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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We honor two underrated movies from the summer of 1982: Night Shift and The Beastmaster. So stirring is our tribute that you'll immediately want to adopt ferrets as pets - or become pimps. One or the other.
This episode also features full seggies and the answers to our trivia challenge. Enjoy.
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Few bands captured the loud, energetic spirit of early 1980s arena rock quite like Loverboy. With massive choruses, guitar-driven hooks and anthems built for car stereos and packed arenas, the band became one of the defining rock acts of the MTV era. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Spearsy welcomes Paul Dean for a conversation about the band’s beginnings in Canada, their rise to international fame and the songs that helped soundtrack a generation.
During the interview, Paul reflects on the formation of Loverboy and the band’s climb through the late ’70s and early ’80s rock scene. Spearsy and Paul discuss the creative process behind classic hits like Working for the Weekend, Turn Me Loose and Lovin' Every Minute of It — songs that became staples of FM radio, sports arenas and MTV playlists throughout the decade.
The conversation also explores the larger culture of 1980s rock music, when bands like Loverboy thrived in an era built around live concerts, album-oriented radio and larger-than-life stage performances. Along the way, Paul shares stories about touring, songwriting partnerships and the challenge of maintaining momentum during one of the most competitive periods in mainstream rock history.
Spearsy and Paul also discuss The 80s Cruise and the continuing popularity of live nostalgia events where Gen X fans gather to celebrate the music that shaped their youth. The conversation highlights the emotional staying power of rock songs tied to road trips, summer nights, high-school memories and the excitement of growing up during the MTV generation.
If you love arena rock, classic FM-radio hits, MTV nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the defining rock bands of the 1980s, 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.
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The '80s Cruise director reveals the final lineup of theme nights for the 2018 voyage. Also, trivia challenge for you at home and full seggies!
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Were they midnight movies or just classic cult flicks? We love them all the same. This show we honor Heavy Metal, Ladies and Gentlemen - The Fabulous Stains, Rock n' Roll High School and Where the Buffalo Roam. Featuring guest hosts Just Drew and Jen with One N.
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We rarely talk about TV in the '80s, do we? That changes this week when we honor three '80s flicks that became noteworthy (if short-lived) TV series: Blue Thunder, Fast Times and Alien Nation. Featuring a special guest host!
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We asked for your favorite sounds of summer from the '80s and you delivered, along with some fun letters. Plus, full seggies.
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Here are two '80s movies that nobody talks about: Roxanne and Dragnet. But why? We honor these flicks on their 30th anniversary. Also, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. And we say goodbye to a special friend of the show and our '80s family.
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B-Rad, Speary and Jen with One N return with their fave songs of the summer. Sponsored by The '80s Cruise. Save $1,000 or more when using the promo code STUCK. Also, visit our partner Hello Fresh and save $30 when using the promo code RADICAL 30.
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Author and podcaster Scott Ryan joins the show to talk about his new book "Thirtysomething at 30." Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of his book, which interviews all the main players in the landmark '80s TV show. Also, full seggies. Sponsored by 80s in the Sand and HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first HelloFresh order using the promo code RADICAL 30.
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It's graduation season. Time to think back to the movies that colored our view of high school and college graduation in the 80s, including Back to School, St. Elmo's Fire, Say Anything and more. B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N share their own stories too. Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30.
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