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Everything 80s is your one-stop shop to look back on the movies, video games, TV shows, cartoons, toys, fashion, music, and everything you loved about a decade like no other. Join host Jamie Logie as he takes you on a dizzying journey through topics like Transformers the birth of Apple Computers and the format war of VHS vs BETA! Great Scott! Jump into your Delorean as we travel back in time to the 1980s!

Everything '80s Curiouscast

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    • 4.9 • 161 Ratings

Everything 80s is your one-stop shop to look back on the movies, video games, TV shows, cartoons, toys, fashion, music, and everything you loved about a decade like no other. Join host Jamie Logie as he takes you on a dizzying journey through topics like Transformers the birth of Apple Computers and the format war of VHS vs BETA! Great Scott! Jump into your Delorean as we travel back in time to the 1980s!

    You Can't Do That on Television

    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 as a low-budget program in Ottawa, Canada, before being picked up by a newer, kids-only cable channel in the US: Nickelodeon.
    The show was different than anything they had previously aired, and not only was it instrumental in the channel's success, but it had a massive impact on pop culture still felt to this day.
    The Everything 80s Movie Club: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 36 min
    A Look Back at 1982

    A Look Back at 1982

    We're three years into a new decade, and here comes the year that--when it comes to pop culture--is about to turn everything on its head...
    It's the year that gave us the biggest movie of the decade, the debut of some of the best TV shows ever, and some of the greatest albums and singles of the 80s. But if that wasn't enough, 1982 is also about to give us what may be the biggest album of all time...
    Welcome to Rewind and an all-new version of my look back at the music, movies, TV shows, tech, video games, and sports from a remarkable year: 1982.
    The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 39 min
    The Birth of the IBM PC: A New Era Begins

    The Birth of the IBM PC: A New Era Begins

    For years, a computer was something only used by governments, corporations, or hobbyists. They didn't have any practical appeal to the average person.
    But that all changed going into the 1980s. Computers like the Apple 2 and the TRS-80 made some strong headway, but it was in 1981 when IBM helped to fully launch the personal computer revolution.
    This is the story of the IBM PC 5150: a machine for the masses. With a lower price point, and better usability, the concept of a PC in a home or small business finally made sense--and a new era in tech began...
    The Everything 80s Movie Club: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 40 min
    Run-DMC: The Beatles of Hip-Hop

    Run-DMC: The Beatles of Hip-Hop

    "Two turntables and a microphone. That's all it took to change the world..." These were the words spoken in 2009 by Eminem as he inducted Run-DMC into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
    It was a fitting tribute to the group from Hollis, Queens, that not only took hip-hop to new heights but changed the music industry--and pop culture--in the process. This is the story of Run-DMC, the group that crashed down walls, cut through floors, busted through ceilings, and knocked down doors...
    Support the show and get bonus 1980s content: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 41 min
    Dirty Dancing: The Little Movie That Could

    Dirty Dancing: The Little Movie That Could

    It's Valentine's Day, and what better way to celebrate than to look back on a beloved 1980s romantic drama: Dirty Dancing.
    Despite being a timeless hit, it's a miracle that Dirty Dancing ever reached theatres. Between shooting difficulties and real-life tension between its stars, this was the movie very few people believed in--and it was projected to go straight to video bins.
    But what happened next shocked everyone... Thanks to word-of-mouth, the film took off like wildfire and soon became a worldwide hit. The soundtrack dominated the charts, and the home video release smashed records. The low-budget movie that dozens of studios passed on was now a pop culture phenomenon...
    Support the show and get bonus audio content: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 33 min
    10 Forgotten TV Shows From the 80s

    10 Forgotten TV Shows From the 80s

    They couldn't all be hits... During an era that gave us some of the biggest shows in television history, there were others less fortunate. Because of all the big established shows, limited networks, and limited timeslots, there just wasn't room for everyone.
    This is a look back at 10 forgotten TV shows from the 80s; some of which were quite good, but for various reasons, just couldn't last. A half-alien/half-girl, an ancient character living in our modern world, and a few new Knight Rider alternatives, represent just some of those unique shows.
    Some of these forgotten shows are still remembered fondly, and a few introduced us to new performers who went on to become some of the biggest stars in television history...
    Bonus 1980s content: Patreon.com/80s
    Artwork: Janet Cordahi
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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
161 Ratings

161 Ratings

Eric the Mail Man ,

My Decade.

I was 15 in 1980. From 15 to 25 the 80’s were my decade.

Jamie does a terrific job of research and he just keeps coming up with topics! It really was an incredible decade.

Best of all, anybody can get something from it. The 80’s started so much. Atari to X Box. Movie franchises that are STILL with us to this day.

As always, I’m left feeling disappointed with myself for not hanging on to some of my old gear. Boy do I miss my Pioneer stereo system. It had it all! Cassette, turn table and a CD player.

Most shows come in around 30 - 45 minutes making it an easy binge.

Not sus 345 ,

This guy is dull

I know his potato salad recipe has raisins.

aztek1967 ,

Love this podcast!

Host Jamie does a fantastic job of taking us kids who grew up in the 80s down memory lane. I look forward to Wednesdays so I can listen to the next episode. One suggestion: Please turn up the volume of the audio clips. They are very quiet compared to Jamie’s voice. 👍🏼

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