On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a narrow abandoned well in Midland, Texas—triggering a 58-hour rescue effort that captivated the nation. In this episode, we break down the intense rescue operation, the rise of round-the-clock media coverage, and how “Baby Jessica” became one of the defining news stories of the 1980s.

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Jason from the Dram Amateur podcast and Shawn and Jess from the Smoking Sounds podcast to pick winners for the poeple region of the 80s cartoon theme songs tournament.

Enjoy this fan favorite episode from season 2 while we enjoy spring break. 

Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week.

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave from Totally 80s and 90s Recall, Matt Cook from Spinning the Wheel, and Chris Lee from the Best Under Five to pick winners for the Creature region of the 80s cartoon theme songs tournament. 


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Three rock legends walk into a birthday party… and yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. When Alice Cooper celebrated 78, he was joined by Mick Fleetwood and Sammy Hagar —so we’re dubbing them The Three Amigos. In this episode, Lindsay brings the fun facts while we break down their biggest 80s moments, weirdest stories, and why these guys are still cooler than all of us.

Step into the courtroom where reality TV was born. In this episode we dive into the rise of The People’s Court the no-nonsense style of Joseph Wapner and the real-life cases that made everyday disputes must-see TV. From small claims to big cultural impact, this episode explores how one courtroom show set the stage for decades of TV drama—80s style.

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave and Rob from Totally 80s 90s Recall podcast and Def Dave from the Def Dave's 1984 podcast to pick winners for the animals region of the 80s cartoon theme song tournament.

Jim and Lindsay are joined by James from Bad Movies Rule, Brad from Pop Culture Yearbook, and Justin from Pop Culture Reflections to pick winners for the aliens/robots region of the 80s cartoon theme songs tournament.

Before smartphones and texting, life came with cords, coins, and the occasional busy signal. In this episode, we dial back to the 1980s to revisit the everyday things that were once totally normal — and are now completely gone. From beepers and pay phones to stretched-out kitchen cords and packed malls, we’re keeping it nostalgic, light, and just a little ridiculous. So grab your quarters and stay on the line… the 80s are calling.

In the 1980s, TV and movie stars weren’t content to just act — they wanted to top the music charts too. We’re diving into the hits, the flops, and the most surprising singles you forgot actors ever sang. Neon, synths, and dramatic career moves guaranteed.


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