1980s Now (formerly The 80its) is a weekly examination of the importance of 1980s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 1980s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative.
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The 1980s Now podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who loves the 80s or even just appreciates the impact that this iconic decade had on popular culture. Hosted by Will and Ray, the podcast is a delightful blend of humor, nostalgia, and informative discussions about all things 80s. From interviews with guests who were integral to the era, such as Chris Butler, to exploring various aspects of 80s music and movies, this podcast truly captures the essence of what made the 80s so special.
One of the best aspects of The 1980s Now podcast is how well Will and Ray play off each other. Their banter is hilarious and their chemistry shines through in every episode. They have a fantastic ability to balance humor with insightful commentary, making for a truly entertaining listening experience. Additionally, the choice of guests on the show is excellent. Whether it's musicians, actors, or experts in a particular field related to the 80s, every guest brings something unique and interesting to the table.
However, there are no apparent worst aspects of this podcast. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable, ensuring that each episode is filled with intriguing discussions and entertaining content. Even if there may be personal preferences regarding certain topics covered or guests featured on the show, it's difficult to find any significant flaws in The 1980s Now podcast.
In conclusion, The 1980s Now podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone who has a fondness for the 80s or simply wants to learn more about this influential decade. Will and Ray bring their A-game in every episode, creating a humorous and nostalgic atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. With their witty banter and insightful commentary, they bring out the best aspects of everything related to the 80s. Overall, this podcast is a delightful trip down memory lane that will leave you eagerly awaiting each new episode.
Will and Ray discuss examples of the so-called Mandela Effect. But first, that the duo reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:20 - A new clue to The Thing ending?12:00 - Does anyone want this St. Elmo's Fire sequel?22:00 - Is this the new Pamela Vorhees?33:20 - Are these really Mandela Effects?59:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Will chats with psychologists Ben Taitz, Colt Blunt and Travis Langley about the role pop culture plays as we navigate real-life challenges. Can it be a healthy distraction? Can it provide inspiration? Or is it just It frivolous nonsnse? 0:00 - IntroductionFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowTravis Langley website>>> https://www.travislangley.info/.Travis Langley IG>>> https://www.instagram.com/drtravislangley/.Travis Langley Books>>>https://tinyurl.com/2bta5ffuMore about Ben Taitz>>>https://tinyurl.com/54x6v2xxPsychology for Geeks>>> https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/home.Colt Blunt's Books>>>https://tinyurl.com/bdj84enjDebbie's Dream Foundation>>>https://debbiesdream.org/WonderCon 2025>>>https://www.comic-con.org/wc/Anime Las Vegas>>>https://www.animelasvegas.com/
In a special interview, Will speaks with Laurie Miller, who along with Sandra Casañas and Alé Lorenzo were the founding members of Exposé. Together, they toured the country performing the future hit tracks that earned them contract with Arista Records. Now, Laurie is performing once again with O-Baby, another vocal group from Exposé's hit-making producer DJ Martinee.0:00 - Introduction3:58 - Interview with Laurie MillerFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about O-Baby on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/djm_obabyFollow O-Baby on Facbook at https://www.facebook.com/FormerlyTheOriginalExpose.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss whether the Academy Award Best Picture winners in the 1980s also blockbuster films? Before that the trio reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:21 - Announcements8:00 - Goonies 2 is official15:30 - Will the Goonies invite Trumper supporter Robert Davi back?24:30 - John Ratzenberger shares scary Cheers' story31:04 - I Want My 80s touring in 202536:55 - Village People cop sends first cease and desist44:43 - Were the 1980s Best Picture winner also blockbusters?1:12:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowSupport Feeding Medina at https://feedingmedinacounty.org/Learn more about O-Baby at https://www.instagram.com/djm_obaby
Will chats with Josh Spiegel, the host of Movie Timelines, a popular YouTube channel that has sets out to bring clarity to the often muddled continuity of various of horror movie franchises. Additionally, our guest is documenting all of the horror films of various decades, including the 20s, 30s, and most importantly, the 1980s. Most recently, Josh has also begun chronicling every sci-fiction film released during our favorite decade.0:00 - Introduction9:02 - Interview Start40:45 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowVisit Movie Timelines on YouTube at https://80its.captivate.fm/movietimelines.
Will chats with DJ Martinee the multi-platinum record-selling songwriter and producer, who helped pioneer freestyle music in the 1980s.In 1984, DJ Martinee formed the hit vocal group Exposé, which became the first to attain four Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including the song written by our guest “Seasons Change.” In fact, he wrote all of the songs on the band's first album “Exposure” and most of the tracks on their 1989 follow up “What You Don't Know.”DJ Martinee has also produced, written and remixed tracks for a number of other popular artists, including Ricky Martin, Dead or Alive, Celine Dion and The Pet Shop Boys. Today, our guest continues to working on new music in the studio and spinning hits as a DJ in the clubs.His latest group O-Baby, which includes Laurie Miller, a founding member of Exposé, will be performing March 7 at Café 27 in Southwest Ranches, Florida. And you can hear remixes of “Point of No Return,” featuring O-Baby, and including a wonderful ballad-version of the hit track, on all streaming platforms.0:00 - Introduction5:45 - Interview Start31:00 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow DJ Martinee on Facebook.Follow O-Baby on Facebook.See O-Baby at Cafe 27 on March 7.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:29 - Cher Goes Back to the 80s13:45 - Atari's New Asteroid Watch24:55 - Eddie Murphy Documentary31:25 - The Goonies Reunite for Ke Huy Quan39:15 - Josh Brolin's Harsh Acting Lesson from Steven Spielberg46:40 - The Creators of Superman Sue Warner Bros.54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Blockbuster Video: The Restaurant?16:30 - The Lost Boys: The Musical28:00 - Dolly Parton: The Musical33:25 - How Steven Spielberg stopped an ET Sequel38:50 - The new Paul Reubens documentary54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss why there are no longer songs about working. Before that, the trio reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Trump appoints 80s icons to made-up ambassadorships16:35 - MOTU x ThunderCats Crossover Figures Coming25:15 - Kelly Clarkson Covered Depeche Mode As Country Song34:30 - ‘The Toxic Avenger' Reboot Is Finally Coming to Theaters40:12 - Why isn't anyone singing about working anymore?56:35 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Will chats with professor and author Cait McKinney about their book, I Know You Are, but What Am I? In it, Cait explores the cultural legacy of Pee-wee Herman and his beloved cult television show. They show how the “children's show” perhaps prepares us for some of our current societal challenges, and how queer people relate to Pee-wee now.0:00 - Introduction8:10 - Interview Start50:10 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet your copy of I Know You Are, but What Am I? here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Ke Huy Quan is an action hero thanks to Steven Spielberg12:20 - No, Rob Lowe didn't record with Toto19:18 - Donald Fagen has strong words for "Yacht Rock"31:25 - Romulus director has fixed the cringey special FX (or so he says)42:30 - Police Academy actor Steve Guttenberg fights LA fires48:19 - Demi Moore was a popcorn actor1:00:51 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat are joined by Meg from Desperately Seeking the 80s. Together, the trio discusses current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction6:37 - Star Trek license plates cause tribble 13:24 - Unwrapped Christmas present from 197822:55 - Mike Myers was scared shitless33:43 - MPA has notes for the creators of The Monkey46:55 - Hulk Hogan was booed55:55 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowCheck out Desperately Seeking the 80s.
Will chats with author Douglas Burton about his newest book, The Heroine's Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction. It boldly presents a paradigm shift for story structure that is exciting for writers and audiences alike.Sourced entirely from heroine-centric stories. the heroine's labyrinth model offers a completely original and groundbreaking alternative to the hero's journey. The book has been endorsed by Hollywood and storytelling gurus such as Christopher Vogler and Matt Bird.0:00 - Introduction5:40 - Interview Start43:50 - 80s Movies Examples1:03:20 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about author Douglas A. Burton.Get your copy of The Heroine's Labyrinth.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction6:10 - The top 80s reboots and sequels released in 202412:48 - A search for Bigfoot turned deadly23:57 - Hollywood has found its Skeletor31:28 - A new, dark Pac-Man game is chomping this way42:59 - Did animated 80s movie spinoffs pave way for Disney+ shows?51:23 - The rumored Labyrinth reboot from Nosferatu director1:03:47 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Plus, why do we like Christmas + horror?0:00 - Introduction7:48 - Best place to be abducted by aliens14:40 - Rock You Like a Hurricane was X-rated21:25 - New comic book store smell policy33:00 - New cut of Caligula was released42:55 - Glass privacy blocks are back54:54 - Jessica Rabbit is too sexy1:06:00 - Tremors reboot is on the way1:18:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
For the holiday, the 1980s Now crew gifts the joy of the GenXGrownUp podcast. After a brief introduction from Will, Kat and Jon, listen to our co-host Jon as he leads his own trio of retro enthusiasts, as they discuss a terrifying phenomenon that haunted our favorite decade.In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Plus, why do we like Christmas + horror?0:00 - Introduction2:40 - The best episode of Secret Level is Pac-Man11:45 - Stephen King shutters his radio stations17:20 - Popeye is out for blood29:00 - Milli Vanilli wanted to give their Grammy back41:00 - Silent Night, Deadly Night turns 40 years old1:03:45 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet Michael Thomas Perone's new book here.
On this episode, Will chats with Matt Manjourides, producer of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and the follow up film to 1987's horror Street Trash .Matt grew up in 1980s Swampscott, MA - inspired by the action and horror films at the time, he made home movies with friends when not working at the family restaurant in Boston.After working with legend Lloyd Kaufman at Troma, Matt created production company Not the Funeral Home, reviving horror hosting with The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob on AMC+ and Shudder, producing high-value, low-budget films and raising over half a million dollars for charity.Watch Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage live on December 13 on Shudder TV or AMC+ TV. Snow is falling and the bodies are piling up for Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage, when Joe Bob and Darcy host two holiday horror flicks featuring so much bloodshed that Santa will think twice before coming down this chimney.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Then, they share the true story of the most brazen robbery of all time: The 1985 Christmas Heist.0:00 - Introduction8:25 - Oregon Trail the Movie16:30 - Village People Cop will Sue24:50 - Mattel Sued Over Porn Link35:13 - Do They Know It's Christmas?46:30 - True Crime: The 1985 Christmas Heist1:15:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet Michael Thomas Perone's new book here.Join Will live on Mr. Throwback Thursday on December 9 at 8pm Eastern on YouTube or Facebook.Mr. Throwback Thursday Live on YouTubeMr. Throwback Thursday Live on Facebook
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:45 - Kirk and Spock are back in a new short18:30 - Elon Musk calls for Wizard of the Coast to "burn in hell"29:30 - Live-action Voltron film is ramping up34:30 - Quick-thinking man survives rollercoaster46:10 - Ridley Scott regrets not protecting Aliens IP55:00 - You'll be able to live like Pac-Man in 20251:05:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - Netflix is being sued over the Paul-Tyson fight15:30 - Have the original Ghostbusters retired?21:00 - IHOP's new Indiana Jones' menu is lazy28:30 - Ralph Macchio/Karate Kid news33:50 - 1987's Street Trash has a requel42:10 - Star War's latest project is Goonies in space53:20 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction01:45 - Wicked movie XXX misprint10:50 - Danny DeVito praises The Penguin17:25 - Thriller was originally lame28:00 - Liam Neeson was originally Obi-Wan39:50 - Fear Street 198844:50 - Tremors may get a reboot56:30 - Tarantino saw 1984's Dune and that's enough1:03:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Is the new Running Man set in the 80s? We've got a theory.13:00 - Robert Zemeckis wants to go Back to the Future23:30 - Jessica Rabbit Is Too Hot for Disney35:30 - Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home 1980s style43:55 - Alien Abductee Sues Netflix58:20 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Lost video clears Sammy Hagar10:00 - Sean Astin stars in a new horror comedy18:00 - Eddie Munson's alive in a new comic30:00 - The 80s secret in Rihanna's song36:30 - Spot the true 1980s tale of tragedy1:24:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - New Karate Kid: Legends teaser8:00 - Unique Star Trek figures16:00 - 80s Costumes for your electric car21:20 - What is Delorean's new product?31:00 - Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira36:00 - Is Robert Englund done with Freddy?43:40 - You can now stay at the Deetz's52:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
On this episode, Will chats with Will Rigby, drummer and founding member of The dB's. While The dB's are credited with influencing the sound of others that came later in the decade, the band did not have the commercial success it deserved. Their path to greater exposure was likely hampered by the limited releases of their first two albums. In the 1980s, "Stands for Decibels" and "Repercussion" were only released on vinyl by the UK label Albion. Music lovers would have to find their record in a store that imported EPs or be among the few fortunate enough to hear them on an independent radio station. Fortunately, both of those albums have now been on vinyl for the first time US. Thanks to Propeller Sound Recordings, both remastered discs are available now. Visit thedbs.com to get yours.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:15 - Top Five 1980s Horror movies24:00 - The Dungeons and Dragons show coming to your town29:15 - The huge UFO announcement42:00 - The Rendlesham Incident1:39:40 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction5:00 - Evil Dead: The Musical is on vinyl14:00 - Purple Rain house is on Airbnb25:30 - Ghostbusters donuts are at Krispy Kreme34:30 - Another movie based on a 1980s video game42:30 - Another video game with 1980s vibes1:20:50 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowCheck out Did You Hear About This?
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction04:10 - McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back11:00 - Nacelle to produce Star Trek action figures18:00 - Frank Darabont has been lured out of retirement24:50 - The Montauk Project1:20:50 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction03:45 - "Monster House" has throwback 80s vibes12:45 - "Woman of the Hour" is based on real serial killer20:00 - Weird Al is going on tour again25:00 - Atari 2600 hot sauces34:20 - New retro point-and-click horror game41:15 - Friday the 13th actor: Conventions cost too much57:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Salem's Lot has a trailer and release date13:45 - Slasher movie from monster's perspective22:00 - Heather Locklear's 1982 date with Tom Cruise26:50 - The original ending to Risky Business33:15 - The Top Gun stunt that nearly killed Tom Cruise39:00 - Jane's Addiction tour cancelled48:00 - Three other 80s bands with short-lived reunions57:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Is The Goonies getting a sequel? (Probably not.)14:35 - Indy's Fedora Sold at Auction21:35 - What's that song in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?35:45 - James Earl Jones has dies, but Darth Vader will live on46:50 - Disney sued for bringing Tarkin actor back to life55:00 - The Gen Xer who used AI music to steal millions1:08:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
Recorded live from RetroCon, we review "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." We chat spoiler free at first and warn you when we're about to share spoilers. The exciting discussion more than makes up for the less-than-stellar audio.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live audience at RetroCon 2024, we discuss the mysterious true tale of how pieces of Garfield phones washed ashore for over 30 years. We also explore how Tyco came to manufacture the unusual phone.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Announcements*See us at Retrocon on September 7 at 10:45am. Click here.*Check out our friends on Dead on Thursdays.9:20 - Steve Jobs' Apple 1 is for sale21:30 - Coming-of-Age video game set in the 1980s30:00 - Check out Mr. Throwback Thursday.30:50 - New Batman popcorn bucket38:40 - Beetlejuice sequel is not a cash grab46:15 - Denny's Beetlejuice menu53:45 - New fandom experiences from Universal Studios55:40 - Wrap Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Will speaks Catherine Mary Stewart, star of "The Last Starfighter" and "Night of the Comet," both of which turn 40 this year. Catherine has starred in a number of other iconic 1980s films, including Mischief, Dudes and Weekend at Bernies. Additionally, she also starred on TV shows and miniseries. She originated the role of Kayla Brady on "Days of Our Lives" and starred as the younger version of a Joan Collins' character on "Sins." She also guested on a number of our favorites, including "Mr. Merlin," "Knight Rider" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."Meet Catherine and co-stars on September 7 and 8 at RetroCon 2024. It's just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Get your tickets for RetroCon here.**Come early to see the 1980s Now panel on September 7 at 10:45am.Meet Catherine and co-stars on October 11-13 at Nightmare Weekend at Richmond, VA. Get your tickets for Nightmare Weekend here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction6:00 - Beetlejuice is still rude18:50 - New hair metal documentary from Paramount+24:55 - Frankie Freako looks like 80s movie35:05 - Trailer for Terminator Zero41:00 - James Cameron: Terminator 1 is obsolete55:40 - Wrap Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:00:00 - Introduction05:00 - The 1980s Easter eggs in Deadpool and Wolverine13:50 - 1989's Like a Prayer gets a Deadpool remake21:00 - Two new 80s-style arcade games based27:00 - New animated Ghostbusters series 35:35 - The truth about B-Girl Raygun at the Olympics59:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Check out RetroDaze on YouTube.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction6:00 - Bruce Campbell Takes Issue with Die Hard16:30 - Toxic Avenger is unreleasable26:22 - Stranger Things is coming Broadway36:50 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice popcorn bucket48:15 - Twisted Sister will guilt you into listening to new music54:25 - JJ Abrams next project has 80s movie vibes1:00:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Check out RetroDaze on YouTube.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction5:30 - Cocaine Sharks the new murder hornets?14:42 - Terry Gilliam rejected a Time Bandits sequel25:50 - Breaking is the New Olympic Sport37:55 - Get "Danger Peak" by Michael Thomas Perone.39: 00 - 1991's Deadpool is in a 1984 comic56:00 - McDonald's 1984 Olympic Blunder1:05:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Will and Jon discuss the recent events that have delayed the show, but assure us the show will record live on July 31 at 7pm Eastern on YouTube and Facebook.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Time Bandits TV Show Trailer18:40 - Mr. Miyagi Mystery in Cobra Kai27:25 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Easter Eggs and More1:15:15 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Lance Guest made his big screen debut in Halloween II, the sequel to John Carpenter's iconic horror film. It was his appearance in that movie that helped him land his starring role in “The Last Starfighter,” one of our all-time favorite films. Released July 13, 1984, that film turns 40 this month. Listen to our chat with the star of the iconic film.Also check out our interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel from June.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Come meet Lance (and us) at RetroCon. Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:10 - Lance Guest Interview and Retrocon7:00 - More 80s-nostalgia coming to Dungeons and Dragons16:00 - Glass blocks are back28:00 - Beverly Hills TV show we never got40:45 - The Last Starfighter game we never got58:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction05:00 - The Fall Guy reaches mileston10:00 - Caligula returns to theaters20:00 - New Robert Zemeckis movie34:30 - New AI lawsuit46:50 - Lyrics have gotten worse since the 80s 59:30 - Is Best Defense the worst movie of 1984?01:20:25 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.Subscribe to Celebrating Yesteryear on YouTube.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Announcement*Come see us at RetroCon6:15 - Is Bon Jovi selling forgeries?16:10 - The 80s Musical that just won a Tony25:05 - The 80s Musical that was just cancelled40:50 - The 80s Musical that is headed to Broadway46:25 - Rocket-firing Boba Fett sets record01:09:20 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.Subscribe to Celebrating Yesteryear on YouTube.
Steven Vass is the author of "Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths." It's the overlooked story of how R&B, disco and funk were transformed by the explosion of music tech in the era of ghetto blasters and Ronald Reagan. It traces how pioneers like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock inspired a new generation of black musicians and producers to reinvent music with a whole new set of rules.00:00 - Introduction07:10 - Interview: Steven VassSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your copy of "Let the Music Play here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon question whether a parody film could be successful today. But first they discuss current 1980s news including:00:00 - Introduction3:50 - Announcements* Listen to our chat with Steven Vass about "Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths." Get the book here.* Get The dB's iconic 1981 debut album "Stands for Decibels" here.10:00 - Andrew McCarthy was a "dick" to Jon Cryer17:30 - Gen Z wants their mommy (on a job interview)25:30 - The 80s-inspired Dungeons and Dragons companion book. Get on the invite list here.31:45 - Duran Duran's Rio has been identified38:50 - Is Josh Gad writing Spaceballs 2?47:20 - Could a parody succeed today?01:04:00 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:03:55 - Cyndi Lauper announces final tour17:41 - The true story of greatest horror movie?31:41 - Steve Miller has reacted to Eminem's interpolation43:00 - Jon Bon Jovi can't listen to this song52:23 - Comic Book store has new smell policy01:04:00 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Beginning in 2015, fans of 1984's "The Last Starfighter" were thrilled when a potential sequel was teased. That excitement was buoyed when “Rogue One” scribe Gary Whitta announced he was working with Jon on the project—and ultimately released concept art for the film in 2021. Sadly, however, those hopes were dashed in September 2022, when Whitta responded to a fan on Twitter, writing, “To be honest there's a decent chance it never happens.” And since then, there have been no updates.On this episode, Will chats with Jonathan Betuel, the writer of "The Last Starfighter," about the origins of the film, his experience with arcade games, and whether a potential sequel is still in the works.00:00 - Introduction06:05 - Interview: Jonathan Betuel42:25 - Wrap-UpSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:02:30 - Announcement*Listen to Will talk about "The Road Warrior" on Movies That Made Us Gay04:25 - Live action "He-Man" has been cast (again)14:00 - George Lucas compares himself to Michelangelo27:55 - Richard Dreyfuss upsets audience at "Jaws"36:25 - Walton Goggins talks about opening scene of "Fallout"44:00 - "Furiosa" fizzles and the future of theater01:08:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
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