80s Flick Flashback

Timothy Williams
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.

  1. 1D AGO

    #155 - "Police Academy" (1984) with Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells & Robby Retro

    How did a low-budget comedy about inept cadets spawn a massive franchise? In this episode of 80s Flick Flashback, Tim Williams is joined by Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells, and Robby Retro to crack the case on Police Academy. We dive deep into the precinct to explore: The Origin Story: First impressions and personal connections to the franchise. Casting Magic: How the ensemble cast—from Steve Guttenberg to the iconic "Sound Effects Guy"—was assembled. Character Deep Dive: A spotlight on the legendary performances that defined the decade. The Verdict: We rate the rewatchability and discuss where Police Academy ranks in our nostalgia for 80s cinema. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Mahoney or just love classic movie trivia, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: Former US President Bill Clinton once mentioned to Steve Guttenberg that this was one of his favorite movies and that it helped him get through a tough period. During his speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, he also said that his wife, Hillary Clinton, found his parenting decisions questionable after he watched six "Police Academy" films back-to-back with his daughter, Chelsea Clinton.The "shoe polish on the megaphone" comes from a prank played on British director Michael Winner during the filming of one of his movies. Hugh Wilson chose to use this gag after hearing the story from a crew member.Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/police-academy-a-review Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashbackBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfbFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashbackEmail - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 16

    #154 - "The Naked Gun" (1988) with Ben Carpenter, Chris McMichen & Nicholas Pepin

    In this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and co-hosts Ben Carpenter, Chris McMichen, and Nicholas Pepin dive into the classic comedy film 'The Naked Gun.' They discuss their first impressions, memorable scenes, character analyses, and the film's impact on comedy. The conversation also touches on trivia, behind-the-scenes insights, and the film's rewatchability. The hosts share their thoughts on the reboot and reflect on the legacy of the film, highlighting its humor and iconic moments. Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: The device that compelled characters to accept commands to kill someone is similar to what the parasitic life forms in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" did.Leslie Nielsen's line about shooting the Shakespeare in the Park performers is a close parody of a line Clint Eastwood said about shooting a rapist in "Dirty Harry".In 1988, The Naked Gun, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and A Fish Called Wanda formed an accidental "steamroller trilogy." Despite their differences, all three classic comedies released that year feature a character getting flattened by a steamroller. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71895/18-fun-facts-about-naked-gun https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-hilarious-facts-about-the-naked-gun-1988 Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashbackBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfbFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashbackEmail - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 2

    #153 - "Airplane!" (1980) with Nicholas Pepin

    Even during the lively era of the Marx Brothers' films at Paramount Pictures—featuring vaudevillian chaos like Horse Feathers and Duck Soup, or Mel Brooks parodies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein—audiences had never experienced the overwhelming number of jokes like the ones in this 80s flick. These gags are so nonstop that the weaker ones don’t even have time to linger. The film is packed with puns, pratfalls, provocations, interplay of foreground and background, double entendres, references to movies, TV shows, and commercials, along with random acts of silliness and absurdity, including many 'dad jokes'. So be sure to park in the red or white zone and purchase your smoking ticket, but don’t eat the in-flight fish meal as Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" discuss “Airplane!” From 1980 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: According to the Blu-ray commentary, the song "Stayin' Alive" was sped up by 10 percent for the movie's dance scene. Permission from The Bee Gees was required to speed it up. The filmmaking trio pitched the movie to Paramount as 'Animal House on a plane'—a misleading description, but a necessary tactic to sell the executives on the film's zany humor. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/02/airplane-film-40th-anniversary-spoof-comedy Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. ​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    1h 2m

  4. 12/19/2025

    #152 - "Prancer" (1989) with JB Huffman

    That Rudolph guy and his red nose may get most of the hype when it comes to Santa's furry transport team, but he isn't the only caribou who's earned his stripes... or, should I say, antlers. That's part of what makes this 80s flick a nostalgic centerpiece of the holidays. Most of the time, Santa's reindeer serve as background fixtures at best, so getting a story that centers around one of the less talked-about members of his flying troupe is kinda brilliant and one of the many reasons it deserves to be added to your yuletide viewing schedule, if it isn’t already. So meet us in the barn with cookies and oats as Tim Williams and guest co-host JB Huffman discuss “Prancer” from 1989 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/prancer-kids-forgotten-christmas-movie Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. ​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    47 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    #151 - "Ernest Saves Christmas" (1988) with Laramy Wells & Robby Retro

    Whenever Christmas time comes around, and you see lists of the best holiday movies — and even the most underrated ones — you’ll almost certainly never find this 80s flick on any of them. It really hasn’t managed to embed itself in Christmas pop culture like some other films have, to be sure. And that is a real shame, because while this movie isn’t high-class theater, it’s considered a favorite Yuletide watch for kids of the 80s and 90s. So meet us at the Orlando Children’s Museum with Santa’s magic sack as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Laramy Wells and Retro Robby discuss “Ernest Saves Christmas” from 1988 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: ​The scene where Ernest visits his friend Vern's house was filmed on Residential Street at Disney's MGM Studios in Hollywood. The house façade gained popularity as a notable feature on the Backstage Studio Tour when the theme park opened in 1989. In 2005, the entire street was demolished to make way for the Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show Spectacular. That stunt show was later replaced by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.​Ernest's pickup full of snakes has a sign that reads "Apopka Snakes." Executive producer Joseph Akerman went to high school in Apopka, Florida, a city north of Orlando, where most filming was done.Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB https://www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2015/12/14-facts-about-ernest-saves-christmas.htmlhttps://mutantreviewersmovies.com/2020/12/25/justin-does-ernest-saves-christmas-1988/ Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. ​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    55 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    #150 - "Wee Sing in Sillyville" (1989) with Bethany & Ruby Wells

    We usually stick to theatrically released 80s flicks, but when Ruby Wells makes a special request, we listen! So we’re taking a detour to Sillyville! In this special episode, Ruby Wells and her mom, Bethany Wells, join the pod to defend the honor of the 1989 classic Wee Sing in Sillyville. Why does this 80s direct-to-video musical hold such a special place in their hearts? We’re talking nostalgia, Bitty Booties, and the magic of sharing movies across generations. You don’t want to miss this walk down memory lane! Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/renee-margolin-sillywhim-interview Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashbackBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfbFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashbackEmail - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    32 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    #149 - "Mannequin" (1987) with Bethany Wells

    Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy.  Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story of a sculptor who fell in love with a statue he had carved, it’s admittedly the kind of storyline that was only plausible in the 1980s.  And we loved every second of it! So hop on your motorcycle, meet us at Prince & Company Department Store, and keep an eye out for vicious guard-dog, Rambo, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Bethany Wells, discuss “Mannequin” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: ​If "Mannequin" seems a little formulaic to you, that's no accident. It was the first movie produced by Hollywood market research guru Joseph Farrell, who perfected the system of focus groups and test audiences that studios often use to tweak films and make them more commercial.​No one from the original film, except Taylor, returned for the 1991 sequel, "Mannequin 2: On the Move." This time, the dummy-come-to-life was yet another "Pretty in Pink" alum, Kristy Swanson.​Mannequin was written and directed by Michael Gottlieb, who had to wait until 1993 for another go with the Hulk Hogan vehicle "Mr. Nanny".Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo https://www.moviefone.com/news/mannequin-movie-facts/ https://www.fast-rewind.com/trivia_mannequin.htm https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/11080/when-kim-cattrall-played-a-mannequin-come-to-life-in-1987 Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. ​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    56 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    #148 - "Fright Night" (1985) with Chris Adams

    This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that was, sadly, starting to fade away, much like an undead creature of the night. It brought the vampire back into the spotlight, setting the stage for other nostalgic blood-sucking hits of the era, such as "The Lost Boys", "Near Dark", and "Bram Stoker’s Dracula". So grab your binoculars, crucifix, and garlic necklace as Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris Evans discuss “Fright Night” from 1985 on this special Halloween episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast! Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: According to Chris Sarandon, he wanted Jerry to whistle "Whistle While You Work" rather than "Strangers in the Night" when first confronting Charley. But Disney would not give their permission to use the song. To evoke a genuine frightened reaction when Charley first sees Amy as a vampire, William Ragsdale did not see the stunt actress in makeup beforehand. Evil Ed's complex death scene, designed by Edlund and Bruno, strategically used darkness and quick cuts to obscure details. They intentionally reduced the lighting, relying on elements like a swinging chandelier that Wolf Ed crashes into. Visual effects cinematographer Bill Neil stated this swinging light was crucial, as the shifting shadows allowed them to hold shots longer, making the "brief glimpses" of the character highly effective. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo https://www.dreadcentral.com/lists/261132/fearsome-facts-8-things-didnt-know-fright-night-1985/ Some sections were composed by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. ​Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/​TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashback​Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfb​Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcast​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/​TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashback​Email - Info@80sFlickFlashback.com

    52 min
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.

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  • Creator
    Timothy Williams
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 321711
  • Show Website
    80s Flick Flashback