New Horror Movies, Deadly Top Gun Stunt, and Jane's Addiction

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the 1980s movie that was in Top 10 last week and how Heart's hits crushed Ann Wilson's soul. Then, Dr. Richard Hanley uses "Back to the Future" and other 80s films to prove the possibility of time travel. Introduction - :30Announcements: 3:07*1980s Trivia on Facebook Live - Wednesday, June 29, at 9pm EDT*Julie Brown LIVE on Facebook - Saturday, July 2, at 9pm EDT1980s News - 5:001980s Movies and Time Travel w/ Dr. Richard Hanley - 29:06Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:15:55For 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.

27 Juni 20221h 17min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Howard ruined Lea's career, going undercover for Ghostbuster props and the "Mickey" copyright. Then, Will chats with actor Mark Holton, who debuted onscreen in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and starred in the "Teen Wolf" films, "Leprechaun" and more.Introduction - :301980s News - 1:52Interview with Mark Holton: 39:53Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:23:25For 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.Find out more about Aisle 9 at https://linktr.ee/aisle9.

20 Juni 20221h 24min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Kate Bush partying like it's 1985 and Ice-T vs. internet trolls. Then, Will shares the true tale of how a mysterious criminal organization terrorized Japan in the mid 1980s.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:25Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information.Come chat with Mark Holton ("Pee-wee's Big Adventure") on Facebook Live on June 18 at 9pm Eastern.1980s News - 6:58True Crime: The Monster with 21 Faces - 31:25Up-Next and Thank You - 1:11:50For 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.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

13 Juni 20221h 14min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current (mostly Top Gun related) 80s news including how the Top Gun them was originally for a comedy and whether Val Kilmer has made his last acting appearance. Will challenges Kat and Jon to an apparently difficult Val Kilmer movie game. Then, the trio speaks with entertainment journalist Jeremy Smith about how 1982 changed movies forever.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:14Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information.Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.1980s News - 4:46Val Kilmer Movie Game - 22:351980s Summer Blockbuster Recollections - 29:27Chat with Jeremy Smith - 40:27Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:16:21For 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.Follow Jeremy Smith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrbeaks.

6 Juni 20221h 18min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Paul Verhoven's messianic visions for RoboCop and James Hetfield's anxiety. Then, the trio reviews 10 great/curious/so-so music collaborations from the 80s, many that were suggested by you. What's missing from this list?Introduction - :301980s News - 3:33Great/Curious/So-So Music Collaborations - 24:25Shout-Outs - 1:13:08For 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.

30 Maj 20221h 17min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a fifth "Ghostbusters" movie and the title of the new Dungeons & Dragons film. Then, inspired by Julie Brown--who was scheduled to appear on the show, but became unavailable at the last minute--the trio examines a list of the supposed Top Ten Comedy/Science Fiction films of the 1980s. What's missing from this list?Introduction - :30Announcement - 3:51Join us Tuesday, May 31, at 9pm EDT on Facebook Live for 1980s trivia. The winner will be awarded a $50 VISA e-gift card.1980s News - 5:02Top Ten 1980s Comedy/Sci-Fi Films? - 23:23Wrap-up - 55:10For 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 Maj 202258min

In a special interview, Will speaks with Laurie Miller, who along with Sandra Casañas and Alé Lorenzo were the founding members of Exposé. During the conversation, we learn how they sang “Point of No Return” and other future hits, toured the country performing those songs and earned a contract with Arista Records. And the mystery as to what happened between that record deal and the group’s ultimate Top 40 success with a different group of ladies is unraveled.For more about Laurie Miller visit www.lauriemiller.com.Reach the show at will@1980snow.com.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 Youtube channel and podcast at www.GenXGrownup.com.To find out more about Rudy's book, visit www.rudychilds.com.

20 Maj 202248min

In a new segment, Will, Kat and Jon speak with a listener who shares a unique tale of misadventure in the 80s. Then the trio discusses current 80s news including Duran Duran's entry into the Rock Hall and the newly-announced Spinal Tap sequel. Finally, Will challenges Kay and Jon to identify the 80s TV shows that make up a curious shared universe.Introduction - :35Two Special Announcements - 4:06 Julie Brown on Facebook Live May 21 at 9pm EDT Special Laurie Miller Interview this WeekListener's True 1980s Tale - 5:201980s News - 17:49Shared 1980s TV Show Universe Game - 39:16Thank Yous and Wrap-up - 1:13:4For 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 Youtube channel and podcast at www.GenXGrownup.com.To find out more about Rudy's book, visit www.rudychilds.com.

16 Maj 20221h 15min