In 1985, video games were considered dead. In this episode, we look at why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully designed comeback plan. We revisit the chaos of the pre-NES era, the loss of trust after Atari’s collapse, and how Nintendo rebuilt confidence with the Seal of Quality, smart marketing, and games that actually delivered.

Stick around until the very end of the episode for a little Easter egg, er, Christmas present from us.

The flu has hit Children of the 80s so enjoy this Christmas episode from Season 2 while we recover from this hellish bug.

It's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs released in the 80s that have become traditional Christmas hits.

In this episode, we’re diving into the best Christmas songs from 1980s movies — the classics that made us laugh, cry, and sing along with the TV on full blast. From feel-good favorites to unexpected gems, we’ll explore how these iconic tracks captured the spirit of the season in true 80s style. Grab some eggnog, press play, and join us for a trip down holiday memory lane!

Listen to our Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EzWaxAOrMsX4JVI2Qewjp?si=mnn5ZXJhQTCRtAmVZIBeJQ

Fire up the VCR—it’s 80s TV trivia time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they tear through a stack of rapid-fire Trivial Pursuit questions, battling it out over the tv shows, stars, and cartoons that defined the decade. Let’s see who really rules the remote!

We're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they "cover" some of the best.

This episode originally aired in Season 1. 

In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing.

Jim spins ten unforgettable tracks from the 1980s, and Lindsay's job — guess whether each song actually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! From smooth slow jams to high-energy pop hits, some answers will surprise you, and others will make you say, “How was that not number one?” It’s a totally tubular trip through the decade of big hair, big hooks, and chart-topping tunes.

Listen to the playlist here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cQ8zTZqN12i5oVBiskFNM?si=o1J_bfOmRiGz9LImscfFvA&pi=PLQ6J-SCQyunr&nd=1&dlsi=40d944bd30c14cac

Pull up a chair on the lanai and grab a slice of cheesecake — we’re heading to Miami to celebrate four of the most unforgettable women in television history. In this episode, we dive into The Golden Girls — how a show about four single women “of a certain age” became one of the smartest, funniest, and most progressive sitcoms of the 1980s. So pour some coffee, get cozy, and — as always — thank you for being a friend.

It’s the ultimate 1980s horror showdown! In this episode, we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast as we pit Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees against each other — not in the ring, but in the decade that made them legends. From Elm Street to Camp Crystal Lake, we’re diving into their most iconic kills, their cultural impact, and the pure nightmare fuel that defined ‘80s slasher cinema. Who ruled the decade of terror — the dream stalker or the silent slayer?

Grab some microwave popcorn and dim the lights — we’re heading back to the 1980s when every video store shelf had at least one Stephen King nightmare staring back at you. From haunted hotels to killer cars, we’re counting down the top 10 King flicks that made us sleep with the lights on (and made Maine seem like the worst vacation spot ever!).