Interview: 80s Freestyle with DJ Martinee
Will chats with DJ Martinee the multi-platinum record-selling songwriter and producer, who helped pioneer freestyle music in the 1980s.In 1984, DJ Martinee formed the hit vocal group Exposé, which became the first to attain four Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including the song written by our guest “Seasons Change.” In fact, he wrote all of the songs on the band’s first album “Exposure” and most of the tracks on their 1989 follow up “What You Don’t Know.”DJ Martinee has also produced, written and remixed tracks for a number of other popular artists, including Ricky Martin, Dead or Alive, Celine Dion and The Pet Shop Boys. Today, our guest continues to working on new music in the studio and spinning hits as a DJ in the clubs.His latest group O-Baby, which includes Laurie Miller, a founding member of Exposé, will be performing March 7 at Café 27 in Southwest Ranches, Florida. And you can hear remixes of “Point of No Return,” featuring O-Baby, and including a wonderful ballad-version of the hit track, on all streaming platforms.0:00 - Introduction5:45 - Interview Start31:00 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow DJ Martinee on Facebook.Follow O-Baby on Facebook.See O-Baby at Cafe 27 on March 7.
17 Helmi 33min
Atari Watch, Goonies Reunite, and Superman Lawsuit
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:29 - Cher Goes Back to the 80s13:45 - Atari’s New Asteroid Watch24:55 - Eddie Murphy Documentary31:25 - The Goonies Reunite for Ke Huy Quan39:15 - Josh Brolin's Harsh Acting Lesson from Steven Spielberg46:40 - The Creators of Superman Sue Warner Bros.54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
10 Helmi 1h 7min
Where'd the Working Songs Go?
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss why there are no longer songs about working. Before that, the trio reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Trump appoints 80s icons to made-up ambassadorships16:35 - MOTU x ThunderCats Crossover Figures Coming25:15 - Kelly Clarkson Covered Depeche Mode As Country Song34:30 - ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Reboot Is Finally Coming to Theaters40:12 - Why isn't anyone singing about working anymore?56:35 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
27 Tammi 59min
Interview: Cait McKinney on Pee-wee Herman
Will chats with professor and author Cait McKinney about their book, I Know You Are, but What Am I? In it, Cait explores the cultural legacy of Pee-wee Herman and his beloved cult television show. They show how the “children’s show” perhaps prepares us for some of our current societal challenges, and how queer people relate to Pee-wee now.0:00 - Introduction8:10 - Interview Start50:10 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet your copy of I Know You Are, but What Am I? here.
25 Tammi 53min
Yacht Rock, Ke Huy, and Moore
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Ke Huy Quan is an action hero thanks to Steven Spielberg12:20 - No, Rob Lowe didn’t record with Toto19:18 - Donald Fagen has strong words for "Yacht Rock"31:25 - Romulus director has fixed the cringey special FX (or so he says)42:30 - Police Academy actor Steve Guttenberg fights LA fires48:19 - Demi Moore was a popcorn actor1:00:51 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
20 Tammi 1h 2min
Hulk Booed, Star Trek Plates, and The Monkey
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat are joined by Meg from Desperately Seeking the 80s. Together, the trio discusses current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction6:37 - Star Trek license plates cause tribble 13:24 - Unwrapped Christmas present from 197822:55 - Mike Myers was scared shitless33:43 - MPA has notes for the creators of The Monkey46:55 - Hulk Hogan was booed55:55 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowCheck out Desperately Seeking the 80s.
13 Tammi 58min
Interview: Author Douglas Burton
Will chats with author Douglas Burton about his newest book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction. It boldly presents a paradigm shift for story structure that is exciting for writers and audiences alike.Sourced entirely from heroine-centric stories. the heroine’s labyrinth model offers a completely original and groundbreaking alternative to the hero’s journey. The book has been endorsed by Hollywood and storytelling gurus such as Christopher Vogler and Matt Bird.0:00 - Introduction5:40 - Interview Start43:50 - 80s Movies Examples1:03:20 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about author Douglas A. Burton.Get your copy of The Heroine's Labyrinth.
10 Tammi 1h 4min
