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? Introduction – 00:00 Announcement – 2:28 Get Michael Thomas Perone’s

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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 more. And every week we discuss current news related to

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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 the 1980s? – 32:00 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback – 01:02:50

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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 1980s Songs – 35:55 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback – 01:11:22

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Outcastes: Will’s 1980s Novel

On this special episode, Will introduces us to some of the themes that are covered in his 1980s novel and will be topics for future podcast episodes. The novel, which is called “Outcastes,” follows a teenage Indian immigrant in the early 1980s, who uses hip-hop to cope with the loss of his mother. Next week, the trio returns to discuss some of the controversial songs

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Controversial MTV VMA Moments in the 1980s

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Stephen King’s thoughts about the new “Pet Sematary,” the Gremilns TV show has a curious Rotten Tomatoes score, and how “Dial of Destiny” may be vindicated. Then, the trio discusses some of the scandalous moments during the 1980s MTV Video Music Awards. Introduction – 00:00 1980s News – 08:24 1980s Urban Legends – 33:50 Wrap-Up &

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