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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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01:15:40

80s Music and Your Memory

1980s Now ·

2024/03/04

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Sony acquires the "Cola Wars" movieDid Road House reboot use AI?Wonka event makes children cryThen, we discuss the power (and science) of music to transport us back to moments from our youths. And we share songs to try and evoke your memories. Which songs take you instantly back to a an earlier time and what do you recall?Introduction - 00:001980s News - 5:15How Music Makes Us Time Travel

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01:08:48

GenX and "Distraction" Media

1980s Now ·

2024/02/26

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:David Lee Roth prodded Sammy HagarSalem's Lot may never see daylightDraft Star Wars script sold at auctionThen, we discuss the current (and potential future) state of media and ask whether the 1980s was part of that evolution.Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 3:30Did 1980s media/technology lead to TikTok? - 31:00Wrap-Up

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28:58

The Mighty 690 with Alexander Hamilton Cherin

1980s Now ·

2024/02/23

Will chats with author Alexander Hamilton Cherin about his new novel "The Mighty Six-Ninety (690)." It's a fictionalized account of actual events that transpired in Southern California during the Summer of 1981.A struggling AM radio station buried $50,000 in cash and gave its listeners clues as to its location, one a day, until the money was found. Set against the backdrop of a California landscape very much in flux, the story resonates evenly between desperation, hope, and suburban

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01:13:44

Another 1980s One-Hit Wonder Challenge

1980s Now ·

2024/02/19

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Richard Marx chastises concertgoer"Fast Car" is a hit (again)Billy Mitchell settles "cheater" lawsuitThen, Kat challenges us to identify 80s one-hit wonders by a clip and a clue. And she asks the harder question: Was the artist really a one-hit wonder?Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 5:5080s One-Hit Wonder Challenge -

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49:33

You Cannot Mess This Up with Amy Weinland Daughters

1980s Now ·

2024/02/16

Will, Kat and Jon discuss whether they'd like to travel back to their youths and what they'd try and accomplish.Then, Will chats with author Amy Weinland Daughters about her award-winning book "You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened."Introduction - 0:00Interview - 14:10Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at

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01:17:57

80s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught

1980s Now ·

2024/02/12

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Richard Marx chastises concertgoer, Tracy Chapman finally has a no.1 song, and Billy Mitchell settles his defamation case. Then, Will shares the true tale of how Todd Rogers, the former video game champion, was caught cheating (allegedly).Introduction - 00:00Announements - 7:301980s News - 08:301980s True Crime: Donkey Kong Cheater Caught - 23:30Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:12:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For

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53:14

The Thing Expanded with Robin Block

1980s Now ·

2024/02/09

Will, Kat and Jon share their thoughts about John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). What terrified Will and Jon brings laughter to Kat.Then, Will chats with Robin Block, CEO and Executive Producer at CreatorVC, about their forthcoming "expanded" documentary about the cult-classic thriller.Introduction - 0:00Interview - 14:50Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel

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01:17:27

Road House, Tetris and Fictional Crushes

1980s Now ·

2024/02/05

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Fans Sue MadonnaCan new Road House defeat original Road House?Kid defeats TetrisThen, the hosts discuss their (and your) fictional crushes and the benefit of having had them.Finally, they give away a collectible thanks to www.kokomotoys.com.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 4:50*Every episode will be recorded live on Wedesdays at 7pm Eastern. Join us on Facebook or Youtube @1980snow.1980s

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51:13

Announcement Plus Interview Clips

1980s Now ·

2024/01/29

First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the live audience. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win. Plus, Jon shares a story of being spotted at CES.Then, we hear collection of clips from some of our favorite interviews from 2023.Those include chats with:1980s NBC casting executive Joel ThurmIconic 1980s radion DJ

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52:56

New Announcement and True Crime Rewind

1980s Now ·

2024/01/22

First, Will, Kat and Jon reunite during their "break" to announce the new live show beginning on January 31. Plus, they let us know that Kokomo Toys & Collectibles will be giving away a prize to a someone in the audience during the live show. Join us on Facebook (or Youtube) on January 31 at 7pm Eastern for your chance to win.Then, we hear a replay of one of the most gut-busting true crimes our hosts have shared to date. It's the unbelievable, true tale of Cocaine Bear.RSVP to our live stream

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13:29

News Flash: Purple Rain Is Headed to Broadway

1980s Now ·

2024/01/14

Prince's 1984 film "Purple Rain" is headed to Broadway. So, Will is joined by Marcus Taylor, the shows' resident Prince expert, to discuss the potential for a musical adaption. While the film was a a box office success, Prince's protagonist "The Kid" isn't the hero of the piece you'd hope for. Will changes to the original story be necessary to make audiences root for him? Or is the amazing music sufficient enough to make the plot irrelevant?Email your thoughts to us at will@1980snow.com or

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39:14

Rewind: Cindy Morgan Interview

1980s Now ·

2024/01/10

In 2020, less than a year after the launch of our inaugural podcast, we reached out to a number of iconic 1980s artists who would wanted to interview. And although at the time we did not have a track record of celebrity interviews, Cindy Morgan ("Caddyshack", "Tron") accepted our invitation. To our delight, she was more than just polite, she was generous, vulnerable, and honest.In our interview, we discuss the career path that landed the former radio host in "Caddyshack," a film in which she

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01:02:20

Rewind: Most Interesting 80s Songs

1980s Now ·

2024/01/08

On this episode, we share clips from four of our most interesting discussions about 1980s songs. We discuss fascinating facts about more than a dozen tracks, including secret 80s cover songs, controversial songs from the decade, "The Filthy 15," and the love lessons we learned from songs.Introduction - 00:00Tainted Love - 3:26Sugar Walls - 6:29Tell Her About It - 10:09Turning Japanese - 15:31There’s Always Something There to Remind Me - 19:25Straight Up - 22:53Strap on Robbie Baby - 25:33Dude Looks

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01:10:02

Rewind: Strangest 80s News Stories of 2023

1980s Now ·

2023/12/31

As the year comes to a close, we share clips of the strangest 1980s news stories Will, Kat and Jon discussed throughout 2023. Those items include:Someone attacked the Goonies' house with a fish.Is Uno the next Mattel movie?The original "Wilhelm scream" has been found.A "Ghostbusters" law affects haunted real estate.John Mellencamp fights audience.Did The Outfield write the ultimate summer song?Disney removes something unsavory from canon.Introduction - 00:00Goonies' Fish Attack - 5:19Uno the Movie -

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01:27:21

80s Christmas Traditions

1980s Now ·

2023/12/24

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:A super documentary lands in JanuaryThe Six Billion Dollar Man may still be plugged in.KRS-One tells the Grammys that they’re all just wick-wick-wackIntroduction - 00:00Announcement: 4:18*We'll be off January. Happy Holidays!1980s News - 6:251980s Christmas Traditions - 54:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:25:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and

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01:15:46

1989 Song Threatens Entire Music Genre

1980s Now ·

2023/12/18

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Throw Papa from the Train?Beverly Hills Cop sequel trailerWhamageddonThe Lost Boys musicalRay Stanz is "resentful"The 1989 beat that created a music genreIntroduction - 00:00Announcement: 2:00*Join us live on Facebook/YouTube on December 19 at 7pm Eastern1980s News - 4:15Will's 1980s Novel Update - 58:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:08:09Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor

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01:31:41

1980s Christmas Wish Books

1980s Now ·

2023/12/11

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Toys "R" Us makes a come back...againHuey Lewis: The MusicalThe Running Man gets a rebootIntroduction - 00:001980s News - 5:301980s Christmas Wish Books - 38:17Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:24:56Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at

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01:01:25

Chuck E. Cheese, Hall & Oates, Karate Kid and More

1980s Now ·

2023/12/04

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:A new Karate-Kid-iverse is comingThe Outsiders becomes an unlikely musicalChuck E. Cheese thinks it can shut down its animatronicsHall sues Oates over their song catalogHagar invites Roth to sing and then disses himWilhelm Dafoe reveals his role in Beetlejuice 2Introduction - 00:001980s News - 3:52Will's 1980s Novel Update - 48:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 53:42Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at

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01:32:58

Is This a Christmas Movie?

1980s Now ·

2023/11/27

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Cobra Kai has cast an “iconic” Karate Kid characterThe Christmas Story house has a new ownerZelda is coming to the big screenWe’ll be able to bust ghosts in Chicago very soonThen, Will introduces us to a new record that sounds like it was recorded in the 1980s. Get your copy of Love in Cage's Trans-Reality at Bandcamp.Finally, the Kat and Jon poke holes in Will's "foolproof" method for determining whether a film is also a Christmas

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01:26:49

Garfield, Highlander, and Why Isn't My Favorite 80s...

1980s Now ·

2023/11/20

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the unfortunate voice of the new Garfield movie, the "Highlander" reboot, how Warwick Davis called out Disney, and the rescue of "Coyote vs. ACME."Then, the trio discusses why some of our favorite 1980s movies can't be streamed anywhere.Finally, Will updates us on the status of his 1980s-era novel, including the surprising present-day issue that is related to one in his novel.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 2:35Why Isn't This 1980s Movie

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