Interview: Author Skye McDonald (UPDATED)

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the "Tron" sequel 3 is in limbo again, a possible Cobra Kai Reunion in 30 year, and the urban legend behind a "Young Guns" sequel. Then, trio uncovers the truth behind some of the 1980s urban legends that haunted us as kids.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 03:101980s Urban Legends - 32:34Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:14:56Follow 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.

11 Sep 20231h 24min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a Mattel theme park, the forthcoming Killer Klown's video game, and the popular 80s horror movie that never existed. Then, trio questions the threat posed by 10 artificial characters from 1980s movies. And they review the real danger of AI today.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 06:08Killer AI in 80s Movies and IRL - 37:40Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:33Follow 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.

4 Sep 20231h 25min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Monopoly: The Movie," Ghostbusters delays, and a new zombie movie from the late creator of the genre. Then, Will shares the true, dark (read: cynical) tale of how "Rapper's Delight" became the first hip-hop record to hit the Top 40.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 04:25Good Crimes: The True Tale of "Rapper's Delight" - 23:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:21:34Follow 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.Resources:The Rise and Fall of Hip-Hop’s First GodmotherThe Man Who Named Hip-Hop: An Inside Look at Lovebug Starski's Lasting Legacy‘I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie / to the hip, hip-hop and you don’t stop...’The unlikely origins of ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ hip-hop’s first mainstream hitJody Williams on His ReturnGrandmaster Caz Talks Big Bank Hank Stealing "Rapper's Delight"Truth Be Told: An Interview with Chip ShearinThey took Grandmaster Caz’s rhymes without giving him credit. Now, he’s getting revenge.

28 Aug 20231h 28min

While Will continues to convalesce, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including graffiti as a pillar of hip hop and the return of the Toxic Avenger. Then, the duo chats about truck culture in the 1980s, including the movies, TV shows and music that popularized the trucking.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 03:31Truckin' in the 1980s - 20:10Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:44Follow 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.1980s News:https://ew.com/movies/toxic-avenger-first-look-fantastic-fest/https://abcnews.go.com/US/hip-hop-50-graffiti-evolved-1980s-today/story?id=102166004

21 Aug 20231h 5min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Beverly Hills Cop" was not a comedy, ALF is back (sort of), Madonna is on the mend, and He-Man has been shelved. Then, following the success of "Barbie," the trio discusses the next 10 unbelievable toys Mattel is bringing to the big screen. Introduction - 00:00Announcements - 04:151980s News - 09:15Ten Mattel Toys Coming to Movie Screens - 34:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:12:30Follow 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.com.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

7 Aug 20231h 18min

Will, Kat and Jon meet in-person for the first time at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. There, they record this "true crime" episode before a live audience. Will shares the layered non-fiction tale of how Swordquest, the most ambitious game series Atari attempted for the 2600, is inseparable from the video game crash of 1983.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.

30 Jul 202359min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Taylor Swift beat 1980s record, the vinyl to be wary of, and the sale of Little Eddie's little Frankenstrat.Then, the trio attempts to listen to the current Top 10 hit songs and decides whether they're better than the songs that charted this time in 1983.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:30*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:501983 Top 10 vs. Today - 30:40Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:40Become 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.

24 Jul 20231h 9min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the ultimate 1980s summer song, "Beetlejuice 2" set photos, and Duran Duran Funko Pops.Then, the trio chats about the new "Back to the Future the Musical" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Plus, Will surprises his co-hosts with a name the fake 80s-movie-turned-musical.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:15*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 6:15Back the Future the Musical - 31:12Surprise Game - 51:25Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny- 1:02:35Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:19:41Become 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.

17 Jul 20231h 21min