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Everything you ever wanted to know about the decade of decadence from a guy who lived it! MTV and music, movies, toys, sports, pop culture, food, clothes and more! Join us on the wayback machine and come with us back to the 80s!! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

Joe michalochick


    • May 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    “The hosts with the most”. Game show hosts of the 80s!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 71:03


    We talk about those smooth suave guys behind the mic on some of the most popular game shows that we watched in the 80s! Music for mixtape minute provided by Lucy Dreams and Elevate the Sky. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    The Prom Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 77:26


    The one you've all been waiting for .. the prom story .. the wayback machine stops at the prom this week .. music by Jonny Fallout and Star Madman & Manhatten .. Flashback to the future and captains choice guess they lyric! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Dating in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 75:31


    The prequel to the prom … in this episode we talk about dating in the 80s. How difficult it was .. where we went and what we did. Getting that phone number .. the dreaded call back.. and more! We mixtape minute with music from Jester (The Wraith) and Elyxir and flashback to the 80s and a captains choice song! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Our interview with Synthwave artists Elevate the Sky and Star Madman & their new song + video!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 60:49


    In this episode we talk to synthwave artists elevate the sky and Star madman about their brand new song “Close to you” (the song is after the show). We also chat about being influenced by the 80s! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Scandals of the 80s!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 70:27


    Join us this week as we discuss all the juicy scandals that we saw growing up on TV, in music, sports, and much more! We flashback to the future with what's happening in the world now and how similar it is to the 80s also we look at what happened on this date in the 80s. Mixtape minute has two songs by “Die Miami Die”. To help you flashback to the 80s .. Captains choice guess they lyric ends the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Childhood (80s and 90s) inconveniences .. were they really that bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 78:24


    We talk about the inconveniences of our childhood growing up in the 80s and 90s. Were they really that bad or do we actually miss them? Also flashback to the future with news and reviews, mixtape minute with music from Arteeva and captains choice guess the lyric! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    What scared us as kids (mostly the crazy stuff our parents told us)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 67:20


    This weeks episode starts with flashback to the future where we discuss all the things from the 80s making comebacks and also retro news. Mixtape minute has Wraith and EnRah & VENMC with amazing synthwave songs! Then onto this weeks topic .. what scared us as kids.. we close with the captains choice guess the lyric! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Snow days! What we did when we got to stay home because of the snow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 68:12


    On this episode we start off with flashback to the 80s talking about a few sitcoms making a comeback; also top moves and and songs on this date.. Mixtape minute has music from Neon Black Dreams and Jonny Fallout. Then we talk about what we did on snow days and lastly the captains choice “guess the lyric”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    A celebration of memories of the celebs we lost / retro news / mixtape minute / captains choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 75:14


    We celebrate the celebs we lost over the past year or so with our memories of their work, in flashback to the future we discuss Scream, Action Park and some retro glamour, in mixtape minute we feature music by Star Madman and Diamond Field and then a guess the lyric in captains choice! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    New Years in the 80s! (New format, new segments and New Years)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 64:13


    We begin 2022 with our New Years special! We talk about New Years in the 80s and we also have added new segments. We have the mixtape minute where you'll hear new music from synthwave artists.. we have our new opening segment where we talk all the latest news about 80s topics and then captains choice “guess the lyric” to end the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    80s film fight! The karate kid series vs The Rocky series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 72:11


    We talk about two of the best 80s movie franchises.. characters, sequels, soundtracks and more! We talk about what we liked and disliked about each series, which films were our favorites and which soundtrack was better! Which is your favorite? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 72:55


    We discuss horror films which we grew up with, favorite slashers, our favorite costumes both as a kid and older. Also tips on how to survive a slasher film on our Halloween episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Weekend warriors .. what we did on weekends in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 68:37


    Remember that feeling of getting out of school on Friday and knowing the weekend is here! We sure do and we will talk all about what we did on those amazing weekends from our childhood! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Controversy, Scandals and crazy stuff that we remember from the 80s and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 67:41


    We cover all the crazy things we remember most from the 80s and our childhood! Controversies, impactful events, and also some downright weird things that happened --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    All aboard the Yacht with Fontana, Guugle and Captain Joe for our show all about YACHT ROCK!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 71:46


    Come and sail the high seas with us as we talk all about the smooth vibes of yacht rock…. The bands, artists and our personal smooth top five songs that make you want to hang out on the deck with a mimosa in your hand! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ilivedthe80spodcast/support

    Food with our families … and some charcoal grill hijinks with dads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 67:01


    On this episode we go back to talk about the stuff our grandparents, parents and more made us .. all those crazy ethnic dishes. Some we liked and some not so much.. some wonderful and some gross. Then the misadventures of dads with the charcoal grill! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Awards…. We look back on MTV awards .. and pick our favorite video, song and band we discovered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 64:47


    We talk all about awards! MTV awards to finish up our anniversary discussion. Then we pick our favorite video, song and band we discovered on MTV.. then we pick our first annual awards for our show!! It's all about awards this week on the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    MTV 40th Anniversary episode 3: The shows.. animation, unplugged and remote control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 70:03


    This week we talk all about the shows that aired on MTV. Remote control, liquid television, unplugged, and much more. Our favorites, which ones had staying power and which missed the mark. Join us for part 3 of our MTV anniversary celebration! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    MTV 40 celebration part 2! The music videos from the 80s and 90s! (And the Celebrities in them)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 73:23


    Part 2 of our month long MTV anniversary celebration! This week is the music videos from the 80s and 90s including the celebrities who appeared in them! We also talk about the comedy and movies tied into the videos as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Happy Anniversary MTV!! Music videos, headbangers ball, and more!! Guest (Elevate the sky).

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 80:14


    We take the wayback machine back to when MTV dominated the television and music videos were all the rage! We cover the videos, headbangers ball, the VJs, Yo MTV raps and more along with our guest (synthwave artist Elevate the Sky). It's MTVs Anniversary and we're celebrating in style! Come and hang with us! Elevate the Sky also discusses his upcoming synthwave album as well !! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    50th show celebration/ our fondest memories/ meet Nancy and her special guest!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 69:24


    We celebrate our 50th show by talking about our fondest memories growing up! Also have Nancy as our guest talking all about the musicians she met as a kid and she's got a surprise as well!!! Join us and celebrate!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Celebrate the 4th of July …. 80s style!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 69:01


    Join us in celebrating the Fourth of July (early for a change). We talk about the things we did for the holiday and also all about America in the 80s!! Sports, movies, headlines, music and more! We also feature another guest from our community as well and a guess the 80s lyric to end the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    I've got an 80s crush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 69:25


    This Episode is all about our “crushes”. Celebrity or otherwise! We list our top four and then get into the music that we listened to when we knew we had no chance. We debut “retro reflections” this week also with a guest from the chat (Big Dan) check it out on video as well on our YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Back to the … Past? Doc Brown stopped to pick us up and asked what year we wanted to go back to!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 66:57


    If we had the Delorean and could travel back in time.. where would we end up and what would we do? We talk all about it in this weeks episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Things we wish we had (from our world today) in the 80s! (Then reverse it).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 68:20


    We talk about the things we wish we had back in the 80s that we have today.. how they would've changed our lives. Then we switch it and talk about the things we wish we still had from the 80s! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    1980 .. first in our 80s year by year shows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 69:50


    We talk about 1980 in the first episode of our 80s year by year series .. we discuss what we remember most, movies, video games, music, sports, news etc .. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Hot summer nights in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 71:55


    We talk about the stuff we did when school came to and end and the summer break started. Picnics, parks, camping, tree houses, pools and much more! Come and relive your summertimes with us !! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    The things we did to make money in the 80s .. chores and first jobs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 66:14


    We talk about the odd jobs and chores we did along with out first actual jobs and what we needed it for! Some crazy stories and also great stuff from the YouTube chat! Check out the YouTube channel for the video version as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Fashion in the 80s!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 68:22


    The hair, the clothes, the accessories, acid washed jeans, members only jackets, mirrored sunglasses and much much more! We talk about all the fashion trends of the 80s! Come back with us and relive the good old days in the best decade ever! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Skool Daze .. all about going to school in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 75:19


    This week we remember the terrifying bus rides, the crazy teachers armed with paddles that had holes in them. Bullies, getting into fights (that never ended up being one), class groups, and much more ! Join us this week for our adventures in school in the 80s!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    It's Game Night!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 67:31


    On this episode we talk all about board games! All of the games we played as kids with family, friends or by ourselves.. we discuss all of the classic and of course the 80s movies and video games turned into board games! This episode will take you back to a time before cell phones and the stuff we did before all the technology! Come back with us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Soundtracks of the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 67:40


    We talk all about the movie soundtracks of the 80s on this weeks episode!! Some iconic albums that sold millions of copies.. artists like kenny loggins who had hits on many different soundtracks.. and also some lesser known films that had amazing music!! Join us for a movie music marathon on this weeks episode! Check us out live on our YouTube channel as well for the video presentation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Interview with Elevate the Sky (synthwave musician). Also what we do to keep the 80s alive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 65:19


    We interview synthwave musician “Elevate the Sky” on the show on this episode! We talk about his career, influences and of course 80s! Also discuss how we are keeping the 80s alive today! Make sure you check out his music on Apple Music and band camp! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    The child stars of the 80s!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 70:27


    Some went onto bigger and better things .. some not so much. But we will never forget what they did for 80s movies and TV (and music). We discuss the child stars of the 80s on this weeks episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Remakes .. love em or hate em .. we will keep on getting them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 75:47


    We talk all about 80s movies and TV shows which have been remade .. lots of bad and some good .. we cover it all on this weeks episode! Make sure and join us live on our new YouTube page every Wednesday at 9 PM EST! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    One Hit Wonders of the 80s!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 71:10


    The wayback machine has the stereo turned way up and we're jamming to all the one hit wonders this week! All those songs that bring back the memories of your childhood! We talk about our favorite rock, pop, ballads, metal and soundtracks!! Even the celebrities who decided to make albums! Come along with us and remember the music of the 80s! Make sure and check out our YouTube page as well where you can see the show live! every Wednesday at 9 PM EST! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Sports in the 80s… the rivalries, the superstars, and the memories !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 72:30


    We talk about sports in the 80s on this episode .. our favorite teams and how we came to love them.. the players, the rivalries, the games.. the wayback machine is parked in the stadiums this week and we're all about sports on I lived the 80s! Check us out now on YouTube, twitch and Facebook live every Wednesday at 9 PM EST --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Technology of the 80s (or the lack thereof).

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 72:57


    We have the wayback machine filled up with boom boxes, Walkman, corded phones, Commodore 64s and all the rad tech from the 80s! Check it out and get the scoop on all that outdated stuff from the 80s!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    The stuff we ate and drank in the 80s .. some great .. so not so much ..

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 70:54


    The wayback machine has taken us to the kitchens, fast food joints and even cafeterias of the 80s! We talk about all the stuff we ate and drank in the 80s .. some great .. some not so much! Join us on the wayback machine (which now resides on YouTube as well). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Favorite and guilty pleasure watches when your stuck at home 80s style!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 69:39


    The wayback machine takes us on a trip to see our favorite and guilty pleasure 80s movies and TV shows. The stuff we go to when we're stuck at home .. also the stuff we can watch over and over again! If you like our show make sure to check out our new YouTube channel for the podcast as well and watch us live every Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST! Make sure and subscribe to our channel as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Villains of the 80s and why they are so totally cool!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 58:34


    We take the wayback machine to the land of the bad guys! We talk 80s villains in our first live show on video! Make sure and check out our new YouTube channel or head over to Facebook or twitch to see the live broadcast every Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST!! See you then dudes!! Be excellent to each other!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Our 80s Christmas memories! Tinsel, drunk uncle Santas and the day after in the mall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 51:24


    Our last stop for the wayback machine for Christmas!! We talk about the music, the mall, and our memories of Christmases past growing up in the 80s! Merry Christmas to all of you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Christmas TV .. specials and animated shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 59:07


    We take the wayback machine on another holiday journey to a time filled with Christmas variety shows, animated specials and the Rankin Bass puppet shows .. (Heat Miser and Snow Miser .. and much more). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Xmas toy fads, The Sears wishbook and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 55:09


    Our first of four holiday themed episodes for Christmas! We turned the wayback machine into a sleigh and went back to Christmas in the 80s to talk about toy fads, crazy people fighting over them and also the Sears wishbook!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Live Aid ... the artists .. the music .. the most watched concert ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 61:03


    We travel back in the wayback machine to 1985 .. Wembley Stadium in England and JFK stadium in Philadelphia.. both the sites of one of the biggest charity events ever done! Iconic bands and music all done for a great cause! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Scary movies of the 80s and 90s with special guest Kelsi (@SuperKickingIt) and of course Mr Guugle'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 69:21


    We finish out Halloween (finally LOL) with a special guest! Kelsi (@SuperKickingIt) . We talk scary movies of the 80s and 90s! Our favorites and some not so much. Join us for Fright Night .... for real

    Halloweening in the 80s !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 50:06


    The vinyl costumes... singing for candy.... the good bad and ugly inside the trick or treat bags.. the smoker cat lady's house and of course Mr Guugle' ... we talk going Halloweening in the 80s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Tribute to Eddie Van Halen and MTV Headbangers Ball! (With special guest Len from the band Wayside)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 65:02


    We talk about the great Eddie Van Halen and his legendary work and then discuss MTV Headbangers ball!! Special guest Len from the local band Wayside! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    The made for TV movies and our top 3 TV shows of the 80s!! (Intro to Mr Guugle')

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 76:51


    We finish the four part TV block with the made for TV movies from the 80s (and one from the late 70s) .. we also reveal our top three 80s TV shows of all time!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    80s TV drama shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 64:48


    We come at you this week with the drama... the cop shows, the prime time soaps, a trip on the love boat to fantasy island and more!! Hop aboard the wayback machine and buckle up .. you are taking a ride back with us!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

    Second block of the 80s TV shows .. 80s action shows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 69:41


    Superheroes, Aliens, Hi Tech vehicles and the guy who could escape anything with duct tape and a pocket knife! We take you in the wayback machine to 80s action TV shows! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-michalochick/support

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