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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here.Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of many of the toys and games that we played during our youths. Together, they have just published of fascinating chronology of the company. "A Century of American Toys & Games: The Story of Pressman Toy" is now available wherever books are sold. Which board games did/do you play? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :301980s News - 3:32The Games in Our Lives - 31:57Jim and Donna Pressman - 42:38Thanks - 1:06:51Find your next game at www.recess.net.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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

5 Dec 20221h 10min

In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at will@1980snow.com.New Introduction - :15Criteria for Christmas Movies - 1:48"Trading Places" - 5:12 "Less Than Zero" - 9:12"Gremlins" - 10:55"Rocky IV" - 15:29"Ghostbusters II" - 17:50"Lethal Weapon" - 20:15"Die Hard" - 24:50For 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 Nov 202232min

Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popular series of the last several years, including Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys.Here she shares tales about her earliest roles, including the surprising films she nearly starred in.Introduction - :30Interview w/ Laila Robins - 1:30Laila on Her 1980s Film Roles - 13:16For 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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

23 Nov 202233min

Will, Kat and Jon share the interesting tales of 12 of the quirkiest Christmas songs of the 1980s.*Link to Pandora Story with the playlist: https://pandora.app.link/lHI8GSCC8ub To support the show visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now visit www.1980snow.com.

21 Nov 202244min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true.Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new sequel series. Were you a fan of the original Leap? Email us at will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcement - 4:37*Help publish "Let the Music Play" book here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letthemusicplay/let-the-music-play-the-great-forgotten-randb-synth-explosion1980s News - 6:18Book Giveaway Winner - 28:40Quantum Leap Easter Eggs - 30:17Thank You and Your Feedback - 1:27:00For 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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

14 Nov 20221h 30min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2.Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcements - 3:03 *We're giving away the newly-published "The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion." Follow us on Facebook to learn how to win. 1980s News - 4:31Is this a Real Simpsons Episode? - 25:40Brian Volk-Weiss on his Simpsons Docuseries - 38:37Your Feedback and Thanks - 1:06:48For 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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

7 Nov 20221h 14min

Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn.Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and TV shows of that decade. How well did you do? Email us at will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :301980s News - 6:2080s Halloween Trivia - 25:13Thank You and Wrap-Up - 51:16For 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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

31 Okt 202253min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:05 *Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern for 1980 Trivia *Get your copy of the reissued vinyl of Laurie Miller's 1986 track "Love is a Natural Magical Thing" at https://bit.ly/3F7I4yy1980s News - 7:32Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00Paul Robb Interview - 45:45Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.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.Order your copy of "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" at https://bit.ly/3MXRE98.

24 Okt 20221h 29min