Stuck in the '80s Podcast

What songs, commercials and other pop culture touchstones trigger your nostalgia for the '80s? Brad and Steve reveal their darkest secrets on this episode. Also full seggies! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes:...

Kodo, Podo and Dar take a bow on the 40th anniversary of "The Beastmaster," a sword and sorcery movie that was beloved on cable networks in the '80s. Where does it rank among the competition? We talk about that and more, including full seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on...

For Gen X movie fans, few actresses are as closely tied to the emotional awkwardness, humor and heartbreak of 1980s teen cinema as Diane Franklin. From the devastating emotional finale of The Last American Virgin to the quirky comedy of Better Off Dead, Franklin became one of the defining faces of the VHS era. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy sits down with Diane for a long-awa...

How well do you remember the chart-topping songs from 1988? How about the songs that only got to No. 2 on the chart but no further? This week, we look at more songs from 1988 that topped out at No. 2 on the chart, including hits by Richard Marx, Johnny Hates Jazz and the Mouth Breathers. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on t...

Few musicians embody the ambition, creativity and emotional depth of the 1980s quite like Midge Ure. As the frontman of Ultravox and a driving creative force behind both Live Aid and Band Aid, Ure helped shape not only the sound of the MTV era but also the idea that pop music could become a powerful force for social change. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy sits down with Midge...

Our favorite '80s author Steven Manchester returns to the show to talk about his new book set in the summer of 1984 - "Lawn Darts and Lemonade." Plus, full seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret...

Did anyone seriously think a sequel to "Top Gun" was a good idea when you first heard about it a dozen years ago? Color us convinced in Tom Cruise's vision now that we've seen the final, amazing product. Here's our review of "Top Gun: Maverick." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on...

So many amazing albums were released 40 years ago in May 1982. This week, we honor two of them: "Special Forces" by 38 Special and "Combat Rock" by The Clash. Also, a review of the Cruel World music festival in Southern California. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 fo...

Who dares to call the movie 'Iron Eagle' a turkey? It's full of '80s music glory, some fun roles and lots of cheesy explosions. In other words, it could be the perfect '80s movie. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup inclu...

We return to our "Close But No Cigar" series of songs that made it to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. This week's show includes tunes by the Bangles, Pet Shop Boys and more. Special guest host Chuck Coverly returns! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a w...

Those dreaded TV ad jingles! What's the story behind them? Today we look at spots by Kellogg's, Diet Coke, the Army and Nestles in part 3 of our commercial earworm series.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup include...

Remember the radio in 1986? Nonstop tunes from Lionel Richie, Pet Shop Boys, Dream Academy and Bananarama. But were those the "best" songs from those bands that year? This week's episode changes up the songs we loved from that beloved year. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on...

If you love '80s sci-fi, don't miss this chat with "In Search of Tomorrow" director David Weiner. We talk about his new documentary film, our love of "Dune" and "Star Wars" toys and so much more. Find out more about his project and how you can watch the film at 80sscifidoc.com . Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the R...

Brad and Steve are alive! They return with a newish episode. Sure, it's an old interview, but the comedy before and after is all original. Enjoy the chat with Modern English's Robbie Grey and be sure to catch the band on their 2022 North American Tour. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2022 cruise is just about to leave port, but stay tuned for an announcement on the lineup fo...

The ladies of Stuck in the '80s return to celebrate their male heartthrobs of the '80s in this special Valentine's Day episode. Honorees include the entire cast of "The Outsiders" and 50 more names in music, movies and the arts. Plus, a pop quiz and "Stuck in the Arcade." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there -...

Duran Duran has FINALLY been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2022 class. We look at all 17 possible inductees, with our eyes on the '80s artists, including Pat Benatar, Judas Priest and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. H...

Spearsy got married! Our co-host relives his wedding while we honor the best movie weddings and first dances of the '80s. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Pau...

This is a bonus episode of the podcast featuring a chat with The 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild. We have the latest on the COVID rules, theme night details, and a change in the lineup. Plus, odd talk about cocktail onions, pickle juice and other assorted weirdness. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with...

Behold our bejillionth installment of Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s, including tunes by Whitney Houston, Animotion and Pat Benatar. Plus, all new seggies and entirely too much chatter about Hungry Man meals. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Hea...

We wrap up the year 2021 with our memories, mistakes and mustaches. Well, no mustaches. Actually, Brad grew one but just shaved it off. Anyway, we have our annual montage of bloopers and some holiday wishes. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headli...

We're finally back and ready to continue our "Close But No Cigar" series with more songs from 1987, including hits by George Michael, Whitesnake, Prince and more. Plus, an unexpected discussion of the TV show "Eli Stone" and some details about the Big Wedding. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with a...

We're giving you some Thanksgiving leftovers early this year. It's our 2006 tribute to "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," with a new introduction by Spearsy live from NYC.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC,...

The 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise is just around the corner now so we catch you up on the latest news featuring ECP's Joey Fairchild. This is a bonus episode of the podcast. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC...

There's a new "Dune" movie out there and - surprise - we love it. Listen to our official review of the new movie and watch it on HBO before it leaves the streaming service. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC,...

How do you turn a beloved '80s film masterpiece like "The Goonies" into a book for children? We find out from author Brooke Vitale. Plus, silliness, seggies and tears. Find out more about Brooke's work here: Twitter: @VitaleBrooke Instagram: @Brooke. Vitale Publishing company: chargemommybooks.com Facebook: @brookevitalebooks The website is brookevitale.com Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80...