200 episodes

1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.)

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    • TV & Film
    • 3.7 • 3 Ratings

1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.)

    The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999

    The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999

    First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
    New live-action Popeye movieJohn Mellencamp is mad againThe best place to get abducted by aliensThe people most likely to get abducted by aliensFirst look at "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
    Then, in true crime fashion, Will shares the tale of how Prince was inspired to write the title track from his career-defining album "1999." Special thanks to Marcus Taylor for researching and writing the story.
    Introduction - 00:00
    1980s News - 03:30
    The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999 - 37:00
    Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:05
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow
    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com
    Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

    • 1 hr 24 min
    1980s News: Field of Dreams, Batman Villains, Ke Huy Quan

    1980s News: Field of Dreams, Batman Villains, Ke Huy Quan

    Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
    Brent Spiner returns to Night CourtDid Robert Downey, Jr. snub 80s favorite Ke Huy Quan?Twins star reunite to fight BatmanField of Dreams lampooned and Kevin Costner reactsAre teens afraid of nuclear war?
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow
    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com
    Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
    Visit Kokomo Toys.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    1980s News: Chilean Star Wars, Superman and More

    1980s News: Chilean Star Wars, Superman and More

    Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
    03:12 - Hulk Hogan saved someone
    11:40 - Chilean Star Wars rules galaxy
    23:10 - Anthony Daniels is selling C3PO stuff
    28:15 - Macabre “Beatles collectible” not auctioned
    34:40 - A favorite GenX treat has been discontinued
    46:10 - Indiana Jones limited to Xbox
    57:00 - Superman filming at Hall of Justice?
    01:14:00 - Wrap-Up
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow
    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com
    Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Forever 80s with Liz Worth

    Forever 80s with Liz Worth

    Will chats with author and podcaster Liz Worth (host of "Forever 80s Podcast") about her quest to uncover our continued fascination with the 1980s.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
    Listen to "Forever 80s Podcast" here.
    Get "Treat Me Like Dirt" here.
    Learn more about Liz here.

    • 49 min
    80s Music and Your Memory

    80s Music and Your Memory

    Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
    Sony acquires the "Cola Wars" movieDid Road House reboot use AI?Wonka event makes children cry
    Then, we discuss the power (and science) of music to transport us back to moments from our youths. And we share songs to try and evoke your memories. Which songs take you instantly back to a an earlier time and what do you recall?
    Introduction - 00:00
    1980s News - 5:15
    How Music Makes Us Time Travel - 36:25
    Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:13:30
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow
    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow
    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com
    Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
    Disastrous Wonka event pictures: https://bit.ly/49BykJf

    • 1 hr 15 min
    GenX and "Distraction" Media

    GenX and "Distraction" Media

    Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
    David Lee Roth prodded Sammy HagarSalem's Lot may never see daylightDraft Star Wars script sold at auction
    Then, we discuss the current (and potential future) state of media and ask whether the 1980s was part of that evolution.
    Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.
    Introduction - 00:00
    1980s News - 3:30
    Did 1980s media/technology lead to TikTok? - 31:00
    Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:42
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow.
    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.
    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow
    For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com
    Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.
    Read more from Ted Gioia here.

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

Krupp68 ,

Simply the best 80’s Podcast

This is an excellent podcast which thoroughly covers the 1980’s culture. Will, Kat & Jon are interesting, funny, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The dynamics between the three hosts is what really makes it work so well. Please don’t give it a low rating without valid reasons; if its not for you then move on to something else or give constructive feedback to the hosts before you leave your review.

Release the Clowns ,

Enjoyable, knowledgeable, fun and enlightening

This is a great podcast that manages to walk the line of celebrating 80s culture while also recognising its ridiculous aspects and examining it critically. I particularly recommend the Hadley Freeman interview.

Steetwise ,

WHAAAT!?

An 80s pod with no eps on the nighttime soaps of the era! SERIOUSLY! WHAAAT! Prime time soaps - Dallas, Dynasty, Knots, Falcon Crest, The Colbys etc - ruled TV screens through out the 80s, so why has this pod ignored them? Makes no sense. So many repetitive eps, the same subjects come up again & again, yet the soaps still ignored? Maybe the hosts aren’t fans…too bad, the soaps WERE the 80s. Take the decade seriously or stop.

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