This week, I’m joined by Dan Dissinger and Manny Coelho from The Nostalgia Test, and together we’re diving deep into a mixtape celebrating the universal feeling of nostalgia. These aren’t just songs that make us personally nostalgic—they’re songs that are about nostalgia itself, capturing memories of past times, old friendships, first loves, childhood moments, favorite places, and even fleeting snapshots frozen in a (ahem) photograph.

From wistful melodies to lyrics that pull you back to another era, this playlist spans genres, decades, and emotions, exploring how music can transport us to the past. Whether you’re feeling sentimental, reflective, or just curious about how artists translate memory into song, this episode is packed with stories behind the tracks, why they resonate, and the unique ways they evoke that bittersweet sense of “remember when.” Get ready to feel time slip away as we explore the songs that make nostalgia come alive.

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My Chemical Romance – Welcome To The Black Parade

The Killers – When You Were Young

Nickelback – Photograph

Blink 182 – Parking Lot

Macklemore (feat. Ke$ha) – Good Old Days

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime

Dionne Warwick – That’s What Friends Are For

Ed Sheeran – Castle on the Hill

Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue

Kermit the Frog – Rainbow Connection

Bruce Springsteen – Glory Days

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – Even The Losers

Peter, Paul and Mary – Right Field

Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay

Blues Traveler – Back In The Day

Brandi Carlile – The Story

Green Day – Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

Skid Row – I Remember You

Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy

Billy Joel – Scenes From Italian Restaurant

The Beatles – Yesterday