80's High

If laughter is the best medicine, get ready for a triple dose of humor revisiting the stand-up comedy of Elayne Boosler. She broke through the industry to become the first female comedian to have a one-hour cable special, then went on to create two more in the 80's alone. With charisma and candor, Elayne works through her material effortlessly and seamlessly, weaving comedy gold from single life, double standards, dating, baseball, and so much more. So order your two drinks and give some love as Elayne Boosler takes the stage in her comedy specials Party of One, Broadway Baby, and Top Tomata.

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• Elayne Boosler official website

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It was the dance fitness sensation that swept the nation--and the world! And we asked Jazzercise instructor Whitney to stop by and show us the moves that made Jazzercise a household name and a flourishing business, all thanks to the tireless energy of its founder Judi Sheppard Missett. And if you think this was an exercise craze of the past, think again! This episode is all about fun, community, empowering women, and of course, steamrolling a few dirtbags. 

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• Jazzercise official website

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Ben & Chris share a sneak peek of a typical day at 80's High, along with a handful of episode highlights from 2021.

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When it comes to quintessential Christmas movies, who can deny the nostalgic tale of Ralphie and his memories of that one particular Christmas when all he wanted was a Red Ryder carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time. So let's take a fond look back at this holiday hallmark, chock full of brilliant scenes, witty dialogue and narration, and all the characters we know like our own family. You'll come for the leg lamp, decoder ring, and tongue on a flagpole, but stay for perhaps our wildest and darkest fan theory yet! Nadafinga!

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• A Christmas Story House & Museum

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Come dream with us tonight, as we pop in our cassettes and tune into the magical world of Teddy Ruxpin, his pals Grubby and Newton Gimmick, and the world of Grundo. We learn all about Teddy's Disney origins, Nintendo connections, and spin-offs that include a cartoon, live-action show, Teddy 'n Chill, and a new doll design with eyes your nightmares won't soon forget. For extra credit, count how many times Ben gripes about animal species and Chris throws around the term janky.

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• Kids React to 80's Toys - Teddy Ruxpin

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Buckle up traveling listeners, we're taking to sky, rail, and road to relive the three-day misadventures of Neal Page and Del Griffith in this delightful John Hughes film. Is it a buddy comedy, road trip movie, or a Thanksgiving classic? The answer is yes! We laugh through the litany of F-bombs, near misses, slapstick antics, and memorable cast. We cry at the heartfelt moments Steve Martin and John Candy beautifully bring to life. And most of all, we marvel at all the Bacon! So join us to revisit the great movie we know, the hidden gems you might have missed, and the nearly four hour cut it could have been... Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!

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• Official "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" movie trailer

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Enter the magical world of Fraggles, Doozers, Gorgs, and Silly Creatures as we revisit one of the most beloved, charming kids series ever created that not only entertained your socks off but strove to achieve world peace and end war in the process. No, really! So grab your radish sticks, find a hole in the wall, and dance your cares away... we're going back down to Fraggle Rock.

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• Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes documentary

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The foulest stench is in the air, so we're dusting off the funk of 40,000 years with the iconic 14-minute short film/music video that changed every game in entertainment. Classmate Reagen joins us for a howling discussion of MJ's legendary Thriller album, track, and video, as well as musings on moonwalking, Ola Ray, popcorn gifs, werecat dating tips, and so much more. Can you dig it?

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• Thriller official music video

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It was a genre that defined a generation of horror, from every hidden stalker trope to the teens who just wanted to have fun. Movie aficionado and classmate Mikey joins us as we talk through how slasher films came into existence, hit a fever pitch in the mid-80s, and gave way to 90's horror and beyond. We hit the highlights--and many lowlights--that made these movies the unstoppable monsters they were. So stay together, lock your doors, and don't you dare wander off alone... because we're talking Freddy, Jason, Michael, Leatherface, Chucky, and so many more villains ready to spoil our good time.

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• Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

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Join us for a sprawling conversation of a sewer clown, the Losers Club, Lovecraftian horror, the giant space turtle, and the "miasma of events" that brings this haunting tale to life! Author Allison Dickson, our resident Kingophile, sits with us to talk through the 1986 novel, as well as the 1990 miniseries, the 2017/2019 movies, the macroverse, and the man behind it all. Come down here with us, and you'll. float. too.

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• Stephen King official website

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