I Love the 80s with Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats
In a special interview, Will speaks with Ivan Doroschuk, founding member and frontman of the iconic 80s band Men Without Hats.0:00 - Introduction20:00 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about Men Without Hats at https://www.safetydance.com/.Get our new book Totally Bogus (But True) at Amazon.
12 Aug 50min
Ozzy Went Out Like Rock Star
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction6:30 - Spinal Tap 2 Trailer15:25 - Alien Earth: Should humanity survive?27:30 - Is space object headed toward Earth hostile?36:56 - Ozzy Osborne has died47:00 - Hulk Hogan has died (and copied Superstar Billy Graham)1:05:35 - Puppet versions of monster cereal mascots1:16:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!
5 Aug 1h 18min
Superman Is Political, Duh
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction4:10 - Announcements5:15 - Are payphones needed?19:30 - Pee-wee’s bike is finally at the Alamo, no really29:20 - You can now get married at Taco Bell35:40 - Chuck E. Cheese to open adult arcade42:45 - Superman Hasn’t Suddenly Gotten Political, We Have1:15:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!
29 Juli 1h 17min
Restoring the Goonies House with James Pearse Connelly
In a special interview, Will speaks with Emmy-Award winning production designer James Pearse Connelly, who just helped restore the legendary Walsh House from the 1985 cult classic The Goonies. The project, spearheaded by Connelly alongside the new homeowner and devoted Goonies superfan, Behman Zakeri, brought the house back to its 1980’s movie glory in time for the film's 40th anniversary on June 7, 2025.0:00 - Introduction8:50 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about James Pearse Connelly at https://studioconnelly.com/.Get our new book Totally Bogus (But True) here.
22 Juli 40min
Masquerade: The Scandalous 80s Treasure Hunt
Will is joined by Meg and Jessica from Desperately Seeking the 80s. Will shares the unlikely, but true, story of Masquerade, the book that changed gaming.In 1979, a seemingly innocuous picture book actually concealed clues to the location of a golden prize. Once the secret was out, it inspired a real-life treasure hunt, a decade-long scandal, and a genre of video games that followed.0:00 - Introduction12:27 - Masquerade1:19:50 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!
15 Juli 1h 21min
The Running Man Trailer and More
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:42 - Announcements6:45 - Martin Kove bit co-star15:45 - New The Blues Brothers graphic novel27:44 - Unaltered Star Wars is bad39:24 - New Running Man trailer47:13 - New video store documentary54:50 - Even younger Frankenstein 1:13:17 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!
8 Juli 1h 14min
Interview: Cobra Kai Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson
In a special interview, Will speaks with Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson, the composers of the wildly successful Cobra Kai series.0:00 - Introduction3:27 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowLearn more about Leo Birenberg at https://leobirenberg.com/.Learn more about Zach Robinson at https://zachrobinsonmusic.com/.Get our new book Totally Bogus (But True) at Amazon.
1 Juli 50min
It's Official: Gen X Is the Coolest Generation
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction7:15 - Announcements*Join us for our live show on June 21 at 7pm at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo!*Read our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!9:55 - It's official: Gen X is the coolest generation16:40 - Caring for Our Elderly Heroes (and Family)29:14 - Gen X Is Tearing Up Retirement Homes36:40 - Cobra Kai Composer Leo Birenberg Asks Us a Question53:00 - 80s TV/Movies Had Peak Fictional Fathers1:06:50 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
17 Juni 1h 9min
