Stay ConnectedThe longest-running ’80s podcast—featuring interviews with music legends, movie stars, and MTV icons. Deep dives, debates, and Gen X nostalgia every week.
Hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams, the show blends sharp takes with insider stories from the people who lived it. From ’80s music and movies to MTV culture and pop culture history, each episode goes deeper than nostalgia to uncover what made the decade unforgettable.
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This week, we set the podcast time machine back to 1976! Why? To discover all the amazing tunes that topped out at NUMBER 2 on the charts! It's a weird and nostalgic show, but aren't they all?
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Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun.
Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast!
As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.
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We love hearing new music from our '80s heroes. In this episode, we highlight new singles from Howard Jones, Berlin and Tiffany. And we have a very odd conversation about body powder and candles.
Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast!
As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.
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Everything has to come to an end, and that includes our favorite TV comedies in the '80s. In this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s, your hosts each share the finale that meant the most to them, including MASH, Newhart, Cheers and Family Ties. And we ask for your input on future episodes on this topic.
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We have the latest additions to the lineup for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise! It's Bret Michaels, Loverboy and Grandmaster Flash. We have some other lineup news as well. And we talk to cruise production manager Joey Fairchild about other news and gossip on our upcoming journey.
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This week, Spearsy and Jen with One N go deep with "Standing the Test of Time" as we examine which of our loves in the '80s have fared well over the following decades. From movies, TV shows, fashion and even snack food in the '80s, we discuss the pros and cons of our favorite things.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new class of artists enshrined in their museum, but some of their songs sound awfully familiar. Yes, even rock gods recorded cover songs in the '80s. Spearsy and Jen with One N share three of their favorites, including tunes by The Cure, Roxy Music and Janet Jackson.
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It's April Fool's time again, but this year, we're going to wrap our arms around it and proudly admit to what us shamelessly laugh in the '80s. Brad, Jen and Spearsy confess to the songs, movies and people who gave us so much joy in our favorite decade.
Stuck in the '80s is a proud parter of The 80s Cruise. And the 2020 cruise is going to be even MORE epic than the first four journes. We have a new ship, new destinations and a larger than ever lineup of artists. Join us on March 8-15 on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for another adult version of spring break. And this time, the price INCLUDES your drink package. Artists performing on the Explorer of the Seas will include the B-52s, Berlin, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Tony Hadley, Tony Lewis, Dire Straits Legacy, Asia featuring John Payne, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Motels, Big Country, The Jets, Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves along with more acts to be announced soon. And when you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.
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Reaching 500 episodes is a milestone few podcasts ever achieve, and there may be no better way for Stuck in the ’80s Podcast to celebrate than with three of the most recognizable faces from the golden age of MTV. This special live episode, recorded aboard The 80s Cruise, brings together original MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood for an unforgettable conversation about music television, pop culture and the decade that changed entertainment forever.
During the live interview, the VJs reflect on the chaotic and exciting launch of MTV and the surreal experience of becoming part of a cultural revolution almost overnight. Spearsy and Brad revisit the early days of music television, when MTV transformed artists into visual superstars and permanently changed the relationship between music, celebrity and youth culture.
The conversation also dives into landmark moments from the decade, including Live Aid and the massive US Festival concerts, both of which captured the ambition and larger-than-life energy of the MTV era. Along the way, the VJs share personal stories about interviewing legendary artists, surviving the nonstop pace of music television and navigating careers tied forever to one of the most influential media platforms in history.
The discussion also touches on career regrets, overlooked artists, the complicated legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the lasting emotional connection Gen X audiences still feel toward the music and pop culture of the 1980s. Like many great Stuck in the ’80s episodes, the conversation becomes less about pure nostalgia and more about remembering what it felt like to experience an entire cultural shift in real time.
If you love MTV history, ’80s music, live-event nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who helped shape an entire generation’s relationship with pop culture, this episode belongs in your playlist.
The Stuck in the ’80s Podcast has spent nearly 20 years celebrating the music, movies, television and pop culture of the greatest decade ever. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, exclusive livestream hangouts, behind-the-scenes content and merch for longtime listeners.
And don’t forget: Spearsy and Brad will once again be part of The 80s Cruise, the ultimate floating celebration of ’80s music and nostalgia. Use promo code STUCK when booking your cabin to receive up to $250 in onboard cabin credit while sailing with fellow Gen X fans and enjoying performances and appearances from many of the decade’s biggest artists.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're back from The 80s Cruise and our listeners were waiting for us with their suggestions for favorite "Two-Hit Wonders" from our favorite decade. We also give you our favorite moments from the 2019 voyage of our epic vacation.
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