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A chronological look back at the pop culture events which shaped our history. If you are just a fan of nostalgia, a child of the 80s, or a pop culture historian, keep tuning in for your weekly lesson of Pop History.

Pop History


    • Mar 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Pop History Podcast

    Joanie Loves Chachi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 39:15


    Here is a show we recorded last year where I invited my lovely lady to talk about this 80s classic sitcom - originally for just our patreon subscribers. Enjoy!

    Daryl Hall and John Oates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 57:26


    In this episode, which was formerly exclusive to our patreon supporters, I dive into the long career of Daryl Hall and John Oates! Enjoy! pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com

    December 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 103:00


    We put a bow on 1982 with the top ten Billboard Hot 100 singles of the month - along with lots of new movie releases, celebrity news, and much more!  All music contained in this podcast is the copyright of their significant authors and record labels and are used herein for educational and historical purposes.  Your host & producer: Jay Jackson Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Follow Pop History Podcast on Facebook (mostly), Instagram (a little) and Twitter (hardly at all). 

    November 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 97:21


    In the newest arcade game, you can visit the future, in 2001! Are you ready to get thrilled? We got a brand new song that shot up to #1! Your host is Jay Jackson. Become a patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/pophistorypodcast Like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pophistorypodcast Drop me an email at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com  

    October 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 92:56


    Everything that was RAD in October 1982! Including: The EPCOT center opens at Walt Disney World in Florida! John Carpenter is taking a new approach in his latest Halloween franchise. And Pac-mania doesn’t look like it’s slowing down!   Your host is Jay Jackson. Become a patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/pophistorypodcast Like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pophistorypodcast Drop me an email at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com

    September 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 102:48


    Everything that was cool in pop history in September 1982! email pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com find us on Facebook and Instagram Become a patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/pophistorypodcast  

    August 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 95:09


    Is the loudest rock band in the world going to stop touring??? Does innovative and Friday the 13th belong in the same sentence? And. we can play Atari at McDonalds now??? All that and oh so much more – it’s time for Pop History Podcast. Find us on Facebook here Become a patreon supporter here! Find all the full playlists on Spotify here!  

    July 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 97:43


    A British man breaks into Buckingham Palace to drink wine, eat cheese, and bum smokes… I’ll give you one guess what Lawnchair Larry is sitting in as he flies 15,000 feet over California. Will bunny burgers be the next big thing at McDonalds? All this plus the greatest music, the hottest movies, and more from July 1982! Your host: Jay Jackson Email your concerns, queries, and criticisms to pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook! Donate to pateron at https://www.patreon.com/pophistorypodcast This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Pop History Podcast makes such material available in a selfless effort to advance understanding of pop culture history. We believe this constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this podcast is distributed without profit to those who express an interest in the information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107

    June 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 94:55


    A blockbuster month at the movies - all the top Billboard hits - deeper cuts, news, and so much all JUNE 1982! Support the show on patreon and get access to the monthly bonus episode! Click here for more! Email me at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com  

    May 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 98:32


    What do Queen Elizabeth II, Ed Asner, and Barbara Mandrell have in common? They are all featured in this episode of Pop History Podcast - along with SO MUCH MORE! The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart top ten is taken from the week of May 15, 1982.  Email - pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com click here to see our Patreon page This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Pop History Podcast makes such material available in a selfless effort to advance understanding of pop culture history. We believe this constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this podcast is distributed without profit to those who express an interest in the information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107

    April 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 81:43


    All the great stuff in pop culture and more of April 1982, while counting down the top ten Billboard pop hits of the week ending April 17th, 1982. Email pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Find us on Patreon, Facebook, & Instagram

    March 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 80:08


    The Billboard top hits! The hottest films! The newest TV shows! It's all here and it's all MARCH 1982! It was kind of a metal month, if that's your thing, you're going to like this. And cop shows.. holy cow...  just you wait. All music contained in this podcast is the copyright of their significant authors and record labels and are used herein for educational and historical purposes.  Your host & producer: Jay Jackson Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Follow Pop History Podcast on Facebook (mostly), Instagram (a little) and Twitter (hardly at all). 

    February 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 78:56


    Back with an an all-new episode looking at everything that was rad in February 1982! Host and producer: Jay Jackson All music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of February 13, 1982

    Jay Jackson's Favorite Albums of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 23:53


    For those waiting on the next regular episode, you won't have long.. it will be coming tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy this short bonus episode of your host delivering his top five albums of the year. Perhaps you will find something new you enjoy - drop me a line at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com.  Find some great playlists on Spotify by searching "pophistorypodcast" - and like us on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

    January 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 66:00


    A whole new year! Kicking off January of 1982, we have the son of the UK Prime Minister lost in the Sahara - sounds like an adventure film! You can finally get your opinion out there - for a small charge, call this 1-900 number! McGruff takes a bite out of crime, Ozzy takes a bite out of something else! And much more! Email - pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Find the full songs on our playlist by searching pophistorypodcast Be sure to like Pop History Podcast on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks for reading this far and potentially listening to the show!

    December 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 84:10


    What is this? Christmas in June?? We look at everything that was going on in the world in December of 1981 - while we countdown the top ten Billboard pop hits the week of December 19th, 1981. Be sure to show your support on Facebook - we love your likes! Also find Pop History Podcast in a smaller degree on Instagram and Twitter. Find our great playlists on Spotify!  Your host & producer - Jay Jackson Theme music written & performed by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tor two to toss our way, you can find our tip jar on Paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Big thanks to our supporters and listeners!

    November 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 83:37


    What was going on in November of 1981??? Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of November 15th, 1981. 

    October 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 82:25


    Meet Mitzi, an LA stripper whose talents land her in court... The rumor is that Spock is dying, and Trekkies are freaking out... and a punk band destroys the SNL set.  It's October 1981! Enjoy this dive into great pop culture events from this month in history! pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook and Twitter! Your host and producer is Jay Jackson. Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical and educational purposes.

    September 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 82:37


    What you are about to witness is real. The participants are not actors. They are the actual people who have contributed to pop culture in September of 1981. email pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com facebook, instagram, patreon.  you find us, don't make us find you.

    August 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 85:23


    This month we learn not to go backpacking in London, and even if you name is Erik Estrada - you are still replaceable!  Host: Jay Jackson Theme by Jason Parkhurst (no relation) Email Pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com  Like us on Facebook - Follow on Instagram. For more great 80s hits, check out my playlists on Spotify at pophistorypodcast  

    July 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 89:06


    Who will win in the Foreigner Vs Journey cagematch? Is Lynda Carter going topless? How did Ronald Reagan win over the liberals?  None of these topics will be addressed in this episode of Pop History! You will get great music, news, movie trailers, and more all about the month of July, 1981! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of July 18th, 1981. 

    June 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 84:39


    What do Judge Reinhold, David Berkowitz, and Chaka Khan all have in common? Well, they were all newsworthy in June of 1981!  Enjoy the latest episode where we countdown the Billboard top ten hits of the week of June 13th, 1981. Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram! Tip jar available on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com (hint hint) Thanks for listening!  Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes.

    May 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 83:53


    Why did the Plasmatics Wendy O. Williams bring a sledgehammer to Tom Snyder's Tommorow show?  A sports star is brought out of the closet. And was Tiger Woods born with a golf club in his hand? All this info and more in the latest episode - diving into May 1981. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. Want to help out? Find our tip jar at paypal - pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com That is also the email address you can use to drop us a line.  Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music included herein are the property of the respective songwriters, publishers, and record companies and are used here for educational and historical purposes.

    April 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 85:21


    Hi everyone! Sorry, I inadvertently skipped the show this summer, too busy enjoying life! But I assure you, Pop History Podcast will keep coming at ya this winter.  Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of April 18th, 1981.

    March 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 56:53


    Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of March 14, 1981. 

    February 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 53:01


    Don't blame me because John Lennon comes up at least 4 times in this show... and cut the guy some slack, he was just murdered. Plenty of other non-Lennon stuff as well! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find the Pop History tip jar on paypal at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of February 14, 1981. 

    January 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 50:38


    The second season kicks off diving into 1981! Your host: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst.  Support the show on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter! Email & Paypal tip jar: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical and educational purposes.

    POP GOES 1980 - The Game Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 88:45


    We celebrate the final episode of the debut season with a very special episode. Three of our most astute listeners will be challenged on their knowledge of movies, tv, and music of 1980. Thanks for listening! Email at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Like on Facebook Follow on Instagram I'm going to take a little time off before tackling season two - 1981, I'm still trying to solve this Rubik's Cube! I will be back with another great season of pop culture facts by March 1st.

    December 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 56:16


    With home video on the rise, is this the end of movie theaters? What the heck is with all the private investigator TV shows? And will any of these new sci-fi shows match the success of Star Wars? All these questions and more can be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! Email us at pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Like that facebook page - Pop History Podcast Follow us on Instagram - pophistorypodcast

    November 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2017 55:13


    Will J.R. shoot back? Is "Heaven's Gate" really that bad? Is Suzanne Somers really all that? All these questions and more can be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com Review us on iTunes. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram.

    October 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 50:21


    Why was the name of the game Puck-Man changed before coming to the US? Does Muhammed Ali stand a chance against Larry Holmes? And whatever happened to Buckwheat? Those questions and more will be addressed in the latest episode of Pop History Podcast!  Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for pophistorypodcast The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of October 11, 1980. 

    September 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 56:09


    How often does Larry Hagman get angry and shirtless? Why does Ozzy do everything his manager says? And, what's with all the TV butlers? All these questions and more can be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! All the info you can want and more about what was happening in September of 1980.  Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! Email: pophistorypodcast@yahoo.com To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for pophistorypodcast The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of September 13, 1980. 

    August 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 50:59


    Why did the dingo eat her baby? What if Peter Sellers and Steve McQueen never reached their true prime? Were the Rolling Stones a disco band? All these questions and more can be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast, where we countdown the top Billboard hits of August 16th, 1980.  Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast.

    July 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 49:50


    Why are the TV ratings for the Summer Olympics so low? What the heck is up with Billy Carter? Are they going to kill off Richie Cunningham?  All these questions and more could be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of July 12, 1980. 

    June 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 50:29


    Whatever happened to Leonard Smith, the murderer of Lyman Bostock? Who was the first official "One Hit Wonder" of the 80s? Could you afford one of those fancy new Sony Soundabouts? All these questions and more can be asked after listening to the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of June 14, 1980. 

    May 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 47:34


    Will songs like "Beth" bring Peter Criss' solo success to eclipse that of Kiss? Did Paul McCartney suffer some hearing damage? Was this show inspired from a real live show that aired back in May 1980? All of these questions and more could be asked after listening to this, the latest episode of Pop History Podcast! Like on Facebook. Follow on Instagram. Review on iTunes. Twit on Twitter (not so good with Twitter). Donate $1 a month (or more) at patreon.com/pophistorypodcast Thank you!

    April 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 49:51


    Khomeini got khocrazy? The new guy in The Eagles scores a hit. and we celebrate Homer Simpson's favorite tv shows when we look at April 1980! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of April 12, 1980. 

    March 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 48:42


    Thank you for tuning in to another installment of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of March 15, 1980. 

    February 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 45:36


    Thank you for tuning in to the second episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of February 19, 1980. 

    January 1980

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 49:16


    Thank you for tuning in to the debut episode of Pop History Podcast! Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their respective songwriters, publishers, and recording companies, and are used within this podcast for historical educational purposes. Support us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon! To hear the full versions of all these songs, find our playlist on Spotify by searching for Pop History Podcast. The Billboard Top Ten singles chart used for this show was the week of January 19, 1980.  SONGS FEATURED (spoilers!):   Cool Change - Little River Band Please Don't Go - KC and the Sunshine Gang Ladies Night - Kool and the Gang We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard Cruisin' - Smokey Robinson Send One Your Love - Stevie Wonder Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar In The City - The Eagles Rock With You - Michael Jackson

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