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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.
 
On this show I will discuss, talk and shoot the breeze about the 1980's culture and comparing that era to now. We will talk about the 1980's mall culture and what it was to teenage impressionism. The 1980s culture and society was a harmonious thing! I will point out and talk about a lot of things that were firsts in the 1980s and are now mainstream and regular in our everyday lives. It will be lighthearted and comical but it will be factual and historically accurate. It will be serious and m ...
 
The weird, wild and wonderful movies released between 1980-1989 are resurrected and live again in the 1980's Movie Graveyard! On each episode a few of the caretakers of the 1980s Movie Graveyard will be sitting down to watch a beloved film and having a conversation while the movie rolls. Think of it less of a commentary and more of a chat that is spurred on by the events of the movie. Be sure to check out our Facebook page to share some of your favorite movie memories with us!
 
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On this special episode of our 1980s culture show, we explain the 'why the show came about', the 'how the show came about' and the reasons for the two style format and what it means. I hope this will make more sense from this point forward and we apologize, I was doing so much at once that this part of the show was missed in the beginning.…
 
Will chats with Catrina, organizer of the Lexington Comic Convention about what makes their event special. Plus, we learn about some of the celebrity guests you can meet this year, including Warwick Davis, Jason Lee, and Kevin Smith. Come to Lexington, KY, this Thursday through Sunday, March 23 through March 26. Visit www.lexingtoncomiccon.com for …
 
In this episode of our 1980's culture in America show, we begin the story and origin of Johnny and how he becomes 'Johnny Saves the World'. It begins in 1987 and he is just 17 years old and has bought the first of his top 4 favorite classic and/or muscle cars. Little does he know, that car just may be the catalyst of what will become his mission, h…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a GenXer wins an Oscar, "Road House" reboot gets real and Steven Spielberg's theory on current UFO sightings. Then, the trio discusses UFOs in 80s movies and real life. The trio plays "Was it ET or Mac & ME?" and Will shares a true-life UFO infestation that haunted upstate New York in the 1980s. …
 
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat share 3 more erroneous "facts" we were taught in the 80s. Then, Will speaks with comedian Alonzo Bodden about why dumb people may not know they're dumb and what can be done about it. Introduction - :00 Interview - 8:48 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more epis…
 
This is a special episode about a very important part of the 1980s culture-classic vehicles. Today's show marked what would have been my Father's 85th birthday. He left me 22 years ago and it never gets any easier. I talk of the few experiences Dad and I did have together during the 80's to include two of the best experiences in my life, even to th…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong. Introduction - :00 Annoucements: -3:36 *Join us on…
 
The date of this episodes publishing, March 8th, is my birthday. We go back 40 years into the 1980s culture in my birthday year, 1983, and reminisce about a few things I remember from that wonderful year The 1980s culture and society was in full swing. from TV shows that started that year and you never hear mention of, to the great music video show…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot? Introduction - :00 1980s News - 5:30 Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:2…
 
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists. Introduction - :00 Interview - 7:32 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980sn…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear." Introduction - :00 Announcement - 2:48 *Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kersha…
 
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/. Introduction - :00 Interview - 5:03 For the many ways to support the show, …
 
This episode we talk about getting your License and beginning the most important but awesome journey of a teenager in the 80s-getting a car, outfitting it with cool accessories, and the all important car stereo system, then heading out to cruise and jam to your favorite music. We will talk about a lot of the add-ons inside and outside of the car an…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really…
 
This episode is a 'teaser' if you will. Johnny put this story together about a guy he knows that has been questioning the state of his world lately and felt it important to get this out in hopes it may reach others with similar questions and even help lay the ground work for his missions in the future.…
 
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now. …
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films. Introduction - :00 Announcement - 3:00 *Listen for our inter…
 
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with Ryan Morris aka Dreamkid, one of the emerging musical leaders of synthwave. Although the genre didn't exist in the 1980s, it will have you longing for the decade. Dreamkid's self-title, debut is available now everywhere and at dreamkid83.bandcamp.com. Introduction - :00 Interview - 5:04 For the many way…
 
Will, Kat and Jon return for their first new show in 2023. First, they challenge themselves to identify the 1980s movie trope Dreamkid has scored. Then, they discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "History of the World," Madonna's upcoming tour, De La Soul's premiere on streaming and the possibility of a Short Round movie. Then, the trio di…
 
Will, Kat and Jon randomly review the 1980s news stories they skipped throughout the year. This episode was recorded while streaming before a live audience on Facebook. To join us on a future show, follow our Facebook page. Introduction - :00 Announcement - 4:15 *We're taking January 2023 off. 1980s News - 7:20 Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:18:30 For the …
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at will@1…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the director of the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel, the 1984 secret programming code just revealed, and the pole-sitting craze that swept the 80s (but really didn't). Then, Will speaks John Walsh, author of the forthcoming "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films." Pre-order your …
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here. Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of …
 
In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at will@1980snow.com. New Introduction - :15 Criteria for Christmas…
 
Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popul…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including more false rumors about "Indiana Jones 5," the superhero John Cusack could've played in 1985, and how Al's movie is just as "weird" as his music. Then, we share the interesting tales of 12 of the quirkiest Christmas songs of the 1980s. Introduction - :30 1980s News - 2:13 Twelve Quirkiest 1980s C…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true. Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new s…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2. Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Em…
 
Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn. Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and T…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway. Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop g…
 
Will and Kat are joined by Durandy to identify Kat's three unopened vintage Duran Duran posters. For over the last 30 years, Durandy has amassed the world’s largest collection of the band’s memorabilia. The unique archive includes 14,000 magazine articles, nearly 3,000 photographs and what Nick Rhodes describes as the “known collection of Duran Dur…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Heather Langenkamp would like to return to the "Nightmare" series, Batman's favorite wheels, and when Satan Panic is returning to the airwaves. Then, we chat about the creepy 900 numbers that dominated TV ads and our phones in the late 1980s. Did you call any? Email us your thoughts to will@1…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the Halloween Grinch that tried to ground Max, a "Scanner" series coming to HBOMax, and Iron Maiden's new tour. Then, we chat with Jim Babjak, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the platinum award-winning The Smithereens. What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.co…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a real-life floating Max, James Earl Jones retires as Darth's voice lives on, and even more stars return for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Then, we chat about the curious details about the best songs from 1980s movies as ranked by Billboard. What's your favorite movie song? Email us your thought…
 
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how it's curtains for the Phantom, the original Quantum Leap character that stars in the reboot, and a confirmed Karate Kid film. Then, the Will takes Kat and Jon back to a toy store the 1980s where they go on a shopping spree (with $75). And after they return back to 2020, they learn who has the…
 
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