to take the day off with Ferris Bueller. He's a righteous dude, say our Stuck in the '80s hosts.

Where U2 goes, hosts Steve and Gina will follow. Our '80s addicts examine the magic and stamina of the band and its music.

The rise of Ronald Reagan, the fall Communism, labeling album covers, and more. It's all part of politics in the '80s. Times media critic Eric Deggans visits the cast of Stuck in the '80s.

When it comes to Depeche Mode, everything counts in large amounts. Our '80s podcast heroes invite Times pop critic Sean Daly to join their tribute to the gloomy English electronica band.

You better love somebody .... might as well be Rick Springfield. Co-hosts Gina and Steve, along with St. Petersburg Times pop critic Sean Daly, put the spotlight back on the '80s teen idol.

In this week's '80s podcast, Gina and Steve are honoring "Valley Girl" Nicholas Cage ... "I Melt With You" ... sushi ... Hollywood vs. the Valley ... Romeo and Juliet. It's all there and more.

Where's Alex P. Keaton, Sony Crockett and Edna Garrett when we really need them? Stuck in '80s television, of course. Hosts Gina and Steve welcome Miami Vice addict and Times TV critic Chase Squires to their tribute on 80s television programs.

When it comes to rockin' podcasts, this one goes to 11. Hosts Gina and Steve invite Times pop critic and '80s addict Sean Daly to join their tribute to Spinal Tap.

Greetings, program! It's time to talk technology. The '80s were about a lot more than music and movies. Join hosts Gina and Steve as they relive the birth of home PCs, audio CDs, VCRs and more.

Hosts Gina and Steve only want to see you dancing in the Purple Rain. Whatever that means! Our '80s aficionados fight over the legacy of Prince's first movie and its outstanding soundtrack.