Forever 80s Podcast

Photographer Michael Galinsky captured the essence of American mall culture through his highly sought after books Malls Across America and The Decline of Mall Civilization.

In this episode, Michael talks about mall culture in the '80s but we also get into so much more: Why is nostalgia so powerful? What are people looking for these days that our current era doesn't seem to provide?

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For more information on Michael and his work as a photographer, filmmaker, and more, visit https://rumur.com/ or find him on Instagram @rumurpix

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I first met Jeff Schuster while shopping at his retro toy store Retrosaurus in Hamilton, Ontario.

I've been collecting '80s toys on and off for years, having decided in my 20s that I wanted to gradually replicate my childhood toy collection.

After spending time in the vintage community, I've learned that I'm not alone in this pursuit. Adults of all ages seek out vintage toys for all kinds of reasons.

I asked Jeff what drives people to shop in his store, and why toy collecting can become such a passion for us grown-ups.

Check out Jeff's shop Retrosaurus online or locally in Hamilton at 550 Concession Street. They're also on Instagram.

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Illustrator Madlen Bochmann, currently based in Germany, first caught my eye on Instagram when I noticed her illustrations of Talk Talk singer Mark Hollis.

I'm a huge fan of Mark Hollis and Talk Talk, and was intrigued by Madlen's creative discipline and sustained inspiration to create an ongoing artistic output dedicated to Mark.

We talked about what Mark Hollis means to Madlen, and why he has been such a source of inspiration since his death in 2019.

Want to check out Madlen's work? Find her here on Instagram @madddrawings_

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When Rob and Michele of Rascal Salvage Vintage heard that there was an opportunity to get a hold of a replica of Falkor from the classic 1980s film The Neverending Story, they seized the moment.

It has turned out to be a life-changing decision that's led to new adventures and brushes with celebrity.

In this episode, Rob and Michele talk about the impact that Falkor and The Neverending Story continue to have, and why Falkor's appeal has crossed generations.

For more about Rob, Michele and their shop Rascal Salvage Vintage, visit their website here and check out their Instagram here.

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In this episode I talk to New York City-based singer Violet Sky, aka @glitterwave80s.

Violet is in her early 20s, but her songs sound like they are straight out of the '80s. I got curious: How did she get the sound so bang-on when others have tried and failed?

In this episode, Violet tells us why the 1980s are such a deep source of creative inspiration for her music and her lifestyle, and how she's been able to create perfect '80s pop songs in our modern age.

Find Violet's videos on YouTube and check her out on Instagram TikTok and more.

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In this episode, I talk to author and journalist Richard Cabut about punk and goth subcultures and more in the 1980s.

We covered a lot of interesting ground in this interview as we talked about the emergence of punk and goth in the late '70s and early '80s, and the various influences and factors that contributed to certain countercultures of the time.

Richard is the author of a great 1980s punk novel called Looking for a Kiss, as well as Disorderly Magic and Other Disturbances.

Richard's website is richardcabut.com and he is on Instagram at @richard.cabut

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Jordan Rumsey is a content creator and ultimate 1980s fan who I discovered online through her massive TikTok account, @cantbuyme80s

Jordan is a younger fan of the '80s and I absolutely love that about her. Seeing how much she enjoys '80s fashion and pop culture is really inspiring.

In this episode, I talked to Jordan about why she loves the '80s so much, and why other members of Gen Z gravitate towards previous decades as well.

Unfortunately the audio ended up a bit spotty on this recording, but I hope you'll tune in all the same. Pretend it's radio static we're channeling all the way back from 1985 ;)

To learn more about Jordan:

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Check out her cool offerings

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This episode features Gordon Deppe, singer, songwriter and guitar player for Canadian new wave band The Spoons.

Gord is also the author of SpoonFed: My Life with the Spoons, and is the guitarist for A Flock of Seagulls.

We talked about the longevity '80s music has had, and what The Spoons' music has meant to fans for over 40 years and counting.

Check out Gord's book here.

Follow him on Facebook here.

Check out The Spoons online at spoonsmusic.com.

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In this episode I talk to Drew Arnott, founding member of Strange Advance .

Strange Advance are a Juno-nominated band formed in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Strange Advance's sound is a great example of the innovation and complexity being heard in music in the 1980s.

Like many of their peers, Strange Advance continues to be active to this day.

I asked Drew what the band's creative motivations were when they started out, and what it's like to continue as Strange Advance today.

For more about Strange Advance, including upcoming tour dates:

Visit the Strange Advance website

Or follow them on Instagram

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On this episode of the Forever 80s podcast, musician and songwriter Rob Rohm shares his experiences running a Depeche Mode Global Fan Group.

Rob's fan group is made up of thousands of Depeche Mode fans from around the world.

We talked about the longevity of Depeche Mode and the dedication DM fans have to one of the greatest electronic bands of all time.

To check out Rob's fan group:

https://www.facebook.com/DepecheModeGlobalFanGroup

and

http://www.depecheglobal.com/

and

https://twitter.com/DepecheGlobal

To check out Rob's music:

https://www.robrohm.com/

and

https://twitter.com/RobRohm

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