Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Steve sits down with Mike Score to talk about the classic New Wave band A Flock of Seagulls, including their US Festival set and his upcoming appearance on The '80s Cruise lineup. We also talk about our favorite Flock tracks and pick a winner for the awesome signed Lea Thompson picture! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Bonus Content! Check out A Flock of Seagulls going onstage at the US Festival HERE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad are joined in detention by guest hosts Carol and Marty as we celebrate ten years of Stuck in the '80s podcasts!We talk about the podcast's origins and dig deeper into the movie that was discussed way back in Episode 1: John Hughes' masterpiece "The Breakfast Club." CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Belinda Carlisle, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Robertson and Lou Reed make Part 2 of our new Rockers Gone Solo in the '80s series. Plus, a special movie challenge montage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad bring you another episode of '80s News Now, with updates on Duran Duran's new single, a new "behind the scenes" Back to the Future book, and Brad's 30th high school reunion. Plus we reveal the winner of our drum montage challenge! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad are joined by special guest Kevin Wuench, who writes the Stuck in the '80s blog "Lost and Found" series. We discuss how Kevin makes his selections, and highlight some of his favorite picks from over the years. Plus a great letter from a long time listener and a short trip to the most meta of seggies, Stuck in Stuck in the '80s! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad kick off a new series this episode - Rockers Gone Solo! It's like this - we talk about four solo artists that started out as members of established bands. You can bet we'll be coming back to this topic so send in your favorites if we don't get to them in this show. Also we read a pile of letters offering Spearsy advice about his 30th high school reunion. BONUS CONTENT! CLICK HERE for a Spotify playlist of the music from this show Check out Lindsey Buckingham's video for "Go Insane" HERE And, as always, CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad talk about some of their favorite classic rock songs that were covered in the '80s. We apologize for the clicks and pops in the first five minutes, Spearsy was experimenting with recording the show on vinyl. Plus a Name That '80s Tune drum montage challenge! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show. BONUS CONTENT: Devo's 1988 Tower Records in-store (you can see Brad at around 5:20, and at a couple other places in the clip) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest host and resident rocker Dave Dirt takes Steve and Brad on a journey to the Metal side, featuring glam metal from our favorite decade. Come for the rawk, stay for the seggies! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad wrap up this year's March (?) Madness tournament and crown the champion of our movie sidekick bracket. Plus more seggies than you can imagine! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dave Dirt run down the Excellent 8 and Rad 4 matchups and announce the sidekicks that are moving on to the Championship. Second bananas have never been so celebrated. Plus seggies and a teaser of our upcoming "'Metal in the '80s" podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad discuss the Sweet 16 matchups - the upsets and the Sure Things - and see who moves into the round of 8 for this year's March Sidekick Madness. Plus all your favorite seggies and some news about Ready Player One, every '80s fan's favorite dystopian future. VOTE HERE in Round Four!CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We review the results from round two of our Sidekick Madness bracket and lay out the blockbusters for round three in this week's show. Plus seggies and Spearsy's tales of adventure on the high seas! VOTE HERE in Round Three!CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Round one results get reviewed, round two matchups get discussed in this week's March Sidekick Madness podcast. Plus reader mailbag and a few deals on The '80s Cruise you might not know about. VOTE HERE in Round Two! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March Madness! Steve and Brad run down the first round matchups in this year's bracket: Movie Sidekicks. Plus a couple great letters and a brief tribute to Leonard Nimoy. VOTE HERE in Round One! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew take the volume to eleven running through our top ten bands appearing in '80s movies. Stick around for the seggies and a quick story about Steve's chance to hit the high seas while Journey hits the high notes. Ep331 Playlist - Bands on Film Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Carol Janssen, who shares her lists of best and worst romantic duets of the 1980s. Stick around for tales of Brad's personal St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a heartbreaker of a Reader Mailbag letter, and a bonus list of the top five Bromance Duets of the '80s. Ep330 Playlist - Romantic Duets (plus bonus tracks!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad cover 80s News Now, and more seggies than even Han Solo can imagine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad kick out the mental jams with the first Albums Turning 30 show of 2015. (Holy crap, it's 2015!) Plus full seggies, including a ridiculously long list of listener-submitted "eponymous" songs. Episode 328 Playlist - Simple Minds and Sting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a little something to wrap up 2014 - two years of outtakes to amuse and astound you. Thanks for listening, Steve and Brad will be back at it in 2015! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad talk about Mogwai, the Bathroom Buddy, and other monstrosities from 1984's Gremlins. Wham's Last Christmas - Ambient Style Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad discuss the finer points of buffet wrecking as we pay homage to Beverly Hills Cop on its 30th anniversary. Plus a full slate of your favorite seggies! Ep 326 Playlist - Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and eponymous tracks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad both pick remade Iggy Pop songs in the second installment of our "Covers in the '80s" series. After the dust settles, we read a couple listener emails, Brad makes a strained analogy involving power strips, and we manage to give away another Stuck in the '80s bottle opener. Ep325 playlist - More Covers in the '80s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dr. Dim spend some time reviewing three albums turning thirty this year - The Replacements' "Let it Be," Depeche Mode's "Some Great Reward," and INXS' "The Swing." After savoring these comestibles, enjoy the return of the long-shelved seggie, "What Makes Spearsy Cry." Episode playlist: Episode 324 Playlist - Albums Turning 30 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve rises from the mostly-dead to join Brad for another '80s News Now show. We talk about everybody's favorite Time Travel Trilogy, Molly Ringwald, and your vacation plans for 2016. Plus we award the first of many Stuck in the '80s bottle openers! Molly Ringwald's advice column at The Guardian The '80s Cruise home page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad sits down with Keva Rosenfeld to discuss the year he spent with Torrance High School's Class of 1984 - and the amazing documentary that he directed, All American High Revisited. Don't worry, '80s Nation - Spearsy is still at the helm guiding us through a great show, including a rare two-in-one Reader Mailbag / PPTMN seggie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve interviews Loverboy lead singer Mike Reno. You'll be lovin' every minute of it! Plus great seggies and the introduction of some new show swag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad cover a pile of sad stories this week, starting with the death of Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison. Plus a three-fer reader mailbag and the triumphant return of Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew talk about a few of our favorite cover songs of the 1980s. Looks like a ripe topic, I'd expect a few more shows on this subject... Also, a Reader Mailbag with a vicious twist and PPTMN! Ep319 playlist - Covers in the '80s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve gets a chance to talk with Tom Bailey ahead of his US dates this summer. Listen to the interview, buy your Retro Futura tour tickets, and stick around for this week's seggies! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With heavy hearts, Steve and Brad talk about the force of nature that was Robin Williams, who passed away earlier this week. Godspeed, Mork. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve interviews Ultravox's Midge Ure and we talk about this summer's Retro Futura tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad give '80s News Now another go, with a Valley Girl tour, a Purple Rain anniversary, and a conversation with an '80s fan who had gone to great lengths to find out - just who is The Girl In That Video? Plus your old favorites Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest-host Drew look back to three albums turning 30 this year - Wang Chung's "Points on a Curve," The Cars' "Heartbeat City," and Frankie Goes To Hollywood's double-album debut "Welcome to the Pleasuredome."Stick around for Reader Mailbag and a great PPTMN question! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty spend some time with one of our favorite comedies, 1984's Ghostbusters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad try to counter the summer doldrums with a little something to keep you company poolside - an '80s News Now episode with plenty of seggie goodness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss George Harrison, the "Quiet Beatle," and his output in the '80s - as a solo artist, supergroup member, and movie producer. Come for George, stay for the seggies! Show links: Episode 311 Playlist - George Harrison This American Life episode featuring Molly Ringwald Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad return with an 80s News Now show, featuring segments on the 30th anniversary of 16 Candles, the recent Atari excavation in Alamagordo, and quick hits on movie remakes and summer tours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Carol Janssen look back at Cameron Crowe's directorial debut "Say Anything," released 25 years ago this month. Listen to find out Spearsy's theory on what happened to Diane and Lloyd. Also Reader Mailbag, and listener picks for their "High School Senior Song." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew review the Excellent 8, Rad 4, and Championship matches for March Soundtrack Madness and announce the winner of our month-long quest! Listen to find out what song stands alone atop the brackets! We also announce the winner of the Soundtrack NIT bracket and read some of your letters. Thanks to everybody that voted! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew take a look at the round three Soundtrack Madness matchups and talk about the upcoming Excellent 8 battles. Plus, Reader Mailbag and the NIT Final Four results! Ballots for the Excellent 8 will be posted soon, watch our Facebook page for a link. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad review the round two matchups in the March Soundtrack Madness tournament, and announce the four finalists in the Soundtrack NIT tourney - listen and find out if your favorites made it through. Sweet (Sounding) Sixteen polls will be open soon, watch for a link to the ballot on our Facebook page! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March Soundtrack Madness is in full swing at Stuck in the '80s! Listen as Steve, Brad, and special guest Marty review your votes for all the first round matches, and get ready to vote later this week on the second round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Carol "She's A Beauty" Janssen dissect three of 1983's less-than-stellar performers - Dr. Detroit, Staying Alive, and Bad Boys. Plus we announce the winner of our countdown montage contest! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Harold Ramis, the nicest funny guy in showbiz, passed away this week. Steve and Brad offer this reflection on one of the greats of our decade. See you on the other side, Egon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jeff in Cuba (tm) spend some time reviewing listener pics for the best and worst of 1981's Hot 100! Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now." Episode 302 Playlist - Best and Worst of 1981 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew kick off our new "Beatles in the '80s" series with a look at how Sir Paul McCartney spent the '80s. Plus, a full slate of seggies - Reader Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment, Name that '80s Tune, and PPTMN! Show links: Episode 301 Companion Playlist - Paul McCartney in the '80s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad welcome a very special guest to celebrate the landmark 300th episode of Stuck in the '80s! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty get to the bottom of 1988's Scrooged, and talk about where the Ghost of Christmas Past might take them for a little soul-searching. It's not good enough that you want to hear it - you should so scared you're going to miss it! Terrified! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final episode of the epic "Start and End of the '80s Sound" four-show story arc, Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss listener picks for the Last Song of the '80s. Show links: Episode 298 Playlist - Listener Picks for the End of the '80s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who unplugged the stereo? Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew present their picks for songs that turned out the lights on "the '80s sound." Show links: Episode 297 Playlist: The End of the '80s Sound (with bonus tracks!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.