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Turbo Teen: Knight Rider Meets Transformers Mar 11, 2020

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Turbo Teen was a very short-lived Saturday morning cartoon from 1984 about a kid that could turn into a car. The success of Knight Rider influenced the show with the hope they could make a more kid-friendly version. This is a look back on a show that featured some of the best voice talent of the time and was given every chance to succeed - but didn't.

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Boglins: The Jim Henson Inspired Toy Mar 04, 2020

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You may or may not remember Boglins, but these were a series of small puppets that came out in the 80s. These high-quality toys were created by people who worked for Jim Henson on things like Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Show, and The Dark Crystal. The Boglins were movie-quality and a unique toy for creative kids that were one step away from Jim Henson.

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Small Wonder: A.I. in the 80s Feb 26, 2020

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Small Wonder was a science-fiction sitcom that started in 1985. It was based on a robot girl named VICKY who lived with the Lawson family under the guise she was their adopted "daughter." This is a look back on this very bizarre show, the technical nightmare it was to shoot, and how it was able to find an audience despite its shortcomings.

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Fun House: The Greatest Game Show Ever! Feb 19, 2020

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This is a look back on the greatest game show of the 80s - and possibly all-time - Fun House. Hosted by J.D. Roth, Fun House put two teams of kids together to compete in challenges and then run through the mythical Fun House. This is a look back on everything that went into making this memorable 80s game show.

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The 21 Best Movies Of The 80s Feb 12, 2020

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This episode is my countdown of the 21 best movies of the 80s from the perspective of an 80s kid. It was really hard to narrow them down considering all the classic movies that came out in the decade. For each entry I do a quick synopsis, box office success, behind-the-scenes info, and a few fun facts. This is my own personal bias, but I also factored in cultural impact, box office revenue, and re-watchability when making this list.

The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s

The Top 13 Toys Of The 80s Feb 05, 2020

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The 1980s were a golden age for toys. In this episode, we'll look at why so many amazing toys came out in the decade and then count down the best 13. Listen up to see if any of your favorites made it!

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The Howard The Duck Movie: Marvel's Greatest Shame Jan 22, 2020

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has changed the way movies and franchises now work. But there is one movie that is technically part of the MCU that puts a black eye on everything: Howard The Duck. This is a look back at one of the worst movies ever made and how something like this could ever happen.

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How Popeye Led To The Creation Of Super Mario Jan 15, 2020

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Super Mario Brothers is the best-selling game of all time and was responsible for the success of the original NES. But it never would have happened if it wasn't for Popeye the Sailor Man. In this episode, we look back on how the spinach-loving sailor paved the way for what would become Super Mario Bros.

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The Best Of The 80s In 2019! Jan 08, 2020

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This episode is a look back on some of the most interesting 80s topics I covered in 2019. We'll look at the origins of the PG-13 rating, the story of the worst video game ever made, how the Top Gun VHS release in 1986 changed home video forever, and the great Michael Keaton/Batman backlash of 1988.

The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s

Is Gremlins Actually A Christmas Movie? Dec 26, 2019

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Gremlins is a dark comedy and an 80s classic. But is it actually a Christmas movie at its core? In this episode, I look at four specific reasons that makes Gremlins a holiday classic along with a lot of interesting insights into the movie's development.

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