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1980s Now

Will Padilla | 80s Now

1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesn’t account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the “era of greed” bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka "80s.)

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55:49

Interview: Luxxury

1980s Now ·

2023/04/07

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will introduces Kat and Jon to two pop songs that sampled hip-hop songs. Then, Will speaks with Blake Robin aka Luxxury about how copyright law is stifling creativity.Introduction - :00Interview - 12:25For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Email Will at will@1980snow.com or

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01:15:31

80s TV Shows Too Awful to Air

1980s Now ·

2023/04/02

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the next season of Icons Unearthed and the two comedians who've joinedThe Ghostbusters sequel cast. Then, Will attempts to prank Kat and Jon, but it doesn't go as planned. Finally, the trio discusses five TV shows so terrible they never aired.Show Note - :00Introduction - :51Announcement - 6:41*Listen for our interview with Luxxury later this week.1980s News - 7:525 (Real-Sounding) 80s TV Shows That Never Aired - 26:055 Actual TV Shows That Never

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01:24:39

80s One-Hit Wonders

1980s Now ·

2023/03/27

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Willow" TV series has been paused, The Cure calls Ticketmaster a scam, and Depeche Mode released a new album. Then, Kat challenges Will and Jon to identify "one-hit wonders" from the 1980s with just a few seconds of audio. And she asks the more difficult question: Was the artist a one-hit wonder?Introduction - :001980s News - 4:3580s One-Hit Wonder Challenge - 22:12Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:21:25Follow us on Facebook:

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01:07:06

UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life

1980s Now ·

2023/03/20

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a GenXer wins an Oscar, "Road House" reboot gets real and Steven Spielberg's theory on current UFO sightings. Then, the trio discusses UFOs in 80s movies and real life. The trio plays "Was it ET or Mac & ME?" and Will shares a true-life UFO infestation that haunted upstate New York in the 1980s.Introduction - :00Announcement: -2:50*Hang with Will at LexCon March 23-261980s News - 4:15UFOs in 80s Movies and Real Life - 30:25Wrap-Up & Your

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37:39

Interview: Alonzo Bodden on "Stupid Don't Get Tired"

1980s Now ·

2023/03/17

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat share 3 more erroneous "facts" we were taught in the 80s. Then, Will speaks with comedian Alonzo Bodden about why dumb people may not know they're dumb and what can be done about it.Introduction - :00Interview - 8:48For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or

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01:05:41

Ten Things School Got Wrong in the 80s

1980s Now ·

2023/03/13

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including "Stranger Things" on stage, a Hot Wheels makeover show, and a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Then, the trio discusses how Gen X is the last smart generation, people are getting "dumber," and ten things we learned in school that are wrong.Introduction - :00Annoucements: -3:36*Join us on Facebook Live at March 15 at 8pm Eastern*Interview with comedian Alonzo Bodden1980s News - 4:50"Dumb" Stuff - 28:46Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 59:27For

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01:07:24

Secret 1980s Cover Songs

1980s Now ·

2023/03/06

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a possible sequel to "Cocaine Bear" and Tom Cruise's emotional reunion with his "Top Gun" co-star. Then, Will challenges Kat and Jon to identify which 1980s hit songs were actually covers of earlier songs. How many can you spot?Introduction - :001980s News - 5:30Secret 1980s Cover Songs - 23:23Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:05:12For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information

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32:28

Interview: Dave Philpott of "Dear Mr. Kershaw"

1980s Now ·

2023/03/04

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will, Jon and Kat chat about fan letters. Then, Will speaks with the author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes," the cult comedy best-selling book of bonkers letters to 80s pop legends with genuine replies from the artists.Introduction - :00Interview - 7:32For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com

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01:04:04

80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear

1980s Now ·

2023/02/27

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear."Introduction - :00Announcement - 2:48*Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes"1980s News - 4:4580s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40For the many ways to support the show, visit

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52:46

Interview: The Real Slim Sherri

1980s Now ·

2023/02/24

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective. Learn more about her at https://therealslimsherri.bio.link/.Introduction - :00Interview - 5:03For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit

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01:08:23

Never Too Old for the 80s

1980s Now ·

2023/02/20

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a "controversial" Quantum Leap episode, John Williams return from retirement, and how the years and mileage will affect Indiana Jones. Then, the trio discusses how a young "subjective age" improves your physical health. Plus, the hosts take a quiz to determine their subjective age (but not really).Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:30*Listen for our interview with viral sensation The Real Slim Sherri.1980s News - 7:00Never Too Old for the 1980s -

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43:46

Interview: Legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm

1980s Now ·

2023/02/17

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with legendary casting director Joel Thurm. Among his many extraordinary credits, Joel was VP of Talent and Casting at NBC throughout the 1980s. and cast most of our favorite TV shows from that era. Joel's new book "Sex, Drugs and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director" is available everywhere now.Introduction - :00Interview - 4:40For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information

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01:42:00

Near-Miss Casting in the 1980s

1980s Now ·

2023/02/13

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including reviews for the new "Night Court," the hardest scene to film in "Top Gun: Maverick," and how Val Kilmer returned to the new "Willow" series. Then, the trio discusses 10 times other actors nearly played characters we love in 1980s films.Introduction - :00Announcement - 3:00*Listen for our interview with legendary casting director Joel Thurm later this week. He cast most of the characters that populated the TV shows we loved throughout the

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21:16

Interview: Synthwave Sensation Dreamkid

1980s Now ·

2023/02/10

On this 1980s Now exclusive, Will speaks with Ryan Morris aka Dreamkid, one of the emerging musical leaders of synthwave. Although the genre didn't exist in the 1980s, it will have you longing for the decade. Dreamkid's self-title, debut is available now everywhere and at dreamkid83.bandcamp.com.Introduction - :00Interview - 5:04For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more

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01:24:43

Ten Uniquely 1980s Movie Tropes

1980s Now ·

2023/02/06

Will, Kat and Jon return for their first new show in 2023. First, they challenge themselves to identify the 1980s movie trope Dreamkid has scored. Then, they discuss current 80s news including a sequel to "History of the World," Madonna's upcoming tour, De La Soul's premiere on streaming and the possibility of a Short Round movie. Then, the trio discusses 10 of movie tropes that were popular in the 1980s (and should've remained in that decade).Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:05*Interviews will be

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01:20:29

1980s News Wrap-Up for 2022

1980s Now ·

2022/12/28

Will, Kat and Jon randomly review the 1980s news stories they skipped throughout the year. This episode was recorded while streaming before a live audience on Facebook. To join us on a future show, follow our Facebook page.Introduction - :00Announcement - 4:15 *We're taking January 2023 off.1980s News - 7:20Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:18:30For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even

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01:23:26

The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made

1980s Now ·

2022/12/18

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at will@1980snow.com.Introduction - :301980s News - 3:38The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made - 29:30Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:15:41For the many ways to

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01:19:37

Doctor Who and the 80s w/ John Walsh

1980s Now ·

2022/12/12

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the director of the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel, the 1984 secret programming code just revealed, and the pole-sitting craze that swept the 80s (but really didn't).Then, Will speaks John Walsh, author of the forthcoming "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films." Pre-order your copy everywhere books or sold or here: http://bit.ly/3YgguXe Introduction - :30What Jon Would Do for Money - 4:301980s News - 9:14Doctor Who

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01:10:27

80s Board Games w/ Jim & Donna Pressman

1980s Now ·

2022/12/05

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer just dropped, some behind the scenes details about Disney+’s new Willow series, and the trailer-and name of-the forthcoming Indiana Jones sequel are here.Then, the trio chats with Jim and Dnna Pressman. Jim is the former president of Pressman Toy, makers of many of the toys and games that we played during our youths. Together, they have just published of fascinating chronology of the company. "A Century of

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32:33

Flashback: Is This a Christmas Movie?

1980s Now ·

2022/11/28

In this episode, we flash all the way back to when 1980s Now was still a couple of idiots for the 80s. Here, Will and Ray determine which of seven 1980s films are Christmas movies in spite of what you may think. Did you agree with our definitive, unquestionable assessment? Write us at will@1980snow.com.New Introduction - :15Criteria for Christmas Movies - 1:48"Trading Places" - 5:12 "Less Than Zero" - 9:12"Gremlins" - 10:55"Rocky IV" - 15:29"Ghostbusters II" - 17:50"Lethal Weapon" - 20:15"Die Hard"

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