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Dancing With Ourselves: A Totally RAD 80's Podcast
by D.W.O
80s kids Jimmy, Eric, Josh, Kane & Jeremy are celebrating the greatest decade of all time! The party includes: A PLETHORA of guests, storytelling, totally RAD events, and much more. Join us on this epic 80s adventure!
Episodes
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#144 — What the Hell Are We Gonna Talk About Tonight? | Judge Wapner, Jury Duty & Gen X Chaos
What happens when four Gen X guys show up to record a podcast with absolutely no idea what the hell they’re going to talk about? Apparently, you just start talking and see where the hole takes you. DWO EP144 begins with Jimmy, Jeremy, Josh, and Kane admitting there is no topic. No prepared macro...
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#143 - How Did We Get Anywhere Before GPS? | Gen X Maps, Landmarks & Getting Lost
Before Google Maps, smartphones, live traffic, and that little blue dot always knowing where the hell you are, how did we actually get anywhere? Jimmy, Jeremy, Josh, and Kane go back to the Gen X world of paper road maps, road atlases, handwritten directions, landmarks, gas-station advice,...
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#142 — AI Was Already Here | From Cybernetics to ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence feels like it exploded into our lives overnight. But did it? In DWO EP142 — AI Was Already Here, Jimmy, Jeremy, Josh and Kane go digging through the history of artificial intelligence and discover that the machines have been creeping into our lives for a hell of a lot…
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#141: Waiting Was an Actual Part of Life
Before streaming, smartphones, instant messaging, same-day delivery, and live tracking, waiting wasn't a malfunction in life. Waiting was an actual part of life. In DWO EP141, Jimmy, Kane, and Jeremy go back to the Gen X world where you took pictures and waited days to find out whether they were...
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#140: Struggle Cuisine — Eat What You Got! | Gen X Comfort Food
#DWO #DancingWithOurselves #StruggleCuisine #EatWhatYouGot #GenX #GenXPodcast #GenXNostalgia What cheap, weird, improvised, or downright questionable childhood meal do you still eat today—even though everybody else thinks it looks disgusting? DWO EP140 began with Kane and his infamous...
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#139: Guard Your Swatch! — The Odyssey Spoilers & Gen-X Fashion Fads
⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: Jimmy reviews Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey from approximately 8:55–20:00. Skip directly to 20:00 if you have not seen the movie. What time is it? Apparently, it’s time to stretch fluorescent rubber across the face of an already colorful plastic watch. This week, Dancing With...
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#138: School Daze — Are We Smarter Than the Schools That Raised Us?
Class is back in session—and this time, the Gen X kids are grading the system that graded us. In DWO EP138: School Daze, Jimmy, Jeremy, and Kane (Josh was at a Soccer festival for World Cup26) examine the American education system from its earliest foundations through the classrooms of the 1970s,...
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#137: Guest Tom Hippler — Boxed In, Fanacek & 80s TV Madness
DWO Ep137 welcomes guest Tom Hippler, creator and host of Fanacek and author of Boxed In - Trapped in 80s Television! This week, the DWO crew climb straight into the glowing CRT and get trapped in the beautiful madness of 70s and 80s television. Tom brings the Fanacek energy with deep TV…
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#136: Uncle Buck Black Boxed Us — John Candy, 80s Chaos & DWO Adaptation
We had a plan. The DWO crew was going to do a Zoom-recorded Uncle Buck watch party. Movie on silent. Crew talking over it. Sound bites ready. Big pancakes. Big 80s energy. Big John Candy love. Then Paramount+, Zoom, the internet, and the black-box goblin said: Nope. So we did what DWO does best.…
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#135 The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects | Michael Winslow & the 80s Human Soundboard
This week on Dancing With Ourselves: A Totally RAD 80s Podcast, the crew dives into one of the most unforgettable “wait, what’s that guy’s name again?” icons of the decade: Michael Winslow, the man best remembered by Gen X as Larvell Jones from Police Academy and the human sound-effects machine…
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#134 - Gen X Checks the Stats: 1980s Numbers That Raised Us
This week on Dancing With Ourselves: A Totally RAD 80s Podcast, we’re checking the stats. Gen X grew up surrounded by numbers we could not verify: TV ratings, Billboard charts, arcade high scores, baseball card stats, report cards, inflation, mortgage rates, toy crazes, AIDS PSAs, crime scares,...
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#133 Gen X Was a Cover Song - The songs, stories, and scares we thought were originals
In this episode of Dancing With Ourselves, the crew dives into one of the most Gen X ideas ever: What if Gen X itself was basically a cover song? We start with the shocking number of classic 80s and 90s songs that were actually covers, remakes, or reinterpretations of earlier tracks. From…
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#132 — Sonic Booms: Shockwaves, Meteors & Boom Boxes
What the boom was that? In this episode of Dancing With Ourselves, the crew dives into the loud, strange, and strangely nostalgic world of sonic booms. We start with recent reports of mysterious boom events in South Carolina and Massachusetts/New England, then use those real-world shockwaves as…
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#131 - Gen X Checks the Receipts: What We Were Taught vs What Actually Happened
Gen X grew up with school posters, TV specials, public health warnings, government messaging, and media scares that shaped how we saw the world. The Food Pyramid told us to load up on bread. Pluto was the ninth planet. Y2K was going to crash civilization. Duck-and-cover drills were supposed to…
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#130: Died Twice in Raiders — Pat Roach & the Hidden Henchmen of 80s Movies
DWO Ep#130 goes full Gen X nostalgia with a deep-cut tribute to Pat Roach — the towering British wrestler-turned-actor who became one of the greatest “wait, THAT guy?!” faces of 80s action cinema. You may not know his name immediately, but if you grew up watching Indiana Jones, Conan, Willow…
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#129 The You Know Who Episode: 80s Pop Icon Energy, Gen X Memory, and the Madness of Fame
Episode 129, recorded Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This week, Jimmy saw the new movie about one of the biggest pop-culture figures of all time, and that launched the crew into a full Gen X memory dive. We do not just talk about the music. We talk about the era, the videos, the dancing, the glove, the...
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#128 – What Happened on May 5, 1985? | Gen X Trivia Night
Dancing With Ourselves is back. After a long publishing pause, Jimmy, Jeremy, Josh, and Kane return with Episode #128 — a Gen X trivia night built around one question: What was the world like on May 5, 1985? The boys jump back into the 80s for a nostalgia-heavy episode covering music, movies, TV,...
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#127 Protecting Borders with Ray Cervantes: Sleeping Dragons & Southern Borders
Recorded on November 5, 2024, this long-awaited new episode marks the triumphant return of the Dancing With Ourselves (DWO) podcast after a four-month release hiatus! The DWO crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—come back swinging with special guest Roy Cervantes: retired Air Force K-9 handler, former U.S....
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#126 Cross Generational Conversation with YouTube Gen-Z'er JayFlex
Recorded on November 5, 2024, the D.W.O. crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—welcome special guest JayFlex, a London-based Gen-Z YouTuber known for his hilarious and insightful reaction videos. With his channel, JayFlexREAL, JayFlex dives into all things Gen X, reacting to the movies, music, and culture...
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#125 A Gen X Deep Dive with Natalie from My So-Called Gen X Life
Episode 125: A Gen X Deep Dive with Natalie from My So-Called Gen X Life Recorded on October 29, 2024, Josh and Jimmy welcome Natalie from the YouTube channel My So-Called Gen X Life for an epic journey through the heart and humor of Generation X. (Get well soon, Kane! 💖) Natalie brings her…
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#124 A Journey with Drew Arnott of Strange Advance
Episode 124: "A Journey with Drew Arnott: The Creative Force Behind Strange Advance" In this episode, the D.W.O. crew—minus Kane (sending you 💖 for a speedy recovery!)—sits down with the incomparable Drew Arnott, creator and driving force behind the 80s New Wave & Prog Pop band, Strange Advance....
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#123 Renovations, Happy 4th of July!, Fuses & Shenanigans, TMNTs, 'EhQwity.EqWAliti', NFTs, and very little 80s Stuff
Episode 123: Renovations, Happy 4th of July!, Fuses & Shenanigans, TMNTs, 'EhQwity.EqWAliti', NFTs, and very little 80s Stuff Recorded on July 2, 2024, this episode takes a winding journey through a variety of topics as Josh, Jimmy, and Kane take the mics. With plenty of detours and rabbit holes,...
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#122 Hawk Tua, AI Music Making, Rabbit Holes, The Brat Pack, Military Stuff (of course!), & Sufficient 80s Stuff...
Episode 122: "Hawk Tua, AI Music Making, Rabbit Holes, The Brat Pack, Military Stuff (of course!), & Sufficient 80s Stuff..." Recorded on June 25, 2024, with your favorite trio—Josh, Kane, and Jimmy—this episode is a wild ride through a mix of intriguing topics. Whether it’s tech, the military…
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#121 PinkEYE & Staphylococcus, 80's Vigilante Justice #GaryWhy!, Mob & MOB Mentality, and GUNs
Episode 121: "PinkEYE & Staphylococcus, 80's Vigilante Justice #GaryWhy!, Mob & MOB Mentality, and GUNs" Recorded on June 13, 2024, Kane, Josh, and Jimmy dive headfirst into a rollercoaster of topics in this episode of D.W.O. From bacteria to vigilante justice, nothing’s off the table—especially...
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#120 A Chat with Legendary Producer & Songwriter Chris Birkett: From the Studio to the Stage
A Chat with Legendary Producer & Songwriter Chris Birkett: From the Studio to the Stage Stop now and watch this!👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJADLG6wOzA In Episode 120, recorded on 03 Sep 2024, the D.W.O. crew sits down with the legendary Chris Birkett—singer, songwriter, and acclaimed...
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#119 Panama, South America & 80s Stuff: A Chat With Brett Mikkelson - International Man of Mystery
Episode 119: "Panama, South America, & The 80s: A Chat with Brett Mikkelson, International Man of Mystery" Recorded on August 20, 2024, the D.W.O. crew welcomes special guest Brett Mikkelson, former Army Intelligence, a Panamanian resident for over 30 years, and all-around International Man of...
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#118 Gout, Drinking, Donations & Tips, TAXES!..., Magazines, Killdozer, & Other 80s Stuff
⚠️ Disclaimer: We are NOT Medical or Legal authorities. Seriously, if you're taking advice from us, you might want to rethink your life choices. Listen for the laughs, not the legal or medical wisdom. You've been warned! 🤣 Episode 118: "Gout, Drinking, Donations & Tips, TAXES!..., Magazines,...
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#117 Ghosts in the Machine, Computers, SEARS, Sodom & Momoraah, Laws (we're NOT lawyers), ...& a Fair Amount of the 80s Stuff...
Episode 117: "Ghosts in the Machine, Computers, SEARS, Sodom & Momoraah, Laws (we're NOT lawyers), ...& a Fair Amount of the 80s Stuff..." Recorded on May 7, 2024, the D.W.O. crew dives into a whirlwind of topics that will have you hooked from start to finish. We’re talking everything from the...
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#116 Cars, Protests, SNL, More Useless Lists, ChezNutz, Enough 80s Stuff, & Midgets
Episode 116: "Cars, Protests, SNL, More Useless Lists, ChezNutz, Enough 80s Stuff, & Midgets" Recorded on 25 Apr 2024 Description: Recorded with your favorite trio, Kane, Josh, and Jimmy, this episode is packed with the usual shenanigans and a whole lot more. Titled "Cars, Protests, SNL, More...
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#115 Technology, Biology, Boxing...Some 80's Stuff & Cat Scratch Fever
Episode 115: "DWO #115 Technology, Biology, Boxing...Some 80's Stuff & Cat Scratch Fever" Recorded on April 18, 2024, with hosts Kane, Josh, and Jimmy. In this jam-packed episode, the D.W.O. crew dives headfirst into a wild mix of topics, covering everything from cutting-edge technology and…
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#114 Self Censoring, with a Little Help from Algorithms, & Some 80s Stuff w/Special Guest Uncle Stephen
Episode 114: "Self Censoring, with a Little Help from Algorithms, & Some 80s Stuff w/Special Guest Uncle Stephen" Recorded on April 11, 2024, this episode is a tasty blend of tech talk and '80s nostalgia with a smoky twist. The D.W.O. crew sits down with Uncle Stephen from Buffalo’s own Uncle...
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#113 Kids in America the cover band, and of course other non 80s stuff & AI
Episode 113: Kids in America the cover band, and of course other non 80s stuff & AI: The Ultimate '80s Revival with Mike and Shannon Get ready to dust off your leg warmers and crank up the synths! This week, the D.W.O. crew sat down with Mike and Shannon from the ultimate '80s tribute band, Kids…
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#112 Boy's Don't Cry & Wanting 2 be Cowboys (A Chat with Nick Richards)
Episode 112: Boys Don't Cry & Wanting 2 be Cowboys (A Chat with Nick Richards) Follow Nick HERE👉 https://www.facebook.com/BOYSDONTCRYBAND/ & HERE👉 https://lost80slive.com/artist/boys-dont-cry-2/ Calling all Star Wars nerds and '80s music aficionados! On this special May the Fourth (be with you)...
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#111 Everything is Amway Freejack, The Joker, Batman, Flat Earth... & Other Stuff
Episode 111: "Everything is Amway Freejack, The Joker, Batman, Flat Earth... & Other Stuff" Hold onto your conspiracy hats and prepare for a whirlwind episode with Kane, Josh, and Jimmy as they dive into a mind-bending mix of topics recorded on April 2, 2024. This time, the conversation kicks off...
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#110 Puffy, COPS, & a bunch of non 80's stuff
Episode 110: "Puffy, COPS, and a Bunch of Non 80's Stuff" Prepare for another whirlwind episode with Kane, Josh, and Jimmy as they tackle topics that veer wildly off the 80s path. Recorded on March 28, 2024, this episode covers everything from the legendary Puff Daddy's latest antics to the...
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#109 Hot Wheels & Other Stuff
HotWheels: Rolling Through Nostalgia Vroom vroom! 🚗💨 Buckle up for a ride down memory lane with Jimmy and Kane as they dive into the world of HotWheels, those iconic toy cars that had every kid flooring it in their living room. Recorded on March 5, 2024, this episode is packed with more twists...
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#108 An Evening with Michale Graves (the Misfits)
This week the Misfits magic continues as we sit down with Michale Graves, the iconic voice that helped redefine punk in the '90s. Fresh off our rabbit hole adventures, we dive deeper into the anarchy of melodies with Michale, exploring his journey through music and mayhem. From his days with the...
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#107 Rabbit Holes & Horror Punk
Strap in for a wild ride with Jimmy, Josh, and Kane as they dive headlong into the twisty tunnels of their thoughts, winding through the 1980s and beyond. This episode, recorded on February 27, 2024, is a thrilling free-for-all where the trio tries valiantly to cling to the decade they adore…
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#106 Happy Birthday Kane!
Join Jimmy and a very birthday-ish Kane, as they tackle the complex mystery of the calendar. Recorded on what they believed was February 20, 2024... or was it the 19th? Or perhaps they've plunged into February 21st without realizing? Dive into this hilarious episode where the only thing not in...
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#105 George The Russian, Part 2
Here is Part 2 of our great convo with George. Please visit his YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@GeorguiKasaev & https://www.youtube.com/@georgekassaev8612 If you listen until the end, all of your wildest dreams will come true...😁 Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter |...
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#104 George The Russian, Part 1
Episode #104: George The Russian, Part 1 Join us as we dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of George, the only man who can sell you a house with a roundhouse kick. In this episode, we crack open the first chapter of "George The Russian," a man whose resume reads like a Chuck Norris fanfic....
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#103 10 Derricks is the Worst
Welcome back, 80s Kids! We have yet another totally rad conversation for you all this week full of Valentine's Day, politics, religion, and our AI buddy Derrick. As you can tell, it's going to be awesome. Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our...
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#102 A Totally Rad Movie Review: Better of Dead
In this week's episode, Jimmy, Josh, and Kane watch the 80s classic Better Off Dead and talk about it. Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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#101 And We're Back with Derrick...
Hey 80s Kids! So we met Derrick, then Jimmy had a one on one conversation with him, and today the conversation continues with Part 2 of "Hey Derrick..." What do you think of our gpt? Let us know on social media! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our...
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#100 Interview with Derrick
It's DWO's 100th EPISODE!!! Enjoy this special interview between Jimmy and his new friend Derrick...can you guess what is special about Derrick before the end? Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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#099 Hey Derrick...
Jimmy is obsessed with AI—and has created a gpt for DWO! Meet Derrick. Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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#098 Kind of a Bummer
In this last installment of Angelo Bovara's visit, the guys get DEEP into many off-the-wall topics....even more than usual. You'll enjoy this episode where the guys discuss aliens, therapy, and having sex with your parents! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube...
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#097 Culinary School Dropout
This week, DWO welcomes BACK 80s kid, Angelo Bovara, for MORE totally rad 80s stories from his life in the 80s and time in the military. Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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#096 Therapy with Angelo
This week, DWO welcomes 80s kid, Angelo Bovara. Get ready for some totally rad 80s conversation with this extremely interesting individual with a unique take on the 80s. Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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#095 We Went Into the Woods and Shot Each Other
This week the guys are back with their totally rad 80s list! Enjoy the rest of "15 Bodacious Facts About the 80s!" Support the show Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!
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80s kids Jimmy, Eric, Josh, Kane & Jeremy are celebrating the greatest decade of all time! The party includes: A PLETHORA of guests, storytelling, totally RAD events, and much more. Join us on this epic 80s adventure!
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