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First, Will and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:1981's Wizardy is getting a digital makeover1984's Transformers coming to theatersTransformers One debuts in SeptemberTransformers/G.I. Joe mash-up film has been green litThen, we respond to viral Millennial TikTok videos that invoke the good name of our generation.Introduction - 00:00Announcement - 5:251980s News - 08:00Gen X vs. Millennials - 36:25Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:15:35Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowCheck out Will on Post Finale.

22 Apr 20241h 18min

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the new Knight Rider Pinball DLC, and update on the live-action "Thundercats," and The Hollywood Reporter ranked all the "Ghostbusters" in the most egregious way.Then, Will shares the true tale of how George Bosque stole nearly $2 million in 1980 and the crazy thing he did with it.Introduction - 00:00Announcements - 2:30*Listen to Will on Forever 80s Podcast1980s News - 05:0080s True Crime: George Bosque - 35:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:35:30Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For 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.comLearn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

15 Apr 20241h 39min

First, Kat explains why she became a ninja. Then, Will chats with Lucinda Dickey, star of "Breakin'," "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Ninja III: The Domination," all of which premiered in 1984.Introduction - 0:00Interview with Lucinda Dickey - 9:20Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.comEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

12 Apr 202455min

First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Road House: the most successful Apple movieKevin Smith's movie set in 1986Scorpion’s “Rock You Like a Hurricane” was nearly R-RatedNetflix just added these 20 films from 1984 to their catalogThen, Will challenges you and his co-hosts to identify 1984 films from a clue. How many can you name?Introduction - 00:001980s News - 07:40Was 1984 the best year for movies? - 35:30Name the 1984 Movie - 48:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:00Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowCheck out Will on Forever 80s Podcast.

7 Apr 20241h 13min

First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:DNA just solved a 1980s murderDNA testing was discovered in 1984Ghostbusters is a billion dollar franchiseJohn Williams made a musical mistake in Star WarsThen, the trio compares the original "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, with the one just released on Amazon Prime starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Warning: There are some minor spoilers.Introduction - 00:001980s News - 04:25Road House vs. Road House (with Spoilers) - 40:00Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:26:30Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.For 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.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

1 Apr 20241h 28min

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:Brent Spiner returns to Night CourtDid Robert Downey, Jr. snub 80s favorite Ke Huy Quan?Twins star reunite to fight BatmanField of Dreams lampooned and Kevin Costner reactsAre teens afraid of nuclear war?Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow 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.Visit Kokomo Toys.

18 Mars 20241h 2min

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:03:12 - Hulk Hogan saved someone11:40 - Chilean Star Wars rules galaxy23:10 - Anthony Daniels is selling C3PO stuff28:15 - Macabre “Beatles collectible” not auctioned34:40 - A favorite GenX treat has been discontinued46:10 - Indiana Jones limited to Xbox57:00 - Superman filming at Hall of Justice?01:14:00 - Wrap-UpSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow 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 Mars 20241h 18min