Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.

Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to [email protected].

Introduction - :30

Announcements - 2:05

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1980s News - 7:32

Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00

Paul Robb Interview - 45:45

Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32

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