1980s Now
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The 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..
1980s Now
1h ago
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
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1980s Now
1w ago
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
Announements - 2:30
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1980s News - 05:00
80s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30
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1980s Now
1w ago
First, Kat explains why she became a ninja. Then, Will chats with Lucinda Dickey, star of "Breakin'," "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Ninja III: The Domination," all of which premiered in 1984.
Introduction - 0:00
Interview with Lucinda Dickey - 9:20
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1980s Now
2w ago
First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
Road House: the most successful Apple movie
Kevin Smith's movie set in 1986
Scorpion’s “Rock You Like a Hurricane” was nearly R-Rated
Netflix just added these 20 films from 1984 to their catalog
Then, Will challenges you and his co-hosts to identify 1984 films from a clue. How many can you name?
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 07:40
Name the 1984 Movie - 35:25
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:00
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1980s Now
3w ago
First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
DNA just solved a 1980s murder
DNA testing was discovered in 1984
Ghostbusters is a billion dollar franchise
John Williams made a musical mistake in Star Wars
Then, the trio compares the original "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, with the one just released on Amazon Prime starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Warning: There are some minor spoilers.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 04:25
Road House vs. Road House (with Spoilers) - 40:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:26:30
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1980s Now
1M ago
First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
New live-action Popeye movie
John Mellencamp is mad again
The best place to get abducted by aliens
The people most likely to get abducted by aliens
First look at "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
Then, in true crime fashion, Will shares the tale of how Prince was inspired to write the title track from his career-defining album "1999." Special thanks to Marcus Taylor for researching and writing the story.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 03:30
The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999 - 37:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:05
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1980s Now
1M ago
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
Brent Spiner returns to Night Court
Did Robert Downey, Jr. snub 80s favorite Ke Huy Quan?
Twins star reunite to fight Batman
Field of Dreams lampooned and Kevin Costner reacts
Are teens afraid of nuclear war?
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1980s Now
1M ago
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
03:12 - Hulk Hogan saved someone
11:40 - Chilean Star Wars rules galaxy
23:10 - Anthony Daniels is selling C3PO stuff
28:15 - Macabre “Beatles collectible” not auctioned
34:40 - A favorite GenX treat has been discontinued
46:10 - Indiana Jones limited to Xbox
57:00 - Superman filming at Hall of Justice?
01:14:00Wrap-Up
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1980s Now
1M ago
Will chats with author and podcaster Liz Worth (host of "Forever 80s Podcast") about her quest to uncover our continued fascination with the 1980s.
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1980s Now
1M ago
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
Sony acquires the "Cola Wars" movie
Did Road House reboot use AI?
Wonka event makes children cry
Then, we discuss the power (and science) of music to transport us back to moments from our youths. And we share songs to try and evoke your memories. Which songs take you instantly back to a an earlier time and what do you recall?
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 5:15
How Music Makes Us Time Travel - 36:25
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:13:30
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