Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including new music from Tears for Fears and Corey Feldman and ALF landing at a streaming platform. Then, the trio reviews five pop culture trends that the History Channel deems to have helped shape the 1980s. Original list by Lesley Kennedy: https://www.history.com/news/1980s-pop-culture-trends Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow. For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and ...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 127
On this bonus episode, Will, Ray and Kat host 1980s trivia live on The 80s Ruled's Facebook page. Test your knowledge about 1980s music, movies, TV and more. Then, join us in March for the next live game. The winner is awarded a VISA $50 e-gift card. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow for more information. 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 1...
Feb 28, 2022•47 min
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Duran Duran's "NFTrees," the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film on Netflix, and Boy George vs. Pete Burns. Then, Will challenges Ray and Kat to identify 1980s song from its first two lines of lyrics. Finally, the trio welcomes Jackie and Dionne, the hosts of And The Beat Goes On: Dating After Divorce podcast. The group discuss the misleading (and sometimes good) lessons they learned from 1980s romantic comedies. Listen to And the Beat Goes O...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 126
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Pearl Jam vs. Motley Crue and the 2022 Rock Hall nominees. Then, Kat challenges Will and Ray to identify 1980s songs from a few seconds and a clue and determine whether the artists were in fact one-hit wonders. How many can you name? It's harder than you think. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 125
Will and Kat are joined by guest co-host Queen V. Together they discuss current 1980s news including the absence of "Three Feet High and Rising" on streaming and a new "Fraggle Rock" sock from Dave Grohl. Then, the trio discusses songs that made the scenes in 1980s films. Which scene in a 1980s film do you think was elevated by a particular track? Follow Queen V on Facebook at www.facebook.com/officialQueenV. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1980snow. For the many ways to support the sh...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 124
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "A Christmas Story" and how "The Book of Boba Fett" solidifies a Special Edition change to "Return of the Jedi." Then, the trio speaks with Bill McClintock, the master of the 1980s mash-up with over 54 million views on Youtube. Check out Bill's mash-ups here: https://www.youtube.com/@BillMcClintockMashups . Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow . For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123
Will and Kat discuss their experiences dancing in the 80s with Princess, Lillian, Christina and Romeo, the most popular regulars from "Dance Party USA" and its predecessor "Dancin' on Air." Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow . For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com . Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com ....
Jan 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 122
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including how Ralph Macchio feels about "Karate Kid III" and whether Exodus is "s****y" Metallica (or the other way around). Then, the trio discuss their first recollections of Elvira and two of the wild films she hosted on "Movie Macabre" in the 1980s. Finally, Will speaks with Elvira herself, or rather the woman under the heavenly bump (wig), Cassandra Peterson. [:38] Introduction and announcements [2:40] Fan letter and chat with Xerox [9:35] 1980s ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 121
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including sad David Lee Roth concert news and Corey Feldman's unearthed music video from 1986. Then, the trio debate which 1980s TV show, book, toy, movie and album should be preserved in a time capsule for future generations. What would you save? This episode was recorded while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/1980snow to watch a future episode. For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow....
Jan 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 120
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the forthcoming, but tangential, "Goonies" TV show and David Lee Roth's latest embellishment. Then, Will interviews Dee Wallace regarding her iconic roles in the 1980s and her journey of conscious creation. [37:45] Dee Wallace interview To learn more about our sponsor Selfpause visit them at www.selfpause.com. This episode was recorded while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/1980snow to watch a ...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 119
Flashback to Christmas last year when Will and Ray spoke with legendary video game designer Howard Scott Warshaw. Warsaw created "Indiana Jones," "Yars Revenge" and the infamous "E.T." for the Atari 2600. He tells us about his time at Atari and meeting Steven Spielberg. We question him about the well-known difficulties playing as the extra-terrestrial. Were those by design or flaws that escaped beta-testing? To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.pa...
Dec 21, 2021•39 min
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including "1980s" commercials on ABC and a "new" Atari 2600 game from Howard Scott Warshaw (and others that were misattributed to him). They announce two exciting 1980s Facebook Live events on December 16 and 18. And finally, the trio recommends gifts you can get that 1980s kid in your life (or yourself), including The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 from The Op. And the gang reviews the toys listeners wanted in the 1980s, but never received. This epis...
Dec 13, 2021•55 min•Ep. 118
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including an inappropriate "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" toy and singer Tiffany's recent on-stage challenge. Then, the trio is joined by Ed Day, author of "The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday" to discuss 12 more interesting 1980s Christmas songs. To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 117
Will, Ray and Kat announce Facebook Live with 1980s icon *Dee Wallace* on Saturday, December 4 at 8:00pm Eastern. Then, they discuss current 1980s news including the upcoming Boba Fett series and possible new music from Def Leppard. Finally, the trio reviews Ghostbusters: Afterlife, first in a spoiler-free commentary and later in a spoiler-filled one. There's a clear warning before spoilers begin and time codes are below. [5:25] 1980s News [20:15] Spoiler-Free Review [30:55] Spoiler-Filled Revie...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 116
Flashback to Thanksgiving last year when Will and Ray talked about some of the more interesting and "special" 1980s TV episodes that celebrated the holiday. And they're joined with a "live" (read: sitcom laugh track) audience. Then, the duo chats with Laila Robins. Now, she appears in the most popular TV shows. But her career began in 1987's "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episo...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the upcoming film "8-Bit Christmas," David Coverdale's final tour and the value of the iconic metal mask on the cover of Quiet Riot's "Metal Health." Then, Will speaks with 1980s icon Ernie Hudson about Ghostbusters and other highlights from his long career. And Ernie answers questions from the live Facebook audience. To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episodes...
Nov 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 115
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the 40th anniversary WASP tour, Dan Aykroyd's feelings on "cancel culture," and a sequel to "The Great Outdoors." Then, they speak with Violet Sky, the 21-year-old social media influencer who's living in the 1980s, about her new song that was actually produced 35 years ago. To follow Violet Sky on Instagram and TikTok, follow glitterwave80s. To listen to bonus episodes of 1980s Now, support the show on Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/198...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 113
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including "Halloween Kills" and the once-likely, long-forgotten "Breakfast Club" sequel. Also, Will challenges Ray and Kat to determine which Duran Duran song was released in the 1980s. Then, they discuss John Carpenter's iconic "Escape from New York" with filmmaker and author John Walsh. To pre-order John Walsh's "Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film" visit: In the US: https://tinyurl.com/EscapeFromNewYorkAmazonUSA In the UK: https://...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 112
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 80s news including Vince Neil's secret injury and the release of Million Miler's first 1980s-inspired music video. Then, they review the Top 10 80s Halloween songs as chosen by you. To listen to bonus episodes, support the show on Patreon visit www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episodes of 1980s Now (formerly The 80its) and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com. And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled....
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 111
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the Mixtape 2022 tour, a surprise screening at New York Comic Con, and another crazy Indiana Jones 5 rumor. Then, they discuss five 1980s bands that changed their sound during the decade. Finally, Will and Kat speak with singer/songwriter Queen V. To listen to bonus episodes, support the show on Patreon visit www.patreon.com/1980snow. For more episodes of 1980s Now (formerly The 80its) and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com. A...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 110
