Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay pick up where they left off last episode. They're handing out Jim's version of the baseball Oscars and Lindsay stands firm on Crash Davis almost being the perfect man. Jim wraps up the episode with his All Star lineup of fictional baseball players. 

It's opening day and we're discussing all things baseball from the 1980s. From music to television to movies baseball is the theme! Was baseball better in the 80s??? Jim thinks so! One thing's for sure, baseball movies were just better in the 80s! 

This episode takes Jim and Lindsay back to 1984 where they revisit the hit film The Karate Kid. How has it already been 40 years!?! Jim makes his case for William Zabka being the ultimate 80s bad guy and Lindsay thinks we could all learn from Mr. Miyagi's wisdom.

Prepare for a trip down memory lane as we revisit the catchiest jingles, the most memorable catchphrases, and the unforgettable characters that became synonymous with 1980s TV advertising.

Jim and Lindsay do a deep dive on the 80s classic sitcom Family Ties and its iconic character Alex P. Keaton. Come along for the trip down memory lane and revisit the Keaton family.

Join Jim and Lindsay as they celebrate their favorite black artists of the 1980s. Lindsay's list has some big stars on it while Jim remembers a few lesser known musicians.

It's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay in this episode as they revisit 1984 in movies. 

It's our very first Valentine's Day episode! Join us as we count down some of our favorite duet love songs from the 80s. It's a treasure trove of love over here that you won't want to miss. 

Jim and Lindsay each talk about what a weekend in the 80s was like in their respective childhoods. It's fish and spaghetti at Jim's house on Friday night and digging in the neighbor's trash on a Saturday afternoon for Lindsay. One thing they both agree on, Saturday morning cartoons were the best! 

Take a listen as Jim and Lindsay are interviewed by Shawn Jones with Podtent. Learn more about how and why they started Children of the 80s, who’s really the brains behind the operation and what episode is their favorite. 

Jim and Lindsay take a closer look at the theme songs from the 1984-85 Wednesday night TV line-up. Who knew Ms. Garrett sang a theme song??? Or that Alan Thicke was more than a mere actor??? Or that Lee Majors dated Farrah Fawcett??? We cover all this and more on this not so mini episode. 

Today we do a look back at Wednesday night TV shows in 1984-1985. Jim gets hung up on a theme song that Lindsay's never even heard. Meanwhile Lindsay loves the fashion and shoulder pads that Dynasty brought to the table. It's been 40 years but we still love Mrs. Garrett and the girls at Eastland. 

In this episode we take a look at celebrities lost in 2023 who influenced us in the 1980s. 

We're counting down to the New Year and celebrating all the great party songs of the 80s. 

In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his underwear? Which Care Bear best describes us? And why can't Lindsay stop talking about t...

In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing. 

Join us as we discuss four of the iconic game shows of the '80s. It's a maze of memories as we talk about Win Lose or Draw, The $25 Thousand Pyramid, Wheel of Fortune, and Press Your Luck. 

This week we discuss what Halloween in the '80s meant to us. Join us on our trick or treating adventures as we reminisce about those hard to breathe in costumes, the yummy and yucky candies, Gordon Chumway's feet, as well as all the other Halloween memories.

In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim geeks out about MJ and Lindsay questions whether or not Ozzy really bit the head off a bat. 

It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. 

It's a Guess The Song game show addition PART II! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

We're placing iconic 80s items into a time capsule for future generations! Will your favorite 80s things be included?!? 

It's a Guess The Song game show edition! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.  This episode is brought to you by Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast. @recall80s90s

Why were the 80s so scary?!? On this episode we break down the fears and worries that we had as children. Stop Drop and Roll, The Bermuda Triangle, and Quick Sand were all things we thought we would have encountered by now. And why did Robert Stack and McGruff the Crime Dog always wear a trench coat? Where were they going? Join us on this scary adventure!

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K so join us as we hop into the phone booth and travel back in time with Bill and Ted on their excellent adventure. We're picking up historical figures and bringing them to San Dimas as we review this 1989 classic.