1980s Now

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80s Board Games w/ Jim & Donna Pressman Dec 05, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here.

Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of many of the toys and games that we played during our youths. Together, they have just published of fascinating chronology of the company. "A Century of American Toys & Games: The Story of Pressman Toy" is now available wherever books are sold.

Which board games did/do you play? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

1980s News - 3:32

The Games in Our Lives - 31:57

Jim and Donna Pressman - 42:38

Thanks - 1:06:51

Find your next game at www.recess.net.

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

Flashback: Is This a Christmas Movie? Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at will@1980snow.com.

New Introduction - :15

Criteria for Christmas Movies - 1:48

"Trading Places" - 5:12

"Less Than Zero" - 9:12

"Gremlins" - 10:55

"Rocky IV" - 15:29

"Ghostbusters II" - 17:50

"Lethal Weapon" - 20:15

"Die Hard" - 24:50

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Flashback: Interview w/ Laila Robins Nov 23, 2022

Show notes

Will speaks with Laila Robins, who made her feature film debut as the object of Steve Martin’s affection in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."

Most recently, Laila starred on the final season of "The Walking Dead" as Pamela Milton, the governor of the Commonwealth. She’s appeared on many of the most popular series of the last several years, including Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys.

Here she shares tales about her earliest roles, including the surprising films she nearly starred in.

Introduction - :30

Interview w/ Laila Robins - 1:30

Laila on Her 1980s Film Roles - 13:16

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

Quirkiest 80s Christmas Songs Nov 21, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon share the interesting tales of 12 of the quirkiest Christmas songs of the 1980s.

*Link to Pandora Story with the playlist: https://pandora.app.link/lHI8GSCC8ub

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1980s Quantum Leap Easter Eggs in Quantum Leap Now Nov 14, 2022

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including why Paul Weller (not Robocop) called Robert Smith a k***, how there's even more Candy in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and whether the Stallone-Schwarzenegger rumor is true.

Then, we identify the original Quantum Leap easter eggs that connect it cleverly to the first six episodes of the new sequel series. Were you a fan of the original Leap? Email us at will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

Announcement - 4:37

*Help publish "Let the Music Play" book here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letthemusicplay/let-the-music-play-the-great-forgotten-randb-synth-explosion

1980s News - 6:18

Book Giveaway Winner - 28:40

Quantum Leap Easter Eggs - 30:17

Thank You and Your Feedback - 1:27:00

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

The Simpsons in the 80s w/ Brian Volk-Weiss Nov 07, 2022

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Elvira was D-listed, a premakequel series for "Friday the 13th," and Johnny Depp was still not cast in Beetlejuice 2.

Then, Will and Jon chat with Brian Volk-Weiss--CEO/founder of The Nacelle Company--about his latest docuseries "Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons." Are you fan of The Simpsons? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

Announcements - 3:03

*We're giving away the newly-published "The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion." Follow us on Facebook to learn how to win.

1980s News - 4:31

Is this a Real Simpsons Episode? - 25:40

Brian Volk-Weiss on his Simpsons Docuseries - 38:37

Your Feedback and Thanks - 1:06:48

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

80s Halloween Music, Movies and TV Trivia Oct 31, 2022

Show notes

Recorded while live on Facebook (and in costumes), Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how cassettes are making a come back, the story behind the Indy and Short Round reunion, and why "Halloween Ends" took a left turn.

Then, we challenge our Facebook Live audience to 80s trivia, including questions about movies, movies, candy and TV shows of that decade. How well did you do? Email us at will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

1980s News - 6:20

80s Halloween Trivia - 25:13

Thank You and Wrap-Up - 51:16

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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.

80s Dance Music w/ Paul Robb of Information Society Oct 24, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.

Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :30

Announcements - 2:05

*Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern for 1980 Trivia

*Get your copy of the reissued vinyl of Laurie Miller's 1986 track "Love is a Natural Magical Thing" at https://bit.ly/3F7I4yy

1980s News - 7:32

Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00

Paul Robb Interview - 45:45

Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32

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

Order your copy of "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" at https://bit.ly/3MXRE98.

Bonus: Unboxing Vintage Duran Duran w/ Durandy Oct 22, 2022

Show notes

Will and Kat are joined by Durandy to identify Kat's three unopened vintage Duran Duran posters. For over the last 30 years, Durandy has amassed the world’s largest collection of the band’s memorabilia. The unique archive includes 14,000 magazine articles, nearly 3,000 photographs and what Nick Rhodes describes as the “known collection of Duran Duran posters in the world.” More than that, however, with the publication of his books and fan outreach, our guest has built more than a tribute to his favorite band, he’s built a community.

The Unboxing - 25:26

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.

Creepy 900 Numbers in the 80s Oct 17, 2022

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Heather Langenkamp would like to return to the "Nightmare" series, Batman's favorite wheels, and when Satan Panic is returning to the airwaves.

Then, we chat about the creepy 900 numbers that dominated TV ads and our phones in the late 1980s. Did you call any? Email us your thoughts to will@1980snow.com.

Introduction - :28

Announcement - 4:12

*Bonus audio and video episodes this week.

1980s News - 5:28

Creepy 900 Numbers - 24:10

Thank You and Wrap-Up - 57:37

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.

Purchase "Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s" here: https://bookshop.org/books/satanic-panic-pop-cultural-paranoia-in-the-1980s/9781903254868

More 900 Numbers: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/10/12/1980s-horror-hotlines-phone-numbers-weird-wonderful-list-1-900-909-creep/

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