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 12 hours 25 minutes
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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Interview: Author Alyse Knorr ("Super Mario Bros. 3")
Will, Kat and Jon share their experiences playing video games in their youths. Then, Will chats with author Alyse Knorr about her book "Super Mario Bros. 3" and the impact the game had on her life.
Introduction - 0:00
Interview - 13:19
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episode 199: 1980s Urban Legends
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the "Tron" sequel 3 is in limbo again, a possible Cobra Kai Reunion in 30 year, and the urban legend behind a "Young Guns" sequel. Then, trio uncovers the truth behind some of the 1980s urban legends that haunted us as kids.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 03:10
1980s Urban Legends - 32:34
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:14:56
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episode 198: Killer A.I. in 80s Movies
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a Mattel theme park, the forthcoming Killer Klown's video game, and the popular 80s horror movie that never existed. Then, trio questions the threat posed by 10 artificial characters from 1980s movies. And they review the real danger of AI today.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 06:08
Killer AI in 80s Movies and IRL - 37:40
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:33
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episode 197: 1980s True Crime: Rapper's Delight
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Monopoly: The Movie," Ghostbusters delays, and a new zombie movie from the late creator of the genre. Then, Will shares the true, dark (read: cynical) tale of how "Rapper's Delight" became the first hip-hop record to hit the Top 40.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 04:25
Good Crimes: The True Tale of "Rapper's Delight" - 23:30
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:21:34
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episode 196: The Kat and Jon Show: Truckin' in the 1980s
While Will continues to convalesce, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including graffiti as a pillar of hip hop and the return of the Toxic Avenger. Then, the duo chats about truck culture in the 1980s, including the movies, TV shows and music that popularized the trucking.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 03:31
Truckin' in the 1980s - 20:10
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:44
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episode 195: The Crazy Mattel Toys Coming to Movie Screens
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Beverly Hills Cop" was not a comedy, ALF is back (sort of), Madonna is on the mend, and He-Man has been shelved. Then, following the success of "Barbie," the trio discusses the next 10 unbelievable toys Mattel is bringing to the big screen...
episode 194: 80s True Crime: Swordquest (Recorded Live at SFGE)
Will, Kat and Jon meet in-person for the first time at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. There, they record this "true crime" episode before a live audience. Will shares the layered non-fiction tale of how Swordquest, the most ambitious game series Atari attempted for the 2600, is inseparable from the video game crash of 1983.
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episode 193: 1983 Top 10 Hits vs. Today
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Taylor Swift beat 1980s record, the vinyl to be wary of, and the sale of Little Eddie's little Frankenstrat.
Then, the trio attempts to listen to the current Top 10 hit songs and decides whether they're better than the songs that charted this time in 1983.
Introduction - :25
Announcements - 3:30
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1980s News - 8:50
1983 Top 10 vs...
episode 192: Beetlejuice 2, Back to the Future the Musical, Dial of Destiny and More
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the ultimate 1980s summer song, "Beetlejuice 2" set photos, and Duran Duran Funko Pops.
Then, the trio chats about the new "Back to the Future the Musical" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Plus, Will surprises his co-hosts with a name the fake 80s-movie-turned-musical.
Introduction - :25
Announcements - 4:15
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