Episode 81 - Meet our friend Tarzan Dan Freeman!

This week on And The Year Was 1985, we’re joined by the incredible Raina Douris—host of World Cafe and one of the most respected voices in music broadcasting today.Raina takes us behind the mic to sha...

27 Mar 58min

This week on And The Year Was 1985, Ryan and Sam go down a serious rabbit hole.What begins as a discussion about The X-Files and 90s conspiracy culture quickly turns into a wide-ranging conversation a...

12 Mar 1h

This week on And The Year Was 1985, we’re joined by author, podcaster, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Courtney Kocak.Courtney’s debut memoir Girl Gone Wild drops April 1, 2026. The book traces h...

4 Mar 1h 10min

Before algorithms ran the world, the internet felt different.This episode is a deep dive into the evolution of social media — from IRC chat rooms and message boards to MySpace profiles, Facebook walls...

25 Feb 41min

We’re back — and this week we’re diving straight into the headlines.After a few weeks off, a massive Epstein document release hit the internet. We break down the fallout, the controversy surrounding t...

13 Feb 43min

🎙 Welcome back, everyone!This week, Sam and Ryan unveil the brand-new set, dive into some fresh music news, and rack up a ton of laughs along the way. It’s a classic hang with the guys as they ease i...

21 Jan 52min

🎙 This week on And The Year Was 1985 — Sam and Ryan are joined by special guest Kevin Dietz!Kevin shares his journey through music, creative influences, and what fuels his songwriting today. From ear...

15 Jan 1h 45min

This week the guys check out the Netflix Live Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. Come take listen for the live reaction on this week podcast!New episodes weekly

6 Jan 39min