On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will introduces Kat and Jon to two pop songs that sampled hip-hop songs. Then, Will speaks with Blake Robin aka Luxxury about how copyright law is stifling creativity. Introduction - :00 Interview - 12:25 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 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled. Email Will at will@1980sn...
Apr 07, 2023•56 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the next season of Icons Unearthed and the two comedians who've joined The Ghostbusters sequel cast. Then, Will attempts to prank Kat and Jon, but it doesn't go as planned. Finally, the trio discusses five TV shows so terrible they never aired. Show Note - :00 Introduction - :51 Announcement - 6:41 *Listen for our interview with Luxxury later this week. 1980s News - 7:52 5 (Real-Sounding) 80s TV Shows That Never Aired - 26:05 5 Actual TV Shows...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 178
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Willow" TV series has been paused, The Cure calls Ticketmaster a scam, and Depeche Mode released a new album. Then, Kat challenges Will and Jon to identify "one-hit wonders" from the 1980s with just a few seconds of audio. And she asks the more difficult question: Was the artist a one-hit wonder? Introduction - :00 1980s News - 4:35 80s One-Hit Wonder Challenge - 22:12 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25 Follow us on Facebook: https://w...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 177
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a GenXer wins an Oscar, "Road House" reboot gets real and Steven Spielberg's theory on current UFO sightings. Then, the trio discusses UFOs in 80s movies and real life. The trio plays "Was it ET or Mac & ME?" and Will shares a true-life UFO infestation that haunted upstate New York in the 1980s. Introduction - :00 Announcement: -2:50 *Hang with Will at LexCon March 23-26 1980s News - 4:15 UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life - 30:25 Wrap-Up &a...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 176
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat share 3 more erroneous "facts" we were taught in the 80s. Then, Will speaks with comedian Alonzo Bodden about why dumb people may not know they're dumb and what can be done about it. Introduction - :00 Interview - 8:48 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 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80s...
Mar 17, 2023•37 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong. Introduction - :00 Annoucements: -3:36 *Join us on Facebook Live at March 15 at 8pm Eastern *Interview with comedian Alonzo Bodden 1980s News - 4:50 "Dumb" Stuff - 28:46 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 175
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot? Introduction - :00 1980s News - 5:30 Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:23 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:12 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and info...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 174
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists. Introduction - :00 Interview - 7:32 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 1980s awesomeness visit the80s...
Mar 04, 2023•32 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear." Introduction - :00 Announcement - 2:48 *Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes" 1980s News - 4:45 80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40 For the many ways to support the s...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 173
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/. Introduction - :00 Interview - 5:03 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 1980s awesomen...
Feb 24, 2023•53 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really). Introduction - :00 Announcement - 4:30 *Listen for our interview with viral sensation The Real Slim Sherri. 1980s News - 7:00 Never Too Old for the...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 172
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now. Introduction - :00 Interview - 4:40 For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now and informat...
Feb 17, 2023•44 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films. Introduction - :00 Announcement - 3:00 *Listen for our interview with legendary casting director Joel Thurm later this week. He cast most of the characters that populated the TV shows we loved throughout the 19...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 170
On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with Ryan Morris aka Dreamkid, one of the emerging musical leaders of synthwave. Although the genre didn't exist in the 1980s, it will have you longing for the decade. Dreamkid's self-title, debut is available now everywhere and at dreamkid83.bandcamp.com. Introduction - :00 Interview - 5:04 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 e...
Feb 10, 2023•21 min
Will, Kat and Jon return for their first new show in 2023. First, they challenge themselves to identify the 1980s movie trope Dreamkid has scored. Then, they discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "History of the World," Madonna's upcoming tour, De La Soul's premiere on streaming and the possibility of a Short Round movie. Then, the trio discusses 10 of movie tropes that were popular in the 1980s (and should've remained in that decade). Introduction - :00 Announcement - 4:05 *Interviews ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 169
Will, Kat and Jon randomly review the 1980s news stories they skipped throughout the year. This episode was recorded while streaming before a live audience on Facebook. To join us on a future show, follow our Facebook page. Introduction - :00 Announcement - 4:15 *We're taking January 2023 off. 1980s News - 7:20 Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:18:30 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. A...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 168
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 1980s News - 3:38 The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made - 29:30 Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:15:41 For the many ways ...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 167
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the director of the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel, the 1984 secret programming code just revealed, and the pole-sitting craze that swept the 80s (but really didn't). Then, Will speaks John Walsh, author of the forthcoming "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films." Pre-order your copy everywhere books or sold or here: http://bit.ly/3YgguXe Introduction - :30 What Jon Would Do for Money - 4:30 1980s News - 9:14 Doctor Who Re...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 166
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here. Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of many of the toys and games that we played during our youths. Together, they have just published of fascinating chronology of the company. "A Century o...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 165
In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at will@1980snow.com. New Introduction - :15 Criteria for Christmas Movies - 1:48 "Trading Places" - 5:12 "Less Than Zero" - 9:12 "Gremlins" - 10:55 "Rocky IV" - 15:29 "Ghostbusters II" - 17:50 "Lethal Weapon" - 20:15...
Nov 28, 2022•32 min
Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popular series of the last several years, including Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys. Here she shares tales about her earliest roles, including t...
Nov 23, 2022•33 min
Will, Kat and Jon share the interesting tales of 12 of the quirkiest Christmas songs of the 1980s. *Link to Pandora Story with the playlist: https://pandora.app.link/lHI8GSCC8ub To support the show visit www.1980snow.com/support. For more episodes of 1980s Now visit www.1980snow.com.
Nov 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 164
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true. Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new sequel series. Were you a fan of the original Leap? Email us at will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 Announcement - 4:37 *Help publish "Let the Music ...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 163
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2. Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 Announcements - 3:03 *We're giving away the newly-published "The Kick-A** Book of Cobra ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 162
Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn. Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and TV shows of that decade. How well did you do? Email us at will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 1980s News - 6:20 80s Halloween Trivia - 25:13 Thank Yo...
Oct 31, 2022•53 min•Ep. 161
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway. Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :30 Announcements - 2:05 *Join us o...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 160
Will and Kat are joined by Durandy to identify Kat's three unopened vintage Duran Duran posters. For over the last 30 years, Durandy has amassed the world’s largest collection of the band’s memorabilia. The unique archive includes 14,000 magazine articles, nearly 3,000 photographs and what Nick Rhodes describes as the “known collection of Duran Duran posters in the world.” More than that, however, with the publication of his books and fan outreach, our guest has built more than a tribute to his ...
Oct 22, 2022•48 min
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Heather Langenkamp would like to return to the "Nightmare" series, Batman's favorite wheels, and when Satan Panic is returning to the airwaves. Then, we chat about the creepy 900 numbers that dominated TV ads and our phones in the late 1980s. Did you call any? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :28 Announcement - 4:12 *Bonus audio and video episodes this week. 1980s News - 5:28 Creepy 900 Numbers - 24:10 Thank You ...
Oct 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 159
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the Halloween Grinch that tried to ground Max, a "Scanner" series coming to HBOMax, and Iron Maiden's new tour. Then, we chat with Jim Babjak, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the platinum award-winning The Smithereens. What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :32 1980s News - 2:01 Will's Smithereens 1980s Memory - 32:20 Jim Babjak Interview - 40:09 Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:12:04 For the m...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 158
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a real-life floating Max, James Earl Jones retires as Darth's voice lives on, and even more stars return for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Then, we chat about the curious details about the best songs from 1980s movies as ranked by Billboard. What's your favorite movie song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com. Introduction - :35 Did Harrison Ford Praise Crystal Skull? - 2:30 1980s News - 6:34 Best Songs from 1980s Movies - 25:00 Thank...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 157
