Dancing with Myself: 80s podcast

In episode 57, we dive into two wildly different but equally defining narratives of the 1980s. First, we explore the devastating Ethiopian famine. Then we shift gears to celebrate the meteoric rise of Prince, the musical genius, known for blurring lines. 

DWM 56 discusses a REEL REBEL! In this episode, Heather dives into the cult classic film, The Legend of Billie Jean. Listen as we unpack the film's relevance today. 

DWM 55 discusses the romantic comedy Arthur which was nominated for four Academy Awards in 1981. Japanese cars became increasingly popular in the 1980s due to their affordability and quality. Farmhouse decor was all the rage in the 1980s, and the country goose became a symbol of rustic charm. 

Dancing with Myself explores Bob Marley's death in the 1981. This week takes a look at a scandal that rocked the UK, and Magnum PI-an action show with enduring appeal. 

Dancing with Myself discusses the best 80s hits from U2! 

Episode 52 discusses the enduring popularity of Unsolved Mysteries. Motley Crue rose to fame in the 1980s- a perfect band for the decade of excess. And the oil glut shaped the future of the world. 

A Robert Maplethorpe exhibit created a stir in the 1980s and the Exxon Valdez oil spill was a huge environmental disaster. 

Live is remembered as a watershed moment in pop culture history-and Ocean Pacific is iconic surfear and lifestyle brand that reached the zenith of it's popularity during the 1980s. 

The theory of global warming gained significant attention in the 1980s, acid washed jeans were high fashion, and the movie Amadeus swept the Academy Awards! 

Let's discusss how one man's disrespect helped build a comedy empire! DWM will also examine the 1984 US Presidential election, and Halley's Comet

DWM episode 47 discusses the mass exodus from Cuba in the 1980s, the rivarly between Borg and McEnroe, and The Judds paving the way for female country artists. 

In this episode, DWM covers the rise of the 24 hour network news cycle and an 49ers 4 Super Bowl wins in 9 years. 

Disney's expansion into Japan, the discovery of Titanic's wreckage in 1985 and hacky sack kicks it's way into the mainstream Hosted by Heather 

Exploring all things 1980s! Episode 44 dives into the life of Whitney Houston, a UK corporate scandal, and the cult classic film Clue. 

A popular book series explodes onto the scene and a push to save California Condors 

Let's talk about Mike Tyson and Caddyshack! 

In 1980, a US Marine stirred up conversation posing in Playboy magazine. DWM discusses a medical debate-and the music of Prince

Episode 40 takes a look at the Miami Race Riots. Under Reagan, America rediscovered their Patriotism.

Episode 39 dives into a famous director and then we remember an "American folk hero" educator who carried a baseball hat to maintain order at a troubled New Jersey high school.

Episode 38 discusses the band who brought you emotional power ballads! And how will you listen to these love songs? On your Walkman, of course

Dancing with Myself takes a look at Joan Quigley, a woman whose claim to fame was her association with the White House, as an astrologer to the President. College basketball's popularity increased with the March Madness tournament televised on CBS. Radio saw a rise in provocative shock jock DJ's like Don Imus and Howard Stern.

Top Gun catapulted Tom Cruise to superstar! Reaganomics changed the United States economy for decades after.... let's listen to episode 36 of Dancing with Myself 

Don't miss this episode of Dancing with Myself. An in-depth look at preppy fashion, Reagan's assassination attempt, and Milli Vanilli are topics

Episode 34 takes a look at a marketing sensation: Morris the Cat! We'll also be discussing the Beirut Bombing, a film reel toy, and The Goonies

The Murder of Marvin Gaye, at the hands of his father, remains one of the most tragic scandals in pop music history. Wes Cravens' Nightmare on Elm Street elevated the slasher film to new heights!