Podcast Episodes

The 9 Best Movies of the 1980s

Narrowing down the very best movies of the 1980s seems like a tall task--and why just nine of them? Well, these aren't my rambling musings but are th…

2 years, 5 months ago

Miami Vice: Neon, Loafers, and Big Ratings

Is there a more definitive 1980s TV show than Miami Vice? The drama starring Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas is not only one of the most notab…

2 years, 6 months ago

M.A.S.K.: Toys, Cartoons, and an Uphill Battle

How do you stand out during a decade that gave us some of the most iconic toy brands and franchises of all time? Especially considering that some of …

2 years, 6 months ago

Muhammad Ali's Final Fight

It probably should have never happened. But as Muhammad Ali made his way to the ring on the night of December 11th, 1981, no one knew what to expect.…

2 years, 6 months ago

Steven Spielberg in the 80s

If you're checking out this podcast about the 1980s, there's also a good chance that the movies of Steven Spielberg probably had a major impact on yo…

2 years, 6 months ago

Super Mario Bros. 2: The 'Borrowed' Video Game

Hold on, something doesn't seem right here... Did you have that same reaction back in 1988 the first time you got to play Super Mario Brothers 2?

For…

2 years, 7 months ago

A Trip to One of the Last Video Stores

Have you ever dreamt about traveling back in time? Well, I got to experience that when I visited one of the last fully functioning video rental store…

2 years, 7 months ago

Friday the 13th: The Decade of Jason

It's Spooky Season, and what better way to pay tribute to it than to look back on the definitive 1980s horror movie franchise: Friday the 13th.

Fredd…

2 years, 7 months ago

The California Raisins: The Grapes of Cash

Well, that sure escalated quickly... What started out as a new marketing campaign to sell more dried fruit, quickly grew into a bona fide pop culture…

2 years, 7 months ago

10 of the Biggest Sporting Moments of the 80s

Some were epic. Others were devastating. But they were all unforgettable... There is no better way to sum up the big sporting moments of the 1980s.

T…

2 years, 8 months ago