Stuck in the '80s Podcast

A lot of amazing albums turned 40 this year, but October featured two breakthrough albums by The Human League and Depeche Mode. We square off on "Dare" and "Speak & Spell." 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 darker, more atmospheric side of 1980s music produced some of the decade’s most passionate and enduring fan communities, and few bands embodied that world quite like Gene Loves Jezebel. Blending goth rock, glam influences, post-punk energy and emotionally charged songwriting, the band carved out a distinctive identity during the MTV era and helped shape the sound of alternative music long befo...

We didn't "forget" these songs from 1986, but they don't get the love they deserve. This week's show includes tunes by A-Ha, Bruce Hornsby, Andy Taylor, Billy Joel, GTR and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Spec...

Martin Fry is one of the most genuine and gracious pop stars of the '80s. Here's our interview with the ABC frontman back in 2008, when ABC was on the road with the Regeneration Tour. ABC and Martin will also be onboard the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original ban...

Rolling Stone magazine has revised its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so music journalist and Rolling Stone voter Annie Zaleski joins the show to talk about the songs picked. Plus, we're giving away copies of Annie's new Duran Duran book. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands -...

Some bands become mainstream superstars. Others become something even more enduring: cult favorites whose songs remain deeply woven into the lives of devoted fans for decades. Few groups embody that second category better than Dramarama. With their blend of garage rock, alternative energy and emotionally raw songwriting, Dramarama became one of the defining underground and college-radio bands of t...

"Stand By Me" turns 35 years old. We compare Stephen King's book with the Rob Reiner movie and more. No leech stories, we promise.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, B...

Val Kilmer's life and career is examined in the new Amazon Prime documentary "Val." We review the film and share our own thoughts about his work from the '80s and beyond. Plus, startling and unsettling news about Pop-Tarts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Head...

For many people growing up outside the United States, the 1980s version of America felt almost mythological — a neon-lit world of MTV, blockbuster movies, larger-than-life celebrities and endless cultural possibility. Few people capture that feeling better than Roger Bennett, co-founder of Men in Blazers and author of (Re)born in the USA. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy talks...

Our "Close But No Cigar" series returns to uncover the songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 on the charts - but no higher. Get ready for some Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Duran Duran and more. Featuring guest co-host Chuck Coverly. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing tri...

We have more TV commercial jingles from the '80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more. Also some fun seggies and random stories about mud yards and shaving back hair. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The...

Are you heading out on the road for a summer vacation? Better bring the right '80s tunes with you. For our ultimate '80s road trip playlist, we've enlisted the help of author Tamara Dever. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, AB...

Are you melting? Time to stay indoors and watch these summer movies of the 1980s. This week we honor Stand By Me, Weekend at Bernie's and Summer School. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Mor...

Are you tired of the most overplayed songs of the '80s? That's okay. This week's, we're doing out first "Change Up" show and picking different songs by those same bands. Plus, we through you a few more curve balls in this episode. Get ready. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this...

Few bands captured the glamour, ambition and visual excitement of the MTV era quite like Duran Duran. With stylish videos, sophisticated pop songwriting and a sound that blended new wave, dance music and rock, the band became one of the defining musical acts of the 1980s. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast , Spearsy welcomes music writer Annie Zaleski to discuss her new book about the band...

We haven't really "forgotten" the hits of 1985, but the rest of the world sure has. This week, we honor nine songs - NINE songs - that have fallen off our radar over the last few decades, including tunes by Night Ranger, Sting, Kool and the Gang, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, the Hooters and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but...

Our '80s heroes are making new music, so we listen to singles from Duran Duran, Cheap Trick, Dee Snider and Hoodoo Gurus this week. Plus, odd tales of dance lessons, Hogan's Heroes and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League,...

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We unveil our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still b...

Were you a square peg in high school in the '80s? Then the TV show 'Square Pegs' felt like a documentary, didn't it? We honor the one-season wonder and its creator, the late Anne Beatts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC,...

Are you ready to tackle the second half of 1986 and the hit songs that topped out at No. 2 on the charts in the U.S.? This week's show features songs by Robert Palmer, Glass Tiger, Tina Turner and more. Featured guest co-host: Chuck Coverly! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this...

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we're re-gifting you a present from 2017: our podcast featuring TV and movie moms of the '80s. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past featuring moms from Valley Girl, Better Off Dead and more.  (Feel free to fast forward through the Hello Fresh ad - anyone nostalgic for the days when we had sponsors?) Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The M...

Rush's epic album 'Moving Pictures' is now 40 years old. This week's show tackles the album track by track for a closer look behind this masterpiece and examine's Rush's place among rock power trios. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human...

We lost Prince five years ago. It seems like 5 minutes ago. It seems like 5 decades ago. His absence left a huge hole in the heart of '80s fans. To mark his legacy, here's our tribute show recorded shortly after his passing in April 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series celebrates the hits from 1986 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Chart in the U.S. but got no further. Songs by the Bangles, John Mellencamp, Survivor and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human Leagu...

Are you ready for the summer? This week, we decide which summer movie season was better: 1981 or 1991. We have a lot of classics to consider including Superman II, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Arthur and more. Oh, and some from 1991 too.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this...