Stuck in the '80s Podcast

So many amazing albums were released 40 years ago in May 1982. This week, we honor two of them: "Special Forces" by 38 Special and "Combat Rock" by The Clash. Also, a review of the Cruel World music festival in Southern California. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who dares to call the movie 'Iron Eagle' a turkey? It's full of '80s music glory, some fun roles and lots of cheesy explosions. In other words, it could be the perfect '80s movie. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We return to our "Close But No Cigar" series of songs that made it to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. This week's show includes tunes by the Bangles, Pet Shop Boys and more. Special guest host Chuck Coverly returns! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Those dreaded TV ad jingles! What's the story behind them? Today we look at spots by Kellogg's, Diet Coke, the Army and Nestles in part 3 of our commercial earworm series. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remember the radio in 1986? Nonstop tunes from Lionel Richie, Pet Shop Boys, Dream Academy and Bananarama. But were those the "best" songs from those bands that year? This week's episode changes up the songs we loved from that beloved year. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you love '80s sci-fi, don't miss this chat with "In Search of Tomorrow" director David Weiner. We talk about his new documentary film, our love of "Dune" and "Star Wars" toys and so much more. Find out more about his project and how you can watch the film at 80sscifidoc.com. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad and Steve are alive! They return with a newish episode. Sure, it's an old interview, but the comedy before and after is all original. Enjoy the chat with Modern English's Robbie Grey and be sure to catch the band on their 2022 North American Tour. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2022 cruise is just about to leave port, but stay tuned for an announcement on the lineup for the 2023 voyage, which will sail out of Los Angeles. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ladies of Stuck in the '80s return to celebrate their male heartthrobs of the '80s in this special Valentine's Day episode. Honorees include the entire cast of "The Outsiders" and 50 more names in music, movies and the arts. Plus, a pop quiz and "Stuck in the Arcade." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duran Duran has FINALLY been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2022 class. We look at all 17 possible inductees, with our eyes on the '80s artists, including Pat Benatar, Judas Priest and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spearsy got married! Our co-host relives his wedding while we honor the best movie weddings and first dances of the '80s. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a bonus episode of the podcast featuring a chat with The 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild. We have the latest on the COVID rules, theme night details, and a change in the lineup. Plus, odd talk about cocktail onions, pickle juice and other assorted weirdness. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behold our bejillionth installment of Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s, including tunes by Whitney Houston, Animotion and Pat Benatar. Plus, all new seggies and entirely too much chatter about Hungry Man meals. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We wrap up the year 2021 with our memories, mistakes and mustaches. Well, no mustaches. Actually, Brad grew one but just shaved it off. Anyway, we have our annual montage of bloopers and some holiday wishes. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're finally back and ready to continue our "Close But No Cigar" series with more songs from 1987, including hits by George Michael, Whitesnake, Prince and more. Plus, an unexpected discussion of the TV show "Eli Stone" and some details about the Big Wedding. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're giving you some Thanksgiving leftovers early this year. It's our 2006 tribute to "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," with a new introduction by Spearsy live from NYC. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise is just around the corner now so we catch you up on the latest news featuring ECP's Joey Fairchild. This is a bonus episode of the podcast. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a new "Dune" movie out there and - surprise - we love it. Listen to our official review of the new movie and watch it on HBO before it leaves the streaming service. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you turn a beloved '80s film masterpiece like "The Goonies" into a book for children? We find out from author Brooke Vitale. Plus, silliness, seggies and tears. Find out more about Brooke's work here: Twitter: @VitaleBrooke Instagram: @Brooke.Vitale Publishing company: chargemommybooks.com Facebook: @brookevitalebooks The website is brookevitale.com Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot of amazing albums turned 40 this year, but October featured two breakthrough albums by The Human League and Depeche Mode. We square off on "Dare" and "Speak & Spell." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gene Loves Jezebel's Michael Aston joins the podcast this week to talk about the band's history, his experience working with members of the Velvet Underground and his upcoming shows on The 80s Cruise for the 2022 voyage. Warning: the interview contains some adult language. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We didn't "forget" these songs from 1986, but they don't get the love they deserve. This week's show includes tunes by A-Ha, Bruce Hornsby, Andy Taylor, Billy Joel, GTR and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Martin Fry is one of the most genuine and gracious pop stars of the '80s. Here's our interview with the ABC frontman back in 2008, when ABC was on the road with the Regeneration Tour. ABC and Martin will also be onboard the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rolling Stone magazine has revised its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so music journalist and Rolling Stone voter Annie Zaleski joins the show to talk about the songs picked. Plus, we're giving away copies of Annie's new Duran Duran book. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dramarama singer/songwriter John Easdale joins the show to talk about the band's career, his take on the bands that influenced him and the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Stand By Me" turns 35 years old. We compare Stephen King's book with the Rob Reiner movie and more. No leech stories, we promise. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Val Kilmer's life and career is examined in the new Amazon Prime documentary "Val." We review the film and share our own thoughts about his work from the '80s and beyond. Plus, startling and unsettling news about Pop-Tarts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Men in Blazers" star Roger Bennett talks about his love of the '80s pop culture in America and his new book "(Re)born in the USA." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series returns to uncover the songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 on the charts - but no higher. Get ready for some Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Duran Duran and more. Featuring guest co-host Chuck Coverly. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have more TV commercial jingles from the '80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more. Also some fun seggies and random stories about mud yards and shaving back hair. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you heading out on the road for a summer vacation? Better bring the right '80s tunes with you. For our ultimate '80s road trip playlist, we've enlisted the help of author Tamara Dever. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you melting? Time to stay indoors and watch these summer movies of the 1980s. This week we honor Stand By Me, Weekend at Bernie's and Summer School. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you tired of the most overplayed songs of the '80s? That's okay. This week's, we're doing out first "Change Up" show and picking different songs by those same bands. Plus, we through you a few more curve balls in this episode. Get ready. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Were you a fan of Duran Duran all the way back to the beginning. We're betting you'd still learn a ton from music writer Annie Zaleski, who just authored a book about the band's "Rio" album. She joins the show this week to talk about her work, our shared love of Duran Duran and the reason they're not yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We haven't really "forgotten" the hits of 1985, but the rest of the world sure has. This week, we honor nine songs - NINE songs - that have fallen off our radar over the last few decades, including tunes by Night Ranger, Sting, Kool and the Gang, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, the Hooters and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our '80s heroes are making new music, so we listen to singles from Duran Duran, Cheap Trick, Dee Snider and Hoodoo Gurus this week. Plus, odd tales of dance lessons, Hogan's Heroes and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We unveil our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Were you a square peg in high school in the '80s? Then the TV show 'Square Pegs' felt like a documentary, didn't it? We honor the one-season wonder and its creator, the late Anne Beatts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you ready to tackle the second half of 1986 and the hit songs that topped out at No. 2 on the charts in the U.S.? This week's show features songs by Robert Palmer, Glass Tiger, Tina Turner and more. Featured guest co-host: Chuck Coverly! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we're re-gifting you a present from 2017: our podcast featuring TV and movie moms of the '80s. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past featuring moms from Valley Girl, Better Off Dead and more. (Feel free to fast forward through the Hello Fresh ad - anyone nostalgic for the days when we had sponsors?) Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rush's epic album 'Moving Pictures' is now 40 years old. This week's show tackles the album track by track for a closer look behind this masterpiece and examine's Rush's place among rock power trios. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We lost Prince five years ago. It seems like 5 minutes ago. It seems like 5 decades ago. His absence left a huge hole in the heart of '80s fans. To mark his legacy, here's our tribute show recorded shortly after his passing in April 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series celebrates the hits from 1986 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Chart in the U.S. but got no further. Songs by the Bangles, John Mellencamp, Survivor and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you ready for the summer? This week, we decide which summer movie season was better: 1981 or 1991. We have a lot of classics to consider including Superman II, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Arthur and more. Oh, and some from 1991 too. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of the new HBO documentary "Tina," this week's podcast honors four unlikely cover songs from the '80s - including two by Tina Turner. Other tunes include signature hits by Juice Newton and Cher. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you ready to be a Pepper? Maybe you need to remember what the "best part of waking up" is all about? This week's show honors five TV commercials earworms of the '80s, including Dr. Pepper, Folgers, Toys 4 Us and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back in 2015, Stuck in the '80s celebrated its 10th anniversary by redoing our tribute to "The Breakfast Club." Because today is the infamous date of their detention, we're playing this episode again. Enjoy! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Albums from 1981 are now FORTY years old?!? How is that possible? Oh, that's right - we're senior citizens now. This week's episode features music by Rick James, Ozzy Osbourne and the Go-Go's. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start a new series this week - maybe - about the best instrumentals of the decade, beginning - of course - in 1976. Hey, it will make make sense - eventually. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We waited 33 years, but we finally have the sequel to 1988's "Coming to America." So how is "Coming 2 America." Brad, Spearsy and Gayle in DC tackle the new movie, available now on Amazon Prime. (Thank god we didn't pay to see it in theaters!) Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's go back 40 years and find out which movies from 1981 impressed Oscar and Razzie voters. Titles include Chariots of Fire, On Golden Pond and - yes - Mommie Dearest. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.