on your favorite app.
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Tune in to 88.7 FM @WICRonline in Indy or WICR on your favorite app.
#abftp
December 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Tune in tonight from 10:00 to midnight for a special A Blast From the Past - our 4th Periodic Xmas Extravaganza. We'll have some great Xmas songs, some fun stories and a special guest.
Tune in to 88.7 FM @WICRonline in Indy or WICR on your favorite app.
#abftp
Tune in to 88.7 FM @WICRonline in Indy or WICR on your favorite app.
#abftp
The video for Madness's song "Night Boat to Cairo" was scrambled together very quickly and looks liked it was a high school project that was thrown together at the last minute...with lots of alcohol involved. 🤣 Give it a watch and enjoy! #abftp
youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?...
youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?...
Madness - Night Boat to Cairo (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Madness
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The video for Madness's song "Night Boat to Cairo" was scrambled together very quickly and looks liked it was a high school project that was thrown together at the last minute...with lots of alcohol involved. 🤣 Give it a watch and enjoy! #abftp
youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?...
youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA?...
One of the parts of A Blast From the Past I have loved is digging up those obscure and forgotten songs. The Escape Club's "Walking Through Walls" was a minor hit but I don't remember hearing it when came out.
Maybe you remember it or maybe this is the first time hearing it.
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Maybe you remember it or maybe this is the first time hearing it.
#abftp
December 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
One of the parts of A Blast From the Past I have loved is digging up those obscure and forgotten songs. The Escape Club's "Walking Through Walls" was a minor hit but I don't remember hearing it when came out.
Maybe you remember it or maybe this is the first time hearing it.
#abftp
Maybe you remember it or maybe this is the first time hearing it.
#abftp
I love the video for the Foo Fighters "Learn to Fly". The band members play multiple parts and we get cameos from Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. #abftp
youtu.be/1VQ_3sBZEm0?...
youtu.be/1VQ_3sBZEm0?...
Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by foofightersVEVO
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I love the video for the Foo Fighters "Learn to Fly". The band members play multiple parts and we get cameos from Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. #abftp
youtu.be/1VQ_3sBZEm0?...
youtu.be/1VQ_3sBZEm0?...
I had a hard debate between playing Queen's "I'm in Love with My Car" and "Bicycle Race". I went with "I'm in Love with My Car" because I wanted to play a lesser heard song and I think it is great that drummer Roger Taylor wrote and sung the song.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I had a hard debate between playing Queen's "I'm in Love with My Car" and "Bicycle Race". I went with "I'm in Love with My Car" because I wanted to play a lesser heard song and I think it is great that drummer Roger Taylor wrote and sung the song.
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#abftp
The "Love Boat" theme song that was released as a single is not quite as good as the theme that opened and closed the show. It is very much more disco-y.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The "Love Boat" theme song that was released as a single is not quite as good as the theme that opened and closed the show. It is very much more disco-y.
#abftp
#abftp