1980s Now

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80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear Feb 27, 2023

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear."

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 2:48

*Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes"

1980s News - 4:45

80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40

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

Interview: The Real Slim Sherri Feb 24, 2023

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On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 5:03

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Shop Sherri's online boutique at www.shopfeatherandvine.com.

Never Too Old for the 80s Feb 20, 2023

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really).

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 4:30

*Listen for our interview with viral sensation The Real Slim Sherri.

1980s News - 7:00

Never Too Old for the 1980s - 24:45

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:04:00

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

Interview: Legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm Feb 17, 2023

Show notes

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 4:40

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Buy Joel Thurm's new book at "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season" at http://bit.ly/3XV6LEt.

Near-Miss Casting in the 1980s Feb 13, 2023

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films.

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 3:00

*Listen for our interview with legendary casting director Joel Thurm later this week. He cast most of the characters that populated the TV shows we loved throughout the 1980s.

1980s News - 5:56

Near-Miss Casting Calls in the 1980s - 48:33

Wrap-Up - 1:38:57

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

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

Interview: Synthwave Sensation Dreamkid Feb 10, 2023

Show notes

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with Ryan Morris aka Dreamkid, one of the emerging musical leaders of synthwave. Although the genre didn't exist in the 1980s, it will have you longing for the decade. Dreamkid's self-title, debut is available now everywhere and at dreamkid83.bandcamp.com.

Introduction - :00

Interview - 5:04

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

To learn more about Dreamkid and purchase his debut album visit www.dreamkid83.com.

Ten Uniquely 1980s Movie Tropes Feb 06, 2023

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon return for their first new show in 2023. First, they challenge themselves to identify the 1980s movie trope Dreamkid has scored. Then, they discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "History of the World," Madonna's upcoming tour, De La Soul's premiere on streaming and the possibility of a Short Round movie. Then, the trio discusses 10 of movie tropes that were popular in the 1980s (and should've remained in that decade).

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 4:05

*Interviews will be published as bonus episodes later in the week. This week, here our chat with social media sensation, the synthwave musician Dreamkid.

1980s News - 12:57

Ten Uniquely 1980s Movie Tropes - 39:15

Your Favorite/Hated Tropes - 1:10:15

Your Emails - 1:16:10

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

1980s News Wrap-Up for 2022 Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon randomly review the 1980s news stories they skipped throughout the year. This episode was recorded while streaming before a live audience on Facebook. To join us on a future show, follow our Facebook page.

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 4:15

*We're taking January 2023 off.

1980s News - 7:20

Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:18:30

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

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

The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made Dec 18, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

1980s News - 3:38

The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made - 29:30

Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:15:41

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.

References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-indiana-jones-films-that-never-were/

https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-unmade-cancelled-movies-reasons-explained/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3457215/indiana-jones-supernatural-horror-movie-almost/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/unmade-indiana-jones-movies/

https://www.eightieskids.com/indiana-jones-and-the-monkey-king-the-sequel-too-mad-to-get-made/

Doctor Who and the 80s w/ John Walsh Dec 12, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the director of the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel, the 1984 secret programming code just revealed, and the pole-sitting craze that swept the 80s (but really didn't).

Then, Will speaks John Walsh, author of the forthcoming "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films." Pre-order your copy everywhere books or sold or here: http://bit.ly/3YgguXe

Introduction - :30

What Jon Would Do for Money - 4:30

1980s News - 9:14

Doctor Who Recollections - 37:25

John Walsh - 43:10

Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:14:50

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.