Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (83)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.)

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The Original Big Trouble in Little China | 80s Classic Movie

Jun 09, 2026 38m

In a special interview, Will chats with Gary Goldman, the screenwriter of 1986's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. The setting of Gary's original story was very different than what we saw…

Stuck in the '80s with Steve Spears

Jun 02, 2026 41m

In a special interview, Will chats with Steve "Spearsy" Spears, the host of the first (and longest running) 80s podcast Stuck in the '80s. Steve has just published a book of that same name…

80s He-Man, Beastie Boys, and Bill Joel

May 26, 2026 1h 1m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:35 - FBI ripped off the Beastie Boys12:55 - New music from Beastie Boys'…

Bringing Our 80s Toys Back

May 19, 2026 46m

In a special interview, Will chats with Jonathan Cathey, Founder and CEO of The Loyal Subjects, one of the fastest-growing independent toy companies in the U.S. If you've ever wished the best parts…

80s News: WKRP, Knight Rider, and Prince

May 12, 2026 1h 1m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:50 - Rocky statue is gonna fly now16:15 - WKRP is back on the air (sort…

Street Fighter, Piranha and Hippos in the 80s (and Now)

Apr 28, 2026 1h 5m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction4:57 - Really hungry hippos terrorize Colombia15:35 - Hungry Hungry Hippos:…

Dungeon Crawl at the 80s Mall

Apr 14, 2026 34m

In a special interview, Will chats with author Jendia Gammon about her newest book. It's the latest in the Choose Your Own Adventure book series: Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall. Jendia is a Nebula…

The Influence of 80s Music

Apr 07, 2026 47m

In a special interview, Will chats with Mario Toscano (Back to the 80s), Jim Butler (Children of the 80s), and Eric Shoars about the continued influence of 80s music in our lives. We also talk about…

VHS Comeback | Sherlock in the 80s

Mar 31, 2026 1h 9m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:25 - Run your own video rental store13:45 - Name the 80s movie from the…

Talking Gen X with Mark Mendenhall

Mar 24, 2026 42m

In a special interview, Will speaks with Mark Mendenhall aka Gen X Dad about his media empire Gen X Talks. Over the last several years, Mark has cultivated a tremendous following by discussing…

Hardest 80s Arcade Games?

Mar 17, 2026 1h 15m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Bigfoot is in Ohio. Will Jon follow?17:55 - Timothy Chalamet could use…

Cancelled Nerds, Starfighter Sequels, and New Faces of Death

Mar 10, 2026 1h 11m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Robert Carradine has died.5:40 - Did you play TAG: The Assassination…

Hooters, Zelda and Chicken Wing Lawsuit

Mar 03, 2026 1h 11m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:25 - Racier than Hooters7:25 - Hooters is becoming family friendly12:05 -…

Nostalgia Power with Wyatt Bloom

Feb 27, 2026 42m

In a special interview, Will speaks with Wyatt Bloom, the co-founder and host of Rediscover the 80s. Together with his childhood friend, the late Jason Gross, Wyatt built a portal to the 80s, that…

Jaws 4, Princess Bride, and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em

Feb 24, 2026 1h 11m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Jaws 4: The Shark That Roared14:15 - The source of Jaw's roar23:00 -…

80s Trivia with Tamara Dever

Feb 17, 2026 35m

In a special interview, Will speaks with Tamara Dever, author of The Ultimate Mix Tape, a series of music trivia books. Tami has just published The Day We Found Yesterday, another unique tribute to…

Changeables, Klingons, and the Worst Play

Feb 10, 2026 1h 8m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:50 - New York’s Longest-Running Play is also it’s “worst”13:50 - Bigfoot!…

He-Man Trailer Has the Power

Feb 03, 2026 1h

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:25 - He-Man Teaser for the Teaser Trailer7:40 - He-Man Teaser Trailer33:45…

Original Star Wars, Salt-N-Pepa, Terminator and More

Jan 27, 2026 58m

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Ruling in Salt-N-Pepa lawsuit14:40 - Galaxy’s Edge is headed to a…

Goodbye, Pop Culture

Jan 20, 2026 33m

Will is joined by experts who specialize in both psychology and pop culture (Ben Taitz, Colt Blunt, and Charlene McPherson) to chat about the emotional impact of losing your favorite show.Our Guests'…

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