Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Some performers dominate the spotlight. Others quietly shape an entire generation’s sense of humor from behind the scenes while still becoming unforgettable onscreen themselves. Harold Ramis somehow managed both. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Steve and Brad reflect on the passing of Harold Ramis and celebrate the extraordinary comedic legacy he leaves behind. For Gen X audiences, Ra...

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jeff in Cuba (tm) spend some time reviewing listener pics for the best and worst of 1981's Hot 100!  Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now." Episode 302 Playlist - Best and Worst of 1981 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happened to The Beatles in the 1980s? While the Fab Four officially belonged to the 1960s and 1970s, the surviving members continued shaping pop culture well into the MTV era through solo albums, hit singles, massive tours and unforgettable collaborations. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Steve, Brad and Just Drew take a deep dive into the Beatles in the 1980s — with a special focu...

Three hundred episodes. Countless memories. Endless debates about music, movies, television and all the strange little cultural touchstones that shaped Gen X life. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , the gang celebrates a major milestone as original co-host Sean Daly returns for the show’s 300th episode. For longtime listeners, Sean’s return feels like reconnecting with an old friend. Alo...

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty get to the bottom of 1988's Scrooged, and talk about where the Ghost of Christmas Past might take them for a little soul-searching. It's not good enough that you want to hear it - you should so scared you're going to miss it!  Terrified! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In the final episode of the epic "Start and End of the '80s Sound" four-show story arc, Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss listener picks for the Last Song of the '80s. Show links:   Episode 298 Playlist - Listener Picks for the End of the '80s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who unplugged the stereo?  Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew present their picks for songs that turned out the lights on "the '80s sound." Show links:   Episode 297 Playlist:  The End of the '80s Sound (with bonus tracks!)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just in time for Halloween, Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Jim "Dr. Dim" Fitzsimmons to discuss John Landis' 1981 classic horror / comedy film "An American Werewolf in London." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you want to understand the vibe of early 1980s youth culture, few movies capture it better than Valley Girl. Equal parts punk-rock romance, teen comedy and Southern California time capsule, the film became one of the defining cult classics of the MTV era. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Steve and Brad savor a totally awesome interview with Heidi Holicker, one of the memorable faces...

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew return to the scene of the crime to discuss listener picks for the songs that kicked off the "Sound of the '80s." All that plus Reader Mailbag and that rarest of segments, PPTMN! Links for this week's show: - Episode 294 Playlist: Listener's Picks for the Origins of the '80s Sound - Great picture accompanying this  Patsy Swayze obituary (LA Times)   RIP Ms. Swayze....

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty deconstruct 1985's Rob Reiner classic "The Sure Thing." Does somebody shotgun a beer?  Stay tuned, listeners... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew spend an entire episode answering one particularly perplexing PPTMN Question:  What song was the first to bring us "the '80s sound?" Also - a full slate of seggies, in which we announce the winners of our Knight Rider and Vacation ornament giveaways.  Links: Episode 292 Playlist - The Origins of the '80s Sound Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Steve and Brad wrap up this year's Stuck in the '80s Road Trip to Las Vegas. Also, check out these links: Hash House a Go Go Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen Chaney take a look at your top 5 picks for 1980!  Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now."  Also, we're offering a chance to win a KITT ornament, thanks to our friends at Knight Rider Online Here are links to some of the stuff we talk about during the podcast: Episode 290 Playlist - Still Awesome and Lame Then, Lamer Now L...

Steve, Brad, and new guest host Dr. Dim return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year. In this installment we cover releases by Men At Work, The Eurythmics, and The The. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Brad finally get off the fence about a Stuck in the '80s Road Trip for 2013.  Join us in Vegas for the Lost '80s Live show on August 10th at Mandalay Bay! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For Gen X fans, few things define the 1980s more completely than the launch of MTV. Suddenly, music wasn’t just something you heard on the radio — it became visual, stylish and deeply woven into everyday life. At the center of that revolution stood the original MTV VJs, including Nina Blackwood, who joins Steve and Brad this week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast for a nostalgic and revealing conve...

Few artists captured the wild style, swagger and creativity of early MTV better than Adam Ant. From the theatrical pirate imagery of Adam and the Ants to his massively successful solo career, Adam became one of the defining faces of new wave music in the early 1980s thanks to unforgettable songs like Goody Two Shoes, Stand and Deliver and Antmusic. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Stev...

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year. In this installment we talk about Genesis, Depeche Mode, and the Talking Heads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The return of '80s News Now, with Weird Science, National Geographic's '80s miniseries, and some sad news about Christina Amphlett of the Divinyls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad cons Steve and Marty into discussing the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  Is that wrong? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That's right, it's a new series!  Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew discuss albums turning 30 this year. In our first installment we cover Huey Lewis and the News, Oingo Boingo, and the Violent Femmes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Jen Cheney delve deep to unearth the pop culture bombs of 1982. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew try to settle one of the great questions of our time:  What was U2's best album of the '80s? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Marty Yu dissect the 1984 John Hughes classic "Sixteen Candles." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.