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Will speaks with Harold Faltermeyer, the Grammy Award-winning composer of "Beverly Hills Cop," "The Running Man" and "Top Gun." Speaking from his quaint countryside studio, Harold shares behind-the-scenes stories about scoring some of the most popular films of the 1980s. Harold also chats about returning to compose for "Top Gun: Maverick."[:30] - Introduction (with professor of electronic music composition Dr. Michael Bratt)[10:05] - Interview with Harold FaltermeyerFor the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

18 Juli 202239min

Will speaks with the award-winning, chart-topping sultry singer, who made it big in the 1980s, Taylor Dayne.Introduction - :30Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.1980s Now will be on vacation for the month of July. We'll continue to publish flashback episodes throughout the month and will return with all-new shows beginning in August.Interview with Taylor Dayne - 4:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowFor more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

11 Juli 202237min

Will speaks with comedic multi-hyphenate Julie Brown. Julie appeared in many of our favorite TV shows throughout the 1980s, wrote and starred in "Earth Girls Are Easy," and had hit parody songs. She chats with Will about her career start and journey while answering audience questions on Facebook Live.Introduction - :30Annoucements - 1:35Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.1980s Now will be on vacation for the month of July. We'll continue to publish flashback episodes throughout the month and will return with all-new shows beginning in August.Interview with Mark Holton - 2:45For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Learn more about Julie Brown at www.juliebrown.com.

4 Juli 202242min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the 1980s movie that was in Top 10 last week and how Heart's hits crushed Ann Wilson's soul. Then, Dr. Richard Hanley uses "Back to the Future" and other 80s films to prove the possibility of time travel. Introduction - :30Announcements: 3:07*1980s Trivia on Facebook Live - Wednesday, June 29, at 9pm EDT*Julie Brown LIVE on Facebook - Saturday, July 2, at 9pm EDT1980s News - 5:001980s Movies and Time Travel w/ Dr. Richard Hanley - 29:06Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:15:55For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

27 Juni 20221h 17min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including how Howard ruined Lea's career, going undercover for Ghostbuster props and the "Mickey" copyright. Then, Will chats with actor Mark Holton, who debuted onscreen in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and starred in the "Teen Wolf" films, "Leprechaun" and more.Introduction - :301980s News - 1:52Interview with Mark Holton: 39:53Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:23:25For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Find out more about Aisle 9 at https://linktr.ee/aisle9.

20 Juni 20221h 24min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Kate Bush partying like it's 1985 and Ice-T vs. internet trolls. Then, Will shares the true tale of how a mysterious criminal organization terrorized Japan in the mid 1980s.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:25Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information.Come chat with Mark Holton ("Pee-wee's Big Adventure") on Facebook Live on June 18 at 9pm Eastern.1980s News - 6:58True Crime: The Monster with 21 Faces - 31:25Up-Next and Thank You - 1:11:50For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

13 Juni 20221h 14min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current (mostly Top Gun related) 80s news including how the Top Gun them was originally for a comedy and whether Val Kilmer has made his last acting appearance. Will challenges Kat and Jon to an apparently difficult Val Kilmer movie game. Then, the trio speaks with entertainment journalist Jeremy Smith about how 1982 changed movies forever.Introduction - :30Announcements - 2:14Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information.Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.1980s News - 4:46Val Kilmer Movie Game - 22:351980s Summer Blockbuster Recollections - 29:27Chat with Jeremy Smith - 40:27Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:16:21For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Follow Jeremy Smith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrbeaks.

6 Juni 20221h 18min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including Paul Verhoven's messianic visions for RoboCop and James Hetfield's anxiety. Then, the trio reviews 10 great/curious/so-so music collaborations from the 80s, many that were suggested by you. What's missing from this list?Introduction - :301980s News - 3:33Great/Curious/So-So Music Collaborations - 24:25Shout-Outs - 1:13:08For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

30 Maj 20221h 17min