Stuck in the '80s Podcast
Steve Spears
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Novelty Songs of the ’80s: “Star Trekkin’,” “Rappin’ Rodney,” “Bomb Iran” and Other Weird Hits
Episode 786: From sci-fi parodies and comedy catchphrases to political satire and celebrity rap records, the ’80s produced some truly unforgettable novelty hits. Steve and Chuck revisit songs that…
Katrina Leskanich on “Walking on Sunshine,” Eurovision and The 80s Cruise
Some songs don’t just define a decade — they instantly improve your mood the second they begin playing. Few tracks from the MTV era carry that kind of joyful energy quite like Walking on Sunshine by…
Peter Gabriel’s ‘So’ at 40 | Songs, Stories and Legacy
Forty years later, So still stands as one of the most ambitious, emotional and sonically adventurous albums of the 1980s. Released in 1986, the landmark record transformed Peter Gabriel from…
Unlikely Cover Songs of the ’80s: Eddie Money, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler & The Clash
This week on the longest-running ’80s pop culture podcast, Steve Spears and Brad Williams return to one of their favorite recurring topics: unlikely cover songs of the 1980s. Did you know Eddie…
Famous ’80s TV & Movie Cars: KITT, the DeLorean, General Lee & Ecto-1
This week on the longest-running ’80s pop culture podcast, Steve Spears and Brad in California hit the gas for a deep dive into the most iconic TV and movie cars of the 1980s. Joined by Retro DJ and…
The Forgotten ’80s Soccer Movie ‘Victory’ with Pelé, Stallone & Michael Caine
Soccer legend and longtime friend Alexi Lalas joins us to talk about the 1981 movie "Victory" starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees: Biggest ’80s Legends, Snubs & Surprises
We introduce the 2026 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We talk who got in, who got snubbed, and which choices will have us yelling at our dashboards like it’s 1987 and the DJ just skipped our…
Kenny Loggins Interview Revisited: Footloose, Top Gun & the Soundtrack of the ’80s
Remember our amazing interview with Kenny Loggins? Here it is again from 2007. Full show with co-host Sean Daly. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who…
Pretty in Pink vs. Some Kind of Wonderful — Which John Hughes ’80s Movie Is Better?
Which '80s teen romance movie is stronger: "Pretty in Pink" or "Some Kind of Wonderful?" We decide today. Plus, full seggies, a book update, and our review of the 2026 voyage of The 80s Cruise. On…
The Greatest American Hero Turns 45: William Katt Looks Back on the Classic ’80s TV Series
TV's "The Greatest American Hero" debuted 45 years ago today - March 18, 1981. We honor the '80s TV show with a reairing of our 2007 interview with actor William Katt. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s:…
Inside the New Stuck in the ’80s Book: 20 Years of Celebrity Interviews & Podcast Stories
The new Stuck in the '80s podcast book is finally for sale. Brad interviews Spearsy about a project 20 years in the making. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture…
Highlander Turns 40: Why the Cult ’80s Fantasy Movie Still Rules
"Highlander" is officially 40 years old. Well, technically Connor MacLeod is 508 years old now. Here's our tribute episode recorded in 2012 with co-host Sean Daly. Coming in March Stuck in the '80s:…
Miracle on Ice Revisited: Why the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team Still Inspires America
Relive the Miracle on Ice from the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and the gold medal performance of US Men's Hockey with hosts Steve Spears, Sean Daly and Tom Jones. This a re-run from Episode 190 in…
MTV VJ Martha Quinn on the Radio Hall of Fame, MTV’s Rise & the ’80s Music Revolution
Original MTV veejay Martha Quinn makes her first visit to Stuck in the '80s in 10 years. Martha talks about her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame along with her thoughts on the enduring love for…
Sean Daly Returns: Behind the Scenes of 20 Years of the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast
Sean Daly, one of the original hosts of the Stuck in the '80s podcast, returns this week to talk about the podcast's first 20 years. Plus, full seggies! Coming in March Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of…
Author Becky Kliss on Gen X Nostalgia, ’80s Culture & When We Felt Invincible
"When We Were Invincible: Life Lessons from the ’80s that Defined a Generation" is a new book by Becky Kliss, who joins the show to talk about Gen X and what we learned from our teen years. Plus,…
Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew on ’80s Fame, “Don’t Forget Me” & the MTV Era
Glass Tiger frontman Alan Frew joins the podcast to talk about the band's history, his background growing up in Scotland, and Glass Tiger's upcoming performance on The 80s Cruise. Seggies include:…
10 Classic Songs Turning 50 in 2026 — The Hits That Defined the ’70s and ’80s
The year 1976 seems so long ago, and it was. Here are 10 songs we loved from that year that are turning 50 in 2026. Songs from Boston, ABBA, Diana Ross, the Eagles and more. Plus full seggies. Coming…
1985 Revisited: The Biggest Movies, Music & Pop Culture Moments 40 Years Later
On New Year's Eve, we look back at the end of 1985 and see how it shaped the rest of the decade. Seggies include Stuck in the Arcade. Coming This Spring Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations…
Celebrating Rob Reiner: The Director Behind Stand by Me, The Princess Bride & More
We say goodbye to Rob Reiner by honoring the films he directed in the '80s and the parts he played throughout his career. Our Sponsors The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can…
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