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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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47:42

The Influence of 80s Music

1980s Now ·

2026/04/07

In a special interview, Will chats with Mario Toscano (Back to the 80s), Jim Butler (Children of the 80s), and Eric Shoars about the continued influence of 80s music in our lives. We also talk about Eric's new book Life Goes On, which is a collection of essays by Gen Xers that examines this topic.0:00 - Introduction1:24 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowCheck out Back to the 80s with Mario:

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01:09:16

VHS Comeback | Sherlock in the 80s

1980s Now ·

2026/03/31

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:25 - Run your own video rental store13:45 - Name the 80s movie from the fake title20:10 - Physical video is having its vinyl moment34:20 - Some 1980s VHS tapes are worth plenty42:20 -Young Sherlock is topping streaming charts47:40 - Sherlock Holmes and the Caset of the Expired Copyright55:20 - Sherlock in the 1980s1:05:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook:

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42:42

Bonus: Talking Gen X with Mark Mendenhall

1980s Now ·

2026/03/24

In a special interview, Will speaks with Mark Mendenhall aka Gen X Dad about his media empire Gen X Talks. Over the last several years, Mark has cultivated a tremendous following by discussing everything (and anything) from his unique Gen X point of view. 0:00 - Introduction0:52 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales of the 1980s at Amazon.Check out Gen X

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01:15:17

Bigfoot, Bugs Bunny, and Brady Bunch

1980s Now ·

2026/03/17

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Bigfoot is in Ohio. Will Jon follow?17:55 - Timothy Chalamet could use some Bugs Bunny32:15 - The Brady Bunch house is now a landmark42:45 - The hardest arcade games are from the 1980s1:02:20 - A Wonder Years star has an interesting palate1:11:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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01:11:55

Cancelled Nerds, Starfighter Sequels, and New Faces...

1980s Now ·

2026/03/10

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:55 - Robert Carradine has died.5:40 - Did you play TAG: The Assassination Game?10:24 - Has Revenge of the Nerds Been Erased?20:20 - Science says Gen X is the most emotionally durable generation ever37:00 - A Last Starfighter sequel is finally coming46:04 - 80s cereal mascots battle a milk monster54:45 - Is the new Faces of Death real?1:07:45 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on

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01:11:36

Hooters, Zelda and Chicken Wing Lawsuit

1980s Now ·

2026/03/03

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:25 - Racier than Hooters7:25 - Hooters is becoming family friendly12:05 - Hooters can discriminate against men16:15 - Who invented Buffalo chicken wings?19:30 - Can a boneless wing be a breast?25:15 - Can a boneless wing have bones?27:15 - RuPaul drags audience back to the 80s34:05 - Read our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!35:20 - Zelda Turns 40, but

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42:36

Nostalgia Power with Wyatt Bloom

1980s Now ·

2026/02/27

In a special interview, Will speaks with Wyatt Bloom, the co-founder and host of Rediscover the 80s. Together with his childhood friend, the late Jason Gross, Wyatt built a portal to the 80s, that reminisces about the decade through various lenses via countless articles, a handful of podcasts, and more. Will and Wyatt the power of nostalgia, and perhaps more succinctly the power of what we leave behind.0:00 - Introduction1:28 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook:

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01:11:36

Jaws 4, Princess Bride, and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em

1980s Now ·

2026/02/24

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Jaws 4: The Shark That Roared14:15 - The source of Jaw's roar23:00 - The Princess Bride musical31:00 - Review: Bigfoot! a New Musical40:50 - Animated Stranger Things: Tales from '8552:00 - Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots the movie 1:03:21 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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35:24

80s Trivia Books with Tamara Dever

1980s Now ·

2026/02/17

In a special interview, Will speaks with Tamara Dever, author of The Ultimate Mix Tape, a series of music trivia books. Tami has just published The Day We Found Yesterday, another unique tribute to the 80s music. Endorsed by MTV legend Martha Quinn, The Day We Found Yesterday is a vibrant, intergenerational story that celebrates connection, creativity, and the power of the past to shape our present. Although it was (supposedly) written for children, it is a thrilling way for Gen Xers to revisit the

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01:08:23

1984 Changed Super Bowl Commercials

1980s Now ·

2026/02/10

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:50 - New York’s Longest-Running Play is also it’s “worst”13:50 - Bigfoot! The Musical was spotted on Broadway19:00 - The Cure Wins their first Grammys25:00 - Does Steven Spielberg deserve his Grammy?28:50 - McDonald’s has brought back an iconic 80s Happy Meal toy38:00 - The first Happy Meal movie tie-in was Star Trek44:40 - What happened to the Klingons look?53:50 - How 1984

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01:00:31

He-Man Trailer Has the Power

1980s Now ·

2026/02/03

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction2:25 - He-Man Teaser for the Teaser Trailer7:40 - He-Man Teaser Trailer33:45 - Strange (Made-Up) He-Man Characters39:35 - The He-Man Effect51:10 - Interesting He-Man Lore58:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowGet the The He-Man Effect by Brian "Box" Brown.Read our new

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58:48

Original Star Wars, Salt-N-Pepa, Terminator and More

1980s Now ·

2026/01/27

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:45 - Ruling in Salt-N-Pepa lawsuit14:40 - Galaxy’s Edge is headed to a longer time ago31:54 - Melora Hardin couldn’t dance in Dirty Dancing38:50 - Eric Stolz treated Biff (Thomas F. Wilson) “very badly”47:44 - The Terminator made Gen Xer more wary of AI54:45 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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33:09

Goodbye, Pop Culture

1980s Now ·

2026/01/20

Will is joined by experts who specialize in both psychology and pop culture (Ben Taitz, Colt Blunt, and Charlene McPherson) to chat about the emotional impact of losing your favorite show.Our Guests' Links:More about Ben Taitz>>>https://tinyurl.com/54x6v2xxPsychology for Geeks>>> https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/home.Colt Blunt's Books>>>https://tinyurl.com/bdj84enjDebbie's Dream Foundation>>>https://debbiesdream.org/Charlene

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56:55

Star Search, Billy Joel and MTV Are Back!

1980s Now ·

2026/01/13

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction4:15 - Star Search is back13:30 - MTV is back—sort of22:15 - Billy Joel is back—sort of28:20 - Monchhichi is back—apparently it never left37:15 - What if Stranger Things had secret finale?45:35 - Michael J. Fox didn’t want to imitate Michael Jackson52:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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01:20:07

Does Gen X Hate Spoilers?

1980s Now ·

2026/01/06

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:00 - Chevy Chase documentary is "hard to watch"16:45 - Terry Gilliam slams TV's Time Bandits again29:45 - Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular injured a heroic staff member38:25 - The new Marty Supreme is set in the 50s is scored with 80s music46:00 - No spoilers! Is our interest in spoilers generational?1:18:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook:

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01:10:33

The HBO Guide

1980s Now ·

2025/12/30

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:30 - The searchable HBO guide database20:35 - James Cameron CPRed a rat to protect The Abyss29:25 - Cameron is rebooting The Terminator33:00 - Mad Max director supports AI filmaking43:20 - Fortnite's obscure obcenity slip57:05 - The fate of the new Muppet Show is in your hands1:07:55 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to

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01:14:43

Name the 80s Christmas Movie

1980s Now ·

2025/12/23

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction4:52 - Joe Pesci was afraid to do Home Alone stunt15:20 - Name the 80s Christmas movie25:45 - Eddie Van Halen’s virtuoso guitar solos anticipated a modern problem37:34 - The Terminator is back with a new retro video game44:55 - How Rob Reiner's surprise love changed Harry Met Sally58:10 - Can men and women be friends?1:11:40 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook:

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01:13:24

Stolen 80s Christmas Song, Stranger Things, and Gen X

1980s Now ·

2025/12/16

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction6:15 - Gwen Stefani Stole an 80s Christmas Song19:25 - Frosty the Snowman had 3 secret families30:40 - Ethan Hawke saw Robin Williams' struggles in the 80s38:00 - Will Stranger Things use time travel?50:00 - Is Gen X the greatest generation?1:10:25 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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01:18:54

Supergirl, Home Alone Sequel, and Cheap Trick

1980s Now ·

2025/12/09

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction3:35 - Macaulay Culkin has a pitch for a Home Alone sequel12:20 - Did John Hughes copy Home Alone from another film?18:25 - A $9 million Superman comic was found in an attic23:10 - The copies of the Declaration of Independence found in 198531:12 - Will's kid wrote a Supergirl comic book that was just published37:11 - Cheap Trick’s At Budokan wasn’t49:45 - Working Girl the Musical

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01:01:33

Cleveland's Turkeys Away: Balloonfest 86

1980s Now ·

2025/11/26

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:19 - WKRP's Turkeys Away9:56 - Cleveland's Ballonfest 8658:35 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!

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