1980s Now

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The Greatest 80s Movie Producer Apr 17, 2023

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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 - :25

Announcement - 6:26

*Join us on Facebook or Youtube for live podcast on April 19 at 8pm Eastern.

1980s News - 7:23

The GOAT 80s movie producer Kathleen Kennedy - 38:00

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:00

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Top 10 Most Sampled Songs in the 80s Apr 10, 2023

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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 - :25

1980s News - 4:14

Top 10 Most Sampled Songs* - 32:34

(*Excluding 3 that Will. intentionally left out)

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:16:00

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Interview: Luxxury Apr 07, 2023

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On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will introduces Kat and Jon to two pop songs that sampled hip-hop songs. Then, Will speaks with Blake Robin aka Luxxury about how copyright law is stifling creativity.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 12:25

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80s TV Shows Too Awful to Air Apr 02, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the next season of Icons Unearthed and the two comedians who've joined The Ghostbusters sequel cast. Then, Will attempts to prank Kat and Jon, but it doesn't go as planned. Finally, the trio discusses five TV shows so terrible they never aired.

Show Note - :00

Introduction - :51

Announcement - 6:41

*Listen for our interview with Luxxury later this week.

1980s News - 7:52

5 (Real-Sounding) 80s TV Shows That Never Aired - 26:05

5 Actual TV Shows That Never Aired - 47:26

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:09:44

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80s One-Hit Wonders Mar 27, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Willow" TV series has been paused, The Cure calls Ticketmaster a scam, and Depeche Mode released a new album. Then, Kat challenges Will and Jon to identify "one-hit wonders" from the 1980s with just a few seconds of audio. And she asks the more difficult question: Was the artist a one-hit wonder?

Introduction - :00

1980s News - 4:35

80s One-Hit Wonder Challenge - 22:12

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25

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UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life Mar 20, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a GenXer wins an Oscar, "Road House" reboot gets real and Steven Spielberg's theory on current UFO sightings. Then, the trio discusses UFOs in 80s movies and real life. The trio plays "Was it ET or Mac & ME?" and Will shares a true-life UFO infestation that haunted upstate New York in the 1980s.

Introduction - :00

Announcement: -2:50

*Hang with Will at LexCon March 23-26

1980s News - 4:15

UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life - 30:25

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:03:08

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Prince and Chaka Khan perform "I Feel For You" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE3l6hLS30A.

Learn more about LexCon at www.lexingtoncomiccon.com.

Interview: Alonzo Bodden on "Stupid Don't Get Tired" Mar 17, 2023

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On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat share 3 more erroneous "facts" we were taught in the 80s. Then, Will speaks with comedian Alonzo Bodden about why dumb people may not know they're dumb and what can be done about it.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 8:48

For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.

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Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email Will at will@1980snow.com or Kat at kat@1980snow.com.

Watch Alonzo's comedy special "Stupid Don't Get Tired" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB53YfmzLeU.

To see Alonzo live visit www.alonzobodden.com.

Ten Things School Got Wrong in the 80s Mar 13, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong.

Introduction - :00

Annoucements: -3:36

*Join us on Facebook Live at March 15 at 8pm Eastern

*Interview with comedian Alonzo Bodden

1980s News - 4:50

"Dumb" Stuff - 28:46

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 59:27

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.

Secret 1980s Cover Songs Mar 06, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot?

Introduction - :00

1980s News - 5:30

Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:23

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:12

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.

Interview: Dave Philpott of "Dear Mr. Kershaw" Mar 04, 2023

Show notes

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 7:32

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.

And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Order "Dear Mr. Kershaw" and the newly updated "Dear Mr. Pop Star" at www.bookshop.org.

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