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Flopcast episode 684! The Mayor finally gets a week off, because we have a special guest. Judy is one of Kevin’s running buddies, and she teaches us all about ultramarathon running! (Have you ever run 100 miles in a day? Judy has. Don’t you feel completely exhausted just reading that?) Then for some 1980s talk (which does happen occasionally around here), we explore the world of 80s fashion. Hopefully you still have your leg warmers and giant shoulder pads ready to go. And finally, since this is our 1984 episode, Judy shares her Top 4 ½ List of favorite movies from that magical year. Is Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo at the top of her list? Probably not, but let’s find out together…

Episode 684 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Flopcast episode 683! As our 1980s-themed episodes roll along, we return to the weird movie game we played a few weeks ago. But this time we’re looking at the movies of 1983. So we’re yanking characters from randomly-selected movies, shoving them into different movies, and seeing what happens. Our participants are characters from Return of the Jedi, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Superman III, Flashdance, and many more. Including… D. C. Cab. So yeah, that means Mr. T might get involved. And he already pities all of us.

Episode 683 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Flopcast episode 682! It’s another 80s-themed episode, and we’re up to 1982. And to keep this one short and silly, we’re just looking at the albums we bought from that year. It’s a mix of goofy mainstream pop (Hall & Oates, Air Supply, REO Speedwagon), some slightly cooler stuff (Elvis Costello, Devo, Midnight Oil), and one very special record from Buckner and Garcia. Because this was the year we had Pac-Man Fever, and we did the Donkey Kong. And some of us never fully recovered.

Episode 682 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Flopcast episode 681! It’s a simple plan this week: We’re just looking at what was on television in late May of 1981. Including: A bizarre Happy Days musical, a horrifying Waltons episode, Mork in a bubble, skydiving Hulk, something called “Women Who Rate a 10,” Bo Duke with amnesia, Daisy Duke on Enos, Batman on Fantasy Island, a Muppet on a medical drama, a dead parrot at Mel’s Diner, and way too many variety shows (from Bob Hope, Steve Allen, Robert Klein, the Gatlin Brothers, and the Mandrell Sisters). It all sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? You should probably cancel Netflix and invest in a time machine.

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Flopcast episode 680! As we kick off ten weeks of 80s-themed episodes, we’re returning to a goofy little game we invented a couple of years ago. The idea is to pluck characters from randomly selected movies from the year 1980, insert them into other movies, and discuss the ramifications. Potential movies include Flash Gordon, Caddyshack, Popeye, Xanadu, The Empire Strikes Back, and many more. So grab a hideously overpriced tub of popcorn and get comfortable. In all likelihood, this is gonna get weird.

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Flopcast episode 679! It’s the 13th anniversary of the Flopcast! We started this nonsense way back in 2012 (as court-ordered community service, but let’s not get into that), and here we are today, as dizzy and confused as ever. And to celebrate, we’re doing… not much of anything. Kevin and the Mayor just wander through a few quick little subjects, including: Running a half marathon in Maine; running a 5K in the rain; a visit to the Watch City Steampunk Festival, ruled by our friend Queen Jessica Mercy; the return of our favorite metal band, Anaria; an important ornithological discovery right here at the studio; the Columbo-style antics of Natasha Lyonne on Poker Face; and a pile of new “facsimile” comic books, which allow us to enjoy the first Aquaman story without spending eight zillion dollars. Now it’s on to yet another year of Flopcasting. We promise to continue accomplishing nothing.

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Flopcast episode 678! It’s the conclusion of our FlopFight tournament of Saturday Night Live characters! We have miscellaneous freaks and weirdos competing from 50 years of SNL history. Will it be Wayne and Garth vs. Hans and Franz? Canteen Boy vs. Gap Girls? So many possibilities. But only one shall survive, and they shall look marvelous.

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Flopcast episode 677! Let’s celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live with a big silly tournament of SNL characters. Church Lady vs. Target Lady? Festrunk Brothers vs. Sweeney Sisters? Gilly vs. Gumby? So many weird possibilities, but only one shall survive and advance to next week’s final round. Anything can happen, it will be ridiculous and stupid, and we promise not to provide you with any deep thoughts.

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Flopcast episode 676! We’re looking back at the comic book scene of forty years ago, and we’ve brought in a special guest to help: ESO Network Director (and longtime comic book fan) Mike Faber. The big story of 1985 was Crisis on Infinite Earths, but we cover much more, including: The New Teen Titans, Justice League Detroit, the trial of the Flash, Elvira’s House of Mystery, Secret Wars II, Heroes for Hope, the silliness of Ambush Bug, the genius of Alan Moore (Swamp Thing, Miracleman), and the independent stuff too (Love and Rockets, Cerebus, DNAgents, Jon Sable Freelance, and those crazy Ninja Turtles). This podcast should be bagged, boarded, graded, slabbed, and thrown on eBay with a Buy It Now price of zero dollars.

Episode 676 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Flopcast episode 675! Just a few quick subjects this week: We recommend the improv comedy of Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation’s Jean-Ralphio!), we look at some Saturday Night Live-related comic books (including when Spider-Man met Belushi), and we take it to the streets. Not because we’re Doobie Brothers, but because we’re angry.

Episode 675 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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