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It's a show about the raddest time of year in the baddest decade ever! That's right! We talk all things Christmas in the '80s to the max! Toys, movies, specials, music, books, games, comics, decorations, food, fashion, and fads--if it was gnarly during Christmas in the '80s, we got it covered!
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The Night Mail Podcast

Gerry Marletta & Tony Pikramenos

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According to Yankee Dictionary: A Compendium of Useful and Entertaining Expressions Indigenous to New England, by Charles Haywood, “night mail” is the name “given to a New England through train that rattles across the countryside during the hours of darkness with its sleeping cars, mail, express, a smoker, and a coach with a few dozing lumberjacks and college boys traveling cheap, with perhaps a milk car or two on the head end.”In that same amiable spirit, we’d like to present The Night Mail ...
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Explore the adventures of Captain America comic books both past and present with Rick Verbanas (former comic shop owner) and Robert Lucius (former Marine)! Reviews, guest interviews and plenty of fun focused on the Star Spangled Avenger... Captain America! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support
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Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture. If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakers Online - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continu ...
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80s Flick Flashback

Timothy Williams

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.
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Fresh Is The Word

Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier

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Since its launch in November 2015, Fresh is the Word has been a documentation of your host K-Fresh as they journey through their love of music and pop culture, as well as using this platform to share they growth on topics important to women, people or color and the LGBTQ community through the artistic lens of pop culture. As an ever evolving podcast, K-Fresh is going back to his musical roots focusing more on the music artists they are passionate about from the past and present by telling st ...
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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ, and Tommy Coombs the Pop Daddy here to talk about the Halloween episode of the 1990 syndicated show/game show “Video Power!” Hosted by Johnny Arcade, what began as a show of video game tips and cartoon intermissions morphed into players competing …
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Part 3 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap and Falcon take on the mutant The Banshee! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss creepy old guy stories and Bob shares what he and his wife did in the shower... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UAzCQa6hLVQ…
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What’s up, dudes? La la la la la la! They’re three apples tall, and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas is here with me to talk all about their Christmas adventures! Yes, it’s “The Smurfs Christmas Special!” In this 1982 special, the Smurfs prepare their smurfberry pudding as they trim the tree. When Greedy eats the last walnut, they venture into the w…
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Carl Magnus Palm on the facts you may not know behind ABBA'S most streamed songs Watch all the videos at; www.popthehistorymakers.com Swedish author and historian, Carl Magnus Palm, is best known for his extensive research on the iconic pop group ABBA. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on the band, having written numerous books that …
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What’s up, dudes? Happy Halloween! I’ve got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast here to dive into the 1981 TV movie “The Munsters’ Revenge!” 15 years after the show ended, the gang returned—with recast children—to clear their names! Doppelgängers of Herman and Grandpa are committing crimes because of Sid Caesar, and the Munsters are on the lam! Wi…
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Professor of Philosophy and Author of Virtues of Captain America returns to discuss his new edition, covering topics of Hydra Cap, Sam Wilson, how Steve's view of the American Dream has been impacted over the years... and so much more philosophical fun! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the winner of the third Captain America Comic Book Fantasy Draft... Y…
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What’s up, dudes? It's spooky season! So that means I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to talk the Mistress of the Dark! That's right! This episode is all about Elvira! From MTV specials to comics to her own feature film, we get into all of it! In "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark," the goth beauty inherits a decrepit New England man…
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What's up, dudes? I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu here to talk the mutant disco/no wave album “A Christmas Record!” From ZE Records, it was a triumph of experimental Christmas music. Founded in 1978 by Michael Zilkha and Michel Esteban, ZE was one of the most popular rated labels, capturing th…
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Martin McAloon remains a key figure in the legacy of Prefab Sprout, continuing his tour of acoustic versions of his brother Paddy's songs. He maintains he was only a bass player, but we all know he's been much more than that. ⁠ ⁠ To watch these interviews on YouTube go here; www.popthehistorymakers.com ⁠ Martin McAloon is a British musician best kn…
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TIMETABLE: Opening Theme: 0:00 Welcome Mat: 0:40 A Neighbor Drops In: 1:37 Nips & Nibbles: 2:05 The Reading Rambler: 14:58 Local News & Views: 49:06 From the Attic: 54:09 Extinct Local Products: 59:28 Reading Review Review: 1:00:33 Local Leaf-Peeping News & Views: 1:09:05 Happenings: 1:16:54 Recs & Reviews: 1:29:28 Switch Track: 1:34:37 Theater of …
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Imagine pitching this to a movie studio in the 80s: two clueless slackers travel through time in a phone booth, rounding up historical figures for their high school history project. Not exactly an easy sell, right? But what started as a quirky stand-up routine from college pals Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon turned into a surprise hit. The film didn…
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What's up, dudes? I’ve got artist, author, and adventurer Ryan Estrada here to talk about his new book “No Rules Tonight” on Christmas in Korea in the ‘80s! Curfews and banned books and dance clubs! Oh my! It’s a fascinating look into true events! Kim Hyun Sook is in college, and she’s being eyed as the new leader of the Banned Book Club. To top it…
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The grand finale of Ed Brubaker’s EPIC 8 YEAR RUN on Captain America and the end of an era! Rick & Bob review panel by panel the final issue that Brubaker uses to explore Steve's burden from being a symbol, from his humble beginning to present day. Plus... RIP James Earl Jones. YouTube: https://youtu.be/gmvdiUyFZIcConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow…
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What's up, dudes? Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa and Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast join me to talk all about 1980’s “The Christmas Raccoons!” It’s an ”Inception”-like dream/reality hybrid of pink aardvarks lumber barons and talking raccoons. It’s also Canadian and narrated by Rich Little. The trees begin to disappear rapidly. S…
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British musician, songwriter, and music video director, Kevin Godley was born on October 7, 1945, in Prestwich, England. Best known as a founding member of the progressive rock band 10cc, which achieved commercial success in the 1970s with hits like "I'm Not in Love" and "Dreadlock Holiday." Godley played a crucial role in shaping the band's sound …
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Rick & Bob are joined by Matthew & Tom for the third ever Cap Fantasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one former or current lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at leas…
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What’s up, dudes? What if Kevin McCallister had a mullet and was super into Rambo? Now we’ve got “Dial Code Santa Claus” or “Deadly Games” or “Game Over” or “3615 code Père Noël”! Yes, this many-titled French film is bonkers, and I’ve got Jeff and Jay from Horror for the Holidays with me to talk about it! Thomas is an incredibly intelligent young b…
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What's up, dudes? Horror expert Matt McGrath from Nostaljunk joins me to talk the blatant cash grab that was the awesomeness of "Friday the 13th!" When Camp Crystal Lake is going to reopen, a group of unsuspecting teenagers are brutally slaughtered one by one! Randy teens? Check. Copious amounts of gory death? Yup. Twist ending? The twistiest! So g…
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In the 1980s, many movie fans thought the Friday the 13th series was at its best with the fourth movie, The Final Chapter, where it seemed like Jason Voorhees was finally defeated. The fifth film, A New Beginning, tried to take the story in a new direction but didn't satisfy fans. Then, a new writer and director named Tom McLoughlin was asked to br…
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John Hughes is known for making popular movies about teenagers in the 1980s. He started as a National Lampoon's Magazine writer and then began writing scripts in 1979. In 1984, he directed "Sixteen Candles". The next year, he directed two well-known movies, "The Breakfast Club" and this 80s flick. Many people think "The Breakfast Club" is better, b…
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Pauline Henry is a renowned British-Jamaican singer, best known as the powerful lead vocalist of the 1990s band The Chimes. ⁠ ⁠ Watch the interview at; ⁠https://youtu.be/w-wB7rBJVf0 ⁠ With her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, she helped catapult the band to international fame, particularly with their hit cover of U2's "I Still Haven't Foun…
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What's up, dudes? Remember Dumbo? Well, he had an early Disney Channel Show, and I've got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to break down the (quasi-) Halloween episode! Yes, it's "Dumbo's Circus!" Dumbo and friends get into a spooky mood! Lionel, dressed in a Cobra Kai skeleton costume, surprises…
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Part 2 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap is on the run from the law and the Falcon finally soars! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Marvel Value Stamps... YouTube: https://youtu.be/XsLYwvqwfysConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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What’s up, dudes? They say the sequels are never as good as the first. I think The Empire Strikes Back proves them wrong…but Band Aid II doesn’t. I have music journalist Alex Rawls from The Twelve Songs of Christmas and My Spilt Milk with me to talk all about the second version of the charity song done in 1989! Spoilers: it’s not as good as the fir…
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Veronica Swift is a highly acclaimed jazz vocalist known for her extraordinary technique, versatility, and captivating stage presence. Born into a musical family—her father is jazz pianist Hod O'Brien, and her mother is singer Stephanie Nakasian—Swift grew up immersed in the world of jazz, performing at an early age. She gained significant recognit…
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TIMETABLE: Intro: 0:00 Opening Theme: 0:19 Welcome Mat: 1:02 Chew the Fat: 2:20 Happenings: 6:49 Chew More Fat: 8:00 Local News & Views: 11:24 More Happenings: 15:00 More Local News & Views: 16:34 Reading Review Review: 17:03 Extinct Local Products: 25:13 From the Attic: 26:20 Still More Happenings: 31:38 Side Stream News: 43:44 Switch Track: 49:49…
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Prolific 17 year and award-winning writer Steve Orlando dives deep into his new Avengers: Assemble series, why Cap is one of his all-time favorite characters, and shares a story about Doughboy much to Bob's dismay. Stick around for the very end where Steve, Rick & Bob discuss who is their favorite non-Steve/Sam/Bucky Caps... Interview starts: 5:50 …
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What’s up, dudes? It’s a “Family Matters” Christmas with Matt Eurich from the TGI Podcast !” Yes, the show focuses on Harriette Winslow, elevator operator and head of security for Larry and Balki’s newspaper, and her family. Of course, it came to be known for breakout character and über-nerd Steve Urkel! In the season 2 episode Have Yourself A Merr…
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What’s up, dudes? Spooky season is here! I’ve got Michelle Kidwell from Michelle’s Spooky Library and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to talk the Halloween episode 'Hallowinnie' of the sitcom “Free Spirit!” It’s the 1989 sitcom about a good witch who becomes nanny(?)/housekeeper(?) to a divorcé and his 3 kids. Oh, and there’s Christmas…
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80s action movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger had already faced off against deadly alien hunters in "Predator", but that same year, he took on another action-packed sci-fi film, trading aliens for a dystopian future and a deadly reality TV show. This 80s flick was a wild departure from the original short story it was based on, but it delivered plenty…
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Cap takes on 4 Former Caps! Plus... Bob finally realizes Rick's pun on Time CAPsule and... what word does Rick frequently mispronounces?!? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/98yZ-lheMeoConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/C…
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What’s up, dudes? They’re heroes in a half shell, and they’re green! That means it’s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! I’ve got Tim Williams from 80’s Flick Flashback, Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette, and Laramy Wells from Moving Panels here to talk with me about the mutated ninja Michaelangelo. Yes, it’s his Christmas adventure “The Christm…
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In the not-too-distant future, civilization has been destroyed by genocide, starvation, and plague, and chaos reigns in the wastelands surrounding the collapsed Brooklyn Bridge. As guerilla fighters battle amid the desolation, one woman, who is also a robot, harbors a secret that could save humanity. As menacing baddies seek to exploit her to monop…
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Saffron, born Samantha Marie Sprackling on June 3, 1968, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a British singer and actress best known as the lead vocalist of the band Republica. Raised in the UK, she initially pursued a career in musical theatre before transitioning to the music industry. Saffron first gained attention in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a backi…
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TIMETABLE: Intro: 0:00 Welcome Mat: 0:42 Reading’s Rambling Reporter: 1:19 From the Attic: 31:23 Extinct Local Products: 38:08 Reading Review Review: 38:51 Mailbag: 55:47 3-D News Quiz: 1:00:24 “Hannepnings”: 1:10:32 Tractor Tease: 1:13:05 Comin’ for your crown Joe Rogan: 1:13:11 Switch Track: 1:14:09 Theater of the Air: 1:14:35 Tractor Tease Redux…
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Jon Waller Sewell returns to help us ReCap "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly," a five part story diving into Deadpool's past, where he turns to fellow super soldiers Wolverine and Cap for help! Plus... Rick, Bob & Jon discuss the Deadpool / Wolverine movie (so skip 11:30-24:45 if you want to avoid spoilers)! YouTube: https://youtu.be/fNEX-USVI-c Con…
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What’s up, dudes? It’s time for another Christmas-adjacent episode! This time, I’ve got the Saturday Morning Mafia with me to talk about “The Princess Bride!” Yep, it’s Christmas time, and Columbo—erm, Peter Falk—reads his sick grandson a fantasy story. There’s fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, mirac…
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An 80s flick synonymous with perhaps the most popular action genre of the eighties: the buddy-cop movie. In the wake of Lethal Weapon, there were many variations of the formula. Perhaps the most testosterone-fuelled was this 1989 cult classic that paired Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as Los Angeles cops framed by Jack Palance’s evil drug lord…
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A distinguished figure in television production, Malcolm Gerrie is celebrated for his innovative contributions to the music and entertainment industries. With a career spanning several decades, Gerrie has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of music television, bringing iconic performances and groundbreaking formats to screens worldwide. His…
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Kicking off our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Plus... Rick & Bob share where they stand on which issue is the first appearance of Wolverine... YouTube: https://youtu.be/yrrm03cMHvoConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…
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What’s up, dudes? Merry Dinosaur Day! Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and I talk the 1987 cartoon “Dinosaucers!” It’s good dinos versus evil tyrannos as two dinosaur alien factions fight for freedom! It’s Dinosaur Day on Reptilon, and the Dinosaucers are set to return to their home planet for the celebratio…
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Remember the days when action figures ruled our imaginations and epic battles between good and evil played out in our living rooms? Step into 1987, when a beloved toy line and animated series leaped onto the big screen in a live-action spectacle. In this 80s flick a intergalactic battle spills from the fantastical world of Eternia into our own. Mar…
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Born on January 12, 1959, in Halmstad, Sweden, Per Gessle is a celebrated musician, singer, and songwriter, most famously known as one-half of the iconic pop duo Roxette. Alongside Marie Fredriksson, Gessle propelled Roxette to international stardom in the late 1980s and 1990s with an impressive array of hits, including "The Look," "Listen to Your …
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What's up, dudes? There’s more than meets the eye here with illustrator and podcaster Jerzy Drozd as we talk all about Transformers UK comics Christmas issues! From Starscream to Optimus Prime, we get into all of it, and deck the halls with boughs of Hot Rod…waitasec…. Yes, it’s Transformers Christmas miracle edition! In Transformers #145 from 1987…
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