Episodes
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Wicked movie XXX misprint 10:50 - Danny DeVito praises The Penguin 17:25 - Thriller was originally lame 28:00 - Liam Neeson was originally Obi-Wan 39:50 - Fear Street 1988 44:50 - Tremors may get a reboot 56:30 - Tarantino saw 1984's Dune and that's enough 1:03:00 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at...
Published 11/18/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Is the new Running Man set in the 80s? We’ve got a theory. 13:00 - Robert Zemeckis wants to go Back to the Future 23:30 - Jessica Rabbit Is Too Hot for Disney 35:30 - Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home 1980s style 43:55 - Alien Abductee Sues Netflix 58:20 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or...
Published 11/11/24
Published 11/11/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Lost video clears Sammy Hagar 10:00 - Sean Astin stars in a new horror comedy 18:00 - Eddie Munson’s alive in a new comic 30:00 - The 80s secret in Rihanna’s song 36:30 - Spot the true 1980s tale of tragedy 1:24:15 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook:...
Published 11/04/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - New Karate Kid: Legends teaser 8:00 - Unique Star Trek figures 16:00 - 80s Costumes for your electric car 21:20 - What is Delorean's new product? 31:00 - Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira 36:00 - Is Robert Englund done with Freddy? 43:40 - You can now stay at the Deetz’s 52:30 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us...
Published 10/28/24
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...
Published 10/26/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 4:15 - Top Five 1980s Horror movies 24:00 - The Dungeons and Dragons show coming to your town 29:15 - The huge UFO announcement 42:00 - The Rendlesham Incident 1:39:40 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our...
Published 10/21/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Evil Dead: The Musical is on vinyl 14:00 - Purple Rain house is on Airbnb 25:30 - Ghostbusters donuts are at Krispy Kreme 34:30 - Another movie based on a 1980s video game 42:30 - Another video game with 1980s vibes 1:20:50 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow us on...
Published 10/14/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 04:10 - McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back 11:00 - Nacelle to produce Star Trek action figures 18:00 - Frank Darabont has been lured out of retirement 24:50 - The Montauk Project 1:20:50 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook:...
Published 10/07/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 03:45 - "Monster House" has throwback 80s vibes 12:45 - "Woman of the Hour" is based on real serial killer 20:00 - Weird Al is going on tour again 25:00 - Atari 2600 hot sauces 34:20 - New retro point-and-click horror game 41:15 - Friday the 13th actor: Conventions cost too much 57:15 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at...
Published 09/30/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Salem’s Lot has a trailer and release date 13:45 - Slasher movie from monster's perspective 22:00 - Heather Locklear’s 1982 date with Tom Cruise 26:50 - The original ending to Risky Business 33:15 - The Top Gun stunt that nearly killed Tom Cruise 39:00 - Jane’s Addiction tour cancelled 48:00 - Three other 80s bands with short-lived reunions 57:15 - Wrap...
Published 09/23/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Is The Goonies getting a sequel? (Probably not.) 14:35 - Indy’s Fedora Sold at Auction 21:35 - What’s that song in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? 35:45 - James Earl Jones has dies, but Darth Vader will live on 46:50 - Disney sued for bringing Tarkin actor back to life 55:00 - The Gen Xer who used AI music to steal millions 1:08:00 - Wrap Up and Thank You Become...
Published 09/16/24
Recorded live from RetroCon, we review "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." We chat spoiler free at first and warn you when we're about to share spoilers. The exciting discussion more than makes up for the less-than-stellar audio. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
Published 09/13/24
Recorded before a live audience at RetroCon 2024, we discuss the mysterious true tale of how pieces of Garfield phones washed ashore for over 30 years. We also explore how Tyco came to manufacture the unusual phone. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
Published 09/09/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 3:20 - Announcements *See us at Retrocon on September 7 at 10:45am. Click here. *Check out our friends on Dead on Thursdays. 9:20 - Steve Jobs' Apple 1 is for sale 21:30 - Coming-of-Age video game set in the 1980s 30:00 - Check out Mr. Throwback Thursday. 30:50 - New Batman popcorn bucket 38:40 - Beetlejuice sequel is not a cash grab 46:15 - Denny’s Beetlejuice...
Published 09/02/24
Will speaks Catherine Mary Stewart, star of "The Last Starfighter" and "Night of the Comet," both of which turn 40 this year. Catherine has starred in a number of other iconic 1980s films, including Mischief, Dudes and Weekend at Bernies. Additionally, she also starred on TV shows and miniseries. She originated the role of Kayla Brady on "Days of Our Lives" and starred as the younger version of a Joan Collins' character on "Sins." She also guested on a number of our favorites, including "Mr....
Published 08/30/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Beetlejuice is still rude 18:50 - New hair metal documentary from Paramount+ 24:55 - Frankie Freako looks like 80s movie 35:05 - Trailer for Terminator Zero 41:00 - James Cameron: Terminator 1 is obsolete 55:40 - Wrap Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook:...
Published 08/26/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - The 1980s Easter eggs in Deadpool and Wolverine 13:50 - 1989’s Like a Prayer gets a Deadpool remake 21:00 - Two new 80s-style arcade games based 27:00 - New animated Ghostbusters series                      35:35 - The truth about B-Girl Raygun at the Olympics 59:00 - Wrap Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Published 08/19/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Bruce Campbell Takes Issue with Die Hard 16:30 - Toxic Avenger is unreleasable 26:22 - Stranger Things is coming Broadway 36:50 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice popcorn bucket 48:15 - Twisted Sister will guilt you into listening to new music 54:25 - JJ Abrams next project has 80s movie vibes 1:00:00 - Wrap Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Published 08/13/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Cocaine Sharks the new murder hornets? 14:42 - Terry Gilliam rejected a Time Bandits sequel 25:50 - Breaking is the New Olympic Sport 37:55 - Get "Danger Peak" by Michael Thomas Perone. 39: 00 - 1991’s Deadpool is in a 1984 comic 56:00 - McDonald’s 1984 Olympic Blunder 1:05:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Published 08/05/24
Will and Jon discuss the recent events that have delayed the show, but assure us the show will record live on July 31 at 7pm Eastern on YouTube and Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Get your tickets for RetroCon here.
Published 07/29/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Time Bandits TV Show Trailer 18:40 - Mr. Miyagi Mystery in Cobra Kai 27:25 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Easter Eggs and More 1:15:15 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow Email us at [email protected] or...
Published 07/15/24
Lance Guest made his big screen debut in Halloween II, the sequel to John Carpenter’s iconic horror film. It was his appearance in that movie that helped him land his starring role in “The Last Starfighter,” one of our all-time favorite films. Released July 13, 1984, that film turns 40 this month. Listen to our chat with the star of the iconic film. Also check out our interview with screenwriter Jonathan Betuel from June. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Published 07/13/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 3:10 - Lance Guest Interview and Retrocon 7:00 - More 80s-nostalgia coming to Dungeons and Dragons 16:00 - Glass blocks are back 28:00 - Beverly Hills TV show we never got 40:45 - The Last Starfighter game we never got 58:30 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook:...
Published 07/08/24
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: 0:00 - Introduction 05:00 - The Fall Guy reaches milestone 10:00 - Caligula returns to theaters 20:00 - New Robert Zemeckis movie 34:30 - New AI lawsuit 46:50 - Lyrics have gotten worse since the 80s 59:30 - Is Best Defense the worst movie of 1984? 01:20:25 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook:...
Published 07/01/24