80s Parenting

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

One of the best toys of our time! We loved these “dolls” and had to have one… or 6. We are chatting about the Cabbage Patch Kids. Looking back at some fun and some dark history of the babies from the cabbage farm.

Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Nelson_Thomas

https://cabbagepatchkids.com/pages/our-history

https://www.cabbagepatchfilm.com/watch#theaters

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabbage_Patch_Kids

#historyoftoys #historyofCabbagePatchKids #CPK #80stoys #cabbagepatchkids 

#blackfriday

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Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

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Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

On this episode we chat about VH1! Video Hits One, a cable tv channel that started in the 1980s. Remembering top hit music of the 1980s. 

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VH1

Referenced podcast: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jack-black

#VH1 #videohitsone #80smusic #podcast #theothermusicchannel #musicvideos

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Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

This episode is all about tiny sugar crystals  that have become a massive success. They have an interesting history that started an 80s sugar sensation. The history of Nerds Candy! Yum

Sources:  https://www.snackhistory.com/nerds-candy/

https://americanfoodmart.co.uk/the-history-of-nerds-candy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_SpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0g3MAw6zpo

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/02/us/dr-seuss-books-cease-publication-trnd/index.html

#nerdscandy #nerdclusters #Snacks #nostalgiccandy 80scandy #bandbooks

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This episode we chat about: DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for an organism. It is found in the nucleus of cells and is made up of four different types of nucleotides: adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

The history of DNA research can be traced back to the 19th century, when scientists began to study the role of chromosomes in heredity. In the 1950s, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix structure of DNA, which provided a physical model for how genetic information is stored and transmitted.

In the 1980s, scientists began to develop new techniques for sequencing DNA, which allowed them to read the genetic code of organisms. This led to a revolution in biology, as scientists were able to identify genes, study genetic variation, and develop new medical treatments.

Today, DNA sequencing is used in a wide variety of applications, including medical diagnosis, forensic science, and evolutionary biology. It is also being used to develop new technologies, such as gene therapy and personalized medicine.

DNA in the 1980s

In the 1980s, scientists made significant progress in understanding the structure and function of DNA. Some of the key discoveries from this period include:

• The development of new techniques for sequencing DNA

• The identification of the first genes

• The discovery of genetic variation

• The development of new medical treatments based on DNA research

These discoveries laid the foundation for the modern era of genetics and genomics.

Sources: Wikipedia - History of DNA in the 1980s

https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/Thirty-years-DNA-forensics-DNA/95/i37

#historyofDNA #DNA1980 #chemestry #truecrime 

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

 Who remembers CABOODLES?! The fun box that held all of our greatest glam. The colors, the compartments, the coolness at a slumber party. The tackle box extreme. We take a deep dive into the history of this nostalgic product that was more than a makeup case. 

#Caboodle #tacklebox #80spopculture 

Sources: https://www.caboodles.com/about-us#:~:text=It%20all%20started%20when%20necessity,stow%20and%20organize%20her%20makeup.

https://www.caboodles.com/

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

On this episode we chat about our favorite 80s American film director, producer and screenwriter, John Hughes. We sure loved his movies growing up because they were so relatable. Timeless classics we still enjoy today. 

Sources used: wikipedia, screen rant: https://screenrant.com/breakfast-club-details-behind-scenes-making-trivia/#:~:text=Summary,singular%20location%20over%20a%20day.

Huffington Post:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/remembering-john-hughes_b_254589

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/143zpa0/when_you_really_look_at_his_career_john_hughes/?rdt=38343

#JohnHughes #80sMovies #ComingOfAge #BreakfastClub #Vacation #NationalLampoon #FunFacts

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

This episode we go back to the OG of soft core mature rated movies, Cinemax. Late night watching with a mature and restricted rating, which was rare at the time. What better age than 10 to start watching…

Sources: https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/cinemax-streaming-hbo-max#:~:text=It's%20a%20shame%2C%20then%2C%20that,to%20stream%20on%20the%20platform.

Wikipedia: Cinemax

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s.  Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

This episode we remember one of the most iconic clothing brands of our time. We both fell in love with this brand and all that went along with the vibe. Who remembers Stussy? 

Sources: https://blog.thehipstore.co.uk/how-stussy-became-the-godfathers-of-streetwear/

https://athletamag.com/en/shawn-stussy-surf-skate-genesis-of-streetwear/

#80sFashion #skatergirl #80sthrowback #stussybrand 

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. The decade where children lacked sufficient supervision and guidance, leaving us to figure things out on our own. Let’s talk about 80s fashion. Our favs and never agains. 

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Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

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Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. The decade where children lacked sufficient supervision and guidance, leaving us to figure things out on our own. On this episode we bring back some fun 80s nostalgia. Well, if we could. 

[email protected]

IG, TikTok, FB @ 80sparentingpodcast 

Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

Music: BlueFox-Music

Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook