Gifts for the 1980s Kid

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Taylor Swift beat 1980s record, the vinyl to be wary of, and the sale of Little Eddie's little Frankenstrat.Then, the trio attempts to listen to the current Top 10 hit songs and decides whether they're better than the songs that charted this time in 1983.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:30*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:501983 Top 10 vs. Today - 30:40Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:40Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

24 Heinä 20231h 9min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the ultimate 1980s summer song, "Beetlejuice 2" set photos, and Duran Duran Funko Pops.Then, the trio chats about the new "Back to the Future the Musical" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Plus, Will surprises his co-hosts with a name the fake 80s-movie-turned-musical.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:15*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 6:15Back the Future the Musical - 31:12Surprise Game - 51:25Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny- 1:02:35Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:19:41Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

17 Heinä 20231h 21min

Will, Kat and Jon share some of the unusual and harrowing adventures they had in their youths. Then, Will chats with author Michael Thomas Perone about his new novel "Danger Peak." Set in 1989, it's an inspiring story about a 13-year-old boy trying to scale the magical mountain. Filled with humor, adventure, and, most importantly, heart, Danger Peak is an inspiring story about what it takes to achieve your dreams—and what it means to feel alive. Introduction - :25Interview - 16:05Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.More about "Danger Peak": https://dangerpeak.com/Get "Danger Peak": https://bit.ly/3Dg8Wu6

14 Heinä 202353min

Will, Kat and Jon promote upcoming events on the show, including live episode on Facebook/YouTube on Wednesday, July 12, at 8pm Eastern.Then, they share clips from interviews with six of their favorite 1980s musicians.Introduction - :25*RSVP to our Live Event on FB: https://fb.me/e/a0BgAVkXO*RSVP to our Live Event on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DqhSgRTaco - 14:23Sir Mix-A-Lot - 22:00Taylor Dayne - 28:20Chris Butler - 35:43Harold Faltermeyer - 40:09Exposé - 46:49Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 52:03Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

10 Heinä 202353min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a real-life Tatooine planet, the "Honey, I Shrunk" reboot is dead, and four new booby-trap-free Indiana Jones games.Then, Will leads Kat and Jon on an Indiana Jones trivia adventure. Can you survive the challenge?Introduction - :25Announcements - 5:30*We're off next week.*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:30Indiana Jones Trivia Challenge - 30:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:40Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

3 Heinä 20231h 15min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including another 80s icon joins "Stranger Things," the father of hip-hop gets inducted, and "The Flash" pays homage to "Back to the Future."Then, the trio discuss the good and bad lessons they learned from 1980s love songs.Introduction - :25Corrections and Updates - 6:571980s News - 10:30Lessons in 80s Love Songs - 27:45Your Love Lessons - 1:22:21Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:23:55Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

26 Kesä 20231h 27min

Kat reveals how Will and Jon's recent "boys-only" episode helped her learn something about herself. Plus, we get her thoughts on the Top 10 Sexiest Men of the 1980s (per MsMojo). Then, Will chats with author Skye McDonald about her latest romance novel "The Not So Nice Girl." Set in the summer of 1986, it will transport you to a time of mixtapes, pastries, and first love.Introduction - :25Interview - 24:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.More about Skye McDonald: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/Get "The Not So Nice Girl": https://bit.ly/44fvg2BMeet Skye at an upcoming event: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/

23 Kesä 202353min

Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including updates on sequels to fan favorite 80s films (Conan, Terminator, Ghostbusters and others) and how Dana Carvey snubbed Robin Williams. Then, with the Kat away (literally), Will and Jon review Watch Mojo's list of the ten sexiest women of the 80s. And later, the pair shares the fictional male characters that shaped them into the men they are today.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:20*Listen for our chat with author Skye McDonald later this week.Top 10 Sexiest Women of the 80s - 6:401980s News - 26:14Fictional Male Role Models - 52:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:22:16For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

19 Kesä 20231h 33min