The Karate Kid Cinematic Universe, Chuck E. Can’t Be Unplugged, Hall Sues Oates and More
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: A new Karate-Kid-iverse is coming The Outsiders becomes an unlikely musical Chuck E. Cheese thinks it can shut down its animatronics Hall sues Oates over their song catalog Hagar invites Roth to sing and then disses him Wilhelm Dafoe reveals his role in Beetlejuice 2 Introduction […]
Is This a Christmas Movie?
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: Cobra Kai has cast an “iconic” Karate Kid character The Christmas Story house has a new owner Zelda is coming to the big screen We’ll be able to bust ghosts in Chicago very soon Then, Will introduces us to a new record that sounds like it […]
Garfield, Highlander, and Why Isn’t My Favorite 80s Movie Streaming?
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the unfortunate voice of the new Garfield movie, the “Highlander” reboot, how Warwick Davis called out Disney, and the rescue of “Coyote vs. ACME.” Then, the trio discusses why some of our favorite 1980s movies can’t be streamed anywhere. Finally, Will updates us on the status […]
The Filthy Fifteen (Songs)
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Stewart Copeland wanted to “choke the life out of” Sting, a new Harrison Ford documentary, and the new trailers for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and “The Fall Guy.” Then, the trio discusses the so-called Filthy Fifteen, the more than a dozen songs targeted by the newly-formed […]
“The Devil On Trial” Murder
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the return of Beetlejuice’s costume, how Harry Bellafonte’s music came to be in “Beetlejuice,” and a “Creepshow” video game. Then, the trio discusses the stories presented in Netflix’s new documentary “The Devil on Trial,” which follows the supposed 1980 possession of David Glatzel and the allegedly […]
McDonald’s Brings Back 1980’s Halloween, John Carpenter Speaks About The Thing’s Ending and Much More
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including McDonald’s brings back an item of 1980s nostalgia, the Disney+ series “Loki” brings back a 1982 McDonald’s, how Van Halen made Joe Perry quit Aerosmith, Ridley Scott has seen the upcoming “Alien” sequel, and John Carpenter weighs in on the mysterious ending of 1982’s “The Thing.” […]
Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Murders
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Dee Snider’s new graphic novel, “Moonlighting” streaming and the battle over “Every Breath You Take.” Then, the trio examines the truth about Halloween sadism and its connection to the Tylenol murders in the 1980s. Were sociopaths really putting poisons and sharp objects in children’s Halloween treats? […]
1980s Now Trailer
Do you love 1980s pop culture and hate silence? Then you’ll love 1980s Now. Each week, the 1980s Now podcast examines the importance of 1980s pop culture and its influence today. We speak with the 1980s icons we grew up loving, like: Ernie Hudson, Taylor Dayne, Elvira, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Dee Wallace, Harold Faltermeyer, and many […]
Did you breakdance in the 1980s?
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the Ghostbusters way to trap your movie popcorn, a young Rambo, and the source of an iconic 1980s look. Then, Will shares some stories of breaking in the 1980s. Did you break? Let us know. Introduction – 00:00 1980s News – 11:00 Did you break in […]
Controversial 1980s Songs
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Jan Wenner was removed from the Rock Hall board, Toto doesn’t like being a “p**** band,” and the racy word reconned out of Star Wars canon. Then, the trio discusses some hit 1980s songs with controversial lyrics. Introduction – 00:00 1980s News – 05:46 Controversial […]