Episodes
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Episode 16: Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo
Are you even ready for the masterpiece that is Electric Boogaloo? The music. The fashion. THE DANCING. Turbo, Kelly, and Ozone (collectively known as TKO) are having a great time volunteering and teaching dance at the local community center, Miracles. That is until the evil real estate developer,...
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Episode 15: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
So much is happening in the lives of the teens of Ridgemont High. Can Stacy untangle herself from the love triangle she's formed with two best friends Mike and Mark? Will her older brother, Brad, finally break up with his girlfriend to gain his independence as a "young, successful guy"? Will...
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Episode 14: Tuff Turf
Morgan is the new kid in town. He and his family have just moved from upper crust Connecticut to the LA valley. Shortly after his arrival, he tangles with the wrong gang and falls for the gang leader’s girlfriend, Frankie. Have Morgan’s bad prep school boy ways followed him to the west coast?…
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Episode 13: License to Drive
This week, we’re talking about License to Drive. Les Anderson finally passed his driving test and got his license! At least that’s what he’s telling all his friends and family. No problem, all he has to do is lay low and not drive until he can actually get his license. Uh oh, but that plan goes…
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Episode 12: Just One of the Guys
What would you do if you were a female teen journalist, and your entry for the internship contest at the local newspaper was rejected? Would you accept defeat, or you would dress in drag and resubmit your entry at a competing high school to stick it to the patriarchy? That's exactly what Terry...
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Episode 11: Labyrinth
On this episode, we journey deep into the center of the 1986 fantasy masterpiece, Labyrinth. Imagine you're a theater-loving teen who constantly gets stuck babysitting your baby brother on the weekends. You get so fed up that you recite an incantation to have him taken away. Then an owl flies in...
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Episode 10: The Goonies
Heeeyyy yoooooouu guuuuuyyyssss!! In this episode, we discuss the 1985 classic, The Goonies. A rich, evil real estate developer wants to take over the Goondocks to build a.....golf course? Country club? Unclear. What is clear is that Mikey and his friends, the Goonies, are not going to let that...
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Episode 9: Teen Wolf
We're back, and we're talking about 1985's Teen Wolf! Scott Howard is tired of being an average teen and a mediocre basketball player. But, not to worry, because he soon discovers he has inherited a genetic family secret that allows him to transform into a teenaged wolf. A Teen Wolf. With it…
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Episode 8: Dirty Dancing
In our final episode of Season 1, we're talking about 1987's Dirty Dancing! When Baby Houseman and her family visit a Catskills resort, she discovers a new way of dancing (and it's dirty)! She learns all the moves from a fully grown man named Johnny Castle. They dance together on stage, and then...
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Episode 7: Heathers
In our Season 1 penultimate episode, we're talking about 1988's Heathers! When Veronica grows tired of hanging out with Heather, Heather, and Heather, she dreams of killing off the head Heather to rid the world of her. Then Veronica meets Jason "Jack Nicholson" Dean, and he starts making her…
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Episode 6: The Lost Boys
This week, we look at the 1987 horror/comedy? The Lost Boys. When Michael, Sam, and their mom move to the sleepy seaside town of Santa Carla, they find out there's more to this beachside haven than comic books and concerts with sexy saxophone men. Older brother Michael starts hanging out with…
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Episode 5: Pretty in Pink
This week, we dive into the 1986 absolute classic, Pretty in Pink. Join us as we discuss whether Duckie's behavior is precious or problematic. We'll talk all about this film's amazing 80s fashion (with the exception of Andie's trapezoidal prom dress . . . Kate has seamstress thoughts). Plus…
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Episode 4: The Legend of Billie Jean
FAIR IS FAIR! This week, we're discussing the 1985 drama, The Legend of Billie Jean. When Billie's brother, Binx, has his scooter stolen and destroyed by a gang of teen bullies, they go on a journey of vigilante justice to get the money to fix the scooter. Their adventures lead to shooting and...
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Episode 3: Footloose
JUMP BACK! This week we're taking a look at the 1984 beloved masterpiece that is Footloose. When city boy Ren McCormick moves to a small town, he discovers and that dancing and all forms of teenage fun have been outlawed by the...church? Preacher's daughter, Ariel, tries hard to get Ren's...
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Episode 2: Teen Witch
This week we're doing a deep dive on the 1989 classic Teen Witch. "Frumpy" "nerd" Louise Miller learns that she'll gain witchy powers on her 16th birthday. Instead of using her powers to affect positive change, she uses them to get a new wardrobe, become popular, and win the heart of a 38 year…
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Episode 1: Valley Girl
It's our FIRST EPISODE!! This week, we talk about the 1983 tripindicular masterpiece, Valley Girl. In this retro 80's eye buffet, preppy Julie meets and falls for new wave Randy at a party. But she's from the valley and he's from Hollywood! The scandal rocks her social group, and they want Julie…
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New Podcast Announcement!
It's Kate and Shannon here with exciting news about our new podcast, So 5 Minutes Ago!, the show where we do a deep dive into 80s teen movies. In this quick preview, we'll tell you everything you need to know about our new podcast and upcoming episodes. We can't wait to discuss all things 80s...
About this show
Hosts Kate and Shannon do a deep dive on the 80s teen movies that defined us. Listen as they discuss all things 80s fashion, pop culture, and determine which movie moments have stood the test of time and which ones are SO 5 minutes ago!
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