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Forever 80s Podcast
by Liz Worth
Welcome to the Forever 80s podcast, hosted by Liz Worth. On this podcast we talk to fans, collectors, artists, and more about all the reasons why we love the 1980s so much.Are you obsessed with all things 1980s, too? I hope you'll join us to talk about one of the greatest decades of all time.
Episodes
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Talking with Pee-wee Herman impersonator Drew Lepkowski
When I got married in 2019, our friends organized a bachelor party for my husband. We got married in Las Vegas and this bachelor party wasn't going to be your typical night out. Knowing that my husband is a big fan of Pee-wee Herman, impersonator Drew Lepkowski (known as Las Vegas Pee-wee,...
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Dirty Dancing with Author Andrea Warner
Andrea Warner is the author of The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing, part of ECW Press' Pop Classics series. In her book, Andrea explores the film's longevity and cultural relevance with the passion of a fan and the eye of a pop culture critic. We talked about what Dirty Dancing still means decades...
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Long live VHS! Talking with Tony Crouch of VHS is Life
Tony Crouch of vhsislife.com caught my attention when he released a new product to help clean mold off your VHS tapes. I learned A LOT about the impact of mold and poor storage on VHS tapes and now I know what to look for when shopping around. We talked about the VHS community and why analog…
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Talking about the magic of collecting '80s toys with Bella's Retro
Isabella is an Australian-based collector of Care Bears and other retro toys. I discovered her through her colourful Care Bear posts on Instagram, where she shares updates about her toy collection and recent additions. In this episode, I talk to Bella about what inspires her to collect Care…
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Retro dreaming with Gillian Steele, your 1980s mom
Gillian Steele describes herself as "your retro mommy" and if you follow her online (@retrodreamer80s) you'll see what she's talking about. Gillian's has embraced the '80s mom vibe as her persona as a way to express her love of 1980s satin blouses, shoulder pads, and power suits. We talked about...
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Punk's NOT DEAD! Talking with subculture diarist and photographer Jeanie Jean
Jeanie Jean is a self-described subculture diarist and photographer based in the UK. Jeanie's book NOT DEAD is a collection of photographs documenting the ongoing celebration of subcultures through a modern lens. Inspired by seeing younger generations pay tribute to traditional punk, goth and…
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Talking about '80s hip-hop and more with author Shane Robitaille
Shane Robitaille is the author of Rockit Crew: The Adventures of Teenage Hip-Hop Misfits. In this episode, we talk about the impact that generation gaps had on so many of us who grew up in the '80s, and how music defined our identities along the way. Follow Shane on Instagram...
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Restoring '80s cassette culture and more with High Fidelity Vinyl
This episode of the Forever '80s podcast features Rado, founder of High Fidelity Vinyl. High Fidelity Vinyl is an online company that specializes in vintage refurbished and new cassette and CD players (hello Walkman memories!). They also records, blank tapes, and more. Rado and I talked about why...
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Paying tribute to 1980s British new wave with UK Calling
UK Calling are a Toronto-based tribute band with a very specific focus on British new wave, post-punk, and 2 tone. In this episode I talk with Peter and Jarrod of UK Calling about why they pay tribute to the 1980s. We talked about Tears for Fears, '80s nostalgia, and the fun that comes with…
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Talking about the cultural influence of the 1980s with Will Padilla
Will Padilla is the host of 1980s Now, a podcast that "explores the importance of 1980s culture and its continued influence today." Will shared his experiences growing up as Gen Xer and talks about the influence of the 1980s on his own creative inspiration. Check out the 1980s Now Podcast online....
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Talking about 1980s inspiration with Retro Pop singer Michael Angelaux
Singer Michael Angelaux describes his music as Retro Pop but that label just begins to scratch the surface of what his art is all about. Michael is a unique musician who takes inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, including vintage soap operas, first wave punk, and of course '80s music.…
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Talking to Heartbreaker, America's tribute to Pat Benatar
When I sat down with Missy Garnett and David Lowry of HEARTBREAKER, I was ready for a deep-dive into why Pat Benatar's music still matters. And of course we got into that: How could you not when talking about paying tribute to one of the most successful female recording artists of the '80s? But…
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Talking to Lady in the '80s about cassettes, '80s goth and more.
Samira, aka Lady in the '80s, is a self-described cassette devotee and '80s enthusiast. Samira's tastes and fashion sense lean towards '80s goth and new wave. We talked about her passion for '80s music and fashion, and why she enjoys expressing herself through '80s style above any other while…
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Living like it's 1985 with Katelyn Sue of 1980s Nostalgia
Content creator Katelyn Sue says she is "just a girl living like it's 1985" and we are here for it! Katelyn's online presence promotes authenticity and positivity, all while celebrating the 1980s. In this episode of the Forever '80s podcast, Katelyn talks about her love of Weird Al, Pee-wee…
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The Gear bag is back! Talking about the return of Gear 80 with Donna Lennox
The Gear bag was THE bag to own in the '80s. But for all of this bag's popularity they are nearly impossible to find out there in the wild and are highly sought after on the vintage market. But if you miss your Gear bag, the hunt to find a new one is over: Gear bags are back, baby! It's all…
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Talking about John Hughes and '80s pop culture with Duckie Dale cosplayer Jenny Hale
John Hughes' films, particularly Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, and The Breakfast Club, are some of the most iconic '80s movies. They not only influenced a generation when they debuted, but continue to epitomize '80s fashion, music, and mindset for younger generations. Hughes' character Duckie...
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Talking to the Mother of All Degrassi, Linda Schuyler
Linda Schuyler is the co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi franchise. I recently read Linda's memoir, The Mother of All Degrassi (ECW Press) and was incredibly inspired by her story. I've been a long-time fan of Degrassi and grew up watching the show, so it was a great...
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Talking with The Queen is Dead, a Smiths tribute band
The Queen is Dead is a Smiths tribute band based in Toronto, Canada. On this episode, vocalist Nelson Garcia and drummer Frank Baraczka join in to talk about what it's like to play tribute to a legendary band like The Smiths. If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more afterwards... Find the...
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Going back to 1987 and more with Grace Marian Chan
Grace Marian Chan is a writer, zine maker, and overall '80s enthusiast based in California. In this episode, Grace shares her experiences growing up in the '80s and how the '80s are influencing her novel-in-progress, set in 1987. We also talked about '90s zine culture, retro toys, and more -...
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Realtor Kylee Kubat is preserving '80s condos and culture in Florida and beyond
Kylee Kubat is a multi-passionate person who is keeping the '80s alive through her work in real estate and through her music. Kylee is a Florida-based realtor who represents various 1980s-era condos in the state. She is also working on a conceptual album inspired by Florida condos. We talked…
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Talking about American malls in the 1980s with Michael Galinsky
Photographer Michael Galinsky captured the essence of American mall culture through his highly sought after books Malls Across America and The Decline of Mall Civilization. In this episode, Michael talks about mall culture in the '80s but we also get into so much more: Why is nostalgia so…
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Why do we love collecting old toys from our childhood? Vintage toy reseller Jeff Schuster explains.
I first met Jeff Schuster while shopping at his retro toy store Retrosaurus in Hamilton, Ontario. I've been collecting '80s toys on and off for years, having decided in my 20s that I wanted to gradually replicate my childhood toy collection. After spending time in the vintage community, I've...
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Drawing Mark Hollis: Illustrator Madlen Bochmann Shares Her Art
Illustrator Madlen Bochmann, currently based in Germany, first caught my eye on Instagram when I noticed her illustrations of Talk Talk singer Mark Hollis. I'm a huge fan of Mark Hollis and Talk Talk, and was intrigued by Madlen's creative discipline and sustained inspiration to create an ongoing...
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Falkor Lives On With Rascal Salvage Vintage
When Rob and Michele of Rascal Salvage Vintage heard that there was an opportunity to get a hold of a replica of Falkor from the classic 1980s film The Neverending Story, they seized the moment. It has turned out to be a life-changing decision that's led to new adventures and brushes with...
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Singer Violet Sky on living like it's 1989
In this episode I talk to New York City-based singer Violet Sky, aka @glitterwave80s. Violet is in her early 20s, but her songs sound like they are straight out of the '80s. I got curious: How did she get the sound so bang-on when others have tried and failed? In this episode, Violet tells us why...
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Talking about "positive punk," 80s post-punk, goth, and more with Richard Cabut
In this episode, I talk to author and journalist Richard Cabut about punk and goth subcultures and more in the 1980s. We covered a lot of interesting ground in this interview as we talked about the emergence of punk and goth in the late '70s and early '80s, and the various influences and factors...
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Why does Gen Z love the 1980s? Let's ask Jordan Rumsey
Jordan Rumsey is a content creator and ultimate 1980s fan who I discovered online through her massive TikTok account, @cantbuyme80s Jordan is a younger fan of the '80s and I absolutely love that about her. Seeing how much she enjoys '80s fashion and pop culture is really inspiring. In this…
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Talking about the '80s with Gord Deppe of The Spoons
This episode features Gordon Deppe, singer, songwriter and guitar player for Canadian new wave band The Spoons. Gord is also the author of SpoonFed: My Life with the Spoons, and is the guitarist for A Flock of Seagulls. We talked about the longevity '80s music has had, and what The Spoons' music...
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Talking about the '80s with Drew Arnott from Strange Advance
In this episode I talk to Drew Arnott, founding member of Strange Advance . Strange Advance are a Juno-nominated band formed in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Strange Advance's sound is a great example of the innovation and complexity being heard in music in the 1980s. Like many of their...
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Talking about Depeche Mode with Rob Rohm of Depeche Global
On this episode of the Forever 80s podcast, musician and songwriter Rob Rohm shares his experiences running a Depeche Mode Global Fan Group. Rob's fan group is made up of thousands of Depeche Mode fans from around the world. We talked about the longevity of Depeche Mode and the dedication DM fans...
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Talking About My Little Pony with collector Miranda Worby
Why is the My Little Pony franchise so enduring? Around the world, people of all ages are collecting My Little Pony merchandise, attending My Little Pony conventions, and creating social media accounts dedicated to their love of MLP. In this episode, I talk to UK-based My Little Pony collector...
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Exploring Morrissey's enduring appeal
In this episode I talk to David Tseng, founder of Morrissey-solo.com, a forum for fans to share information related to Morrissey and the Smiths. David has been a fan since 1986 and has been running Morrissey-solo since 1997.
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Saying a quick hello!
Welcome to the Forever '80s podcast. We'll be launching our first season on Wednesday, August 16. In the meantime, hit subscribe, and give us a follow on Instagram at @80spodcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Forever 80s podcast, hosted by Liz Worth. On this podcast we talk to fans, collectors, artists, and more about all the reasons why we love the 1980s so much.Are you obsessed with all things 1980s, too? I hope you'll join us to talk about one of the greatest decades of all time.
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Welcome to the Forever 80s podcast, hosted by Liz Worth. On this podcast we talk to fans, collectors, artists, and more about all the reasons why we love the 1980s so much.Are you obsessed with all things 1980s, too? I hope you'll join us to talk about one of the greatest decades of all time.
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