Episode 176: Classic Christmas 1

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!

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!

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

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) 

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

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!

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)

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!

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!

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)