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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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Die Hard - is it a Christmas movie or not? Brad and Spearsy try to answer the question, but does anyone really care? It's just an amazing movie and it just turned 30 years old!
We honor "Die Hard," share our favorite stories about the movie and even have a "Die Hard" quiz for you on this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s.
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Few artists from the early MTV era combined sophistication, melody and emotional warmth quite like Nick Heyward. First rising to fame as the frontman of Haircut 100, Heyward helped define a stylish and energetic corner of early 1980s pop music before launching a solo career that revealed an even deeper and more reflective artistic voice. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Spearsy sits down with Nick for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity and life decades after the explosion of new wave and MTV.
During the interview, Nick reflects on the rise of Haircut 100 and the whirlwind success of songs like Love Plus One and Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl). Spearsy and Nick discuss the excitement of the early 1980s British pop scene, when colorful fashion, adventurous production and catchy songwriting collided with the rise of MTV to create an entirely new kind of global stardom.
The conversation also explores Nick’s solo career and how his songwriting evolved over the years into something more introspective and personal while still retaining the melodic richness fans loved from the beginning. Along the way, Nick reflects on the artists and influences that shaped his musical identity and why he continues feeling creatively inspired decades into his career.
Spearsy and Nick also discuss his newer life in Florida and the experience of building a creative life far removed from the chaotic music-business environment of early ’80s London. The interview becomes especially thoughtful as Nick reflects on aging, artistic longevity and the desire to continue making meaningful music rather than simply reliving the past.
If you love new wave, sophisticated pop songwriting, MTV nostalgia and thoughtful conversations with artists who continue evolving creatively long after their first success, 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.
Looking for the perfect present for the '80s fan in your life? You're in luck because this week on the podcast we share a bunch of cool ideas in the gift-giving department. Plus, we share our ideas of the "dream" gift for each of us.
Find the links to all these ideas on our blog at sit80s.com.
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True story: Stuck in the '80s has never done a full episode on Talking Heads. So we fix that - times two - this week by covering the movie "True Stories" and its signature soundtrack. Special guest host is cartoonist and musician Douglas Arthur.
Stuck in the '80s is proud to have Robinhood as a sponsor for this week's show. Robinhood lets you buy and sell stock, options and more - all commission free. And because Robinhood is a sponsor of Stuck in the '80s, they're offering our listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.
Stuck in the '80s is also partners with The 80s Cruise - spring vacation for adults! The 80s Cruise has created some special discounted rates for Stuck in the '80s listeners for its 2019 voyage. A veranda stateroom (with a private balcony) is just $2,100 a person - or just $300 a day. An ocean-view stateroom is only $1,750 a person ($250 a day). And an inside cabin is $1,400 (or $200 a day). All prices include port charges, taxes and gratuities, and all performances, interviews, parties and events presented on the cruise. Go to www.the80scruise.com to book. The promo code to use when booking is STUCK80.
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Jen with One N, B-Rad and Spearsy had to reach a compromise on this week's Thanksgiving-themed podcast: We decided to honor both the biggest "turkeys" of the '80s - movies, songs and more that were huge busts - but also agreed to hand holds and say what we were thankful for. (Spearsy was thankful that part of the show only lasted 5 minutes.)
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Oh yes, 1988 seemed like the dark ages for some music fans in our beloved decade. The magic of the early '80s was gone, and FM waves had been invaded by hair metal and teen pop queens. But there were some albums still worth discovering, including Tracy Chapman's self-titled album and a really fun (if not also dark) disc by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This week we again honor the year 1988.
Stuck in the '80s is a partner of Audible, which offers you 30 days to try Audible free, including your choice of any audiobook plus two Audible Originals. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500.
Stuck in the '80s is also a partner of HelloFresh. Brad and Steve are actually fulltime paying customers as well! Because you’re a listener at Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a brand-new special deal. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.
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We've been waiting seemingly forever to get our first look at the new Queen bio-pic Bohemian Rhapsody, and now the Stuck in the '80s gang is ready to give you our review.
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Ben Foster and Mark Dennis are co-directors of a "Time Trap," a new movie that takes inspiration from many of the time travel movies of our beloved '80s. They join the show this week to talk about the latest work, Hollywood's love affair with '80s remakes and more.
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by ForHims.com. Save $20 off your first month of the Hims anti-aging kit. Go to forhims.com/80scare.
We're also proud to announce our latest partner: Robinhood, an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos - all commission-free. Robinhood is giving Stuck in the '80s listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.
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Just in time for halloween, we honor the ghost with the most, the after-world’s greatest bio-exorcist. Thirty years after we loved him in the cineplex, we finally are ready to celebrate Beetlejuice.
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We are also thrilled to be partner with Audible, the best source for audio books so you can spend your time more wisely. And we're happy to announce that there's a new program called Audible Originals, which are exclusive audio titles created by celebrated storytellers from worlds as diverse as theater, journalism, literature, and more. Get your first audiobook free and choose two titles from a curated list of Audible Originals when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500.
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Oh, October 1988 ... you truly were a mixed bag at the old cineplex. Still, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N each found one movie to honor on its 30th anniversary: Tapeheads, Lair of the White Worm and Mystic Pizza. (Which co-host picked the chick flick? You won't know until you listen.)
This week's show is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sails with Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., OMD, Berlin, The Fixx, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, The English Beat, Starship and more this spring. Go to www.the80scruise.com to book and use the promo code STUCK to save hundreds off listed prices.
We would also like to thank HelloFresh, our favorite meal-delivery service. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.
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