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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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01:07:07

Atari Watch, Goonies Reunite, and Superman Lawsuit

1980s Now ·

2025/02/10

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:29 - Cher Goes Back to the 80s13:45 - Atari’s New Asteroid Watch24:55 - Eddie Murphy Documentary31:25 - The Goonies Reunite for Ke Huy Quan39:15 - Josh Brolin's Harsh Acting Lesson from Steven Spielberg46:40 - The Creators of Superman Sue Warner Bros.54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us

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57:27

Blockbuster Video: The Nightclub?

1980s Now ·

2025/02/03

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Blockbuster Video: The Restaurant?16:30 - The Lost Boys: The Musical28:00 - Dolly Parton: The Musical33:25 - How Steven Spielberg stopped an ET Sequel38:50 - The new Paul Reubens documentary54:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook:

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59:04

Where'd the Working Songs Go?

1980s Now ·

2025/01/27

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss why there are no longer songs about working. Before that, the trio reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Trump appoints 80s icons to made-up ambassadorships16:35 - MOTU x ThunderCats Crossover Figures Coming25:15 - Kelly Clarkson Covered Depeche Mode As Country Song34:30 - ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Reboot Is Finally Coming to Theaters40:12 - Why isn't anyone singing about working anymore?56:35 - Wrap Up and

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53:54

Interview: Cait McKinney on Pee-wee Herman

1980s Now ·

2025/01/25

Will chats with professor and author Cait McKinney about their book,I Know You Are, but What Am I? In it, Cait explores the cultural legacy of Pee-wee Herman and his beloved cult television show. They show how the “children’s show” perhaps prepares us for some of our current societal challenges, and how queer people relate to Pee-wee now.0:00 - Introduction8:10 - Interview Start50:10 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on

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01:02:28

Yacht Rock, Ke Huy, and Moore

1980s Now ·

2025/01/20

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Ke Huy Quan is an action hero thanks to Steven Spielberg12:20 - No, Rob Lowe didn’t record with Toto19:18 - Donald Fagen has strong words for "Yacht Rock"31:25 - Romulus director has fixed the cringey special FX (or so he says)42:30 - Police Academy actor Steve Guttenberg fights LA fires48:19 - Demi Moore was a popcorn actor1:00:51 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at

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58:13

Hulk Booed, Star Trek Plates, and The Monkey

1980s Now ·

2025/01/13

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat are joined by Meg from Desperately Seeking the 80s. Together, the trio discusses current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction6:37 - Star Trek license plates cause tribble 13:24 - Unwrapped Christmas present from 197822:55 - Mike Myers was scared shitless33:43 - MPA has notes for the creators of The Monkey46:55 - Hulk Hogan was booed55:55 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFollow us on Facebook:

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01:04:30

Interview: Author Douglas Burton

1980s Now ·

2025/01/10

Will chats with author Douglas Burton about his newest book,The Heroine’s Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction. It boldly presents a paradigm shift for story structure that is exciting for writers and audiences alike.Sourced entirely from heroine-centric stories. the heroine’s labyrinth model offers a completely original and groundbreaking alternative to the hero’s journey. The book has been endorsed by Hollywood and storytelling gurus such as Christopher Vogler and Matt Bird.0:00 -

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01:06:11

Top 80s Reboots in 2024 and More

1980s Now ·

2025/01/06

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction6:10 - The top 80s reboots and sequels released in 202412:48 - A search for Bigfoot turned deadly23:57 - Hollywood has found its Skeletor31:28 - A new, dark Pac-Man game is chomping this way42:59 - Did animated 80s movie spinoffs pave way for Disney+ shows?51:23 - The rumored Labyrinth reboot from Nosferatu director1:03:47 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at

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01:19:46

Rewind: Strangest 80s News Stories of 2024

1980s Now ·

2024/12/30

Will, Kat and Jon take a look back at the most unusual current 1980s news from 2024.0:00 - Introduction7:48 - Best place to be abducted by aliens14:40 - Rock You Like a Hurricane was X-rated21:25 - New comic book store smell policy33:00 - New cut of Caligula was released42:55 - Glass privacy blocks are back54:54 - Jessica Rabbit is too sexy1:06:00 - Tremors reboot is on the way1:18:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or

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01:07:31

GenXGrownUp Takeover

1980s Now ·

2024/12/23

For the holiday, the 1980s Now crew gifts the joy of the GenXGrownUp podcast. After a brief introduction from Will, Kat and Jon, listen to our co-host Jon as he leads his own trio of retro enthusiasts, as they discuss a terrifying phenomenon that haunted our favorite decade.In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false

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01:06:51

Christmas Horror: "Silent Night, Deadly Night"

1980s Now ·

2024/12/16

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Plus, why do we like Christmas + horror?0:00 - Introduction2:40 - The best episode of Secret Level is Pac-Man11:45 - Stephen King shutters his radio stations17:20 - Popeye is out for blood29:00 - Milli Vanilli wanted to give their Grammy back41:00 - Silent Night, Deadly Night turns 40 years old1:03:45 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at

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41:54

Interview: Matt Manjourides

1980s Now ·

2024/12/12

On this episode, Will chats with Matt Manjourides, producer of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and the follow up film to 1987's horror Street Trash .Matt grew up in 1980s Swampscott, MA - inspired by the action and horror films at the time, he made home movies with friends when not working at the family restaurant in Boston.After working with legendLloyd KaufmanatTroma, Matt created production companyNot the Funeral Home, reviving horror hosting with The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob

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01:17:37

True Crime: The 1985 Christmas Eve Heist

1980s Now ·

2024/12/08

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon first discuss current 1980s news. Then, they share the true story of the most brazen robbery of all time: The 1985 Christmas Heist.0:00 - Introduction8:25 - Oregon Trail the Movie16:30 - Village People Cop will Sue24:50 - Mattel Sued Over Porn Link35:13 - Do They Know It’s Christmas?46:30 - True Crime: The 1985 Christmas Heist1:15:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at

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01:07:43

Spock Lives and Rollercoaster Rider Does Too

1980s Now ·

2024/12/02

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:45 - Kirk and Spock are back in a new short18:30 - Elon Musk calls for Wizard of the Coast to "burn in hell"29:30 - Live-action Voltron film is ramping up34:30 - Quick-thinking man survives rollercoaster46:10 - Ridley Scott regrets not protecting Aliens IP55:00 - You’ll be able to live like Pac-Man in 20251:05:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at

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55:53

Goonies Star Wars, Paul v. Tyson, and Indy at IHOP

1980s Now ·

2024/11/25

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - Netflix is being sued over the Paul-Tyson fight15:30 - Have the original Ghostbusters retired?21:00 - IHOP’s new Indiana Jones’ menu is lazy28:30 - Ralph Macchio/Karate Kid news33:50 - 1987’s Street Trash has a requel42:10 - Star War’s latest project is Goonies in space53:20 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at

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01:08:13

XXX Wicked, Fear Street 1988, and Tremors Reboot

1980s Now ·

2024/11/18

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction01:45 - Wicked movie XXX misprint10:50 - Danny DeVito praises The Penguin17:25 - Thriller was originally lame28:00 - Liam Neeson was originally Obi-Wan39:50 - Fear Street 198844:50 - Tremors may get a reboot56:30 - Tarantino saw 1984's Dune and that's enough1:03:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or

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59:57

Jessica Rabbit, Alien Abduction and The Running Man

1980s Now ·

2024/11/11

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Is the new Running Man set in the 80s? We’ve got a theory.13:00 - Robert Zemeckis wants to go Back to the Future23:30 - Jessica Rabbit Is Too Hot for Disney35:30 - Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home 1980s style43:55 - Alien Abductee Sues Netflix58:20 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or

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01:26:59

Spot the True 1980s Tale

1980s Now ·

2024/11/04

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Lost video clears Sammy Hagar10:00 - Sean Astin stars in a new horror comedy18:00 - Eddie Munson’s alive in a new comic30:00 - The 80s secret in Rihanna’s song36:30 - Spot the true 1980s tale of tragedy1:24:15 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook:

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54:27

New Karate Kid, No More Freddy and Sleep with...

1980s Now ·

2024/10/28

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - New Karate Kid: Legends teaser8:00 - Unique Star Trek figures16:00 - 80s Costumes for your electric car21:20 - What is Delorean's new product?31:00 - Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira36:00 - Is Robert Englund done with Freddy?43:40 - You can now stay at the Deetz’s52:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at

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33:03

Interview: Will Rigby of the dB's

1980s Now ·

2024/10/26

On this episode, Will chats with Will Rigby, drummer and founding member of The dB's. While The dB's are credited with influencing the sound of others that came later in the decade, the band did not have the commercial success it deserved. Their path to greater exposure was likely hampered by the limited releases of their first two albums. In the 1980s, "Stands for Decibels" and "Repercussion" were only released on vinyl by the UK label Albion. Music lovers would have to find their record in a store

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