Everything 80s

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The Complete Stranger Things Season 3 Recap: Part Deux Jul 12, 2019

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This is the second part of my two-part review on Stranger Things season 3. In this second part, we'll break down the last four episodes, explore the themes and plot, look at the character arcs, and analyze the ending and the whole season. We'll also look at all the 80s references including music, movies, TV shows, and a lot of things you may have missed!

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The Complete Stranger Things Season 3 Recap: Part 1 Jul 11, 2019

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This is the first of a two-part episode where I break down the entire third season of Stranger Things. We'll look at all eight episodes, discuss the plot, themes, characters and all the 80s music, movies, and references that make Stranger Things season 3 so great.

Show notes: Season 3 review

The 20 Best Bands Of The 80s Jul 10, 2019

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The 80s are a pretty iconic time for music. You've got news styles and genres coming out like hip-hop and new wave and its setting the stage for a huge new music movement. You've got the start of MTV, and also the Walkman - both of which are changing the way we consume music. This episode looks back on 20 of the very best bands of the 1980s.

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Stranger Things Season 3 Preview Show Jun 29, 2019

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It's almost here... If you love Stranger Things as much as I do there's no doubt you're salivating waiting for the third season. I thought I would do a preview show that looks at why this show has been so successful, a recap of season's 1 and 2, and what to expect from season 3. We'll also look at some theories and maybe a few spoilers...

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Did the Gobots Set the Stage For Transformers? Jun 26, 2019

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Transformers and Gobots were huge in the early 80s but the Gobots may have beaten them to the punch while ending up as the second-class citizen. This episode shares the history of the Gobots, their origins in Japan, and how they may have set the standard for toys - and cartoons - that the Transformers, and many others, copied with better success.

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Was Honey I Shrunk The Kids A Disney Horror Film? Jun 19, 2019

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Honey, I Shrunk THe Kids was a live-action comedy/adventure released by Disney in 1989. It tells the story of an inventor who accidentally shrinks down his, and his neighbors' kids and they have to journey through their backyard to safety. The movie has a lot of horror elements and was making Disney nervous during production. This episode looks back on everything that went into making the movie and a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff you may not have been aware of!