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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true.Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new sequel series. Were you a fan of the original Leap? Email us at will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcement - 4:37*Help publish "Let the Music Play" book here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letthemusicplay/let-the-music-play-the-great-forgotten-randb-synth-explosion1980s News - 6:18Book Giveaway Winner - 28:40Quantum Leap Easter Eggs - 30:17Thank You and Your Feedback - 1:27:00For 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.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.

14 Marras 20221h 30min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2.Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcements - 3:03 *We're giving away the newly-published "The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion." Follow us on Facebook to learn how to win. 1980s News - 4:31Is this a Real Simpsons Episode? - 25:40Brian Volk-Weiss on his Simpsons Docuseries - 38:37Your Feedback and Thanks - 1:06:48For 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.

7 Marras 20221h 14min

Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn.Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and TV shows of that decade. How well did you do? Email us at will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :301980s News - 6:2080s Halloween Trivia - 25:13Thank You and Wrap-Up - 51:16For 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.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.

31 Loka 202253min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:05 *Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern for 1980 Trivia *Get your copy of the reissued vinyl of Laurie Miller's 1986 track "Love is a Natural Magical Thing" at https://bit.ly/3F7I4yy1980s News - 7:32Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00Paul Robb Interview - 45:45Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32For 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.Order your copy of "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" at https://bit.ly/3MXRE98.

24 Loka 20221h 29min

Will and Kat are joined by Durandy to identify Kat's three unopened vintage Duran Duran posters. For over the last 30 years, Durandy has amassed the world’s largest collection of the band’s memorabilia. The unique archive includes 14,000 magazine articles, nearly 3,000 photographs and what Nick Rhodes describes as the “known collection of Duran Duran posters in the world.” More than that, however, with the publication of his books and fan outreach, our guest has built more than a tribute to his favorite band, he’s built a community.The Unboxing - 25:26For 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.

22 Loka 202248min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Heather Langenkamp would like to return to the "Nightmare" series, Batman's favorite wheels, and when Satan Panic is returning to the airwaves.Then, we chat about the creepy 900 numbers that dominated TV ads and our phones in the late 1980s. Did you call any? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :28Announcement - 4:12*Bonus audio and video episodes this week.1980s News - 5:28Creepy 900 Numbers - 24:10Thank You and Wrap-Up - 57:37For 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.Purchase "Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s" here: https://bookshop.org/books/satanic-panic-pop-cultural-paranoia-in-the-1980s/9781903254868More 900 Numbers: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/10/12/1980s-horror-hotlines-phone-numbers-weird-wonderful-list-1-900-909-creep/

17 Loka 202258min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the Halloween Grinch that tried to ground Max, a "Scanner" series coming to HBOMax, and Iron Maiden's new tour.Then, we chat with Jim Babjak, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the platinum award-winning The Smithereens. What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :321980s News - 2:01Will's Smithereens 1980s Memory - 32:20Jim Babjak Interview - 40:09Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:12:04For 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.

10 Loka 20221h 15min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a real-life floating Max, James Earl Jones retires as Darth's voice lives on, and even more stars return for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.Then, we chat about the curious details about the best songs from 1980s movies as ranked by Billboard. What's your favorite movie song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :35Did Harrison Ford Praise Crystal Skull? - 2:301980s News - 6:34Best Songs from 1980s Movies - 25:00Thank You and Wrap-Up - 56:40For 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.Love soundtracks? Check out our chat with legendary 80s film composer Harold Faltermeyer here: https://bit.ly/382uR8L.

3 Loka 202259min