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1980s Now

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  • 1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s 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 80s 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. (80s is aka '80s.)
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  • 1980s News: New Clue, Rocky II's Real Injury, Gross Jell-O and More

    1980s News: New Clue, Rocky II's Real Injury, Gross Jell-O and More
    Apr 29 2024

    Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:

    08:00 - Sony buys "Clue" TV and film rights

    20:30 - The painful origin of Rocky's injury in "Rocky II"

    28:30 - 1980s favorite returns to Dr. Who

    37:00 - Creator of "The Naked Gun" doesn't approve of reboot

    46:44 - Jell-O introduces two new flavors

    55:10 - Plus, the strange flavors Jell-O has (wisely) discontinued

    01:00:55 - Fruity Pebbles introduces a new take on their cereal

    01:03:00 - Dr. Pepper adds new flavor for the summer

    01:10:00 - Wrap-Up

    Check out Desperately Seeking the 80s podcast.

    Play Star Wars trivia on May 4 at 8pm Easern on Facebook/YouTube live.

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.

    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Gen X vs. Millennials

    Gen X vs. Millennials
    Apr 22 2024

    First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:

    • 1981's Wizardy is getting a digital makeover
    • 1984's Transformers coming to theaters
    • Transformers One debuts in September
    • Transformers/G.I. Joe mash-up film has been green lit

    Then, we respond to viral Millennial TikTok videos that invoke the good name of our generation.

    Introduction - 00:00

    Announcement - 5:25

    1980s News - 08:00

    Gen X vs. Millennials - 36:25

    Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:15:35

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.

    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

    Check out Will on Post Finale.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 80s True Crime: The George Bosque Heist

    80s True Crime: The George Bosque Heist
    Apr 15 2024

    Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the new Knight Rider Pinball DLC, and update on the live-action "Thundercats," and The Hollywood Reporter ranked all the "Ghostbusters" in the most egregious way.

    Then, Will shares the true tale of how George Bosque stole nearly $2 million in 1980 and the crazy thing he did with it.

    Introduction - 00:00

    Announcements - 2:30

    *Listen to Will on Forever 80s Podcast

    1980s News - 05:00

    80s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00

    Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.

    For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.

    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com

    Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
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Tom Higgenson

This podcast is great! Loved hearing all of Tom Higgenson's memories from his childhood, like his sports superstitions. They also talk about his new solo career, Million Miler, with an 80s synth pop vibe. He's also started his own record label, Humans were here.

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