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So I'll try to be brief, but I've signed an agreement with Curiouscast, which is one of the biggest podcast networks here in Canada. I'm not sure how it will all go, but it could change how the show is shared and distributed. And if you're listening on a regular podcast app, it will also feature ads as part of their network. But I'll be uploading the ad-free versions here on Patreon. In today's ep...

Welcome to the Patreon-only movie review podcast! This is just for members of the Boba Fett level and above. Labyrinth may be considered a cult classic, but I think it's much bigger than that. It's a movie that wasn't appreciated in its time but developed a longer-lasting legacy. In this review, we'll break down the plot, look at the very drawn-out production, discuss its box office issues, look a...

So this episode is technically about a beloved Canadian retailer named Zellers. It was our version of Kmart (even though we had Kmart) and was one of those stores that was a big part of life growing up. They went out of business in 2013, but are being resurrected as the nostalgia of the brand appears to have tremendous value. But this episode is about so much more than Zellers. It's about the stor...

If you were a kid in the 80s, you probably remember what a big deal the return of Halley's Comet was in 1986. If your school was like mine, it seemed as if all our lessons were now focused on Halley's Comet. And if you were of a certain age; there was the chance you could see it again when it returns in 2061.But this was about so much more than just a comet. This was a chance to see all the startl...

This was a doozy. The 1980s had such a wide range of video games and the advancements in technology were night and day different from the start of the decade to the end. There was no other decade that saw such a vast change over the years. This gives us a wide range of classic options. But I'm going to countdown what I believe are the ten best. But this is a mix of home system games and arcade cla...

If you've never heard the name Terry Fox before, get ready for a pretty astonishing story. If you're Canadian, I don't need to say anything more than his name, but if this is new to you, this is the story of the man who, in 1980, would run across Canada on one leg to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Terry Fox was like an actual superhero come to life, and the physical feat he underto...

Welcome to the Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast. This is for members of the Boba Fett level and above—and we've got a humdinger here today. This is a look back at the only movie Stephen King ever directed, 1986's Maximum Overdrive. This movie falls into the train wreck category, mostly because King admitted how coked out he was during the entire filming process. He was also drinking from sunris...

This one's a doozy. I explain more in the episode but for months, I had planned to do a show all about the infamous banned episode of Sesame Street that featured Margeret Hamilton reprising her role as the Wicked Witch of the West. If you had been following the news, you know that after 46 years, this episode was recently leaked online. This obviously completely changed the direction of the episod...

Since it's the summer, I thought I would look back on one of my favorite episodes; all about the summer movies of the 80s. In this episode, I break down each year and rank them to see what number one will be. This show is redone and re-edited with a few new adjustments. It was also one of the most challenging lists I've ever put together. If you haven't heard it yet, it's a great look back at the...

I've got a beauty here today. I was able to get an interview with Dan Larson; host of the incredible Toy Galaxy YouTube channel .This is a look back on the toys of the 80s. We take a look at what makes for a great toy, and why we loved the ones that we did. We also look at Dan's story with Toy Galaxy and how he was exposed to some classic 80s toys before we had ever even heard of them. This is als...

After an epic last two episodes, it's time to finally wrap up everything to do with season 4 of Stranger Things. There is a lot to cover as we break down episodes 8 and 9 and then look at all the themes, observations, and 1980s references throughout both of them. I'll then do a final wrap-up of the season, look at what may be to come in season 5 and include some interesting things regarding Netfli...

Even though I'm a podcaster, I don't actually listen to a ton of other shows. One that I really love is called Cautionary Tales and I've had an awesome opportunity to host one of the newer episodes from their new season on my show. But this episode also happens to be set in the 1980s—so it's a perfect fitIt's the story of the Hyatt Regency Kansas City accident from 1981. If you don't remember this...

We sure were scared of the devil back in the 80s...And one simple role-playing game became the scapegoat for every evil facing kids all across the country: Dungeons and Dragons. This is a look back on the rise and success of D&D, how inspirational and influential it really was, and then how it somehow got blamed for all the ills of society. We also take a look back at some archival footage fea...

Was 1985 the best year of the decade? If it's not, it's pretty damn close. In this review, I'll look back on all the significant movies, music, TV shows, cartoons, technology, sports, and world events that made up a pretty astounding year.1985 is a pretty notable one for new cartoon shows, music, and a few specific movies that would go on to define the entire decade. It's also the year that one of...

Welcome to the Patreon-only, Everything 80s Movie review podcast. This is for members of the Boba Fett level and above. Today, we are looking back on the role that cemented Tom Hanks as a box office star: Big. Big came out in 1988 and, if you haven't seen it in a while, holds up pretty well. We'll do a plot breakdown, then look at some of the easily overlooked themes explored in the movie. We'll l...

After a brief Stranger Things hiatus, we are back with an all-new episode about a fast-food company that not everyone knows—but has an amazing legacy: Rax. Rax started out in the 1960s selling roast beef sandwiches. As they grew going into the 80s, they tried to completely overhaul their menu and business model. They wanted to be the "champagne of fast food" and appeal to adults only. They were al...

Well, it's been a doozy so far, and we still have at least four hours to go. But that will have to wait for July 1st. In the meantime, I'm going to do a complete breakdown of season 4. In this recap, I will: Break down the entire plot of season 4, Look at some of the deeper themes that were explored this season Look at the movies that had an enormous influence on it (one specifically) look at the...

It's almost here. After nearly three years, Stranger Things is back with its fourth season. This season promises to be bigger, better, scarier, longer, and WAY more expensive than the first three seasons. In this preview special: we will do a recap of season 3 look at what we know as far as the plot and production behind the new season take a look at the trailer breakdowns discuss possible theorie...

I'm not sure if you were a big fan, but I loved Crocodile Dundee. I have some Australian family so everything about the movie felt familiar to me. And it turns out a lot of other people liked it, too. When Crocodile Dundee was released in 1986, it was a monster hit; like the second highest-grossing film of the year hit. Paul Hogan was now king of the world, and his popularity was enormous. This is...

Before there was Chernobyl; there was Three Mile Island. I honestly had no idea how serious this accident was. Even though it happened in1979, the Three Mile Island accident carried over well into the 80s. This is a look back on the story of the first nuclear accident, and how catastrophic it really could have been. This look back also includes a lot of coverups, misinformation, mistrust, news rep...

Toys "R" Us was a part of everybody's childhood. It was the very essence of a kid's dream come true: every toy and video game you could ever want, all under one roof. So how did this once great store end up in bankruptcy? That's what I'm going to look at here today. Here are some highlights of what's covered in the episode: How the origins of Toys "R" Us go back to 1948 The history of the bizarre...

Welcome to the Patreon-only Everything 80s Movie Club! This is for members of the Boba Fett level and above, and today we are looking back at a movie I had totally forgotten about: The Clue Movie. Shout out to Jim for bringing this up, and you may be a big fan of it, or didn't even know it existed. Clue was a very unique film. It tried a very experimental format that some critics hated, but made p...

This is a bit of a different episode, as this week, I'm looking at the rapid growth of new drinks and junk food that we got in the 80s. A lot of this comes down to one specific ingredient: high fructose corn syrup. We take a look at how this—along with some other ingredients—may have created a future health crisis. We also look at another ingredient released in the 80s that also has a very sordid...

I covered Jolt Cola on a show a while back, but I've revisited it with some new info and new audio footage and clips. Jolt Cola positioned itself as the "bad boy of colas." Whereas Coke and Pepsi were going the diet root, Jolt would go the opposite direction with more sugar, more calories, and twice the caffeine. They weren't trying to compete with Coke and Pepsi, but to carve out their own small...

If you were like me growing up, Kmart was a huge part of your life. Whether it was back-to-school shopping, getting a present for a friend's birthday, or the great memories of the store at Christmas, Kmart was an important place. But this company has faded to almost nothing. This is a look back on the rise and fall of the retail giant. And even though it started in the 60s (and actually has roots...