Everything 80s

When MTV first launched on August 1st, 1981, it would forever change how music would be shared and consumed. This small upstart station would go on to change the industry and lead to some of the biggest moments in pop culture history. This is a look back on the story of MTV, how it had roots in New Zealand, and the cultural impact it had. 

show notes: MTV

The Skip-It was a huge hit in the 80s and ranked by Time Magazine as one of the 100 greatest toys of all time. The Skip-It, however, is actually a ripped off toy taken from earlier versions from the 60s and 70s. But if it wasn't for the Skip-It, we wouldn't have Marvel, or the MCU as we know it. Listen up to learn this amazing story!

Show notes: The Skip-It

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My Buddy was a doll for boys released by Hasbro in 1985. This was actually a controversial move as putting out a doll for boys had never been done before. This may all have roots in the video game crash of 1983, but became a massive best-seller. My Buddy may also have been the influence of Chucky in the Child's Play movies, and this episode looks at everything behind this toy. 

Show notes: My Buddy

My Buddy was a doll for boys released by Hasbro in 1985. This was actually a controversial move as putting out a doll for boys had never been done before. This may all have roots in the video game crash of 1983, but became a massive best-seller. My Buddy may also have been the influence of Chucky in the Child's Play movies, and this episode looks at everything behind this toy.

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Ready Player One is a book written by Ernest Cline, which is like a love-letter to the 80s and pop culture. Steven Spielberg put out the movie version and you may wonder what the key differences are. In this podcast, I breakdown how Ready Player One the movie compares to the book. 

Show notes: Ready Player One

Ready Player One is a book written by Ernest Cline, which is like a love-letter to the 80s and pop culture. Steven Spielberg put out the movie version and you may wonder what the key differences are. In this podcast, I break dow how Ready Player One the movie compares to the book.

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Until 1984, there was a large gap between PG-rated movies and R-rated ones. This would all change because of Indiana Jones and Steven Spielberg which would usher in the PG-13 rating era. This is the story of the origin of PG-13 and how it forever changed movies.

Show notes: PG-13 Rating

Until 1984, there was a large gap between PG-rated movies and R-rated ones. This would all change because of Indiana Jones and Steven Spielberg which would usher in the PG-13 rating era. This is the story of the origin of PG-13 and how it forever changed movies.

Show notes: PG-13 Rating

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The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance is a ten-part Netflix series that takes us back into Jim Henson's Dark Crystal. In this review, I look at the original movie, breakdown each new episode, and look at everything that went into this, and the original movie.

Show notes: Dark Crystal review

The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance is a ten-part Netflix series that takes us back into Jim Henson's Dark Crystal. In this review, I look at the original movie, breakdown each new episode, and look at everything that went into this, and the original movie.

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