Children of the 80s
Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us.
Episodes
October 29, 2025 • 69 mins
It’s the ultimate 1980s horror showdown! In this episode, we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast as we pit Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees against each other — not in the ring, but in the decade that made them legends. From Elm Street to Camp Crystal Lake, we’re diving into their most iconic kills, their cultural impact, and the pure nightmare fuel that defined ‘80s slasher cinema. Who ruled the decade of ter...
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October 22, 2025 • 65 mins
Grab some microwave popcorn and dim the lights — we’re heading back to the 1980s when every video store shelf had at least one Stephen King nightmare staring back at you. From haunted hotels to killer cars, we’re counting down the top 10 King flicks that made us sleep with the lights on (and made Maine seem like the worst vacation spot ever!).
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October 15, 2025 • 71 mins
To kick off the Halloween season, we're bringing back a popular episode from season1. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim geeks out about MJ and Lindsay questions whether or not Ozzy really bit the head off a bat.
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October 8, 2025 • 50 mins
Think the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 80s was just a fun way to win free fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few insiders turned the beloved fast-food game into a multi-million-dollar scam. From golden tokens to mob ties, we break down how Monopoly went from family fun to federal fraud.
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October 1, 2025 • 52 mins
We're playing the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, TV, and pop culture. In typical Jim and Lindsay fashion, we'll get sidetracked along the way with stories and memories. It's part trivia, part nostlgia hang out, and all totallly 80s!
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September 24, 2025 • 45 mins
From silky Pantene hair to the squeaky-clean world of Zest, the 1980s gave us commercials we’ll never forget. This week, we’re diving into six iconic ads that defined a decade. Were they genius marketing, cheesy camp, or a little of both? Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of TV commercials.
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September 17, 2025 • 54 mins
Jim and Lindsay sit down with author Eric Shoars to talk about his book Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems, they dive into how the music of the decade shaped a generation—and still speaks to us today.
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September 10, 2025 • 101 mins
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Def Dave to count down their top 10 villains of the 1980s. From over-the-top baddies to sinister aliens—and even a few surprise picks you might not expect—they cover the decade’s most memorable antagonists in all their villain glory.
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September 3, 2025 • 69 mins
This episode originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand while Jim recovers from hand surgery.
In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his un...
In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his un...
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August 27, 2025 • 68 mins
Numbers aren't for math-they made some of the best 80s hits too! Join us as we count UP unforgettable tracks that feature numbers in their titles.
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August 20, 2025 • 36 mins
What do you get when you mix fearless journalism, a broken nose, and an empty vault? The wild ride that is Geraldo Rivera’s career. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay revisit the unforgettable TV moment that cemented Geraldo’s place as an 80s icon.
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August 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Get ready to dance across borders! In this episode, we crank up the volume on 1980s hits that broke language barriers and blended English with other tongues. From chart toppers that sprinkled in Spanish to German one hit wonders we have a little bit for everyone.
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August 6, 2025 • 65 mins
This week, we sit down with author Marshall Garvey to talk about his book on the 1985 World Series. Whether you’re a die-hard 80s baseball fan or simply love a good read, you won’t want to miss it. We’ll also have some fun with 80s pop culture as Marshall makes his case for why 1985 was the best year of the decade.
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July 30, 2025 • 51 mins
This week we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to reflect on the monumental loss of three cultural giants who shaped our childhoods and left a huge mark on pop culture: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. It's a celebration, a reflection, and a thank-you to three unforgettable figures who helped shape what it meant to grow up in the greatest decade of them all.
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July 23, 2025 • 59 mins
This episode originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand.
It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s.
It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s.
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July 16, 2025 • 66 mins
They were the teen idols of the 1980s. Corey Feldman and Corey Haim lit up movie screens, magazine covers, and the hearts of an entire generation. In this episode, we rewind the VHS to explore how these two child stars took Hollywood by storm, how they met, and why their on-screen chemistry became legendary.
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July 9, 2025 • 80 mins
Strap on your treasure map and grab some Baby Ruths as we dive deep into The Goonies. We're joined by James from the podcast Bad Movies Rule as we revist the ultimate 80s adventure film. Goonies never say die!
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July 2, 2025 • 48 mins
1987 Summer SongsJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her favorites while Jim is sticking strictly to the formula.
Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b
Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b
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June 25, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest intersections of cults and pop culture: the story of Tony Alamo, his controversial religious empire, and the flashy, rhinestone-studded jackets that became an unexpected celebrity fashion trend in the 1980s and early ’90s.
References used for this episode:
https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo/
https://www.wsj.com/artic...
References used for this episode:
https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo/
https://www.wsj.com/artic...
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June 18, 2025 • 59 mins
Pull up a stool and join us as we take a deep dive into Cheers, the beloved 1980s sitcom that turned a Boston bar into one of the most iconic settings in TV history. We explore what made Cheers not just a ratings hit, but a culteral touchstone.
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