Podcast Episodes

M*A*S*H: The Biggest Finale in TV History

Do you remember where you were on the night of February 28th, 1983? If you had access to a TV, there's a pretty good chance you had it tuned to CBS. …

3 years, 3 months ago

Andre the Giant

We've all grown up with stories and fairytales filled with heroes, dragons, and monsters. And then there are giants. Giants seem to be a thing of myt…

3 years, 3 months ago

LaserDisc: The 1980s Technology That Was Too Ahead of Its Time?

It just wasn't meant to be… LaserVision–or LaserDisc as we know it–was the third competitor in the home video format war during the 80s.

But despite …

3 years, 3 months ago

Calvin and Hobbes: The Story of the Beloved Comic Strip

If you grew up in the 80s, the newspaper comics may have been a big part of your daily routine. And one of the most beloved ones ever debuted on Nove…

3 years, 3 months ago

Captain EO: Michael Jackson Meets Star Wars

What do you get when you combine two of the greatest filmmakers in history, Disney, and the King of Pop? You get Captain EO; a unique short film and …

3 years, 4 months ago

Knight Rider: The 1980s TV Phenomenon

There are many TV shows and movies that perfectly embody the 1980s--and right at the top of that list is Knight Rider. Knight Rider is the story of M…

3 years, 4 months ago

How the 'Memphis Design' Created the Look of the 80s

Close your eyes and picture what the 1980s looked like. What do you see? When you get past the giant perms and shoulder pads, what does the aesthetic…

3 years, 4 months ago

The Bizarre Story of Max Headroom

If you grew up in the 80s, it was hard not to be aware of Max Headroom. From TV to magazines and billboards; he was everywhere. But this robotic, art…

3 years, 4 months ago

A Look Back at 1987

We're deep into the 1980s, and our world seems to be changing by the minute. Besides the usual political strife, we continue to experience Cold War t…

3 years, 5 months ago

The Punch-up in Piestany

What do you get when you combine a fierce sporting rivalry between the East and West and set it during the height of the Cold War? You have a ticking…

3 years, 5 months ago