Hulk Booed, Star Trek Plates, and The Monkey

Will, Kat and Jon share some memories of the role radio played in their youths. Then, Will chats with Larry "the Duck" Dunn, who was an on-air host and music director of the legendary radio station WLIR throughout most of the 1980s. Now, Larry can be heard mornings on Sirius/XM's First Wave channel 33 on Mondays through Fridays and on most Saturdays. Larry also plays 80s host on The 80s Cruise. Visit www.the80scruise.com to learn how to join him and other 1980s icons in February 2024.Introduction - :25Interview - 14:17For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

12 Maj 20231h 3min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new action thriller set in the 1980s, Duran Duran may release a holiday album, and the "Ghostbusters" rule for selling a haunted house.Then, the trio shares memories from their 1980s prom, including the 80s-themed prom/fundraiser Kat and Will were a part of last weekened.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:24*Join us on Facebook or Youtube this week, May 10, at 8pm Eastern as we record a live podcast.*Listen for our interview with Larry "The Duck" Dunn later this week.1980s News - 6:001980s Proms Then and Now - 48:37Wrap-Up & 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

8 Maj 20231h 29min

Will, Kat and Jon catch up on a number of current 80s news stories. News items and time codes below.Introduction - :25Dreamkid released a new single - 7:23De-aging Indiana Jones - 12:10John Williams' process - 19:50Truth about the Nike movie "Air" - 23:30Cary Elwes still against reboot - 36:54Michael J. Fox new documentary -45:55Ghostbusters' sequel cast news - 51:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:00For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Listen to Dreamkid's new single "Street Lights" here: https://hypeddit.com/dreamkid/streetlights Support Valerie Perrine here: https://gofund.me/5920bccd

1 Maj 20231h 5min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including (some of) The Muppets are back, the original Wilhelm Scream has been found, and a piece of Star Trek history returns. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon (and you) to identify 10 of the greatest 1980s TV show themes from a few clues and a ridiculously short audio clip. This episode was recorded while streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. Follow us on those platforms to join us next time.Introduction - :251980s News - 4:55Greatest 80s TV Show Themes - 33:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:00For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

24 Apr 20231h 25min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Super Mario crushed the box office and the why the Indiana Jones TV series may have been shelved. Then, Will shares the credentials of the most influential film producer of our youths, Kathleen Kennedy.Introduction - :25Announcement - 6:26*Join us on Facebook or Youtube for live podcast on April 19 at 8pm Eastern.1980s News - 7:23The GOAT 80s movie producer Kathleen Kennedy - 38:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:00For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

17 Apr 20231h 12min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Drew Barrymore is all grown up, Dungeons & Dragons may not get a sequel, and Eurythmics' daughter has already left Idol. Then, Will introduces Kat and Jon to the 10 most sampled songs* of the 1980s. How many of these songs do you know? How many of the samples can you recognize in your favorite tracks?Introduction - :251980s News - 4:14Top 10 Most Sampled Songs* - 32:34(*Excluding 3 that Will. intentionally left out)Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:16:00For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

10 Apr 20231h 18min

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will introduces Kat and Jon to two pop songs that sampled hip-hop songs. Then, Will speaks with Blake Robin aka Luxxury about how copyright law is stifling creativity.Introduction - :00Interview - 12:25For 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.Email Will at will@1980snow.com or Kat at kat@1980snow.com.

7 Apr 202355min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the next season of Icons Unearthed and the two comedians who've joined The Ghostbusters sequel cast. Then, Will attempts to prank Kat and Jon, but it doesn't go as planned. Finally, the trio discusses five TV shows so terrible they never aired.Show Note - :00Introduction - :51Announcement - 6:41*Listen for our interview with Luxxury later this week.1980s News - 7:525 (Real-Sounding) 80s TV Shows That Never Aired - 26:055 Actual TV Shows That Never Aired - 47:26Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:09:44For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

2 Apr 20231h 15min