Episode

1983 vs. 1993: Who Won the Billboard Hot 100? (Michael Jackson vs. Whitney Houston)

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Totally 80s and 90s Recall

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Mar 31, 2026

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Summary

Dave and Rob go head-to-head to decide which year truly ruled the airwaves, pitting the synth-pop perfection of 1983 against the grunge and G-funk revolution of 1993. It’s a nostalgic showdown between Thriller and The Bodyguard as they break down the charts, the culture, and the hits that defined two iconic decades