The ‘80s Cafe

Click here to the 1984 Billboards Songs Bracket Music in 1984 is widely considered by historians and critics to be the absolute pinnacle and greatest year in pop music history. Driven by the explosive rise of MTV, the year saw a convergence of diverse genres—from synth-pop and heartland rock to metal to an incredible female presence—with iconic artists releasing career-defining masterpieces such a...

Click here to see the Product Wars: The Greatest Brand Name Bracket In the cultural world of the 1980s, brand names we recognzie, even those we love to this day, were seemingly everywhere. Whether it was shopping for toys, going out to eat at restaurants, viewing television and movies, or wearing the rad clothes and accessories. The name brands of prodcuts still to this day bring back the nostalgi...

One of the 80's most treasured moments was when Mom and Dad said it was time to go to dinner....at Pizza Hut! The checkered tablecloth. The Tiffany lamps. The red cups. The Pac Man/Galaga game. And of course, the buffet. But it disappeared. We became too busy and too distant....until now. CEO Tim Sparks joins us as he talks about how his own family roots inspired him to bring back the iconic s...

I feel the need....the need to...talk about one of the most cultural signifcant movies of the 1980's. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox, Jason White, and from Living in the 80's Podcast Rob Faught as we break down everything about Top Gun, such as the notabele quotes to what are we watching in the iconic volleyball scene to new call signs to did this movie have the best 80's so...

1989 was a seminal year in the theater, especially the blockbuster summer hits. We saw the movie that rekindled our love for the comic hero in Batman. We got the original rom com that started the genre in When Harry Met Sally. And we got two of the most quoted movies of all time in Major League and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Jason White...

Click here to see the entire 64 song title bracket The 80's clearly have been known to produce some of the most iconic songs of any decade, and many of the songs we love happen to contain only one word in the title. Kiss. Alone. Never. Heaven. Jump. Vacation. So which song of the entire decade stands alone as the best one word title song? Listen in as host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Mr. D...

We all have our favorite movies of the '80s as well as the soundtracks that carry them. But which song of any 1980's movie soundtrack is truly the best? Some of the most successful songs on soundtracks of all time go head to head in our NCAA bracket style conversations. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Rob Faught from Living in the '80s Podcast as they talk about so many i...

Click here to see the 1980's Soundtrack Bracket The 1980s transformed movie soundtracks from background music into a massive cultural phenomenon and a dominant force in the record industry. This era popularized the "various artists" blockbuster album, where hit singles like Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" and The Breakfast Club 's "Don't You Forget About Me&qu...

Wherever there is injustice, you will find us...wherever there is suffering, we'll be there....wherever liberty is threatened, you will find...The 80's Cafe! Join host CW Sloan and guest Michael Cox as they break down the "plethora" of gags and laughs from the cult classic of 1986, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in... The Three Amigos! Follow the 80's Ca...

Which movies do you remember the most from 1986? Box office smashes include Top Gun and Crocodille Dundee lead the way but there were cultural phenomenons such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Stand By Me . Join host CW Sloan along with guests Michael Cox and Jason White as they each draft the best movies of 1986 and relive the best moments in film. Don't forget to let us know who the winne...

1986 was a senimal year of the 1980's. Fashion trends. Toys and games. There were sports teams dominating the headlines. But which songs and albums were we playing? What television shows were we watching? What were the unforgettable movies this year? Join host CW Sloan, and guest Michael Cox as they go back in time to 1986. Finally, join them as they finally decide what items to put into a 198...

Join host CW Sloan and guest Michael Cox as they pay tribute to the television and movie career of Rob Reiner. They break down all of his greats including Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Did Reiner have a 9 year run that rivals any director? Was Annie Wilkes a top 10 villain of all time? How did A Few Good Men get shut out of an Oscar? Come on in the 80&#...

Join your host, CW Sloan and today's guest Chip "G" Geletzke, as they just make it on time to Thanksgiving dinner and deep dive into the late great John Hughes and his 1987 classic road trip movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: cwsloan76@gmail.com

Which villains of the 1980's did you hate to love? Or love to hate? Darth Vader? Gordon Gecko? Johnny Lawerence? The Terminator? Principals Edward Rooney and Richard Vernon? CW Sloan is joined by guests Michael and Dean to see who drafts the best villains list. Here we draft the best from evey movie genre: comedy, horror, drama, action, and Sci-Fi. Vote on which guest makes the best list an en...

Tune in as we try not start a holy war and determine if Jesus Christ can hit a curve ball as host CW Sloan and guest Jason White break down quotes, scenes, and the cast of the 80's sports classic, Major League , starring Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, Tom Berenger, and Rene Russo. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: cwsloan76@gmail.com

The '80s were defined by the best sitcoms...Cheers, Family Ties, The Golden Girls, and many more. But which did you enjoy the best? Join host CW Sloan and guests Ricky and Michael as they try and draft the best list of the best '80s sitcoms. Which guest made the list of the best shows of the '80s? Listen to find out and don't forget to vote who won the draft. Follow the '80s Ca...

Which sequels of the 1980's did you enjoy the most? What sequels were even better than their predecessors? Tune in as Jason White, Chip Geletzke, and your host, CW Sloan, draft the best sequels of the 1980's. Which movies will make their list and which list will you the auidence vote as the best? Come in the '80s Cafe' as we talk about how important and how fun the 1980's seque...

Click here to see the 1986 Billboard bracekt Do you love music of the 1980's? How 'bout filling out brackets NCAA tournament style? Well, come on in to the 80's Cafe where host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and The "Dean" will be taking the top songs of 1986 and putting them head to head tournament style until we determine which song was actually the best song of 1986. Mado...

"Interesting....almost as interesting as the podcast we did today. But we were young...and we needed the work!" Join host CW Sloan and Michael Cox break down the 80's legendary spoof classic, The Naked Gun: From the Files of the Police Squad . There's a 50-50 percent chance of loving this podcast, though there's only a 10 percent chance of that. The doors to the Cafe are offi...

We are about to launch an entertaining, fun podcast where we dive in to everything pop culture of the 1980s. Movies. Music. Television. You name it. Here is a sneak peek of the 80s Cafe! Follow us and let's have some fun as the 80s Cafe doors are almost open...