iKnowBadeaux podcast

Dave Badeaux
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Step into The Escape Pod, the ultimate destination for nostalgia-seekers and pop culture enthusiasts! Join Artist/Comedian and Mayor Dave Badeaux, along with his band of misfit friends, as they take you on a wild journey through the 80s, 90s, and 00s. From classic movies and TV shows to iconic music and fashion, we dive deep into the things that people look back at fondly. And if you're looking for some more current laughs, we've got you covered with our "Don't Tell Scotty" weird news roundups of funny and off the wall current news stories. The iKnowBadeaux Podcast is more than just a trip down memory lane - it's a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things pop culture. With engaging conversations, lively debates, and plenty of surprises along the way, we guarantee you'll be hooked from the very first episode. So why wait? Hop on board The Escape Pod and let's take a journey through time and space together! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more fun and laughs.

  1. 1d ago

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 398 1987 FOX TV Rewind

    🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1987 for Episode 398 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — 1987 FOX TV Rewind! 📺✨ This time, we're stepping away from our traditional year-by-year format to look at one of the biggest shakeups in television history: the rise of FOX. How did American television get to a point where there were essentially three major networks dominating the airwaves? We go all the way back to the early days of network television, the rise of UHF and independent stations, and the growing appetite for something different. Then came FOX. 📺 In 1987, the network began breaking down the walls that had kept television dominated by the Big Three, eventually giving viewers programming that looked and sounded very different from what they were used to. And it wasn't always pretty. 🔥 We revisit the legendary Joan Rivers vs. Johnny Carson feud and the battle over late-night television. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We dive into Married... with Children, the show that helped establish FOX's identity by proving that television didn't have to play by the same rules as the traditional networks. 🎨 We look at The Tracey Ullman Show and the little animated shorts that would eventually become one of the biggest television franchises in history: The Simpsons. And that's just the beginning. From UHF stations and independent television to the arrival of FOX and the programming revolution that followed, we're exploring how the television landscape was completely transformed. 🎧 Hit play and rewind with us as we look at the moment television stopped being a three-network world.   #iKnowBadeaux #FoxTV #1987 #TVHistory #TelevisionHistory #MarriedWithChildren #TheSimpsons #TraceyUllman #JoanRivers #JohnnyCarson #UHF #IndependentTV #80sTV #RetroTV #ClassicTV #TVNostalgia #80sNostalgia #PopCulture #NostalgiaPodcast #Podcast

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 398 1987 FOX TV Rewind

  2. Aug 13

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 397 Be Kind Rewind 1987

    🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1987 with Episode 397 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1987! 🎧✨ Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber dive into a year where music exploded, television got weird, and the Satanic Panic reached peak insanity. 🎶 Music was HUGE in 1987. Michael Jackson followed up Thriller with Bad, while Guns N' Roses arrived and immediately started changing the face of rock music. We take a look at the artists, albums, and songs that made 1987 such a memorable year. 📺 On television, the decade was delivering some serious nostalgia. Full House made its debut, DuckTales brought Scrooge McDuck and the gang into Saturday morning TV, and Unsolved Mysteries began turning unexplained phenomena and real-life mysteries into appointment television. 😱 Meanwhile, the Satanic Panic hit its peak, as fears surrounding heavy metal, Dungeons & Dragons, occultism, and supposed hidden messages reached a fever pitch. We look back at just how strange this cultural moment became. 🧙‍♂️ And finally, after all these years, Jesse FINALLY gets his moment as we talk about Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future. Yes, Jesse has been waiting a very long time to talk about Captain Power—and we finally let him. From Bad to GNR, Full House to DuckTales, unexplained mysteries to Captain Power, 1987 was one hell of a year. 🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!     #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1987 #GunsNRoses #MichaelJackson #Bad #FullHouse #DuckTales #UnsolvedMysteries #CaptainPower #SatanicPanic #80sNostalgia #80sMusic #80sTV #RetroTV #PopCulture #NostalgiaPodcast #80sKids #Throwback #Podcast

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 397 Be Kind Rewind 1987

  3. Aug 6 ·  Video

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 396 That Ain't No Van Damme

    For the first time ever, The Escape Pod is taking the show on the road! Bill Satre returns to join The Mayor, Gabe, and Scotty Pizza as the gang broadcasts Liv...ish from the Crow Wing County Fair, bringing the podcast out of the studio and into the middle of one of Minnesota's biggest summer traditions. Of course, we couldn't just show up and talk—we had to play a game. This time it's That Ain't No Baby: Van Damme Edition, where the gang must determine whether outrageous plot summaries and descriptions belong to actual Jean-Claude Van Damme movies or are nothing more than completely fabricated nonsense. With a filmography that includes time travel, martial arts tournaments, twins, cyborgs, and enough roundhouse kicks to last a lifetime, separating fact from fiction is a challenge worthy of "The Muscles from Brussels." Add in a live fair atmosphere, plenty of audience interaction, Bill's competitive spirit, and the usual Escape Pod chaos, and you've got one of our most unique episodes yet. So grab a cheese curd, find a seat, and join us as The Escape Pod goes Liv...ish from the Crow Wing County Fair!   #CrowWingCountyFair #ThatAintNoBaby #JeanClaudeVanDamme #VanDamme #BillSatre #LivePodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #FairLife #Minnesota #MartialArtsMovies #ActionMovies #80sMovies #90sMovies #MovieTrivia #GameShow #EscapePod #BrainerdMN #iKnowBadeaux

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 396 That Ain't No Van Damme

  4. Jul 30

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 395 WTF Happened Highlander

    There can be only one... but somehow Highlander became an entire franchise. This week, Kyle Amundson joins The Mayor, Jesse, and Scotty Pizza as they dive into one of the most beloved cult classics of the 1980s to answer the question: WTF Happened to Highlander? From Christopher Lambert's unforgettable performance as Connor MacLeod to Sean Connery somehow playing an immortal Egyptian with a Scottish accent, Highlander is packed with incredible moments, questionable decisions, unforgettable one-liners, and one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever recorded thanks to Queen. The Gang explores what made the original film such a cult phenomenon, why the concept captured audiences for decades, and how a movie with such an incredible ending somehow spawned sequels, television series, animated shows, comics, and enough continuity problems to make your head spin. Join us as we celebrate everything we love about Highlander while trying to figure out where the franchise lost its way. Because in the end... There can be only one.   #Highlander #WFTHappened #ChristopherLambert #SeanConnery #Queen #ConnorMacLeod #CultClassic #80sMovies #FantasyMovies #MoviePodcast #ComedyPodcast #MovieReview #CultFilms #Nostalgia #Movies #ScottyPizza #KyleAmundson #JesseHuber #iKnowBadeaux #EscapePod

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 395 WTF Happened Highlander

  5. Jul 23

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 394 Squatters' Rights

    Weird News Week is back, and with Jesse off Taming The Beast at Play N Trade, we've got a new face stepping into the fourth chair. Podcast newcomer Zach Mahoney from 107.5 The Power Loon joins The Gang, and within minutes it's obvious... he's WAY nerdier than anyone expected. From pop culture references to effortlessly jumping into the chaos, Zach fits right in as The Triforce Formation tackles another week of headlines that prove reality has officially gone off the rails. This week's stories include why having a healthy heart might be the key to successfully hiding a body, the one thing you should NEVER do if your eyeball feels tired, an arson suspect who chose a very unconventional way to ignite a fire, and one determined Mountain Dew fan who decided a porta potty was a perfectly reasonable place to go treasure hunting. The news is bizarre. The conversations go completely sideways. And by the end of the episode, you'll probably be questioning humanity just a little bit more than when you started. Welcome to Weird News Week.   #WeirdNews #SquattersRights #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #ZachMahoney #PowerLoon #WeirdNewsWeek #FunnyPodcast #BizarreNews #OddNews #MountainDew #Arson #HeartHealth #PortaPotty #InternetNews #CurrentEvents #TriforceFormation #PlayNTrade #iKnowBadeaux #EscapePod

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 394 Squatters' Rights

  6. Jul 16

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 393 80s Action Stars Ranked

    🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod because it's Draft Day once again on the iKnowBadeaux Podcast! 💥🎬 This week, Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber take on one of the toughest rankings yet as we draft the Greatest Action Stars of the 1980s. But there's one important rule... 🔥 Only their work during the 1980s counts. That means legendary careers outside the decade don't matter. If an action icon didn't dominate the 80s, they're going to slide down the rankings—or maybe miss the draft altogether. Will Arnold Schwarzenegger reign supreme? Can Sylvester Stallone hold onto the top spot? Does Chuck Norris kick his way into the first round? What about Kurt Russell, Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, Jean-Claude Van Damme, or Steven Seagal? Expect plenty of heated debates, surprising picks, controversial snubs, and enough one-liners to fill an entire VHS shelf. 🎧 Grab your aviators, load up the montage music, and join us as we settle one of the biggest debates in action movie history!     #iKnowBadeaux #80sAction #ActionMovies #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #SylvesterStallone #BruceWillis #ChuckNorris #JeanClaudeVanDamme #StevenSeagal #MelGibson #KurtRussell #HarrisonFord #MovieDraft #MoviePodcast #80sMovies #ActionHeroes #PopCulture #NostalgiaPodcast #RetroMovies #DraftDay

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 393 80s Action Stars Ranked

  7. Jul 9

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 392 BKR 1986 Fan Picks

    🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod one last time as we wrap up our journey through 1986 with Episode 392 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1986: Fan Picks! 🎬✨ Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber close out the 1986 series by handing the final movie selections over to YOU—the fans! And your picks couldn't have been more different... or more deserving. 🚂 Stand by Me is a coming-of-age masterpiece that reminds us why the best adventures don't need superheroes or special effects—just great friends and an unforgettable journey. Based on Stephen King's novella The Body, the film perfectly captures the innocence, humor, heartbreak, and uncertainty of growing up. Decades later, it remains one of the greatest stories about friendship ever put on film. 👽 Then we shift from heartfelt nostalgia to pulse-pounding action with Aliens, James Cameron's explosive sequel that took Ridley Scott's haunting sci-fi horror and transformed it into one of the greatest action films ever made. Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley became a cinematic icon, and the film set the gold standard for blockbuster sequels. From quiet railroad tracks to terrifying xenomorphs, 1986 delivered unforgettable stories in every genre, and these fan picks are the perfect way to close out another incredible year of Be Kind Rewind. 🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!   #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1986Movies #StandByMe #Aliens #SigourneyWeaver #StephenKing #JamesCameron #MoviePodcast #FanPicks #80sMovies #RetroCinema #ComingOfAge #SciFiClassics #CultClassics #FilmDiscussion #NostalgiaPodcast #PopCulture #Throwback #MovieRewind

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 392 BKR 1986 Fan Picks

  8. Jun 25

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 391 BKR 1986 Part Deux

    🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1986 for Episode 391 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1986: Part Deux! 🎬✨ Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber are back to tackle two films that couldn't be more different—but together perfectly capture the spirit of 1986. ✈️ Top Gun blasted into theaters and turned fighter pilots into rock stars. With unforgettable aerial action, a legendary soundtrack, and enough charisma to launch a thousand aviator sunglasses, the film became one of the defining movies of the decade. We discuss its impact, its legacy, and whether Maverick still flies as high today as he did in 1986. 🐉 Then we take a sharp turn into the weird and wonderful world of Big Trouble in Little China. Kurt Russell's Jack Burton may think he's the hero, but this cult classic is packed with martial arts action, ancient magic, monsters, and some of the most quotable dialogue of the 1980s. What wasn't appreciated by audiences in 1986 has become one of the most beloved cult films ever made. From danger zones to ancient curses, fighter jets to six-demon bags, this episode celebrates two movies that showcase just how diverse—and downright fun—1980s cinema could be. 🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!   #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1986Movies #TopGun #BigTroubleInLittleChina #KurtRussell #TomCruise #JackBurton #Maverick #80sMovies #MoviePodcast #CultClassic #RetroCinema #JohnCarpenter #MovieRewind #FilmDiscussion #80sNostalgia #PopCulture #Podcast #Throwback

    iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 391 BKR 1986 Part Deux
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Step into The Escape Pod, the ultimate destination for nostalgia-seekers and pop culture enthusiasts! Join Artist/Comedian and Mayor Dave Badeaux, along with his band of misfit friends, as they take you on a wild journey through the 80s, 90s, and 00s. From classic movies and TV shows to iconic music and fashion, we dive deep into the things that people look back at fondly. And if you're looking for some more current laughs, we've got you covered with our "Don't Tell Scotty" weird news roundups of funny and off the wall current news stories. The iKnowBadeaux Podcast is more than just a trip down memory lane - it's a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things pop culture. With engaging conversations, lively debates, and plenty of surprises along the way, we guarantee you'll be hooked from the very first episode. So why wait? Hop on board The Escape Pod and let's take a journey through time and space together! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more fun and laughs.

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  • Creator
    Dave Badeaux
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    233
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright iKnowBadeaux 2014
  • Show Website
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