1980s Now 1980s Now

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
08:00 - Sony buys "Clue" TV and film rights
20:30 - The painful origin of Rocky's injury in "Rocky II"
28:30 - 1980s favorite returns to Dr. Who
37:00 - Creator of "The Naked Gun" doesn't approve of reboot
46:44 - Jell-O introduces two new flavors
55:10 - Plus, the strange flavors Jell-O has (wisely) discontinued
01:00:55 - Fruity Pebbles introduces a new take on their cereal
01:03:00 - Dr. Pepper adds new flavor for the summer
01:10:00 - Wrap-Up
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First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
1981's Wizardy is getting a digital makeover1984's Transformers coming to theatersTransformers One debuts in SeptemberTransformers/G.I. Joe mash-up film has been green lit
Then, we respond to viral Millennial TikTok videos that invoke the good name of our generation.
Introduction - 00:00
Announcement - 5:25
1980s News - 08:00
Gen X vs. Millennials - 36:25
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:15:35
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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the new Knight Rider Pinball DLC, and update on the live-action "Thundercats," and The Hollywood Reporter ranked all the "Ghostbusters" in the most egregious way.
Then, Will shares the true tale of how George Bosque stole nearly $2 million in 1980 and the crazy thing he did with it.
Introduction - 00:00
Announcements - 2:30
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1980s News - 05:00
80s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30
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First, Kat explains why she became a ninja. Then, Will chats with Lucinda Dickey, star of "Breakin'," "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Ninja III: The Domination," all of which premiered in 1984.
Introduction - 0:00
Interview with Lucinda Dickey - 9:20
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First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
Road House: the most successful Apple movieKevin Smith's movie set in 1986Scorpion’s “Rock You Like a Hurricane” was nearly R-RatedNetflix just added these 20 films from 1984 to their catalog
Then, Will challenges you and his co-hosts to identify 1984 films from a clue. How many can you name?
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 07:40
Was 1984 the best year for movies? - 35:30
Name the 1984 Movie - 48:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:00
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First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:
DNA just solved a 1980s murderDNA testing was discovered in 1984Ghostbusters is a billion dollar franchiseJohn Williams made a musical mistake in Star Wars
Then, the trio compares the original "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, with the one just released on Amazon Prime starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Warning: There are some minor spoilers.
Introduction - 00:00
1980s News - 04:25
Road House vs. Road House (with Spoilers) - 40:00
Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:26:30
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