1980s Now

First, Will, Kat 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

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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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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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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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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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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...