80s Dance Music w/ Exposé
Will and guest co-host Violet Sky discuss current 80s news including upcoming 80s Freestyle concerts and the Rock Hall's reaction to Dolly Parton. Then, Will and Violet speak with all three members of the record-breaking 1980s group Exposé. Jeanette Jurado, Ann Curless and Gioia Bruno discuss their early influences, their reaction when their songs come on the radio and much more.Introduction - :511980s News (and Dance Music Discussion) - 5:00Our Thoughts about Exposé - 22:41Conversation with Exposé - 30:53Wrap-up - 1:09:09To find out where Exposé will perform next visit www.exposeonline.net.Follow Violet Sky on Instagram at @glitterwave80s.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.
3 Apr 202258min
Bonus: 1980s Ruled Trivia Now - March 2022
On this bonus episode, Will, Ray and Kat host 1980s trivia live on The 80s Ruled's Facebook page. Test your knowledge about 1980s music, movies, TV and more. Then, join us in April for the next live game. The winner is awarded a VISA $50 e-gift card. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow for more information. Next week: 1980s pop superstars Exposé. And coming up soon: Vernon Wells, Keith Coogan and Julie Brown.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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
28 Mar 202240min
Puppets in the 1980s w/ John Tartaglia
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Michael Keaton's new Batman suit and the lead singers Eddie Van Halen tried to recruit. Then, Will challenges Ray and Kat to identify the 1980s puppet from an audio clip. How many can you recognize? Finally, Will and Kat speak with puppeteer extraordinaire John Tartaglia, who just revived Fraggle Rock. The first season of "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" is now available on Apple TV+. Puppet Introduction - :51Announcements and Thank You- 4:151980s News - 7:21Name the Puppet Game - 24:10Conversation with John Tartaglia - 40:20 Wrap-up - 1:09:09The first season of "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" is available on Apple TV+.To play 1980s trivia this week, follow us on Facebook at 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
21 Mar 20221h 11min
Eating in the 1980s w/ Adam Richman
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the 1980s Batman movie that never was and the return of the Delorean. Then, the group reminisces about foods they loved in the 1980s. Finally, the trio speaks with culinary expert and TV personality Adam Richman about his new History Channel show "Adam Eats the 80s." Adam digs into the most nostalgic and notorious foods of the decade to prove that flavors lost to the 80s are worth searching for and savoring.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:521980s News - 6:19Name the Actor Game - 15:301980s Food Discussion - 20:27Conversation with Adam Richman - 34:54Listener Feedback - 1:10:00For more information about "Adam the Eats the 80s" visit https://bit.ly/3tNF2IE.Follow us on Facebook at 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
14 Mar 20221h 18min
Five Pop Culture Trends That Shaped the 1980s
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including new music from Tears for Fears and Corey Feldman and ALF landing at a streaming platform. Then, the trio reviews five pop culture trends that the History Channel deems to have helped shape the 1980s.Original list by Lesley Kennedy: https://www.history.com/news/1980s-pop-culture-trendsFollow us on Facebook at 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
7 Mar 20221h 7min
Bonus: 1980s Ruled Trivia Now - February 2022
On this bonus episode, Will, Ray and Kat host 1980s trivia live on The 80s Ruled's Facebook page. Test your knowledge about 1980s music, movies, TV and more. Then, join us in March for the next live game. The winner is awarded a VISA $50 e-gift card. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow for more information.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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
28 Feb 202247min
Bad Love Lessons in 1980s Rom-Coms w/ Jackie Trammell and Dionne McDonald
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Duran Duran's "NFTrees," the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film on Netflix, and Boy George vs. Pete Burns. Then, Will challenges Ray and Kat to identify 1980s song from its first two lines of lyrics. Finally, the trio welcomes Jackie and Dionne, the hosts of And The Beat Goes On: Dating After Divorce podcast. The group discuss the misleading (and sometimes good) lessons they learned from 1980s romantic comedies.Listen to And the Beat Goes On: Dating After Divorce here: https://andthebeatgoeson.simplecast.com/episodesFollow us on Facebook at 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.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.
21 Feb 20221h 29min
Identify the 1980s One-Hit Wonders
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Pearl Jam vs. Motley Crue and the 2022 Rock Hall nominees. Then, Kat challenges Will and Ray to identify 1980s songs from a few seconds and a clue and determine whether the artists were in fact one-hit wonders. How many can you name? It's harder than you think.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor 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.
14 Feb 20221h 26min
