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
WHAT?! It only took me 7 months to complete this. This podcast runs on Indian Time....
What?! That's right! Ty Fighter takes the wheel back to bring back SKODEN CINEMA! In this episode, he discusses the gritty reality of the book vs. the 2002 film Skins, directed by indie darling Chris Eyre. Hear him stumble! Listen to his voice give out! Just kidding! Ty discusses the the film Skins- an uncompromising story set on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Join me as I breakdown Adrian C. Louis' novel highlighting generatio...
One this episode of high adventure, Ty Fighter and T-Bone finds themselves hurled into the crackles of time and find themselves locking helmet horns with June 1981. Topics in this episode include:
WE'RE IN A RECESSION!
Ty Fighter confuses Suzanna Hoffs with Suzanne Vega
Did you know before ACT II microwave popcorn debuted, there was an ACT I?
Kibbles n' Bits, Kibbles n' Bits, Gotta have more Kibbles n' Bits
First Wave of Kenner Empire S...
This month is chocked full of serial killings and hijacking- Trigger Warning! On this episode, the boys are sent back to infiltrate the Swedish Bikini Team. Hijinks ensue...
Topics include
The release of Friday the 13th part II #Jasonvorhees
Season finale of Dallas season 4
Frequent Flying becomes the norm
Spain infected with Toxic Oil Syndrome
Radio show Rockline premiers in Los Angeles
Russian cosmonauts spot a floating barbell in space
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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
The Great Once Wayn...
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 Wars ra...
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 Fame.
Brisbane Aust...
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 thei...
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
Apple en...
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 Doo deb...
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
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 plays his final show
John Bonham...
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 Lakota tell the government to kiss the...
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 deadly...
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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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 grill, th...
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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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 resonate today
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
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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