Ten Things School Got Wrong in the 80s
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong.Introduction - :00Annoucements: -3:36*Join us on Facebook Live at March 15 at 8pm Eastern*Interview with comedian Alonzo Bodden1980s News - 4:50"Dumb" Stuff - 28:46Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 59:27For 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.
13 Maalis 20231h 5min
Secret 1980s Cover Songs
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot?Introduction - :001980s News - 5:30Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:23Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:12For 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.
6 Maalis 20231h 7min
Interview: Dave Philpott of "Dear Mr. Kershaw"
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists.Introduction - :00Interview - 7:32For 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Order "Dear Mr. Kershaw" and the newly updated "Dear Mr. Pop Star" at www.bookshop.org.
4 Maalis 202332min
80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear."Introduction - :00Announcement - 2:48*Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes"1980s News - 4:4580s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40For 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.comAnd for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
27 Helmi 20231h 3min
Interview: The Real Slim Sherri
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/.Introduction - :00Interview - 5:03For 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Shop Sherri's online boutique at www.shopfeatherandvine.com.
24 Helmi 202352min
Never Too Old for the 80s
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really).Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:30*Listen for our interview with viral sensation The Real Slim Sherri.1980s News - 7:00Never Too Old for the 1980s - 24:45Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:04:00For 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.comAnd for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
20 Helmi 20231h 8min
Interview: Legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now.Introduction - :00Interview - 4:40For 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Buy Joel Thurm's new book at "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season" at http://bit.ly/3XV6LEt.
17 Helmi 202343min
Near-Miss Casting in the 1980s
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films.Introduction - :00Announcement - 3:00*Listen for our interview with legendary casting director Joel Thurm later this week. He cast most of the characters that populated the TV shows we loved throughout the 1980s.1980s News - 5:56Near-Miss Casting Calls in the 1980s - 48:33Wrap-Up - 1:38:57For 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
13 Helmi 20231h 41min
