This week, we sit down with author Marshall Garvey to talk about his book on the 1985 World Series. Whether you’re a die-hard 80s baseball fan or simply love a good read, you won’t want to miss it. We’ll also have some fun with 80s pop culture as Marshall makes his case for why 1985 was the best year of the decade.

This week we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to reflect on the monumental loss of three cultural giants who shaped our childhoods and left a huge mark on pop culture: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. It's a celebration, a reflection, and a thank-you to three unforgettable figures who helped shape what it meant to grow up in the greatest decade of them all.

This eposidoe originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand.

It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s.

They were the teen idols of the 1980s. Corey Feldman and Corey Haim lit up movie screens, magazine covers, and the hearts of an entire generation. In this episode, we rewind the VHS to explore how these two child stars took Hollywood by storm, how they met, and why their on-screen chemistry became legendary.

Strap on your treasure map and grab some Baby Ruths as we dive deep into The Goonies. We're joined by James from the podcast Bad Movies Rule as we revist the ultimate 80s adventure film. Goonies never say die!

1987 Summer SongsJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her favorites while Jim is sticking strictly to the formula. 


Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b

In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest intersections of cults and pop culture: the story of Tony Alamo, his controversial religious empire, and the flashy, rhinestone-studded jackets that became an unexpected celebrity fashion trend in the 1980s and early ’90s.

References used for this episode:

https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-hell-on-earth-11550785714

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Christian_Foundation
 
https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/article/rhinestones-madness-and-resurrected-corpses-the-love-story-of-tony-susan-alamo/   

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tony-alamo-cult-leader-musics-most-famous-jacket/

Pull up a stool and join us as we take a deep dive into Cheers, the beloved 1980s sitcom that turned a Boston bar into one of the most iconic settings in TV history. We explore what made Cheers not just a ratings hit, but a culteral touchstone.

Big hair. Big synths. Bigger shoulder pads. We went to see Guardians of the Jukebox, the 80s tribute band that doesn't just play the hits-they time travel. In this episode, we relive the glory, review the show, and breakdown the full set list. If you've ever wanted to hear A-HA, Madonna, and Bon Jovi in the same nioght without rewinding a cassette, this episode's for you. 

This episode originally aired in season 1. We're bringing it back this week by popular demand. 

It's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country crossover songs of the early 80s. Lindsay has all the feels and Jim maybe learns to tolerate country music just a little bit more as they count down their top 10 favs.