The Todd
@thetoddindy.bsky.social
Co-host of A Blast From the Past
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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I hadn't heard Holly Johnson's "Love Train" prior to this week. It is a really good song and should have done better than it's #65 in the US. However, by 1989, I can see how this would have faired much better in 1987 if he could have released it back then.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I hadn't heard Holly Johnson's "Love Train" prior to this week. It is a really good song and should have done better than it's #65 in the US. However, by 1989, I can see how this would have faired much better in 1987 if he could have released it back then.
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Styx's "Boat on the River" is a great album cut that features Tommy Shaw on mandolin, Dennis DeYoung on accordion and Chuck Panozzo on a board double bass. A fun song you should listen to more often!
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December 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Styx's "Boat on the River" is a great album cut that features Tommy Shaw on mandolin, Dennis DeYoung on accordion and Chuck Panozzo on a board double bass. A fun song you should listen to more often!
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My mom really loved the Monkees. I enjoyed watching the reruns on Channel 40 back in the day and on Nickelodeon.
"Last Train to Clarksville" was on of her favorite songs and it was fun to play it on the show tonight.
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"Last Train to Clarksville" was on of her favorite songs and it was fun to play it on the show tonight.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
My mom really loved the Monkees. I enjoyed watching the reruns on Channel 40 back in the day and on Nickelodeon.
"Last Train to Clarksville" was on of her favorite songs and it was fun to play it on the show tonight.
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"Last Train to Clarksville" was on of her favorite songs and it was fun to play it on the show tonight.
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It's time once again for A Blast From the Past! Modes of transportation - planes, trains, cars, boats, walking and running will be in the song titles for tonight.
We kick things off with Billy Ocean and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car".
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We kick things off with Billy Ocean and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car".
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December 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
It's time once again for A Blast From the Past! Modes of transportation - planes, trains, cars, boats, walking and running will be in the song titles for tonight.
We kick things off with Billy Ocean and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car".
#abftp
We kick things off with Billy Ocean and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car".
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I'm at the helm of A Blast From the Past this evening. With holiday travel nearly on us, tonight's theme is songs with planes, trains and automobiles as well as boat, walk and run in the title.
Tune in at 10e/7p to 88.7 @WICRonline in Indy or on your favorite app.
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Tune in at 10e/7p to 88.7 @WICRonline in Indy or on your favorite app.
#abftp
December 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I'm at the helm of A Blast From the Past this evening. With holiday travel nearly on us, tonight's theme is songs with planes, trains and automobiles as well as boat, walk and run in the title.
Tune in at 10e/7p to 88.7 @WICRonline in Indy or on your favorite app.
#abftp
Tune in at 10e/7p to 88.7 @WICRonline in Indy or on your favorite app.
#abftp
Planning my next show on A Blast From the Past. My theme will be Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and all things transportation).
Give me a song suggestion with plane, train, car, bike, walk, run, etc. and it might end up on the show!
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Give me a song suggestion with plane, train, car, bike, walk, run, etc. and it might end up on the show!
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December 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Planning my next show on A Blast From the Past. My theme will be Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and all things transportation).
Give me a song suggestion with plane, train, car, bike, walk, run, etc. and it might end up on the show!
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Give me a song suggestion with plane, train, car, bike, walk, run, etc. and it might end up on the show!
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Thanks to everyone who tuned into the show and tweeted and posted during the show! I hope you enjoyed the Bands with Numbers in their Name show as much as I did.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Thanks to everyone who tuned into the show and tweeted and posted during the show! I hope you enjoyed the Bands with Numbers in their Name show as much as I did.
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Another British band on the show, this time it's Heaven 17. The English synth-pop band from Sheffield formed in 1980.
"Let Me Go" was their biggest hit in the US, parking at #74 on the Hot 100 chart. However, they had 3 Top 10 guys in the UK
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"Let Me Go" was their biggest hit in the US, parking at #74 on the Hot 100 chart. However, they had 3 Top 10 guys in the UK
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November 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Another British band on the show, this time it's Heaven 17. The English synth-pop band from Sheffield formed in 1980.
"Let Me Go" was their biggest hit in the US, parking at #74 on the Hot 100 chart. However, they had 3 Top 10 guys in the UK
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"Let Me Go" was their biggest hit in the US, parking at #74 on the Hot 100 chart. However, they had 3 Top 10 guys in the UK
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999's "Homicide" was a song request by listener Tom. I'm always happy to play a song request from listeners. Sometimes it may take a bit to play them, tho. 😁
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November 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
999's "Homicide" was a song request by listener Tom. I'm always happy to play a song request from listeners. Sometimes it may take a bit to play them, tho. 😁
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I've always loved Timbuk 3's "My Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades". I like the mix of peppy and upbeat music (and the harmonica) mixed with the lyrics about the pending nuclear Holocaust and the need for shades to protect from the blast.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I've always loved Timbuk 3's "My Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades". I like the mix of peppy and upbeat music (and the harmonica) mixed with the lyrics about the pending nuclear Holocaust and the need for shades to protect from the blast.
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