1980s Now

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.

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Announcements - 2:30

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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 you name?

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Was 1984 the best year for m...

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.

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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 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:

• 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?

01:14:00 - Wrap-Up

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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. 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:

• 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, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.

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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. 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:

• 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 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."

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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).

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Announements - 7:30

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1980s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught - 23:30

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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.

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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.kokomotoys.com.

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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 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...

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 audiences root for him? Or is the amazing music sufficient enough to make the plot i...