A Blockbuster Year: 1985

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A new podcast series and weekly LIVE show asking "Was 1985 the best year for movies?" Back to the Future, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Goonies, The Breakfast Club and so many more... Join hosts and historians Brandon Mindel @bcdelorean & J Ryan @latenightplayset as they watch and discuss the production, release and lasting effects these films have had on our culture. Plus YOU in the LIVE chat. Thank you for being with us!

  1. JAN 8

    Episode 21 - " The Return of the Living Dead" with Paper and Light (Jonathan Giesbrecht) - ABY:1985

    We're Back! and we're ready to Party!! Grab your leather jacket and your leg warmers because we're gonna hit the Uneeda medical supply warehouse to party with the Tarman!Brandon and J Ryan with special guest Jonathan Giesbrecht from  @Paper_and_Light  are talking about the Punk Rock classic "The Return of the Living Dead"https://youtu.be/0xnfv9V6ep0?si=8VUTlCFy6r1MwICIhttps://youtu.be/fe2tXFP_VNg?si=Dwvij04RANq7PWf_A Blockbuster Year: 1985LIVE Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show

    3h 18m

  2. JAN 7

    Episode 20 - "Disney's One Magic Christmas" with Dave Knight (Again)

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and returning guest Dave Knight (@oregooniandave) as they discuss Disney's One Magic Christmas.... more like One TRAGIC Christmas!LIVE Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show

    3h 5m

  3. 12/13/2025

    Episode 19 - "Santa Claus: The Movie" with Dave Knight - A Blockbuster Year: 1985

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Dave Knight (a real life Goonie) from the Oregon Film Museum in Astoria, Oregon!It's Christmas time in the city, so we have to talk about Santa Claus: The MovieA follow up film from the producers and presenters of Superman: The MovieOn Dasher, On Dancer, On Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, On Cupid, On Donner and Blitzen! On Brandon, On J, On Dave and pop in the tape!LIVE Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show

    2h 42m

  4. 12/12/2025

    Episode 18 - " To Live and Die in L.A." with Dangerbean_55 - A Blockbuster Year 1985

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Dangerbean_55 (AKA Ben Christensen) as they slip into their tightest pair of jeans, and patrol the streets of 1985 Los Angeles on the hunt for artist and counterfeiter, Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe)Watch Dangerbean's short film "The Funny Thing About Losing Socks" here:https://www.shibuya.film/series/the-funny-thing-about-losing-socksLIVE Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the showReference Videos:https://youtu.be/hrmUhOKNYvM?si=ch8Z8N645GTkcPOBhttps://youtu.be/4tOWgAQjutk?si=mDCv5AfzwXs_nlHbhttps://youtu.be/DU_P8Ro7SGw?si=ZuemnUhJyU0PyTsX

    2h 53m

  5. 11/29/2025

    Episode 17 - "Follow That Bird" with Abigail Gardner & Ryan Doell - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 Podcast

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guests Abigail Gardner & Ryan Doell from  @yhspodcast  &  @YHSToyAnxiety  &  @gothamcitytonight  &  @DL-44Network  We are squawkin' about Sesame Street Presents: Follow That BirdWant to support all your friends on Sesame Street? You can donate to the Sesame Street Workshop belowhttps://giving.sesameworkshop.org/page/donate?linkSource=headerThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show!

    2h 57m

  6. 11/21/2025

    Episode 16 - "Return To Oz" with Jay Glatfelter - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 Podcast 🎬

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Jay Glatfelter from  @GeekDadLife  as they re-live the trauma many kids felt after seeing the 1985 (horror) classic "Return To Oz" Here are a couple other vidoes referenced in the episode:https://youtu.be/0TB4JOyK0Ts?si=TeegQxRrlbSG12mVhttps://youtu.be/8Jo1OV-k1vo?si=iQfpQD-Oan0TD7UtLIVE Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show.

    2h 52m

  7. 11/13/2025

    Episode 15 - "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 vs Friday The 13th Part 5 with Tommy Koszycki - ABY1985 🎬

    Finishing off Horror Month with Freddy versus Jason! Not “Freddy vs. Jason” (2003) but rather “A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge” vs. “Friday The 13th Part 5: A New Beginning” Who will win? Place your bets! With guest Tommy Koszycki Thoughts on the movie? Comments about the show? Suggestions for future guests/films? Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show. Thank you for being with us!

    2h 47m

  8. 11/13/2025

    Episode 14 - "We're Back... Sort Of" - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    We're Back after a whole 2 weeks off! J has been traveling across the US with some ups and downs and Brandon just spent the last week in the LA area celebrating Back To The Future.Brandon was able to visit lots of BTTF filming locations with his Time Machine and Biff Auto Detailing Truck, participate in some fun BTTF events and hang out with some of our Goonies weekend Friends! Watch the BTTF Fan Week Playlist Here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcRoZP5FoVZ1Z82Opfsyjh30OnzQuJJef&si=sHBT0JG0E29EW9xL Featuring videos from  @TheDailyWoo  ,  @justinscarred  and more!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up?

    2h 24m
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A new podcast series and weekly LIVE show asking "Was 1985 the best year for movies?" Back to the Future, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Goonies, The Breakfast Club and so many more... Join hosts and historians Brandon Mindel @bcdelorean & J Ryan @latenightplayset as they watch and discuss the production, release and lasting effects these films have had on our culture. Plus YOU in the LIVE chat. Thank you for being with us!

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  • Creator
    Late Night Playset
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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