Stuck in the '80s Podcast

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.

Time to wrap up the No. 2 songs of 1985. This week's show includes hits by Tina Turner, Prince, Glenn Frey, Kool & the Gang and more. Plus, a brand-new seggie! 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.

It's time for our annual '80s salute to Valentine's Day. This year we honor the movies and songs about unrequited love in our decade. Plus, some unfortunate stories about Brad and Steve in 7th Grade. You've been warned. 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.

Are you addicted to the Netflix series "Cobra Kai?" Don't you miss Hollywood would take more '80s movies and give them the same treatment? On this week's podcast, Spearsy and B-Rad share their picks for four movies that deserve the Cobra Kai treatment. We also read suggestions from listeners. 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.

Five years ago, Brad and myself recorded a short podcast - "A moment in time" we called it - about the 30th anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Today, on the 35th anniversary, we listen to our show again. Much has changed in the last 5 years - politically, economically, you name it. But I think we can all stand together in this tribute. 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.

It's hard to forget the biggest hits of 1985, but what about the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts but no farther? We honor those tunes by Billy Ocean, Glenn Fry, Jack Wagner, Madonna and more in this episode. 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.

Shabba-Doo was a street dancing icon and made his mark in the movies too, including 1984's Breakin'. We honor him in this episode, featuring the dancing, fashion and music from the film. 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.

It's time for our annual outtakes episode of Stuck in the '80s, featuring all the behind-the-scenes bloopers we recorded in 2020. Also, we have an amazing "Requiem for the Cougarettes" email to share! 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 honor Flash Gordon and actors Sam Jones and Max Von Sydow on the movie's 40th anniversary and decide once and for all if the flick is campy or classic. 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 now 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.

Can you wrap your mind around the fact that albums released in 1980 are now FORTY YEARS OLD?!? We obviously couldn't, which is why we didn't do our "epic albums" show until the final days of 2020. This show honors 1980 albums by Devo, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest. 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 now 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.

What music inspired John Lennon during his break from the recording business from 1975 to 1980? What bands turned him on? What songs did the former Beatle love as he began preparation for "Double Fantasy." We got all the answers from music historian Tim English, the author of the new book "John Lennon: 1980 Playlist." 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 now 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.

You know that a lot of the songs we adored in the '80s were actually cover songs from decades ago, right? Everyone better be holding their hands up! This week we reveal three more '80s tunes that are cover songs, including hits by the Go-Go's, Tina Turner and The Damned. 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 now 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.

It's been 10 years since we brought our favorite Peter Gabriel expert onto the show to do a deep dive on an '80s album. Mark "Bassnote" Kenneally returns this week to give us a better understanding of Peter Gabriel's third solo album - sometimes called "Melt" or "Peter Gabriel 3" - and to explain why it's an important album for the entire decade. 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 now 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.

Here we are again - back in safe, ol' 1984 when the air was dirty but the music was perfect. We continue our series on songs that reached No. 2 on the charts - but got no further. This week's show includes anthems by Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Wham, Kool & The Gang, Rockwell, Bruce Springsteen and more. 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 now 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.

Ever wonder how much of 'Top Gun' is real and how much is pure Hollywood? We get the scoop this week from retired Navy aviator Dave Baranek, who was a Top Gun instructor in Miramar when the iconic '80s movie was made. Read about Dave's Top Gun books on his official website. Also, win an autographed copy of his book if you play this week's seggies. 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 now 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.

Was there an era more devoted toward capturing the magic of New York City than the ‘80s? The films of our decade are FULL of movies set in New York City, but also movies where the city itself practically plays a character. So for today’s show, we’re going to give this city a much needed hug and honor the movies from the ‘80s that honored New York City. Special guest host "Gayle in DC" pens the "Every Day I Write the Book Blog." Find it here. 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 now 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 don't follow Lori Ferraro on Instagram, you should! The part-time work-from-home mom in Portland, Oregon, has been dressing as an '80s movie character each day during the pandemic - more than 140 days and counting. She was recently profiled in People magazine, and she joins our show this week to talk about her viral project and to give some Halloween costume ideas. Follow Lori Ferraro here on Instagram. 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 now 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 whole podcast about the movie 'Silverado' - are you sure? Yep, let's drink to our Midnight Star. This week's show honors the 1985 western that starred Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover and Kevin Costner - among many, many other '80s heroes. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

Why is it so hard to say goodbye to Eddie Van Halen? Because he was so much a defining icon of the '80s. Because we'll still be humming his music 10 and 20 years from now. Because of that smile. Special guest host Alexi Lalas joins this week's tribute the late guitarist. (Listen to Alexi's "State of the Union" podcast on your favorite app. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

Do you find yourself quoting '80s movies to coworkers and friendly endlessly? You aren't wasting everyone's time - you're providing useful workplace instruction! At least according to author and speaker Chris Clews, who is this week's guest on the show. He talks about his two books and how he ditched a marketing career to become a full-time '80s author. His two books - and counting - are called "What '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace." Read more about Chris on his official website. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

David Diamond, co-founder and guitarist for Berlin, joins the show this week to talk about what the band - including Terri Nunn and John Crawford - is up to these days and discuss his long history in music, flying and much more. (Did you know he was almost a member of two other bands already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!?) Follow his current campaign to become elected to the Truckee Tahoe Airport Board. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

Hollywood has long been busy remaking our favorite '80s movies. But has anyone asked us for our picks? Nope! That's why we endorse these 10 movies - including classics like The Last Starfighter and Electric Dreams - for remakes. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

This week, we honor the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1983 but got no further. It's our "Close But No Cigar" show, featuring tunes by Culture Club, Greg Kihn, Air Supply and more. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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 finally went to a place where nobody dared to go: Our tribute to Xanadu on its 40th anniversary. We honor the music - and the message - of the movie while discussing its many shortfalls and misfires. Included is an interview with Xanadu fans Don Fields and Ken Anderson along with a special introduction by Olivia Newton-John. Find Ken's "Le Cinema" blog here. Here's the website for the Xanadu Preservation Society. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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.

This week's episode is a throwback to 2008 and our interview with Journey's bassist Ross Valory. (He's since left the band.) Sorry for the rerun, but everyone else was on vacation this week! 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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're not TOTALLY stuck in the '80s. Jen with One N returns to the show as we honor two years we love outside the '80s: 1979 and 1990. Enjoy a romp down amnesia lane with the Muppet Movie, Breaking Away, A Different World, and some amazing tunes. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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 another round of "Crazy Covers from '80s Classics?" (That was rhetorical, boys...) This week's show features some truly painful music - and a few songs that are actually not half bad. We'll be playing covers of classics by U2, a-ha and ... well, we don't want to ruin the surprise. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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 enjoy the music montages of the '80s by The Hood Internet and its creative minds Steve Reidell and Aaron Brink, who join the show to talk about their series and upcoming projects. Find all the videos mentioned on the show at The Hood Internet's YouTube page. If you're interested in Steve's version of "Duke" by Genesis, find it on this Bandcamp page. And we encourage you to support SaveOurStages.com, which provides support for musicians and artists coping with the pandemic. 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. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. 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 finally reached our 15th birthday. For this episode, we share our top 15 favorite interview moments from Stuck in the '80s history, including chats with Brian Johnson, Martha Quinn, Deborah Foreman, Steve Perry, John Parr, Dennis DeYoung, Carl Weathers, Tom Bailey, Stan Ridgway and many more. We also have created a new "patron" program for Stuck in the '80s. To learn more, please visit our Patreon page. Stay tuned for links to each interview from today's show. 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 this? These are YOUR picks for the Weirdest Covers of '80s Classics. Songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Depeche Mode and other acts get makeovers that will just freeze parts of your brain. Plus, full seggies, shameful car stories and news about the podcast. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do Caddyshack, Airplane, Better Off Dead, Back to the Future and Xanadu all have in common? They were summer movies in either 1980 or 1985. But which summer is superior? We battle it out on this week's show. Oh, seggies too! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do Limahl, Dennis DeYoung, Tony Hadley, Erasure and Jon Anderson have in common? Okay, you cheated. They all have new music featured on this week's episode. It's almost two shows in one because we also have three "unlikely covers" to feature. And we need your help to find more! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it blasphemy to say this episode of the podcast is on a mission from God? Okay, so we'll just call it our tribute to the movie The Blues Brothers on its 40th anniversary. The classic flick starred Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi - featuring cameos by Ray Charles, Cab Calloway and Aretha Franklin - has aged well. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We honor six forgotten hits from 1984, including tunes by the Romantics, Olivia Newton-John, Ollie & Jerry, KC and more. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new Valley Girl musical remake gets the full Stuck in the '80s review treatment this week. We tell you why we actually ADORED this version, particularly the music and the cameos by three of the original stars. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1989, six songs had the fortune of reaching the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ... and got no further. This week we honor those hits including tunes by the Go-Go's, Toto, John "Don't Call Me Cougar" Mellencamp, Journey, Rick Springfield and more. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you believe Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is 40 years old?!? We celebrate the milestone by announcing our list of the Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies of the '80s. Will you be shocked to learn Blade Runner and The Last Starfighter made the list? Probably not. But WHERE did they make the list. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.