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Mockbuster with Anthony Frith | From 80s Phenom to Today Jul 07, 2026

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In a special interview, Will chats director Anthony Frith about his upcoming documentary Mockbuster. A once-promising Australian filmmaker, Anthony lands a final shot at glory with Hollywood’s kings of B-movie schlock, the Asylum, the studio behind Sharknado. Tasked with directing a lost-world dinosaur film in suburban Adelaide on a six-day shoot and a shoestring budget, he also turns the camera on himself, filming a behind-the-scenes documentary as the chaos unfolds. Between demanding LA execs, a bewildered cast, and his own creeping self-doubt, both productions push their first-time director to the brink. Mockbuster is a hilarious and unexpectedly tender documentary about chasing the dream through the absurd hustle of genre filmmaking, but finding a different kind of success behind the scenes.

0:00 - Introduction

6:55 - Interview

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Superman & Supergirl | Bread from Mummy Jun 23, 2026

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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction

4:40 - New Supergirl is cut from the same cloth as the greatest Superman

12:45 - Turmoil in the Toybox: The (Parody Horror) Movie

28:00 - McDonald’s is serving up lava again

42:30 - From King Tut to King Torte, the 5,000-year-old bread

53:00 - Want to hold Luke's hand? That costs $1 million

1:00:00 - Wrap-Up and Thank You

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Disclosure Day Psyop | Jonathan Spielberg? | Stolen Legos Jun 16, 2026

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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction

6:05 - Is Disclosure Day a psyop?

24:35 - Who is Jonathan Spielberg?

38:55 - Knight Rider's KITT was framed

45:30 - Jem and the Holograms is getting a live-action reboot (again)

51:20 - Star Wars stolen Lego lawsuit

1:01:55 - Wrap-Up and Thank You

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The Real Big Trouble in Little China | 80s Classic Jun 09, 2026

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In a special interview, Will chats with Gary Goldman, the screenwriter of 1986's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. The setting of Gary's original story was very different than what we saw onscreen. Is there a future for this tale of ancient Chinese mysticism set in the Old West?

Over the last several decades, Gary has written, produced, and otherwise improved a number of successful Hollywood films, including Total Recall, Minority Report and Basic Instinct. He’s worked for every major film studio and collaborated on projects with directors Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoven, John Carpenter, James Cameron, and Ridley Scott.

0:00 - Introduction

0:55 - Interview

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Stuck in the '80s with Steve Spears Jun 02, 2026

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In a special interview, Will chats with Steve "Spearsy" Spears, the host of the first (and longest running) 80s podcast Stuck in the '80s.Steve has just published a book of that same name chronicling 20 years of interviews he conducted on his show. The conversations are a fascinating look at many of our favorites from the decade, including rock stars, actors and at least two VJays. Plus, Steve shares personal anecdotes that connect him to his celebrity guests.

0:00 - Introduction

0:27 - Interview

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80s He-Man, Beastie Boys, and Bill Joel May 26, 2026

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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction

5:35 - FBI ripped off the Beastie Boys

12:55 - New music from Beastie Boys' Mike D

16:45 - Gen X parent fails their child: Who's Weird AL?

24:15 - Easter Egg in Steam Controller

33:05 - He-Man's collectible popcorn bucket

47:45 - Beware this He-Man mockbuster

53:40 - Billy Joel biopic without his music

57:35 - Letters from You

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Bringing Our 80s Toys Back May 19, 2026

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In a special interview, Will chats with Jonathan Cathey, Founder and CEO of The Loyal Subjects, one of the fastest-growing independent toy companies in the U.S. If you've ever wished the best parts of the toy aisle from the 80s could make a comeback, Jonathan is the guy making it happen. He's helped revive beloved brands like M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, Popples, My Pet Monster, and more, bringing them back for longtime fans while introducing them to a whole new generation. An accomplished artist and musician, Jonathan had planned to pursue a career in music and art. Will and Jonathan chat about Jonathan's journey, the power of music, and toys as totems.

0:00 - Introduction

1:27 - Interview

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80s News: WKRP, Knight Rider, and Prince May 12, 2026

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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction

3:50 - Rocky statue is gonna fly now

16:15 - WKRP is back on the air (sort of)

23:20 - Trump Dances to “Gay Anthem”—will a lawsuit follow?

37:50 - Prince is charting like it’s 1984

48:35 - Knight Rider rides again in documentary

59:45 - Wrap Up and Thank You

Get Knight Rider: Declassified.

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Street Fighter, Piranha and Hippos in the 80s (and Now) Apr 28, 2026

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Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction

4:57 - Really hungry hippos terrorize Colombia

15:35 - Hungry Hungry Hippos: The Game

19:05 - Hungry: The Hungry Hippo Horror Movie

21:35 - Why did we think Piranhas were a threat?

24:30 - Piranha: The Movie (1978)

30:05 - Asian Carp: The Real Piranhas

38:50 - Street Fighter: The Movie

43:00 - Street Fighter: The Video Game

50:20 - Gen X Goes to Outer Space

54:10 - Did you watch the Space Shuttle Challenger launch?

1:03:40 - Wrap Up and Thank You

Read the Times of India story about Gen X in Space.

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Dungeon Crawl at the 80s Mall Apr 14, 2026

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In a special interview, Will chats with author Jendia Gammon about her newest book. It's the latest in the Choose Your Own Adventure book series: Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall. Jendia is a Nebula and three-time BSFA Awards finalist author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and thriller novels and short stories. She also conducts workshops and participates in panels on creative writing for conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration.

0:00 - Introduction

1:38 - Interview

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