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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Break out the slow-dance moves and the dramatic stares — we’re diving into the sappiest love songs of the ’80s. This Valentine’s special is packed with soaring ballads, big key changes, and absolutely zero emotional restraint.

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Valentine's Day Playlist:

Sappy 80s Love Songs

Roses are overrated. This week we flip the script with a playlist of top 80s hits that rage, brood, stalk, and side-eye Valentine’s Day. From broken hearts to bitter anthems, these songs prove love in the 80s was complicated… and often messy.

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Anti-Valentine's Day Spotify Playlist: 

Anti Valentine's Day Playlist

Three future stars. One serial killer. In this episode, we explore chilling near-misses involving Debbie Harry, Anne Boylen, and Kurt Russell—all unknowingly brushing up against Ted Bundy before fame and before the truth was known.

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No school, local TV listings, and a whole day that felt like a surprise holiday. In this episode, we take a warm, nostalgic trip back to snow days in the 1980s—from waiting for your school to scroll across the TV screen to sledding all afternoon. We reminisce about how snow days felt when there was no internet, no emails, and no expectations… just pure childhood freedom. 

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Join us as we kick off the new year by looking back at the celebrities we lost in 2025 who influenced us throughout the decade of the 1980s.

Rewind to 1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!

In 1985, America didn’t just listen to the radio — it counted down the top hits together. This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the legendary Casey Kasem, counting down the biggest songs of 1985.

Listen to the 1985 year end playlist on Spotify here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04nnKVv7szsGwJjLwElGT3?si=0sEBv5NZT3uwo4knPdBekg

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.