1980s Now

Latest Episodes:

80s True Crime: Rapper's Delight Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

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 - 00:00

1980s News - 04:25

Good Crimes: The True Tale of "Rapper's Delight" - 23:30

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:21:34

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Resources:

The Rise and Fall of Hip-Hop’s First Godmother

The 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 hit

Jody Williams on His Return

Grandmaster Caz Talks Big Bank Hank Stealing "Rapper's Delight"

Truth Be Told: An Interview with Chip Shearin

They took Grandmaster Caz’s rhymes without giving him credit. Now, he’s getting revenge.

The Kat and Jon Show: Truckin' in the 1980s Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

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 - 00:00

1980s News - 03:31

Truckin' in the 1980s - 20:10

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:44

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1980s 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

The Crazy Mattel Toys Coming to Movie Screens Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

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 - 00:00

Announcements - 04:15

1980s News - 09:15

Ten Mattel Toys Coming to Movie Screens - 34:15

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:12:30

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For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.

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Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

80s True Crime: Swordquest (Recorded Live at SFGE) Jul 30, 2023

Show notes

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.

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1983 Top 10 Hits vs. Today Jul 24, 2023

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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 - :25

Announcements - 3:30

*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.

1980s News - 8:50

1983 Top 10 vs. Today - 30:40

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:40

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Beetlejuice 2, Back to the Future the Musical, Dial of Destiny and More Jul 17, 2023

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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 - :25

Announcements - 4:15

*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.

1980s News - 6:15

Back the Future the Musical - 31:12

Surprise Game - 51:25

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny- 1:02:35

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:19:41

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Interview: Michael Thomas Perone Jul 14, 2023

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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 - :25

Interview - 16:05

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80s Pop Star Interview Mash-Up Jul 10, 2023

Show notes

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/3DqhSgR

Taco - 14:23

Sir Mix-A-Lot - 22:00

Taylor Dayne - 28:20

Chris Butler - 35:43

Harold Faltermeyer - 40:09

Exposé - 46:49

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 52:03

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Indiana Jones Trivia Challenge Jul 03, 2023

Show notes

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 - :25

Announcements - 5:30

*We're off next week.

*Come see us at SFGE in Atlanta July 28-30. Visit gameatl.com.

1980s News - 8:30

Indiana Jones Trivia Challenge - 30:00

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:40

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Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Lessons in 80s Love Songs Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

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 - :25

Corrections and Updates - 6:57

1980s News - 10:30

Lessons in 80s Love Songs - 27:45

Your Love Lessons - 1:22:21

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:23:55

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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 will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.