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.)
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 new flavors
55:10 - Plus, the strange flavors Jell-O has (wisely) discontinued
01:00:55 - Frui...
First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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 &...
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
Announcements - 2:30
*Listen to Will on Forever 80s Podcast
1980s News - 05:00
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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
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First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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
Was 1984 the best year for m...
First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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
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First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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...
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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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?
01:14:00 - Wrap-Up
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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Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
Listen to "Forever 80s Podcast" here.
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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 ...
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
Then, we discuss the current (and potential future) state of media and ask whether the 1980s was part of that evolution.
Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.
Introduction - 00...
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. Set against the backdrop of a California landscape very much in flux, the story reso...
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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 a one-hit wonder?
Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomo...
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
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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 - 08:30
1980s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught - 23:30
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01...
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
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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
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.kokomotoys.com.
Introduction - 00:00
Announcement - 4:50
*Every episode will be recorde...
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 collection of clips from some of our favorite interviews from 2023.
Those include ch...
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 replay of one of the most gut-busting true crimes our hosts have shared to date. It's t...
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