The Awesome 80s Podcast
by Michael and Lawrence
Welcome to The Awesome 80s Podcast: The Elizabeth Shue Project. This is what happens when you set a microphone in front of two guys who've watched way too many 80s movies and spent way too many hours in front of the television. Enjoy the magic.
Episodes
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Episode #233- The Rock-afire Explosion Part 2
The Rock-afire Explosion – Michael sits down with Chris, John, and Matthew to reminisce about our friend Jeff. Everything Nintendo and the dopamine rush of what it was like to be a collector. Jeff and his friends loved to watch this film and hope you do too. A cult fan favorite documentary which...
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Episode #232- The Rock-afire Explosion Part 1
The Rock-afire Explosion – Michael and Lawrence sit down to share and remember what it is like to be afraid of a robot gorilla. A cult fan favorite documentary which explores the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza Place, it’s animatronic rock band, and the origins of Chuck E. Cheese’s. A rockumentary...
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80s Wrestling – Rewind
80s Wrestling – Hey Awesome 80s fans we have joined forces to bring to you the third annual _Supercast _with the Old School Wrestling Podcast. We body slam our way down memory lane as we reminisce about wrestling from the 80s. WWF/AWA action figures, ice cream bars and our favorite M.U.S.C.L.E.…
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They Live – Rewind
They Live-You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they’re people just like you. You’re wrong. Dead wrong. Michael Lawrence and the host’s of The Old School Wrestling Podcast dissect with glee the John Carpenter Classic.
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80′s Tag Team Wrestlers – Rewind
80′s Tag Team Wrestlers – Michael Lawrence and the Old School Podcast Wrestling Crew Discuss the best of 80’s tag team wrestling. On our way back from WrestleMania we discuss the ups and downs from our trip and decide if the Road Warriors were the best tag team of all time.
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Andy Kaufman – Rewind – I’m from Hollywood
I’m from Hollywood – Wraslin’ in the 80’s with Andy Kaufman! Michael and Lawrence join forces with the Oldschool Wrestling podcast over the WrestleMania weekend. We travel back to celebrateMemphis Wrestling and Women’s Wrestling Champion of the World Andy Kaufman.
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Zubaz and Fanny Packs
Zubaz and Fanny Packs – Michael and Lawrence discuss what it means to be a stylish adult man in todays world. If you are a fan of comfort and style you will love or have loved the style that is Zubaz pants and fanny packs. This is a must listen episode. If you thought in the past that, Hey why…
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Over the Top – Rewind
Over the Top – Michael and Lawrence decide to not meet anyone halfway, unless you consider the them sitting in with the Old School Wrestling Podcast half way? There was a Mann by the name of Lincoln Hawk and for his entire life he made his way across the country riding a 18 wheeler arm wrestling...
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Superdome Live – Rewind – MTV’s WWF War to Settle the Score (1985)
MTV’s WWF War to Settle the Score (1985) – Michael, Lawrence, Sweet Jimmy D. and the Old School Wrestling Podcast broadcast Live on tape from The Superdome. One week ago before we saw WrestleMania we recorded our recollections of the 1985 build up of the feud between Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper on...
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Conrad Thompson – Awesome 80s Interview – Rewind
Conrad Thompson Interview – Well friends it’s that time again, WrastleMania is coming up on us! We are blessed to be joined by the cohost of WOOOOO! Nation and the best friend of the limousine riding, jet flying, wheeling, dealing, son of a gun, the second richest man in the whole state of…
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Episode #231 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space – Michael, Lawrence welcome back our resident horror movie historian Chris Vander Kaay to discuss the 80’s cult classic discussing Coulrophobia. When a small town is invaded by aliens from outer space who are capturing and killing the townspeople, no one takes them...
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Episode #230 – American Anthem
American Anthem – Michael, Lawrence and Liz sit down to discuss what it means to rage while doing Gymnastics in the woods at your top secret workout space. Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition and is working at his father’s bike shop. Julie is the new girl at his old gym, who...
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Episode #229 – Moonstruck
Moonstruck – Michael and Lawrence discuss how love may be impacted by the Lunar Cycles. Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to...
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Episode #228 – Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Down and Out in Beverly Hills – Michael and Lawrence go back to the well and visit another Bette Midler Classic of the 1980’s. Nick Nolte…Is he the physical personification of cocaine?? Listen and find out!! A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries...
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Cool Runnings
Cool Runnings – Michael and Lawrence walk in the shoes of Irving Blitzer who disgraced himself when putting extra weights into his team’s bob in the Olympics, resulting in his gold medal being taken away from him. What can the sled Gods do to set things right? Jamaican Bobsledders? One dream.…
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Episode #227 – Beaches
Beaches – Michael, Lawrence and Sometimes CoHost Josh discuss mann love. We go deep…..deep inside of each other and discuss true friendship. More deep than other male friends normally go. A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood...
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Episode #226 – A Tale of Two Coreys
A Tale of Two Coreys – Michael and Lawrence get a chance to see in this larger than life Lifetime film. Will this film finally break through and transcend a cable film? We took a break from Project Runway, Dance Moms and Little Women: L.A. The story of teen heartthrobs Corey Feldman and Corey…
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Episode #225 – The Best of Times
The Best of Times – Michael and Lawrence take you to the Gridiron this episode. A film with a catch (or two). Haven’t you ever done something in your life you wish you could do over again… and this time do it right! After fourteen years, Jack finally has a chance to replay the worst moment of his...
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Episode #224 – 48 Hrs.
48 Hrs. – Michael and Lawrence check out the original Buddy-Cop film of all time!! When a tough cop has a cool convict as a partner and 48 hrs to catch a killer, a lot of funny things can happen in . . . 48 HRS. The boys are back in town. Nick Nolte is a cop. Eddie Murphy is a convict. They...
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Episode #223 – Midnight Run
Midnight Run – Michael and Lawrence join forces with the 80s version of Dogg the Bounty Hunter and travel across the country to to get our CA$H!! Bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is sent to find and return bail jumper and former Mafia accountant, Jonathan “The Duke” Mardukas (Charles...
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Home Alone
Home Alone – Michael and Glen celebrate Christmas with Keven McCallister as we defend our home against Marv and Harry. We also discuss Disneyworld and the current Snowpocalypse. When Kevin’s Family Left For Vacation, They Forgot One Minor Detail: Kevin. But Don’t Worry… He Cooks. He Cleans. He...
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Christmas Vacation
Michael, Lawrence and new co host Missy discuss our favorite Holiday Season Classic. Discussion topics: Is your shitter half full or half empty? Cousin Eddie/The dissent into madness!?!
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Awesome 80s Rewind – A Christmas Story House – Interview (Brian Jones)
A Christmas Story House – Michael and Lawrence get a chance to interview Brian Jones, a man with a passion for plastic legs. Brian Jones, a San Diego entrepreneur and fan of the film since childhood, bought the house on eBay for $150,000. Jones used revenue from his business, The Red Rider Leg…
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Die Hard
Die Hard (A Christmas Miracle) – It is that time of year again to celebrate the giving of presents. This year we have chosen the story of John McClane and his wife spending Christmas with their best friend Hans. It’s Christmas Eve In L.A. And The Party Action’s About To Explode… On The Fortieth...
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Episode #222 – Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus The Movie – Michael and Lawrence travel all the way to the North Pole the experience Elf Culture. Dudley Moore and Harry’s Dad from Harry and the Henderson’s is there celebrating Christmas. Also, the Big Lebowski is in it; not The Dude but Lebowski the guy in the wheel chair…ahhh…
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Scrooged
Scrooged! – Oscar Talk! Christmas Cookies! GRAPE JELLY! Scrooged! Oscar Talk! Christmas Cookies! GRAPE JELLY! Scrooged! Oscar Talk! Christmas Cookies! GRAPE JELLY! Scrooged! Oscar Talk! Christmas Cookies! GRAPE JELLY! Scrooged! Oscar Talk! Christmas Cookies! GRAPE JELLY! Bill Murray is back among...
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Awesome 80s Rewind – A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story – Michael and Lawrence bring you this holiday classic about a boy and his dream of being a BB-gun wielding BADDASS. We discuss the Broadway show the history of the Leg Lamp and everything in between. A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded,...
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Awesome 80s Rewind – Gremlins
Gremlins – Michael, Lawrence and Bobbie Jo list our favorite Christmas films. Young Billy Peltzer receives a gift from his father with unforeseen consequences. They didn’t obey the rules. Don’t get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight.
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Podshort – Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi – Michael and Sometimes Mike sit down and risk their health by eating at the Midwest’s own Steak ‘N’ Shake and discuss the 9th Star Wars film. Is Luke going to die? What will they do about Leia? Is Chewbacca joining a polyamorous relationship with the new Porg characters? What will...
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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Rewind
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Michael and Lawrence discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving and our friend Del Griffith. Also joined by special featured guest, former roommate Other Mike. A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman…
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Episode #219 – Lost Boys
Lost Boys – Michael Lawrence and Award Winning Sometime Guest Host Josh take a trip to Santa Carla this week!! A mother and her two sons move to a small coast town in California. The town is plagued by bikers and some mysterious deaths. Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die....
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Episode #218 – Running Scared
Running Scared – Michael and Lawrence try to solve all the little crimes in the City of Chicago while taking a small break in the Florida Keys….Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer who nearly killed them in the...
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Top That – Fall 2017 TV Preview
2017 Fall TV Preview – Join us as Michael, Lawrence, & Garon take a trip through Fall TV! Garon Cockrell, contributor to award winning podcast Never Not Funny and web master of Pop Culture Beast, sit down and discuss probably all the highs and lows of the upcoming fall TV Lineup. Check it out!
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Episode #217 – The Toy
The Toy – Michael, Lawrence and Award Winning Sometime Guest Host Josh get to know what it is like to be bought and sold as a commodity. When Jackie Gleason Told His Son He Could Have Any Present He Wanted, He Picked The Most Outrageous Gift Of All… Richard Pryor. On one of his bratty son Eric’s...
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Awesome 80s Interview – Marc Summers
MARC SUMMERS – Michael and Lawrence are here to tell you that dreams do come true! We were given the opportunity to sit down and discuss the happenings of the classic 80s television classic Double Dare! Mathew Klickstein author of Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age, facilitated...
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Episode #216 – Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach
Police Academy 5 – Michael, Lawrence and new Sometime Co-Host Josh take our talents to South Beach this week. The old Commandant Lassard, leader of the Police Academy, goes to Florida to receive an award. In the city arrives also the cynic Captain Harris who wants to take Lassard’s job. Hold...
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Podshort – Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster – Michael and Lawrence get the opportunity to go to another Cubs game and decide to take you all along for the ride. This time it is all about that girl we all know and love PUNKY. Punky Brewster is a show about a girl named Penelope “Punky” Brewster. She is abandoned with her dog,...
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Episode #215 – The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
The Naked Gun – Michael and Lawrence unpack what it may truly be like to host a visit from Queen Elizabeth…..Oh Yeah and what it may be like to make a film with a guy named Orenthal. We are back this time with the an incompetent lieutenant who always ‘gets his man’. Visual gags come thick and…
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Episode #214 – Rad
Rad – Michael and Lawrence take to their dirt bikes and give Hell Track a try. It’s going to take a lot more than skill for Cru Jones to conquer the toughest BMX challenge in the world. It’s going to take a miracle. Gettin ready to break the ice, feels like time is standin still. And you ride for...
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Episode #213 – Boomerang
Boomerang – Michael and Lawrence take turns pretending they are the Mac Daddy, the guy on the cover of Jet magazine and pretend to be the coolest. We cheat again and podcast about Eddie Murphy one more time even if the film was made in 92′. Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos…
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Episode #212 – The Last American Virgin
The Last American Virgin – Michael and Lawrence discuss this dynamic between two teenagers, Karen and Gary. He loves her, she loves Rick and Rick loves Vagina..? The friendship of a group of young friends struggling with teen sex, drugs, and work is jeopardized by a romantic interest which may…
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Episode #211 – Smokey and the Bandit
Smokey and the Bandit – Michael and Lawrence up the horsepower celebrating everything mustache and everything 70s man. Time to take to the road, for a quiet little drive in the country…or not. “What we have here is a total lack of respect for the law!” It’s Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie...
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Episode #210 – Iron Eagle
Iron Eagle – Michael, Lawrence and SuperFan Josh sit down to discuss this 80s classic. If you become a essay contest winner you too could win a chance to co-host. Doug is 18. Raised on an air base and born to fly. His father has been shot down 6000 miles away, and has been sentenced to death… for...
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Podshort – Saved by The Max
Saved by The Max – Lawrence leaves Michael forever or until next week when they are back together. For now Lawrence visits this pop up diner with a collection of former guest hosts. The Max was the local campus hangout for the students of Bayside High. It was where the Bayside Tigers would...
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Awesome 80s Interview –
1980’s Films Made in the 90’s – Michael and Lawrence sit down with Kevin Smokler who has written Brat Pack America: Visiting Cult Movies of the ’80s, a celebration on everything 80s! We look at films of the 1990’s through a prism as if they we made and cherished as mush as our 1980s films. Listen...
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¡Top That! – Spring 2017
¡Top That! 2017 – Michael and Lawrence sit down to discuss what they love right now in Pop culture. Please sit down and enjoy our dick and fart jokes. Please ignore our gay panic humor and general homoeroticism.
About this show
Welcome to The Awesome 80s Podcast: The Elizabeth Shue Project. This is what happens when you set a microphone in front of two guys who've watched way too many 80s movies and spent way too many hours in front of the television. Enjoy the magic.
Hosted by
Michael and Lawrence