As a CIA agent on a top-secret mission, Duff Dixon traveled through time using a device given to mankind by inter-dimensional aliens. After ten billion long years of trying to save the world, he's ready to enjoy his retirement. On Play it by Year, Duff explores the history of popular music with a twist: each episode focuses on a single year and the songs that defined it. So tune in as Duff talks pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, country, life, Texas 5A division 2 high school football, and (at the insistance of his pushy callers) the future, aliens, and the CIA's deepest, darkest secrets.
WE'RE UNDER ATTACK! Trapped in the booth, Duff has no choice but to keep the show going. Twists, turns, and tunes from 1970! He's not even middle management!
It's 1989 and Duff has an unnecessarily wordy question to ask. He'll play an eccelctic selection of tunes and talk to friends, enemies, and in-betweens along the way. Bow bow bowwwwww!
It's 1989 and Duff has an unnecessarily wordy question to ask. He'll play an eccelctic selection of tunes and talk to friends, enemies, and in-betweens along the way. Bow bow bowwwwww!
After a protracted hiatus, Duff is back and he's playing it by year once again! He'll chat with old friends, make a new friend, and play an ecclectic selection of songs from 2015. Stay cool!
After a protracted hiatus, Duff is back and he's playing it by year once again! He'll chat with old friends, make a new friend, and play an ecclectic selection of songs from 2015. Stay cool!
Welcome to the bunker! Duff and the gang get acclimated to their new underground digs, scored by hote tunes from 1967. Bon appetit!
Welcome to the bunker! Duff and the gang get acclimated to their new underground digs, scored by hote tunes from 1967. Bon appetit!
Welcome to Bright Light Assisted Living Center! Duff does the show on location, playing tunes from 1999 and trying to save the world in-between. Plus, a heist! What year is it?
Welcome to Bright Light Assisted Living Center! Duff does the show on location, playing tunes from 1999 and trying to save the world in-between. Plus, a heist! What year is it?
SCREWSTON IN THE HOUSE! It's 2004, and Duff just got inducted into the ice cream of the month club. He'll wooze his way through another action-packed episode, and even touch bases with an old colleague. Poooooison!
SCREWSTON IN THE HOUSE! It's 2004, and Duff just got inducted into the ice cream of the month club. He'll wooze his way through another action-packed episode, and even touch bases with an old colleague. Poooooison!
CHOO CHOO, here comes that Freedom Train! It's 1976, and Duff is celebrating America's birthday, as well as the long-awaited return of a beloved and dearly missed caller. Then Duff faces off against a mysterious intruder. Oi oi oi!
CHOO CHOO, here comes that Freedom Train! It's 1976, and Duff is celebrating America's birthday, as well as the long-awaited return of a beloved and dearly missed caller. Then Duff faces off against a mysterious intruder. Oi oi oi!
Ladies, ladies, ladies! Duff gets in touch with his feminine side for a very very short walk down memory lane as he explores the tunes of 2020. But first, we say goodbye to a Play it by Year legend in a touching memorial service. Five stars!
Ladies, ladies, ladies! Duff gets in touch with his feminine side for a very very short walk down memory lane as he explores the tunes of 2020. But first, we say goodbye to a Play it by Year legend in a touching memorial service. Five stars!
Duff takes a break from the established show format to play some blocks that don't quite fit into single years. He talks to a number of self-described experts, has a troubling chat with the Green Man, and ponders existence as a brine shrimp.
Duff takes a break from the established show format to play some blocks that don't quite fit into single years. He talks to a number of self-described experts, has a troubling chat with the Green Man, and ponders existence as a brine shrimp.
Who'd've thought when Duff sat down to do an episoe on 2013 he'd be in for such a wild ride? Colleen Claxton joins as co-host, and the war against Arkangel is escalating, for better and for much, much worse.
Who'd've thought when Duff sat down to do an episoe on 2013 he'd be in for such a wild ride? Colleen Claxton joins as co-host, and the war against Arkangel is escalating, for better and for much, much worse.
After an end-of-year hiatus, Play it by Year returns with songs from 1980! Two friends who Duff hasn't spoken to in a while make a return to the show, albeit in vastly different ways, and we learn that under the right circumstances, A.R.C.H.I.E. can actually be even more annoying than usual. #COLCHIE!
After an end-of-year hiatus, Play it by Year returns with songs from 1980! Two friends who Duff hasn't spoken to in a while make a return to the show, albeit in vastly different ways, and we learn that under the right circumstances, A.R.C.H.I.E. can actually be even more annoying than usual. #COLCHIE!
So long, national innocence, cause 1963 has arrived and Duff is in the grassy knoll playing those hot, hot jams. He talks about mayhem and power fantasies, and tries to make a deal with Colleen's son aka Howard aka Dave.
So long, national innocence, cause 1963 has arrived and Duff is in the grassy knoll playing those hot, hot jams. He talks about mayhem and power fantasies, and tries to make a deal with Colleen's son aka Howard aka Dave.
The year was 1995, and the tunes were da bomb. Duff swaps unpopular opinions with listeners, and then Colleen tries to iron things out with her son. Play it by Year ain't nothin' to [explitive] with!
The year was 1995, and the tunes were da bomb. Duff swaps unpopular opinions with listeners, and then Colleen tries to iron things out with her son. Play it by Year ain't nothin' to [explitive] with!
The year was 1995, and the music was rad. Duff swaps unpopular opinions with his callers, and then Colleen Claxton attempts to iron things out with her long-lost son.
It's 2001 and Duff's motto when it comes to showing up every Sunday night to play cool music is "Never Forget." Also Colleen and Duff finally tracked down her son, so it's family reunion time! Gamers rise up!
It's 2001 and Duff's motto when it comes to showing up every Sunday night to play cool music is "Never Forget." Also Colleen and Duff finally tracked down her son, so it's family reunion time! Gamers rise up!
Follow the money, because it's 1972 and the preisdent is a crook! Duff is holding it down with the great tunes as always, plus Arkangel has sprung a leak! Mess around and find out, Jive Turkey!
Follow the money, because it's 1972 and the preisdent is a crook! Duff is holding it down with the great tunes as always, plus Arkangel has sprung a leak! Mess around and find out, Jive Turkey!
It's 1982 and Duff is ready to Boogie! Timestronaut gumshoe Colleen Claxton is back, and the Time Team is looking for a break in the case! Plus an interview with Trevor Ikrath and Maxton Stenstrom of One-Hit Wonders of the World! Don't miss this exciting edition GO BRUINS!
It's 1982 and Duff is ready to Boogie! Timestronaut gumshoe Colleen Claxton is back, and the Time Team is looking for a break in the case! Plus an interview with Trevor Ikrath and Maxton Stenstrom of One-Hit Wonders of the World! Don't miss this exciting edition GO BRUINS!
Duff is here to play music from six impossibly long years ago! RICHARD has been very busy with a new project, and Duff meets an important new ally. Ok I'm being coy but that project RICHARD was working on was a sweet new website for this show, so you should go check it out! While you're at it, you might want to check out RICHARD's blog...
Duff is here to play music from six impossibly long years ago! RICHARD has been very busy with a new project, and Duff meets an important new ally. Ok I'm being coy but that project RICHARD was working on was a sweet new website for this show, so you should go [check it out! ](http://piby.info) While you're at it, you might want to check out [RICHARD's blog](http://richardtruth.com)...
Duff is here to play music from six impossibly long years ago! RICHARD has been very busy with a new project, and Duff meets an important new ally. Ok I'm being coy but that project RICHARD was working on was a sweet new website for this show, so you should go check it out! While you're at it, you might want to check out RICHARD's blog...
Nana nana nana nana / Nana nana nana nana BATMAN! Duff Dixon is playing songs from 1966 and asking callers to compare themselves to the Dark Knight himself. Then, Duff's old bosses call him, and I'm not gonna lie, it's a drag. Will Duff be able to take their vibe-killing energies in stride? Find out: same Duff time, same Duff channel! [Listen to Play it by Year live on Mixlr](http://mixlr.com/duffdixon) [Follow Duff on Twitter](http://twitter.com/duff_dixon) [Join Play it by Year on Facebook](http://https://www.facebook.com/Play-it-by-Year-with-Duff-Dixon-108135117719243)
Nana nana nana nana / Nana nana nana nana BATMAN! Duff Dixon is playing songs from 1966 and asking callers to compare themselves to the Dark Knight himself. Then, Duff's old bosses call him, and I'm not gonna lie, it's a drag. Will Duff be able to take their vibe-killing energies in stride? Find out: same Duff time, same Duff channel! Listen to Play it by Year live on Mixlr Follow Duff on Twitter Join Play it by Year on Facebook
The turn of the millennium is almost here, but don't turn that dial because Duff is taking great calls and playing great tunes from 1998. Plus a virtual tour of Bright Light Assisted Living Center!
The turn of the millennium is almost here, but don't turn that dial because Duff is taking great calls and playing great tunes from 1998. Plus a virtual tour of Bright Light Assisted Living Center!
After a couple of wild weeks, things are finally back to normal! Duff plays tunes spanning a whole decade, and celebrates Halloween! Plus don't miss his exciting interview with influential Twitter iconoclast, Jack Allison. Cue castle_thunder_sfx.wav!
After a couple of wild weeks, things are finally back to normal! Duff plays tunes spanning a whole decade, and celebrates Halloween! Plus don't miss his exciting interview with influential Twitter iconoclast, Jack Allison. Cue castlethundersfx.wav!
Duff, having triumphed over the darkness within, is back in full form with a classic episode! Songs from 2008! A mind-blowing guest co-host(s)! An appearance from Mike Mitchell of the Dougboys podcast and Netflix's Love! It's all here, and it's all year! (bad catchphrase, do not use again)
Duff, having triumphed over the darkness within, is back in full form with a classic episode! Songs from 2008! A mind-blowing guest co-host(s)! An appearance from Mike Mitchell of the Dougboys podcast and Netflix's Love! It's all here, and it's all year! (bad catchphrase, do not use again)
Well, here's the good news: Duff is back And he does definitely play songs from 1977, that's just objectively true. Honestly not sure what I should put here. Are you a rubber-necker? Like if there's a bad accident on the side of the road do you slow down so you can get a good look? Then boy do I have an episode of Play it by Year for you.
Well, here's the good news: Duff is back And he does definitely play songs from 1977, that's just objectively true. Honestly not sure what I should put here. Are you a rubber-necker? Like if there's a bad accident on the side of the road do you slow down so you can get a good look? Then boy do I have an episode of Play it by Year for you.
Happy Birthday to Duff Dixon! It's 1987 night, so jack your body and bang your head as Duff interviews plus-sized model Katana Fatale, plays a speed round of movie trivia, and receives some terrible, terrible news.
Happy Birthday to Duff Dixon! It's 1987 night, so jack your body and bang your head as Duff interviews plus-sized model Katana Fatale, plays a speed round of movie trivia, and receives some terrible, terrible news.
You might feel like a time traveler yourself when Duff takes you allllllll the way back to 2018 for a night of Latin spice and British... saltiness? Duff introduces another time traveler with troubling results, and life pivots on its very axis.
You might feel like a time traveler yourself when Duff takes you allllllll the way back to 2018 for a night of Latin spice and British... saltiness? Duff introduces another time traveler with troubling results, and life pivots on its very axis.
It's 1960 and America is surf crazy! Duff plays cool music and talks to Lambda award winning author Casey Plett. He also reconnects with an old work... friend?
It's 1960 and America is surf crazy! Duff plays cool music and talks to Lambda award winning author Casey Plett. He also reconnects with an old work... friend?
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