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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From the grue-crew behind Horror News Radio, Decades of Horror 1980s covers the horror, sci-fi and fantasy films from the Eighties. Classics from John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven, David Cronenberg and more.
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Can I Pod With Madness is a podcast in which we meticulously review a copy of Kerrang! or Metal Hammer, from 1987-1989 (mostly). Expect lots of talk about Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, KISS, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith and Lisa Dominique. Also some waffle about what was on telly that week, what was in the charts and general aimless nostalgia. Bringing the metal back to where it belongs! Podwithmadness@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @Podwithmadness https://linktr.ee/podwithmadness
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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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PWM32: Run By Trendies- Kerrang Kontaktz 1988 (part 2)
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Back with our faces in Kerrang Kontaktz, we finally get to some Korrespondences with real live Kerrang readers from back in the day. In addition we tackle Kontroversies such as rap metal krossover, whether 80s Sabbath are any cop, and is Satan as much of a laugh as he claims. Along the way we look at psychedelic jazz blues prog trio Show of Hands, …
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1980s News: New Clue, Rocky II's Real Injury, Gross Jell-O and More
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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 ne…
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SPOOKIES (1986) – Episode 257 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“We almost got our tuchus plunged!” Almost? Shoot, that would’ve made a perfect scene to go with the farting Muck Men. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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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 …
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PWM31: Garfield is an Obligate Carnivore - Kerrang Kontaktz 1988 (part 1)
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This week we’re looking at Kerrang Kontaktz, the Magazine Written By Rock Fans - or alternatively, a lazy money for old rope exercise in which some long rambling letters get published in full. Some “Kontroversial Komments” on the matters of are Whitesnake big fat sellouts, is Robert Plant trying to distance himself from his Led Zeppelin past, and a…
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80s True Crime: The George Bosque Heist
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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. Introductio…
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HOUSE (1982) – Episode 256 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Damn! Come out of the grave and run out of ammunition!” Resurrection without ordinance? Such a disappointment. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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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 Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episodes of 1980s Now and information ab…
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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 …
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Road House (1989) vs. Road House (2024)
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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 …
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THE BEASTMASTER (1982) – Episode 255 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Dar, the gods have put that mark on you, and someday, you’ll find out why.” So sayeth the gods, “That’ll leave a mark.” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999
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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 tra…
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1980s News: Field of Dreams, Batman Villains, Ke Huy Quan
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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? Subscribe to our YouTube chan…
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THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC (1982, RATU ILMU HITAM) – Episode 254 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Men are all liars! Men are animals! All the people here deserve to die! Especially Permana and Baidah. I swear on the devil’s in hell. Tonight I will kill everyone […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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1980s News: Chilean Star Wars, Superman and More
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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 …
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Will chats with author and podcaster Liz Worth (host of "Forever 80s Podcast") about her quest to uncover our continued fascination with the 1980s. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow. Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com. Listen to "Forever 80s Podcast" here. Get "Treat Me Like Dirt" here. Learn more about Liz here.…
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PIN (1988) – Episode 253 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Where did you learn to do that?” Learn to do what? Oh…that. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Ralph […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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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 m…
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PWM30: Kerrang 257 (Sept 23 1989) - If we ever get to the bottom of it
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This week we’re taking a look at Lenny Kravitz, and asking is he too sexy to be into Star Wars? Talking of NSFW content, we remember a classic Steve Guttenburg video, and assess the career of Judge Reinhold. Kerrang’s cover star is Marillion new boy Steve Hogarth, in a leaf related photoshoot. We ask is their latest single ideal to be used in an 80…
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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: David Lee Roth prodded Sammy Hagar Salem's Lot may never see daylight Draft Star Wars script sold at auction Then, we discuss the current (and potential future) state of media and ask whether the 1980s was part of that evolution. Finally,…
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The Mighty 690 with Alexander Hamilton Cherin
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Will chats with author Alexander Hamilton Cherin about his new novel "The Mighty Six-Ninety (690)." It's a fictionalized account of actual events that transpired in Southern California during the Summer of 1981. A struggling AM radio station buried $50,000 in cash and gave its listeners clues as to its location, one a day, until the money was found…
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CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) – Episode 252 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“What is best in life?” “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.” What about plunder? Does that include plunder? Join […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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Another 1980s One-Hit Wonder Challenge
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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Richard Marx chastises concertgoer "Fast Car" is a hit (again) Billy Mitchell settles "cheater" lawsuit Then, Kat challenges us to identify 80s one-hit wonders by a clip and a clue. And she asks the harder question: Was the artist really …
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You Cannot Mess This Up with Amy Weinland Daughters
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss whether they'd like to travel back to their youths and what they'd try and accomplish. Then, Will chats with author Amy Weinland Daughters about her award-winning book "You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened." Introduction - 0:00 Interview - 14:10 Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more epi…
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PWM29: Kerrang 225 (Feb 11 1989) - How do you feel about panthers?
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Vixen are our cover stars in this issue, so the casual sexism starts early! WASP are celebrating their lead guitarist (who - spoiler alert, bails out of the band in 6 months time) and cranking out a Jethro Tull cover. There’s reports of secret Aerosmith gigs, so we may rebrand as a mystery podcast. We’ve got features on Quireboys (mostly drunk) and…
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80s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Richard Marx chastises concertgoer, Tracy Chapman finally has a no.1 song, and Billy Mitchell settles his defamation case. Then, Will shares the true tale of how Todd Rogers, the former video game champion, was caught cheating (allegedly). Introduction - 00:00 Announements - 7:30 1980s News - 0…
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Will, Kat and Jon share their thoughts about John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). What terrified Will and Jon brings laughter to Kat. Then, Will chats with Robin Block, CEO and Executive Producer at CreatorVC, about their forthcoming "expanded" documentary about the cult-classic thriller. Introduction - 0:00 Interview - 14:50 Become a patron at www…
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Road House, Tetris and Fictional Crushes
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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Fans Sue Madonna Can new Road House defeat original Road House? Kid defeats Tetris Then, the hosts discuss their (and your) fictional crushes and the benefit of having had them. Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomoto…
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE (1987) – Episode 251 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Buddy’s a good boy, but he has what you might call basic hygiene problems.” Who knew? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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In a change from the intended episode we don't even get to Kerrang in this one, but we do talk about Steve Wozniak, reminisce about Feeder's Just a Day, discover Feeder's Just a Day 2, remember the first lockdown and spin off into a conversation about Eurovision and our favourite entry ever from 2006, Lithuania's LT United with We Are The Winners. …
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First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the live audience. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win. Plus, Jon shares a story of being spotted at CES. Then, we hear c…
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New Announcement and True Crime Rewind
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First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Plus, they let us know that Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the audience during the live show. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win. Then, we hear a repla…
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GREMLINS (1984) – Episode 250 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Ai-yah. You teach him to watch TV?” Do you mean there was a fourth rule? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr, […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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PWM 27: Kerrang 176 (Feb 27 1988) - Fresh Blood Could Kill Me
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Kicking off a new year and a new podcast with yet more Gen Patter, as we question whether Gen Z are into Zorro, and wonder whether it’s too late in the game to change the name of the podcast. Simply Red are reappraised, despite not appearing in this week’s issue of Kerrang! However - we do get Atomkraft, WASP, The Accused, Dogs D’amour, Paul Sabu, …
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News Flash: Purple Rain Is Headed to Broadway
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Prince's 1984 film "Purple Rain" is headed to Broadway. So, Will is joined by Marcus Taylor, the shows' resident Prince expert, to discuss the potential for a musical adaption. While the film was a a box office success, Prince's protagonist "The Kid" isn't the hero of the piece you'd hope for. Will changes to the original story be necessary to make…
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In 2020, less than a year after the launch of our inaugural podcast, we reached out to a number of iconic 1980s artists who would wanted to interview. And although at the time we did not have a track record of celebrity interviews, Cindy Morgan ("Caddyshack", "Tron") accepted our invitation. To our delight, she was more than just polite, she was ge…
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Rewind: Most Interesting 80s Songs
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On this episode, we share clips from four of our most interesting discussions about 1980s songs. We discuss fascinating facts about more than a dozen tracks, including secret 80s cover songs, controversial songs from the decade, "The Filthy 15," and the love lessons we learned from songs. Introduction - 00:00 Tainted Love - 3:26 Sugar Walls - 6:29 …
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THE BEAST WITHIN (1982) – Episode 249 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Oral sodomy?… Well, that’s why it’s a small town… Yeah, we’ll look into it. Thank you for calling.” Say what? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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PWM 26 Bonus Episode: The Lost Picture Show
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Like a Christmas Gift For You, but less problematic (thanks Phil!) here’s a very special BONUS podcast that we recorded way back in April. We basically spend this bonus episode promoting Reels Ov Steel, the Heavy Metal Movies podcast, who probably have way more listeners than we do, but what you gonna do? This led us to discuss what constitutes a g…
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Rewind: Strangest 80s News Stories of 2023
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As the year comes to a close, we share clips of the strangest 1980s news stories Will, Kat and Jon discussed throughout 2023. Those items include: Someone attacked the Goonies' house with a fish. Is Uno the next Mattel movie? The original "Wilhelm scream" has been found. A "Ghostbusters" law affects haunted real estate. John Mellencamp fights audie…
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: A super documentary lands in January The Six Billion Dollar Man may still be plugged in. KRS-One tells the Grammys that they’re all just wick-wick-wack Introduction - 00:00 Announcement: 4:18 *We'll be off January. Happy Holidays! 1980s News - 6:25 1980s Christmas Traditions - 54:00 Wrap-Up & …
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PUPPET MASTER (1989) – Episode 248 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“December 8th, 1:46 A.M. Researcher and principal psychometric subject about to embark on sexual experiment number 517A; hopefully will be opening up a channel to Neil Gallagher; experiment may utilize […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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1989 Song Threatens Entire Music Genre
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Throw Papa from the Train? Beverly Hills Cop sequel trailer Whamageddon The Lost Boys musical Ray Stanz is "resentful" The 1989 beat that created a music genre Introduction - 00:00 Announcement: 2:00 *Join us live on Facebook/YouTube on December 19 at 7pm Eastern 1980s News - 4:15 Will's 1980s…
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PWM25: Xmas Blowout - Get drunk enough and it’ll be fine
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Welcome to our Christmas Pod (for the third time). We thought we were done but then there was some IMPORTANT BREAKING KISS NEWS to cover (sorry... “kover”). Along the way we talk ABBA (obviously), The Millennium Dome, Spice Girls and horror movies that make you cry (or possibly just me). Damn you Guillermo Del Toro! We attempt to delve into Kerrang…
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Toys "R" Us makes a come back...again Huey Lewis: The Musical The Running Man gets a reboot Introduction - 00:00 1980s News - 5:30 1980s Christmas Wish Books - 38:17 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:24:56 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1…
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PWM24: Kerrang 219 (December 24-31 1988) - Following Gary Moore into Battle
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Welcome to our Christmas Pod (for the second time). It's 1988 and behind the glorious Simon Bisley cover we're looking at a whole bunch of Festive Feechas, once we're done gatekeeping the work of Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. Uriah Heep are playing a Christmas festival, there's some surprising news about Marillion and we explore the connection betwee…
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RETURN TO HORROR HIGH (1987) – Episode 247 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Well, would you care to walk around in the scene with your schlong hanging out? Only in your case, darling, it would be a ‘schlort.’” Who says this movie isn’t […]Por Gruesome Magazine
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Chuck E. Cheese, Hall & Oates, Karate Kid and More
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: A new Karate-Kid-iverse is coming The Outsiders becomes an unlikely musical Chuck E. Cheese thinks it can shut down its animatronics Hall sues Oates over their song catalog Hagar invites Roth to sing and then disses him Wilhelm Dafoe reveals his role in Beetlejuice 2 Introduction - 00:00 1980s…
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PWM23: Kerrang 57 (December 15-28 1983) - Captain Santa With a Bomb
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It's Christmas time, so naturally we spend about an hour talking about going to For The Love of Horror, the UK's premier horror convention. If you want to hear us going on and on about The Lost Boys you're in the right place! Otherwise it's business as usual as we delve into a festive edition of Kerrang from 1983. The stars of Metal are asked what …
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Cobra Kai has cast an “iconic” Karate Kid character The Christmas Story house has a new owner Zelda is coming to the big screen We’ll be able to bust ghosts in Chicago very soon Then, Will introduces us to a new record that sounds like it was recorded in the 1980s. Get your copy of Love in Cag…
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