Travel through the 80s with the 80s Kids

A new episode? Wait? Are we still doing this thing? Of course we are, and we are back with an all-new episode of 80's nostalgia you could fill a bucket, or commode or something like that. Either way, you can't get this kind of jam-packed wacky nonsense outside of a clown car. Oh wait, the topic is the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl? Why didn't someone tell me first! I would have left ou...

We're Back! After a short, but kind-of long, brief hiatus, the boys are back and we are capping off our 'Favorite Teen Movie of the 80's' series. We come full circle with Rich's pick; the comedy classic, 'Porky's!' The seminal teen sex comedy that launched a genre. We revisit the classic comedy to see if it still holds up or does it go too far. If the movie doesn't got too far, we sure will as Ric...

Well, it's been a while, but the kids are back with an all-new episode to scratch your 80's itch! This week we return to our 'Favorite Teen Movie' series with Don's pick. One of the pinnacle teen movies of any decade: The Breakfast Club. We discuss what this movie meant to us, not only then, but also now. We, of course, also bring you the news, sports, TV, comics, cartoons, mov...

"I want my two dollars!" A famous phrase that kicks off our new series within our series, if you can follow that. This one looks back at one of the genres that defined the decade: teen comedies. This week we look at Kyle's favorite pick, the John Cusack/'Savage' Steve Holland classic: Better Off Dead! We reminisce about the story of Lane Meyer, who decides to commit suicide after his popular girlf...

"Heeeeere's Johnny!" Remember those infamous words when they were said every night at 11:30? It started one of the most influential presence in late-night comedy. We travel back to the week where Johnny Carson bid farewell to the Tonight Show signaled the end of an era. Listen to the stories we tell remembering the shows cultural impact! Marvel in the impressions we do! And go get a snack while we...

Jingle Bells and Ho-Ho-Ho! It's that special time of year again and we're back with an all-new Christmas episode! This year we take a look back at one of the most-beloved (as well as most divisive) Christmas specials of all time. We take a look at the 60th anniversary of the Rankin-Bass produced Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. We watch the episode live an spice it up with our own insights and comm...

How many times in history was a dance move so significant that it changed the course of music? What? You don't know? Really? YOU? I can't believe it. Well, I don't know either, but this was certainly one of those times. We go back to the week where Michael Jackson performed the infamous moonwalk for the first time. After this everyone was trying to do this. Seriously, try it, it's not easy. Instea...

We're back with an all new episode and joined by artist and creator Bart Sears! Bart returns to talk about some new projects as well as some old projects! He shares his new Kickstarter projects that features columns he used to write for a classic comics publications. The beloved "BRUTES & BABES" how-to-draw tutorials by Bart Sears as originally published in Wizard Magazine remastered in deluxe...

The leaves are falling and the nights are getting cooler as darkness creeps in sooner. So you know what that means? That's right it's the start of a new season and a brand-new episode! We kick off our fifth season with a retrospective look back on the Halloween's of the decade of decadence. What were some of the best horror movies? What were the best songs? What TV specials did we watch? We talk a...

We've made it to the end of our fourth season, and you've all been there with us, through the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Or from the listener's perspective: the agony of listening, and the thrill of it ending. Well, what a marathon it's been. In fact, we celebrate the athletic prowess by traveling back to the summer of 1984 for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. An...

Attention Sci-Fi fans, nerds, afficianados, or whatever you like to call yourself, this special episode is just for you! We welcome to the show, Mr. Sci-Fi himself: writer, director, producer, and sci-fi fan; Marc Scott Zicree! We explore Marc's career, from his youth as a Twilight Zone and Star Trek fan, to starting fresh out of college as writer of the first all-access Twilight Zone Companion, w...

For this special Spotlight Interview, we sit down with our first musical guest; singer/songwriter/musician, Bruce Blackman. Bruce is most famously known as the front man to the 70's rock group: Starbuck. With the group, they had a smash-hit single: Moonlight Feels Right. Riding the wave of success from this hit, Bruce toured with countless icons in the decade that followed, and continued to fi...

Well, it's been a while since we last saw, or heard, one another. So what better way to say hi, than with an all-new episode! This week in 80's history, we look back on what was called, "the greatest night in pop music!" We revisit the memorable night when many of music's biggest talents got together to record the hit single, "We Are the World!" We talk the who'...

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY! As a special treat we have an all new episode featuring special guest, director Roger Christian. Roger is legendary in Star Wars lore as one of the few who stood by and believed in George Lucas' vision and helped make it a reality. As a set decorator on the original 1977 Star Wars, Roger developed many of the weapons, including the lightsaber! He also helped to realize the...

The boys are back in town...or online...or your radio...or wherever, the point is, we're back with an all-new episode! And boy, do we have a show for you...or, at the very least, a show packed with lots of 80's fun, as we travel back to the first full week of the newly-formed FOX Network. What was on TV? Well, you have to listen to find out. Not only do we talk FOX, but we talk music, movi...

It's time to go BACK! No, not Back to the Future, although this episode will bring about the sense of deja vu as we welcome back friend of the show, actor and performer: Jeffrey Weissman! Hot off his last appearance on our most popular episode, Jeffrey returns to share more behind-the-scenes stories. This time we talk about how he got started in acting, the roles he almost got, and his roles i...

As 80's kids, we played in worlds populated by heroes and villains, in comic books, on TV, and in toys. We may never wondered how these were created, but now the stories behind the stories are more interesting. On this special Spotlight Interview episode, we are joined by comic artists, toy and video game concept designer, illustrator, and creator: Bart Sears. Bart has been known for contribut...

It's Christmas All Over Again and we are back with another all-new episode! Once again, we are breaking format and having a special holiday episode! This time, we are live viewing one of the most maligned holiday specials of all time: The Star Wars Holiday Special! If you have never seen this classic before, or are revisiting it again for the first time in a long time, or you watch it every ye...

Remember when you would get up on Saturday Mornings to watch all those great cartoons! Well on this episode we invite one of the voices of your Saturday Morning Memories! We speak with the incredible voice over actress: Katie Leigh. You will know her from her roles as Sheila the Thief from Dungeons & Dragons, Sunni Gummi from Disney's Gummi Bears, Rowlf from Muppet Babies, and Honker Muddl...

What do you get when you cross a man-child with a road movie? You get one of the funniest comedies ever made, that's what! This week we revisit the classic boy has bike, boy loses bike, boy finds bike story with "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure!" In honor of the late, great comedian, Paul Reubens, we reminisce about his most beloved character, and how it impacted us in our formative year...

Welcome to Season 4! We kick it off with a blast by welcoming none other than actor and musician: Courtney Gains! Let me preamble this by adding: I love a great underdog story. That being said, this is one of those stories, someone who doesn't fit the traditional mold that breaks out and creates an everlasting legacy! Listen to his humble beginnings in acting classes, being mentored by Robert...

Hey there, devoted fans...or casual listeners...maybe curious 80-phile...alright, alright, you accidently clicked on this show because your finger slipped onto this show in your recommendations, instead of the one you normally listen to...Well, whatever you happen to be, this show is a turkey! No that kind of turkey, this week we are traveling to Thanksgiving week 1988, where we reminisce about th...

What does divorce and comedy have in common? Well, apparently, a lot! This episode we are joined by comedy voice of many generation, comedy writer: Rowby Goren. If you've never heard the name before, you most certainly have seen his work. As a clerk for divorce court, Rowby sent some jokes to Laugh-In producers, landing him a chance of a lifetime! His career continued in many directions, from...

Are you ready for an all-new episode with the 80's kids? No. Well, how about a Happy Meal then? I knew that would get your attention. We travel back to 1979 to talk about the week the Happy Meal was released nationally. We return to an innocent time of clowns, giant purple pear-shaped creatures, men with hamburger heads, and a thief who steals hamburgers...man, this doesn't sound too innoc...

What do you get when you cross a sitcom star and a world-class chef? You get none other than Jeremy Miller! Jeremy is best known as playing the role of Ben Seaver for seven season on the classic 80's sitcom: Growing Pains. If you've ever wondered how to easily break into showbiz and land those sweet acting gigs, then maybe listen to a Jason Marsden interview, instead you can hear how Jerem...