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