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Dancing with Myself: 80s podcast

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Dancing with Myself -a 1980s pop culture podcast that will transport you back in time to the neon-soaked, shoulder-padded, and totally tubular world of the 1980s. With a deep love for the era, Heather's infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of '80s music, movies, fashion, and trends make her the perfect guide to all things retro. As a child of the '80s herself, Heather has a personal connection to this remarkable decade. Her passion for the music of icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna, her admiration for cinematic classics like "E.T." and "The Breakfast Club," and her unapologeti...

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Dear Air

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Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

May 8, 2025

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Episodes

DWM32: Small Pox, George Jones, Miracle on Ice 31.07.2024

Episode 32 examines the eradication of small pox, George Jones career comeback, Who's the Boss, and the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Winter Olympics. 

DWM31: Falklands War, Solid Gold, and Waterbeds 29.07.2024

Do you prefer your bed algae free? Then waterbeds may not be for you. DWM episode 31 dives into the history of waterbeds. I also give you a history lesson about the Falklands War then we dance on over for some Solid Gold 

DWM30: Beverly Hills Cop, Failed Restaurant Chains, and Sweet Dreams 23.07.2024

Heather welcomes you back to Dancing with Myself podcast. Episode 30 discusses Beverly Hills Cop then we examine some failed restaurant chains that did not survive the decade of excess. Remember Sweet Dreams? The teen romance novel series published over 230 books during the decade-and were beloved by many young girls. 

DWM29: The Smurfs, Skateboarding and the Moonwalk 09.11.2023

More than three decades since it's introduction, the Moonwalk remains an enduring symbol of Michael Jackon's artistic genius. Dancing with Myself explores the cultural impact of skateboarding in the 1980s and also The Smurfs, a Belgian cartoon with worldwide appeal. Hosted by Heather Email: Dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM28: He-Man, Howard the Duck, and Oliver North 07.11.2023

In episode 28, Dancing with Myself discusses Oliver North's controversial legacy. Howard the Duck, a comic book movie with a cult following, and He-Man! Host Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM 27: Corey Feldman, Mall Food Courts, and Richard Pryor's Fire Incident 04.11.2023

Episode 27 covers Corey Feldman, one of the most iconic actors of the 1980s. Dancing with Myself also discusses the history of the mall food court and it's role in suburban life as well as Richard Pryor's fire incident which transformed his comedy career. Host Heather Dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM26: Big, Artificial Heart Transplants, and Royal wedding 01.11.2023

Episode 26 covers the movie hit Big starring Tom Hanks. Dancing with Myself also discusses the cultural phenomenon of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding along with the historic first artificial heart transplant.

DWM25: Glow Worm, Perms, and Vanessa Williams Scandal 30.10.2023

Big hair don't care! This week Dancing with Myself dives into one of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1980s: perms! We also cover a popular toy for kids as well as a scandal that rocked the Miss America pageant.

DWM24: Baby Jessica, Atari and Crystal Light 27.10.2023

DWM episode 24 discusses the Atari and how it changed video gaming forever. Baby Jessica made headlines in 1987 when she fell into a well. Crystal Light was a popular drink powder mix that revolutionized the beverage industry! Host Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM23: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Boy George and Wrestling 25.10.2023

Dancing with myself episode 23 dives into the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the creativity of Boy George and wrestling! Host Heather email dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM22: Chernobyl, Garfield, and Mix Tapes 23.10.2023

"I hate Mondays!" Yeah, Garfield, so do we! Dancing with Myself dives into the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, the memories behind mixed tapes, and everyone's favorite lasagna eating cat! Host: Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM21: Jellies, Tina Turner and Dirty Dancing 20.10.2023

Episode 21 discusses a 1980s fashion favorite jelly shoes! Heather also covers Tina Turner's career comeback and a legendary film...Dirty Dancing! Host: Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM20: John Hughes, Lawn Darts and Shoulder Pads 29.01.2023

Dancing with Myself takes you back to the days when shoulder pads ruled the boardroom, our parents trusted us with lawn darts and John Hughes films ruled! Hosted by Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM19: Blade Runner, Yo-Yos, and the Swatch 12.01.2023

Episode 19 reflects on the cult classic Blade Runner, the popularity of the yo-yo and how telling time in the 1980s was hip! Hosted by Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM18: Comebacks, Spielberg and MBA's 06.01.2023

On this mini trip down nostalgia lane, Dancing with Myself covers the 1980s comeback! Many artists, actors and musicians had major career revitalizations throughout the decade. Spielberg emerges as the hot film director of the decade and if you want to succeed in business-you need an MBA! Host Heather email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com

DWM17: Rambo, Marvel and Care Bears 03.01.2023

The movie Rambo, Michael Jackson wanted to play which super hero and the Care Bears got their start as part of a greeting card?

DWM16: Vietnam Wall, Post Punk Era and Mike Tyson 09.02.2022

Episode 16 of Dancing with Myself checks out the history of the Vietnam Wall, the post punk era of music and Mike Tyson who had the world of boxing quaking in the 80s.

DWM15: Prom Looks, Weird Al and Halloween Scare 15.09.2021

Dancing with Myself checks into the hoop skirt prom craze of the early 1980s as well as parody satirist Weird Al.

DWM 14: Country Music TV, Reagan/Bush Reelection & Giorgio Beverly Hills 12.09.2021

Dancing with Myself brings you the perfume that was all the rage in the 1980s as well as Reagan's land slide reelection in 1984. Country Music TV ushered in two stations for artists like Randy Travis and EmmyLou Harris. Host: Heather Email: dancingwithmyselfpod@gmail.com

DWM13: 80s art scene, Yuppies and Sally Ride 30.08.2021

Dancing with Myself episode 13 dives into the New York City art scene to discuss Keith Haring and other post modernist artists, explores the Young Upward Professionals who earned the monicker "yuppies" and the first American woman in space, Sally Ride.

DWM12: Broadway, Cocaine & Golf's Popularity 23.08.2021

In the 1980s, Broadway had a facelift. Rising production costs and demand saw live theater shows evolve, Tom Watson increased golf's popularity and cocaine is the glamour drug of yuppies.

DWM11: Facts of Life, Rock Music, and Dungeons & Dragons 20.08.2021

Dancing with Myself episode 11 takes a look at the spectrum of rock music in the 1980s. From hair metal to blues rock, music from the 80s was inclusive to all genres. Dungeons and Dragons was a game that caught on with nerdy kids and The Facts of Life was an important TV Show with moral lessons.

DWM10: Jerry Falwell and Cabbage Patch Kids Craze 19.08.2021

Dancing with Myself takes a look at the marriage of religion and politics, the toy craze that swept the early 1980s and a movie with an anti-hero that showcases the trauma of war.

DWM9: IBM, Test Tube Babies, and Beruit Bombing 19.08.2021

Dancing with Myself episode nine explores the personal computer craze of IBM's open source technology, the first test tube baby born in the United States and the 1983 bombing of a US Marine Barracks in Beruit.

DWM8: Raiders of the Lost Ark & Drive In Movies 13.08.2021

Dancing with Myself discusses arguably one of Spielberg's greatest films, Raiders of the Lost Ark and drive in movie theaters--perhaps you were lucky enough to see Raiders at the drive in?

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