Whatever This Is Called Podcast

The 80's "Very Special Episodes"


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Forgive the mismatching titles, this was our first episode we recorded under our old name, but we did not know it was taken!! the podcast where Scott and I dive headfirst into this episode, where we dissect the strange world of "Very Special Episodes" from 1980s TV – you know, those bizarre tonal shifts where sitcoms suddenly got very serious.

From awkward anti-drug messages to haunting PSA-style plots, we explore how these episodes shaped (and sometimes scarred) a generation. Expect laughs, hot takes, and deep dives into pop culture oddities you forgot—or wish you had.

👀 Topics covered:

  • What made '80s "Very Special Episodes" so weird?
  • The cultural impact of sudden tonal whiplash
  • Iconic episodes from Diff’rent Strokes, Family Ties, Full House, and more
  • Why these moments still resonate (or confuse) today

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Whatever This Is Called PodcastBy Stephen Garcia