EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 40 MIN

7 Failed Inventions From the 1980s

from Everything 80s · host Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture and Nostalgia

The 1980s were a time of tremendous innovation and creation. It's the decade that gave us the Walkman, the PC, the Space Shuttle, the Compact Disc, and a wave of groundbreaking inventions that helped shape the world we live in today. But not everything from the 1980s could be a hit. In this episode, we'll take a look at several inventions from the 1980s that were ambitious, revolutionary--but complete flops... If you like retro tech or 1980s pop culture, this episode is a blend of both.  From forgotten gadgets, computers, video games, and even some food items, these failures help tell the story of one of the most innovative and transformative decades in history.  Get early access to new episodes, ad-free: Patreon.com/80s