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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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'80s News Now returns with a review of U2 at the Rose Bowl, some disturbing news about a Top Gun sequel and the passing of screen legend Roger Moore.
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Few people are more closely associated with the spirit and optimism of early MTV than Martha Quinn. As one of the original faces of MTV, Quinn helped introduce an entire generation to the music, artists and videos that defined the 1980s. Decades later, she remains one of the most beloved ambassadors of the era through her work in radio and nostalgic pop-culture programming. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Spearsy finally gets the chance to sit down with Martha for a long-awaited interview covering music, radio and the enduring emotional pull of the MTV generation.
During the conversation, Martha reflects on her transition from MTV icon to radio personality and discusses her ongoing work celebrating the music of the 1980s for modern audiences. Spearsy and Martha explore how nostalgia culture has evolved over the years and why Gen X fans continue connecting so deeply with the music and memories of the decade.
The interview also dives into one of Martha’s favorite subjects: Journey. The two discuss the band’s lasting popularity, the emotional connection fans still have with songs like Don't Stop Believin' and the complicated history surrounding former frontman Steve Perry. Along the way, the conversation touches on reunion rumors, fan hopes and why Journey’s music continues resonating across multiple generations.
Spearsy and Martha also talk about the future of ’80s-focused media, including SiriusXM’s “’80s on 8” and the broader world of nostalgia entertainment. The discussion becomes a thoughtful reflection on how the music, videos and personalities of the MTV era still provide comfort, connection and community decades after their original cultural moment.
If you love MTV history, classic rock, ’80s radio and conversations with one of the most iconic personalities of the music-video generation, 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 honor our favorite TV and movie moms of the '80s on Mother's Day, including moms from Valley Girl, Thirtysomething, Better Off Dead and more. Plus, full seggies and a special offer from HelloFresh for '80s Nation.
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Do you hate remakes of '80s movies? There were just as many remakes in the '80s, including some movies you swore had to be original. Spearsy, B-Rad and Gayle in DC share some of their favorite movies that were actually remakes. Plus, the return of Mystery TV Theme Song.
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The story of Berlin is one of reinvention, persistence and surviving the chaos of the music industry during one of the wildest decades in pop culture history. In Part Two of Spearsy’s conversation with Terri Nunn, the discussion turns toward the band’s earliest years, the highs and lows of MTV-era fame and the complicated relationships that shaped Berlin’s legacy.
This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Terri reflects on the difficult beginnings of Berlin and the challenge of carving out a unique sound during the explosion of new wave and synth-pop in the early 1980s. Spearsy and Terri discuss the band’s rise through the Los Angeles music scene and how Berlin evolved into one of the defining acts of the MTV generation with songs like The Metro and No More Words.
The conversation also revisits the legendary US Festival, one of the most ambitious music events of the decade and a defining moment for many artists from the MTV era. Terri shares stories about performing during a time when large-scale concerts were becoming cultural spectacles that blended music, technology and pure ’80s excess.
Along the way, Spearsy and Terri discuss her acting career and the strange crossover between music videos, Hollywood and celebrity culture during the 1980s. Like many musicians of the era, Terri found herself navigating opportunities beyond music as MTV transformed performers into multimedia personalities.
The interview also touches on Terri’s eventual reunion with bassist John Crawford and the emotional complexities of reconnecting creatively after years of change, success and personal growth. The conversation offers an honest and often funny look at the realities of surviving decades in the music business while maintaining artistic passion.
If you love new wave, synth-pop, MTV history and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the defining bands of the 1980s, this episode belongs in your playlist.
Warning: This episode contains some adult language.
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.
Few voices are as instantly recognizable from the MTV era as Terri Nunn of Berlin. With a blend of emotional intensity, sleek new-wave cool and fearless stage presence, Nunn helped turn Berlin into one of the defining bands of the 1980s. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Spearsy sits down with Terri for Part One of an energetic and candid interview covering music, touring and the artists who shaped her creative life.
During the conversation, Terri previews Berlin’s upcoming appearances aboard The 80s Cruise as well as performances at EPCOT in Orlando. Spearsy and Terri discuss the continuing popularity of live ’80s music events and why audiences remain so emotionally connected to the songs and artists that defined the MTV generation.
The interview also explores Terri’s early musical influences and the artists who inspired her distinctive performance style and artistic identity. Along the way, the conversation naturally turns toward David Bowie and the enormous emotional impact his passing had on musicians and fans around the world. Terri reflects on Bowie’s influence not only as a musician but also as an artist who constantly reinvented himself and encouraged individuality and creative freedom.
Spearsy and Terri also revisit Berlin’s rise during the early MTV era and the emotional connection fans still have with songs like The Metro, No More Words and Take My Breath Away. Like many great Stuck in the ’80s interviews, the discussion becomes equal parts music history, personal reflection and celebration of the strange, stylish energy that made the decade unforgettable.
If you love new wave, synth-pop, MTV nostalgia and behind-the-scenes conversations with one of the defining voices of the 1980s, this episode belongs in your playlist.
Warning: This interview contains some adult language.
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.
Our tournament is over and you have decided on who was the best movie villain of the '80s. Plus, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme song.
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We explore the music of 1987 and feature albums that were maybe a little more off the radar, including records by The Cars and Oingo Boingo. Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring hosts Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N.
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So many great albums to choose from in 1987, right? Spearsy, B-Rad and J With One N each pick one disc that they loved back in the day. Plus the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song.
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We reveal the results of round 1 and 2 of the movie villain tournament and the round 3 matchups. Plus, full seggies.
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