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Saturday Night's Main Event: The Free Pay-Per-View on Network TV Mar 17, 2021

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Pro wrestling was king in the 1980s, and the then WWF ruled the roost. They were able to partner with NBC to air a wrestling show on NBC in place of Saturday Night Live.

Saturday Night's Main Event became a ratings smash and was instrumental in the success of the World Wrestling Federation. This is a look back on how this show came together, why it wound up on NBC on Saturday nights, and some of my own favorite moments and memories of it (one which involves me crying. I'm not joking...)

Show Notes: Saturday Night's Main Event

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British Knights Shoes: The Story of the Original Game-Changing Shoe Company Mar 10, 2021

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Shoes, music, sports, and culture all go hand-in-hand today--but this was always the case. It took a small upstart shoe company from New York to set in motion what sneakers could actually become.

This is a look back on the true game-changing shoe company: British Knights. We'll look at how they made athletic shoes a fashion accessory, how they captured the essence of a growing new art form called hip-hop, and how truly ahead of their time they really were.

Show Notes: British Knights

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The Story of The Muppet Show Mar 03, 2021

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This week, we're looking back at the incredible, and groundbreaking Muppet Show. This thing went from a show that no one wanted to touch to the most-watched program on Earth.

We'll look at the connection with Saturday Night Live, why it was filmed in England, how the show found its direction, and why it ended after just 5 years. Let's get things started...

Show notes: The Muppet Show

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10 Movie Sequels You Probably Didn't Know About Feb 24, 2021

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The 80s gave us some of the best movies of all time. But some of its sequels leave a lot to be desired. There are also a bunch you probably didn't know even existed.

Today, I'm counting down the 10 worst 1980s movie sequels that you probably didn't know about. We'll look at why they were so bad, and what caused them to fail--when they should have been great.

Show Notes: 10 Worst Movie Sequels

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The A&W Third Pounder Failed Because of Math? Feb 17, 2021

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Yes, this is a very real story. In the 80s, A&W released a third-pound burger to compete with the quarter-pounder from McDonald's. It was bigger, fresher, and cheaper. But it would fail because of the public's inability to understand fractions.

This is a look back on this baffling story, and what turned into a critical marketing lesson for future companies.

Show Notes: The A&W Third Pounder

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The 10 Best Pop Culture Cars of the 1980s Feb 10, 2021

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This is a big episode where we look at the world of cars in the 1980s. We'll look at the state of the automotive industry, the best-sellers, the duds, and the advancements.

Then, I'll count down what I think are the 10 most iconic vehicles from movies and TV. So get out of my dreams, and into my car--and let's look at the best 80s cars.

Show Notes: The Most Iconic Cars of the 80s

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Spaceballs is Better Than Star Wars: & Here's Why Feb 04, 2021

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*takes deep breath* OK, today on the show, I'm looking at several reasons why Spaceballs is as good—if not better—than Star Wars.

If you haven't canceled me--and have stuck around--I also do a review of the movie and share some of the amazing behind-the-scenes facts that include who didn't want to be in this movie, and the person you probably didn't expect that was crucial in making it.

Show Notes: Spaceballs

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The Infamous Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983 Jan 27, 2021

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What do you get when you take one of the hottest toys of all time, low inventory, and the holiday season? You get the ticking time bomb that was the Cabbage Patch Kid riots.

No toy in history has ever created a craze like the Cabbage Patch Kids did in the fall of 1983. The mayhem and violence surrounding these dolls seem to set the stage for future events like Black Friday. But this is a look back on what made this toy so huge, and the carnage that resulted.

Show notes: The Cabbage Patch Kid Riots

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The Best of the 80s in 2020 Jan 13, 2021

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This is my yearly review show where I look at the best of 1980s content in 2020. In this episode, I'll cover the topics I found most interesting, including the REAL reason behind the creation of Apple computers, the story behind a certain McDonald's item, the original forbidden video game, and more.

I'll also give my review of a book sequel that was ten years in the making and look back at the television return of a beloved 1980s character.

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The Everything 80s Christmas Special! Dec 23, 2020

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Welcome to the Everything 80s Christmas spectacular, spectacular! And in a genuine coincidence, this episode is being released on Festivus—making it a true Festivus MIRACLE!

OK, here's the plan: we will start by looking at a beloved 1980s Christmas movie, and then the sequel to it—which you've probably never heard of. Next, we will take a deep look at an iconic TV special from the 1960s that became an integral part of the holidays for kids in the 80s—and many other decades—Rankin/Bass' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

So bundle up in your coziest and ugliest Christmas sweater, grab a mug of some sort of nog, and let's settle in for the Christmas special!

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Show notes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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