Stuck in the '80s Podcast

It's tough to find forgotten hits in 1983. We had to dig deep this week, and we're pretty sure you'll still remember these "somewhat forgotten" tunes by Ric Ocasek, Jackson Browne, Shalamar, Dave Edmunds, 38 Special and Night Ranger. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUC...

We honor the songs from 1978 that stopped their chart crawl at the No. 2 spot, including tunes by Randy Newman, Roberta Flack, Gerry Rafferty and Foreigner. Seggies include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUCK to 48-48-48....

We now know the six theme nights for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise - including three new themes for this trip. Joey Fairchild, production manager of the cruise, joins the podcast to explain the theme night and other surprises. For you non-cruisers, we also have full seggies this episode. And a new episode is coming this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Can you believe "Uncle Buck" is 30 years old? We honor the John Candy classic in this week's show. Also, full seggies are back, including I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song and What's Your '80s Obsession. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year...

Before streaming playlists, social media algorithms and satellite radio, discovering new music often depended on one thing: adventurous local radio stations willing to take chances on unfamiliar artists. Few stations became more legendary in that role than WLIR, the Long Island station that helped introduce countless American listeners to new wave, punk, synth-pop and alternative music during the...

Are you ready to wrap your brain around this? Fox Sport soccer analyst (and longtime Stuck in the '80s listener) Alexi Lalas joins the show this week to talk about favorite albums from 1989.  Music this week includes tunes by The Cure, Skid Row, Billy Joel and Alexi himself. Full playlist here .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Why do certain songs, movies, television shows and celebrity moments stay with us for decades? Why does revisiting the pop culture of our youth feel comforting, emotional and sometimes even deeply personal? This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy sits down with pop-culture journalist and writer Whitney Matheson for a thoughtful conversation about nostalgia, fandom and the lasting emot...

Photographer Michael Galinsky joins the show today to talk about mall culture in the '80s and his new book The Decline of Mall Civilization. Find out how you can help his project on Kickstarter . Also this week: Full seggies, our Top 5 list of malls in movies and a tribute to the late Rutger Hauer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Few bands embodied the ambitious, larger-than-life sound of early 1980s arena rock quite like Asia. Formed by members of legendary progressive-rock groups, Asia became one of the defining supergroups of the MTV era thanks to massive hooks, soaring vocals and polished radio-ready production. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy welcomes John Payne for a conversation about his long h...

It's not the heat of this podcast that will kill you - it's the humidity. Or maybe this is a dry heat podcast. In any case, Brad, Steve and Jen return with their favorite "hot, hot, hot" songs and movies of the summer.  Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com  and register your email, then vote for Stu...

We had so much fun covering the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1976 but no higher that we've returned to honor the same songs from 1977. It's our "Close But No Cigar" series!  Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com  and for vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks! Hosted by...

“Rerun? What’s a rerun?” That’s the question Steve and Brad ask this week as Stuck in the ’80s Podcast dips back into the archives for a classic interview with Mike Reno of Loverboy — now refreshed with brand-new seggies, commentary and fresh nostalgia for longtime listeners. Originally recorded in 2014, the interview captures Mike reflecting on the rise of Loverboy during the peak years of arena...

What was it with movie dads in the '80s? Their intentions were good but their methods of showing love were ... well, often quite bad. In this week's podcast, Brad, Jen and Steve decide which movie dads were bad or good. Lots of laughs but a fair amount of tears as well.  Movies include: Parenthood, Dune, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller, Purple Rain and many more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

This week, we set the podcast time machine back to 1976! Why? To discover all the amazing tunes that topped out at NUMBER 2 on the charts! It's a weird and nostalgic show, but aren't they all? Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers...

Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun. Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the sam...

We love hearing new music from our '80s heroes. In this episode, we highlight new singles from Howard Jones, Berlin and Tiffany. And we have a very odd conversation about body powder and candles. Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you k...

Everything has to come to an end, and that includes our favorite TV comedies in the '80s. In this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s, your hosts each share the finale that meant the most to them, including MASH, Newhart, Cheers and Family Ties. And we ask for your input on future episodes on this topic.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Care/of. Care/of is a subscription service that m...

We have the latest additions to the lineup for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise! It's Bret Michaels, Loverboy and Grandmaster Flash. We have some other lineup news as well. And we talk to cruise production manager Joey Fairchild about other news and gossip on our upcoming journey. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Skylight. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any tim...

This week, Spearsy and Jen with One N go deep with "Standing the Test of Time" as we examine which of our loves in the '80s have fared well over the following decades. From movies, TV shows, fashion and even snack food in the '80s, we discuss the pros and cons of our favorite things. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Skylight Frame. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any t...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new class of artists enshrined in their museum, but some of their songs sound awfully familiar. Yes, even rock gods recorded cover songs in the '80s. Spearsy and Jen with One N share three of their favorites, including tunes by The Cure, Roxy Music and Janet Jackson. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Robinhood. Robinhood is an investing app that lets...

It's April Fool's time again, but this year, we're going to wrap our arms around it and proudly admit to what us shamelessly laugh in the '80s. Brad, Jen and Spearsy confess to the songs, movies and people who gave us so much joy in our favorite decade. Stuck in the '80s is a proud parter of The 80s Cruise. And the 2020 cruise is going to be even MORE epic than the first four journes. We have a ne...

Reaching 500 episodes is a milestone few podcasts ever achieve, and there may be no better way for Stuck in the ’80s Podcast to celebrate than with three of the most recognizable faces from the golden age of MTV. This special live episode, recorded aboard The 80s Cruise, brings together original MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood for an unforgettable conversation about music tele...

We're back from The 80s Cruise and our listeners were waiting for us with their suggestions for favorite "Two-Hit Wonders" from our favorite decade. We also give you our favorite moments from the 2019 voyage of our epic vacation. Stuck in the ‘80s this week is sponsored by Robinhood … Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free....

Wow, the performances just keep amazing everyone this year on The 80s Cruise. On today's quick show, we recap performances by Kenny Loggins and Sheila E. And we give you the lineup for the 2020 voyage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N have finally reported from on board the Celebrity Infinity with what's happening on The 80s Cruise. Some strange tales for sure - but it's all in good fun.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.