McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

Join co-hosts and lifelong friends Bigs and Scot as they revisit their favorite games, movies, tech, toys, and more from the 1980s and beyond!

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The Karate Kid

Join us as we travel back to the cruel summer of 1984 and discuss everything that makes The Karate Kid such a quintessential 80s classic, and a story that still resonates with us today. We break down our favorite scenes, discuss original casting choices, explore the origin of the legendary Crane Technique and more - like the movie itself, this episode's got something for everyone. Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarc...

Oct 04, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Toys of the 80s (Part 1)

On this episode, we scratch the surface of the mountain of classic toys from our childhood, from the mainstream MASK toy line with its multimedia marketing push to weird one-offs like Suckerman and Krusher (with a K). Plus, the fantastical origin story of Mr. Do Anything. It'll knock your shoes off! Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/toys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Batman 1989

We're talking about the revolutionary Tim Burton blockbuster that went on to shape the superhero movies that dominate the box office more than three decades later. We fire up the Batcomputer and analyze it all: the iconic Prince soundtrack, the controversial casting of Michael Keaton - largely known at the time as a comedic actor - as the Dark Knight, and Burton's "killer" take on the character. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquai...

Aug 28, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ghostbusters

On this McQuaid Arcade special Feature Presentation, it's the 1984 classic supernatural comedy, Ghostbusters! We break down our favorite moments, the characters, the music, and the special effects. It'll be more fun than your collection of spores, molds, and fungus. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/ghostbusters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 21, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Fright Night and The Lost Boys

Fright Night and The Lost Boys: two iconic - and very different - 80's takes on the vampire tale. On this special McQuaid Arcade Feature Presentation, it's all the damn vampires...well, maybe not ALL of them. But definitely the coolest ones. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/vampires Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 06, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Legend of The Legend of Zelda

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: Gather 'round as we tell the tale — nay, the legend! — of a hot summer day in 1987, when a routine trip to Toys R Us for a new "Nintendo tape" started us on an adventure we're still talking about three decades later. This week, it's all about the Legend of Zelda! We relive some of our favorite moments with it, discuss some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) sequels, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Jun 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Goonies

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: Heeyyy yoouuuu guuuuyyyys! On this episode, we re-visit 1985 with a deep-dive on one of the most formative films of our youth, The Goonies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

1985!

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: It was the year that took us to Thundera, the Goondocks, the Mushroom Kingdom, and back...to the future! We make our case for why 1985 was quite possibly the greatest year ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Search For Peacock Palace!

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: We take a trip back to the Golden Age of the arcade: shady characters, second-hand smoke, pizza grease, and the games that shaped our childhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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