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August 30, 2024 #That80sShow | Pretoria Retro Fair | David's Hoff-spring | There's only 1 Superman
Your favourite Eddies are headed to The Pretoria Retro Fair and let's pray Paulo doesn't find Garbage Pail Kids.
We advocate for the return of overhead projectors, find out who is on Team Heathcliff and realise that we really hate the Snorks.
Dori tells us about an angel with amazing hair while Paulo has odd thoughts about Mina Moo.
We wrap up with news about a new Hoff and get the tissues out for the Christopher Reeve documentary.
Here are the mentions with timestamps arranged by topic:
Events
"Pretoria Retro Fair": "00:02:06"
Trivia and Games
"80s Trivia Drinking Game": "00:06:19"
People Mentioned
"William Smith": "00:11:19"
"Knoll Opperman": "00:02:21"
TV Shows and Movies
"MTV": "00:07:19"
"Grace and Frankie": "00:08:38"
"Barbarella": "00:09:42"
"Highway to Heaven": "00:30:05"
"Meet the Feebles": "00:35:54"
"Mr. T Animated Series": "00:20:13"
"The Mysterious Cities of Gold": "00:21:25"
"Designing Women": "00:26:15"
"Empty Nest": "00:25:52"
"Mash and After Mash": "00:25:47"
"Three's Company": "00:23:25"
"Touched by an Angel": "00:30:10"
"Documentary: 'Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story'": "00:54:26"
Notable Mentions
"David Hasselhoff": "00:51:07"
"Musica": "00:55:32"
#80s pop culture, #90s pop culture, #nostalgia, #Pretoria Retro Fair, #retro merchandise, #arcade games, #Garbage Pail Kids, #William Smith, #South African math teacher, #AI show notes, #animated shows, #Danger Mouse, #Heathcliff, #Garfield, #Disney children's series, #The Whistles, #Gummy Bears, #Mr. T, #David the Gnome, #The Mysterious Cities of Gold, #He-Man, #Brave Star, #Thundercats, #Three's Company, #Empty Nest, #Designing Women, #Eight is Enough, #Soap, #Highway to Heaven, #Michael Landon, #streaming service, #Meet the Feebles, #Jim Henson, #Peter Jackson, #social commentary, #AIDS epidemic, #Muppet Mayhem, #childhood trauma, #The NeverEnding Story, #David Hasselhoff, #Christopher Reeve, #Superman, #Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story, #retro vendors, #VIP area, #childhood experiences, #80s cartoons, #sitcoms, #pop culture references, #humor, #light-hearted banter.
57 min
August 24, 2024The Retro Fair Update | Narcopotamus | A New Zealand bank C.H.I.P.S in
Be kind, rewind and make sure you're at the Pretoria Retro Fair on Saturday 31 August, details here: www.retrofair.co.za.

Bring your Bob-T card!

Paulo didn't pay that much attention to the Roadhouse Remake after all and Dori tells us about Narcopotamusesesessesssees.

Plus mentions of Tupac, Willem Dafoe, Rabbit, Laura Branigan, a LEGO Gremlin, Erik Estrada and a plot to trick The Hoff.

Tools, Websites, and Links
Pretoria Retro Fair: "00:00:17"

Facebook Page of That 80 Show: "00:02:01"

Custom Funko Pops: "00:05:30"

BBC Article on Paradise Road: "00:12:59"

Springbok Radio: "00:15:24"

Podcast: Criminal: "00:18:46"

LEGO Ideas Competition: "00:36:41"

ANZ Bank Campaign: "00:43:46"

Warner Brothers Licensing: "00:44:45"

Facebook Page: Alicia's Say: "00:54:59"
Roadhouse (Original and Remake): "00:06:22"

Paradise Road by Joy: "00:10:40"

Rabbit (Band): "00:11:40"

David Gresham Show: "00:14:36"

"To Live and Die in L.A.": "00:30:54"

Documentary: The Two Escobars: "00:26:09"

Movies:
Thomas Anders: "00:02:55"

Conor McGregor: "00:06:22"

Laurel Branigan - Self Control: "00:16:42"

Narcos (TV Series): "00:22:20"

The Goonies: "00:37:24"

Gremlins: "00:38:17"

Boy George Biopic: "00:39:16"

CHiPs (TV Show): "00:40:18"

CHiPs (2017 Movie): "00:42:08"

David Kubota: "00:49:13"

Elton John: "00:37:54"

Jane Fonda Workout Studio: "00:37:57"

Saltburn (Movie): "00:39:40"

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: "00:52:17"

Coca-Cola: "00:52:39"

Back to the Future: "00:52:09"

Nightmare on Elm Street: "00:52:12"

Die Hard: "00:52:12"
57 min
August 16, 2024 BONUS EPISODE | That 80s Show meets Noël Opperman. Curator of The Pretoria Retro Fair.
The power of nostalgia is strong and smells like a family-sized bottle of Brut aftershave.

So it doesn't take long for fans of retro to sniff each other out.

The Pretoria Retro Fair is a celebration of 70s, 80s and 90s pop-culture and Paulo invited Noël Opperman to talk about the nuts and bolts of the fair but also the power of nostalgia to connect people to a time they thought they lost.

Noël schools Paulo on the finest of 80s Afrikaans kids programming and they both speculate on the serial killer vibes given off my Angela Lansbury.

The Pretoria Retro Fair happens on Saturday 31 August. That 80s Show will be there and so should you.

Get the details here: www.retrofair.co.za.

Mina Moo will thank you.

48 min
August 16, 2024 The Retro Fair | Wake me up before you go-ghost | Pooltergeist
Paulo and Dori need to lock away their credit cards. We've partnered with the Pretoria Retro Fair and want to see you there on Saturday 31 August.

Get the details on www.retrofair.co.za.

One person who won't be there is George Michael, but his ghost may be - at least according to his cousin who has been receiving messages from beyond.

Corey Feldman and his tricky fingers are trending and we're going haunted house hunting.

Paulo brings you another movie in the, "I can't believe it's nor porn'' genre and in celebration of the Retro Fair we play a few rounds of their official drinking game...with no drinks present.
**Official Podcast Announcement (00:01:25)**
The hosts announce their new partnership with the Pretoria Retrofair event.

**George Michael's Supernatural Contact (00:08:19)**
A story about George Michael's cousin claiming to receive messages from him via car radio.

**Corey Feldman News (00:14:42)**
Introduction of Corey Feldman and his recent music career developments.

**Poltergeist House Listing (00:25:29)**
Dori reveals that the infamous Poltergeist house is back on the market, discussing its features humorously.

**Death Stalker II Overview (00:39:29)**
A humorous look at "Death Stalker II," emphasizing its parody elements and self-awareness.

**80s and 90s Drinking Game (00:48:28)**
Introduction of an 80s and 90s quiz drinking game, with fun questions to engage listeners.

80s nostalgia, Pretoria Retrofit, retro-themed event, George Michael, Wham!, Poltergeist, Poltergeist curse, horror movies, Death Stalker, Duran Duran, The Living Daylights, Simple Minds, The Breakfast Club, music trivia, 1980s pop culture, vintage items, arcade games, humor, anecdotes, 80s music, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Bill Eilish, nostalgia, drinking game, film commentary, podcast, retro experiences, vintage collectibles, memorabilia, South African radio awards, music documentary, Timothy Dalton, James Bond, pop culture references, childhood shows, humor in film, vintage sweets, Fontana chicken takeaway, celebrity commentary, merch, craft beer, 80s prices, vinyl records, social media, TikTok, music history, retro experiences, meet-and-greet, event promotion.

58 min
August 08, 2024That 80s Show | Johnny Lawrence's advice for life | Calling out Kevin Bacon | Bond, Filipino Bond
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Paulo and Dori mention two separate 80s celebs' nipples before we hit the three-minute mark… It’s going to be one of those shows.
We start on a slip-slioppery slope before adopting the mantra WWJLD—What Would Johnny Lawrence Do? We ask whether you would buy pants from Brooke Shields or would you prefer her genes.
We talk about "Jacked" Gyllenhaal in the Roadhouse remake, question if Kevin Bacon was all that, and Paulo hits a literal low with his movie of the week.
Breakdancing and Flava Flav bring the 80s to the Olympics and can Paulo guess Dori's star sign based on her favourite 80s movies?
Mentions:
Voting for the African Podcast and Voiceover Awards: "00:02:51"

Psychology Today: "00:17:16"

Plex: "00:26:05"

IMDb: "00:30:35"

Rotten Tomatoes: "00:35:51"

Zwift: "00:37:05"

Google Image Search: "00:45:37"

BuzzFeed Quiz: "00:56:19"
Cobra Kai: "00:05:35"

Brooke Shields in "Blue Lagoon": "00:15:57"

Blue Lagoon: "00:17:09"

Roadhouse: "00:19:59"

Southpaw: "00:25:10"

Secretary: "00:27:07"

Quicksilver: "00:32:34"

Dorrie the Brat Pack Documentary: "00:39:03"

Rumble Fish: "00:39:31"

Searching for Wangwang: "00:46:32"

For Your Height Only: "00:44:06"

The Impossible Kid: "00:51:00"

Searching for Wangwang: "00:52:16"

For Your Height Only: "00:52:54"

The Breakfast Club: "00:56:54"

Dirty Dancing: "00:57:08"

Die Hard: "00:57:24"

Dead Poets Society: "00:57:41"

The Shining: "00:58:15
1 hr 3 min
August 02, 2024That 80s Show | That Eddy Show | Talking with a modern ''Thomas Anders'' | Sport Billy and his wonderful sack
***VOTING IS STILL OPEN - HELP THIS SHOW DEFEND IT'S APVA CROWN : VOTE HERE: https://apva.africa/?fluent-form=26

AI has rebranded this show and Paulo and Dori both get Rick Rolled in separate incidents.

Paulo may or may not be chatting to Thomas Anders so join us for the first instalment of "The Ballad of Bernd Weidung''.

We explore the origins of 80s slang, get tricked by some Australians and wrap up with a silly little 80s Billy.

References:
"Voting Link for African Podcast and Voice Services Association Awards": "00:02:17"

"Article about 80s songs": "00:21:31"

"Breakdown of 80s idioms and slang": "00:21:48"

"Time Bandits (1981)": "00:28:27"

"Naked Gun (upcoming movie)": "00:30:03"

"Cobra Kai (Netflix series)": "00:31:23"

"Transformers (animated series)": "00:34:55"

"Crocodile Dundee (upcoming movie)": "00:35:19"

"Tourism Australia Ad": "00:36:48"

"Search Engine Podcast": "00:38:15"

"That Eddie Show Facebook Page": "00:57:42"
"Couch Potato Handbook": "00:25:58"

"Rumble Fish": "00:44:34"

"The Outsiders": "00:44:34"

"Where the Wild Things Are": "00:51:16"

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory": "00:50:14"

"The Giving Tree": "00:52:10"

"Sport Billy (Comic Books)": "00:53:39"
""Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley": "00:09:04"

"Interview with Thomas Anders": "00:12:50"

"Beetlejuice (sequel trailer)": "00:28:14"

"Time Bandits (remake trailer)": "00:28:27"

"Crocodile Dundee (trailer)": "00:35:27"

"Sport Billy Opening Theme": "00:55:38"
"Thomas Anders": "00:58:06"

#That Eddie Show, #George Michael, #Careless Whisper, #music podcast, #online interactions, #rickrolled, #Rick Astley, #inheritance issues, #George Michael's sister, #EP, #LP, #African Podcast and Voice Services Association Awards, #Best Music Podcast, #podcast community, #Thomas Anders, #80s slang, #Time Bandits, #Taika Waititi, #Naked Gun, #Karate Kid, #Tron, #Jared Leto, #Crocodile Dundee, #Rumble Fish, #Francis Ford Coppola, #children's literature, #Sport Billy, #Olympics, #nostalgia, #80s culture, #Berghain, #techno music, #Australian stars, #movie recommendations, #problematic children's books, #cultural significance, #humor, #personal anecdotes, #pop culture references, #social media engagement, #podcast format, #playful banter, #memorable characters, #imaginative childhood, #merchandise, #community support.
1 hr
July 25, 2024That 80s Show | Dori 5 is Alive | Die 80s | Kevin Costner off Wish
***Fan Vote for The APVA Awards is still open*** and we want to hold onto our best music show title. Help us by voting here: https://apva.africa/?fluent-form=26
It's Weekend at Dori's, as your favorite zombie-like co-host makes it to the studio.
And she's just in time to hear about the last tweet Richard Simmons drafted, the most '80s song ever produced, and how Madonna made the new Deadpool movie even better.
Our movies take us to 1983, and as the Olympics heat up, we go back to the '80s for the sort of bizarre stories that could only happen in that decade.

**Welcome and Introduction (00:00:17)**
**Voting Time (00:01:38)**
**Richard Simmons News (00:02:45)**
**Upcoming Deadpool Movie (00:05:11)**
**Madonna and Deadpool (00:06:15)**
**Kurt Darren's 80s Song (00:11:22)**
**Teen Mag Discussion (00:19:26)**
**Retro Songs List (00:22:22)**
**Movie Recommendations and Milestones (00:25:44)**
**Beetlejuice Sequel Mention (00:27:30)**
**80s Movie Memory Challenges (00:28:19)**
**Discussion of 'All the Right Moves' (00:28:56)**
**Tom Cruise's Character Background (00:31:03)**
**Leah Thompson's Role (00:34:08)**
**Plot Twist and Spoilers (00:35:46)**
**Feminist Perspective on Character Sacrifice (00:36:50)**
**Conclusion of 'All the Right Moves' (00:37:27)**
**Introduction of 'Class' Movie (00:38:04)**
**Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy's Dynamic (00:39:26)**
**Complicated Themes in 'Class' (00:45:02)**
**Zola Budd and the 1984 Olympics (00:48:11)**
**The Curse of the Olympic Flame (00:51:54)**
**Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (00:55:08)**

Mentions
African Podcast Association: "00:01:38"

Patreon: "00:27:23"
"Sex" by Madonna: "00:09:58"
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?": "00:03:06"
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna: "00:06:15"

"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor: "00:16:31"

"Take On Me" by A-ha: "00:16:34"

"Dancing on the Ceiling" by Lionel Richie: "00:16:31"

"Never Gonna Give You Up": "00:24:34"

"Rhythm Nation": "00:24:34"

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World": "00:24:34"
"All the Right Moves": "00:28:35"

"Class": "00:39:26"
Eminem: "00:25:26"

Zola Budd: "00:48:11"

Mary Decker: "00:49:26"

Richard Simmons: "00:55:24"

Kurt Darren: "00:55:36"

Newhart Show: "00:56:19"

80s pop culture, That 80s Show, Richard Simmons, Deadpool movie, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Madonna, Queen of Pop, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kurt Darren, Die 80s, retro songs, 1980s movies, All the Right Moves, Tom Cruise, Leah Thompson, Class, Brat Pack, John Cusack, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Alan Ruck, Zola Budd, 1984 Olympics, South African athlete, apartheid, Olympic flame, 1988 Seoul Olympics, nostalgia, 80s music, pop culture news, humorous banter, light-hearted discussion, music licensing, iconic 80s songs
59 min
July 19, 2024 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.

1 hr
July 11, 2024That 80s Show | Retro FOMO | A monkey's memoir | Beverley Hills Serge | Magnum's gotta water his avos.
Dori rouses herself up from her old person injury to bring you the latest episode of The Hoff's favourite podcast*.

There's so much to catch up on so strap in for Cyndi Lauper at Glastonbury, Bubbles' retirement, Steve Miller magically throwing shade, a not so Happy Day in Ireland, game over for the Thompson Twins, Beverley Hills Serge, Milli Vanilli but even more handsome, Tom Selleck: Water Thief and David Hasselhoff's unwelcome singing.

*Not The Hoff's favourite podcast!

**The absence of the show (00:00:16)**

**Glastonbury (00:03:53)**

**Cyndi Lauper's performance (00:06:02)**

**Bubbles the chimpanzee (00:10:43)**

**Eminem's new song (00:14:56)**

**Henry Winkler's unexpected appearance (00:20:10)**

**Thompson Twins Adventure Video Game (00:26:24)*

**Beverly Hills Cop Movie Marathon (00:32:26)**

**Beverly Hills Cop 3 and Milli Vanilli Biopic (00:45:13)**

**Milli Vanilli Movie (00:45:53)**

**Tom Selleck's Avocado Scandal (00:56:14)**

**David Hasselhoff's Singing Career (01:03:49)**

Links & Mentions
Glastonbury Festival: 00:03:35

Cyndi Lauper's Performance Review: 00:06:02

Center for Great Apes: 00:11:40

Eminem's New Song "Houdini": 00:15:57

Steve Miller's "Abracadabra": 00:15:57

"All the Kids Do It" - TV show starring Scott Baio: 00:23:13

"Memories of Me" - Movie directed by Henry Winkler and starring Billy Crystal: 00:23:13

"Cop and a Half" - Movie directed by Henry Winkler and starring Burt Reynolds: 00:23:13

"The Sure Thing" - Movie produced by Henry Winkler with Rob Reiner: 00:23:13

"Dead Man's Gun" - TV show produced by Henry Winkler: 00:23:13

"MacGyver" - TV show executive produced by Henry Winkler: 00:23:13

"Be Henry: The Fonz and Beyond" - Henry Winkler's memoir: 00:24:56

"Beverly Hills Cop" - Movie series discussed by the hosts: 00:32:26

"Milli Vanilli Biopic" - Movie discussed by the hosts: 00:45:13

Movie Recommendation: "Girl You Know It's True: The Milli Vanilli Story": 00:45:53 to 01:05:49

Podcast: "Gotta Blame It on Something": 00:49:09

Documentary: "Bad Sport": 01:02:14
Keywords
Glastonbury, Cyndi Lauper, Bubbles the chimpanzee, Eminem's new song, Henry Winkler, Rick Astley, Coldplay, Michael J. Fox, Thomas Anders, 80s music, Glastonbury performance, music festivals, radio show, TV show, production break, cliffhanger, audience engagement, absence of show, Thomas Anders concert, injury, sickbed, movie recommendations, Google Doc, news stories, 80s actor, music performances, music reviews, music artists, Glastonbury organizers, music criticism, Radiohead, Grey's Anatomy soundtrack, Michael J. Fox appearance, Cyndi Lauper performance, 80s music bands, Thompson Twins, Doctor Doctor, music video games, flexi disc, Commodore 64, Z Spectrum, Milli Vanilli, music scandals, lip-syncing, music documentaries, movie reviews, film production, Cape Town filming locations, Ashley Dowds, Natasha Loring, film industry.
1 hr 7 min
June 13, 2024The Thomas Anders Programme | Kurt Darren's iced hip | Aga-RIP | Don't blow my air-pants
Paulo and Dori do some Modern Talking about the Thomas Anders concert but feel like they visited another country, like Denmark.

We take a look at the cheesiest songs of the 80s and wear a black lace armband to commemorate the passing of the 80s biggest novelty artist.

Dori re-watched an 80s classic on the big screen and Paulo discovers a pair of pants he can no longer live without.

Music References:
Kurt Darren: 00:05:10

Demi-Leigh: 00:05:44
Johan Stemmet: 00:09:42

Thomas Anders: throughout the episode

Modern Talking Band: 00:02:58

Sun City Super Bowl: 00:03:25

Nando's: 00:03:49

Hugh Grant in Music and Lyrics: 00:11:50

Elton John: 00:12:51

Taylor Swift: 00:16:06

Hugo Boss: 00:17:25
Entertainment References:
Beach Boys Documentary Movie on Disney Plus: 00:27:16

List of the Nine Worst Songs of the 80s by Cindy Grogan on The Good Men Project: 00:26:29

Bruce Willis Singing "Under the Boardwalk" in Kokomo: 00:28:24

Seinfeld TV Show: 00:31:34

Eurovision Song Contest: 00:34:41
Movies and Shows:
Kickstarter Campaign for 1980s Docu-Musical: 00:36:27

Netflix's "The Movies That Made Us": 00:46:05

Iceman (1984) Movie: 00:49:30

Back to the Future Movies: Multiple mentions

Movie recommendation: "Iceman": 00:53:51

Availability of "Iceman" on streaming platforms: 00:54:37

David Hasselhoff's Instagram posts: 00:56:27

David Hasselhoff's concert: 00:57:31

80s home fitness gear, including inflatable exercise shorts: 00:58:12 - 01:02:54
1 hr 4 min