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Back to the 80's
by LG and The Chad
A podcast where we discuss everything 80's. Genre movies - action, drama, horror, comedy and exploitation films ! Music from each year - rock, pop, metal, TV theme songs and everything in-between! Back to the 80's is a fun and interesting podcast where two best friends discuss a variety of topics from that magical decade. [email protected]
Episodes
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The Big Apple Has Gone Bad!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1981 John Carpenter classic, Escape from New York! Grab your cab fare and an eye patch and get ready to experience the emotional impact of one of the greatest dystopian films of the 80s! Talking all about Rod Stewart, fibermaxxing, AI...
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Midterms, Mayhem and Mysterious Women!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1985 spy thriller comedy, Gotcha! Grab your passport and hold on to your Strudel as LG and The Chad cross Checkpoint Charlie into the one of the wackiest and most charming adolescent espionage films of the decade! Discussing ordering...
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We’ll Leave the Light on for You...Check-Out Is Another Story!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1983 sequel to one of the greatest films of all time, Psycho 2! Grab the kitchen knife and dust off the furniture as LG and The Chad take a dive into what is arguably the finest sequel of the 80s! Talking all about Miss Cleo, Google...
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Just Call Me Angel of the Morning...and Hollywood Hooker by Night!
The boys are BACK and talking all about the 1984 exploitation thriller, Angel! The best movie you've ever seen about a teenage prep school student who battles a psycho-necrophiliac serial killer, who stalks and murders prostitutes!Join us as we discuss the music of Joe Esposito, Carly Simon, The...
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's a Badass!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1980 John Cassavetes film, Gloria! Talking about this essential 80s crime drama and character study is a long time coming and the Boys go all in! With a breathtaking performance by Gena Rowlands, LG and The Chad hit the high points of...
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Cops, Courtrooms, and Convenient Truths!
The Boys are back and this episode, they are talking all about the landmark 1988 true crime documentary, The Thin Blue Line! Filled to the brim with theory, thesis, inconsistencies and incongruities, they examine the story piece by piece and bring some context to modern viewers for modern times,...
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A Day at the Beach, A Lifetime of Anxiety
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1986 Neil Simon semi-autobiographical comedy drama, Brighton Beach Memoirs! Grab a seat at the dinner table for a helping of liver and onions as they deconstruct this poignant, coming of age drama about family and puberty! Discussing...
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It's Christmas...and We're all in Misery! - Part 2
Join LG and The Chad again as they spike the Eggnog and celebrate the Holiday season talking all about some of their favorite Christmas films and Holiday tunes! Discussing Bing Crosby, The Waitresses, waterbeds, Don't Open till Christmas, Less Than Zero, Bloodbeat, The Sure Thing, Rob Reiner…
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Hallways, Hormones, and Homicide!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1989 campy, Horror-Comedy classic, Cutting Class! No running in the hallways permitted as LG and The Chad hit the books on this lesser seen, late 80s gem! Talking all about Brad Pitt, Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show, K-pop chaos,...
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An Elephant Never Forgets… But the World Often Does
The Boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the brilliant and emotionally impactful 1980 David Lynch masterpiece, The Elephant Man! Grab your tissue, a copy of Romeo and Juliet and take a deep dive into what will certainly be the most profound and moving episode of the podcast!...
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Girl Power, Grease Stains and Gratuitous Nudity!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1985 raunchy sex comedy, Tomboy! Start your engines and grab your socket wrench as LG and The Chad put the pedal to the metal breaking down this slice of mid 80s exploitation! Talking about dangerous viral TikTok challenges, AI...
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Fear and Loathing in a High School Parking Lot!
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the absolute must see 1987 comedy thriller, Three O' Clock High! Grab your protractor, your cleanest shirt and every ounce of self-dignity and join us for the most anxiety-ridden day of High School you've ever seen! Talking about Steve...
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Take a Bite Out of Crime? This One Takes the Whole Leg!
The boys are back and this time they are talking all about the classic 1980 "When Animals Attack" horror film, Alligator! Put on your hip waders, grab your favorite small dog and take a dive into the city sewer system as LG and The Chad dissect this man-eating monstrosity! Talking about LG's Mom...
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Keep Your Friends Close… But Your Dead Girlfriend Closer!
The boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the 1986 Science Fiction Horror film, Deadly Friend! Wes Craven is doing his best 80s Frankenstein love story with a twist and the boys are there to flip the switch and leave you in stiches! Discussing The Love Boat, Amazon and the James...
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A Russian, An Alien and a Geologist Walk into a Bar...
The boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the 1989 science fiction horror film, Leviathan! Grab your floaties and be sure to wait at least thirty minutes before you go swimming because they're taking a deep dive into the wildest underwater alien movie of the decade! Talking all...
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Be Careful What You Wish For...You Just Might Get a Vigilante in Beige Slacks!
The Boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the insane 1985 vigilante action-thriller, Death Wish 3! A jam-packed episode that is a lean, mean, killing machine! Talking all about Blue Origin, Katy Perry, AI porn sites, Wellness Influencers, Michael Winner and Charles Bronson's...
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Down Here, You're on Your Own...
The Boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1984 debut film from the Coen Brothers, Blood Simple! Grab a shovel and get ready to dig deep into this outstanding neo-noir crime film. Discussing 38 Special, Barry Williams, The Brady Bunch, Suzanne Somers and her AI counterpart…
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Lights...Camera...Carl Weathers!
The boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the explosive 1988 action film, Action Jackson! Grab your keys and hop inside the Halley as they discuss George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys, Aerosmith, Data Centers, the HOA horror, Outdoor preschools, and express love and respect to...
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If I Only Had a Heart...
The boys are BACK and in this episode, they are talking all about the 1987 supernatural Neo-noir horror classic, Angel Heart! Taking a deep dive into this soul switching, psychological fire storm of a film. Robert De Niro, Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet! Discussing Wham!, the sultry sounds of the...
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Pratfalls, Punchlines and Post Hypnotic Suggestions!
The boys are back and this time they are talking all about the 1983 Jerry Lewis slapstick comedy film, Cracking Up! Filled to the brim with phobias and farce, they try to make some sense out of the buffoonery. Talking about Men at Work, Colin Hay, Influencers, Ethan Hawke, Lily Allen, feet pics,...
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*Tap Tap Tap* Is This Thing On?
The year is 1981 and the boys are talking all about the brilliant Brian De Palma mystery thriller, Blow Out! They are wired for sound, diving into suspense and going deep into this lesser seen gem. Discussing Glenn Frey, Miami Vice, The Eagles, shoulder pads, Cher, Michael Caine, Burgess…
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It's a Long Way to the Top...If You Wanna Baroque 'n' Roll!
The boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the 1984 American biographical period piece epic, Amadeus! A conversation for the ages, LG and The Chad are bringing Don Giovanni into the 80's and laying down some serious Sturm und Drang! Discussing Falco, Tom Hulce, F. Murray Abraham,...
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me a Cab Company!
The boys are BACK and this week they are talking all about the outrageous 1983 comedy classic, D.C. Cab! Buckle your seatbelts and grab your fare as they hit the gas on Judas Priest, Beavis and Butt-Head, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, Daylight Savings time, Veterinarian visits, Fake Busking, Yo-Yo Ma,...
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Freaks, Geeks and Serial Killers!
The boys are back and this time they are talking all about the grimy, 1981 Video Nasty slasher, Nightmare! Taking a deep dive in the world of exploitation sleaze king, David Hamilton Grant and his subsequent prosecution for the film's release, LG and The Chad get their hands dirty discussing this...
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It's Christmas...and We're all in Misery! - Holiday Edition
Join LG and The Chad as they celebrate the season discussing some of their favorite Christmas films and holiday tunes! Talking about Brenda Lee, Wham, Band Aid, Lethal Weapon, Christmas Evil, Die Hard, Gremlins, Prancer, Silent Night Deadly Night and more! Grab your eggnog and save the neck for…
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Planes, Trains and Turkey Wings!
The boys are BACK and this time they are talking all about the 1987 seminal holiday classic, Plains, Trains and Automobiles! Gather your In-Laws, pass the gravy and loosen your belt for the biggest episode yet! Talking about Cyndi Lauper, The Bangles, Pharmaceutical insanity, P Diddy, more...
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Shamrock, Satan and Stonehenge - A Halloween Extravaganza!
Carve your Jack-o'-lantern, grab your favorite candy and dim the lights because the boys are back and talking all about the 1983 seasonal cult classic, Halloween 3: Season of the Witch! Long considered a favorite among horror movie enthusiasts, LG and The Chad take a deep dive discussing this…
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Leave the Gun...Take the Cannoli!
The boys are BACK and this week they are talking all about the emotionally complex 1980 Dom DeLuise comedy-drama, Fatso! Pour on the Marinera sauce and grab some fresh Italian bread as the guys discuss The Spinners, breathy vocals, Jimmy Carter, being an AI curmudgeon, Lionsgate Entertainment,...
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Ooh Baby, I Like it Raw!
The boys are back and this week they are talking all about the chaotic and over-the-top 1986 Arnold Schwarzenegger blow out, Raw Deal! Grab your high-powered ammunition and tailor-made suits and strap in for a dive into this Italian penned, excessive 80s classic. Convoluted plots and massive body...
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Children Should be (Un)Seen and Not Heard!
The boys are back and this week they are taking a deep dive talking all about the bizarre, creepy, criminally underseen and unsettling 1980 slasher, The Unseen! Talking about Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Pink Floyd, the dangers of Boomers driving, the French town of Douchy, insane chimp owners,...
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A-Tisket, A-Tasket...My Twin Brother in a Basket!
The year is 1982 and the boys are talking all about the incredibly seedy and outrageous Frank Henenlotter film, Basket Case! Grab your popcorn and your wet wipes as the discussion goes from The Style Council, the end of summer, Gena Rowlands, the perils of couples therapy, Martha Stewart, and...
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No Class, No Principles...No Problem!
The boys are back and this week they are talking all about the 1982 juvenile delinquent classic, Class of 1984! Sharpen your pencils, grab your Trapper Keeper and get your protractor as they take a deep dive into this insane crime thriller. Discussing Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Cobra Kai, John...
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Made in America! *some assembly required
This week the boys are taking a trip to Hadleyville and talking all about the 1986 Ron Howard film, Gung Ho! Getting grimy and using a little elbow grease on the TV show Dallas, Larry Hagman's liver, The Chad's never-ending lawn maintenance, Christmas in July, Restaurant tipping, Steven Seagal's...
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Love Bites!
This week the boys are sinking their teeth into the 1985 Vampire classic, Fright Night! Talking all about how Chris Sarandon might just be the smoothest Vampire in history! Discussing Bob Rock, Motley Crue, Payola$, Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, The Oak Ridge Boys, "Dr." Phil to Dr. Ruth, Alec...
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Get Outta My Dreams...and Get Into My Government Funded Research Project!
This week the boys are talking all about the sci-fi adventure classic from 1984, Dreamscape! Dennis Quaid, Kate Capshaw, Max Von Sydow and George Wendt all make their appearance in this dark action flick. Discussing Katrina and The Waves, Nancy Reagan, Microdosing, Wally the emotional support...
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It’s a Strange World...
This week the boys are talking all about the disturbing psychological cinematic masterpiece from 1986, Blue Velvet! Join us as we dive into everything from ZZ Top, airline travel, LG's new haircut, Justin Timberlake's driving record, Corey Feldman, Donald Sutherland, Martin Mull and leaning into...
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Somebody, Somewhere is STILL Kung Fu Fighting!
This week the boys are doing their best Tiger Claw moves and talking all about the 1982 Kung Fu parody film, They Call Me Bruce?! Grab a clean Gi and join us as we dive into The Dream Academy, David Gilmour, Alan Parsons Project, Art Garfunkel and the hell that is Buc-ees. Discussing Mad Max…
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Summertime, Psychedelics and Sensory Deprivation!
This week the Boys are turning on, tuning in and dropping out with the 1980 Ken Russell masterpiece, Altered States! Take a trip through the looking glass as we discuss everything from Bananarma, Bryan Adams, caffeine consumption, John Lennon, road rage and plastic testicles! Dabney Coleman, John...
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Why'd It Have to Be Snakes?
This week the boys are blowing the roof off of the 1986 action classic, Cobra! Explosions and one-liners abound as LG and The Chad lay waste to the bad guys. Join us as we exceed all known speed limits in our 1950 Mercury of the mind. Discussing Glass Tiger, Elvis, Big Country, The A Team, A Star...
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A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Guttenburg Go Down!
The year is 1985 and the boys are talking all about the quirky and hilarious Steve Guttenburg classic, Bad Medicine! Join us as we discuss everything from Bon Jovi to Power Slap, Jimi Jamison to Hall and Oates, and movie props to Tom Selleck's moustache! Join us! www.lgandthechad.online
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Every Birthday is a gift...but this one has a body count!
This week the boys are talking all about 1981's Bloody Birthday! Come join us as we cut the cake and count the felonies of the wildest early 80s killer kids' movie you'll ever see! Also, AC/DC and a tribute to C.J. Snare.
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Bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight...and Having Nothin' but a Good Time!
This week the boys are talking all about The Untouchables from 1987. Join us as we discuss De Palma, De Niro, Bret Michaels, bad fashion decisions and trash TV!
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Southern Culture on the Rocks...and in the Bayou!
The year is 1981 and the boys are talking all about an underseen gem, Southern Comfort. Come join us for a discussion about Fred Ward, The Facts of Life, Angela Lansbury and British Synth Pop!
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Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Metal Band!
The year is 1983 and the boys are discussing the comedy classic, Trading Places! Join us as we talk about stocks, bonds, American Heroes and Guitar Legends!
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All's Fair in Love, War...and Lip-Syncing!
This week the boys discuss the year 1989. Talking all about The War of the Roses, narcissism, bad hair, celebrity boxing and Milli Vanilli!
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It's The End of the World as We Know It...and We're Going Shopping!
This week the boys discuss the year 1984 in all its post-apocalyptic goodness! Talking all about Night of the Comet, Alphaville and Steven Seagal's ponytail!
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Wake Me When It's Over...Bad Dreams and Tabloid Talk Shows!
The year is 1988 and this week the boys discuss the film Bad Dreams, Dean Cameron, Danzig and Donahue!
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Talking the Blues...Brothers, that is!
In this episode, the boys discuss the year 1980. The Blues Brothers, Mr. Townshend, embracing your past and coming to terms with the future.
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Silver Bullet, Gary Busey and more!
Going back to 1985 and discussing one of our favorite movies based on a Stephen King novel, Silver Bullet! We also discuss Flock of Seagulls from 1982 and everything in-between!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where we discuss everything 80's. Genre movies - action, drama, horror, comedy and exploitation films ! Music from each year - rock, pop, metal, TV theme songs and everything in-between! Back to the 80's is a fun and interesting podcast where two best friends discuss a variety of topics from that magical decade. [email protected]
HOSTED BY
LG and The Chad
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A podcast where we discuss everything 80's. Genre movies - action, drama, horror, comedy and exploitation films ! Music from each year - rock, pop, metal, TV theme songs and everything in-between! Back to the 80's is a fun and interesting podcast where two best friends discuss a variety of topics...
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