Totally 80s and 90s Recall

Totally 80s and 90s Recall
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Join two Gen X dudes as they take a nostalgic look at all things 80s and 90s. From music and movies to television and pop culture, these friends of 35 years will take you on a trip back in time to review two of the most influential and awesome decades. Join them each week as they rewind back to the era of cassette tapes, big hair and Super Nintendo. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

  1. 1983 vs. 1993: Who Won the Billboard Hot 100? (Michael Jackson vs. Whitney Houston)

    5D AGO

    1983 vs. 1993: Who Won the Billboard Hot 100? (Michael Jackson vs. Whitney Houston)

    Is 1983 the greatest year in music history, or does 1993 take the crown? In this episode, we dive deep into the sonic rivalry between the neon-soaked 80s New Wave and the raw, rebellious 90s Alternative era. From the global takeover of Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the synth-pop hooks of The Police, to the distorted guitars of Nirvana and the West Coast grooves of Dr. Dre, we’re breaking down the charts, the culture, and the gear that defined two legendary generations. Whether you’re a fan of MTV’s golden age or the Lollapalooza revolution, this episode is your backstage pass to the ultimate mixtape debate (Listen to our breakdowns of this iconic record) 0:00 - 1983 vs 1993 Music Showdown 14:12 - Michael Jackson, Men At Work & Irene Cara Dominate 1983 28:46 - Billie Jean & The Police's Global Hit 38:31 - Metallica, Bowie & Minutemen: 1983's Subversive Sounds 52:51 - Silk, Janet Jackson & Whitney Houston lead 1993 charts 1:10:52 - Beck, Smashing Pumpkins & Tool define 1993's Sound 1:23:30 - Our Final Decision; 1983 or 1993 & Next Week's Tease  Playlists: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KLNCPJUfP8rpkg1Xmr5ls?si=bz8F8YlRSCeb8-m9mxUEzg  Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/83-vs-93/pl.u-9N9L10bT7Y6Wq9?ls  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/4aee98383b64402cac4bb6d96e0b45f6sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_K2R7INPBESWIgxYOOWF7zS85U  Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 34m
  2. Big Trouble in Little China: Cult Classic or Disaster?

    MAR 24

    Big Trouble in Little China: Cult Classic or Disaster?

    Was Big Trouble in Little China the greatest cult classic of the 80s, or just a misunderstood martial arts masterpiece? In 1986, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell teamed up to create a genre-bending adventure that defied every box Hollywood tried to put it in. Join Rob, Kurt and Dave as they dive into the wild world of Jack Burton, the Lo Pan sorcery, and the neon-soaked underground of San Francisco’s Chinatown. We’re breaking down why this film went from box-office disappointment to a legendary status that still holds up today (Listen to our breakdown of this classic movie) 0:00 - The 80s Cult Classic  16:33 - Unveiling Big Trouble's Production & Box Office Woes 33:14 - Reliving the best quotes and action sequences 40:57 - Exploring the Weirdest Moments and 80s Props 49:16 - Analyzing Jack Burton, Villains, and 80s Asian Mentors 1:04:08 - Our Final Verdict and Listener Engagement Keywords: Big Trouble in Little China, John Carpenter, Jack Burton, 80s Cult Classics, 80s Nostalgia, Movie Review Podcast, Retro Cinema, Movie Tropes, 80s Movies Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 22m
  3. Metallica: The Black Album - Genius Move or Ultimate Sell-Out?

    MAR 17

    Metallica: The Black Album - Genius Move or Ultimate Sell-Out?

    Was Metallica’s The Black Album the moment they traded their souls, or the moment they became legends? In 1991, four guys from San Francisco changed the course of rock history forever. Join Rob and Dave as they crack open the CD binder to dissect Metallica’s self-titled masterpiece and explore how the band transitioned from heavy metal underground dominance to a global 90s rock phenomenon. Metallica Segments 0:00 - Sellout or Masterpiece? 0:52 - Setting the Stage 2:56 - Our first listen to the Black Album 7:59 - Bob Rock infusion 14:27 - Navigating the Grunge era: Metallica's Legacy 20:30 - Prepping for a track by track analysis 21:24 - Enter Sandman 27:40 - The Heavy Riff: Sad But True 34:21 - The bridge between new and old Metallica: Holier Than Thou 37:51 - Metallica's epic ballad The Unforgiven 42:19 - The unofficial Tour Anthem: Wherever I May Roam 45:40 - Don't Tread on Me 49:33 - Through The Never 52:50 - The Ultimate Power Ballad: Nothing Else Matters 57:45 - The Primal instincts in Of Wolf and Man 1:01:52 - The God That Failed 1:05:54 - Newsted's Iconic Bassline: My Friend of Misery 1:08:22 - Ending with a bang: The Struggle Within 1:11:49 - Metallica's Evolution 1:15:52 - The impossible question: Our Favorite Track on the Album 1:18:19 - Connecting with the Community 1:23:00 - Previewing Big Trouble in Little China and Final Farewell Keywords: Metallica, The Black Album, 1991, Metallica self-titled album, heavy metal, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Bob Rock, Enter Sandman Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 25m
  4. Top 10 Albums That Defined 90s Music

    MAR 10

    Top 10 Albums That Defined 90s Music

    From the Seattle rain to the L.A. sunshine, today we are counting down the 10 albums that defined the 90s. Rob and Dave crack open the CD binder to dive headfirst into the 90s music landscape, revealing our personal top-ranked albums of the decade. (Listen to our breakdowns of these iconic records) 0:00 - Relax and Rewind: Welcome to 80s and 90s Recall 2:19 - The impossible mission: Crafting our definitive 90s album list 11:38 - Big Heat Todd & The Monsters: A Deep Cut from the 90s 21:53 - Maturing tastes: Rob's #9 pick, Seven Mary Three 26:09 - Post-grunge anthems: Everclear's Sparkle and Fade 30:20 - A different voice: Erykah Badu's Mood-Setting masterpiece 33:23 - Uniquely Beastie Boys: The Iconic Ill Communication Album 36:57 - Seattle Sound: Soundgarden's Superunknown and core memories 40:51 - Summer of '94: The Offspring's record breaking Smash album 53:00 - Bridging generations: Tom Petty's enduring Greatest Hits 55:18 - Punk Rock Anthem: Green Day's iconic Dookie album 58:05 - Teenage Soundtrack: Third Eye Blind's Self-Titled Album 1:00:45 - Perfect Opening: Stone Temple Pilot's immaculate Core album 1:04:18 - Emotional Journey: Counting Crows' August and Everything After 1:06:35 - Rap Royalty: Tupac's legendary double album, All Eyez On Me 1:10:50 - Divisive yet Personal: Pearl Jam's Artistic No Code 1:17:48 - Grunge Cornerstone: Pearl Jam's flawless debut album, Ten 1:28:18 - The ones that got away: Discussing omitted 90s albums 1:32:20 - Wrapping up & looking ahead: Metallica's Black album next week Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 39m
  5. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991): Was it Actually Good? | Totally 80s & 90s Recall

    MAR 3

    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991): Was it Actually Good? | Totally 80s & 90s Recall

    This week we're reviewing the 1991 Kevin Costner classic Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves. We'll travel back to 1194 to frantically help Costner look for his English accent. This high action darker take on Robin Hood was a global financial success earning over $390 million worldwide. Although Costner's hair and flaming arrow may have gotten you to the theater, it's Alan Rickman who steals the show as the Sheriff of Nottingham. Rickman delivers and steals every scene he's in, making you laugh the whole time. Does this movie hold up? Is Bryan Adams evil with that song? Why is the score so good? Dave, Rob and Kurt will join Robin and his Merry Men back in Sherwood Forest on this episode to rob from the rich and steal from the poor, and please, leave the dull spoons at home Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Contact Us: Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 29m
  6. Why 80s Country Was the Best Kept Secret in Music

    FEB 24

    Why 80s Country Was the Best Kept Secret in Music

    Dust off the rhinestones and fire up the jukebox, because 1980s country was where neon lights met steel guitars. The decade kicked off with outlaw grit still echoing from the 70s, but soon the airwaves filled with the polished swagger of artists like George Strait and Reba McEntire, who balanced tradition with arena-sized confidence. Bands like Alabama turned country into a crossover powerhouse, stacking harmonies as tall as their tour buses, while storytellers such as Randy Travis steered the genre back toward its roots with rich baritone ballads that felt carved from oak At the same time, legends like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers continued to shape the landscape, proving that authenticity never goes out of style. Sister duos like The Judds brought heart-tugging harmonies to the charts, and by the decade’s end, a young Garth Brooks was loading the launchpad for the 90s country explosion. From honky-tonk tearjerkers to glossy radio anthems, 80s country was a decade of big hooks, bigger hair, and songs that still two-step straight into your memory Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/iq8iShjXOLb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Playlists Spotify: Apple: Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/16b4813b839c4477b822cc845919f00esune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_CMNR3rn7LH8c9RkLizlPyaZlt Contact Us: Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 34m
  7. Wayne's World (1992): Is It Still The Ultimate 90s Comedy?

    FEB 17

    Wayne's World (1992): Is It Still The Ultimate 90s Comedy?

    Dave, Rob, and Kurt are plugging in their guitars and cranking the volume to eleven as they drop the needle on 1992’s Wayne’s World, the movie that turned public access TV into a rock-and-roll religion. From the opening Bohemian Rhapsody headbang to the immortal cry of “Party on,” this episode dives straight into the movie’s glorious chaos. They’ll revisit the birth of Wayne and Garth as big-screen icons, the perfectly dumb brilliance of the sketch-to-film jump, and how Mike Myers and Dana Carvey somehow made basement slacker energy feel heroic. Expect love for the cameos, the needle drops, the low-budget charm, and the strange magic that made Aurora, Illinois feel like the center of the universe The guys will also tear joyfully through the endless parade of quotes, moments, and jokes that refuse to age out. Every “schwing,” every fourth-wall break, every awkward pause and sight gag gets its moment under the microscope, with plenty of laughs along the way. Is Wayne’s World the most quotable movie of the 90s, a decade already stuffed with endlessly repeated lines? Dave, Rob, and Kurt are ready to put that question on the air, rewind the tape, and see just how many lines still live rent-free in our collective brain. Party time. Excellent Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/iq8iShjXOLb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Contact Us: Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  8. 80s Heartbreak: The Ultimate Power Ballad & Breakup Anthems

    FEB 10

    80s Heartbreak: The Ultimate Power Ballad & Breakup Anthems

    Valentine’s Day is usually a parade of roses and power ballads, but Dave and Rob are taking a scenic detour through the heartbreak aisle. The 80s had a special talent for turning breakups into epic events, complete with echoing drums, pleading vocals, and choruses that felt designed for late night staring contests with the ceiling. These songs did not whisper their sadness. They announced it with synthesizers, lighters held high, and enough emotional reverb to fill an arena. Whether you were dumped, doing the dumping, or just dramatically sighing for effect, the decade made sure you had the perfect soundtrack From Foreigner’s wounded resolve to Air Supply’s soft focus despair, the 80s breakup song was pure emotional craftsmanship. Richard Marx captured the ache of love slipping through your fingers, while Bonnie Tyler turned heartbreak into a full body experience, raspy voice and all. These were not just sad songs, they were monuments to love gone sideways, built with key changes and unapologetic sincerity. As Dave and Rob count down their favorite tear stained classics, expect a reminder that sometimes the best Valentine’s playlist is the one that lets you feel it all, preferably with the volume up and the lights low Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zA5TNw3msEJvfvLO52qF8?si=I8Cq0N-2SVaNHDjQspO59Q Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/80s-breakup-songs/pl.u-38oWrY5Ig5GBpk Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/cd94569cced94ed3bd5c1ae36f8b4de6sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_mggkjq9FAokZfxKoiZef5zVTX Contact Us: Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 30m
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Join two Gen X dudes as they take a nostalgic look at all things 80s and 90s. From music and movies to television and pop culture, these friends of 35 years will take you on a trip back in time to review two of the most influential and awesome decades. Join them each week as they rewind back to the era of cassette tapes, big hair and Super Nintendo. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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    Totally 80s and 90s Recall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
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    Explicit
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