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That 80s Show | AvoGate Part 2 | Andrew Mc-thartic | An Empress-ive Return
First up - we need your votes to hold on to our African Podcast Association Best Music Show award. You can help by voting here, and voting constantly. It's what George Michael would have wanted: Vote Here.
(Shameless plug, but Paulo is in the running with his other podcasts, vote for his sports show, Working Title FC and his career and entrepreneurship show, Curse of the Creative).
We follow up last week's Tom Selleck avo story with insider info and take time to mourn the Richard Simmons come-back the world was denied. We suggest the only way to dance to "Gloria" by Laura Branigan and compare Rob Lowe to a Star Wars character.
Paulo delves into the mechanics of obscure 80s video game formats and Dori hears about an 80s movie character we haven't thought about since her story ended.
Vote for That 80s Show (00:01:17)
Paulo and Dori discuss their nomination and ask for votes for the African Podcast and Voiceover Association awards.
Tom Selleck Water Controversy (00:05:33)
Paulo corrects a previous story about Tom Selleck's water controversy and discusses the true details with Dori.
Richard Simmons' Passing (00:14:26)
Paulo and Dori express their sadness over the passing of Richard Simmons and discuss the circumstances surrounding his death.
Dr. Ruth's Passing (00:21:12)
Paulo and Dori briefly mention the passing of Dr. Ruth and reminisce about her TV appearances in the 80s.
Dr. Ruth and the 80s (00:21:33)
Discussion about Dr. Ruth and her impact on the 80s, her character, and her sex tips.
Getting Back into the Swing of Things (00:22:38)
Paulo and Dori discuss getting back into work and socializing after an injury, sharing personal experiences.
Renovations and Challenges (00:23:14)
Dori talks about challenges faced due to building renovations and the impact on accessibility.
Netflix Recommendations (00:24:52)
Dori shares recommendations from Netflix and discusses their experience with the platform's content.
Discussion of "Eric" on Netflix (00:26:05)
Paulo and Dori discuss the show "Eric," its setting, and the portrayal of the 1980s.
Plot of "Eric" and Dark Themes (00:27:39)
Discussion of the plot of "Eric," its dark themes, and references to other shows.
Soundtrack of "Eric" (00:31:20)
Discussion of the music used in "Eric," including specific tracks and their impact on the show.
Impact of "Eric" and Benedict Cumberbatch's Performance (00:31:40)
Discussion of the impact of "Eric" and the performance of Benedict Cumberbatch in the show.
The Brat Pack and Hollywood Perception (00:35:42)
Paulo and Dori explore the negative perception of the Brat Pack in Hollywood and their experiences with the label.
Rob Lowe and the Brat Pack (00:40:21)
Discussion of Rob Lowe's experiences with the Brat Pack, his career, and his enduring good looks.
The Thompson Twins Video Game (00:44:15)
Paulo revisits the topic of 80s music video games, specifically the Thompson Twins' promotional video game for "Doctor Doctor."
Safety Dance Video Game (00:45:24)
Discussion about the potential for a video game based on the music video for "Safety Dance," involving a quest and a dance-off in medieval times.
Miami Vice Video Game (00:46:43)
Mention of an existing video game based on the TV show "Miami Vice," along with the prevalence of video games based on TV shows in the 80s.
Interactive Board Game for the 80s (00:47:31)
Paulo's idea for an interactive board game based on 80s music videos, featuring Milli Vanilli music videos and spotting lip-syncing.
The Empress from The Neverending Story (00:51:37)
Paulo and Dori discuss Tami Stronach, the actress who played the Empress in "The Neverending Story," and her life after the movie.
Tami Stronach's New Fantasy Movie (00:54:14)
Details about Tami Stronach's return to acting in a new fantasy movie called "Man & Witch," along with the star-studded cast.
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First up - we need your votes to hold on to our African Podcast Association Best Music Show award. You can help by voting here, and voting constantly. It's what George Michael would have wanted: Vote Here.
(Shameless plug, but Paulo is in the running with his other podcasts, vote for his sports show, Working Title FC and his career and entrepreneurship show, Curse of the Creative).
We follow up last week's Tom Selleck avo story with insider info and take time to mourn the Richard Simmons come-back the world was denied. We suggest the only way to dance to "Gloria" by Laura Branigan and compare Rob Lowe to a Star Wars character.
Paulo delves into the mechanics of obscure 80s video game formats and Dori hears about an 80s movie character we haven't thought about since her story ended.
Vote for That 80s Show (00:01:17)
Paulo and Dori discuss their nomination and ask for votes for the African Podcast and Voiceover Association awards.
Tom Selleck Water Controversy (00:05:33)
Paulo corrects a previous story about Tom Selleck's water controversy and discusses the true details with Dori.
Richard Simmons' Passing (00:14:26)
Paulo and Dori express their sadness over the passing of Richard Simmons and discuss the circumstances surrounding his death.
Dr. Ruth's Passing (00:21:12)
Paulo and Dori briefly mention the passing of Dr. Ruth and reminisce about her TV appearances in the 80s.
Dr. Ruth and the 80s (00:21:33)
Discussion about Dr. Ruth and her impact on the 80s, her character, and her sex tips.
Getting Back into the Swing of Things (00:22:38)
Paulo and Dori discuss getting back into work and socializing after an injury, sharing personal experiences.
Renovations and Challenges (00:23:14)
Dori talks about challenges faced due to building renovations and the impact on accessibility.
Netflix Recommendations (00:24:52)
Dori shares recommendations from Netflix and discusses their experience with the platform's content.
Discussion of "Eric" on Netflix (00:26:05)
Paulo and Dori discuss the show "Eric," its setting, and the portrayal of the 1980s.
Plot of "Eric" and Dark Themes (00:27:39)
Discussion of the plot of "Eric," its dark themes, and references to other shows.
Soundtrack of "Eric" (00:31:20)
Discussion of the music used in "Eric," including specific tracks and their impact on the show.
Impact of "Eric" and Benedict Cumberbatch's Performance (00:31:40)
Discussion of the impact of "Eric" and the performance of Benedict Cumberbatch in the show.
The Brat Pack and Hollywood Perception (00:35:42)
Paulo and Dori explore the negative perception of the Brat Pack in Hollywood and their experiences with the label.
Rob Lowe and the Brat Pack (00:40:21)
Discussion of Rob Lowe's experiences with the Brat Pack, his career, and his enduring good looks.
The Thompson Twins Video Game (00:44:15)
Paulo revisits the topic of 80s music video games, specifically the Thompson Twins' promotional video game for "Doctor Doctor."
Safety Dance Video Game (00:45:24)
Discussion about the potential for a video game based on the music video for "Safety Dance," involving a quest and a dance-off in medieval times.
Miami Vice Video Game (00:46:43)
Mention of an existing video game based on the TV show "Miami Vice," along with the prevalence of video games based on TV shows in the 80s.
Interactive Board Game for the 80s (00:47:31)
Paulo's idea for an interactive board game based on 80s music videos, featuring Milli Vanilli music videos and spotting lip-syncing.
The Empress from The Neverending Story (00:51:37)
Paulo and Dori discuss Tami Stronach, the actress who played the Empress in "The Neverending Story," and her life after the movie.
Tami Stronach's New Fantasy Movie (00:54:14)
Details about Tami Stronach's return to acting in a new fantasy movie called "Man & Witch," along with the star-studded cast.
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