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Stuck in the '80s Podcast

722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 286 ratings

Stuck in the '80s explores that MTV-generation nostalgia that still stirs up emotion no matter what the age. Whether it's '80s movies, pop culture, music or old-school memories, this engaging podcast will help you reminisce and chuckle about a defining era of history. Rad!

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Episodes

Stuck in the '80s Episode 22 (12.29.05)

December 29, 2005 05:00 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MB

Heathers, the darkest of the '80s dark cinematic comedies, divides our '80s addicts.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 21 (12.22.05)

December 22, 2005 05:00 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MB

Have a very '80s holiday! The '80s hosts relive their Christmas and holiday memories and play their favorite holiday tunes from pop stars of the era.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 20 (12.15.05)

December 15, 2005 05:00 - 38 minutes - 13.2 MB

Relive the music and adventures of Boy George, the gender bender turned bad boy, with our 80s addicts.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 19 (12.8.05)

December 08, 2005 05:00 - 36 minutes - 12.4 MB

Billy Idol turns 50 this week! Our 80s hosts practice their sneers and give a rebel yell for the birthday boy.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 18 (12.1.05)

December 01, 2005 05:00 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MB

to take the day off with Ferris Bueller. He's a righteous dude, say our Stuck in the '80s hosts.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 17 (11.15.05)

November 15, 2005 05:00 - 30 minutes - 10.5 MB

Where U2 goes, hosts Steve and Gina will follow. Our '80s addicts examine the magic and stamina of the band and its music.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 16 (11.10.05)

November 10, 2005 05:00 - 30 minutes - 10.7 MB

The rise of Ronald Reagan, the fall Communism, labeling album covers, and more. It's all part of politics in the '80s. Times media critic Eric Deggans visits the cast of Stuck in the '80s.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 15 (11.3.05)

November 03, 2005 05:00 - 23 minutes - 8.38 MB

When it comes to Depeche Mode, everything counts in large amounts. Our '80s podcast heroes invite Times pop critic Sean Daly to join their tribute to the gloomy English electronica band.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 14 (10.27.05)

October 27, 2005 04:00 - 24 minutes - 8.77 MB

You better love somebody .... might as well be Rick Springfield. Co-hosts Gina and Steve, along with St. Petersburg Times pop critic Sean Daly, put the spotlight back on the '80s teen idol.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 13 (10.20.05)

October 20, 2005 04:00 - 34 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this week's '80s podcast, Gina and Steve are honoring "Valley Girl" Nicholas Cage ... "I Melt With You" ... sushi ... Hollywood vs. the Valley ... Romeo and Juliet. It's all there and more.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 12 (10.13.05)

October 13, 2005 04:00 - 25 minutes - 8.98 MB

Where's Alex P. Keaton, Sony Crockett and Edna Garrett when we really need them? Stuck in '80s television, of course. Hosts Gina and Steve welcome Miami Vice addict and Times TV critic Chase Squires to their tribute on 80s television programs.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 11 (9.29.05)

September 29, 2005 04:00 - 29 minutes - 7.12 MB

When it comes to rockin' podcasts, this one goes to 11. Hosts Gina and Steve invite Times pop critic and '80s addict Sean Daly to join their tribute to Spinal Tap.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 10 (9.22.05)

September 22, 2005 04:00 - 26 minutes - 6.24 MB

Greetings, program! It's time to talk technology. The '80s were about a lot more than music and movies. Join hosts Gina and Steve as they relive the birth of home PCs, audio CDs, VCRs and more.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 9 (9.15.05)

September 15, 2005 04:00 - 32 minutes - 8.38 MB

Hosts Gina and Steve only want to see you dancing in the Purple Rain. Whatever that means! Our '80s aficionados fight over the legacy of Prince's first movie and its outstanding soundtrack.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 8 (9.8.05)

September 08, 2005 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

They make you cringe. And swear. And maybe even drive you to want to stick a pencil through your eardrum. They're the most overplayed songs of the 1980s and our hosts share the pain one more time.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 7 (9.1.05)

September 01, 2005 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ready for some Journey -- any way you want it? That's the way you need it. Times pop critic Sean Daly drops by to admire co-host Steve's concert t-shirt and to discuss the '80s arena rock phenomenon of Journey.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 6 (8.25.05)

August 25, 2005 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Remember the movie Say Anything? John Cusack plays a character by which every girl would measure their boyfriends against. It's the first movie directed by genius film god Cameron Crowe, and it's -- dare we say -- a classic '80s flick. Also, a major Cusack fan stops by the studio to share her unwavering love for the heartthrob.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 5 (8.19.05)

August 19, 2005 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MB

Gabba gabba hey! Any Blitzkrieg Boppers out there? This is your week. Hosts Gina and Steve take on the Ramones, the pioneering band that helped create the American punk rock movement. A special guest shares his own Ramones tribute song.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 4 (8.10.05)

August 10, 2005 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Happy anniversary, Sean Penn and Madonna! Almost. The movie and music icons of the '80s married 20 years ago this week. Hosts Gina and Steve, along with Times pop music critic Sean Daly, wonder how two stars with completely different personas hooked up in the first place and discuss how their careers changed after the divorce.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 3 (8.04.05)

August 04, 2005 04:00 - 16 minutes - 5.85 MB

The hosts chat about their love affair with Footloose, Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins' hit 1984 song. However, guest Steve Persall, the Times movie critic, sets them straight on how bad the movie is. The '80s songs are reason enough to tune into this podcast.

Stuck in the '80s Episode 2 (7.28.05)

July 28, 2005 04:00 - 14 minutes - 4.98 MB

Hosts Gina and Steve love tunes from the '80s, but they can't agree what to make of Paul Anka's new tribute album to the songs of their youth. Hear their arguments, listen to some song samples and decide for yourself: Paul Anka ... cool or bogus?

Stuck in the '80s Episode 1 (7.22.05)

July 22, 2005 04:00 - 13 minutes - 4.76 MB

In the first Stuck in the '80s episode, our hosts Gina and Steve discuss the glory days of high school, and the movie that defined and disrupted a generation, The Breakfast Club. Get in the know with movie trivia and interesting facts you definitely have forgotten.

Guests

Steve Perry
2 Episodes
Brian Johnson
1 Episode

Books

The Princess Bride
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

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