Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

Tyler Fighter and Theodore Bone
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Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

  1. 11/24/2025

    SKODEN CINEMA: SKINS (2002) pt. I

    What?! That's right! Ty Fighter takes the wheel back to bring back SKODEN CINEMA! In this episode, he discusses the gritty reality of the book vs. the 2002 film Skins, directed by indie darling Chris Eyre. Hear him stumble! Listen to his voice give out! Just kidding! Ty discusses the the film Skins- an uncompromising story set on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Join me as I breakdown Adrian C. Louis' novel highlighting generational trauma, survival, resilience, fractured brotherhood, and the lingering scars of colonialism.

    1h 13m
  2. Time Barbarians: June 1981

    08/24/2025

    Time Barbarians: June 1981

    One this episode of high adventure, Ty Fighter and T-Bone finds themselves hurled into the crackles of time and find themselves locking helmet horns with June 1981. Topics in this episode include: WE'RE IN A RECESSION! Ty Fighter confuses Suzanna Hoffs with Suzanne Vega Did you know before ACT II microwave popcorn debuted, there was an ACT I? Kibbles n' Bits, Kibbles n' Bits, Gotta have more Kibbles n' Bits First Wave of Kenner Empire Strikes Back figures hits shelves U.S. Air Force attempts to shoot down a missile with a FREAKING LASER Velvet Sky is born The Curious Case of Ron Settles Barbra Walters asked the most insane question to Kathrine Hepburn U2 makes their US television debut James Earl Ray gets a little prison justice Paige Pipkin stuns the 1981 Scripps National Spelling Bee CDC is starting to recognize a rare form of cancer in young gay men Walton Mountain FALLS to the Yanks Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams is released Night Flight premieres on USA Network A passenger train kills 800 people in India The arcade game CENTIPEDE hits the streets Israel s***s on Iraq for no reason The very first true step towards gun control in Martin Groves, Illinois Natalie Portman graces planet Earth with her presence the curtain closes on the Muppet Show LaserDisc hits store shelves Boy falls in well MLB STRIKES Clash of the Titans hits theaters RAIDERS.OF.THE.LOST.F*****G.ARK Queen Elizabeth assassination attempt Charles Manson interviewed for the first time since his incarceration NO NUKES concert Oklahoma botches yet ANOTHER execution USS Ohio launches Classic lineup of Pink Floyd performs the Wall for the final time Stealth Fighter F117 test flights AIDS officially recognized Sandra Day O'Connor serves on the US Supreme Court Cannonball Run hits theaters Disney re-releases Herbie Rides Again Superman II flies into theaters 13 year old Celine Dion makes her first television debut in Canada a horrible day for mountain climbing Steely Dan breaks up John McEnroe loses his mind Mark David Chapman shocks the courtroom The James Bond flick For Your Eyes Only debuts Charlie's Angels solves their final case Women avoid the draft Stripes. Bill Murray in Stripes. That is all The Great Muppet Caper First paintball game is played. Shocking Arnold Schwarzenegger link The RAPTURE didn't happen Terry Fox dies Nuclear bombs vs. Jerry Lee Lewis Tell a friend!

    1h 26m
  3. Time Barbarians: May 1981

    07/10/2025

    Time Barbarians: May 1981

    This month is chocked full of serial killings and hijacking- Trigger Warning! On this episode, the boys are sent back to infiltrate the Swedish Bikini Team. Hijinks ensue... Topics include The release of Friday the 13th part II #Jasonvorhees Season finale of Dallas season 4 Frequent Flying becomes the norm Spain infected with Toxic Oil Syndrome Radio show Rockline premiers in Los Angeles Russian cosmonauts spot a floating barbell in space Asian artist draws ire by winning the Vietnam War memorial competition Jerry Seinfeld performs on television for the first time Love summer camp films? The Burning premieres Results from the Battle of the Network Stars The Midtown Slasher apprehended NBC's Salute to Motherhood Bob Marley dies Release the BUTTHOLE CUT #buttholecut Pope John Paul II shot! No word on if his back pockets survived Diana Ross leaves Motown China gets its first FEMALE Head of State Kill and Kill Again! Harlem Globetrotters land on Gilligan's Island SCTV tries to top SNL The first newspaper article about AIDS runs NY Islanders win the Stanley Cup Legend of the Lone Ranger hits the cineplex Eight is Enough folds The Ripper Crew from Chicago kills and kills again Spider-Dan strikes again!! Roger Wheeler is MURDERED John Waters Polyester is released in ODORAMA Buster Douglas begins his boxing career From the Tablet of Ty Fighter Moment in History Ty Fighter shills a CD. Buy it

    1h 3m
  4. Time Barbarians: April 1981

    05/18/2025

    Time Barbarians: April 1981

    Huzzah! The boys fid themselves once again hurled through the fizzures of time and space, this time belched right into the bowels of April 1981. Walking amongst the mortals, the fellas lock into a couple of Lean Cuisines, and lemon Nestea. Topics in this episode: Skittles make their US debut Neil Diamond's America hits the top 40's The Go-Go's sign to IRS records Australian Jim Bailey attempts the dumbest stunt ever The Great Once Wayne Gretzky sets the all time assist record Ty Fighter reveals his love of One Tree Hill The first portable computer makes it's first appearance 1st female coxswain leads Yale to victory The Bucksf Fizz win Eurovision 1st ever Hispanic mayor elected The dumbest bank robbers in Baltimore history Rick James Street Songs released General Omar Bradley dies 1st diagnosis of what would become AIDS Fernandomania is also diagnosed Hollywood Squares ends its first run Joe Dante's The Howling released George Romero's Knightriders released NIGHTHAWKS hits theaters Eddie Van Halen marries Valerie Bertinelli Larry Holmes defeats Trevor Burbick Arts and Entertainment (A&E Channel) hits cable tv Joe Louis dies Tulsi Gabbard belched into the world Bernstein or Berenstain Bears? 15 coal miners die in Colorado Buck Rogers canceled Ringo Starr in CAVEMAN The longest professional baseball game ever played Tom Seaver becomes the 5th pitcher to hit 3000Ks Hayden Christensen born The death of the Tetris King The last Women's Professional Basketball game played Final episode of SOAP airs Weird Al Yankovic makes his television debut Falcon Crest airs its pilot episode Eric Clapton in a car wreck JC Penny introduces penny bonds Largest bank robbery in history Time capsule discovered at the Empire State Building The first monster truck BIGFOOT born Paul McCartney's WINGS get clipped Spiro Agnew continues to be a piece of shit Man falls into the biggest hole on earth Billie Jean King sued for being a lesbian Steve Carlton becomes the 6th pitcher to strike out 3000 batters Bud Light is marketed for the first time list of music videos that debuted

    1h 19m
  5. Time Barbarians: March 1981

    05/03/2025

    Time Barbarians: March 1981

    After a heroic trifle with the evil Kutchek, the boys are once again hurled into the throes of space and time. On this episode, T-Bone and Ty Fighter land in Daytona Beach Florida in the midst of a Michelob Light Wet T-Shirt Contest. Who will win? The results may surprise you. Topic Discussed: Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike Miracle on Ice T.V. Movie debuts Howard Stern makes his first broadcast in Washington D.C. The Star Wars radio drama released Pope Assassinated?! Which Happy Days cast member gets SHOT!!?? Timex releases an early home PC Walter Cronkite resigns the shame of DORF on Golf John Hinkley Sr. tells his son he's on his own Murder at Disneyland Achievements in SURGERY! First heart and lung transplant Dan Rather takes over the world Bette Davis Eyes goes straight to the top The Atlanta Child Murders The World's Largest Sun Dial is unleashed upon the world The first Rubiks Cube speed championship occurs Bruce Springsteen sings about the mafia The Ropers leave Three's Company a Masonic Lodge tries to overthrow Italy The Greatest American Hero debuts Arkansas adopts creationism in public schools Remember the Titans captain passes away Last reported lynching by the ku klux klan The first Mongolian in space God Bless John McClain Nazi Hunts continue Ultraman 80 ends Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a dove Ronald Reagan assassination attempt Aunt Jemima passes Chariots of Fire released in the UK the First Annual Golden Raspberry Awards were handed out

    1h 6m
  6. Time Barbarians: February 1981

    03/22/2025

    Time Barbarians: February 1981

    The blast back to February 1981 to discuss all things 80's. Topics include Round-up of classic arcade game releases The NFL season extends into February for the first time. what would a degree in aeronautical engineering look like in 1914? Norway elects it's first FEMALE Prime Minister, and she's a DOCTOR?! A republican senator caught with a 28 year old male intern Joni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Brisbane Australia sets a quirky world record A Vietnam POW was convicted of helping the North Vietcong in North Carolina The Brady Brides debuts Prince Charles proposes to Lady Di (We wish them well) George Harrison and Paul McCartney record a tribute song for John Lennon Circus Fires!! Ringling Bros soaked the circus tents in GASOLINE? Worst disasters in Greek Sport history Ritual beheading of a San Fransisco man Bill Haley dies Phil Collins releases his first solo album The most violent hockey game ever played An employee accidentally opens a nuclear valve spilling 59,000 gallons of radioactive material Rush releases Moving Pictures My Bloody Valentine released A lost Mozart symphony is discovered Ralph Bakshi releases American Pop Yellow Face runs rampant Rupert Murdoch purchases the London Times sewer explosions rock Kentucky Wayne Gretzky sets a new record for Hat Tricks Frank Sinatra cleared of ties to the mob The F dash dash dash word is muttered on SNL Makenzie Phillips shocks the world in People Magazine Fallen Angel debuts The lost art of made-for-TV Movies Christopher Cross; the king of the Grammy's a nine year old boy robs a bank The death of Disco Joey Coyle finds 2 million bucks! The Munster's Revenge Helicopter chase in France! Ebony and Ivory recorded The February 1981 Cosmo Quiz

    1h 1m
  7. Time Barbarians: January 1981

    02/18/2025

    Time Barbarians: January 1981

    Happy New Year! The Time Barbarians are BACK with a brand new year of exciting content! Yes, we've plundered the deepest recesses of the interwebs to bring you all the exciting happenings of January 1981. So pry off a cap of Michelob dark, kick your sandled feet up, and check out all the cool shit we uncovered. Topics Include: 9 to 5 still dominating First recorded use of CRACK cocaine Axis and Allies debuts Chicken McNuggets make their way into test kitchens Minimum wage increases The Yorkshire Ripper is captured TANKS! The Great Space Coaster The UFO from France Stymie passes away Dynasty premires Yorkshire girl sneezes for two years Hill Street Blues airs Base jumping becomes official 13 dead, nothing said The agreement is signed between the US and Iran to release the hostages Ronald Reagan is sworn in Iran releases the hostages The DeLorean rolls off the production line The official US excecutioner dies Reagan ends the gas wars Happy birthday Frodo Baggins Joel Schumacher makes his film debut The first parade FOR Vietnam Veterans is held

    1h 17m
  8. Time Barbarians: December 1980

    01/18/2025

    Time Barbarians: December 1980

    On this very special Christmas episode our tackle such holiday topics as: The U.S. release of Pac-Man South Korea introduces COLOR TELEVISION The debut of Bravo A death squad in El Salvador gives new meaning to Missionary October Surprise Australia releases Superman II Led Zepplin call it quits Flash Gordon Popeye released in theaters Here lies Darby Crash The murder of John Lennon Magnum P.I. Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder go to prison Apple enters the stock market Reagan is sworn in The death of Col. Sanders Dolly Parton has two HUGE hits The Silent Bowl The Losing New Orleans Saints The amazing story of the Frozen woman

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Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

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