1980s Now

Will, Kat and Jon promote upcoming events on the show, including live episode on Facebook/YouTube on Wednesday, July 12, at 8pm Eastern.Then, they share clips from interviews with six of their favorite 1980s musicians.Introduction - :25*RSVP to our Live Event on FB: https://fb.me/e/a0BgAVkXO*RSVP to our Live Event on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DqhSgRTaco - 14:23Sir Mix-A-Lot - 22:00Taylor Dayne - 28:20Chris Butler - 35:43Harold Faltermeyer - 40:09Exposé - 46:49Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 52:03Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a real-life Tatooine planet, the "Honey, I Shrunk" reboot is dead, and four new booby-trap-free Indiana Jones games.Then, Will leads Kat and Jon on an Indiana Jones trivia adventure. Can you survive the challenge?Introduction - :25Announcements - 5:30*We're off next week.*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:30Indiana Jones Trivia Challenge - 30:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:40Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including another 80s icon joins "Stranger Things," the father of hip-hop gets inducted, and "The Flash" pays homage to "Back to the Future."Then, the trio discuss the good and bad lessons they learned from 1980s love songs.Introduction - :25Corrections and Updates - 6:571980s News - 10:30Lessons in 80s Love Songs - 27:45Your Love Lessons - 1:22:21Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:23:55Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Kat reveals how Will and Jon's recent "boys-only" episode helped her learn something about herself. Plus, we get her thoughts on the Top 10 Sexiest Men of the 1980s (per MsMojo). Then, Will chats with author Skye McDonald about her latest romance novel "The Not So Nice Girl." Set in the summer of 1986, it will transport you to a time of mixtapes, pastries, and first love.Introduction - :25Interview - 24:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] about Skye McDonald: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/Get "The Not So Nice Girl": https://bit.ly/44fvg2BMeet Skye at an upcoming event: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/

Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including updates on sequels to fan favorite 80s films (Conan, Terminator, Ghostbusters and others) and how Dana Carvey snubbed Robin Williams. Then, with the Kat away (literally), Will and Jon review Watch Mojo's list of the ten sexiest women of the 80s. And later, the pair shares the fictional male characters that shaped them into the men they are today.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:20*Listen for our chat with author Skye McDonald later this week.Top 10 Sexiest Women of the 80s - 6:401980s News - 26:14Fictional Male Role Models - 52:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:22:16For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how to anger Harrison Ford, Deckard is/isn't a replicant, and AI is "demonic."Then, Will shares the dark, true story about the origin of the popular, riot-inducing toy from the 1980s, the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although Xavier Roberts' signature appears on each doll, he may not be their father.Introduction - :25Announcements: 2:45*Get the updated 10th anniversary big box edition of "Firefly the Game" here.1980s News - 6:00Clip of "Back to You" by The Lightning Kids - 34:45*Find the The Lightning Kids on Instagram.80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids - 35:45Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:25:10For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Jeff Bridges tells iconic video game joke, John Mellencamp tells audience to STFU, and Little Mermaid gets review bombed.Once featured in nearly every 80s song, the trio traces the controversial of sax solos in music to determine where they went. Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify the iconic 80s sax solo. And you determine the most popular 80s sax solo.Introduction - :25Announcements: 3:151980s News - 5:30Sax Solos in 1980s Hit Music - 32:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]“Where Did All the Saxophones Go?” Kelsey McKinney (2017)https://theoutline.com/post/1409/saxophones-in-american-pop-music-history“Where Have All the Saxophones Gone? Tracing 65 Years of Saxophone Solos in Top 40 Music” by Brian Wansink, PhD (March 2023)https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4444239“The Saxophone” by Stephen Cottrell (2012)https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt32bj5f“Why Adolphe Sax's Musical Invention Wasn't Taken Seriously” by Lily Rothman (November 2015)https://time.com/4101405/adolphe-sax-saxophone-history/“The True Story of The Lost Boys' Sax Man” by Germain Lussier (April 2020)https://gizmodo.com/the-true-story-of-the-lost-boys-sax-man-1842774832

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Carrie Fisher gets her star, Michael J. Fox is fine with a "Back to the Future" reboot, and Prince defeats Warhol in court.Then, on the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi," the trio discusses how George Lucas changed the beloved film. And, more importantly, how dare he? Our hosts question whether a director has the moral right to change a film once released--and whether the types of changes made a move post-premiere may justify them. What do you think?Introduction - :251980s News - 2:45Why/How Did Lucas Change Jedi - 26:50Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:14:50For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]://www.etonline.com/star-wars-special-edition-george-lucas-explains-changes-for-trilogys-1997-re-release-flashbackhttps://fee.org/articles/fans-rebel-against-george-lucas-s-ip-empire/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC77wKPoaPw&ab_channel=MouskovichFilmTrailershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1988/02/28/lucas-and-spielberg-in-defense-of-artists-rights/90f4ee29-d742-4b22-8834-e11b94ba40b3/https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/the-star-wars-george-lucas-doesnt-want-you-to-see/379184/https://www.cbr.com/return-of-the-jedi-changes-george-lucas/

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Dolly Parton album of 80s covers, the "Beetlejuice" sequel finally has a release date, and the how the 1988 WGA strike gave us the worst season of "Star Trek."Then, the trio discusses how radio in the 80s affected their lives throughout that decade, and why "kids today" won't have the same experience.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:20*We're off next week, because Will will be busy at Motor City Comic Con. Go to www.motorcitycomiccon.com for more information. And then stop by and say hello to Will.1980s News - 6:00Radio in the 80s and Now - 37:22Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:10:12For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon share some memories of the role radio played in their youths. Then, Will chats with Larry "the Duck" Dunn, who was an on-air host and music director of the legendary radio station WLIR throughout most of the 1980s. Now, Larry can be heard mornings on Sirius/XM's First Wave channel 33 on Mondays through Fridays and on most Saturdays. Larry also plays 80s host on The 80s Cruise. Visit www.the80scruise.com to learn how to join him and other 1980s icons in February 2024.Introduction - :25Interview - 14:17For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new action thriller set in the 1980s, Duran Duran may release a holiday album, and the "Ghostbusters" rule for selling a haunted house.Then, the trio shares memories from their 1980s prom, including the 80s-themed prom/fundraiser Kat and Will were a part of last weekened.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:24*Join us on Facebook or Youtube this week, May 10, at 8pm Eastern as we record a live podcast.*Listen for our interview with Larry "The Duck" Dunn later this week.1980s News - 6:001980s Proms Then and Now - 48:37Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:27:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon catch up on a number of current 80s news stories. News items and time codes below.Introduction - :25Dreamkid released a new single - 7:23De-aging Indiana Jones - 12:10John Williams' process - 19:50Truth about the Nike movie "Air" - 23:30Cary Elwes still against reboot - 36:54Michael J. Fox new documentary -45:55Ghostbusters' sequel cast news - 51:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] to Dreamkid's new single "Street Lights" here: https://hypeddit.com/dreamkid/streetlights Support Valerie Perrine here: https://gofund.me/5920bccd

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including (some of) The Muppets are back, the original Wilhelm Scream has been found, and a piece of Star Trek history returns. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon (and you) to identify 10 of the greatest 1980s TV show themes from a few clues and a ridiculously short audio clip. This episode was recorded while streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. Follow us on those platforms to join us next time.Introduction - :251980s News - 4:55Greatest 80s TV Show Themes - 33:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Super Mario crushed the box office and the why the Indiana Jones TV series may have been shelved. Then, Will shares the credentials of the most influential film producer of our youths, Kathleen Kennedy.Introduction - :25Announcement - 6:26*Join us on Facebook or Youtube for live podcast on April 19 at 8pm Eastern.1980s News - 7:23The GOAT 80s movie producer Kathleen Kennedy - 38:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Drew Barrymore is all grown up, Dungeons & Dragons may not get a sequel, and Eurythmics' daughter has already left Idol. Then, Will introduces Kat and Jon to the 10 most sampled songs* of the 1980s. How many of these songs do you know? How many of the samples can you recognize in your favorite tracks?Introduction - :251980s News - 4:14Top 10 Most Sampled Songs* - 32:34(*Excluding 3 that Will. intentionally left out)Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:16:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will introduces Kat and Jon to two pop songs that sampled hip-hop songs. Then, Will speaks with Blake Robin aka Luxxury about how copyright law is stifling creativity.Introduction - :00Interview - 12:25For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Email Will at [email protected] or Kat at [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the next season of Icons Unearthed and the two comedians who've joined The Ghostbusters sequel cast. Then, Will attempts to prank Kat and Jon, but it doesn't go as planned. Finally, the trio discusses five TV shows so terrible they never aired.Show Note - :00Introduction - :51Announcement - 6:41*Listen for our interview with Luxxury later this week.1980s News - 7:525 (Real-Sounding) 80s TV Shows That Never Aired - 26:055 Actual TV Shows That Never Aired - 47:26Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:09:44For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Willow" TV series has been paused, The Cure calls Ticketmaster a scam, and Depeche Mode released a new album. Then, Kat challenges Will and Jon to identify "one-hit wonders" from the 1980s with just a few seconds of audio. And she asks the more difficult question: Was the artist a one-hit wonder?Introduction - :001980s News - 4:3580s One-Hit Wonder Challenge - 22:12Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a GenXer wins an Oscar, "Road House" reboot gets real and Steven Spielberg's theory on current UFO sightings. Then, the trio discusses UFOs in 80s movies and real life. The trio plays "Was it ET or Mac & ME?" and Will shares a true-life UFO infestation that haunted upstate New York in the 1980s.Introduction - :00Announcement: -2:50*Hang with Will at LexCon March 23-261980s News - 4:15UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life - 30:25Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:03:08For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Prince and Chaka Khan perform "I Feel For You" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE3l6hLS30A.Learn more about LexCon at www.lexingtoncomiccon.com.

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat share 3 more erroneous "facts" we were taught in the 80s. Then, Will speaks with comedian Alonzo Bodden about why dumb people may not know they're dumb and what can be done about it.Introduction - :00Interview - 8:48For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email Will at [email protected] or Kat at [email protected] Alonzo's comedy special "Stupid Don't Get Tired" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB53YfmzLeU.To see Alonzo live visit www.alonzobodden.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong.Introduction - :00Annoucements: -3:36*Join us on Facebook Live at March 15 at 8pm Eastern*Interview with comedian Alonzo Bodden1980s News - 4:50"Dumb" Stuff - 28:46Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 59:27For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot?Introduction - :001980s News - 5:30Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:23Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:12For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists.Introduction - :00Interview - 7:32For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Order "Dear Mr. Kershaw" and the newly updated "Dear Mr. Pop Star" at www.bookshop.org.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear."Introduction - :00Announcement - 2:48*Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes"1980s News - 4:4580s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comAnd for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/.Introduction - :00Interview - 5:03For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Shop Sherri's online boutique at www.shopfeatherandvine.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really).Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:30*Listen for our interview with viral sensation The Real Slim Sherri.1980s News - 7:00Never Too Old for the 1980s - 24:45Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:04:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comAnd for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now.Introduction - :00Interview - 4:40For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Buy Joel Thurm's new book at "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season" at http://bit.ly/3XV6LEt.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films.Introduction - :00Announcement - 3:00*Listen for our interview with legendary casting director Joel Thurm later this week. He cast most of the characters that populated the TV shows we loved throughout the 1980s.1980s News - 5:56Near-Miss Casting Calls in the 1980s - 48:33Wrap-Up - 1:38:57For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with Ryan Morris aka Dreamkid, one of the emerging musical leaders of synthwave. Although the genre didn't exist in the 1980s, it will have you longing for the decade. Dreamkid's self-title, debut is available now everywhere and at dreamkid83.bandcamp.com.Introduction - :00Interview - 5:04For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.To learn more about Dreamkid and purchase his debut album visit www.dreamkid83.com.

Will, Kat and Jon return for their first new show in 2023. First, they challenge themselves to identify the 1980s movie trope Dreamkid has scored. Then, they discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "History of the World," Madonna's upcoming tour, De La Soul's premiere on streaming and the possibility of a Short Round movie. Then, the trio discusses 10 of movie tropes that were popular in the 1980s (and should've remained in that decade).Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:05*Interviews will be published as bonus episodes later in the week. This week, here our chat with social media sensation, the synthwave musician Dreamkid.1980s News - 12:57Ten Uniquely 1980s Movie Tropes - 39:15Your Favorite/Hated Tropes - 1:10:15Your Emails - 1:16:10For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon randomly review the 1980s news stories they skipped throughout the year. This episode was recorded while streaming before a live audience on Facebook. To join us on a future show, follow our Facebook page.Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:15 *We're taking January 2023 off.1980s News - 7:20Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:18:30For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at [email protected] - :301980s News - 3:38The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made - 29:30Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:15:41For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.References:https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-indiana-jones-films-that-never-were/https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-unmade-cancelled-movies-reasons-explained/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3457215/indiana-jones-supernatural-horror-movie-almost/https://filmschoolrejects.com/unmade-indiana-jones-movies/https://www.eightieskids.com/indiana-jones-and-the-monkey-king-the-sequel-too-mad-to-get-made/

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the director of the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel, the 1984 secret programming code just revealed, and the pole-sitting craze that swept the 80s (but really didn't).Then, Will speaks John Walsh, author of the forthcoming "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films." Pre-order your copy everywhere books or sold or here: http://bit.ly/3YgguXe Introduction - :30What Jon Would Do for Money - 4:301980s News - 9:14Doctor Who Recollections - 37:25John Walsh - 43:10Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:14:50For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here.Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of many of the toys and games that we played during our youths. Together, they have just published of fascinating chronology of the company. "A Century of American Toys & Games: The Story of Pressman Toy" is now available wherever books are sold. Which board games did/do you play? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :301980s News - 3:32The Games in Our Lives - 31:57Jim and Donna Pressman - 42:38Thanks - 1:06:51Find your next game at www.recess.net.For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at [email protected] Introduction - :15Criteria for Christmas Movies - 1:48"Trading Places" - 5:12 "Less Than Zero" - 9:12"Gremlins" - 10:55"Rocky IV" - 15:29"Ghostbusters II" - 17:50"Lethal Weapon" - 20:15"Die Hard" - 24:50For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popular series of the last several years, including Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys.Here she shares tales about her earliest roles, including the surprising films she nearly starred in.Introduction - :30Interview w/ Laila Robins - 1:30Laila on Her 1980s Film Roles - 13:16For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon share the interesting tales of 12 of the quirkiest Christmas songs of the 1980s.*Link to Pandora Story with the playlist: https://pandora.app.link/lHI8GSCC8ub To support the show visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now visit www.1980snow.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true.Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new sequel series. Were you a fan of the original Leap? Email us at [email protected] - :30Announcement - 4:37*Help publish "Let the Music Play" book here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letthemusicplay/let-the-music-play-the-great-forgotten-randb-synth-explosion1980s News - 6:18Book Giveaway Winner - 28:40Quantum Leap Easter Eggs - 30:17Thank You and Your Feedback - 1:27:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2.Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :30Announcements - 3:03 *We're giving away the newly-published "The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion." Follow us on Facebook to learn how to win. 1980s News - 4:31Is this a Real Simpsons Episode? - 25:40Brian Volk-Weiss on his Simpsons Docuseries - 38:37Your Feedback and Thanks - 1:06:48For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn.Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and TV shows of that decade. How well did you do? Email us at [email protected] - :301980s News - 6:2080s Halloween Trivia - 25:13Thank You and Wrap-Up - 51:16For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :30Announcements - 2:05 *Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern for 1980 Trivia *Get your copy of the reissued vinyl of Laurie Miller's 1986 track "Love is a Natural Magical Thing" at https://bit.ly/3F7I4yy1980s News - 7:32Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00Paul Robb Interview - 45:45Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] your copy of "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" at https://bit.ly/3MXRE98.

Will and Kat are joined by Durandy to identify Kat's three unopened vintage Duran Duran posters. For over the last 30 years, Durandy has amassed the world’s largest collection of the band’s memorabilia. The unique archive includes 14,000 magazine articles, nearly 3,000 photographs and what Nick Rhodes describes as the “known collection of Duran Duran posters in the world.” More than that, however, with the publication of his books and fan outreach, our guest has built more than a tribute to his favorite band, he’s built a community.The Unboxing - 25:26For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Heather Langenkamp would like to return to the "Nightmare" series, Batman's favorite wheels, and when Satan Panic is returning to the airwaves.Then, we chat about the creepy 900 numbers that dominated TV ads and our phones in the late 1980s. Did you call any? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :28Announcement - 4:12*Bonus audio and video episodes this week.1980s News - 5:28Creepy 900 Numbers - 24:10Thank You and Wrap-Up - 57:37For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Purchase "Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s" here: https://bookshop.org/books/satanic-panic-pop-cultural-paranoia-in-the-1980s/9781903254868More 900 Numbers: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/10/12/1980s-horror-hotlines-phone-numbers-weird-wonderful-list-1-900-909-creep/

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the Halloween Grinch that tried to ground Max, a "Scanner" series coming to HBOMax, and Iron Maiden's new tour.Then, we chat with Jim Babjak, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the platinum award-winning The Smithereens. What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :321980s News - 2:01Will's Smithereens 1980s Memory - 32:20Jim Babjak Interview - 40:09Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:12:04For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a real-life floating Max, James Earl Jones retires as Darth's voice lives on, and even more stars return for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.Then, we chat about the curious details about the best songs from 1980s movies as ranked by Billboard. What's your favorite movie song? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :35Did Harrison Ford Praise Crystal Skull? - 2:301980s News - 6:34Best Songs from 1980s Movies - 25:00Thank You and Wrap-Up - 56:40For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Love soundtracks? Check out our chat with legendary 80s film composer Harold Faltermeyer here: https://bit.ly/382uR8L.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how it's curtains for the Phantom, the original Quantum Leap character that stars in the reboot, and a confirmed Karate Kid film.Then, the Will takes Kat and Jon back to a toy store the 1980s where they go on a shopping spree (with $75). And after they return back to 2020, they learn who has the more valuable toy collection. What would you have purchased? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :47Announcements - 3:26*Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, September 28, at 9pm Eastern for 1980s Trivia. Winner gets a $50 e-gift card.1980s News - 5:42The Most Valuable 1980s Toys - 39:49Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:03:07For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including what Michael Myers was doing during the pandemic, Indiana Jones 5 footage at D23, and the passing of the inventor of the scrunchie.Then, the trio determines how long they can endure each of the current Top 5 songs for the week ending September 10, 2022. Will the any of the contemporary songs last 30 seconds without being buzzed by the hosts? And what were the Top 5 songs this week in 1982? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :301980s News - 4:02Top 5 Songs: Today vs. 1982 - 38:30Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:04:55For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Recorded with streaming on Facebook Live, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including whether David Lee Roth should actually retire already, an exciting Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley casting update, and possible more films for Top Gun and the Karate Kid (Cobra Kai). Then, the trio interview Bradley Scott, frontman of Emarosa, about the band's new 1980s-inspired tracks. Follow Emarosa on Facebook for more information here: https://www.facebook.com/emarosa.Introduction - :30Unboxing Kat's Amazing Gifts - 4:241980s News - 10:25Diane Franklin Book Giveaway- 31:12Interview w/ Bradley Scott of Emarosa - 33:50Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:03:13For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the return of a discontinued monster cereal and the trailer for "Confess, Fletch."Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to determine whether the long-held rumors about Star Wars are bantha poodoo. Finally, the trio chats with Brian Volk-Weiss, the founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company, the creators of the hit Netlix series "The Toys That Made Us" and "The Movies That Made Us." Brian's latest entertaining documentary series "Icons Unearthed: Star Wars" is now available on ViceTV (via your TV provider).Introduction - :301980s News - 9:38Star Wars Rumors: True or Poodoo? - 28:34Icons Unearthed: Star Wars w/ Brian Volk-Weiss - 39:42Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:19:40For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.To hear more from Atlas Neon visit https://www.instagram.com/atlasneon/.To watch "Icons Unearthed: Star Wars" visit https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/icons-unearthed-star-wars.

Will and Jon discuss current 80s news including a Ferris Bueller spinoff, John Hughes soundtrack boxset and the 1980s movie nearly deemed too pornographic for release.Then, the pair chats with filmmakers Rand Vossler and Christopher Smith to determine what makes a contemporary show set in the 1980s authentic. Our guests are wrestling with that criteria as they develop their own movie set in 1988. What is your favorite new show or film set in the 1980s? Email us your thoughts to [email protected] - :30Announcement - 3:28*Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, August 30, at 9pm Eastern for 1980s trivia. Winner receives a $50 e-gift card. We'll be joined by an actor who appeared in some of our favorite 1980s films.True Tale from the 1980s - 4:501980s News - 17:42Our Favorite New "80s" Shows - 40:47Is This 80s Show Authentic w/ Rand Vossler and Christopher Smith - 46:28Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:28:24For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Pre-order "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" here: https://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com/the-novel.