Rewind: Most Interesting 80s Songs

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "A Christmas Story" and how "The Book of Boba Fett" solidifies a Special Edition change to "Return of the Jedi." Then, the trio speaks with Bill McClintock, the master of the 1980s mash-up with over 54 million views on Youtube.Check out Bill's mash-ups here: https://www.youtube.com/@BillMcClintockMashups.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.

31 Jan 20221h 5min

Will and Kat discuss their experiences dancing in the 80s with Princess, Lillian, Christina and Romeo, the most popular regulars from "Dance Party USA" and its predecessor "Dancin' on Air."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.

24 Jan 202237min

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including how Ralph Macchio feels about "Karate Kid III" and whether Exodus is "s****y" Metallica (or the other way around). Then, the trio discuss their first recollections of Elvira and two of the wild films she hosted on "Movie Macabre" in the 1980s. Finally, Will speaks with Elvira herself, or rather the woman under the heavenly bump (wig), Cassandra Peterson.[:38] Introduction and announcements[2:40] Fan letter and chat with Xerox[9:35] 1980s News[24:45] Two strange films from Movie Macabre[46:22] Interview with Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson[1:28:35] Show wrap-up and Patreon thanksFollow 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.

17 Jan 20221h 31min

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including sad David Lee Roth concert news and Corey Feldman's unearthed music video from 1986. Then, the trio debate which 1980s TV show, book, toy, movie and album should be preserved in a time capsule for future generations. What would you save?This episode was recorded while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/1980snow to watch a future episode.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.

9 Jan 202259min

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the forthcoming, but tangential, "Goonies" TV show and David Lee Roth's latest embellishment. Then, Will interviews Dee Wallace regarding her iconic roles in the 1980s and her journey of conscious creation.[37:45] Dee Wallace interviewTo learn more about our sponsor Selfpause visit them at www.selfpause.com.This episode was recorded while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/1980snow to watch a future episode.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.

27 Des 20211h 23min

Flashback to Christmas last year when Will and Ray spoke with legendary video game designer Howard Scott Warshaw. Warsaw created "Indiana Jones," "Yars Revenge" and the infamous "E.T." for the Atari 2600. He tells us about his time at Atari and meeting Steven Spielberg. We question him about the well-known difficulties playing as the extra-terrestrial. Were those by design or flaws that escaped beta-testing?To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow.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 Des 202138min

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including "1980s" commercials on ABC and a "new" Atari 2600 game from Howard Scott Warshaw (and others that were misattributed to him). They announce two exciting 1980s Facebook Live events on December 16 and 18. And finally, the trio recommends gifts you can get that 1980s kid in your life (or yourself), including The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 from The Op. And the gang reviews the toys listeners wanted in the 1980s, but never received.This episode was recorded while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/1980snow to watch a future unedited episode.To enter for a chance to be contestant during 1980s Horror Trivia visit: www.1980snow.com/quiz.To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow.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.

13 Des 202155min

Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including an inappropriate "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" toy and singer Tiffany's recent on-stage challenge. Then, the trio is joined by Ed Day, author of "The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday" to discuss 12 more interesting 1980s Christmas songs.To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow.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.

6 Des 20211h 9min