McDonald's Olympic Blunder and Deadpool in 1984
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction5:30 - Cocaine Sharks the new murder hornets?14:42 - Terry Gilliam rejected a Time Bandits sequel25:50 - Breaking is the New Olympic Sport37:55 - Get "Danger Peak" by Michael Thomas Perone.39: 00 - 1991’s Deadpool is in a 1984 comic56:00 - McDonald’s 1984 Olympic Blunder1:05:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
5 Aug 20241h 9min
Show Update
Will and Jon discuss the recent events that have delayed the show, but assure us the show will record live on July 31 at 7pm Eastern on YouTube and Facebook.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
29 Jul 202412min
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Easter Eggs
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Time Bandits TV Show Trailer18:40 - Mr. Miyagi Mystery in Cobra Kai27:25 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Easter Eggs and More1:15:15 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
15 Jul 20241h 19min
Inteview: Lance Guest ("The Last Starfighter")
Lance Guest made his big screen debut in Halloween II, the sequel to John Carpenter’s iconic horror film. It was his appearance in that movie that helped him land his starring role in “The Last Starfighter,” one of our all-time favorite films. Released July 13, 1984, that film turns 40 this month. Listen to our chat with the star of the iconic film.Also check out our interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel from June.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Come meet Lance (and us) at RetroCon. Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
13 Jul 202442min
More 80s Dungeons, Beverly Hills Cop TV, Last Starfighter Video Game
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:10 - Lance Guest Interview and Retrocon7:00 - More 80s-nostalgia coming to Dungeons and Dragons16:00 - Glass blocks are back28:00 - Beverly Hills TV show we never got40:45 - The Last Starfighter game we never got58:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
8 Jul 20241h 1min
Caligula, AI Lawsuit and Best Defense
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction05:00 - The Fall Guy reaches milestone10:00 - Caligula returns to theaters20:00 - New Robert Zemeckis movie34:30 - New AI lawsuit46:50 - Lyrics have gotten worse since the 80s 59:30 - Is Best Defense the worst movie of 1984?01:20:25 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.Subscribe to Celebrating Yesteryear on YouTube.
1 Jul 20241h 23min
Forgeries, Musicals and Rocket-Firing Boba Fett
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Announcement*Come see us at RetroCon6:15 - Is Bon Jovi selling forgeries?16:10 - The 80s Musical that just won a Tony25:05 - The 80s Musical that was just cancelled40:50 - The 80s Musical that is headed to Broadway46:25 - Rocket-firing Boba Fett sets record01:09:20 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your tickets for RetroCon here.Subscribe to Celebrating Yesteryear on YouTube.
24 Jun 20241h 13min
Interview: Author Steven Vass ("Let the Music Play")
Steven Vass is the author of "Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths." It's the overlooked story of how R&B, disco and funk were transformed by the explosion of music tech in the era of ghetto blasters and Ronald Reagan. It traces how pioneers like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock inspired a new generation of black musicians and producers to reinvent music with a whole new set of rules.00:00 - Introduction07:10 - Interview: Steven VassSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your copy of "Let the Music Play here.
21 Jun 202446min
