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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:4:00 - Mike Tyson’s peers fear for Tyson in his upcoming fight17:11 - Whoopi Goldberg explains how ghosts work25:22 - Road House sequel is in the works36:12 - A Terminator anime is in our near future46:10 - The future of the Mad Max franchise50:10 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

20 Touko 20241h 1min

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:01:55 - Gedde Watanabe is not offended by Sixteen Candles08:55 - Country legend releases AI-generated song21:50 - Michael J. Fox: Being famous was harder in the 1980s26:10 - Gen Z doesn’t want to work to get a job40:20 - The source of that 80s mystery song has been found01:04:20 - Wrap-UpSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

13 Touko 20241h 6min

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:08:00 - Sony buys "Clue" TV and film rights20:30 - The painful origin of Rocky's injury in "Rocky II"28:30 - 1980s favorite returns to Dr. Who37:00 - Creator of "The Naked Gun" doesn't approve of reboot46:44 - Jell-O introduces two new flavors55:10 - Plus, the strange flavors Jell-O has (wisely) discontinued01:00:55 - Fruity Pebbles introduces a new take on their cereal01:03:00 - Dr. Pepper adds new flavor for the summer01:10:00 - Wrap-UpCheck out Desperately Seeking the 80s podcast.Play Star Wars trivia on May 4 at 8pm Easern on Facebook/YouTube live.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

29 Huhti 20241h 12min

First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:1981's Wizardy is getting a digital makeover1984's Transformers coming to theatersTransformers One debuts in SeptemberTransformers/G.I. Joe mash-up film has been green litThen, we respond to viral Millennial TikTok videos that invoke the good name of our generation.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 5:251980s News - 08:00Gen X vs. Millennials - 36:25Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:15:35Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowCheck out Will on Post Finale.

22 Huhti 20241h 18min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the new Knight Rider Pinball DLC, and update on the live-action "Thundercats," and The Hollywood Reporter ranked all the "Ghostbusters" in the most egregious way.Then, Will shares the true tale of how George Bosque stole nearly $2 million in 1980 and the crazy thing he did with it.Introduction - 00:00Announcements - 2:30*Listen to Will on Forever 80s Podcast1980s News - 05:0080s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For 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.

15 Huhti 20241h 39min

First, Kat explains why she became a ninja. Then, Will chats with Lucinda Dickey, star of "Breakin'," "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Ninja III: The Domination," all of which premiered in 1984.Introduction - 0:00Interview with Lucinda Dickey - 9:20Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

12 Huhti 202455min

First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Road House: the most successful Apple movieKevin Smith's movie set in 1986Scorpion’s “Rock You Like a Hurricane” was nearly R-RatedNetflix just added these 20 films from 1984 to their catalogThen, Will challenges you and his co-hosts to identify 1984 films from a clue. How many can you name?Introduction - 00:001980s News - 07:40Was 1984 the best year for movies? - 35:30Name the 1984 Movie - 48:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowCheck out Will on Forever 80s Podcast.

7 Huhti 20241h 13min

First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:DNA just solved a 1980s murderDNA testing was discovered in 1984Ghostbusters is a billion dollar franchiseJohn Williams made a musical mistake in Star WarsThen, the trio compares the original "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, with the one just released on Amazon Prime starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Warning: There are some minor spoilers.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 04:25Road House vs. Road House (with Spoilers) - 40:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:26:30Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

1 Huhti 20241h 28min