Life moves pretty fast...so you should probably stop and listen to us talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Jim and Lindsay along with special guest Matt Cook from the Spinning the Wheel podcast take a day off from reality and heading back to 1986 for one of the ultimate 80s comedies. Sausage King of Chicago, anyone?

Take a look… it’s Reading Rainbow!

This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar Burton, relive our favorite memories, uncover behind-the-scenes facts, and explore how Reading Rainbow inspired a generation to love books. Whether you watched every episode or just remember singing “Butterfly in the Sky,” this nostalgic trip is one you won’t want to miss.

Jim and Lindsay return to the Middle Age Man Hall of Fame to review the winners, the snubs, and the questionable decisions. Does Lindsay regret leaving anyone out? Plus, they revisit what each nominee was up to in the 1980s and reveal an exciting new wing of the Hall of Fame.

Join Jim and Lindsay as they travel back in time to an '80s-style Pizza Hut and then on to one of the last remaining ShowBiz Pizza animatronic bands. From the iconic red plastic cups and checkerboard tablecloths to the red vinyl booths and the pizza that defined a generation, they're serving up a heaping slice of nostalgia. Grab a seat, pour yourself a Pepsi, and relive one of the most unforgettable dining experiences of the 1980s.

Jim has come up with another mystery theme playlist. What do these songs have in common? We've gathered a collection of chart toppers, party favorites, and timeless classics from across the decade all linked by a single musical thread. Can you beat Lindsay in guessing the link? 

Listen to the playlist here: 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77lvfm8xRP8ifxR9D9oTG4?si=vDIqlN-bTZ-I26eAkdQVTA

We're going back to play the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, tv, and pop culture. And Jim surprises Lindsay with three nominations for the Middle Aged Man Hall of Fame. We're hanging out, playing trivia and it's all totally 80s!

Jim and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1981. Lindsay's not too excited about the year but Jim is adament with sticking with his formula. 


Listen to this week's playlist here

Before trampoline parks and laser tag arenas, birthdays meant paper hats, greasy pizza, arcade tokens, roller skates, and hoping your parents would spring for the deluxe party package. This week, Jim and Lindsay take a trip back to the ultimate 80s birthday party.

It's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay as they revisit the movies of 1986.

What do some of the most memorable songs of the 1980s have in common? That’s the question we’re asking in this special playlist episode. We’ve gathered a collection of chart-toppers, party favorites, and timeless classics from across the decade, all linked by a single musical thread. Listen closely and make your guesses. The answer may be right in front of you—or right in your ears.

Listen here to our Spotify Playlist here.