Furiosa and the Future of Theater
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:02:30 - Announcement*Listen to Will talk about "The Road Warrior" on Movies That Made Us Gay04:25 - Live action "He-Man" has been cast (again)14:00 - George Lucas compares himself to Michelangelo27:55 - Richard Dreyfuss upsets audience at "Jaws"36:25 - Walton Goggins talks about opening scene of "Fallout"44:00 - "Furiosa" fizzles and the future of theater01:08:30 - 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.
3 Juni 20241h 10min
Interview: Jack Hues of Wang Chung
Will speaks with Jack Hues, co-founder and frontman of Wang Chung. The band is currently on performing with other 1980s acts as part of the Abducted by the 80s tour. Visit abductedbythe80s.com for ticket information. Visit August Day Recordings to learn more about their orchestral mashups of hit 80s tracks.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.
1 Juni 202440min
Wang Chung, the Brat Pack and Deathstalker
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:09:30 - What Wang Chung didn’t know18:55 - The Jason Universe32:00 - 9 to 5 documentary42:40 - Brat Pack documentary53:15 - Deathstalker reboot1:04:40 - 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.
27 Maj 20241h 8min
Mike Tyson, Ghosts, and The Future of Mad Max
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:4:00 - Mike Tyson’s peers fear for Tyson in his upcoming fight17:11 - Whoopi Goldberg explains how ghosts work25:22 - Road House sequel is in the works36:12 - A Terminator anime is in our near future46:10 - The future of the Mad Max franchise50:10 - 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.
20 Maj 20241h 1min
80s Song Mystery Was Solved
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:01:55 - Gedde Watanabe is not offended by Sixteen Candles08:55 - Country legend releases AI-generated song21:50 - Michael J. Fox: Being famous was harder in the 1980s26:10 - Gen Z doesn’t want to work to get a job40:20 - The source of that 80s mystery song has been found01:04:20 - Wrap-UpSubscribe 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.
13 Maj 20241h 6min
New Clue, Rocky II's Real Injury, Gross Jell-O and More
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:08:00 - Sony buys "Clue" TV and film rights20:30 - The painful origin of Rocky's injury in "Rocky II"28:30 - 1980s favorite returns to Dr. Who37:00 - Creator of "The Naked Gun" doesn't approve of reboot46:44 - Jell-O introduces two new flavors55:10 - Plus, the strange flavors Jell-O has (wisely) discontinued01:00:55 - Fruity Pebbles introduces a new take on their cereal01:03:00 - Dr. Pepper adds new flavor for the summer01:10:00 - Wrap-UpCheck out Desperately Seeking the 80s podcast.Play Star Wars trivia on May 4 at 8pm Easern on Facebook/YouTube live.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.
29 Apr 20241h 12min
Gen X vs. Millennials
First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:1981's Wizardy is getting a digital makeover1984's Transformers coming to theatersTransformers One debuts in SeptemberTransformers/G.I. Joe mash-up film has been green litThen, we respond to viral Millennial TikTok videos that invoke the good name of our generation.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 5:251980s News - 08:00Gen X vs. Millennials - 36:25Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:15:35Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowCheck out Will on Post Finale.
22 Apr 20241h 18min
80s True Crime: The George Bosque Heist
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the new Knight Rider Pinball DLC, and update on the live-action "Thundercats," and The Hollywood Reporter ranked all the "Ghostbusters" in the most egregious way.Then, Will shares the true tale of how George Bosque stole nearly $2 million in 1980 and the crazy thing he did with it.Introduction - 00:00Announcements - 2:30*Listen to Will on Forever 80s Podcast1980s News - 05:0080s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
15 Apr 20241h 39min
