Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Richard Marx chastises concertgoer, Tracy Chapman finally has a no.1 song, and Billy Mitchell settles his defamation case. Then, Will shares the true tale of how Todd Rogers, the former video game champion, was caught cheating (allegedly).Introduction - 00:00Announements - 7:301980s News - 08:301980s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught - 23:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:12:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] your next game at Sweets & Geeks.

Will, Kat and Jon share their thoughts about John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). What terrified Will and Jon brings laughter to Kat.Then, Will chats with Robin Block, CEO and Executive Producer at CreatorVC, about their forthcoming "expanded" documentary about the cult-classic thriller.Introduction - 0:00Interview - 14:50Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] you a die-hard fan of John Carpenter's 1982 classic 'The Thing'? Share your thoughts about the film with CreatorVC.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Fans Sue MadonnaCan new Road House defeat original Road House?Kid defeats TetrisThen, the hosts discuss their (and your) fictional crushes and the benefit of having had them.Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 4:50*Every episode will be recorded live on Wedesdays at 7pm Eastern. Join us on Facebook or Youtube @1980snow.1980s News - 7:00Fictional Crushes - 41:00Prize Giveaway -1:13:25Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:15:00Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected].

First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the live audience. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win. Plus, Jon shares a story of being spotted at CES.Then, we hear collection of clips from some of our favorite interviews from 2023.Those include chats with:1980s NBC casting executive Joel ThurmIconic 1980s radion DJ Larry "the Duck" DunnGenX viral sensation The Real Slim SherriSynthwave artist DreamkidComedian Alonzo BoddenRSVP to our live stream for chance to win prize: https://fb.me/e/8iigVIaFGFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Plus, they let us know that Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the audience during the live show. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win.Then, we hear a replay of one of the most gut-busting true crimes our hosts have shared to date. It's the unbelievable, true tale of Cocaine Bear.RSVP to our live stream for chance to win prize: https://fb.me/e/8iigVIaFGFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Prince's 1984 film "Purple Rain" is headed to Broadway. So, Will is joined by Marcus Taylor, the shows' resident Prince expert, to discuss the potential for a musical adaption. While the film was a a box office success, Prince's protagonist "The Kid" isn't the hero of the piece you'd hope for. Will changes to the original story be necessary to make audiences root for him? Or is the amazing music sufficient enough to make the plot irrelevant?Email your thoughts to us at [email protected] or [email protected] us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.

In 2020, less than a year after the launch of our inaugural podcast, we reached out to a number of iconic 1980s artists who would wanted to interview. And although at the time we did not have a track record of celebrity interviews, Cindy Morgan ("Caddyshack", "Tron") accepted our invitation. To our delight, she was more than just polite, she was generous, vulnerable, and honest.In our interview, we discuss the career path that landed the former radio host in "Caddyshack," a film in which she appeared opposite the biggest comedic actors of the era. Cindy also shares her experience with producer Jon Peters that derailed what seemed to be her path to stardom.Sadly, Cindy died last month at her home in Florida.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected].

On this episode, we share clips from four of our most interesting discussions about 1980s songs. We discuss fascinating facts about more than a dozen tracks, including secret 80s cover songs, controversial songs from the decade, "The Filthy 15," and the love lessons we learned from songs.Introduction - 00:00Tainted Love - 3:26Sugar Walls - 6:29Tell Her About It - 10:09Turning Japanese - 15:31There’s Always Something There to Remind Me - 19:25Straight Up - 22:53Strap on Robbie Baby - 25:33Dude Looks Like - 29:44Eat Me Alive - 36:48Bette Davis Eyes - 38:04Don’t Stand So Close to Me - 40:49Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- 44:54Save a Prayer - 47:24She Bop - 51:29Relax - 54:38Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected].

As the year comes to a close, we share clips of the strangest 1980s news stories Will, Kat and Jon discussed throughout 2023. Those items include:Someone attacked the Goonies' house with a fish.Is Uno the next Mattel movie?The original "Wilhelm scream" has been found.A "Ghostbusters" law affects haunted real estate.John Mellencamp fights audience.Did The Outfield write the ultimate summer song?Disney removes something unsavory from canon.Introduction - 00:00Goonies' Fish Attack - 5:19Uno the Movie - 13:21Wilhelm Scream - 18:14Ghostbusters Law - 28:51Mellencamp FIghts Fans - 43:35The Outfield - 50:22Disney Changes Canon - 59:51Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:A super documentary lands in JanuaryThe Six Billion Dollar Man may still be plugged in.KRS-One tells the Grammys that they’re all just wick-wick-wackIntroduction - 00:00Announcement: 4:18*We'll be off January. Happy Holidays!1980s News - 6:251980s Christmas Traditions - 54:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:25:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Throw Papa from the Train?Beverly Hills Cop sequel trailerWhamageddonThe Lost Boys musicalRay Stanz is "resentful"The 1989 beat that created a music genreIntroduction - 00:00Announcement: 2:00*Join us live on Facebook/YouTube on December 19 at 7pm Eastern1980s News - 4:15Will's 1980s Novel Update - 58:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:09Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Toys "R" Us makes a come back...againHuey Lewis: The MusicalThe Running Man gets a rebootIntroduction - 00:001980s News - 5:301980s Christmas Wish Books - 38:17Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:24:56Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:A new Karate-Kid-iverse is comingThe Outsiders becomes an unlikely musicalChuck E. Cheese thinks it can shut down its animatronicsHall sues Oates over their song catalogHagar invites Roth to sing and then disses himWilhelm Dafoe reveals his role in Beetlejuice 2Introduction - 00:001980s News - 3:52Will's 1980s Novel Update - 48:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 53:42Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Cobra Kai has cast an “iconic” Karate Kid characterThe Christmas Story house has a new ownerZelda is coming to the big screenWe’ll be able to bust ghosts in Chicago very soonThen, Will introduces us to a new record that sounds like it was recorded in the 1980s. Get your copy of Love in Cage's Trans-Reality at Bandcamp.Finally, the Kat and Jon poke holes in Will's "foolproof" method for determining whether a film is also a Christmas movie.Introduction - 00:00Love in Cage's new album - 6:511980s News - 13:17Is this a Christmas movie? - 38:38Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:29:15Watch the video from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the unfortunate voice of the new Garfield movie, the "Highlander" reboot, how Warwick Davis called out Disney, and the rescue of "Coyote vs. ACME."Then, the trio discusses why some of our favorite 1980s movies can't be streamed anywhere.Finally, Will updates us on the status of his 1980s-era novel, including the surprising present-day issue that is related to one in his novel.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 2:35Why Isn't This 1980s Movie Streaming - 31:09 "Outcastes" Update - 42:56Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:37:34Watch the video from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Stewart Copeland wanted to "choke the life out of" Sting, a new Harrison Ford documentary, and the new trailers for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and "The Fall Guy." Then, the trio discusses the so-called Filthy Fifteen, the more than a dozen songs targeted by the newly-formed Parents Music Resource Center in 1985 as emblematic of the music that was corrupting the children.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 5:00The PMRC v. Dee Snider - 36:36The Songs - 57:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:37:34Watch the video from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the return of Beetlejuice's costume, how Harry Bellafonte's music came to be in "Beetlejuice," and a "Creepshow" video game.Then, the trio discusses the stories presented in Netflix's new documentary "The Devil on Trial," which follows the supposed 1980 possession of David Glatzel and the allegedly related murder of Alan Bono. Our hosts examine some informations not presented in the documentary. Was David Glatzel possessed? Did a demon make Arnie Johnson kill?This episode was recorded while streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. Folllow us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us next time.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 8:14Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Killer - 27:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 58:00Watch the video from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including McDonald's brings back an item of 1980s nostalgia, the Disney+ series "Loki" brings back a 1982 McDonald's, how Van Halen made Joe Perry quit Aerosmith, Ridley Scott has seen the upcoming "Alien" sequel, and John Carpenter weighs in on the mysterious ending of 1982's "The Thing."Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern as we record our Halloween episode.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 3:13*Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern as we record our Halloween episode.Kat Saw Emarosa Live - 4:00Click here to see Emarosa October 2023 or go to emarosa.komi.io.1980s News - 11:50Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 54:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Dee Snider's new graphic novel, "Moonlighting" streaming and the battle over "Every Breath You Take."Then, the trio examines the truth about Halloween sadism and its connection to the Tylenol murders in the 1980s. Were sociopaths really putting poisons and sharp objects in children's Halloween treats?Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 2:28Get Michael Thomas Perone's new 1980s novel here.1980s News - 4:48Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Killer - 27:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:04:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the Ghostbusters way to trap your movie popcorn, a young Rambo, and the source of an iconic 1980s look. Then, Will shares some stories of breaking in the 1980s. Did you break? Let us know.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 11:00Did you break in the 1980s? - 32:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:50Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Jan Wenner was removed from the Rock Hall board, Toto doesn't like being a "p**** band," and the racy word reconned out of Star Wars canon. Then, the trio discusses some hit 1980s songs with controversial lyrics.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 05:46Controversial 1980s Songs - 35:55Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:22Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

On this special episode, Will introduces us to some of the themes that are covered in his 1980s novel and will be topics for future podcast episodes. The novel, which is called "Outcastes," follows a teenage Indian immigrant in the early 1980s, who uses hip-hop to cope with the loss of his mother.Next week, the trio returns to discuss some of the controversial songs from the 1980s.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Stephen King's thoughts about the new "Pet Sematary," the Gremilns TV show has a curious Rotten Tomatoes score, and how "Dial of Destiny" may be vindicated. Then, the trio discusses some of the scandalous moments during the 1980s MTV Video Music Awards.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 08:241980s Urban Legends - 33:50Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:09:35Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon share their experiences playing video games in their youths. Then, Will chats with author Alyse Knorr about her book "Super Mario Bros. 3" and the impact the game had on her life.Introduction - 0:00Interview - 13:19Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Alyse's book "Super Mario Bros. 3" here.

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the "Tron" sequel 3 is in limbo again, a possible Cobra Kai Reunion in 30 year, and the urban legend behind a "Young Guns" sequel. Then, trio uncovers the truth behind some of the 1980s urban legends that haunted us as kids.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 03:101980s Urban Legends - 32:34Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:14:56Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a Mattel theme park, the forthcoming Killer Klown's video game, and the popular 80s horror movie that never existed. Then, trio questions the threat posed by 10 artificial characters from 1980s movies. And they review the real danger of AI today.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 06:08Killer AI in 80s Movies and IRL - 37:40Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:33Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Monopoly: The Movie," Ghostbusters delays, and a new zombie movie from the late creator of the genre. Then, Will shares the true, dark (read: cynical) tale of how "Rapper's Delight" became the first hip-hop record to hit the Top 40.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 04:25Good Crimes: The True Tale of "Rapper's Delight" - 23:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:21:34Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]:The Rise and Fall of Hip-Hop’s First GodmotherThe Man Who Named Hip-Hop: An Inside Look at Lovebug Starski's Lasting Legacy‘I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie / to the hip, hip-hop and you don’t stop...’The unlikely origins of ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ hip-hop’s first mainstream hitJody Williams on His ReturnGrandmaster Caz Talks Big Bank Hank Stealing "Rapper's Delight"Truth Be Told: An Interview with Chip ShearinThey took Grandmaster Caz’s rhymes without giving him credit. Now, he’s getting revenge.

While Will continues to convalesce, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including graffiti as a pillar of hip hop and the return of the Toxic Avenger. Then, the duo chats about truck culture in the 1980s, including the movies, TV shows and music that popularized the trucking.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 03:31Truckin' in the 1980s - 20:10Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:44Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] News:https://ew.com/movies/toxic-avenger-first-look-fantastic-fest/https://abcnews.go.com/US/hip-hop-50-graffiti-evolved-1980s-today/story?id=102166004

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including "Beverly Hills Cop" was not a comedy, ALF is back (sort of), Madonna is on the mend, and He-Man has been shelved. Then, following the success of "Barbie," the trio discusses the next 10 unbelievable toys Mattel is bringing to the big screen. Introduction - 00:00Announcements - 04:151980s News - 09:15Ten Mattel Toys Coming to Movie Screens - 34:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:12:30Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon meet in-person for the first time at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. There, they record this "true crime" episode before a live audience. Will shares the layered non-fiction tale of how Swordquest, the most ambitious game series Atari attempted for the 2600, is inseparable from the video game crash of 1983.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Taylor Swift beat 1980s record, the vinyl to be wary of, and the sale of Little Eddie's little Frankenstrat.Then, the trio attempts to listen to the current Top 10 hit songs and decides whether they're better than the songs that charted this time in 1983.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:30*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:501983 Top 10 vs. Today - 30:40Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:40Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the ultimate 1980s summer song, "Beetlejuice 2" set photos, and Duran Duran Funko Pops.Then, the trio chats about the new "Back to the Future the Musical" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Plus, Will surprises his co-hosts with a name the fake 80s-movie-turned-musical.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:15*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 6:15Back the Future the Musical - 31:12Surprise Game - 51:25Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny- 1:02:35Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:19:41Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon share some of the unusual and harrowing adventures they had in their youths. Then, Will chats with author Michael Thomas Perone about his new novel "Danger Peak." Set in 1989, it's an inspiring story about a 13-year-old boy trying to scale the magical mountain. Filled with humor, adventure, and, most importantly, heart, Danger Peak is an inspiring story about what it takes to achieve your dreams—and what it means to feel alive. Introduction - :25Interview - 16:05Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] about "Danger Peak": https://dangerpeak.com/Get "Danger Peak": https://bit.ly/3Dg8Wu6

Will, Kat and Jon promote upcoming events on the show, including live episode on Facebook/YouTube on Wednesday, July 12, at 8pm Eastern.Then, they share clips from interviews with six of their favorite 1980s musicians.Introduction - :25*RSVP to our Live Event on FB: https://fb.me/e/a0BgAVkXO*RSVP to our Live Event on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DqhSgRTaco - 14:23Sir Mix-A-Lot - 22:00Taylor Dayne - 28:20Chris Butler - 35:43Harold Faltermeyer - 40:09Exposé - 46:49Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 52:03Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a real-life Tatooine planet, the "Honey, I Shrunk" reboot is dead, and four new booby-trap-free Indiana Jones games.Then, Will leads Kat and Jon on an Indiana Jones trivia adventure. Can you survive the challenge?Introduction - :25Announcements - 5:30*We're off next week.*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.1980s News - 8:30Indiana Jones Trivia Challenge - 30:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:40Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including another 80s icon joins "Stranger Things," the father of hip-hop gets inducted, and "The Flash" pays homage to "Back to the Future."Then, the trio discuss the good and bad lessons they learned from 1980s love songs.Introduction - :25Corrections and Updates - 6:571980s News - 10:30Lessons in 80s Love Songs - 27:45Your Love Lessons - 1:22:21Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:23:55Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Kat reveals how Will and Jon's recent "boys-only" episode helped her learn something about herself. Plus, we get her thoughts on the Top 10 Sexiest Men of the 1980s (per MsMojo). Then, Will chats with author Skye McDonald about her latest romance novel "The Not So Nice Girl." Set in the summer of 1986, it will transport you to a time of mixtapes, pastries, and first love.Introduction - :25Interview - 24:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] about Skye McDonald: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/Get "The Not So Nice Girl": https://bit.ly/44fvg2BMeet Skye at an upcoming event: https://authorskyemcdonald.com/

Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including updates on sequels to fan favorite 80s films (Conan, Terminator, Ghostbusters and others) and how Dana Carvey snubbed Robin Williams. Then, with the Kat away (literally), Will and Jon review Watch Mojo's list of the ten sexiest women of the 80s. And later, the pair shares the fictional male characters that shaped them into the men they are today.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:20*Listen for our chat with author Skye McDonald later this week.Top 10 Sexiest Women of the 80s - 6:401980s News - 26:14Fictional Male Role Models - 52:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:22:16For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how to anger Harrison Ford, Deckard is/isn't a replicant, and AI is "demonic."Then, Will shares the dark, true story about the origin of the popular, riot-inducing toy from the 1980s, the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although Xavier Roberts' signature appears on each doll, he may not be their father.Introduction - :25Announcements: 2:45*Get the updated 10th anniversary big box edition of "Firefly the Game" here.1980s News - 6:00Clip of "Back to You" by The Lightning Kids - 34:45*Find the The Lightning Kids on Instagram.80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids - 35:45Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:25:10For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Jeff Bridges tells iconic video game joke, John Mellencamp tells audience to STFU, and Little Mermaid gets review bombed.Once featured in nearly every 80s song, the trio traces the controversial of sax solos in music to determine where they went. Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify the iconic 80s sax solo. And you determine the most popular 80s sax solo.Introduction - :25Announcements: 3:151980s News - 5:30Sax Solos in 1980s Hit Music - 32:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]“Where Did All the Saxophones Go?” Kelsey McKinney (2017)https://theoutline.com/post/1409/saxophones-in-american-pop-music-history“Where Have All the Saxophones Gone? Tracing 65 Years of Saxophone Solos in Top 40 Music” by Brian Wansink, PhD (March 2023)https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4444239“The Saxophone” by Stephen Cottrell (2012)https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt32bj5f“Why Adolphe Sax's Musical Invention Wasn't Taken Seriously” by Lily Rothman (November 2015)https://time.com/4101405/adolphe-sax-saxophone-history/“The True Story of The Lost Boys' Sax Man” by Germain Lussier (April 2020)https://gizmodo.com/the-true-story-of-the-lost-boys-sax-man-1842774832

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Carrie Fisher gets her star, Michael J. Fox is fine with a "Back to the Future" reboot, and Prince defeats Warhol in court.Then, on the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi," the trio discusses how George Lucas changed the beloved film. And, more importantly, how dare he? Our hosts question whether a director has the moral right to change a film once released--and whether the types of changes made a move post-premiere may justify them. What do you think?Introduction - :251980s News - 2:45Why/How Did Lucas Change Jedi - 26:50Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:14:50For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]://www.etonline.com/star-wars-special-edition-george-lucas-explains-changes-for-trilogys-1997-re-release-flashbackhttps://fee.org/articles/fans-rebel-against-george-lucas-s-ip-empire/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC77wKPoaPw&ab_channel=MouskovichFilmTrailershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1988/02/28/lucas-and-spielberg-in-defense-of-artists-rights/90f4ee29-d742-4b22-8834-e11b94ba40b3/https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/the-star-wars-george-lucas-doesnt-want-you-to-see/379184/https://www.cbr.com/return-of-the-jedi-changes-george-lucas/

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Dolly Parton album of 80s covers, the "Beetlejuice" sequel finally has a release date, and the how the 1988 WGA strike gave us the worst season of "Star Trek."Then, the trio discusses how radio in the 80s affected their lives throughout that decade, and why "kids today" won't have the same experience.Introduction - :25Announcements - 4:20*We're off next week, because Will will be busy at Motor City Comic Con. Go to www.motorcitycomiccon.com for more information. And then stop by and say hello to Will.1980s News - 6:00Radio in the 80s and Now - 37:22Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:10:12For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon share some memories of the role radio played in their youths. Then, Will chats with Larry "the Duck" Dunn, who was an on-air host and music director of the legendary radio station WLIR throughout most of the 1980s. Now, Larry can be heard mornings on Sirius/XM's First Wave channel 33 on Mondays through Fridays and on most Saturdays. Larry also plays 80s host on The 80s Cruise. Visit www.the80scruise.com to learn how to join him and other 1980s icons in February 2024.Introduction - :25Interview - 14:17For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new action thriller set in the 1980s, Duran Duran may release a holiday album, and the "Ghostbusters" rule for selling a haunted house.Then, the trio shares memories from their 1980s prom, including the 80s-themed prom/fundraiser Kat and Will were a part of last weekened.Introduction - :25Announcements - 3:24*Join us on Facebook or Youtube this week, May 10, at 8pm Eastern as we record a live podcast.*Listen for our interview with Larry "The Duck" Dunn later this week.1980s News - 6:001980s Proms Then and Now - 48:37Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:27:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon catch up on a number of current 80s news stories. News items and time codes below.Introduction - :25Dreamkid released a new single - 7:23De-aging Indiana Jones - 12:10John Williams' process - 19:50Truth about the Nike movie "Air" - 23:30Cary Elwes still against reboot - 36:54Michael J. Fox new documentary -45:55Ghostbusters' sequel cast news - 51:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] to Dreamkid's new single "Street Lights" here: https://hypeddit.com/dreamkid/streetlights Support Valerie Perrine here: https://gofund.me/5920bccd

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including (some of) The Muppets are back, the original Wilhelm Scream has been found, and a piece of Star Trek history returns. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon (and you) to identify 10 of the greatest 1980s TV show themes from a few clues and a ridiculously short audio clip. This episode was recorded while streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. Follow us on those platforms to join us next time.Introduction - :251980s News - 4:55Greatest 80s TV Show Themes - 33:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Super Mario crushed the box office and the why the Indiana Jones TV series may have been shelved. Then, Will shares the credentials of the most influential film producer of our youths, Kathleen Kennedy.Introduction - :25Announcement - 6:26*Join us on Facebook or Youtube for live podcast on April 19 at 8pm Eastern.1980s News - 7:23The GOAT 80s movie producer Kathleen Kennedy - 38:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Drew Barrymore is all grown up, Dungeons & Dragons may not get a sequel, and Eurythmics' daughter has already left Idol. Then, Will introduces Kat and Jon to the 10 most sampled songs* of the 1980s. How many of these songs do you know? How many of the samples can you recognize in your favorite tracks?Introduction - :251980s News - 4:14Top 10 Most Sampled Songs* - 32:34(*Excluding 3 that Will. intentionally left out)Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:16:00For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].