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Everything 80s

Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia

Welcome to Everything 80s — the ultimate podcast for fans of 1980s pop culture and retro nostalgia. Each week, we"ll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the 1980s: unforgettable movies, legendary TV shows, classic toys, groundbreaking music, and the cultural moments that defined a generation. From Back to the Future to The Breakfast Club, from Transformers and He-Man to MTV, Nintendo, and Michael Jackson — if it happened in the 80s, we"re talking about it. Whether you grew up in the 1980s or

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30:49

Christmas in the 1980s

Everything 80s ·

2025/12/17

Welcome to the annual Everything 80s Christmas special! There really was nothing like the holiday season during the 1980s, and today, we'll take a look back at: The knock-off versions of some of the big toys of the 80s that began to appear on toy shelves A unique new holiday catalog that combined several iconic 1980s brands and TV shows The holiday versions of some of our favorite breakfast cereals A lesser-known, but unique TV Christmas special that combined two of the biggest network stars of the

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35:33

The 1983 Cabbage Patch Kid Riots

Everything 80s ·

2025/12/10

What began as a simple doll sold at craft fairs in the 1970s soon became one of the biggest toy fads in history. After beggning their life as "doll babies," the soft and playable dolls went through some more changes before becoming the Cabbage Patch Kids. And their release in 1983 couldn't have been timed out better, as, coming out of the Great Video Game Crash, there was a return to simple, more traditional toys. But then something happened... The growing popularity, combined with a very short

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34:43

How She-Ra Rocked the 1980s Toy Industry

Everything 80s ·

2025/12/03

She-Ra: Princess of Power wasn't just a He-Man spinoff, but a standalone character with her own persona, legacy, and mythology. She was a bold experiment by Mattel and Filmation to crack into multiple toy markets at the same time, while also growing the He-Man brand. From breaking the "Smurfette principle" to its unique introduction, She-Ra quickly became a defining 1980s brand. Today, we look back at the creation, launch, and success of what ended up being a relatively short-lived toy and 1980s

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41:12

Projecting the 80s: The Story of Film Before Digital

Everything 80s ·

2025/11/26

Over the years, there's been a steady return to traditional media. From vinyl albums to 4K Blu-ray, people want to hold--and own--the content they love. There's also been a return to traditional film. Our digital, streaming age is incredible, but sometimes it can feel like something is missing. And if you're a fan of 1980s movies, that means seeing these films we love, the way they were meant to be seen. Traditional film, such as 35mm and 70mm, is making a comeback as real film provides a richer,

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40:05

The Legacy of Stranger Things

Everything 80s ·

2025/11/19

When it was released in the summer of 2016, not only did Stranger Things become a pop culture phenomenon, but it was also a true love letter to the 1980s. Today, we look back at the creation, success, and impact of an era-defining show that introduced 1980s culture to a whole new generation. In this episode, we'll look at: The struggles the Duffer brothers went through to get the show made The specific premise they used that combined two 1980s icons The real-life CIA experiments that led to the

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45:52

Saved by the Bell: From Indiana to Bayside

Everything 80s ·

2025/11/12

It's time to head back to Bayside as we look at the creation, launch, and success of an era-defining show: Saved by the Bell. But the true origins of Saved by the Bell not only go back to 1986; it started as a completely different show. From there, the show went through many changes, including a new cast, bouncing from NBC to the Disney Channel, and then from prime time to its eventual home on Saturday mornings. However, back at this point in the 80s, the launch of a live-action show to air during

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40:53

The 20 Greatest TV Shows of the 1980s

Everything 80s ·

2025/11/05

Where do you even start when compiling a list of the greatest TV shows of the 1980s? Well, today, this won't come from my opinion but a combination of rankings by Variety, Rolling Stone, and the Writers Guild of America. By combining the expertise of staff, television actors, creators, showrunners, writers, directors, producers, and critics, these outlets have compiled their own lists of the 100 best TV shows of all time. I've gone through them and found 20 shows with connections to the 1980s, and

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36:07

Halloween in the 1980s

Everything 80s ·

2025/10/29

The big day has finally arrived; it's Halloween in the 1980s. Your costume is set, your pillowcase is ready, and you've strategically planned your trick-or-treating route. But before you get to the big night, you still have to get through the day. Welcome to The Everything 80s Halloween Special. Today, we walk through a typical Halloween day during the 1980s. We start the day at school before catching a quick dinner at the fast food place that did Halloween as well as anyone in the 80s. With time to

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41:07

The 75-Cent Mystery: How a Tiny Error Exposed a Cold...

Everything 80s ·

2025/10/22

In 1986, Clifford Stoll -- originally a Berkley Lab astronomer -- had become the manager of their computer department. One day, he noticed something, a small accounting glitch that seemed insignificant, but would become the first great Cold War hacking story. One tiny clue led Clifford Stoll on a real-life digital spy chase that included West Germany, the KGB, and the most top-secret, classified information on earth. In an era of dial-up phone lines and dot matrix printers, computer security wasn't

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31:40

The 1989 World Series Earthquake

Everything 80s ·

2025/10/15

The 1989 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics ended up being a historic one when it came to stats and records on the field. But this series would be famous for a much more serious reason: The Loma Prieta earthquake. On October 14th, 1989, the highly anticipated cross-town series had created a buzz throughout the Bay Area. This was the first cross-town series in more than 3 decades. But on October 17th, just before game 3, everything changed forever... This is a

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36:40

Farm Aid '85: The 1980s Concert That Rocked the...

Everything 80s ·

2025/10/08

The summer of 1985 will forever be known for Live Aid, the charity benefit concert that defined 1980s pop culture. But a few months later came Farm Aid '85, another massive musical event with a very different mission. This time, the spotlight turned to America's farmers as some of the biggest names in Rock and Country -- Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young -- came together to raise awareness for a growing rural crisis. Inspired by an offhand comment by the legendary Bob Dylan, the

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53:23

How the Disney Vault Changed Home Video Forever

Everything 80s ·

2025/10/01

Before the 1980s, Disney kept its animated classics in the mythical "vault." The only way to see them was through theatrical re-releases, but it could take years for your favorites to hit the big screen. But when home video began to take off in the 1980s, Disney had to reinvent this strategy for a new era. Today, we look at how the Disney Vault revolutionized home video, and how, if Disney had had their way, home video would have never existed in the first place... But by creating scarcity, the

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53:01

The Golden Age of 1980s TV Commercials

Everything 80s ·

2025/09/24

Growing up in the 1980s, commercial breaks weren't just interruptions--they were cultural events we all experienced together. In this episode, we look back on the golden age of 1980s TV commercials while also exploring the broader history of advertising. We'll trace how advertising evolved from radio jingles to early television spots, and how those traditions carried into the big-budget, pop culture-driven campaigns of the 1980s. In this episode, we'll also break down some of the most iconic

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46:17

The Coleco Adam: The 1983 Home Computer Disaster

Everything 80s ·

2025/09/17

In 1983, Coleco launched the Adam--a bold attempt to turn its hit ColecoVision video game console into a full-fledged home computer. By this point in the 80s, Coleco had made a huge dent in the video game market, and, at the same time, was behind one of the biggest toy crazes in history. With all their success--and deep pockets--was Coleco ready to take on the big PC players like Apple, IBM, and Commodore? What Coleco released ended up becoming one of the most infamous product failures of the entire

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46:43

WHEEL...OF...FORTUNE!

Everything 80s ·

2025/09/10

If you grew up watching Wheel of Fortune, you probably read the title of this episode the same way the audience would call it out during the show's opening. That's the cultural impact Wheel of Fortune had; it's the game show that goes back to the mid-70s but really rose to prominence in the 1980s. Not only did the format change in the 80s, but the show made the big move from daytime to the evening. The 1980s are also when the world first met Pat Sajak and Vanna White. So grab some consonants and a

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44:34

The Care Bears: From Greeting Cards to Global Phenomenon

Everything 80s ·

2025/09/03

The Care Bears weren't just colorful, stuffed animals--they were one of the biggest cultural and business success stories of the 1980s. From a simple sketch to the eureka moment of their final creation, the story of the Care Bears is a testament to how to launch a child's brand with surgical precision. When they finally hit shelves in 1983, it didn't take long for the Care Bears to become a pop culture phenomenon. With their very specific and strategic rollout, the Care Bears were hard to ignore

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41:52

War Games: Is It a Game, or Is It Real...

Everything 80s ·

2025/08/27

When it came out in the summer of 1983, War Games was seen as a fun, summertime popcorn movie. But was the premise of this film starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy more realistic than we realized? Welcome to a free preview of the Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast, which you can find at Patreon.com/80s. In this episode, we look back on the movie that was a bit of a surprise hit and went on to become a 1980s classic. But, at the same time, War Games raised some serious questions--questions

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34:16

The Comic Books of the 1980s: Two Eras in One Decade

Everything 80s ·

2025/08/20

Even though part of it was considered the Bronze Age, the comic books of the 1980s were like a golden age for kids who grew up during that time. It was the decade that saw massive changes to how comics were distributed, but also a time that saw a significant shift in how comic book stories were told. The big two--Marvel and DC--were still on top, but something was changing... an independent boom was taking place, and underground and indie comic books were blazing their own trail. And there was one

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43:57

How the Happy Meal Changed Fast Food Forever

Everything 80s ·

2025/08/13

It could not have come out at a better time...When the Happy Meal was first launched at the end of the 1970s, it entered the 1980s as the perfect merchandising vehicle. Not only did the Happy Meal give us some of the most beloved toys and promotions of the decade, but it also ushered in a whole new era for McDonald's. This is a look back at one of the most famous fast food items in history, an item with humble origins that quickly became a fast food juggernaut. We'll look back at the creation,

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37:33

The Max Headroom Incident

Everything 80s ·

2025/08/06

It was a Sunday night like any other. But for those living in Chicago, it would be a night they would not soon forget. For those tuning in to WGN-TV, their broadcast was interrupted by the most unlikely of people, one of the most popular characters of the 1980s: Max Headroom. Why did Max Headroom, or what appeared to be Max Headroom, now appear on their screens? Just as soon as this TV hijacking had begun, the screen went blank and normal programming resumed. But just two hours later--it happened

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