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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 11 days 11 hours 19 minutes
episode 208: Garfield, Highlander, and Why Isn't My Favorite 80s Movie Streaming?
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the unfortunate voice of the new Garfield movie, the "Highlander" reboot, how Warwick Davis called out Disney, and the rescue of "Coyote vs. ACME."
Then, the trio discusses why some of our favorite 1980s movies can't be streamed anywhere.
Finally, Will updates us on the status of his 1980s-era novel, including the surprising present-day issue that is related to one in his novel...
episode 207: The Filthy Fifteen (Songs)
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Stewart Copeland wanted to "choke the life out of" Sting, a new Harrison Ford documentary, and the new trailers for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and "The Fall Guy."
Then, the trio discusses the so-called Filthy Fifteen, the more than a dozen songs targeted by the newly-formed Parents Music Resource Center in 1985 as emblematic of the music that was corrupting the children...
episode 206: Beetlejuice's Suit, Creepshow Video Game and More
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the return of Beetlejuice's costume, how Harry Bellafonte's music came to be in "Beetlejuice," and a "Creepshow" video game.
Then, the trio discusses the stories presented in Netflix's new documentary "The Devil on Trial," which follows the supposed 1980 possession of David Glatzel and the allegedly related murder of Alan Bono. Our hosts examine some informations not presented in the documentary...
episode 205: McDonald's Brings Back 1980's Halloween, John Carpenter Speaks About The Thing's Ending and Much More
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including McDonald's brings back an item of 1980s nostalgia, the Disney+ series "Loki" brings back a 1982 McDonald's, how Van Halen made Joe Perry quit Aerosmith, Ridley Scott has seen the upcoming "Alien" sequel, and John Carpenter weighs in on the mysterious ending of 1982's "The Thing."
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episode 204: Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Murders
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Dee Snider's new graphic novel, "Moonlighting" streaming and the battle over "Every Breath You Take."
Then, the trio examines the truth about Halloween sadism and its connection to the Tylenol murders in the 1980s. Were sociopaths really putting poisons and sharp objects in children's Halloween treats?
Introduction - 00:00
Announcement - 2:28
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episode 204: 1980s Now Trailer
Do you love 1980s pop culture and hate silence? Then you’ll love 1980s Now.
Each week, the 1980s Now podcast examines the importance of 1980s pop culture and its influence today.
We speak with the 1980s icons we grew up loving, like: Ernie Hudson, Taylor Dayne, Elvira, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Dee Wallace, Harold Faltermeyer, and many more.
And every week we discuss current news related to 1980s media.
Plus, there’s often a surprise game too...
episode 203: Did you breakdance in the 1980s?
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the Ghostbusters way to trap your movie popcorn, a young Rambo, and the source of an iconic 1980s look. Then, Will shares some stories of breaking in the 1980s. Did you break? Let us know.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 11:00
Did you break in the 1980s? - 32:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:50
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episode 202: Controversial 1980s Songs
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Jan Wenner was removed from the Rock Hall board, Toto doesn't like being a "p**** band," and the racy word reconned out of Star Wars canon. Then, the trio discusses some hit 1980s songs with controversial lyrics.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 05:46
Controversial 1980s Songs - 35:55
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:22
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episode 201: Outcastes: Will's 1980s Novel
On this special episode, Will introduces us to some of the themes that are covered in his 1980s novel and will be topics for future podcast episodes. The novel, which is called "Outcastes," follows a teenage Indian immigrant in the early 1980s, who uses hip-hop to cope with the loss of his mother.
Next week, the trio returns to discuss some of the controversial songs from the 1980s.
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episode 200: Controversial MTV VMA Moments in the 1980s
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Stephen King's thoughts about the new "Pet Sematary," the Gremilns TV show has a curious Rotten Tomatoes score, and how "Dial of Destiny" may be vindicated. Then, the trio discusses some of the scandalous moments during the 1980s MTV Video Music Awards.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 08:24
1980s Urban Legends - 33:50
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:09:35
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