Damian and Bill dive into 80s Christmas nostalgia, featuring a deep dive into "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," including favorite scenes, filming anecdotes, and a debate over Clark and Cousin Eddie. They also explore the cherished Sears Wish Book tradition, reminiscing about the most popular toys and fashion items of the decade, and reflecting on the evolution of holiday shopping.
The holiday hangover continues as Damian and Bill dive headfirst into the cinematic and musical chaos of 80s Christmas. From the big-budget weirdness of Santa Claus: The Movie 🎅to the untouchable holiday throne of A Christmas Story 🎄, the guys debate what worked, what didn’t, and why Ralphie still can’t escape December. Then it’s on to 80s Christmas music 🎶, from Wham! and McCartney’s synth fever dream to U2 , Band Aid , and yes… even Stryper 🎸. It’s festive, it’s loud, and it proves once ag...
We’re unwrapping 🎁 a freshly re-gifted classic! Damian and Bill revisit the neon-soaked nostalgia of 80s holiday TV specials 🎄(yes, including “Christmas in Pac-Land”) and the toys every kid begged for while wearing footie pajamas. It’s festive, it’s funny, and it’s the first of our two-part holiday spectacular — now re-released for your merry binge-listening pleasure.
This week, Bill & Damian tackle two legendary 80s misadventures: the New Coke fiasco and the gloriously chaotic movie Weird Science . First, marketing pro Michael Daehn joins to unpack the 1980s Cola Wars and how Coca-Cola sparked a nationwide meltdown with New Coke. 🥤🔥 Then it’s onto Trigger Warning (Not) Required: Weird Science , where the guys revisit John Hughes’ teenage fever dream of bras-on-head, supernatural computer magic, Kelly LeBrock perfection, and Bill Paxton literally turnin...
This week, Bill & Damian dive headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of Michael Keaton , the only man who could go from Mr. Mom to Beetlejuice to Batman without breaking a sweat or a single Kirby vacuum. 🦇🧹 Then GREAT SCOTT! It’s the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future . The guys unpack everything from time circuits to why Marty’s best friend is an unsupervised nuclear scientist. Spoiler: therapy was cheaper in 1985. 🛋️⚡️ Plus: 🔥 Miami Vice reboot casting 📺 Why “MTV is dead” memes are...
👻 Grab your proton pack and maybe a crucifix, it’s the 80s Show Podcast Halloween Spectacular! Damian and Bill fire up the VCR 📼 for a supernatural showdown between Poltergeist , Ghostbusters , & Beetlejuice : three movies 🍿 that made the 80s both spooky and strangely fashionable. From cursed TV static and ancient burial grounds to Tim Burton’s gothic 🕷️ weirdness and Bill Murray’s deadpan exorcisms, the guys dissect what made these films cult icons (and why Poltergeist was somehow rated...
🎙 First up, we revisit The Two Coreys 👬. Haim and Feldman, the VHS-era 📼 duo who ruled the 80s with big hair, bigger egos, and movies that ranged from The Lost Boys to “wait, they made how many straight-to-video sequels?” Then it’s on to One Hit Wonders 🎶, those unforgettable tracks that defined your prom playlist 🕺, then disappeared faster than your Walkman batteries. Finally, it’s showdown time: Magnum P.I. vs. Michael Knight 📺. Ferrari and mustache vs. perm and talking car. Which crime-...
We’re back with another retro rampage through the 80s, starting with a high-speed pratfall into The Naked Gun universe. The 2025 reboot is coming in hot, but can it match the absurd brilliance of Leslie Nielsen’s 1988 deadpan perfection? Next, we ask the question no one else is brave enough to: What ever happened to C. Thomas Howell? Saddle up, Swayze fans, it’s time to find that lost Ponyboy. Then, it’s another round of Ask A Millennial , where we take our microphones to a local brewery and tes...
We hit the mall, dig into 80s relics that aged terribly ( Soul Man & Garbage Pail Kids), then button-mash our way back to the Atari 2600. First stop: the mall. Back when “hanging out” meant wandering between Chess King, Sam Goody, and Spencer’s Gifts until your mom picked you up three hours late. Then in Trigger Warning (Not) Required, we dust off two relics so problematic they practically cancel themselves: Soul Man (the 1986 blackface “comedy” that Hollywood somehow said yes to) and Garbag...
This week, we salute the patron saint of ‘80s comedy, John Candy, because if you didn’t laugh at Uncle Buck , Planes, Trains and Automobiles , or Spaceballs , you might be dead inside. Then Bill dusts off his Olympic credentials to relive the 1984 Summer Games, when L.A. was hotter than a Members Only jacket in August and the Soviet Union was conveniently “busy” that year. We wrap it all up with another round of 1980s trivia, because nothing says “good time” like forgetting the name of that one ...
This week, we dance dangerously close to confusion as Bill experiences Footloose and Flashdance for the very first time. One is about small-town oppression fueled by rage, rhythm, and questionable choreography; the other is… honestly, we’re still not sure. Welding? Water buckets? Polack jokes? Plot not included. Then we gobble some nostalgia with a look back at Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man , the original power couple of the arcade world. From high scores to haunted lunchboxes, we revisit the games th...
This week, we hit peak 80s: Spielberg masterpieces, fashion statements that doubled as safety hazards, and cartoons that raised a generation on slapstick and explosions. First up, we swing into action with Spielberg’s finest from the decade, where aliens phoned home and archaeologists somehow outran boulders in leather jackets. History class was never this sweaty. Next, we take a walk down the runway of retro glory. Leg warmers, parachute pants, and shoulder pads wide enough to block a punch fro...
This week, we open the detention file on The Breakfast Club to find out what happened after the iconic fist pump. Then we hit rewind on 1987’s biggest songs, back when mixtapes were love letters and choruses lived rent-free in our brains forever. Finally, we wrap things up with our “1980 Something” trivia segment, where pop culture meets memory gaps and dignity takes a coffee break.
This week, we buzz the tower of 80s nostalgia with a dogfight between Top Gun and its off-brand cousin, Iron Eagle . As kids, we thought Iron Eagle was badass. As adults… well, let’s just say it’s less “fighter pilot” and more “after-school special with a soundtrack.” Then we jump to Top Gun: Maverick , a sequel that somehow didn’t suck. In fact, we kind of loved it. Tom Cruise may be 60, but the man still flies like he’s trying to outrun his own aging process. Finally, in our Ask a Millennial s...
This episode is pure 80s - fast cars, pastel suits, and enough powder to shut down Studio 54. We kick things off with John DeLorean’s desperate attempt to fund his stainless steel dream car by allegedly jumping into the cocaine trade. Was it savvy, stupid, or a midlife crisis on gullwing doors? Then we dive into the coke-dusted chaos of 80s action movies, spotlighting Scarface and Lethal Weapon —two films that define the era’s cinematic obsession with excess, explosions, and unhinged behavior. F...
This week, we hop into a phone booth and dial straight into the heart of 80s absurdity with a deep dive into the Bill & Ted trilogy. From the surprisingly charming Excellent Adventure to the full-blown fever dream that is Bogus Journey , and finally to the recent reunion in Face the Music - we unpack the time-traveling, air-guitaring legacy of two dudes who somehow saved the universe. Then it’s time to give the moms their moment. We count down our Top 5 Sitcom Moms of the 1980s - from wise a...
This week, we’re crane-kicking our way through 80s pop culture like it’s a Cobra Kai training montage. First up: The Karate Kid . We settle (or escalate) the age-old debate - was Daniel the real hero… or just an aggressive new kid with a bonsai complex? You be the judge. Next, we count down our Top 5 Sitcom Dads of the 1980s - from sweater-wearing wisdom to dads who may or may not be from outer space. And in our final segment, Bill pitches his totally unnecessary, definitely unhinged idea for a ...
The 80s Show Podcast kicks off Season 2 with undercover teens, outrageous wealth, and a surprise call from an old friend. We dig into 21 Jump Street (TV vs. movie - fight!), take a bubbly stroll through the excess of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous , and then things get... awkward. Tony Villicana, one of Mr. H’s students from The Greatest American Hero , calls in - angry about how we portrayed him in episode 11 of season 1. Let’s just say, he sets the record straight. Sort of....
We’re back with another freshly unearthed lost episode from the 80s Show vault! First up: we take flight (barely) with a deep dive into The Greatest American Hero - the only superhero who needed instructions and still managed to lose them. Capes, perms, and slow-motion crashes abound. Then we ask the burning question absolutely no one else is asking: What happened to William Katt? From cult fame to career mystery, we try to track the journey of TV’s most aerodynamic klutz. Finally, we wrap thing...
In this lost episode from Season 1, we sink our claws into the 1985 cult classic Teen Wolf - including the infamous urban legend that someone in the bleachers flashes the camera during the big game. Is it real? Is it just fuzzy VHS myth? We investigate… poorly. Then, it’s time to test Bill’s memory (or what’s left of it) with a round of totally radical 80s trivia. Finally, we wrap things up by honoring the legends of 1980s Saturday Night Live . It’s the 80s Show Podcast: neon, nostalgia, and jus...
80s sitcoms were all about family ties and growing pains. Join us for a battle of classic family sitcom icons. Are you on Team Alex or Team Mike? Plus, hear our picks for the best 80s shows and movies streaming now. Then test your knowledge of TV theme song lyrics with us. Show Notes Let us know who you think won the battle of 80s characters by using the hashtags: #TeamAlexP or #TeamSeaver
We know “TaB’s got sass”, but where did it come from and where did it go? Latchkey kids, Bill and Damian talk about their favorite babysitter - Three’s Company.
80s Movie Battle: Rocky III vs Rocky IV Damian and Bill take to the podcasting ring for an epic battle. There were two Rocky movies in the 1980s, but which one was the champ? Who was the best villain - Clubber Lang or Drago? It’s Survivor vs. Survivor - does Eye of the Tiger or Burning Heart take the belt? Which sequel had the best training montage? Long runs on the beach with Creed or running through the snow with Paulie? I pity the fool who doesn’t like the Rocky franchise. Show Notes Rocky II...
The best Christmas movies and songs from the 1980s. Join us for a most tubular holiday special.
Do you remember your favorite holiday TV special or the best toy you received for Christmas? Join us for the raddest holiday ever.
What was the best movie of ‘89? It certainly wasn’t Turner & Hooch or K-9, but Bill and Damian review them anyway. Bill tearfully lists the top songs on his 80s breakup mixtape. They also pitch their sequel ideas for The Goonies II. Show Notes Turner & Hooch on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/60021853 K-9 on HBO https://play.hbogo.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GWl5k8QiKwIbDRgEAAAF2 Mixtape What songs were on your breakup mixtape? #80sBreakupSongs 80s Sequel Pitch: The Goonies II Have...
Life moves pretty fast; don’t be chicken. Bueller or McFly: Who’s your antihero? Go back in time with the Super Bowl shuffle and find out the best VHS movies and shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Show Notes Who would you rather be or date Bueller or McFly? Use the hashtag #TeamBueller or #TeamMcFly. Super Bowl Shuffle: https://youtu.be/LjuszJUbaZI Just Ram It: https://youtu.be/QxkKlzInR4Y Silver and Black Attack: https://youtu.be/8-FKpWiHijo VHS Movie & TV Recommendations Netflix: Turner &a...
Damian regales us with a personal story about Corey Feldman, while Bill tells us about a ghost in “Three Men & a Baby,” and we take a look at what happened to 80s icon Steve Guttenberg. Show Notes Steve Guttenberg Commercials: Dentyne: https://youtu.be/cV27zpuBXIs Windex: https://youtu.be/d1Mg04OXRmc Can't Stop the Music Intro: https://youtu.be/gcw6GN7Kfv0...
Is Bill & Ted's part III a bodacious or most heinous idea? Damian tells us about the time he saw Keanu. Then Bill and Damian talk about playing Lazer Tag in a Cabbage Patch. Bill & Ted's Part III Is Bill & Ted Face the Music a good idea? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter by using the hashtag: #BillandTedsIII What was your favorite 80s Toy? Have fond memories of Lazer Tag, Cabbage Patch Kids or another 80s toy? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook by using the hashtag: #Favorite80sTo...
