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Free Preview: Labyrinth
Hey — I've never shared this with free followers before, but I wanted to give you a taste of what's available here on Patreon.For just a few dollars a month, the lowest tier (Marty McFly level) gets you the first access to new podcast episodes--ad-free--a few days before they get released on all...
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Podcast First Look: She-Ra: Princess of Power
It started as a He-Man spinoff, but She-Ra: Princess of Power soon became a pop culture force all her own.This is a look back at the creation, launch, and success of She-Ra, a toy and animated series that some in the industry thought was a huge risk.At this point in the 80s, many animated shows...
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Podcast First Look: The Story of Film Before Digital
So this is a bit of a niche/experimental episode.After seeing the IMAX release of Back to the Future, I began to think more about the experience of watching movies on real film--specifically 35mm and 70mm film--and about seeing movies the way they were meant to be seen.And it turns out that…
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Podcast First Look: The History of Chuck E. Cheese
What do you get when you combine video games, Disneyland, and a coyote? You get the foundations for one of the most beloved restaurants of all time--and the dream destination for any birthday party.This is the history of Chuck E. Cheese, a restaurant with origins that go back to the early 70s.…
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Podcast First Look: Beetlejuice
After years and years of speculation, and talks that seemingly went nowhere, a Beetlejuice sequel is about to hit theatres. Today. we go back to 1988 to revisit the original. But it was a bizarre project that no one was quite sure what to make of. Its director was coming off a pretty big surprise...
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Podcast First Look: New York City in the 80s
"Drop dead..."These were the words spoken by President Gerald Ford to New York City when they turned to the government for federal help.It was the mid-70s, and financially, New York was hanging by a thread. The city was full of crime, garbage, a crumbling infrastructure--and out of money.NYC was...
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Movie Review: National Lampoon's Vacation
Summer vacation is still going, so why not look back at the ultimate vacation film and the beginning of the vacation franchise?Welcome to the Patreon-only, Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast and today we travel back more than 40 years to 1983 and revisit a comedy classic.Today, we'll do a full...
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Podcast First Look: Forgotten Video Game Systems
If you're a long-time listener (or know your video game history) you know all about the great video game crash of 1983. The crash took a multi-billion dollar industry down to just $100 million within a few years. This had a huge effect on Atari and it would take the NES to completely resurrect…
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Podcast First Look: Saturday Night Live in the 80s
As the new decade began, SNL was hanging by a thread. It had only been five years since it first began, but the late-night sketch comedy show had already become a huge part of pop culture and made stars out of its cast.But things were about to change--big time...The 1980s was a make-or-break…
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Podcast First Look: Tim Burton's Batman
This is a big one.When I started putting this episode together, I mostly wanted to focus on the success of the movie during the incredible summer of 1989.But the story goes so much deeper--all the way back to the very early days of comics.The story of Tim Burton's Batman is also the story of the...
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Podcast First Look: The 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics
It's been almost exactly 40 years to the day since one of the most important Summer Olympics in the history of the modern Games. The Summer Olympics were coming off two less-than-ideal previous editions and very few cities even wanted to host. 1976 in Montreal was a financial disaster and the…
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Movie Review: The NeverEnding Story
There are a handful of movies that may best represent the entire 1980s. Today, we look back at one of them.Welcome to the Patreon-only, Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast. This is just for members of the Boba Fett level and above, and today it's one of the most beloved classics ever made.We'll...
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Podcast Firstlook: Madballs
One of the very first podcasts I ever recorded for Everything 80s was about Madballs. I took it down years ago because it was too short and didn't capture everything I wanted.I'm hoping this episode does. This is the full history of Madballs, the unique toy/ball that created quite the dent in the...
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Podcast First Look: Andy Kaufman Creates Chaos in the 1980s
When does performance art go too far? How long do you suspend disbelief before you start asking yourself whether what you are seeing is actually real? Or is that the whole point...When it comes to performance art, there may be no better performer ever, than Andy Kaufman. And in the 1980s, he took...
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Podcast First Look: The Summer of 1984 at the Movies
1987 was a good one, and so was 1989, but summertime at the movies might not get better than the summer of 1984.Today we look back on that magical summer of '84, the summer that gave us some of the best movies of not just the 80s--but of all time.In 1984, it felt like the summer blockbuster…
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Podcast First Look: Jim Henson in the 80s
As big as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show were in the 70s, they were nothing compared to what Jim Henson had in store for us in the 80s.From two groundbreaking films to a third Muppet movie, the 1980s is when Jim Henson really shines. From a beloved children's series to a cherished cartoon, the...
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Podcast First Look: The History of The TurboGrafx-16
Mario and Luigi were dominating the North American video game market. The NES had rejuvenated the industry after the great Video Game Crash of 1983, and the Sega Master System proved to be a worthy competitor.It seemed as if video games had peaked, and this new 8-bit technology had changed gaming...
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Everything 80s Movie Review: Labyrinth
When The Dark Crystal came out in 1982, it horrified a lot of younger viewers.This was part of Jim Henson's intent, but after it wasn't a huge hit in theatres--he didn't want to make the same mistake.But he still wanted to make another fantasy film and push the boundaries of puppeteering. It took...
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Podcast First Look: Pee Wee's Playhouse
Add this to the list of episodes I can't believe I haven't made yet.When it first aired back in 1986, no one knew what to think of it; especially critics and parents. It was loud, bold, colorful, and crazy... and kids loved it.Pee-Wee's Playhouse was like nothing else on TV. As Saturday mornings...
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Podcast First Look: The Remarkable Story of Tony Hand
Even if you're a hockey fan, you probably don't know the name Tony Hand. But that's understandable, as his connection to the NHL was very short-lived. But not because he wasn't good enough--not by a long shot...As we reach the mid-80s, the Edmonton Oilers are on top of the hockey world. And…
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Podcast First Look: 10 Forgotten Movies From the 80s
Not long ago, I looked back on 10 forgotten TV shows from the 80s. Today, we look at the forgotten movies.These are the ones that could have been huge hits--but just weren't. They feature great directors, actors, special effects, and stories, but had too many variables going against them.Between...
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Podcast First Look: 1983
This was certainly a year for the books...Today, it's an all-new version of my review of 1983. Besides the new production and sound clips, there is a lot of new info about the movies, music, TV shows, cartoons, sports, and video games that make up a remarkable year.1983 is also the year that…
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Podcast First Look: The Best Snacks & Junkfood of the 80s
Some of these surprised me.I could have sworn there were certain snacks that came out before--or after--the 1980s. But some of the all-time best did indeed come out during the 80s.This is a look back on the best snacks and junk food that the decade had to offer. We'll look at some candy…
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Podcast First Look: The Story of the First Cell Phone
In September 1973, Martin Cooper from Motorola did something no human had ever done before. From the streets of New York, he made the world's first cellular phone call. It was just a prototype, but this kicked off a 10-year, and $100 million journey to get a true mobile phone on the market.The...
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Movie Review: Top Gun
I feel the need, the need for a new Everything 80s movie review podcast...Movies of the 1980s don't get much bigger than Top Gun; today we look back on the biggest and most successful movie of 1986.This Patreon-only episode is for members of the Boba Fett level and above, and today, we'll do a…
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Podcast First Look: The Discovery of The Titanic
There wasn't much time left...Underwater explorer Robert Ballard was busy with a top-secret, underwater mission. But his real sights were set on finding the wreck of the most famous ship of them all...This is the story of the discovery of Titanic, an event many thought would never happen. But in...
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Podcast First Look: Flight of the Navigator
As a kid, Flight of the Navigator was one of my all-time favorite movies. I can't tell you how many times I watched it.But I had no idea how groundbreaking it was from a technical standpoint, and how it seems to have influenced the future of CGI (including influencing a certain blockbuster...
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Podcast First Look: Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock was a lot of things; entertaining, funny, musical, insightful, and imaginative.But it was also an instrumental part of the growth of HBO. It was the show that kids loved and parents were ok with us watching. And this was the case worldwide as Fraggle Rock spread to many, MANY...
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Podcast First Look: When the VCR Was Almost Banned
This is a show I've been wanting to make for a while.But it's one that took a ton of research because it went so much deeper than I ever knew. And, for most of us, it's something we probably had no idea was even happening back in the early 80s. This is the story of the Betamax Case and how, if...
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Podcast First Look: 10 Iconic Albums That Just Turned 40
Last year, I covered a dozen or so albums from 1983 that are now over 40 years old. Today, it's a trip back to 1984 and a new crop of albums that are now over the hill.But these are no ordinary albums as it's a year with some of the most monumental records ever released. And back when people…
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Movie Review: The Last Starfighter
If you have some downtime this Easter Weekend, I've got you covered with a brand new edition of the Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: The Last StarfighterThis is just for members of the Boba Fett level and above, and today we travel back to 1984 to revisit a movie that was quite ahead of its...
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Podcast First Look: Who Shot JR?
The 1980s really did start with a bang...Just a few months into a new decade, we got one of the biggest cliffhangers in television history: The Who Shot JR episode of Dallas.Depending on how old you are, you may remember what a massive TV event this was, and everyone had to spend more than 7...
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Podcast First Look: The Fashion of the 80s: From Acid Wash to Leg Warmers
It's amazing how one decade had so many distinctive looks. From bright neon to Run-DMC's street fashion and from Madonna to the Yuppies on Wall Street, there might not be another decade with such a variety of distinctive fashions and styles. Today, it's a look back on the items, styles, and...
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Podcast First Look: You Can't Do That On Television
If you know what follows the words, "I don't know..." it means you grew up with one of the most creative, bizarre, and beloved kids' shows of all time.You Can't Do That On Television started out as a low-budget program on CJOH-TV in Ottawa, Canada. And it quickly drew in a lot of kids intrigued…
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Podcast First Look: 1982 Year-in-Review
I looked back at the year 1982 a few years ago, but this is an all-new version of what may be the standout year of the early 80s--especially when it comes to all things pop culture. It's the year that gave us the biggest movie of the decade (along with another that became one of the most...
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Podcast First Look: The Birth of the IBM PC
Back in the early 80s, I don't remember anyone with a computer. By the end of the decade, they started to become as common in households as a TV or microwave.And a big part of this was all thanks to the IBM PC 5150, a machine created for the masses.This is a look back on the remarkable computer...
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Movie Review: Masters of the Universe
It can't miss...These were the fateful words applied to the live-action version of He-Man set to hit theatres in the summer of 1987.But the movie wasn't a hit, and actually--more of a financial disaster. But it still had some cool elements and eventually developed a cult following.Welcome to the...
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Podcast First Look: Run-DMC--the Beatles of Hip Hop
Going into the early 80s, hip hop was growing by leaps and bounds, but that was nothing until a group from Hollis, Queens arrived on the scene...This is the story of Run-DMC, the rap group that took the genre to levels never imagined. They not only changed hip-hop and music--but all of pop...
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Podcast First Look: Dirty Dancing: the Little Movie That Could...
It was the movie no one believed in--but it became a massive box office hit and a pop culture phenomenon.Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing was the perfect combination of music, dance, and 1960s nostalgia. Today, it's become a nostalgic favorite in its own right.This is a…
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Podcast First Look: 10 Forgotten TV Shows
I love a deep cut, and this episode has a bunch of them. It also features some shows that I now remember, but had completely forgotten about.This is a look back at 10 forgotten TV shows from the 80s (plus a few bonus ones).Some of these shows were bizarre (a Medieval character that lives in...
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Podcast First Look: The Muppet Babies
What started out as a brief segment during the Muppets Take Manhattan quickly turned into one of the most beloved children's shows of the entire 1980s.Today, it's the history of the Muppet Babies, which was not only a uniquely creative cartoon but one that took a different path from many of the...
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Podcast First Look: Halyx--Star Wars Meets Rock 'n' Roll
This is one of my favorite deep cuts in a long time.What do you get when you combine Star Wars, rock music, Disney, Disneyland, Wookies, and Guardians of the Galaxy?You get Halyx, a real-life, science-fiction rock band launched by Disney in the summer of 1981.The project was created to capitalize...
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Podcast First Look: The 1980s Burger Wars
Despite being a simple meat sandwich, the hamburger found itself right in the middle of a multi, multi-billion dollar battle during the 1980s.This is a look back on the cutthroat fast food industry of the 1980s--all centered around who had the best burger.We look at McDonalds, Burger King…
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The Everything 80s Year-in-Review Special
Welcome to the Patreon-only Everything 80s Year in Review Special!This Patreon-exclusive episode is a look back on the Podcast over the last 12 months; which shows were the most popular, where you're all listening from, and a bunch of other stats related to the show. I also begin by looking at…
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Podcast First Look: The History of Breakdancing
What began as an underground art form in the Bronx, soon spread through the five boroughs of New York, across the country, and then worldwide.This is the history of breaking and how it, and hip-hop, both came up at the same time and couldn't exist without one another. We'll look back at the early...
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Podcast First Look: My Pet Monster
Despite having a relatively short run, My Pet Monster was able to carve out its own little piece of 1980s pop culture nostaliga.And it took a different route to do so...My Pet Monster came out of an intersting time; it was an era with a shift back to more traditional toys like dolls and stuffed...
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Podcast First Look: A Look Back at the Year 1981
1981 sure was a doozy...From the astounding technoligcal advancements, to a few near tragedies, and then one of the biggest events of the entire decade--this year had it all.Welcome to rewind and an all-new version of my look back at 1981. The decade had only just begun, but there was plenty...
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Podcast First Look: The Everything 80s Holiday Special
Welcome to The Everything 80s Holiday Special and a look back at the holiday season during the 80s.In this episode, we travel back to revisit some of the lesser-known TV specials, the biggest holiday movies of the decade, and what it was like heading out to the mall during the holiday season in…
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Podcast First Look: The 9 Best Movies of the 80s
The title of this podcast may sound like I've gone a bit nuts...Putting together a list of the best movies of the 1980s is not only incredibly hard--it's entirely subjective. But this isn't my list. Today, I'm looking at the movies from the 80s that made the American Film Institute's Top 100…
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Movie Review: Ernest Saves Christmas
Welcome to the Patreon-only, Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast.This is just for members of the Boba Fett level and above, and today, we travel back to the Holidays of 1988 to revisit Ernest Saves Christmas.To me, it's an underrated Christmas classic and the very best of the Ernest movies. We'll...
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