Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

Episodes

May 17, 2025 78 mins

Huzzah! The boys fid themselves once again hurled through the fizzures of time and space, this time belched right into the bowels of April 1981. Walking amongst the mortals, the fellas lock into a couple of Lean Cuisines, and lemon Nestea.


Topics in this episode:

Skittles make their US debut

Neil Diamond's America hits the top 40's

The Go-Go's sign to IRS records

Australian Jim Bailey attempts the dumbest stunt ever

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After a heroic trifle with the evil Kutchek, the boys are once again hurled into the throes of space and time. On this episode, T-Bone and Ty Fighter land in Daytona Beach Florida in the midst of a Michelob Light Wet T-Shirt Contest. Who will win? The results may surprise you.


Topic Discussed:

Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike

Miracle on Ice T.V. Movie debuts

Howard Stern makes his first broadcast in Washington D.C.

The Star War...

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March 21, 2025 60 mins

The blast back to February 1981 to discuss all things 80's. Topics include


Round-up of classic arcade game releases

The NFL season extends into February for the first time.

what would a degree in aeronautical engineering look like in 1914?

Norway elects it's first FEMALE Prime Minister, and she's a DOCTOR?!

A republican senator caught with a 28 year old male intern

Joni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fa...

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February 17, 2025 76 mins

Happy New Year! The Time Barbarians are BACK with a brand new year of exciting content! Yes, we've plundered the deepest recesses of the interwebs to bring you all the exciting happenings of January 1981. So pry off a cap of Michelob dark, kick your sandled feet up, and check out all the cool shit we uncovered.

Topics Include:

9 to 5 still dominating

First recorded use of CRACK cocaine

Axis and Allies debuts

Chicken McNuggets make ...

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January 17, 2025 37 mins

On this very special Christmas episode our tackle such holiday topics as:


The U.S. release of Pac-Man

South Korea introduces COLOR TELEVISION

The debut of Bravo

A death squad in El Salvador gives new meaning to Missionary

October Surprise

Australia releases Superman II

Led Zepplin call it quits

Flash Gordon

Popeye released in theaters

Here lies Darby Crash

The murder of John Lennon

Magnum P.I.

Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder go to prison

Appl...

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December 28, 2024 49 mins

From wastelands to walkmans, we are your barbaric spiritual guides throughout the decade of decadence known as the 1980's.

Topics on this episode include:

Ireland makes contraceptives available for the first time

Archie Bunker's Place debuts

Ronald Reagan TROUNCES Saint Jimmy Carter in the presidential election.

The first insulin pump activates

The Death of Cool- Steve McQueen

Cyanide in the Courtroom

Scooby Doo and Scrappy...

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December 15, 2024 42 mins

Topics include 


The denial of Goldie Hawn 


Muhammad Ali’s final fight 


Bob Costas debuts


The Thundar the Barbarian brethren 


The death of Buckwheat 


Bloodshed at Blood, Sweat and Tears

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November 1, 2024 50 mins

Sorry heroes and sheroes for the delay! Ol Ty Fighter had to enlarge the font on the mircofische from 12 to 48 cause his eyes are going south.

Topics include


Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope


The Bonnano crime family


Mothers Against Drunk Driving


Powers Booth at the Prime Time Emmy boycott


Solid Gold airs for the first time.


Ronald Reagan is a SCUMBAG


1980 Fake News


Who shot Eddie Haskell?


Bob Marley p...

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September 6, 2024 44 mins

On this adventure topics include....


The debut of Cinemax and how our dongs were never the same


John Lennon and Yoko Ono hit the recording studio


Panda bears take Mexico by storm for 8 fun filled days


Deaths. Deaths. And Deaths


Jimmy Carter wins the Democratic nomination besting Ted Kennedy


Monsters of Rock festival


America sees the B-2 bomber for the first time


America sees Mr.T for the first time


The La...

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July 19, 2024 37 mins

The clash of metal rang out as T-Bone's axe met the stranger's blade, a hidden sword now gleaming in the moonlight. Sparks flew, illuminating the fierce determination and sweat beaded in T-Bone's eyes. Ty Fighter circled around, seeking an opening, his scimitar trained on the enemy. Fissure Floodplain, Kutchek number two henchman, moved with a fluidity that spoke of years of combat, his every motion calculated and...

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July 13, 2024 53 mins

BANZAIIIIIII!! The boys are back with another super setting episode of the summer of sequels! This time we're flipping butthole first into 1986's classic the Karate Kid part II: the story continues. Find out why this beauty is a worthy follow up, what exactly the drum technique is, and 10 other movies you should enjoy if you love this as much we do!

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July 3, 2024 30 mins

It's independence day, and what could be more American than Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee? In this episode, the fellas talk about the superior follow up to Hogan's prior installment, Colombian drug lords, hip-hop gang warfare, six year olds, and Australian BBQ bats are just a taste of the discussion. Find out if you have what it takes to join the Australian Army Special Forces, along with a myriad of firsts. Fire up the g...

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June 14, 2024 45 mins

This episode finds our heroes smack dab in the middle of June 1980. Topics include:

The inaugural broadcast of CNN

The bombing of the statue of liberty

Ty Fighter's trip to Gilley's Honky Tonk

The genius of Richard Pryor

Wacky Gaddafi

The brief filmography of John Belushi

Alien vs. Aliens

The Sony Walkman

The Chipmunks


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May 22, 2024 55 mins

Lace up your boots, assemble you bayonets, and march into battle as the fellas talk about one of the MANY tremendous films released in 1989; Glory. We'll uncover the film's development, production, and release. We'll talk about both the historical accuracies , as well the inaccuracies.Whether you're a history buff, or a film enthusiast, this episode takes a compelling look at a landmark movie that continues to reson...

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April 22, 2024 42 mins

Once again, our heroes have been sucked into another vortex, this time landed in the merry month of MAY 1980! Topics in this episode include,


The Empire Strikes Back

South Roads Mall

Coneys

Mothers Against Drunk Driver (M.A.D.D.)

The longest prison sentence ever served in US history

Mt. Saint Helens

Art Carney

Harry S. Truman

The Nixon Tapes

The Bubble Boy

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March 9, 2024 32 mins

Distraught over the abduction of their trusted seer, Freya, the two eternal champions must once again bend time and space in order to get her back! In this episode, topics discussed are....


Kramer vs. Kramer

Andy Kaufman

The Lottery Scandal

The Boston Marathon shim sham

Iron Maiden's debut

The importance of the TV Mini-Series

Gordie Howe

Matt Groening and Life in Hell

Howard Stern

And More!

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February 13, 2024 58 mins

We here at Pump Action Action don't speak in emoticons, so you'll have to use your imagination. Nevertheless, join us for a SPECIAL LOVER'S EDITION episode of our discussion of the most beloved movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just plain hopeless, you won't wanna miss this! So grab your significant other, turn the hi-fi Enrico Palazzo records to a comfortable low, ligh...

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One day before re-recording this episode, we received the news about the untimely passing of Carl Weathers. We thought the best way we could thank him would be to discuss the man's career and highlight all his memorable roles. Of the many often over looked projects he completed during his lifetime, perhaps the most forgotten is 1988'a Action Jackson. Join us we deep dive into this adrenaline fueled thrill ride. From explosi...

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January 22, 2024 71 mins

In this episode, the fellas discuss one of the most polarizing figures in martial arts history, Bruce Lee. He was the first actor to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western filmmaking. The Big Boss was his first big break in Hong Kong. There's so much fact and fiction about this movie, and we try our best to sort through it all.

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January 3, 2024 41 mins

In this episode, the two lionhearts discuss such topics as:


Strawberry Shortcake

Who Shot Jr?

Power Dressing for success

Coal Miner's Daughter

Tough Man Contests

Jesse Owens

Jay Silverheels

That's Incredible

and so much more!


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