Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how it's curtains for the Phantom, the original Quantum Leap character that stars in the reboot, and a confirmed Karate Kid film. Then, the Will takes Kat and Jon back to a toy store the 1980s where they go on a shopping spree (with $75). And after they return back to 2020, they learn who has the more valuable toy collection. What would you have purchased? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :47 Announcements - 3:26 *Jo...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 156
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including what Michael Myers was doing during the pandemic, Indiana Jones 5 footage at D23, and the passing of the inventor of the scrunchie. Then, the trio determines how long they can endure each of the current Top 5 songs for the week ending September 10, 2022. Will the any of the contemporary songs last 30 seconds without being buzzed by the hosts? And what were the Top 5 songs this week in 1982? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduc...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 155
Recorded with streaming on Facebook Live, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including whether David Lee Roth should actually retire already, an exciting Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley casting update, and possible more films for Top Gun and the Karate Kid (Cobra Kai). Then, the trio interview Bradley Scott, frontman of Emarosa, about the band's new 1980s-inspired tracks. Follow Emarosa on Facebook for more information here: https://www.facebook.com/emarosa. Introduction - :30 Unboxing Kat...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 154
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the return of a discontinued monster cereal and the trailer for "Confess, Fletch." Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to determine whether the long-held rumors about Star Wars are bantha poodoo. Finally, the trio chats with Brian Volk-Weiss, the founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company, the creators of the hit Netlix series "The Toys That Made Us" and "The Movies That Made Us." Brian's latest entertaining documentary series "Icons Unearthed: Star...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 153
Will and Jon discuss current 80s news including a Ferris Bueller spinoff, John Hughes soundtrack boxset and the 1980s movie nearly deemed too pornographic for release. Then, the pair chats with filmmakers Rand Vossler and Christopher Smith to determine what makes a contemporary show set in the 1980s authentic. Our guests are wrestling with that criteria as they develop their own movie set in 1988. What is your favorite new show or film set in the 1980s? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.co...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 152
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including which actor will take the fall for Hollywood’s next reboot, who will tear out throats (and our hearts) in Patrick Swayze’s absence and which video game legend is waka-working on a movie. Plus, Will challeges Kat and Jon to identify Heather Locklear or Heather Thomas from the TV show. Then, the trio gets updated on the dozens of 1980s reboots, remakes and sequels that have been promised (threatened) in the last few years. Join the discussion. F...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 151
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Drago refuses to break Rocky and how a vampire spawned a hairstyle that won’t die. Then, the trio reviews five of the worst 1980s movies with the best soundtracks. Join the discussion. Follow us on Facebook. Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 Announcement - 3:00 1980s News - 4:17 Five Worst 80s Movies with Great Soundtracks - 26:40 Winner and Thank You - 1:01:42 For the many ways to support the show, visit www....
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 150
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Kirk shat on Star Trek and how "Stranger Things" connects to "Conan the Barbarian." Then, the trio reviews the terrifying in-universe origin stories of six 1980s toys. Plus, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify the 80s product from its alleged hidden occult themes. Introduction - :30 Announcement - 3:00 Join us Thursday, August 11, at 7:30pm on Facebook Live for our live podcast. We'd like your opinions as we discuss the worst 1980s mov...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 149
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the role Robert Englund didn’t get, a real-life “Chucky,” and the loss of an iconic treat. Then, the trio discusses whether our generation benefitted from the hands-off parenting style of the 1980s. What do you think? Introduction - :44 Welcome Back - 2:44 1980s News - 15:00 Living Life Like "Stranger Things" - 41:03 Thank You - 1:06:07 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and in...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 148
Will speaks with journalist and author Hadley Freeman about her book "Life Moves Pretty Fast" and the lessons we learned from 1980s movies. Hadley is a staff writer for The Guardian newspaper in the UK. Her other books include the bestselling "House of Glass," and her work has appeared in Vogue US and UK, New York magazine, Harper's Bazaar and many other publications. [:30] - Introduction with Will and Kat [12:17] - Interview with Hadley Freeman For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1...
Jul 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 147
Will speaks with Harold Faltermeyer, the Grammy Award-winning composer of "Beverly Hills Cop," "The Running Man" and "Top Gun." Speaking from his quaint countryside studio, Harold shares behind-the-scenes stories about scoring some of the most popular films of the 1980s. Harold also chats about returning to compose for "Top Gun: Maverick." [:30] - Introduction (with professor of electronic music composition Dr. Michael Bratt) [10:05] - Interview with Harold Faltermeyer For the many ways to suppo...
Jul 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 146
Will speaks with the award-winning, chart-topping sultry singer, who made it big in the 1980s, Taylor Dayne. Introduction - :30 Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket. 1980s Now will be on vacation for the month of July. We'll continue to publish flashback episodes throughout the month and will return with all-new shows beginning in August. Interview with Taylor Dayne - 4:00 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980s...
Jul 11, 2022•37 min•Ep. 145
Will speaks with comedic multi-hyphenate Julie Brown. Julie appeared in many of our favorite TV shows throughout the 1980s, wrote and starred in "Earth Girls Are Easy," and had hit parody songs. She chats with Will about her career start and journey while answering audience questions on Facebook Live. Introduction - :30 Annoucements - 1:35 Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket. 1980s Now will be on vacation for the month of Ju...
Jul 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 144
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the 1980s movie that was in Top 10 last week and how Heart's hits crushed Ann Wilson's soul. Then, Dr. Richard Hanley uses "Back to the Future" and other 80s films to prove the possibility of time travel. Introduction - :30 Announcements: 3:07 *1980s Trivia on Facebook Live - Wednesday, June 29, at 9pm EDT *Julie Brown LIVE on Facebook - Saturday, July 2, at 9pm EDT 1980s News - 5:00 1980s Movies and Time Travel w/ Dr. Richard Hanley - 29:06 W...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 143
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Howard ruined Lea's career, going undercover for Ghostbuster props and the "Mickey" copyright. Then, Will chats with actor Mark Holton, who debuted onscreen in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and starred in the "Teen Wolf" films, "Leprechaun" and more. Introduction - :30 1980s News - 1:52 Interview with Mark Holton: 39:53 Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:23:25 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 142
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Kate Bush partying like it's 1985 and Ice-T vs. internet trolls. Then, Will shares the true tale of how a mysterious criminal organization terrorized Japan in the mid 1980s. Introduction - :30 Announcements - 2:25 Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information. Come chat with Mark Holton ("Pee-wee's Big Adventure") on Facebook Live on June 18 at 9pm Eastern. 1980s News - 6:58 True Crime: The M...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 141
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current (mostly Top Gun related) 80s news including how the Top Gun them was originally for a comedy and whether Val Kilmer has made his last acting appearance. Will challenges Kat and Jon to an apparently difficult Val Kilmer movie game. Then, the trio speaks with entertainment journalist Jeremy Smith about how 1982 changed movies forever. Introduction - :30 Announcements - 2:14 Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more infor...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 140
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Paul Verhoven's messianic visions for RoboCop and James Hetfield's anxiety. Then, the trio reviews 10 great/curious/so-so music collaborations from the 80s, many that were suggested by you. What's missing from this list? Introduction - :30 1980s News - 3:33 Great/Curious/So-So Music Collaborations - 24:25 Shout-Outs - 1:13:08 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and information a...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 139
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a fifth "Ghostbusters" movie and the title of the new Dungeons & Dragons film. Then, inspired by Julie Brown--who was scheduled to appear on the show, but became unavailable at the last minute--the trio examines a list of the supposed Top Ten Comedy/Science Fiction films of the 1980s. What's missing from this list? Introduction - :30 Announcement - 3:51 Join us Tuesday, May 31, at 9pm EDT on Facebook Live for 1980s trivia. The winner will ...
May 23, 2022•59 min•Ep. 138
In a special interview, Will speaks with Laurie Miller, who along with Sandra Casañas and Alé Lorenzo were the founding members of Exposé. During the conversation, we learn how they sang “Point of No Return” and other future hits, toured the country performing those songs and earned a contract with Arista Records. And the mystery as to what happened between that record deal and the group’s ultimate Top 40 success with a different group of ladies is unraveled. For more about Laurie Miller visit w...
May 20, 2022•48 min•Ep. 137
In a new segment, Will, Kat and Jon speak with a listener who shares a unique tale of misadventure in the 80s. Then the trio discusses current 80s news including Duran Duran's entry into the Rock Hall and the newly-announced Spinal Tap sequel. Finally, Will challenges Kay and Jon to identify the 80s TV shows that make up a curious shared universe. Introduction - :35 Two Special Announcements - 4:06 Julie Brown on Facebook Live May 21 at 9pm EDT Special Laurie Miller Interview this Week Listener'...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 136
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't say to a child and the latest 3/4 size arcade cabinet . Then, guest Kevin Impellizeri joins the show to chronicle the history of the scandalous Atari 2600 video game "Custer's Revenge." Introduction - :30 Announcement - 3:07 Join Will at Ohio Fan Fest on May 13 and 14. Visit www.ohiofanfest.com for celebrity guests, tickets and more information. 1980s News - 4:17 Reminiscing About Our 2600s (and Custer's Revenge...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 135
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Darth Vader scared Ewan McGregor and Jennifer Grey inspired a Madonna song. The group reminisces about Weird Al throughout their youth. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify the real Weird Al song. Finally, Will and Kat speak with author Lily Hirsch, who interviewed Yankovic for her book "Weird Al Seriously." Introduction - :30 Announcement - 3:42 Join Will at Ohio Fan Fest on May 13 and 14. Visit www.ohiofanfest.com for celebrity ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 134
Will and Kat discuss current 80s news including why "Empire Strikes Back" is important to Jim Carrey and confirmed talks about a Van Halen tribute tour. Then, Will challenges Kat to identify the famous child and their famous parent from two movies. (Kat phones a friend.) Finally, Will interviews actor Keith Coogan, star of "Adventures in Babysitting" and "Toy Soldiers." Introduction - :30 1980s News - 7:23 Name the Famous Family - 35:57 Conversation with Keith Coogan - 54:20 Wrap-up - 1:24:52 Fo...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 133
Will, Kat and guest co-host comedian Kevin Whelan discuss current 80s news including Ally Sheedy's secret job, the original ending of "Empire Strikes Back" and the true protagonist of "Die Hard." Then, the we chat about whether they experienced a mid-life crisis and the 80s pop culture that brings them comfort in difficult times. Finally, we share the nostalgia that brings you joy. Introduction - :35 Ohio Fan Fest Announcement - 5:15 1980s News - 7:50 Main Discussion - 35:52 Your Comments - 56:3...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
Will, Kat and guest co-host Jon from GenXGrownUp discuss current 80s news including the infamous slap from 80s kid Will Smith's and how Ewan McGregor uses the force while grocery shopping. Then, the group chats about machismo in the 80s in films and in our lives. The trio reveals the results of their masculinity quizzes and share the most macho 80s movies submitted on Facebook by you. Finally, Will interviews actor Vernon Wells, who created iconic roles in "The Road Warrior," "Commando" and "Inn...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 131
Will and guest co-host Violet Sky discuss current 80s news including upcoming 80s Freestyle concerts and the Rock Hall's reaction to Dolly Parton. Then, Will and Violet speak with all three members of the record-breaking 1980s group Exposé. Jeanette Jurado, Ann Curless and Gioia Bruno discuss their early influences, their reaction when their songs come on the radio and much more. Introduction - :51 1980s News (and Dance Music Discussion) - 5:00 Our Thoughts about Exposé - 22:41 Conversation with...
Apr 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 130
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 April 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. Next week: 1980s pop superstars Exposé. And coming up soon: Vernon Wells, Keith Coogan and Julie Brown. For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. F...
Mar 28, 2022•41 min
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including Michael Keaton's new Batman suit and the lead singers Eddie Van Halen tried to recruit. Then, Will challenges Ray and Kat to identify the 1980s puppet from an audio clip. How many can you recognize? Finally, Will and Kat speak with puppeteer extraordinaire John Tartaglia, who just revived Fraggle Rock. The first season of "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" is now available on Apple TV+. Puppet Introduction - :51 Announcements and Thank You- 4:...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 129
Will, Ray and Kat discuss current 1980s news including the 1980s Batman movie that never was and the return of the Delorean. Then, the group reminisces about foods they loved in the 1980s. Finally, the trio speaks with culinary expert and TV personality Adam Richman about his new History Channel show "Adam Eats the 80s." Adam digs into the most nostalgic and notorious foods of the decade to prove that flavors lost to the 80s are worth searching for and savoring. Introduction - :25 Announcements ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 128
