Everything 80s

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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.

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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.

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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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A Very 80s Christmas! Dec 18, 2019

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Grab your hot cocoa, put on your ugly Christmas sweater, and gather around the virtual fireplace for a very 80s Christmas! In this episode, we will look back on some of the best Christmas commercials of the 80s and then check out what was the best-selling toy each year through the decade!

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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation: The Best Christmas Movie Ever Dec 11, 2019

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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation has established itself as a new Christmas classic. The movie tells the story of the Griswold family and the quest for the perfect old-fashioned family Christmas. This episode will look at the making of the movie and why it's become a staple of holiday viewing. Sh*tter was full!

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How The Top Gun VHS Changed Home Video Forever Nov 20, 2019

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If you grew up in the 80s, you knew that the video store on a Friday night was the place to be. But home video as we know it almost didn't happen if it wasn't for the Top Gun VHS release in 1986. This episode looks at how movie studios wanted nothing to do with home video or rentals, and how Top Gun changed all of this forever.

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Duck Hunt: The Original Focus Of The NES? Nov 13, 2019

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Duck Hunt is a video game that goes WAY back. It existed long before you remember it in arcades and early home box sets. It made use of a new technology and Nintendo thought that it, and not Super Mario Bros, would be the focal point of launching Nintendo in North America. Listen up to the story of Duck Hunt, the original first-person shooter.

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