Stuck in the '80s Podcast
722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 286 ratingsStuck 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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560: Summer Movie Season Battle - 1980 vs. 1985
July 05, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat do Caddyshack, Airplane, Better Off Dead, Back to the Future and Xanadu all have in common? They were summer movies in either 1980 or 1985. But which summer is superior? We battle it out on this week's show. Oh, seggies too! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to o...
559: New Music by Our '80s Heroes
June 28, 2020 14:58 - 32 minutes - 15 MBWhat do Limahl, Dennis DeYoung, Tony Hadley, Erasure and Jon Anderson have in common? Okay, you cheated. They all have new music featured on this week's episode. It's almost two shows in one because we also have three "unlikely covers" to feature. And we need your help to find more! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at...
558: The Blues Brothers turns 40 | 80s Movies
June 22, 2020 18:30 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIs it blasphemy to say this episode of the podcast is on a mission from God? Okay, so we'll just call it our tribute to the movie The Blues Brothers on its 40th anniversary. The classic flick starred Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi - featuring cameos by Ray Charles, Cab Calloway and Aretha Franklin - has aged well. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on ...
557: Forgotten Hits of 1984 | 80s Music and TV
June 14, 2020 14:39 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWe honor six forgotten hits from 1984, including tunes by the Romantics, Olivia Newton-John, Ollie & Jerry, KC and more. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools ...
556: Review of Valley Girl Musical Remake
June 07, 2020 14:34 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBThe new Valley Girl musical remake gets the full Stuck in the '80s review treatment this week. We tell you why we actually ADORED this version, particularly the music and the cameos by three of the original stars. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Aw...
555: No. 2 Hits from 1982 | '80s Music | Stuck in the '80s
May 31, 2020 15:43 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBIn 1989, six songs had the fortune of reaching the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ... and got no further. This week we honor those hits including tunes by the Go-Go's, Toto, John "Don't Call Me Cougar" Mellencamp, Journey, Rick Springfield and more. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be ...
554: Top 10 Sci Fi Movies of the '80s | Empire Strike Back turns 40
May 24, 2020 16:24 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBCan you believe Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is 40 years old?!? We celebrate the milestone by announcing our list of the Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies of the '80s. Will you be shocked to learn Blade Runner and The Last Starfighter made the list? Probably not. But WHERE did they make the list. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag an...
553: Worst Movie Moms of the '80s | Mother's Day Episode
May 09, 2020 16:07 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB"No more movie moms in this podcast EVER! Do you hear me?!" Too bad, this week's episode ranks our Top 10 favorite "worst moms from '80s movies" from our beloved decade to honor Mother's Day. Some obvious picks come from Better Off Dead, Beetlejuice, Friday the 13th and Mommie Dearest, but wait until you hear the full list. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day an...
552: John Parr Interview | Live Facebook Chat
May 03, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBJohn Parr spent an hour with us during a special Facebook chat last week, sponsored by The 80s Cruise. We talked about the cruise, the early years of his career, his success in the MTV era and his amazing track record with movie soundtracks. He also sings three songs! This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receiv...
551: Unlikely Cover Songs in the '80s
April 26, 2020 13:13 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBSome of the songs we loved in the '80s weren't written in that decade at all. In this week's show about unlikely cover songs, we probe tunes by George Harrison, Paul Young and REM. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. ...
550: No. 2 Songs of 1981 Part 2 | Close But No Cigar
April 19, 2020 14:39 - 41 minutes - 19 MBThe success these songs had in 1981 would make a grown man cry. Tunes by the Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Juice Newton, Joey Scarbury and the Pointer Sisters made it all the way to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. Find out why in this week's podcast, recording in front of a live Zoom audience. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnlin...
549: Our Quarantine Movie Suggestions from the '80s
April 12, 2020 15:43 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBAre you getting antsy during this quarantine time? We have movie suggestions for '80s fans for all the online streaming services, including High School USA, Take Me Home Tonight, the Lethal Weapon series and more. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. ...
548: Interview with New York's '80s Tribute Band Jessie's Girl
April 05, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBThe New York-based '80s tribute band Jessie's Girl is our special guest this week. Our interview with the band was recorded in front of a live audience on the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Find out more about Jessie's Girl - along with upcoming performances - on their official website. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and jo...
547: Remembering Kenny Rogers
March 29, 2020 19:19 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBWas Kenny Rogers the first real pop icon of the 1980s? A star of songs, movies and even fast food, it's a compelling argument. This week, we honor the late singer with our favorite songs and memories. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the p...
546: Berlin Interview on The 80s Cruise
March 22, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBBerlin joined Stuck in the '80s for a live podcast on board the Explorer of the Seas during the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Original members Terri Nunn, Dave Diamond and John Crawford were there to talk about the US Festival, how they music today and what they'd do with their seat on the Podcast Time Machine. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online....
545: Live from the 80s Cruise - Final Two Days
March 14, 2020 15:31 - 13 minutes - 6.03 MBThe 80s Cruise is almost over, but we're back with one more update on the craziness on board the Explorer of the Seas. We'll post our Berlin and Jessie's Girl podcasts once we return to dry land.
544: Live from the Caribbean - 80s Cruise Update for Days 1-3
March 11, 2020 00:09 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBWe're alive .... ALIVE! Brad and Spearsy check in from off the coast of San Juan with our first update from the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Some really big news too!
543: No. 2 Songs from 1981
March 01, 2020 15:40 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWe continue our "Close But No Cigar" series today with songs from 1981 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart but got no further. Tunes include hits by John Lennon, George Harrison, Grover Washington Jr. and Smokey Robinson. 'Tis an odd show at times, but you'll forgive us.
542: Going Back to the '80s with author Steven Manchester
February 23, 2020 00:01 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBAuthor Steven Manchester, author of "Bread Bags and Bullies: Surviving the '80s," joins the show this week to talk about his new book. Plus, we go a little bonkers over non-existent David Bowie theme songs, Cocoa Pebbles and Imaginary Whiskey.
541: New Music from Our '80s Heroes
February 16, 2020 13:44 - 32 minutes - 15 MBOur '80s heroes are delivering a lot of new music these days. In this week's show, we review new tunes by Huey Lewis, Ozzy Osbourne, Psychedelic Furs, Jack Hues of Wang Chung and Marc Almond. We also have the single greatest love story from the '80s ever received as part of Listener Mailbag.
540: Love's Journey Through Music - Our Valentine's Day Tribute
February 09, 2020 13:47 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBOur annual Valentine's Day show this year marks the journey of love through music. We feature songs about longing, first love, first heartbreak, misery and finally "love at long last." We include songs from Depeche Mode and The Cure (of course), but also some unlikely tunes by Styx, the Smithereens, REO Speedwagon, Prince, Olivia Newton-John and more.
539: 80s Cruise Update with Theme Night Schedule
February 08, 2020 12:25 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBHere's a bonus edition of the podcast: 30 days before our voyage, Joey Fairchild of The 80s Cruise reveals the theme night schedule and other surprises for our 2020 trip.
538: Our Favorite Ad Campaigns of the '80s
February 02, 2020 19:16 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBFor Super Bowl Sunday, we honor our favorite ad campaigns of the '80s, including famous marketing plots for Wendy's Hamburgers, Apple's Macintosh computer, California Raisins and more. Guest hosts include Jen with One N and Gayle from DC.
537: The Razzie Awards | Worst Movies of 1980
January 29, 2020 04:28 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Razzie Awards were born in the '80s, beginning with the movies of 1980. We recount the history, including nods to Jazz Singer, Can't Stop the Music and more. Plus some fun seggies.
536: Our Firsts in the '80s
January 19, 2020 17:39 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBSteve, Brad, and Jen with one N share some stories from the '80s - first cars, first R rated movies, and many more... Stick around for the seggies, we've got a new one this time out!
535: A Tribute to Rush's Neil Peart
January 11, 2020 20:51 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MBInterview highlights and song memories of Neil Peart, Rush's legendary drummer who passed away at age 67.
534: No. 2 Songs of 1980 | Close But No Cigar
January 05, 2020 19:18 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBWe're finally back in the 1980s here at Stuck in the '80s with our Close But No Cigar show about songs from '80 that peaked at No. 2 on the charts. This week's show includes songs by Dan Fogelberg, Air Supply, The Spinners, Leo Sayer and more.
533: Stocking Stuffer - Annual Outtakes Show
December 28, 2019 22:22 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIt's our last show of the decade! Our annual Stocking Stuffer show returns to feature a collection of our outtakes from a full year of podcasts. Plus, we look back at 2019, name our favorite shows and look forward to another decade of Stuck in the '80s.
532: Sounds of the Holidays Before the '80s - Part 2
December 22, 2019 20:20 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBOur listeners picked all the songs for this week's episode - Sounds of the Holidays Before the '80s. We have five songs recorded between 1975 and 1980 to honor, including tunes by The Kinks, Greg Lake, Squeeze and more. Plus, there are weird stories about medical calamities and singalong songs that will likely get you grounded by a parent. Plus, full seggies.
531: December 1979 albums - Clash vs. Cross
December 17, 2019 03:14 - 30 minutes - 14 MBOur infatuation with the late '70s continues for at least one more show as we honor the albums released in December 1979. Actually, we just focus on "London Calling" by The Clash and "Christopher Cross" by ... well, you get the picture. Also, the return of "I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song" and Steve tells a weird story about supermarkets and safety pins.
530: Holiday Songs from Before the '80s
December 08, 2019 12:48 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBWe've tried to wipe so many of them from our memory, but there were some fun Christmas songs in the late '70s. This week we go back in time to relive classics by Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins and more. Also, we have seggies and a disturbing story about a music professor with a pipe fetish.
529: Holiday Movie Season Showdown - 1979 vs 1989
November 24, 2019 21:04 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's time for another showdown on holiday movie seasons. Again we pit the plucky year 1979 vs. the stuffy but solid work from 1989. How will "The Jerk" fare against "Christmas Vacation?" Is "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" good enough to give 1979 the edge, or does Back to the Future Part 2" put 1989 over the top? And why all the obsession over "The Black Hole?" Brad and Spearsy debate the issue. Also this week, there's a Listener Email from Canada and another installment of "I Want My Myst...
528: Same Title, Different Songs Part 2 - Oh, Canada!
November 19, 2019 00:21 - 34 minutes - 16 MBOh, Canada - we're sorry if you felt insulted by the previous Stuck in the '80s episode, so we're doing a Part 2 right away to honor songs with the same titles. In this show, we'll highlight tunes by April Wine, Luba and Chilliwack (and their respective competitors from Berlin, Lou Gramm and Donnie Iris).
527: Songs with the Same Title Part 1 | 80s Music
November 13, 2019 01:16 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBHey hey, we start a new series this week by honoring "Songs with the Same Title in the '80s." It sounds better than the title, trust us. Plus, we sprinkle in some nice seggies for flavor. Tunes this week includes hits by artists such as Van Halen, Pointer Sisters, U2, Corey Hart, Triumph and Laura Branigan.
526: Halloween Tribute to Goofy Vampire Flicks of the '80s
October 27, 2019 14:34 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThis year, we celebrate Halloween by honoring (or maybe dis-honoring) two goofy vampire flicks of the '80s: "Once Bitten" and "My Best Friend is a Vampire." You decide which one rules the night. This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 30% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com t...
525: Lori Majewski Talks Rock Hall and More
October 20, 2019 13:59 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB"Mad World" author and Sirius XM Volume Host Lori Majewski is our special guest this week to talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, women in music and so much more. Listen to her "Feedback" and "Fierce: Women in Music" shows on Sirius Channel 106. Seggies this week include Please Please Tell Me Now and I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song.
524: No. 2 Songs from 1979 | Village People | Donna Summer
October 13, 2019 13:47 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBOh, we're so close to the actual '80s, we can almost taste it. Well, you definitely can't hear it because the hit songs from 1979 bear little resemblance to the songs we'd love in our decade. This episode, we honor the songs from 1979 that went to No. 2 on the charts but no further. There are some real gems by Village People, Donna Summer, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners –...
523: Our Ric Ocasek Memorial | The Cars | '80s New Wave
October 07, 2019 23:05 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBIt took us a while to find the words. Maybe that's because we were so focused on the music. Here's our tribute to the late Ric Ocasek, the frontman of The Cars who passed away September 15, 2019.
522: We Honor 'Working Girl' | Harrison Ford | '80s Rom Coms
September 28, 2019 21:29 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBThe movie Working Girl is 31 years old now (but she doesn't look a day over 29). Okay, bad joke. Hosts Jen with One N and Gayle in DC take the lead for this episode with Spearsy and Brad in LA coming along as backseat drivers. Stay tuned for the trivia quiz at the end of the show! This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 20% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our c...
521: Forgotten Hits of 1983 | 80s Music
September 22, 2019 13:07 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's tough to find forgotten hits in 1983. We had to dig deep this week, and we're pretty sure you'll still remember these "somewhat forgotten" tunes by Ric Ocasek, Jackson Browne, Shalamar, Dave Edmunds, 38 Special and Night Ranger. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUCK to 48-48-48. But hurry! This is a limited time offer. Text STUCK to 48-48-48 to get 30% off ...
520: No. 2 Songs from 1978 | Close But No Cigar
September 15, 2019 14:22 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBWe honor the songs from 1978 that stopped their chart crawl at the No. 2 spot, including tunes by Randy Newman, Roberta Flack, Gerry Rafferty and Foreigner. Seggies include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUCK to 48-48-48. But hurry! This is a limited time offer. Text STUCK to 48-48-48 to get 30% off your order of U...
Bonus Episode: The '80s Cruise reveals its 2020 Theme Nights
September 12, 2019 14:40 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWe now know the six theme nights for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise - including three new themes for this trip. Joey Fairchild, production manager of the cruise, joins the podcast to explain the theme night and other surprises. For you non-cruisers, we also have full seggies this episode. And a new episode is coming this weekend.
518: Uncle Buck turns 30 | 80s movies | John Hughes
September 07, 2019 15:45 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBCan you believe "Uncle Buck" is 30 years old? We honor the John Candy classic in this week's show. Also, full seggies are back, including I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song and What's Your '80s Obsession. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year. And since Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased, you should get yourself s...
517: Larry the Duck Interview
August 28, 2019 01:14 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBLarry "the Duck" Dunn is a legend in the radio business, especially during our beloved decade. On this episode, he joins us to talk about his days at Long Island's WLIR and his take on "new music" in the '80s. He'll also be a special guest on board The 80s Cruise in spring 2020. Find out who he'd want on a "Larry the Duck" cruise.
516: Alexi Lalas and Albums from 1989
August 18, 2019 14:49 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBAre you ready to wrap your brain around this? Fox Sport soccer analyst (and longtime Stuck in the '80s listener) Alexi Lalas joins the show this week to talk about favorite albums from 1989. Music this week includes tunes by The Cure, Skid Row, Billy Joel and Alexi himself. Full playlist here.
515: Interview with pop culture writer Whitney Matheson
August 10, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBPop culture journalist and writer Whitney Matheson joins to show to talk about nostalgia, her latest projects and more. Also, full seggies and a tribute to a longtime podcast friend. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year. And since Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased, you should get yourself some, too! Visit Bom...
514: Malls in the '80s with Photographer Michael Galinsky
July 28, 2019 16:22 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBPhotographer Michael Galinsky joins the show today to talk about mall culture in the '80s and his new book The Decline of Mall Civilization. Find out how you can help his project on Kickstarter. Also this week: Full seggies, our Top 5 list of malls in movies and a tribute to the late Rutger Hauer.
513: Interview with Asia Featuring John Payne
July 22, 2019 22:22 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBHard to believe but John Payne was the frontman of Asia for 15 years before the band broke into two separate touring units. During that time he recorded six studio albums and toured the world, playing the hits of the supergroup and songs he and Geoff Downes wrote together. He joins the podcast this week to talk about the history of Asia featuring John Payne, his work outside the band and his upcoming gig on The 80s Cruise. Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast A...
512: Hot Hot Hot Movies and Songs of the Summer
July 16, 2019 22:35 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's not the heat of this podcast that will kill you - it's the humidity. Or maybe this is a dry heat podcast. In any case, Brad, Steve and Jen return with their favorite "hot, hot, hot" songs and movies of the summer. Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com and register your email, then vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks!
511: The No. 2 But No Higher Songs of 1977
July 01, 2019 13:35 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWe had so much fun covering the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1976 but no higher that we've returned to honor the same songs from 1977. It's our "Close But No Cigar" series! Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com and for vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks!