Stuck in the '80s Podcast: Recent Episodes

Steve Spears

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!

Some movies don't just survive the passage of time—they become part of who we are.

Released 40 years ago, Stand By Me captured something rare: the bittersweet moment when childhood gives way to adulthood. Based on Stephen King's novella The Body, the film transformed a simple search for a missing boy into one of the most heartfelt stories ever told about friendship, growing up and realizing that life only gets more complicated from there.

In this classic episode of Stuck in the '80s, hosts Steve Spears and Brad Williams are joined by guest co-host Michelle Willits to celebrate one of the greatest films of the decade.

Along the way, they compare Rob Reiner's film with King's original story, discuss what changed in the adaptation (and what stayed remarkably faithful), and tackle one of the movie's most emotional moments: that ending. Did it perfectly capture the spirit of the story? Could it have ended any other way? The hosts don't entirely agree.

They also revisit the unforgettable performances from Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell, remember Kiefer Sutherland's menacing turn as Ace Merrill, and reflect on why Richard Dreyfuss' narration still packs such an emotional punch.

Whether you first watched Stand By Me in a theater back in 1986 or discovered it years later, it's a movie that seems to hit a little differently with every viewing—and every stage of life.

Join us as we revisit a film that reminds us all of those friends we never quite forgot.

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James Bond didn't just survive the 1980s—he evolved.

The decade began with the familiar charm of Roger Moore, who somehow managed to save the world while delivering one-liners smoother than a shaken martini. But by the end of the '80s, the tuxedo belonged to Timothy Dalton, whose darker, more serious interpretation helped pave the way for the modern Bond audiences know today.

On this week's Stuck in the '80s, hosts Steve Spears and Sean Daly welcome former St. Petersburg Times film critic Steve Persall for a mission worthy of MI6: revisiting every James Bond film released during the decade.

From space lasers and exploding Lotus Esprits to ski chases, killer theme songs and unforgettable villains, the trio debates which films still hold up—and which ones are best left in Q Branch storage. Is The Spy Who Loved Me era impossible to top? Did Licence to Kill deserve more love? Which Bond girl stole the show? And just how many times can Roger Moore raise one eyebrow before it becomes a special effect?

Along the way, they also discuss how the Bond franchise adapted to changing audiences, shifting action-movie trends and the arrival of a grittier leading man just as the decade came to a close.

Whether you're Team Moore, Team Dalton or simply here for the Aston Martins and gadgets, there's plenty to debate.

So pour yourself a martini (your choice of preparation), cue up the unmistakable Bond theme, and join us for a deep dive into one of the biggest movie franchises of the 1980s.

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Some bands reunite because nostalgia sells.

Others reunite because they still have something to say.

Listening to Haircut 100's new album, Boxing the Compass, it's pretty clear which camp they fall into.

This week, Steve welcomes the always charming Nick Heyward back to Stuck in the '80s to talk about the band's first album featuring the original lineup in an astonishing 44 years. Rather than trying to recreate 1982, Haircut 100 has delivered an album that acknowledges the decades that have passed while still carrying the wit, warmth and melodic sparkle that made them one of the most distinctive bands of the early MTV era.

Nick talks about reconnecting with his longtime bandmates, finding the creative chemistry that had been dormant for decades, and why making new music together ultimately felt more exciting than simply revisiting the old hits.

Steve also offers his thoughts on Boxing the Compass, discussing why it avoids so many of the pitfalls that plague reunion albums. Instead of sounding like a museum piece, it feels alive, adventurous and unmistakably Haircut 100.

The conversation also looks ahead to the band's upcoming North American tour alongside Adam Ant and Squeeze—a lineup that feels like someone raided an exceptionally good mixtape from 1982.

And for fans planning even farther ahead, Nick shares his excitement about appearing aboard The 80s Cruise in 2027, where Haircut 100 will once again be surrounded by thousands of people who still know every word to "Love Plus One," "Fantastic Day" and "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)."

Whether you've followed Nick since the days of Pelican West or you're just discovering why Haircut 100 remains one of the smartest, most melodic bands of the decade, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

So pour yourself something tropical, dust off the pastel blazer you swore you'd never wear again, and join us for another trip back to the decade that refuses to fade.

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Haircut 100 joins an incredible lineup aboard The 80s Cruise 2027, where you'll enjoy live performances, artist interviews, trivia, themed parties, and enough nostalgia to make your Walkman jealous.

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Episode 791: Forty years ago, the summer of 1986 came with its own soundtrack.

It was a season when some of the biggest artists in music were reinventing themselves, while other bands were just beginning to find the audiences that would follow them for decades. Turn on the radio, walk into a record store or press play on your cassette deck, and you might hear something polished and enormous one minute—then something jangly, strange or wonderfully underground the next.

In this episode of Stuck in the ’80s, Steve and Brad return to the summer of 1986 to celebrate some of the albums turning 40 years old this season.

Among the records up for discussion are works by R.E.M., Genesis, the Smithereens and the Cure—four bands that occupied very different corners of the musical landscape.

Genesis was becoming one of the biggest bands in the world, filling arenas and dominating radio and MTV. R.E.M. was continuing its transformation from college-radio secret into one of the most important American bands of its generation. The Smithereens arrived with a sound that felt both fresh and familiar, filled with ringing guitars, sharp hooks and echoes of the music that inspired them. Meanwhile, the Cure continued building its own mysterious musical universe—dark, romantic, beautiful and unsettling, sometimes all within the same song.

These albums did more than give us music for one particular summer. They became part of the soundtrack of our lives. We bought them on vinyl or cassette, studied the artwork, memorized the lyrics and played them until we knew exactly where every song began and ended.

Some of these records sounded timeless from the beginning. Others may have taken years to fully reveal themselves. And a few might bring back memories of a particular friend, road trip, summer job or bedroom stereo the moment the first note begins.

Steve and Brad share their memories of these albums, revisit some favorite tracks and consider how well the music has survived four decades later. As always, there may be a few disagreements along the way. That is part of the fun.

The episode also includes a couple of our favorite “seggies,” along with the latest news about The ’80s Cruise and Steve’s book, Stuck in the ’80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade.

Join Us on The ’80s CruiseListening to the music is one thing. Living it for an entire week at sea is another.

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Patreon members also get access to additional content, special videos, interviews and other extras that do not always appear in the regular podcast feed.

So grab your headphones, dust off the old cassette case and join us for another trip back to one of the greatest summers in music history.

Which album from the summer of 1986 still means the most to you?
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Episode 790: Not every story from the 1980s comes wrapped in neon, movie quotes, and mixtapes.

Some begin in darkness.

This week on Stuck in the '80s, I sit down with author Tracy Viola to discuss her remarkable memoir, Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teenage Addict and Her Road to Recovery. While many of our episodes celebrate the music, movies and pop culture that made the decade unforgettable, this conversation reminds us that the '80s also shaped people in ways that weren't always glamorous.

Tracy's story is brutally honest. She writes about abuse, addiction, trauma, and the difficult choices that nearly derailed her life before she found the strength to change its course. But what makes Pretty Wrecked stand apart isn't simply its willingness to confront painful truths. It's Tracy's humor, candor, and refusal to let her past define who she became.

Her journey eventually led her from the streets of Philadelphia to the Ivy League—proof that where you begin doesn't have to determine where you end up.

We talk about what it was like growing up during the '80s, how music and pop culture became part of the backdrop to those years, and why she decided now was the right time to tell her story.

Even if you've never struggled with addiction yourself, chances are you've known someone who has. That's what makes this conversation so powerful. It's ultimately about resilience, accountability, forgiveness, and the possibility of building a better future—even after life has taken some very difficult turns.

It's also surprisingly funny. Tracy has a sharp sense of humor that keeps the conversation from becoming overwhelmingly heavy, and I think listeners will appreciate the balance she strikes between honesty and hope.

This isn't our typical nostalgia episode—and that's exactly why I wanted to share it. The best conversations often take us somewhere unexpected, and Tracy's story is one I think will stay with you long after the episode ends.

We hope you'll give it a listen.

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Episode 789: Summer has a funny way of collapsing time.

One minute you're hearing a familiar song on the radio or smelling charcoal from the neighbor's grill, and suddenly you're sixteen years old again. You're counting down the days until the next blockbuster hits the theater. You're hanging out with friends until the streetlights come on. You're convinced that summer might actually last forever.

With the Fourth of July weekend here, we thought it was the perfect excuse to revisit one of our favorite episodes from the Stuck in the '80s archives.

Originally released in 2008, this episode features Steve Spears and original co-host Sean Daly reminiscing about the movies, songs, and moments that defined summertime during the greatest decade ever. Along the way, we share some personal stories, debate our favorite summer memories, and deliver one of the funniest comedy skits we've ever produced for the show.

Listening to this episode today feels a little like opening an old scrapbook. Not only are we remembering the summers of the '80s—we're also revisiting the early days of Stuck in the '80s itself, when the podcast was still finding its voice and none of us imagined we'd still be doing this more than two decades later.

Whether you've been with us since those early years or you're discovering these classic episodes for the first time, we hope this one reminds you why nostalgia remains such a powerful force. It's never really about the movies or the songs alone. It's about who we were when we experienced them—and the people who shared those moments with us.

Thanks for spending part of your holiday weekend with us. We hope this trip back to 2008 brings back a few memories of your own.

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Episode 788: If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are your childhood memories can be measured in action figures, toy catalogs, and Saturday mornings spent convincing your parents that you absolutely needed "just one more."

The toys weren't simply things we owned—they became the stars of our own adventures. They transformed living room floors into battlefields, bedrooms into space stations, and backyards into fantasy worlds that lasted until the streetlights came on.

This week on Stuck in the '80s, we're celebrating those memories with a guest who has managed to turn that same childhood passion into an incredible career.

Steve Spears sits down with Jonathan Cathey, founder and president of The Loyal Subjects, the collectible toy company known for breathing new life into some of pop culture's most beloved characters and franchises. Jonathan discusses how his fascination with toys and storytelling evolved into building a company that creates products for both lifelong collectors and a new generation of fans.

The conversation explores why the toys of the 1980s still resonate decades later. Was it the imagination they inspired? The unforgettable television commercials? The cartoons that made us beg our parents for the latest action figure? Or was there simply something magical about growing up during one of the greatest eras in toy history?

Jonathan also shares what it takes to revive classic toy brands for modern audiences. It's a balancing act between honoring nostalgia and introducing familiar characters to people who weren't even born when these toys first appeared on store shelves. Along the way, he offers a fascinating look behind the curtain at the toy industry, from product development to licensing and everything in between.

Later in the episode, Steve is joined by co-host Chuck Coverly for an extended trip down memory lane.

Together, they compare the toys that defined their childhoods, revisit favorite Christmas gifts, remember the thrill of wandering the toy aisles at department stores, and debate which toys have stood the test of time. It's the kind of conversation every Gen Xer has had at one point: "Did you have one of those?" followed immediately by, "I wish I'd never gotten rid of mine."

Of course, that's one of the great ironies of growing up. The toys we couldn't imagine living without often disappeared into yard sales, closets, or donation boxes—only to become prized collectibles years later.

But maybe that's not the point.

The real value wasn't in what those toys might be worth today. It was in the afternoons they filled with adventure, the friendships they inspired, and the memories they continue to unlock decades later.

Whether your shelves were filled with action figures, toy vehicles, dolls, robots, playsets, or anything in between, this episode is a celebration of the creativity, imagination, and pure joy that made being a kid in the 1980s so special.

So dust off those memories—and maybe that old toy box in the attic—and join us for another nostalgic journey back to the decade we still call home.

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Episode 787: When people talk about the summer movies of 1986, the conversation usually starts with Top Gun and ends somewhere around Aliens, The Karate Kid Part II, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It was one of the strongest movie summers of the decade, packed with blockbusters that still dominate pop-culture conversations 40 years later.

But every great movie season leaves a few worthy titles behind.

This week on Stuck in the '80s, we revisit four films from the summer of 1986 that may not get the attention they deserve today: SpaceCamp, Legal Eagles, Nothing in Common, and Ruthless People. Each offered something unique, even if they were overshadowed by bigger releases.Support Our SponsorsReady for the ultimate nostalgia vacation? Join us aboard The 80s Cruise, the world's greatest floating celebration of 1980s music and pop culture. Sail with legendary artists, enjoy exclusive events, and hang out with fellow fans who still know every word to their favorite '80s songs.

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Episode 786: From sci-fi parodies and comedy catchphrases to political satire and celebrity rap records, the ’80s produced some truly unforgettable novelty hits. Steve and Chuck revisit songs that were silly, bizarre, occasionally controversial—and somehow impossible to forget.

In this episode, they discuss:

• "Star Trekkin'" by The Firm, the cult classic that became a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom

• "You Look Marvelous" by Billy Crystal, inspired by his legendary Saturday Night Live character Fernando

• "Rappin' Rodney" by Rodney Dangerfield, one of the most unlikely rap records of the MTV era

• "Bomb Iran" by Vince Vance & the Valiants, the political parody song inspired by the Iran hostage crisis

Along the way, they explore the role of Dr. Demento, the rise of novelty records in the MTV era, memorable music videos, comedy albums, and why some of the weirdest songs of the decade continue to live rent-free in our heads decades later.

Plus, Steve and Chuck share their memories of discovering these songs, discuss how novelty music fit into the larger pop culture landscape of the 1980s, and debate whether today's music world could ever produce anything quite like them again.

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If you grew up listening to Dr. Demento, watching MTV after school, quoting Saturday Night Live catchphrases, or laughing at records that somehow became radio hits, this episode is for you.
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Some songs don’t just define a decade — they instantly improve your mood the second they begin playing. Few tracks from the MTV era carry that kind of joyful energy quite like Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Steve sits down with frontwoman Katrina Leskanich for a lively conversation about music, touring and the remarkable twists and turns of her career.

The episode begins with Katrina reflecting on her experiences aboard The 80s Cruise, where she not only performed for fans of the MTV generation but also hosted one of the ship’s beloved trivia competitions. Spearsy and Katrina discuss the uniquely emotional atmosphere of the cruise, where artists and fans reconnect through the shared soundtrack of their youth.

Along the way, Katrina revisits the creation of Walking on Sunshine and reflects on recording with legendary producer Scott Litt at the famous Power Station studio in New York. The conversation explores how the band evolved from London’s gritty club scene into international pop success during the height of the MTV era.

Katrina also discusses the dramatic transition from struggling musician to major-label artist after signing with Capitol Records and the strange realities of navigating the music industry during the 1980s. Like many artists from the era, she experienced both the excitement and pressure of sudden mainstream success.

The interview also revisits Katrina’s surprising second chapter as a Eurovision champion after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997 with Love Shine a Light — a career milestone that helped launch her solo career and introduced her music to an entirely new international audience.

Toward the end of the episode, Spearsy and Katrina discuss her upcoming appearances on the Lost 80's Live tour and why audiences continue responding so emotionally to the music of the 1980s. Like many great Stuck in the ’80s interviews, the conversation becomes less about nostalgia itself and more about the joy, connection and shared memories these songs continue creating decades later.

If you love new wave, MTV nostalgia, unforgettable one-hit wonders that deserved to be much bigger and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most uplifting voices of the decade, this episode belongs in your playlist.

The Stuck in the ’80s Podcast has spent nearly 20 years celebrating the music, movies, television and pop culture of the greatest decade ever. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, exclusive livestream hangouts, behind-the-scenes content and merch for longtime listeners.

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Forty years later, So still stands as one of the most ambitious, emotional and sonically adventurous albums of the 1980s. Released in 1986, the landmark record transformed Peter Gabriel from respected art-rock innovator into a full-fledged MTV superstar thanks to unforgettable songs like Sledgehammer, In Your Eyes, Big Time and Red Rain. This week on the Stuck in the ’80s Podcast, Spearsy revisits one of the show’s classic deep-dive episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of an album that helped define sophisticated pop music in the MTV era.

Originally recorded in 2010, this fan-favorite episode features commentary from Peter Gabriel superfan Bassnote, whose passion and deep knowledge of the album help uncover why So continues to resonate with music lovers decades later. From the groundbreaking music videos and experimental production techniques to the emotional vulnerability running throughout the record, the episode explores how Peter Gabriel blended art rock, world music, pop and cutting-edge studio technology into something completely unique for its time.

Along the way, Spearsy and Bassnote revisit the massive impact of Sledgehammer on MTV, the emotional power of In Your Eyes and the cinematic atmosphere of tracks like Red Rain. They also discuss the album’s legendary guest musicians, including Kate Bush, Youssou N'Dour and Laurie Anderson, and how the album captured both the ambition and emotional complexity of the late 1980s.

The conversation also explores the larger legacy of Peter Gabriel — from his early progressive-rock work with Genesis to his role in shaping socially conscious and artistically daring pop music throughout the MTV generation. If you love classic ’80s albums, audiophile production, art rock, new wave, emotionally powerful songwriting and deep dives into music history, this episode belongs in your playlist.

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This week on the longest-running ’80s pop culture podcast, Steve Spears and Brad Williams return to one of their favorite recurring topics: unlikely cover songs of the 1980s.

Did you know Eddie Money’s “I Wanna Go Back” was originally recorded by Billy Satellite? Or that Chaka Khan’s Grammy-winning “I Feel for You” began as a deep cut by Prince?

Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome back to Unlikely Cover Songs of the ’80s02:14 – “Wind Beneath My Wings” and its surprising origins10:42 – Eddie Money vs. Billy Satellite: “I Wanna Go Back”22:31 – Chaka Khan, Prince and “I Feel for You”35:48 – The Clash cover Eddy Grant’s “Police on My Back”46:17 – TV Party seggy51:42 – Arcade seggy56:03 – Book updates, Barnes & Noble signing and Classic Pop review59:50 – Closing thoughts In this episode, the guys explore the surprising origins behind some of the decade’s most beloved songs, including:

“Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
“I Wanna Go Back” by Eddie Money
“I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan
“Police on My Back” by The Clash

Along the way, they discuss:* Forgotten original artists * MTV-era music videos * Prince songwriting trivia * Jamaican rude boy culture * Accidental studio moments that became iconic * And why ’80s music history is weirder than you remember

Plus:* Listener mail * Arcade and TV Party seggies * Updates on the Stuck in the ’80s book * Upcoming Florida book signings * And more nostalgic chaos from your favorite retro podcast

If you love ’80s music, new wave, classic rock, MTV memories, and pop culture deep dives, this episode is for you.On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsThe 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. Use the promo code STUCK when booking to get $250 cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

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This week on the longest-running ’80s pop culture podcast, Steve Spears and Brad in California hit the gas for a deep dive into the most iconic TV and movie cars of the 1980s.

Joined by Retro DJ and car expert Travis Bell, the gang explores the legendary “star cars” that became just as famous as the actors who drove them.

From Pontiac Trans Am KITT in Knight Rider to the time-traveling DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future, this episode celebrates the vehicles that defined ’80s pop culture.

The guys discuss:

The General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard
The famous Ecto-1 ambulance from Ghostbusters
KITT from Knight Rider
The DeLorean from Back to the Future

Along the way, they explore:

Behind-the-scenes filming stories
Famous TV car replicas
Movie license plate Easter eggs
How Hollywood built these legendary vehicles
And why the 1980s may have been the true golden age of star cars

Plus:

Listener mail
“Spin Me Round”
’80s Cruise talk
DJ stories from Travis Bell
And more nostalgic detours from your favorite retro podcast

If you grew up dreaming about driving KITT, hitting 88 MPH in a DeLorean, or cruising with Magnum P.I., this episode belongs in your playlist.

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Welcome to Star Cars of the ’80s03:15 – What made a car a true “star car”?08:42 – The General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard18:20 – KITT and Knight Rider29:05 – Back to the Future and the DeLorean time machine39:41 – Ghostbusters and Ecto-147:10 – Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari53:20 – Famous movie license plates of the ’80s59:44 – Spin Me Round01:05:11 – Listener mail: bands we ignored in the ’80s01:16:20 – 80s Cruise and DJ talk with Travis Bell

On Sale Now!Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsThe 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. Use the promo code STUCK when booking to get $250 cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

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Soccer legend and longtime friend Alexi Lalas joins us to talk about the 1981 movie "Victory" starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsThe 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We introduce the 2026 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We talk who got in, who got snubbed, and which choices will have us yelling at our dashboards like it’s 1987 and the DJ just skipped our favorite song.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsThe 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Remember our amazing interview with Kenny Loggins? Here it is again from 2007. Full show with co-host Sean Daly.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsSIT80s fans get 10% off everything at our new sponsor Rotellaresale.com. Collectibles, action figures, novelty genres, diecast cars, and even vinyl records, Zippo lighters and comic books. Use the promo code STUCK.

The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Which '80s teen romance movie is stronger: "Pretty in Pink" or "Some Kind of Wonderful?" We decide today. Plus, full seggies, a book update, and our review of the 2026 voyage of The 80s Cruise.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsSIT80s fans get 10% off everything at our new sponsor Rotellaresale.com. Collectibles, action figures, novelty genres, diecast cars, and even vinyl records, Zippo lighters and comic books. Use the promo code STUCK.

The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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TV's "The Greatest American Hero" debuted 45 years ago today - March 18, 1981. We honor the '80s TV show with a reairing of our 2007 interview with actor William Katt.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsSIT80s fans get 10% off everything at our new sponsor Rotellaresale.com. Collectibles, action figures, novelty genres, diecast cars, and even vinyl records, Zippo lighters and comic books. Use the promo code STUCK.

The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The new Stuck in the '80s podcast book is finally for sale. Brad interviews Spearsy about a project 20 years in the making.

On Sale Now!

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Walmart

Our SponsorsSIT80s fans get 10% off everything at our new sponsor Rotellaresale.com. Collectibles, action figures, novelty genres, diecast cars, and even vinyl records, Zippo lighters and comic books. Use the promo code STUCK.

The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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"Highlander" is officially 40 years old. Well, technically Connor MacLeod is 508 years old now. Here's our tribute episode recorded in 2012 with co-host Sean Daly.

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

SIT80s fans get 10% off everything at our new sponsor Rotellaresale.com. Collectibles, action figures, novelty genres, diecast cars, and even vinyl records, Zippo lighters and comic books. Use the promo code STUCK.

The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. We will have a promo code for you soon. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Relive the Miracle on Ice from the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and the gold medal performance of US Men's Hockey with hosts Steve Spears, Sean Daly and Tom Jones. This a re-run from Episode 190 in 2010.

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Original MTV veejay Martha Quinn makes her first visit to Stuck in the '80s in 10 years. Martha talks about her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame along with her thoughts on the enduring love for '80s nostalgia and music. Plus full seggies.

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Daly, one of the original hosts of the Stuck in the '80s podcast, returns this week to talk about the podcast's first 20 years. Plus, full seggies!

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"When We Were Invincible: Life Lessons from the ’80s that Defined a Generation" is a new book by Becky Kliss, who joins the show to talk about Gen X and what we learned from our teen years.

Plus, seggies including TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round. Also a podcast book update and great promo code from our new sponsors Rotella Resale.

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Glass Tiger frontman Alan Frew joins the podcast to talk about the band's history, his background growing up in Scotland, and Glass Tiger's upcoming performance on The 80s Cruise.

Seggies include: Stuck in the Arcade and Listener Mailbag. Guest co-host Chuck Coverly.

Coming in March

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will be available on March 11.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The year 1976 seems so long ago, and it was. Here are 10 songs we loved from that year that are turning 50 in 2026. Songs from Boston, ABBA, Diana Ross, the Eagles and more. Plus full seggies.

Coming This Spring

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will soon be available for pre-order.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On New Year's Eve, we look back at the end of 1985 and see how it shaped the rest of the decade. Seggies include Stuck in the Arcade.

Coming This Spring

Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, will finally be published. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book will soon be available for pre-order.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We say goodbye to Rob Reiner by honoring the films he directed in the '80s and the parts he played throughout his career.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Award-winning author Michael Weitz joins Brad to talk about his new novel, We Be Dragons, which drops readers into 1986 in rural Washington State, where real-life small-town struggles collide with a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Plus, full seggies.

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Grand Bahamas Island. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Digital Underground and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Military school movies in the '80s? Yeah, they were a thing, though "Taps" and "Lords of Discipline" rose to the top of the ranks thanks to amazing casting with the likes of Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, David Keith and many others. Citadel graduate and former co-host Chase Squires returns to Stuck in the '80s to separate faction from fiction, and to share a few incredible stories of life inside a military academy in the '80s.

Seggies this week include Stuck in the Arcade, Take this Job and Shove It, and What's Your '80s Obsession?

Our Sponsors

The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now sold out, but you can still join the waiting list and use our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Special thanks to our partners at collectibles geniuses Rotella Resale and Wieners & Losers, the ultimate '80s arcade and nostalgic Airbnb.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels visits Spearsy and Sean in this classic 2010 episode of the podcast. Bret is also the headliner on the 2026 voyage of The 80s Cruise. This is originall Episode 212 from September 2010.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

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The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

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Singer/songwriter Taylor Dayne joins Spearsy to talk about The 80s Cruise, opening for Michael Jackson and her start working in Russian clubs. Dayne is among the artists scheduled to perform on The 80s Cruise in February 2026.

Seggies this week include: Mystery Movie Moment, Name that '80s Tune, and Take This Job and Shove It. (Ooops, spoiler alert.)

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

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Tommy Lee from Motley Crue was our guest in 2011 in this repeat episode of Stuck in the '80s. Get ready for a rare blast of hair metal from hosts Spearsy and Sean Daly in this rerun.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

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Have you dreamed of spending the day at your dream '80s arcade? It actually exists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We talk to Scott Leftwich, the owner of the Wieners and Losers arcade and '80s-themed AirBnB. Plus, Spearsy and Brad talk about their own until '80s man caves.

Seggies include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round.

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Halloween in the '80s wasn't all horror. Sometimes we got big laughs from the vampire flicks. In this 2019 episode, we honor our favorite "goofy vampire" flicks of the '80s: "My Best Friend is a Vampire" and "Once Bitten."

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

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Are you still addicted to the cult movie classics of the '80s. Author Mike Spring wrote a whole book about them called "I Want My Two Dollars: A Guide to 20 Cult Classics of the 1980s." He's our guest this week. Plus "Stuck in the Arcade" for seggies.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

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Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats joins us this week to talk about the band's new anthem "I Love the '80s" and his upcoming appearance on The 80s Cruise. Plus, our favorite French-language songs of the '80s.

Seggies this week: Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

How many hit songs do you remember from 1989? There are tons. And then there were the hits that don't get any love on the radio these days. We conclude our "Forgotten Hits" series with the final year of the '80s: The Forgotten Hits of 1989."

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Eighties trivia expert and frequent guest host Tamara Dever returns this week to talk about her new book, "The Day We Found Yesterday," an incredible project for kids and Gen X parents and grandparents.

Seggies this week include Stuck in the Arcade and PPTM.

Find out more about Tamara's book here. Buy the Kindle version here.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Do you remember your high school graduation in the '80s? Author Steven Manchester does. His new book "Yo-Yo's and Yearbooks: Crushing the '80s" is a tribute to those days and the final book - maybe - in his '80s trilogy. Co-hosts Brad and Steve share their own memories too.

Get a copy of Steven Manchester's latest book here.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Haircut 100 has reformed with Nick Heyward, Les Nemes and Graham Jones. They're touring the U.S. in September 2025 with Howard Jones. Relive our amazing 2018 interview with Nick and catch them on the road!

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Did you go to Grad Nite in the '80s? It's the night when graduating high school seniors spent overnight at one of the Disney Parks. We go back in time and recall the crazy memories of a night spent with the Mouse.

Seggies include: Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

One of the most incredible books set in the '80s is now on book shelves and online libraries: "Whyte Python World Tour" by author Travis Kennedy. We talk to Travis about his hair metal adventure set in our beloved decade and its future on movie theater screens soon!

Seggies include: TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

July 22, 2025 is the date where another legend passed over to the other side. Ozzy Osbourne. An 80s legend. A musical legend. A cultural legend. The Godfather of what we know as Heavy Metal. The Prince of Darkness. The notorious man our parents and grandparents warned us about.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

It all started on July 5, 2005. And here still are 20 years later. Crazy, right? As Stuck in the '80s approached its 20th anniversary, we asked our patrons to pick out their 10 favorite moments in podcast history. We also added 10 of our own. And so, 20 years after we began, here are 20 memorable moments from our show, along with some unexpected celebrity greetings.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Looking for a good '80s book to read this summer? Spearsy and Jen with One N have a handful of suggestions. Also seggies include Spin My Round and TV Party Tonight.

Books mentioned this week:

"Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life" By Pamela Ayo Yetunde

"The Whyte Python World Tour" by Travis Kennedy

"Yearbooks & Yo-Yos: Crushing The 80s" by Steven Manchester

"Back from the Future: A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told" by Brad Gilmore

"I Want My Two Dollars: 20 Cult Classics From the 1980s" by Mike Spring

Theme this week: "Back to the '80s" by Rovador on Pixabay.com.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Los Lobos, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

If you hear Spearsy humming a tune about the heart, you're about to find out why. We honor songs from the heart in this special episode, including tunes by The Human League, Cyndi Lauper, T'Pau and more. Also seggies include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Where's Spearsy been lately? In the hospital, plotting an epic comeback. Listen to his health update and relive the "broken hearts" episode from Valentine's Day 2007.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Ever debate which were the best albums of the '80s? What if you could narrow it down to 501? That's what music journalist Gary Graff and his team of writers did for "501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide." Gary joins the show this week to talk about his amazing project. Seggies include: Spin Me Round and PPTMN.

Check out "501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide" here.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

"Can I borrow your towel? My car hit a water buffalo." Order a steak sandwich and a steak sandwich and settle in as Spearsy and Brad celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Chevy Chase classic "Fletch." Seggies include "TV Party Tonight" and "What's Your '80s Obsession?"

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Steve Perry and Willie Nelson have just released a duet version of "Faithfully," the 1983 song from Journey that was a huge hit for the band. The song promotes the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. Spearsy and guest co-host Dave "Auggie" August review the song and compare it with Perry's other recent work. Plus, full seggies including Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees. Co-hosts Spearsy and Chuck Coverly go through the list and grade them on their "Eighties-ness." Plus seggies including "Spin Me Round."

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

So many of the great songs of the '80s that we associate with our favorite artists are actually cover songs. How do we know? Because we've now done 14 podcasts about them! Today's show features the origins of songs made famous by Pat Benatar, Laura Branigan, Tracey Ullman, and Joan Jett.

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The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Val Kilmer has left us. But he left us with an amazing collection of work that we will honor for decades to come. Spearsy and co-host Chuck Coverly highlight their favorite film moments from "Top Secret" to "Real Genius," "Top Gun," "Willow," "Tombstone and more in this special memorial show.

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Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com.

Spearsy reviews "MJ: The Musical," the touring Broadway production about the life of Michael Jackson. We also cover our favorite memories of the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise.

Seggies this week including Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com.

Remember our "Rock Dinosaurs" of the '80s series of podcasts? We did them about 14 years ago, and they were a blast. Basically we honored the bands we loved in the '80s that were already pretty successful during previous decades. This episode from 2011 honors the Bee Gees, Steve Miller, the Jacksons, Aerosmith and more.

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Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com.

Have we ever done a St. Patrick's Day episode of Stuck in the '80s? I'm not sure, but we definitely did a "Drinking in the '80s" episode a long time ago. Listen as Spearsy recounts his memories of the episode and then the actual episode, which was recorded live at the Green Iguana Bar in St. Petersburg back in 2006.

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Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com.

Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes was one of the first interviews I did solo for Stuck in the '80s. It was back in 2008 and I had just seen the band perform as part of the Regeneration Tour in Las Vegas. Pete and I had a great chat as he shared stories behind some of the band's biggest hits.

Naked Eyes is playing on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise, so it's a good time to revisit this classic interview.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

If you're a fan of 1986's "Labyrinth," then you need to know about the touring production of "Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert." Steve talks to Black Ink Production's John Kinsner about this amazing project.

See the tour schedule here: Labyrinthinconcert.com

Seggies this week include "TV Party Tonight" and "Spin Me Round."

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

It's been 45 years since the Miracle on Ice?!? That's insane. Back in 2010, for the hockey game's 30th anniversary, we did a pretty damn good job honoring one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. The episode features former co-host Sean Daly and St. Pete Times sports columnist Tom Jones. Enjoy the memories.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Do you remember the hit songs of 1988? George Michael, INXS, Michael Jackson - they all ruled the charts. But how many of the deeper hits do you remember? We honor the forgotten hits of 1988 with tunes from Paul Carrack, Bruce Hornsby, Roger, and Brenda Russell.

Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Also, Please Please Tell Me Now.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

While we enjoy/endure an unexpected break in new episodes, Spearsy decided to listen again to Episode 49 - Michael Jackson's Thriller. It's one of our favorite episodes and features co-hosts Sean Daly and Cathy Wos.

We'll be back soon with two new shows.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Cast your mind back to 1977 - the golden age of disco. But in the UK, a lot of different songs were reaching the top of the charts. Here are a few that reached No. 2 on the British charts in 1977 but got no further. Featuring songs by the Sex Pistols, Space and Boney M.

Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, Sheila E, the Hooters, Big Audio Dynamite and more.

Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, Sheila E, the Hooters, Big Audio Dynamite and more.

Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

In 20 years of Stuck in the '80s, we've yet to hear from any of Steve's friends from the actual 1980s. That ends with this week's episode: a conversation with former University of Florida student newspaper editor and now author Derek Catron. Derek talks about his new book "Final Deadline" and relives stories from their days in college.

Read more about Derek Catron. Buy "Final Deadline" on Amazon. Visit the Independent Florida Alligator newspaper site online.

Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Who's ready for some deep cuts when it comes to '80s Christmas albums? This week's episode features tunes by Alabama, Dr. Demento, George Winston and Mannheim Steamroller. Plus, the return of "Stuck in the Arcade."

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? We answer that nagging query and more with special guest Brian Abrams, author of "Die Hard: An Oral History."

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Hoosiers. Dead Poets Society. Vision Quest. The Goonies. The '80s were full of inspirational speeches in our favorite movies. We start a new series with this episode on our favorite inspirational moments from '80s classics. Also seggies with Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

After 20 years, can you blame us for not coming up with another original idea for a Thanksgiving podcast? Here's "Turkeys of the '80s" - our show from 2018, featuring Jen with One N and B-Rad as co-hosts. We honor the movies and music that were real "turkeys" in our beloved decade.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Come relive the glory days of Stuck in the '80s and journey back to 2011 when Spearsy got the chance to interview former Journey frontman Steve Perry. Oh, it's a classic chat full of twists, turns and revelations galore.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Come with me if you want to live! It's the 40th anniversary of "The Terminator." Share your favorite movie quotes and decide once and for all if AI is really something that's going to destroy the planet any day now.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Do you hate the term "one-hit wonders?" How do you feel about "two-hit wonders?" Many of the bands we loved in the '80s only reached the Billboard Top 40 twice in their career. We celebrate four more of them today, including General Public and a-Ha.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

T'Pau ruled the British charts in the late '80s with hits such as "China in Your Hand" and "Valentine." In the U.S., "Heart and Soul" was the band's breakthrough single. T'Pau's Carol Decker visits with the podcast to talk about her band's history and the upcoming performance on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

The 80s Cruise is sailing into its ninth year in 2025 - will you be with us? If you're on the fence about joining us in March 2025, ECP's Joey Fairchild joins the show to talk about what's planned for the upcoming voyage.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

It's hard to forget the hits from 1987, but we've managed to find six tunes that don't get enough love these days. It's a new installment of our "Forgotten Hits of the '80s" series, featuring tunes by Huey Lewis, Peter Cetera, Europe, Samantha Fox and more.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

We've lost James Earl Jones, but the characters he breathed life into remain with us forever. We honor the late actor with a Top 5 list of our favorite roles from the '80s and beyond.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

What do we think of the new 'Beetlejuice' sequel, aptly titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?' Does Michael Keaton make a grand return? Does Winona Ryder ever age? We answer these questions and more in this week's episode.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Do you miss the movies and music from summers in the '80s? Good! Do you miss the show we did on this topic in 2008? Good, because here it is again. This should be our final re-run episode of the season. Still, this is one of our all-time favorites.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Our unexpected summer break continues, so Spearsy offers a new introduction to our 2008 episode about Red Scare movies of the '80s. Our good friend "Jeff in Cuba" was in the studio for this memorable show, which includes talk about "Red Dawn," "Top Gun" and more.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Greg Kihn, the musician behind "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song," passed away in August 2024. He was a guest on Stuck in the '80s back in 2011, so to honor him, we'll play this episode again, along with some commentary by Spearsy before the show starts. Greg will be missed. One of our favorite interviews.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

We lost a true star with the passing of Louis Gossett Jr. In this week's episode, we stage an '80s movie showdown featuring two of his classics: "Enemy Mine" vs. "An Officer and a Gentleman." Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring special guest co-host Chuck Coverly.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Stuck in the '80s had another birthday. On July 25, 2024, we turned 19 years old. That means today - July 26 - is officially the beginning of our 20th year of podcasting about the '80s music, movies and pop culture. In 2017, frequent guest co-host "Gayle from D.C." interviewed Spearsy and Brad about the podcast's history and memorable moments. What better way to begin our 20th year than by looking at the 19 years already in the can.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Who didn't absolutely love 10-year-old Tami Stronach in 1984's "The Neverending Story?" Tami is back 40 years later with "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps." It's a much-needed nod to the fantasy movies we grew up loving. Tami talks about the new movie and her memories of "Neverending Story." The new movie is showing via Fathom Events nationwide on July 28 and 30.

Find out where "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps" is playing near you.

Follow Tami Stronach on Twitter.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Our listeners hated our One-Hit Wonder series of podcasts so much, we decided to double down. Welcome to Part 1 of our "Two-Hit Wonders" of the '80s podcasts. We'll honor artists who might have had a deep catalog of great music, but still only had two hits on the Billboard Top 40 charts in the U.S. This week, the artists include John Parr, Tone Loc, Quiet Riot, and Men Without Hats. We love these artists and wish they'd scored more hits in our beloved decade. Here are the stories behind their songs.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Alex Foley is back, along with all our old friends, for "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on Netflix. Does Eddie Murphy acquit himself after the debacle of "Coming 2 America?" Find out when we review the fourth movie in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise. Also, full seggies including TV Party Tonight and You Spin Me Round. And the ultimate Beverly Hills Cop trivia contest.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Have you seen Andrew McCarthy's new documentary "Brats" on Hulu? His take on the Brat Pack years is attracting a lot of attention. Susannah Gora, author of the book "You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation," joins the podcast this week to talk about the documentary and more. Plus, our Top 5 lists of the best Andrew McCarthy movies from the '80s.

Here's the "Brats" Q&A session with Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Ally Sheedy, David Blum and more.

Read more about Susannah Gora here.

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The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

"Purple Rain" - the movie, the album, the pop culture milestone - turns 40 years old on June 25. Guest co-host Patty Lin and Spearsy celebrate Prince's summer on top of the world in this special episode of Stuck in the '80s.

Read more about Patty Lin and her book "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood." Here's her October 2023 interview on the podcast.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia is home to several epic Dirty Dancing Weekends each year. Spearsy and his wife review their recent visit to the resort where much of the 1987 movie was filmed, including an interview with Mountain Lake Lodge CEO Heidi Stone.

Get the 2025 Dirty Dancing Weekend dates here.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

The music of 1984 was amazing, but that summer was incredibly special for bands just starting their careers. We honor six of the best debut albums from the summer of 1984, including records by Sheila E., the Fat Boys, WASP, Stryper, Sade and more.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

If you're a fan of Michael J. Fox, which "small-town boy makes good" movie do you prefer: "Secret of My Success" or "Doc Hollywood?" That's what we will decide in this week's '80s movie battle.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Martha Davis of The Motels talks with Spearsy about the band's history, her love of songwriting, and the upcoming Abducted By The '80s Tour, which includes Naked Eyes, Men Without Hats, and Wang Chung. Spearsy and Martha share tales of writing, soundtrack hits, and her performance of "We Never Danced" from the movie "Made in Heaven." Plus, full seggies with guest co-host Chuck Coverly.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

So many great songs were hits of the '80s despite not being sung in English. This week's episode honors tunes by Kraftwerk, Trio, Falco and Righeira. Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly returns with Spearsy. Also this week: Stuck in the Arcarde, Please Please Tell Me Now, and our favorite foreign-language movies of the '80s.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Daryl Hall and John Oates are no more. So says John anyway. We discuss the shocking news, share our deep-cut favorites and relive our 2009 interview with John Oates in this special podcast.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Are "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" any good? How do the two new "Ghostbusters" movies compare with the original 1984 film? We talk all things "Ghostbusters" and take the ultimate "Ghostbusters" trivia quiz with special guest co-host and quiz book author Tamara Dever.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Stuck in the '80s visits with Emmy award-winning actor A Martinez about his amazing 50-year career, from Santa Barbara in the ‘80s to his recent work on Longmire, Dark Winds and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Who didn't love 1984? But despite 1984 being the apex of the '80s, there are a few forgotten songs we'd love to hear more from, including tunes from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Billy Ocean, Shalamar and Bananarama. Here are our picks for several "change-up" hits for the year.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Aren't you glad the 1986 BMX movie is called "Rad" instead of its original title "Balls Out?" Hey, it's a great SEO term - just 40 years too early. We honor the movie, which will be re-released for one night in theaters on March 21.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Stay tuned for a special promo code. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

We're back on dry land after a week at sea on The 80s Cruise. The 2024 sailing was the eighth voyage of The 80s Cruise and included memorable moments involving Sebastian Bach, Air Supply, Wang Chung and many more. Here what Brad and Steve remember the best from their week of hosting trivia.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Stay tuned for a special promo code. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Just how crazy/happy are you now that "Moonlighting" is finally streaming on TV? The '80s show is on Hulu, and we talk to its creator Glenn Gordon Caron about Bruce Willis, the show's history and more. Also, we have a bonus interview with the hosts of "Moonlighting: The Podcast" - Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari.

Listen to "Moonlighting: The Podcast"

Buy the "Moonlighting: An Episode Guide" book by Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee.

The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Remember all the big hits from The Escape Club? "Wild Wild West." "Shake for the Sheik." "I'll Be There." Escape Club lead singer Trevor Steel joins the podcast this episode to talk about the band's history, the passing of drummer Red Broad, and the band's upcoming appearance on The 80s Cruise and the Lost 80s Live Tour in 2024.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee.

The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of nominees for the 2024 class. Among them are some legendary acts from the '80s, including Foreigner, Kool and the Gang, and Cher. Here is our take on the nominees and our picks for the bands to be inducted.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee.

The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Netflix has a new documentary online about USA for Africa and the charity single "We Are the World." The show is called "The Greatest Night in Pop," and it's true to its name. Steve and Brad review the documentary and provide other trivia tidbits about the song.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee.

The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

There aren't many actors that everyone will attest to just being an all-around great guy. Carl Weathers was one of those people. You may have first hated him as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, but I bet you jumped out of your seat when Rocky beat Apollo while racing down the beach in Rocky 3. And I guarantee you were the first to cry when his character is beaten to death by Ivan Drago in Rocky 4.

He shined in whatever role he was given. Chubbs in Happy Gilmore. Freddie in The Comebacks. And even Carl playing Carl in Arrested Development.

Today, when we heard Carl had passed away at age 76, we thought about those 10 minutes. What a gift it was. Thanks for the memories, Carl. We will definitely miss you.

Here's our 2009 conversation with the late, great Carl Weathers.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

Oscar Season is here again so Stuck in the '80s looks at the Academy Awards from 1984. (And the Razzies.) Here's a look back at the best movies, actors and songs from 1983 - and some of the movies that won acclaim for being so very bad.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.

We're back with a brand-new show for 2024 - Part 2 of our "Just Missed the Biscuit - The No. 2 Songs of the UK." This week we cover the near top-charters from 1976 including songs by Wings, Leo Sayer, and more.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

It's been a month since we've given you a new show - and the wait continues. While we finish up work on FOUR new episodes, here's a look back at 2009 and Spearsy's interview with Jack Hues of Wang Chung.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Why does the UK get all the fun with Christmas No. 1's? For the final podcast of 2023, Steve and Brad create a virtual list of Christmas Number Ones for the '80s - one great holiday tune for every year.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" the most quotable movie of the '80s? Is "Christmas Vacation" the best holiday movie of our decade? Does it stand the test of time? We examine these pressing questions and more in this week's holiday podcast.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Ever wonder how Nicolas Cage went from the dream punker in "Valley Girl" to the offbeat but award-worthy actor he is today? It's all in the new book "How Coppola Became Cage" by author Zach Schonfeld, who joins the podcast this week to talk about all things Nic Cage.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

If you're sailing on the 2024 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you won't want to miss this bonus episode with Joey Fairchild of The 80s Cruise. Joey gives us the latest scoop on theme nights for The Cruise and reveals the details of the brand-new trip - The 90s Cruise - coming in 2025.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Air Supply dominated the FM airwaves the early '80s with songs such as "All Out of Love," "Every Woman in the World," and "Making Love Out of Nothing At All." Air Supply co-founder and vocalist Russell Hitchcock returns to Stuck in the '80s to talk about connecting to audiences 40 years later and the band's upcoming performance on The 80s Cruise.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Who's ready for a primer on Australian music in the 1980s? David Sterry of Real Life shares his tales behind hits such as "Send Me An Angel" and "Catch Me I'm Falling" as he and Steve Spears chat about the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Patty Lin has written for some of the biggest TV shows in Hollywood including "Freaks and Geeks" and "Friends." She joins us this week to talk about her book "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood."

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman still have a lot to say about the start of MTV and the early days of music television. They joined Steve and Brad on the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise to mark the network's 40th anniversary and to share stories about their careers and the impact MTV had on our lives.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

38 Special ruled the FM airwaves in the '80s like only a handful of bands could. With anthems like "Hold On Loosely" and "Second Chance" bookending our decade, Don Barnes led one of the most powerful bands to ever come out of Jacksonville, Florida. He joins the Stuck in the '80s podcast this week to talk about the band's history, how their music evolved and their upcoming appearance on The 80s Cruise.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

How many movie lines do you quote each day? Author Brian Abrams has you beat. He has a whole new book out on iconic film lines over the history of Hollywood, including our beloved '80s. He joins the show this week to talk about "You Talkin' To Me? The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes."

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

We've covered all the songs that reached No. 2 but no farther in the United States - our Close But No Cigar series - but what about the UK? This episode of Stuck in the '80s is our debut of the new series: Just Missed the Biscuit. We begin with songs from 1973 to 1975 including tunes by David Bowie, Queen, the Carpenters and more.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Steve Kilbey of The Church has been turning heads with his band's unique sound and lyrics since forming in Australia in the early '80s. He joins the podcast this week to talk about an upcoming tour of North America, his thoughts on "Unguarded Moment," why the future must be dystopian and the band's new album, "The Hypnogogue."

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Let's go back 40 years to the summer of 1983 and take a closer look at the deep hits from the albums released that steamy season. We give you forgotten classics from Paul Young, Men at Work, Kajagoogoo, Jackson Browne, The Fixx and Stevie Nicks.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Cast your mind back to the summer of 1986 in the new romance book "The Not So Nice Girl." Author Skye McDonald joins Spearsy this week to talk about the book. Also seggies and PPTMN.

Follow Skye here:

Website Substack Instagram Facebook Twitter The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it!

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

The concert film "Stop Making Sense" is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a re-release in 2023. Spearsy and guest co-host Doug Arthur review the Talking Heads' masterpiece.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Paul Reubens has left us, but his work remains to make us laugh. In this episode, we remember the magnificent actor of Paul Reubens and celebrate all the adventures of Pee-Wee Herman. Plus, full seggies - because Pee-Wee would have insisted on having fun.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Did you ever reinvent yourself during a summer in the '80s? That's the premise of a new novel - "Once in a Lifetime" by Suzanne Mattaboni. We talk to the author about her continued love of the 1980s and how her book came about. Plus, an old seggie sadly returns and news of a Comic-Con Cruise in 2025.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Do you think "AI" is something new? Hell, no, we had it in spades during the 1980s. Thing is, Artificial Intelligence mainly existed just in sci-fi movies. But close enough, right? Here are the films that showed us our dystopian future with computers from the '80s, featuring "Tron," "Bladerunner," "Terminator" and more.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Who knew we were such Wham! fans? Spearsy, Brad and Jen with One N - in her triumphant return - review the new Netflix documentary about George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Mark A. Altman, writer and producer of "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever," joins the show to talk about the new TV documentary and also share stories about '80s sci-fi movies and his 1999 movie "Free Enterprise." Don't miss "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever" on July 8 on The CW.

Find out more about Mark's Star Trek podcast: Inglorious Treksperts. Follow Mark on Twitter.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Are you ready for the '80s to end? How about the end of our Close But No Cigar series? This episode marks the final installment of our Songs That Hit No. 2 But No Further Series. Chuck and B-Rad return to guide the '80s in for a gentle landing. Featuring songs by Tears for Fears, New Kids on the Block, The Cure and more.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Here's a rerun from 2019 that's perfect for Father's Day: What was it with movie dads in the '80s? Their intentions were good but their methods of showing love were ... well, often quite bad. In this week's podcast, Brad, Jen and Steve decide which movie dads were bad or good. Lots of laughs but a fair amount of tears as well.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We go back to the summer of 2021 and review our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

If hair metal and hard rock is your rally cry, you'll love the new book "The Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia." Authors (and twins) Ron and Don Higgins join the podcast this week to talk about their project, share Kiss stories and name their Podcast Time Machine destinations.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

It took us an eternity, but Stuck in the '80s returns with a devilish take for Episode 666. We name our favorite 6 songs about the devil, 6 movies about the devil, and 6 headlines from the '80s about the devil. And we welcome a very unusual co-host.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

One of our favorite episodes from a few years ago: Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

We loved the movie soundtracks from 1983, but do you remember the deep cuts on each record? This week, Brad and Steve honor tunes on Valley Girl, Eddie and the Cruisers, D.C. Cab and more.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

Songs by Los Lobos and Falco topped the charts in the 1980s. We examine those tunes and other non-English hits by Clannad and Nena as part of our new series: Language Lessons.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.

Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

It can't possibly be 40 years since the debut album of the Violent Femmes? Can it? Chuck and Steve share their stories about the album and argue whether it's the best debut album of the '80s.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.

It wouldn't be Easter without Easter Eggs. We point out our favorite Easter eggs in '80s movies, music and video games. Oh, and we share the shame of our Easter memories. That's a Stuck in the '80s podcast mantra.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Aren't you tired of the hits from 1983? Sure, we love Styx, Donna Summer, Eurythmics and Adam Ant, but there are other songs from them to love on the same albums. We will show you where. Also, our alternate picks for movies to watch from 1983.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Who's ready for more hits from 1989? Chuck "Mr. Mayor" Coverly joins Spearsy for Part 2 of our "Close But No Cigar" series for songs from 1989 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 but no further - and the songs that kept them out of the top spot. Music this week from Bobby Brown, Jody Watley, Madonna and a mystery singer.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We're back on dry land and finally ready to talk about everything that happened on the 2023 voyage of The 80s Cruise. There was a lot of unexpected crying, a slew of unexpected rubber balls, drinks and tomfoolery. Yes, it was perfect.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series for the 1980s is almost over. Here are the first four songs from 1989 that reached No. 2 on the charts but no higher, including tunes by Tone Loc, Taylor Dayne and Sheena Easton.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Who says you can't re-gift a Valentine's Day present? Here's our 2015 episode honoring the best and worst romantic duets of the 1980s, along with guest co-host Carol Janssen.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Today marks the 30-day mark until we set sail on the 2023 voyage of The 80s Cruise. ECP production manager Joey Fairchild joins Steve and Brad to talk about theme nights and take questions from the passengers.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Holly Knight is in the Songwriter Hall of Fame for good reason: Her tunes gave us the soundtrack of our youth. Now she has a new memoir about her life and career entitled - "I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties." She joins us for this week's show.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If Val Kilmer is the greatest swordsman in the world but we're all pigs, we must be talking about "Willow" on this week's episode. We review the 1988 movie and the new streaming series on Disney+. Also, full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Author Chris Clews returns to the show to talk about his latest book: "Raised on the '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture's Most Excellent Decade." Plus, Steve cries. Brad teases. Stories are told. Legends are made.

Follow Chris online at this addresses: IG - @chrisclews80s Twitter - @80spopculture LinkedIn - Chris Clews Facebook - Chris Clews

Special thanks to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the synth music we use in this week's episode.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Peter Billingsley returns with the sequel to "A Christmas Story" so cleverly named "A Christmas Story Christmas." It's streaming on HBOMax. Is it worth your time? We triple-dog dare you to listen to our review. Also full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Can you believe Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is 40 years old? Seems like just yesterday we were hypnotized by its genius - and we still are.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

So many different songs have the same name - even in the 1980s. Hence our series continues - "The Song (Title) Remains the Same." This week's installment includes songs by Toto, Bob Seger, Hall and Oates, Bonnie Tyler, Go West and Oingo Boingo.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

So many different songs have the same name - even in the 1980s. Hence our series continues - "The Song (Title) Remains the Same." This week's installment includes songs by Toto, Bob Seger, Hall and Oates, Bonnie Tyler, Go West and Oingo Boingo.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Those songs that hit No. 2 on the charts but no further - our "close but no cigar" favorites - are back this week with the year 1988 - Part 3. Yes, 1988 was an odd year. Just ask fans of Robert Palmer, Elton John, Pebbles and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Those songs that hit No. 2 on the charts but no further - our "close but no cigar" favorites - are back this week with the year 1988 - Part 3. Yes, 1988 was an odd year. Just ask fans of Robert Palmer, Elton John, Pebbles and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you're a fan of horror movies in the '80s, don't miss our interview with "In Search of Darkness Part 3" writer/director David Weiner. We talk movie franchises, our favorite horror moments and get David's recommendation on the one can't-miss horror movie you probably never saw.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you're a fan of horror movies in the '80s, don't miss our interview with "In Search of Darkness Part 3" writer/director David Weiner. We talk movie franchises, our favorite horror moments and get David's recommendation on the one can't-miss horror movie you probably never saw.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you're ready to plunge into what it was like to be a teen in small-town Florida in the '80s, you need to read Davida Breier's novel "Sinkhole." Davida joins the show this week. Also includes full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you're ready to plunge into what it was like to be a teen in small-town Florida in the '80s, you need to read Davida Breier's novel "Sinkhole." Davida joins the show this week. Also includes full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's a Hurricane Ian special: We go back to 2014 and listen to our first episode on "Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s," featuring a short interview with Naked Eyes frontman Pete Byrne.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's a Hurricane Ian special: We go back to 2014 and listen to our first episode on "Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s," featuring a short interview with Naked Eyes frontman Pete Byrne.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Get ready to put on your old-man glasses and slide-on shoes as we celebrate three albums turned 40 years old this month: Rush's "Signals," Simple Minds' "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" and Billy Joel's "Nylon Curtain." Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly joins the show.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Get ready to put on your old-man glasses and slide-on shoes as we celebrate three albums turned 40 years old this month: Rush's "Signals," Simple Minds' "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" and Billy Joel's "Nylon Curtain." Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly joins the show.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We remember Olivia Newton-John through her songs and movie roles. Cindy Gaber, co-writer of ONJ's memoir, joins the show to share her memories of working with Olivia.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

What songs, commercials and other pop culture touchstones trigger your nostalgia for the '80s? Brad and Steve reveal their darkest secrets on this episode. Also full seggies!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Kodo, Podo and Dar take a bow on the 40th anniversary of "The Beastmaster," a sword and sorcery movie that was beloved on cable networks in the '80s. Where does it rank among the competition? We talk about that and more, including full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Diane Franklin joins Stuck in the '80s host Steve Spears this week to talk about "The Last American Virgin" on its 40th anniversary. How well does her part of Karen hold up? We also chat about "Better Off Dead" and even the latest Bill & Ted movie. It's an epic conversation we've been waiting a lifetime for!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

How well do you remember the chart-topping songs from 1988? How about the songs that only got to No. 2 on the chart but no further? This week, we look at more songs from 1988 that topped out at No. 2 on the chart, including hits by Richard Marx, Johnny Hates Jazz and the Mouth Breathers.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Midge Ure, the Ultravox frontman and co-founder of Live Aid and Band Aid, joins the show to talk about his 2022 tour with Howard Jones, his latest music projects and the role of music as a healing force these days. An amazing conversation with a titan from our decade.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Our favorite '80s author Steven Manchester returns to the show to talk about his new book set in the summer of 1984 - "Lawn Darts and Lemonade." Plus, full seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Did anyone seriously think a sequel to "Top Gun" was a good idea when you first heard about it a dozen years ago? Color us convinced in Tom Cruise's vision now that we've seen the final, amazing product. Here's our review of "Top Gun: Maverick."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

So many amazing albums were released 40 years ago in May 1982. This week, we honor two of them: "Special Forces" by 38 Special and "Combat Rock" by The Clash. Also, a review of the Cruel World music festival in Southern California.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Who dares to call the movie 'Iron Eagle' a turkey? It's full of '80s music glory, some fun roles and lots of cheesy explosions. In other words, it could be the perfect '80s movie.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We return to our "Close But No Cigar" series of songs that made it to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. This week's show includes tunes by the Bangles, Pet Shop Boys and more. Special guest host Chuck Coverly returns!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Those dreaded TV ad jingles! What's the story behind them? Today we look at spots by Kellogg's, Diet Coke, the Army and Nestles in part 3 of our commercial earworm series.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Remember the radio in 1986? Nonstop tunes from Lionel Richie, Pet Shop Boys, Dream Academy and Bananarama. But were those the "best" songs from those bands that year? This week's episode changes up the songs we loved from that beloved year.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you love '80s sci-fi, don't miss this chat with "In Search of Tomorrow" director David Weiner. We talk about his new documentary film, our love of "Dune" and "Star Wars" toys and so much more. Find out more about his project and how you can watch the film at 80sscifidoc.com.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Brad and Steve are alive! They return with a newish episode. Sure, it's an old interview, but the comedy before and after is all original. Enjoy the chat with Modern English's Robbie Grey and be sure to catch the band on their 2022 North American Tour.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2022 cruise is just about to leave port, but stay tuned for an announcement on the lineup for the 2023 voyage, which will sail out of Los Angeles.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The ladies of Stuck in the '80s return to celebrate their male heartthrobs of the '80s in this special Valentine's Day episode. Honorees include the entire cast of "The Outsiders" and 50 more names in music, movies and the arts. Plus, a pop quiz and "Stuck in the Arcade."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Duran Duran has FINALLY been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2022 class. We look at all 17 possible inductees, with our eyes on the '80s artists, including Pat Benatar, Judas Priest and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Spearsy got married! Our co-host relives his wedding while we honor the best movie weddings and first dances of the '80s.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

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This is a bonus episode of the podcast featuring a chat with The 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild. We have the latest on the COVID rules, theme night details, and a change in the lineup. Plus, odd talk about cocktail onions, pickle juice and other assorted weirdness.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

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Behold our bejillionth installment of Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s, including tunes by Whitney Houston, Animotion and Pat Benatar. Plus, all new seggies and entirely too much chatter about Hungry Man meals.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

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We wrap up the year 2021 with our memories, mistakes and mustaches. Well, no mustaches. Actually, Brad grew one but just shaved it off. Anyway, we have our annual montage of bloopers and some holiday wishes.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

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We're finally back and ready to continue our "Close But No Cigar" series with more songs from 1987, including hits by George Michael, Whitesnake, Prince and more. Plus, an unexpected discussion of the TV show "Eli Stone" and some details about the Big Wedding.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

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We're giving you some Thanksgiving leftovers early this year. It's our 2006 tribute to "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," with a new introduction by Spearsy live from NYC.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

The 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise is just around the corner now so we catch you up on the latest news featuring ECP's Joey Fairchild. This is a bonus episode of the podcast.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

There's a new "Dune" movie out there and - surprise - we love it. Listen to our official review of the new movie and watch it on HBO before it leaves the streaming service.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

How do you turn a beloved '80s film masterpiece like "The Goonies" into a book for children? We find out from author Brooke Vitale. Plus, silliness, seggies and tears.

Find out more about Brooke's work here:
Twitter: @VitaleBrooke
Instagram: @Brooke.Vitale
Publishing company: chargemommybooks.com
Facebook: @brookevitalebooks
The website is brookevitale.com

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

A lot of amazing albums turned 40 this year, but October featured two breakthrough albums by The Human League and Depeche Mode. We square off on "Dare" and "Speak & Spell."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Gene Loves Jezebel's Michael Aston joins the podcast this week to talk about the band's history, his experience working with members of the Velvet Underground and his upcoming shows on The 80s Cruise for the 2022 voyage. Warning: the interview contains some adult language.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We didn't "forget" these songs from 1986, but they don't get the love they deserve. This week's show includes tunes by A-Ha, Bruce Hornsby, Andy Taylor, Billy Joel, GTR and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Martin Fry is one of the most genuine and gracious pop stars of the '80s. Here's our interview with the ABC frontman back in 2008, when ABC was on the road with the Regeneration Tour. ABC and Martin will also be onboard the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Rolling Stone magazine has revised its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so music journalist and Rolling Stone voter Annie Zaleski joins the show to talk about the songs picked. Plus, we're giving away copies of Annie's new Duran Duran book.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Dramarama singer/songwriter John Easdale joins the show to talk about the band's career, his take on the bands that influenced him and the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

"Stand By Me" turns 35 years old. We compare Stephen King's book with the Rob Reiner movie and more. No leech stories, we promise.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Val Kilmer's life and career is examined in the new Amazon Prime documentary "Val." We review the film and share our own thoughts about his work from the '80s and beyond. Plus, startling and unsettling news about Pop-Tarts.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

"Men in Blazers" star Roger Bennett talks about his love of the '80s pop culture in America and his new book "(Re)born in the USA."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series returns to uncover the songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 on the charts - but no higher. Get ready for some Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Duran Duran and more. Featuring guest co-host Chuck Coverly.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We have more TV commercial jingles from the '80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more. Also some fun seggies and random stories about mud yards and shaving back hair.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you heading out on the road for a summer vacation? Better bring the right '80s tunes with you. For our ultimate '80s road trip playlist, we've enlisted the help of author Tamara Dever.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you melting? Time to stay indoors and watch these summer movies of the 1980s. This week we honor Stand By Me, Weekend at Bernie's and Summer School.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you tired of the most overplayed songs of the '80s? That's okay. This week's, we're doing out first "Change Up" show and picking different songs by those same bands. Plus, we through you a few more curve balls in this episode. Get ready.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Were you a fan of Duran Duran all the way back to the beginning. We're betting you'd still learn a ton from music writer Annie Zaleski, who just authored a book about the band's "Rio" album. She joins the show this week to talk about her work, our shared love of Duran Duran and the reason they're not yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We haven't really "forgotten" the hits of 1985, but the rest of the world sure has. This week, we honor nine songs - NINE songs - that have fallen off our radar over the last few decades, including tunes by Night Ranger, Sting, Kool and the Gang, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, the Hooters and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Our '80s heroes are making new music, so we listen to singles from Duran Duran, Cheap Trick, Dee Snider and Hoodoo Gurus this week. Plus, odd tales of dance lessons, Hogan's Heroes and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We unveil our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Were you a square peg in high school in the '80s? Then the TV show 'Square Pegs' felt like a documentary, didn't it? We honor the one-season wonder and its creator, the late Anne Beatts.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you ready to tackle the second half of 1986 and the hit songs that topped out at No. 2 on the charts in the U.S.? This week's show features songs by Robert Palmer, Glass Tiger, Tina Turner and more. Featured guest co-host: Chuck Coverly!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we're re-gifting you a present from 2017: our podcast featuring TV and movie moms of the '80s. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past featuring moms from Valley Girl, Better Off Dead and more. (Feel free to fast forward through the Hello Fresh ad - anyone nostalgic for the days when we had sponsors?)

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Rush's epic album 'Moving Pictures' is now 40 years old. This week's show tackles the album track by track for a closer look behind this masterpiece and examine's Rush's place among rock power trios.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We lost Prince five years ago. It seems like 5 minutes ago. It seems like 5 decades ago. His absence left a huge hole in the heart of '80s fans. To mark his legacy, here's our tribute show recorded shortly after his passing in April 2016.

Our "Close But No Cigar" series celebrates the hits from 1986 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Chart in the U.S. but got no further. Songs by the Bangles, John Mellencamp, Survivor and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you ready for the summer? This week, we decide which summer movie season was better: 1981 or 1991. We have a lot of classics to consider including Superman II, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Arthur and more. Oh, and some from 1991 too.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

In honor of the new HBO documentary "Tina," this week's podcast honors four unlikely cover songs from the '80s - including two by Tina Turner. Other tunes include signature hits by Juice Newton and Cher.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you ready to be a Pepper? Maybe you need to remember what the "best part of waking up" is all about? This week's show honors five TV commercials earworms of the '80s, including Dr. Pepper, Folgers, Toys 4 Us and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Back in 2015, Stuck in the '80s celebrated its 10th anniversary by redoing our tribute to "The Breakfast Club." Because today is the infamous date of their detention, we're playing this episode again. Enjoy!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Albums from 1981 are now FORTY years old?!? How is that possible? Oh, that's right - we're senior citizens now. This week's episode features music by Rick James, Ozzy Osbourne and the Go-Go's.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We start a new series this week - maybe - about the best instrumentals of the decade, beginning - of course - in 1976. Hey, it will make make sense - eventually.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We waited 33 years, but we finally have the sequel to 1988's "Coming to America." So how is "Coming 2 America." Brad, Spearsy and Gayle in DC tackle the new movie, available now on Amazon Prime. (Thank god we didn't pay to see it in theaters!)

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Let's go back 40 years and find out which movies from 1981 impressed Oscar and Razzie voters. Titles include Chariots of Fire, On Golden Pond and - yes - Mommie Dearest.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Time to wrap up the No. 2 songs of 1985. This week's show includes hits by Tina Turner, Prince, Glenn Frey, Kool & the Gang and more. Plus, a brand-new seggie!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's time for our annual '80s salute to Valentine's Day. This year we honor the movies and songs about unrequited love in our decade. Plus, some unfortunate stories about Brad and Steve in 7th Grade. You've been warned.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you addicted to the Netflix series "Cobra Kai?" Don't you miss Hollywood would take more '80s movies and give them the same treatment? On this week's podcast, Spearsy and B-Rad share their picks for four movies that deserve the Cobra Kai treatment. We also read suggestions from listeners.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Five years ago, Brad and myself recorded a short podcast - "A moment in time" we called it - about the 30th anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Today, on the 35th anniversary, we listen to our show again. Much has changed in the last 5 years - politically, economically, you name it. But I think we can all stand together in this tribute.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's hard to forget the biggest hits of 1985, but what about the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts but no farther? We honor those tunes by Billy Ocean, Glenn Fry, Jack Wagner, Madonna and more in this episode.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Shabba-Doo was a street dancing icon and made his mark in the movies too, including 1984's Breakin'. We honor him in this episode, featuring the dancing, fashion and music from the film.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's time for our annual outtakes episode of Stuck in the '80s, featuring all the behind-the-scenes bloopers we recorded in 2020. Also, we have an amazing "Requiem for the Cougarettes" email to share!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We honor Flash Gordon and actors Sam Jones and Max Von Sydow on the movie's 40th anniversary and decide once and for all if the flick is campy or classic.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Can you wrap your mind around the fact that albums released in 1980 are now FORTY YEARS OLD?!? We obviously couldn't, which is why we didn't do our "epic albums" show until the final days of 2020. This show honors 1980 albums by Devo, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

What music inspired John Lennon during his break from the recording business from 1975 to 1980? What bands turned him on? What songs did the former Beatle love as he began preparation for "Double Fantasy." We got all the answers from music historian Tim English, the author of the new book "John Lennon: 1980 Playlist."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

John Lennon: 1980 Playlist

You know that a lot of the songs we adored in the '80s were actually cover songs from decades ago, right? Everyone better be holding their hands up! This week we reveal three more '80s tunes that are cover songs, including hits by the Go-Go's, Tina Turner and The Damned.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

It's been 10 years since we brought our favorite Peter Gabriel expert onto the show to do a deep dive on an '80s album. Mark "Bassnote" Kenneally returns this week to give us a better understanding of Peter Gabriel's third solo album - sometimes called "Melt" or "Peter Gabriel 3" - and to explain why it's an important album for the entire decade.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Here we are again - back in safe, ol' 1984 when the air was dirty but the music was perfect. We continue our series on songs that reached No. 2 on the charts - but got no further. This week's show includes anthems by Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Wham, Kool & The Gang, Rockwell, Bruce Springsteen and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Ever wonder how much of 'Top Gun' is real and how much is pure Hollywood? We get the scoop this week from retired Navy aviator Dave Baranek, who was a Top Gun instructor in Miramar when the iconic '80s movie was made.

Read about Dave's Top Gun books on his official website. Also, win an autographed copy of his book if you play this week's seggies.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Was there an era more devoted toward capturing the magic of New York City than the ‘80s? The films of our decade are FULL of movies set in New York City, but also movies where the city itself practically plays a character. So for today’s show, we’re going to give this city a much needed hug and honor the movies from the ‘80s that honored New York City.

Special guest host "Gayle in DC" pens the "Every Day I Write the Book Blog." Find it here.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

If you don't follow Lori Ferraro on Instagram, you should! The part-time work-from-home mom in Portland, Oregon, has been dressing as an '80s movie character each day during the pandemic - more than 140 days and counting. She was recently profiled in People magazine, and she joins our show this week to talk about her viral project and to give some Halloween costume ideas.

Follow Lori Ferraro here on Instagram.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

A whole podcast about the movie 'Silverado' - are you sure? Yep, let's drink to our Midnight Star. This week's show honors the 1985 western that starred Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover and Kevin Costner - among many, many other '80s heroes.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Why is it so hard to say goodbye to Eddie Van Halen? Because he was so much a defining icon of the '80s. Because we'll still be humming his music 10 and 20 years from now. Because of that smile. Special guest host Alexi Lalas joins this week's tribute the late guitarist.

(Listen to Alexi's "State of the Union" podcast on your favorite app.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Do you find yourself quoting '80s movies to coworkers and friendly endlessly? You aren't wasting everyone's time - you're providing useful workplace instruction! At least according to author and speaker Chris Clews, who is this week's guest on the show. He talks about his two books and how he ditched a marketing career to become a full-time '80s author. His two books - and counting - are called "What '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace."

Read more about Chris on his official website.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

David Diamond, co-founder and guitarist for Berlin, joins the show this week to talk about what the band - including Terri Nunn and John Crawford - is up to these days and discuss his long history in music, flying and much more. (Did you know he was almost a member of two other bands already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!?)

Follow his current campaign to become elected to the Truckee Tahoe Airport Board.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Hollywood has long been busy remaking our favorite '80s movies. But has anyone asked us for our picks? Nope! That's why we endorse these 10 movies - including classics like The Last Starfighter and Electric Dreams - for remakes.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

This week, we honor the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1983 but got no further. It's our "Close But No Cigar" show, featuring tunes by Culture Club, Greg Kihn, Air Supply and more.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We finally went to a place where nobody dared to go: Our tribute to Xanadu on its 40th anniversary. We honor the music - and the message - of the movie while discussing its many shortfalls and misfires. Included is an interview with Xanadu fans Don Fields and Ken Anderson along with a special introduction by Olivia Newton-John.

Find Ken's "Le Cinema" blog here. Here's the website for the Xanadu Preservation Society.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

This week's episode is a throwback to 2008 and our interview with Journey's bassist Ross Valory. (He's since left the band.) Sorry for the rerun, but everyone else was on vacation this week!

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We're not TOTALLY stuck in the '80s. Jen with One N returns to the show as we honor two years we love outside the '80s: 1979 and 1990. Enjoy a romp down amnesia lane with the Muppet Movie, Breaking Away, A Different World, and some amazing tunes.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

Are you ready for another round of "Crazy Covers from '80s Classics?" (That was rhetorical, boys...) This week's show features some truly painful music - and a few songs that are actually not half bad. We'll be playing covers of classics by U2, a-ha and ... well, we don't want to ruin the surprise.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We enjoy the music montages of the '80s by The Hood Internet and its creative minds Steve Reidell and Aaron Brink, who join the show to talk about their series and upcoming projects.

Find all the videos mentioned on the show at The Hood Internet's YouTube page. If you're interested in Steve's version of "Duke" by Genesis, find it on this Bandcamp page. And we encourage you to support SaveOurStages.com, which provides support for musicians and artists coping with the pandemic.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.

Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page.

We finally reached our 15th birthday. For this episode, we share our top 15 favorite interview moments from Stuck in the '80s history, including chats with Brian Johnson, Martha Quinn, Deborah Foreman, Steve Perry, John Parr, Dennis DeYoung, Carl Weathers, Tom Bailey, Stan Ridgway and many more.

We also have created a new "patron" program for Stuck in the '80s. To learn more, please visit our Patreon page.

Stay tuned for links to each interview from today's show.

Are you ready for this? These are YOUR picks for the Weirdest Covers of '80s Classics. Songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Depeche Mode and other acts get makeovers that will just freeze parts of your brain.

Plus, full seggies, shameful car stories and news about the podcast. Enjoy!

What 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 our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

What 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 time of booking to be eligible.

Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

Is 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 the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

We 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 and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

The 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: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

In 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 eligible.

We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com.

Can 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.

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Also, 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.

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"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.

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Also, 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.

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John 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!

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Some 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.

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The 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.

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Are 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.

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The 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.

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Was 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.

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Berlin 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.

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The 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.

We'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!

We 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.

Author 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.

Our '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.

Our 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.

Here'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.

For 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.

The 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.

Steve, 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!

Interview highlights and song memories of Neil Peart, Rush's legendary drummer who passed away at age 67.

We'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.

It'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.

Our 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.

Our 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.

We'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.

It'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 Mystery TV Theme Song."

Oh, 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).

Hey 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.

This 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.

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"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.

Oh, 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.

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It 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.

The 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 code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today.

It'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.

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We 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.

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We're also 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 code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today.

We 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.

Can 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.

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Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

Larry "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.

Are 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.

Pop 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 Bombas.com/80s and get 20 percent off your first purchase.

Photographer 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.

Hard 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.

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It'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.

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We 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!

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"Rerun? What's a rerun?" This week's show features our 2014 interview with Loverboy's Mike Reno. But we added brand-new seggies and more to the show. It's a great chat with the legendary frontman, who will be returning to the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise along with the rest of Loverboy.

Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping.

As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Dire Straits Legacy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.

What was it with movie dads in the '80s? Their intentions were good but their methods of showing love were ... well, often quite bad. In this week's podcast, Brad, Jen and Steve decide which movie dads were bad or good. Lots of laughs but a fair amount of tears as well.

Movies include: Parenthood, Dune, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller, Purple Rain and many more.

This week, we set the podcast time machine back to 1976! Why? To discover all the amazing tunes that topped out at NUMBER 2 on the charts! It's a weird and nostalgic show, but aren't they all?

Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun.

Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast!

As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.

We love hearing new music from our '80s heroes. In this episode, we highlight new singles from Howard Jones, Berlin and Tiffany. And we have a very odd conversation about body powder and candles.

Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast!

As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.

Everything has to come to an end, and that includes our favorite TV comedies in the '80s. In this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s, your hosts each share the finale that meant the most to them, including MASH, Newhart, Cheers and Family Ties. And we ask for your input on future episodes on this topic.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Care/of. Care/of is a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins, protein powders, and more, personalized just for you and delivered straight to your door. With spring upon us, it’s finally time to get back into a routine that empowers you to feel your best. Because you're a fan of Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal. For 30% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter 80s30. Taking care of yourself was never this easy or fun before Care/of.

We have the latest additions to the lineup for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise! It's Bret Michaels, Loverboy and Grandmaster Flash. We have some other lineup news as well. And we talk to cruise production manager Joey Fairchild about other news and gossip on our upcoming journey.

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Skylight. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any time, from anywhere. It sets up in under 60 seconds! Now, as a special Mother’s Day offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you text Stuck to 48-48-48.

This week, Spearsy and Jen with One N go deep with "Standing the Test of Time" as we examine which of our loves in the '80s have fared well over the following decades. From movies, TV shows, fashion and even snack food in the '80s, we discuss the pros and cons of our favorite things.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Skylight Frame. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any time, from anywhere. It sets up in under 60 seconds! Just plug in, use the touch screen to connect to your wireless network, and enjoy! Now, as a special Mother’s Day offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you text Stuck to 48-48-48.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new class of artists enshrined in their museum, but some of their songs sound awfully familiar. Yes, even rock gods recorded cover songs in the '80s. Spearsy and Jen with One N share three of their favorites, including tunes by The Cure, Roxy Music and Janet Jackson.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Robinhood. Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free. Robinhood is giving listeners of Stuck in the 80s a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.

The podcast is also sponsored this week by Care/Of, the monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter the promo code 80s.

It's April Fool's time again, but this year, we're going to wrap our arms around it and proudly admit to what us shamelessly laugh in the '80s. Brad, Jen and Spearsy confess to the songs, movies and people who gave us so much joy in our favorite decade.

Stuck in the '80s is a proud parter of The 80s Cruise. And the 2020 cruise is going to be even MORE epic than the first four journes. We have a new ship, new destinations and a larger than ever lineup of artists. Join us on March 8-15 on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for another adult version of spring break. And this time, the price INCLUDES your drink package. Artists performing on the Explorer of the Seas will include the B-52s, Berlin, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Tony Hadley, Tony Lewis, Dire Straits Legacy, Asia featuring John Payne, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Motels, Big Country, The Jets, Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves along with more acts to be announced soon. And when you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com.

We celebrate our 500th episode of Stuck in the '80s with a live interview of original MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood on board The 80s Cruise. We cover everything from Live Aid to the Us Festival to career regrets, the Rock Hall and more.

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Get $200 cabin credit when booking a stateroom on the 2020 voyage when using the promo code STUCK. Artists performing on the Explorer of the Seas will include the B-52s, Berlin, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Tony Hadley, Tony Lewis, Dire Straits Legacy, Asia featuring John Payne, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Motels, Big Country, The Jets, Bow Wow Wow's Annabella, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves along with more acts to be announced soon. Book online at www.the80scruise.com.

We're back from The 80s Cruise and our listeners were waiting for us with their suggestions for favorite "Two-Hit Wonders" from our favorite decade. We also give you our favorite moments from the 2019 voyage of our epic vacation.

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Wow, the performances just keep amazing everyone this year on The 80s Cruise. On today's quick show, we recap performances by Kenny Loggins and Sheila E. And we give you the lineup for the 2020 voyage.

Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N have finally reported from on board the Celebrity Infinity with what's happening on The 80s Cruise. Some strange tales for sure - but it's all in good fun.

In the '80s, we were just SO EXCITED. Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N share the events and milestones that got them "so excited" in our favorite decade.

Don't forget to download all our podcasts FOR FREE via your favorite podcast app. And don't miss our upcoming podcasts, including Episode 500, live from The 80s Cruise.

It hurts to be dubbed a "one-hit wonder." Does being a "two-hit wonder" feel any better? We list of top 5 ranking of two-hit wonders of the '80s, including bands such as ... well, we don't want to give it away just yet.

Stuck in the ‘80s this week is sponsored by Robinhood … Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free. While other brokerages charge up to $10 for every trade, Robinhood doesn’t charge any commission fees, so you can trade stocks and keep all of your profits. Plus, there is no account minimum deposit needed to get started, so you can start investing at any level. Robinhood is giving listeners of Stuck in the 80s a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.

The '80s had a ton of musical duets - some good, some bad. Okay, some were really bad. But a handful were so unlikely that we're amazed they even happened. So this week Spearsy, Brad in LA and Jen with One N share their favorite unlikely music duets of the '80s.

Special thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. Listen to the episode for a special deal from Mint Mobile.

"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is 30 years old?!? No way! Yes way, Ted! Spearsy, B-Rad and Dave Dirt remember the movie's best lines and underrated music in this tribute show.

Also, we have the latest scoop on the new movie "Bill & Ted Face the Music."

We're constantly amazed how some of our favorite songs of the '80s turn out to be cover songs. And most of the time, nobody really appreciated the original. Go figure. In this week's show, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N share cover songs by Toni Basil, Big Pig and Hall & Oates.

Stuck in the '80s is a proud partner of The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code PARTY to get amazing discounts on cabins for the 2019 voyage, featuring performances by Kenny Loggins, Sheila E, OMD, The Fixx, Starship, Berlin, Cutting Crew, English Beat and more.

We have the scoop on some news about the 2019 and 2020 sailings of The 80s Cruise. This week's show features an interview with Joey Fairchild, one of the creators of the cruise. We have details about some of the 2019 performances and the sailing dates and ship name for the 2020 cruise - and more.

Stuck in the '80s this week is brought to you by Robinhood - not the movie, the investing app. Robinhood lets you buy and sell stocks, options, cryptos and more - all commission-free. And because you're a listener to Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal. Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com. Finally an app that turns your phone into an investing machine.

Do you ever crave a fresh start? A comeback? Just a do-over? A handful of amazing actors, musicians and artists staged incredible comebacks in the '80s, so we celebrate their "new starts" in our first show of 2019.

Stuck in the '80s is happy to welcome back Care/Of as a sponsor of the podcast. Care/Of is the monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. Hey, it's a new year, and that means you probably made your health and wellness a top priority so why not get the help you need from the experts. And because you're a listener of Stuck in the '80s, you get 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins. Just go to TakeCareOf.com and enter The promo code 80s.

It's the holiday season and that means it's time for our annual stocking stuffer episode: the outtake reel. Brad and Spearsy relive their favorite moments of 2018 and then we unleash the insanity of the moments you never got to hear.

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We're also sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Die Hard - is it a Christmas movie or not? Brad and Spearsy try to answer the question, but does anyone really care? It's just an amazing movie and it just turned 30 years old!

We honor "Die Hard," share our favorite stories about the movie and even have a "Die Hard" quiz for you on this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s.

We're sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Nick Heyward has made some amazing music over the last several decades, beginning with his '80s band Haircut 100 and then continuing into a solo career that gave us a new sound and new take on life. This week, Nick joins Spearsy for an incredible conversation that covers his early influences, his new home in Florida and his plans for more music in the coming years.

This week's episode also includes Listener Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. And we throw a new seggie idea out there.

We're sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Looking for the perfect present for the '80s fan in your life? You're in luck because this week on the podcast we share a bunch of cool ideas in the gift-giving department. Plus, we share our ideas of the "dream" gift for each of us.

Find the links to all these ideas on our blog at sit80s.com.

True story: Stuck in the '80s has never done a full episode on Talking Heads. So we fix that - times two - this week by covering the movie "True Stories" and its signature soundtrack. Special guest host is cartoonist and musician Douglas Arthur.

Stuck in the '80s is proud to have Robinhood as a sponsor for this week's show. Robinhood lets you buy and sell stock, options and more - all commission free. And because Robinhood is a sponsor of Stuck in the '80s, they're offering our listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.

Stuck in the '80s is also partners with The 80s Cruise - spring vacation for adults! The 80s Cruise has created some special discounted rates for Stuck in the '80s listeners for its 2019 voyage. A veranda stateroom (with a private balcony) is just $2,100 a person - or just $300 a day. An ocean-view stateroom is only $1,750 a person ($250 a day). And an inside cabin is $1,400 (or $200 a day). All prices include port charges, taxes and gratuities, and all performances, interviews, parties and events presented on the cruise. Go to www.the80scruise.com to book. The promo code to use when booking is STUCK80.

Jen with One N, B-Rad and Spearsy had to reach a compromise on this week's Thanksgiving-themed podcast: We decided to honor both the biggest "turkeys" of the '80s - movies, songs and more that were huge busts - but also agreed to hand holds and say what we were thankful for. (Spearsy was thankful that part of the show only lasted 5 minutes.)

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Hims, a new wellness brand for men. Look, it's just a fact of life. If you're stuck in the '80s, you're probably also stuck in your 40s or 50s, and that means your glorious '80s mullet or feathered hair look isn't ever coming back. But help is here with Hims. Stuck in the '80s listeners get a trial month of Hims for just $5 today right now while supplies last. Go to forhims.com/80s for your special deal.

Oh yes, 1988 seemed like the dark ages for some music fans in our beloved decade. The magic of the early '80s was gone, and FM waves had been invaded by hair metal and teen pop queens. But there were some albums still worth discovering, including Tracy Chapman's self-titled album and a really fun (if not also dark) disc by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This week we again honor the year 1988.

Stuck in the '80s is a partner of Audible, which offers you 30 days to try Audible free, including your choice of any audiobook plus two Audible Originals. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500.

Stuck in the '80s is also a partner of HelloFresh. Brad and Steve are actually fulltime paying customers as well! Because you’re a listener at Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a brand-new special deal. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.

We've been waiting seemingly forever to get our first look at the new Queen bio-pic Bohemian Rhapsody, and now the Stuck in the '80s gang is ready to give you our review.

Ben Foster and Mark Dennis are co-directors of a "Time Trap," a new movie that takes inspiration from many of the time travel movies of our beloved '80s. They join the show this week to talk about the latest work, Hollywood's love affair with '80s remakes and more.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by ForHims.com. Save $20 off your first month of the Hims anti-aging kit. Go to forhims.com/80scare.

We're also proud to announce our latest partner: Robinhood, an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos - all commission-free. Robinhood is giving Stuck in the '80s listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com.

Just in time for halloween, we honor the ghost with the most, the after-world’s greatest bio-exorcist. Thirty years after we loved him in the cineplex, we finally are ready to celebrate Beetlejuice.

We are happy to welcome a new sponsor to Stuck in the '80s. It's Mack Weldon, manufacturers of comfortable and functional clothes. The folks at Mack Weldon are confident you’ll like the product. If you aren’t happy with your first pair of boxers, briefs, whatever you wear (probably something unusual, just like John Winger) – you can keep it and Mack Weldon will refund your money, no questions asked. For 20% off your first order visit mackweldon.com and use promo code 80s at checkout.

We are also thrilled to be partner with Audible, the best source for audio books so you can spend your time more wisely. And we're happy to announce that there's a new program called Audible Originals, which are exclusive audio titles created by celebrated storytellers from worlds as diverse as theater, journalism, literature, and more. Get your first audiobook free and choose two titles from a curated list of Audible Originals when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500.

Oh, October 1988 ... you truly were a mixed bag at the old cineplex. Still, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N each found one movie to honor on its 30th anniversary: Tapeheads, Lair of the White Worm and Mystic Pizza. (Which co-host picked the chick flick? You won't know until you listen.)

This week's show is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sails with Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., OMD, Berlin, The Fixx, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, The English Beat, Starship and more this spring. Go to www.the80scruise.com to book and use the promo code STUCK to save hundreds off listed prices.

We would also like to thank HelloFresh, our favorite meal-delivery service. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.

Brad and Steve gather for a quick show to assess the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019, which includes several '80s acts and the bands that influenced them.

We're not TOTALLY stuck in the '80s ... we still listen to new music from '80s artists. So this week, we put the spotlight on four new albums from musicians we loved in the '80s: Dee Snider, Tony Lewis, Judas Priest and Kim Wilde.

This week's show is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sails with Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., OMD, Berlin, The Fixx, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, The English Beat, Starship and more this spring. Go to www.the80scruise.com to book and use the promo code STUCK to save hundreds off listed prices.

We would also like to thank HelloFresh, our favorite meal-delivery service. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.

Eighties News Now returns with news items on The Goldbergs, Eddie Murphy's latest movie and the third single from Steve Perry's new solo album. Plus, we share listener emails about 30-year reunions.

Stuck in the '80s is happy to have HIMS as a sponsor of our podcast. Save $20 off your first month of the HIMS Anti-Aging Kit. Go to forhims.com/80scare.

We're also proud to announce we're now partners with Audible, the world's leading audio book provider. Get your first audiobook free and choose two titles from a curated list of Audible Originals when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit audible.com/radical or text stuck in the '80s to 500500.

We tip our cowboy hats to the Bandit. It’s our tribute show to the late Burt Reynolds, featuring our favorite movie clips and stories about the late actor.

Special thanks to our sponsor Gametime. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s.

And don't forget to join us on The 80s Cruise this spring. Featuring performances by Kenny Loggins, OMD, Berlin, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, English Beat, The Fixx and many more, the cruise sets sail March 2 out of Fort Lauderdale on the Celebrity Infinity. Use the promo code STUCK for the best discounts for first-time guests.

The '80s were full of amazing cover songs, but only three topped the charts when they were originally released and again in the '80s. We talk about those tunes from Club Nouveau, Banarama and Kim Wilde.

Plus, full seggies, including a rare edition of PPTMN.

Special thanks to our partner The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code STUCK to get your best rates for new cruises. The Celebrity Infinity leaves March 2 from Fort Lauderdale. Performers include Kenny Loggins, OMD, The Fixx, English Beat, Berlin, Sheila E, Dee Snider, Starship, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, Grandmaster Flash and more.

Stuck in the ‘80s is happy to announce we have another new sponsor. It’s Gametime - the top destination for last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and shows. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s.

As always, we thank our longtime partner HelloFresh for their support. HelloFresh is our favorite meal kit delivery service because they shop, plan and deliver step by step recipes and pre-measured ingredients to our doors each week. For a total of $60 off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.

The summer is over and the Stuck in the '80s hosts are taking the podcast time machine back to the season-ending moments from their beloved decade. We talk about the movies, music and memories of Summer in the '80s.

Stuck in the '80s is a proud partner of The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code AUGUST when booking to get your best deal on select cabins and a pair of free drink packages. The ship leaves from Fort Lauderdale on March 2. Bands on the Celebrity Infinity this year include Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, OMD, The English Beat, The Fixx, Berlin, Cutting Crew, Sheila E, Starship, Club Nouveau, Grandmaster Flash and more.

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Stuck in the '80s is also sponsored by RX Bars. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/radical and enter promo code: radical at checkout. Healthy food never tasted this good.

Special thanks to podcast-safe music this week from Bensound, featuring the song Clear Day.

In this special bonus episode of Stuck in the '80s, we talk to JT Watters, the cruise director of The 80s Cruise. JT will tell us his favorite secret getaways on the ship, his favorite port activities for 2019 and his memories of a very bawdy rendition of Twister on the 2016 voyage.

Don't forget to use the special promo code AUGUST to save big on select cabins and to score free drink packages.

For every "Family Ties" in the '80s, there was a "Small Wonder." For each "A-Team," a "Manimal." Forgotten TV podcast host Chris Cooling joins the show this week to share his picks for the Top 5 TV Misfires of the '80s.

Stuck in the ‘80s is happy to announce we have another new sponsor. It’s Gametime - the top destination for last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and shows. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s.

Stuck in the '80s is also proud to announce that RXBAR is now a sponsor of Stuck in the 80s. RX BAR is the whole food protein bar that labels all its core ingredients in huge letters right on the front of each package, so you know you’re eating right. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/radical and enter promo code: radical at checkout.

What a roller-coaster week for '80s fans! We get new music from Steve Perry. Madonna turns 60. And we lost Aretha Franklin. We explore it all and relive our 2011 interview with Steve Perry (included in this show).

Special thanks to our Sponsor Simple Contacts. Try it for yourself & save $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/RADICAL or entering the code RADICAL at checkout.

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Actor Graham Verchere is our special guest as we talk about his new movie "Summer of '84," a thriller set in our beloved '80s. You can see "Summer of 84" in select theaters August 10th and on VOD and digital platforms August 24th.

Also this week, the return of "Please Please Tell Me Now."

As always, we thank our longtime partner HelloFresh for their support. HelloFresh is our favorite meal kit delivery service because they shop, plan and deliver step by step recipes and pre-measured ingredients to our doors each week. For a total of $60 off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.

Mike Hipple is the author of a new book about our decade: "80s Redux: Your Favorite Musicians Today." He joins us on this week's podcast to talk about his book and his encounters with some of the most beloved artists of our decade, including Dave Wakeling of the English Best, Cindy Wilson of the B-52s and more.

Mike is also giving away a free signed copy of his book for this week's seggie winner.

Also, always we thank our sponsors for making Stuck in the '80s happen. This week, that includes The 80s Cruise. Use the promo AUGUST for special pricing and a full year to pay it off.

Also, we thanks HIMS.com, the best way to tackle your hair loss and sexual wellness challenges. Go to ForHIMS.com/80s and get a free trial for just $5.

Thanks thanks for music supplied by Breakfast Club - 80s Revisited and Dark Light - 80s Revisited.

Remember way back in ye olden days when Stuck in the '80s promised to do more shows on metal? Well, we did one. And now we're doing another. Special guest host Dave Dirt joins to show to give up the goods on three amazing metal albums that turned 30 in 2018.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code SIT80s to get a free drink package on select cabins. And then start prepping for our Big '80s Trivia challenges, hosted by B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N next year.

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What's that quote from Tom Cruise in "Cocktail?" All things end badly - otherwise they wouldn't end. So how did the '80s end? With a bang or a whimper? Or was it just a overly choreographed music video from some one-hot wonder. On this week's podcast, we revisit an older episode and second-guess our picks for songs that ended the '80s.

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This week's episode is also sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code SIT80s when you book a Veranda Stateroom or higher at the First Time Guest Price and the first two people in the cabin receive a free Classic Beverage Package (a $409 value).

End date: August 15, 2018.

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The 2019 voyage of The 80s Cruise is shaping up to be truly unique. A new ship. New theme nights. New bands, of course. And to help us all wrap our nostalgia-filled brains around it, The 80s Cruise production manager Joey Fairchild visits the podcast to give us the latest scoop.

Plus, Spearsy tries to stump Brad in LA and Jen With One N with a special cruise trivia challenge.

Special thanks to music contributions by Kenny Loggins (I'm Alright), Check Battery Daily (theme music) and Kevin MacLeod (Cold Funk - Funkorama).

Midnight Run, probably the best road movie of the '80s, is now 30 years old. Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin gave us one of the best anti-buddy flicks of our time, so our hosts gather to honor the film - and Spearsy continues to work out issues related to "Lasangerie Girl." Plus, there's an unrelated but epic fight over ... Star Trek?!?

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We don't like to "work negative" when it comes to our love of the '80s, but this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s shines a light (and throws some ... well, you know) at movie sequels in our decade. We also name the movies for which we'd still love to see a sequel.

B-Rad and Jen With One N return to this week's show, which includes special offers from HelloFresh for ForHIMS.com.

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Listen to new music from Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins along with the latest releases from The English Beat and Tony Hadley. Plus, what to watch on TV this summer and more.

Also, we give you the latest scoop on a holiday sale at The 80s Cruise. Plus, special offers from Green Chef and ForHIMS.com.

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Ever wonder when the '80s sound really began? It wasn't on Jan. 1, 1980. In fact, the roots of '80s music go back 50 years - at least - when bands such as the Velvet Underground were roaming the recording studios of the world. It evolved further in the '70s thanks to Roxy Music, David Bowie, Blondie and The Knack. We revisit a podcast we recorded five years ago in this week's episode.

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It's been 30 years since Tom Hanks first made a wish to make it "Big." We honor the anniversary of his 1988 film with clips, trivia and more.

Also this week, full seggies including Listener Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune.

Summer time in the '80s meant one thing: Beaches, booze and ... books?!? Yes, for the first time ever, Stuck in the '80s has compiled a Summer Reading List. It's full of books set in or about the '80s. Plus, we have our listener picks for great books as well.

Listen to the show to find out why we like them. But we also promised people we'd list them here as well. So here you go:

Opening music: "Read a Book" by Falco

Bonus song: "Everyday I Write the Book" by Elvis Costello

Gayle's book blog: Everyday I Write the Book Blog

Gayle's pick: "Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists And Songs That Defined The 80s" by Lori Majewski and Jonathan Bernstein

Steve's pick: "World in My Eyes" by Richard Blade

Jen's pick: "Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Lessons We Learned from Eighties Movies (and Why We Don't Learn Them from Movies Anymore)" by Hadley Freeman

Brad's pick: "The Speed of Sound - Breaking the Barriers Between Music and Technology" by Thomas Dolby

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It's summertime again. Time to oil up the time machine and go back to the decade of memories, music and movies. Hear our favorite songs and movie clips. B-Rad and Spearsy also share their favorite summer moments. And we revisit a podcast episode we recorded 10 years ago!

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Come join B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N on the 2019 voyage to the Western Caribbean along with Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Sheila E, Berlin, OMD, The Fixx, Cutting Crew, English Beat, Grandmaster Flash and Club Nouveau.

Stuck in the '80s has a new sponsor and their name is Care Of. Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service made from effective, quality ingredients personally tailored to your exact needs. And because you're a listener to Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal from Care Of. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter 80s. Taking your vitamins hasn't been this easy since your mom handed you a Flintstones chewable pill back in the '80s.

Do you pine for the days when Juice Newton, Sheena Easton and Olivia-Newton John ruled the pop charts? You know, the year 1982. This week's podcast celebrates six songs from 1982 that were huge hits - and yet we rarely hear them anymore. B-Rad, Jen with One N and Spearsy pick their favorites and tell you the stories behind the tunes.

This week's podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code STUCK when booking to save hundreds off advertised rates. The ship sails March 2, 2019, with performers Kenny Loggins, Berlin, OMD, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, The Fixx, English Beat and more. Stuck in the '80s hosts Steve, Brad and Jen will all be on the trip next year to host trivia battles.

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There's been a lot of chatter about "Cobra Kai," the 10-episode sequel to the "Karate Kid" movies on YouTube Red. This week, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N give you their honest review of what they've seen so far. We strike fast, strike hard and show no mercy.

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sail with B-Rad, Jen and Spearsy in March 2019 on the Celebrity Infinity. The 7-day cruise includes stops in Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Belize. Artists performing include Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Berlin, Sheila E, Starship, The Fixx, English Beat, OMD, Club Nouveau and Grandmaster Flash! Remember to use the promo code STUCK when booking to save hundreds.

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Are you still kicking yourself for a concert you missed in the '80s? Maybe you have a bucket list of artists you want to see BUT you have a specific venue in mind. That's the premise our "Dream Concerts of the '80s" episode. B-Rad, Just Drew and Spearsy reveal their picks AND we share our favorite listener picks.

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So many amazing albums were released in 1988, it was tough for Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N to just pick three. Today includes tributes to Prince, the Smithereens and They Might Be Giants.

Also, we reveal the full 10 songs in that tricky piano montage for Name that '80s Tune AND we give you another brand-new montage to solve.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join our hosts in 2019 on the Celebrity Infinity along with Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Berlin, OMD, The Fixx, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, the English Beat, Club Nouveau and more.

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Which three '80s celebrities would you invite to your dinner party? Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N give you their picks. Plus, we honor our favorite picks from our listeners.

Also this episode, the latest edition of Take This Job and Shove It. And Jen With One N has a new round of her trivia game. PLUS, there's some other random big news.

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We had some AMAZING summer movies back in 1988 - and then we had a few that are so epic in their awfulness that we only dub them as the "summer stinkers." Here are our top 5 picks for worst movies from the summer of 1988.

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Spearsy and Jen With One N take a break from the '80s and explore the nostalgia of other years outside our beloved decade.

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This week Spearsy and B-Rad review the movie "Ready Player One," but no worries - they don't give away any big spoilers. Also this week: the return of Mystery Movie Moment and Listener Mailbag. And our picks for the top 5 movies that are nostalgic for the '80s.

This week's episode is sponsored by BevStow. Save 25 percent off when ordering by using the promo code PODFAN25. Also, special thanks to our good friends at HelloFresh. The ultimate meal-delivery service is a godsend to Brad and Spearsy. And you can save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering.

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So this is new: Spearsy and B-Rad record a podcast before a live studio audience while on The 80s Cruise! Special friends of the podcast join us on stage to tell us what they love most about the '80s. Plus, reviews of Berlin and Rick Springfield.

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We are mere hours away from the end of the 2018 voyage of The 80s Cruise. We review some of the amazing shows and tell you what happened during our special trivia session with Katrina.

Hello from Ocho Rios in Jamaica, where the Celebrity Summit is docked for a day of fun during The 80s Cruise. In today's mini-episode, we review concerts by Lou Gramm and Billy Ocean, and we give you a taste of the trivia questions we've been asking so far. Come join us for 2019.

Hey, remember us? We're at sea today on The 80s Cruise. It's Day 3 already and we're just now logging in to give you the 411 of the trip so far, including reviews of Mike and the Mechanics, Loverboy and Katrina. (Hint: Katrina is AMAZING). We'll be back later this week with more podcasts from the Celebrity Summit.

Oh, 1981 - how could we ever forget you? You gave us infamous tunes by Rick Springfield, Kim Carnes and Sheena Easton. But you also gave us some tunes we haven't heard in a while. We're looking at you, Santana and Manhattan Transfer.

In this week's podcast, B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N revisit the forgotten hits of 1981. Plus Listener Mailbag and "Take This Job and Shove It."

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering.

We're back to throw some love on more acoustic versions of classic '80s songs. This week, Jen with One N, B-Rad and Spearsy honor acoustic tunes by Van Halen, John Waite and Tommy Tutone.

There's something very, very different about this week's podcast on Dirty Dancing. A new pair of hosts give the movie a unique spin in the show. Also this week, our trivia seggie returns, and we have three contestants instead of two.

John Williams composed the very soundtrack of the '80s - and so many other decades. But during our beloved decade, he gave us 15 brilliant pieces of work. In this week's podcast, B-Rad, Just Drew and Spearsy pick their top 5 John Williams scores of the '80s - and a few that fell outside our decade.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering.

Our special Valentine's Day show continues with Strange Loves of the '80s, Part 2. This week we reveal our irrational loves in television and food. Spoiler alert: Spearsy's food picks will leave you queasy. Jen with One N and B-Rad won't make matters much better.

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We lost John Mahoney to cancer this past weekend. Spearsy and Brad talk about his legacy and revisit our Say Anything show, recorded in 2014 to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary.

For Valentine's Day this year, Spearsy, Brad in LA and Jen with One N decide to confess their "strange loves" in the '80s. Not relationships - but rather our strange loves in music, movies and more. This is part 1 of that series.

Also, listener mailbox is full of stories of job woes, thus creating an entirely new seggie for the podcast.

We all had crazy part-time jobs in the '80s. Here are our favorite untold stories about how we made a living as teenagers. Plus, some big news from Spearsy.

Nearly four decades ago, we were all still listening to the disco-infused anthems of Kenny Loggins, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson and more. Here are our favorite "forgotten" hits of 1980.

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Eighties News Now returns with items on the Go-Go's, Retro Futura Tour's lineup for 2018, Rick Springfield's latest news and the return of Michael J. Fox.

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It's a new year. Time to strip down and focus on the basics. The songs, we mean! We begin a new series of shows today on Acoustic Takes on '80s Classics. Today's show features songs by Rick Springfield, The Cure and Asia.

Send in your suggestions for acoustic songs to feature in future installments of this series to podcast@sit80s.com.

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Happy New Year and welcome to our annual bloopers reel here at Stuck in the '80s. This year we had 53 shows worth of outtakes to pick from. That's a record number of shows for a year!

Have a safe holiday season and we'll see you again next week at Stuck in the '80s.

Broadcast News and Moonstruck were both released on the exact same day: Dec. 16, 1987. Both were Oscar-nominated movies with stellar casts. But which was the better romantic comedy? Guest hosts Jen with One N and Gayle in DC join the show this week to render judgement.

Plus full seggies and a special offer from Draft Kings. And don't forget there's less than 90 days to The 80s Cruise. There are still cabins available so come join Spearsy, B-Rad, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Berlin, the MTV veejays and many more.

Pee Wee Herman, Alf and even He-Man had holiday TV specials in the '80s. But were they any good? (One is just downright bizarre. Okay, so all three were.) Here are the holiday TV specials we grew up with in our beloved decade - along with three other classics from previous decades.

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Draft Kings and The 80s Cruise. Listen to the show for a special offer from Draft Kings. And use the promo code STUCK when booking The 80s Cruise.

Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens is gone too soon. We remember the rocker with his music and our memories. This week's guest co-host is Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast.

Not just another podcast about '80s Christmas music. We go dark for the holidays with our depressing songs of the season playlist. Oh, Brad tries to save the day with happier songs, but his choices are suspect at best.

Featuring songs by The Waitresses, Erasure and more.

This episode is sponsored by Draft Kings. Listen to the show for a special offer for Stuck in the '80s fans.

How did we go this long in Stuck in the '80s history without honoring "The Untouchables?" Maybe we were just waiting for the right moment - like the flick turning 30 years old.

Still, Spearsy and Brad in LA do their best to show why "The Untouchables" is still untouchable. The story. The city. The style. Here endeth the lesson.

Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. There are still cabins left on the 2018 voyage, featuring performances by Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Billy Ocean, Lou Gramm, Berlin, Mike + The Mechanics, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Thomas Dolby and The Tubes.

Back in 2006, Stuck in the '80s was just a year old, but we felt fancy enough to honor Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. The show, just 30 minutes long, was one of the first episodes we really felt good about when we were done. And not just for all the suggestive humor.

Now, on Thriller's 35th anniversary, we go back in time to honor the album, the artist and the episode we recorded 11 years ago. Listen for some familiar voices and names and just smile.

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What happens when 900 crazy fans of the '80s descend upon a luxury all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean? You get 80s in the Sand. Spearsy reviews his week in Punta Cana.

Also full seggies including a couple great "Listener Mailbag" letters.

This podcast episode is sponsored by BarkBox. Listen to the show for a special offer from the company for Stuck in the '80s fans.

Gayle in DC joins Steve and Brad to ask a ton of questions about the show: how did it start, how does it get made, and how much longer do we think we'll keep at it? We gaze deep into our '80s navel on this one!

And if that wasn't enough sharing, stick around for seggies, with a PPTMN sent in by pirate royalty.

Here's our final (maybe) report from 80s in the Sand in Punta Cana. We're live at the Breathless Resort in the Dominican Republic for reviews of concerts by Howard Jones, Loverboy, Tom Bailey and Berlin. Plus, our much-requested review of Presidente beer.

Spearsy is alive - sort of - and reporting live from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic where Loverboy, Berlin, Howard Jones and so many more bands are performing this week. Hear what he's done so far.

Steve and Brad go meta with a top-ten list of '80s songs that aren't just nostalgic but that specifically address the passage of time. It's like they knew we were going to be thinking about them!

Come for the sad stories, stick around for the seggies!

This show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Listen to the show for a special money-saving offer!

We honor two movies most of '80s Nation has never seen or forgotten: "Made in Heaven" and "No Man's Land."

Also full seggies plus a sneak peak at the next few show's we're producing.

We're back with Part 2 of our Halloween Songs of the '80s series. This time, we let you - our listeners - pick your favorite songs. And to be honest: We like your picks better than ours!

This episode is sponsored by Away Travel. Listen to the show for a special offer from this amazing luggage company. (Brad is pretty much in love with his Away Travel carry-on.)

"The Princess Bride" is now 30 years old?!? How did that happen? Only Miracle Max knows for sure, but Spearsy and B-Rad celebrate their favorite moments in this timeless classic.

This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BarkBox. Listen to the show for a special discount for listeners of our show. Also, we have some news on The 80s Cruise.

Looking for creepy songs for an '80s Halloween playlist? Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N offer up their personal Top 10 list of spooky songs from the '80s.

Is your favorite '80s Halloween song missing from our list? We're doing a Part 2 show with listener songs. Just email your suggestions to podcast@sit80s.com.

This show is sponsored by HelloFresh and BarkBox. Listen to the show for special money-saving offers from our partners. Also, we have news on The 80s Cruise, including a way to be invited to our Private Movie Screening onboard the Celebrity Summit.

Tom Petty was a hero and a hell-raiser. He made music for every decade. He made music people will still be listening to 50 years from now. He may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten.

In this week's podcast, our three hosts share their favorite songs and memories of the Head Heartbreaker.

Three more noteworthy albums just turned 30, so we honor them on this week's show. Music by Rush, The Smiths and INXS. Brad in LA, Jen with One N and Spearsy return with full seggies and some weird '80s obsessions.

Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order by using the promo code RADICAL 30 when joining. And don't forget to join the Stuck in the '80s league on Fan Duel. Details in the show.

Two more underappreciated movies just turned 30 years old this morth, and they both star the same guy: Jim Belushi. We honor "Real Men" and "The Principal" on this week's show.

Also, Mystery Movie Moment, Name That '80s Tune and the scoop on a sale for Star Trek: The Cruise. Plus, we give you the details on how to join us in the Stuck in the '80s league on Fan Duel!

As Spearsy digs out from Hurricane Irma, we take a quick look at the stormiest moments of the '80s.

Plus the answer to a tough Mystery TV seggie and a special deal from our sponsor FanDuel!

In the '80s, we were so hot for the teachers. In this show, we honor our favorite movie, TV and real teachers from the 1980s, including figures from Head of the Class, Stand and Deliver, Better Off Dead and more.

Plus, Jen With One N introduces a brand-new game show that we play during the seggies.

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We honor three more rockers who went solo in the '80s: Dennis DeYoung, Jane Wiedlin and Jerry Harrison. Also, full seggies!

Richard Blade, the voice of Sirius XM First Wave and KROQ pioneer, joins Spearsy for a chat about his career, his friendship with Depeche Mode, his upcoming biography and his appearance at '80s In the Sand.

Also included in this week's show: The saddest letter yet from "Wearybear" on love mistakes, return of Mystery TV Theme Song and an amazing deal from our new sponsor Away.

Part 6 of our series on amazing tunes from the '80s that are actually covers from earlier years. Featuring guest co-host Gayle in DC. Also full seggies and a special alert about our promo code expiring soon for the '80s Cruise.

So much news to discuss this week: a spinoff of the Karate Kid, troubles with Journey, Miami Vice's return to TV and so much more. Plus, we have special news about the promo code for The 80s Cruise.

We honor two underrated movies from the summer of 1982: Night Shift and The Beastmaster. So stirring is our tribute that you'll immediately want to adopt ferrets as pets - or become pimps. One or the other.

This episode also features full seggies and the answers to our trivia challenge. Enjoy.

Loverboy co-founder and lead guitarist Paul Dean joins the show to talk about the band's start in Canada, the inspiration behind some of the band's biggest hits and their upcoming performances at 80s in the Sand and The 80s Cruise.

Plus, we have Reader Mailbag and the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. And we throw down a challenge to fans of the Bangles and Go-Go's.

The '80s Cruise director reveals the final lineup of theme nights for the 2018 voyage. Also, trivia challenge for you at home and full seggies!

Were they midnight movies or just classic cult flicks? We love them all the same. This show we honor Heavy Metal, Ladies and Gentlemen - The Fabulous Stains, Rock n' Roll High School and Where the Buffalo Roam. Featuring guest hosts Just Drew and Jen with One N.

We rarely talk about TV in the '80s, do we? That changes this week when we honor three '80s flicks that became noteworthy (if short-lived) TV series: Blue Thunder, Fast Times and Alien Nation. Featuring a special guest host!

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And email us for our special promo codes for '80s in the Sand and The 80s Cruise. Both events sponsor Stuck in the '80s and feature trivia sessions from your '80s pals.

We asked for your favorite sounds of summer from the '80s and you delivered, along with some fun letters. Plus, full seggies.

Sponsored by The 80s Cruise, 80s in the Sand and Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first Hello Fresh order by using the promo code RADICAL 30.

Here are two '80s movies that nobody talks about: Roxanne and Dragnet. But why? We honor these flicks on their 30th anniversary. Also, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. And we say goodbye to a special friend of the show and our '80s family.

Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30. And don't forget to reach out to us at podcast@sit80s.com for promo codes to The 80s Cruise and 80s in the Sand.

B-Rad, Speary and Jen with One N return with their fave songs of the summer. Sponsored by The '80s Cruise. Save $1,000 or more when using the promo code STUCK. Also, visit our partner Hello Fresh and save $30 when using the promo code RADICAL 30.

Author and podcaster Scott Ryan joins the show to talk about his new book "Thirtysomething at 30." Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of his book, which interviews all the main players in the landmark '80s TV show. Also, full seggies. Sponsored by 80s in the Sand and HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first HelloFresh order using the promo code RADICAL 30.

It's graduation season. Time to think back to the movies that colored our view of high school and college graduation in the 80s, including Back to School, St. Elmo's Fire, Say Anything and more. B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N share their own stories too. Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30.

'80s News Now returns with a review of U2 at the Rose Bowl, some disturbing news about a Top Gun sequel and the passing of screen legend Roger Moore.

Martha Quinn talks about her radio show, Journey and Steve Perry's reunion and the future of the '80s Revolution in this long-awaited interview.

We honor our favorite TV and movie moms of the '80s on Mother's Day, including moms from Valley Girl, Thirtysomething, Better Off Dead and more. Plus, full seggies and a special offer from HelloFresh for '80s Nation.

Do you hate remakes of '80s movies? There were just as many remakes in the '80s, including some movies you swore had to be original. Spearsy, B-Rad and Gayle in DC share some of their favorite movies that were actually remakes. Plus, the return of Mystery TV Theme Song.

Part 2 of our interview with Berlin's Terri Nunn. Terri talks about the early days of the band, the US Festival, her acting career, and her reunion with John Crawford. (Warning: Some salty language)

Berlin's Terri Nunn talks about The 80s Cruise, 80s in the Sand and her upcoming performance at Epcot in Orlando. Also her early music influences and reaction to David Bowie's passing. This is Part One of the Stuck in the '80s interview with Terri Nunn. (Warning: the language gets a little salty.)

Our tournament is over and you have decided on who was the best movie villain of the '80s. Plus, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme song.

We explore the music of 1987 and feature albums that were maybe a little more off the radar, including records by The Cars and Oingo Boingo. Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring hosts Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N.

So many great albums to choose from in 1987, right? Spearsy, B-Rad and J With One N each pick one disc that they loved back in the day. Plus the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song.

We reveal the results of round 1 and 2 of the movie villain tournament and the round 3 matchups. Plus, full seggies.

Spearsy and B-Rad talk up two movies from March 1987 that are largely forgotten: Blind Date and Tin Men. Also a brand-new seggie on TV theme songs.

It's the return of our annual Stuck in the '80s tournament - The National Eighties Tournament. NET, baby! This year, we ask you to vote for your favorite '80s movie villain. Plus, nearly-full seggies and a tribute to Bill Paxton.

Brad and Spearsy wrap up The 80s Cruise one final time. But hey, there are also fresh seggies for the second half of the show! And some trivia questions!

Oh my god! What have you missed? Everything! Morris Day! Cheap Trick! Playing Star Trek trivia with Information Society. Find out what else.

The cruise is halfway over?!? That's not possible. We have stories on Tom Bailey, Howard Jones and Terri Nunn in one of the greatest shows we've ever seen.

Were the VJs drunk? How did Tom Bailey sound on Night One? And what else crazy is happening on The '80s Cruise? We answer all this and more.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen talk about our favorite couples of the 1980s - our favorite fictional couples, our favorite real-life couples, and our favorite crushes.

Plus full seggies!

With a new year upon us, Brad and Steve look back at the movies, music and TV shows that made news 30 years ago. Plus seggies!

Our annual Bloopers Show hopefully puts an end to 2016.

When you can't find the words to honor a beloved icon, borrow his. Thanks for lending yours to us, George Michael.

Our hosts go dark this holiday season with their top 5 favorite "dark" holiday movies. Plus the darkest PPTMN ever!

Thirty years ago, pop culture faced its biggest crisis to date. Three decades later, we tell the tale.

Time to revisit one of our favorite holiday podcasts from 2006 while still giving you fresh seggies!

No political parties. No campaign signs. Only winners in this special "Reunification" show where we aim to find common ground for '80s Nation.

BONUS LINK: Here's a YouTube playlist with all the music from this show

The gang honors three more albums that they connected with in 1986, including gems from XTC, Queen and the Smithereens. Plus full seggies.

BONUS LINK: Here's a Spotify playlist with the albums we discuss!

No, we haven't been meditating all month - just wrestling with a crocodile of a technical problem. But we're BAAAACK with a quick look at this week's '80s news!

Join Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen to hear what solutions we can provide to your paltry costume-related dilemmas, and to find out how much mad cash the boys in Spinal Tap have made in royalties.

Dane Butcher, the master of ceremonies onboard The '80s Cruise, joins us to talk about the 2016 trip and to give us the scoop on the 2017 voyage. Plus, full seggies and a new finale idea.

Lots of time to record, so little news to talk about. Wait. Strike that. Reverse it.

Eighties pop princess Tiffany joins the show to talk about the early days of MTV, why she's coming back to the '80s Cruise in 2017 and the reason she never went to prom in the '80s. Plus full seggies!

We discover four more '80s classics that weren't originally from the '80s. Plus the craziest podcast time machine letter to date. Guest hosts include Just Drew and Gayle in DC.

A Stuck in the '80s moment in time. Brad and Spearsy reflect on possibly the most important moment in '80s pop culture history: the birth of MTV.

Are you planning on seeing the new Ghostbusters movie? Brad, Jen and Spearsy did on opening weekend and give their report. Plus, full seggies.

You won't believe the movies that SOME hosts think are bad. Be ready to sound off after listening to Brad, Drew, Jen and Steve on this week's weird topic. Plus full seggies and news about '80s In The Sand, a new '80s vacation to Punta Cana in 2017.

We wrap up some news this week on Highlander, Ferris Bueller and more. Plus, we reveal the Theme Nights for the 2017 '80s Cruise. And another podcast time machine letter for reader mailbag.

Spearsy, Brad, Drew and Jen each pick a personal fave album that turns 30 years old this year. Plus a mysterious fan letter recently uncovered after sitting at the bottom of our inbox for six years!

Steve and Brad try out a new format for album reviews - starting with ABC's new record "Lexicon of Love II."

Top Gun is 30 years old?!? Guess it's time to buzz the tower with special guest "Jeff in Cuba." Let's decide once and for all whether this movie lives up to its hype.

Everyone's favorite Valley Girl, Deborah Foreman, is back to talk about the 30th anniversary of April Fools Day and her adventures with online dating. Warning: This show contains some profanity that, while adult in nature, was far too cute for us to bleep.

How do you take the life of an artist like Prince and condense it into a podcast? You can't. But with the help of Brad in LA, Dr. Dim and Jen with One N, we still try to drown the tears by standing in the purple rain.

So much new to cover! Plus, we have the saddest Podcast Time Machine letter ever. And we have a fresh new "Let's Get Trivial" seggie with Eric from Cincinnati. And Spearsy forgot to ask him about chili!

We honor new renditions of classics by Modern English, The Cure, Hall & Oates, Young Fresh Fellows and more in this episode, which features the first appearance of guest co-host "Gayle in DC." And just you wait for the saddest reader mailbag letter ever.

We have a new seggie starting this episode - Let's Get Trivial - and if you play along with us, you'll have an edge for next year's trivia sessions on The '80s Cruise. Also, news on AC/DC, a Beetlejuice sequel, Ghostbusters and Ferris Fest. Plus, the long-awaited answers to the seggies from way, way back in February.

The first ever The '80s Cruise might be over, but it went out with a bang. We review Naked Eyes, Wang Chung, Jessie's Girl and give you the scoop on the 2017 cruise.

We review Movie Costume Night, Richard Marx and much on the final day of The '80s Cruise.

It's Day 2 onboard the '80s Cruise as Steve and Brad report all the amazing details and mischief on the Holland America Eurodam.

Steve and Brad bring you a quick '80s News Now to tide you over until the start of long-awaited '80s Cruise, with updates on a One Crazy Summer sequel, the summer concert tour lineup, and good news about Rick Springfield's new album.

All this, and seggies too!

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For this year's Valentine's Day show, we honor the movie "Somewhere in Time," featuring guest co-host Carol Janssen.

As we near the 30th anniversary, Steve and Brad discuss 1986's Challenger disaster in our first "Moment in Time" podcast.

Steve and Brad discuss rags-to-riches, riches-to-rags, and the vagaries of the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice commodities markets in our long-awaited review of 1983's Trading Places. "We are moving, we are moving!"

All that plus a full slate of seggies!

Steve and Brad talk about the year's high points and share the outtakes from 2015 in this year's "Stocking Stuffer" episode. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 2016!

Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Dr. Dim as we run through Rocky Balboa's life in the movies - from 1976's Rocky to the new release Creed.

Stick around for seggies and a reasonably difficult Rocky quiz.

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The '80s Cruise is just about three months away, so we check in with cruise director Dane Butcher for the inside scoop on what to expect. Plus, we have news on a shockingly amazing new discount on cabins.

Also, items on a Top Gun sequel and the death of Captain EO. (He's not dead yet!)

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Tina Turner, Ric Ocasek, and Jonathan Richman are on the roster as Drew joins Steve and Brad for the third installment of our Rockers Gone Solo series.

Plus all your favorite seggies, and a call for your time machine requests!

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Steve and Brad talk about Back to the Future II - what it got right about the future, what it got wrong about the future, and where it fits into the BTTF multiverse.

It's heavy.

Stick around for some great reader mailbag letters and the story of a chance meeting of three original Stuck in the '80s hosts!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Carol go back to the well once again to talk about some of our favorite cover songs, including a couple that might surprise you.

Stick around for some great reader mailbag suggestions for happy songs, and we give away a bottle opener to an unsuspecting listener.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty talk about three of their favorite nerd movies of the '80s - Real Genius, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (which isn't at all a pretentious title), and Revenge of the Nerds.

Stick around after all that pocket calculatoring for the seggies!

Steve, Brad, and Beatles fanatic Drew finally put the finishing touches on a series we started back in January 2014, discussing what John Lennon and Ringo Starr got up to in our favorite decade.

Stick around for the seggies and your chance to win a Stuck in the '80s bottle opener!

Steve sits down with Mike Score to talk about the classic New Wave band A Flock of Seagulls, including their US Festival set and his upcoming appearance on The '80s Cruise lineup.

We also talk about our favorite Flock tracks and pick a winner for the awesome signed Lea Thompson picture!

CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show!

Bonus Content! Check out A Flock of Seagulls going onstage at the US Festival HERE!

Steve and Brad are joined in detention by guest hosts Carol and Marty as we celebrate ten years of Stuck in the '80s podcasts!

We talk about the podcast's origins and dig deeper into the movie that was discussed way back in Episode 1: John Hughes' masterpiece "The Breakfast Club."

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Belinda Carlisle, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Robertson and Lou Reed make Part 2 of our new Rockers Gone Solo in the '80s series. Plus, a special movie challenge montage.

Steve and Brad bring you another episode of '80s News Now, with updates on Duran Duran's new single, a new "behind the scenes" Back to the Future book, and Brad's 30th high school reunion.

Plus we reveal the winner of our drum montage challenge!

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Steve and Brad are joined by special guest Kevin Wuench, who writes the Stuck in the '80s blog "Lost and Found" series. We discuss how Kevin makes his selections, and highlight some of his favorite picks from over the years.

Plus a great letter from a long time listener and a short trip to the most meta of seggies, Stuck in Stuck in the '80s!

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Steve and Brad kick off a new series this episode - Rockers Gone Solo! It's like this - we talk about four solo artists that started out as members of established bands. You can bet we'll be coming back to this topic so send in your favorites if we don't get to them in this show.

Also we read a pile of letters offering Spearsy advice about his 30th high school reunion.

BONUS CONTENT!

CLICK HERE for a Spotify playlist of the music from this show

Check out Lindsey Buckingham's video for "Go Insane" HERE

And, as always, CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show

Steve and Brad talk about some of their favorite classic rock songs that were covered in the '80s. We apologize for the clicks and pops in the first five minutes, Spearsy was experimenting with recording the show on vinyl.

Plus a Name That '80s Tune drum montage challenge!

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BONUS CONTENT: Devo's 1988 Tower Records in-store (you can see Brad at around 5:20, and at a couple other places in the clip)

Guest host and resident rocker Dave Dirt takes Steve and Brad on a journey to the Metal side, featuring glam metal from our favorite decade.

Come for the rawk, stay for the seggies!

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Steve and Brad wrap up this year's March (?) Madness tournament and crown the champion of our movie sidekick bracket.

Plus more seggies than you can imagine!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dave Dirt run down the Excellent 8 and Rad 4 matchups and announce the sidekicks that are moving on to the Championship. Second bananas have never been so celebrated.

Plus seggies and a teaser of our upcoming "'Metal in the '80s" podcast!

Steve and Brad discuss the Sweet 16 matchups - the upsets and the Sure Things - and see who moves into the round of 8 for this year's March Sidekick Madness.

Plus all your favorite seggies and some news about Ready Player One, every '80s fan's favorite dystopian future.

VOTE HERE in Round Four!

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We review the results from round two of our Sidekick Madness bracket and lay out the blockbusters for round three in this week's show.

Plus seggies and Spearsy's tales of adventure on the high seas!

VOTE HERE in Round Three!

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Round one results get reviewed, round two matchups get discussed in this week's March Sidekick Madness podcast.

Plus reader mailbag and a few deals on The '80s Cruise you might not know about.

VOTE HERE in Round Two!

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March Madness! Steve and Brad run down the first round matchups in this year's bracket: Movie Sidekicks.

Plus a couple great letters and a brief tribute to Leonard Nimoy.

VOTE HERE in Round One!

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Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew take the volume to eleven running through our top ten bands appearing in '80s movies.

Stick around for the seggies and a quick story about Steve's chance to hit the high seas while Journey hits the high notes.

Ep331 Playlist - Bands on Film

Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Carol Janssen, who shares her lists of best and worst romantic duets of the 1980s.

Stick around for tales of Brad's personal St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a heartbreaker of a Reader Mailbag letter, and a bonus list of the top five Bromance Duets of the '80s.

Ep330 Playlist - Romantic Duets (plus bonus tracks!)

Steve and Brad cover 80s News Now, and more seggies than even Han Solo can imagine.

Steve and Brad kick out the mental jams with the first Albums Turning 30 show of 2015. (Holy crap, it's 2015!)

Plus full seggies, including a ridiculously long list of listener-submitted "eponymous" songs.

Episode 328 Playlist - Simple Minds and Sting

Here's a little something to wrap up 2014 - two years of outtakes to amuse and astound you.

Thanks for listening, Steve and Brad will be back at it in 2015!

Steve and Brad talk about Mogwai, the Bathroom Buddy, and other monstrosities from 1984's Gremlins.

Wham's Last Christmas - Ambient Style

Steve and Brad discuss the finer points of buffet wrecking as we pay homage to Beverly Hills Cop on its 30th anniversary.

Plus a full slate of your favorite seggies!

Ep 326 Playlist - Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and eponymous tracks

Steve and Brad both pick remade Iggy Pop songs in the second installment of our "Covers in the '80s" series.

After the dust settles, we read a couple listener emails, Brad makes a strained analogy involving power strips, and we manage to give away another Stuck in the '80s bottle opener.

Ep325 playlist - More Covers in the '80s

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dr. Dim spend some time reviewing three albums turning thirty this year - The Replacements' "Let it Be," Depeche Mode's "Some Great Reward," and INXS' "The Swing."

After savoring these comestibles, enjoy the return of the long-shelved seggie, "What Makes Spearsy Cry."

Episode playlist: Episode 324 Playlist - Albums Turning 30

Steve rises from the mostly-dead to join Brad for another '80s News Now show. We talk about everybody's favorite Time Travel Trilogy, Molly Ringwald, and your vacation plans for 2016.

Plus we award the first of many Stuck in the '80s bottle openers!

Molly Ringwald's advice column at The Guardian

The '80s Cruise home page

Brad sits down with Keva Rosenfeld to discuss the year he spent with Torrance High School's Class of 1984 - and the amazing documentary that he directed, All American High Revisited.

Don't worry, '80s Nation - Spearsy is still at the helm guiding us through a great show, including a rare two-in-one Reader Mailbag / PPTMN seggie.

Steve interviews Loverboy lead singer Mike Reno. You'll be lovin' every minute of it!

Plus great seggies and the introduction of some new show swag!

Steve and Brad cover a pile of sad stories this week, starting with the death of Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison.

Plus a three-fer reader mailbag and the triumphant return of Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew talk about a few of our favorite cover songs of the 1980s. Looks like a ripe topic, I'd expect a few more shows on this subject...

Also, a Reader Mailbag with a vicious twist and PPTMN!

Ep319 playlist - Covers in the '80s

Steve gets a chance to talk with Tom Bailey ahead of his US dates this summer. Listen to the interview, buy your Retro Futura tour tickets, and stick around for this week's seggies!

With heavy hearts, Steve and Brad talk about the force of nature that was Robin Williams, who passed away earlier this week.

Godspeed, Mork.

Steve interviews Ultravox's Midge Ure and we talk about this summer's Retro Futura tour.

Steve and Brad give '80s News Now another go, with a Valley Girl tour, a Purple Rain anniversary, and a conversation with an '80s fan who had gone to great lengths to find out - just who is The Girl In That Video?

Plus your old favorites Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune!

Steve, Brad, and guest-host Drew look back to three albums turning 30 this year - Wang Chung's "Points on a Curve," The Cars' "Heartbeat City," and Frankie Goes To Hollywood's double-album debut "Welcome to the Pleasuredome."

Stick around for Reader Mailbag and a great PPTMN question!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty spend some time with one of our favorite comedies, 1984's Ghostbusters.

Steve and Brad try to counter the summer doldrums with a little something to keep you company poolside - an '80s News Now episode with plenty of seggie goodness.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss George Harrison, the "Quiet Beatle," and his output in the '80s - as a solo artist, supergroup member, and movie producer.

Come for George, stay for the seggies!

Show links:

Episode 311 Playlist - George Harrison

This American Life episode featuring Molly Ringwald

Steve and Brad return with an 80s News Now show, featuring segments on the 30th anniversary of 16 Candles, the recent Atari excavation in Alamagordo, and quick hits on movie remakes and summer tours.

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Carol Janssen look back at Cameron Crowe's directorial debut "Say Anything," released 25 years ago this month. Listen to find out Spearsy's theory on what happened to Diane and Lloyd.

Also Reader Mailbag, and listener picks for their "High School Senior Song."

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew review the Excellent 8, Rad 4, and Championship matches for March Soundtrack Madness and announce the winner of our month-long quest! Listen to find out what song stands alone atop the brackets!

We also announce the winner of the Soundtrack NIT bracket and read some of your letters. Thanks to everybody that voted!

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew take a look at the round three Soundtrack Madness matchups and talk about the upcoming Excellent 8 battles.

Plus, Reader Mailbag and the NIT Final Four results!

Ballots for the Excellent 8 will be posted soon, watch our Facebook page for a link.

Steve and Brad review the round two matchups in the March Soundtrack Madness tournament, and announce the four finalists in the Soundtrack NIT tourney - listen and find out if your favorites made it through.

Sweet (Sounding) Sixteen polls will be open soon, watch for a link to the ballot on our Facebook page!

March Soundtrack Madness is in full swing at Stuck in the '80s!

Listen as Steve, Brad, and special guest Marty review your votes for all the first round matches, and get ready to vote later this week on the second round.

This March, Stuck in the '80s will be running a March Madness-style bracket to determine - once and for all - what song is the Number One '80s Soundtrack Song.

The first round of voting is open, get over there and vote!

Stuck in the '80s March Soundtrack Madness - Opening Tracks

We'll post a show with the first round results soon. Did I mention you should vote?

Steve, Brad, and guest host Carol "She's A Beauty" Janssen dissect three of 1983's less-than-stellar performers - Dr. Detroit, Staying Alive, and Bad Boys.

Plus we announce the winner of our countdown montage contest!

Harold Ramis, the nicest funny guy in showbiz, passed away this week. Steve and Brad offer this reflection on one of the greats of our decade. See you on the other side, Egon.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jeff in Cuba (tm) spend some time reviewing listener pics for the best and worst of 1981's Hot 100! Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now."

Episode 302 Playlist - Best and Worst of 1981

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew kick off our new "Beatles in the '80s" series with a look at how Sir Paul McCartney spent the '80s.

Plus, a full slate of seggies - Reader Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment, Name that '80s Tune, and PPTMN!

Show links:

Episode 301 Companion Playlist - Paul McCartney in the '80s

Steve and Brad welcome a very special guest to celebrate the landmark 300th episode of Stuck in the '80s!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty get to the bottom of 1988's Scrooged, and talk about where the Ghost of Christmas Past might take them for a little soul-searching.

It's not good enough that you want to hear it - you should so scared you're going to miss it! Terrified!

In the final episode of the epic "Start and End of the '80s Sound" four-show story arc, Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss listener picks for the Last Song of the '80s.

Show links: Episode 298 Playlist - Listener Picks for the End of the '80s

Who unplugged the stereo? Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew present their picks for songs that turned out the lights on "the '80s sound."

Show links: Episode 297 Playlist: The End of the '80s Sound (with bonus tracks!)

Just in time for Halloween, Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Jim "Dr. Dim" Fitzsimmons to discuss John Landis' 1981 classic horror / comedy film "An American Werewolf in London."

Steve and Brad savor a totally awesome interview with Valley Girl's Heidi Holicker!

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew return to the scene of the crime to discuss listener picks for the songs that kicked off the "Sound of the '80s."

All that plus Reader Mailbag and that rarest of segments, PPTMN!

Links for this week's show:

Episode 294 Playlist: Listener's Picks for the Origins of the '80s Sound
Great picture accompanying this Patsy Swayze obituary (LA Times) RIP Ms. Swayze.

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty deconstruct 1985's Rob Reiner classic "The Sure Thing."

Does somebody shotgun a beer? Stay tuned, listeners...

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew spend an entire episode answering one particularly perplexing PPTMN Question: What song was the first to bring us "the '80s sound?"

Also - a full slate of seggies, in which we announce the winners of our Knight Rider and Vacation ornament giveaways.

Links:

Episode 292 Playlist - The Origins of the '80s Sound

Steve and Brad wrap up this year's Stuck in the '80s Road Trip to Las Vegas.

Also, check out these links:

Hash House a Go Go

Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen Chaney take a look at your top 5 picks for 1980! Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now." Also, we're offering a chance to win a KITT ornament, thanks to our friends at Knight Rider Online

Here are links to some of the stuff we talk about during the podcast:

Episode 290 Playlist - Still Awesome and Lame Then, Lamer Now

Literal Video for Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All"

Hallmark's 2013 Keepsake Ornaments (KITT and the Wagon Queen Family Truckster are on page 64)

Steve, Brad, and new guest host Dr. Dim return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year.

In this installment we cover releases by Men At Work, The Eurythmics, and The The.

Steve and Brad finally get off the fence about a Stuck in the '80s Road Trip for 2013. Join us in Vegas for the Lost '80s Live show on August 10th at Mandalay Bay!

Steve and Brad talk with Nina Blackwood about life as an MTV VJ and the new book VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave.

Listen for your chance to win an autographed copy!

Steve spends some time with Adam Ant as he prepares for a summer tour of the US, and we discuss our favorite '80s album cuts from His Antness.

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year.

In this installment we talk about Genesis, Depeche Mode, and the Talking Heads.

The return of '80s News Now, with Weird Science, National Geographic's '80s miniseries, and some sad news about Christina Amphlett of the Divinyls.

Brad cons Steve and Marty into discussing the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Is that wrong?

That's right, it's a new series! Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew discuss albums turning 30 this year.

In our first installment we cover Huey Lewis and the News, Oingo Boingo, and the Violent Femmes

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Jen Cheney delve deep to unearth the pop culture bombs of 1982.

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew try to settle one of the great questions of our time: What was U2's best album of the '80s?

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Marty Yu dissect the 1984 John Hughes classic "Sixteen Candles."

Is it an actual show ... or the start of something new for 2013?

Steve and Brad discuss 1987's "A Very Special Christmas." Is it the best Christmas album of the '80s?

Stuck in the '80s returns, now with host Steve Spears in Orlando and new co-host Brad Williams in Los Angeles. In this '80s News Now episode, Steve and Brad cover Larry Hagman, Hollywood sequels, INXS, and more.

Our final studio-produced podcast features calls from longtime friends and fans. What comes next? We'll figure it out together.

Some shocking news from your hosts.

Pat Benatar's musical (and romantic partner) Neil Giraldo chats about success in the '80s and beyond.

The 1986 film Highlander earns the prize.

'80s News Now, including Dirty Dancing, the '80s Olympics and Twisted Sister

Our final installment of rock dinosaurs of the1980s

Anniversaries for Dexy's Midnight Runners and Atari, trouble for Tom Cruise, return of a special co-host and a brand-new seggie!

Top five patriotic songs of the '80s, including tunes by Night Ranger, Lee Greenwood and Neil Diamond.

The possible reunion of Wham!, a 70th birthday for a Beatle turned '80s star, and do we really need a Top Gun 2? We answer it all in '80s News Now.

The stage-to-screen musical Rock of Ages gets reviewed by Spearsy and Daly

The 30th anniversary of Duran Duran's "Rio" album allows Daly and Spearsy to make jokes about anything except the actual topic of conversation.

Movie busts of 1981 get the Steve and Sean treatment. This ongoing series honors movies that were box office or critical busts -- but ones we still love anyway. This episode honors SOB, Victory and Caveman.

Saturday Night Live legend Kevin Nealon joins the show

We honor the passing of Men at Work's Greg Ham, among other '80s News Now items

'80s News Now, featuring items recommended by Stuck in the '80s fans and friends

Marc Price, Skippy from TV's Family Ties, joins us

Comedian Martin Short is our special guest

U2's Joshua Tree turns 25; celebrating John Belushi, interview with B-52's Fred Scheider

Interview with former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung

How did Madonna perform at the Super Bowl? We'll sound off. Also items on Van Halen and Ferris Bueller.

We honor the 30th anniversary of Conan the Barbarian and seek the answer to the riddle of steel. Includes trivia quiz, MMM, What Makes Spearsy Cry and Name That '80s Tune

Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s part 4, including The Who, Chicago and The Monkees.

Cheap Trick's Robin Zander pays an in-person visit to the Stuck in the '80s boys to promote an upcoming Dream Police concert in St. Petersburg.

Rock Hall of Fame, Madonna in Super Bowl, under-loved Christmas movies.

Three incredible words: Steve Perry interview! The former lead singer of Journey and solo artist talks about the band's beginnings, what tore them apart, his love life in the '80s and his new music.

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr is our special guest, plus full seggies

A Halloween tribute to our favorite vamp movie, 1987's The Lost Boys

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 3

Simon Le Bon interview and more '80s News Now items on Rock Hall of Fame and R.E.M.'s breakup

Interview with Modern English founder and lead singer Robbie Grey

Wrapup of our LA trip, with items on Freddie Mercury and Eddie Murphy

Live from L.A. outside the Hollywood Bowl for Totally '80s concert roadtrip

Streets of Fire seduces the boys with its rock and roll fable

Our glorious return, featuring news on Duran Duran, Say Anything and Stand By Me

'80s News Now, with Footloose, Night Ranger, Superman II and more

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee is our special guest as we go hair-metal for a change

Interview with Psychedelic Furs bassist Tim Butler

'80s News Now, celebrating Michael J. Fox's 50th birthday

Interview with John Cafferty on his Beaver Brown work and soundtrack hits

A special '80s primer for the kids in South Carroll High School

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 2

The new Cars album, our L.A. trip and Star Wars Day

Our love for Greg Kihn is never in jeopardy as he joins the show

Debbie and Tiffany kiss and make up, our love for Adrian Balboa and more

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 1

Top Gun returns to theaters, Commodore 64 returns to nerds in this week's 80s New Now

50 years of Eddie Murphy, including our favorite stand-up routines and top 5 movies in the '80s

Review of new Duran Duran album All You Need is Now

College hoops and March Madness in the '80s, featuring special guest Times columnist Tom Jones

'80s News Now, with items on Sammy Hagar, Duran Duran and more

Charlie Sheen in the '80s, from Red Dawn to Major League

A new '80s movie, Phil calls it quits and Blade Runner lives again

The lads experiment with a new format for the show, focused on the news of the week

Our newest series ... best movie busts of 1980

Our tribute to great albums of the '80s continues with Journey's Escape

We salute the '80s musical Rock of Ages, including an interview with star Constantine Maroulis

Tron and Tron Legacy are honored ... and roasted ... featuring special guest Lou Mongello from Walt Disney World Radio

Queen's The Game is celebrated on its 30th anniversary

Interview with former Foreigner frontman and solo artist Lou Gramm

Rick Springfield is our guest as we discuss his new memoir

Buddy movies are the next logical step for roomies Steve and Sean

Daly has news for Stuck in the 80s fans

Interview with Howard Jones

Interview with Poison frontman Bret Michaels

The first mystery podcast topic. One of 50 to come!

Back-to-school time as we salute the great high schools of the '80s

Our Vegas 2010 wrapup show, featuring a special guest caller

Our first remote live from Las Vegas from Lost '80s Weekend

The horrible hits of 1989, including tunes by Cher and Milli Vanilli

Interview with Cyndi Lauper and our top five fave Lauper tunes from the '80s

Celebrating Live Aid's 25th anniversary with Spearsy, Sean and Tom Jones.

Weird Al Yankovic joins the show; Steve and Sean do their top 5 Weird Al songs; More reasons to come to Vegas!

Captain EO returns to Epcot Center and Sean and Steve are there to celebrate

The horrible hits of 1988, including tunes by Elton John, UB40 and Phil Collins

The sci-fi flick Cocoon turns 25 years old, featuring interview with Times film critic Steve Persall

Our 200th show, featuring the top 10 episodes from our first five years as chosen by our listeners.

The influence of N.W.A., including an interview with Ice Cube by Times TV/media critic Eric Deggans

Mother's day special: TV and movie moms of the '80s

Horrible hits of 1987, including tunes by ... well, we're not going to ruin it for you.

Chicago, featuring an interview with keyboardist and founding member Robert Lamm

Sean and Steve name the top 10 makeout songs of the '80s

Our tribute to the late Corey Haim

Top 10 movie scores of the '80s, with special guest film critic Steve Persall

Richard Marx is our special guest

We salute the Miracle on Ice on its 30th anniversary, featuring co-host Times sports columnist Tom Jones

We honor Peter Gabriel's album So, featuring a special guest co-host

Our top 10 girls-next-door of the '80s from movies and television

The horrible hits of 1986, including tunes by Rod Stewart, Simply Red and more

We return to New Years Eve 1989 and relive the end of our beloved decade

The 12 Songs of Christmas, including some that are naughty and nice

Interview with Foreigner's Mick Jones, plus extra-long seggies for the real fans

Our interview with Carl Weathers from Rocky, Action Jackson, Predator and other classics

Steve and Sean debate the top 5 John Cusack movies of all time

Top 10 guilty pleasure songs of the 1980s

Interview with Police drummer Stewart Copeland

We remember actor Patrick Swayze, who left us too early

Horrible hits of 1985, including tunes by Jack Wagner and Duran Duran

John Hughes, our muse and patron saint of Stuck in the '80s, is gone. We offer a humble tribute -- seggies free.

Air Supply's Russell Hitchcock is our guest, and he invites Spearsy and his date backstage for the Tampa show.

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott is our special guest, and we introduce some new catch phrases for SIT80s fans

Top 10 musicians turned actors in the 80s, including Prince, Madonna, Cher and David Bowie. Guest co-host Steve Persall. Co-host Sean Daly on segments.

The Last Starfighter is honored as Steve and Sean geek out in an old-fashioned sci-fi sausage hang.

The horrible hits of 1984, including tunes by Huey Lewis and Culture Club. Also your letters about our breakup show.

Breaking up in the '80s and beyond, featuring an interview with Deborah Foreman from Valley Girl.

We salute the movies, music and culture of Chicago in the '80s as the Regeneration Tour stop in the Second City finally arrives

Wang Chung frontman Jack Hues visits the show as Regeneration Tour 2009 gets ready to start

A tribute to the Greatest American Hero, featuring an interview with star William Katt

The horrible hits of 1983, including tunes by ... oh, we're not ruining it for you

Star Trek in the '80s with guest co-host Times film critic Steve Persall

Spinal Tap's Michael McKean joins us for a chat about the upcoming Unwigged and Unplugged Tour

John Oates from Hall and Oates visits Steve and Sean, as they honor the duo and top mustaches of the '80s

More great movies about the '80s that were NOT made in the '80s, including American Psycho, Starter for 10 and the new Adventureland

Colin Hay joins the podcast as we honor his top 5 hits

Finally, Steve and Sean bow to their critics and do the show people were begging for.

The horrible hits of 1982, including tunes by Elton John, Rolling Stones and John Cougar

Olivia Newton-John visits the boys before her tour gets started. Find out if she's Good Sandy or Bad Sandy!

The Awesome '80s Prom, featuring an interview with creator Ken Davenport

Famous couples of the '80s, including Charles and Diana and Spearsy and VGF

The Smiths, featuring the return of co-host Cathy Wos

Top 10 chick flicks of the '80s, including Dirty Dancing, Beaches and Moonstruck

The top 20 holiday movies of the '80s, with special guest Times sports columnist Tom Jones

Songs by actors-turned-musicians of the 80s, including Jack Wagner, Michael J. Fox, Alyssa Milano and more

Trivia battle between Spearsy and Vegas Girlfriend

Horrible hits from 1981, including tunes by Air Supply (duh!) and Marty Balin

James Bond in the '80s, featuring guest co-host Steve Persall of the St. Petersburg Times

Our love but mostly our hatred of New Kids on the Block, featuring a thankfully short interview with Danny Wood

Messed-up date movies with Steve and Vegas Girlfriend, featuring The Hunger, Blue Velvet and more.

The top 10 movie songs of the 80s, featuring an unusually spazzy Sean Daly.

Our audio commentary for 1978's Halloween, live from the Spears Lair. Get your DVD out and join us for a night we wish we could forget.

Remakes and sequels to classic '80s movies, with guest co-host Steve Persall, Times film critic

Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor joins the show; more surprise guests; top 5 underrated DD songs

Best football movies of the 80s, featuring sports columnist Tom Jones. Also our reader-submitted list of John Hughes porn movie titles

The worst show we've ever done! No joke. Sadly, it's about the 1985 flick Weird Science

Sean and Steve wrap up the summer concert season and share their wish list for coming years

The horrible hits of 1980, including tunes by the Rolling Stones, Leo Sayer and Pink Floyd

Stuck in the '80s interviews Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes.

Recap of Las Vegas trip to see Morris Day, The Time and the Regeneration Tour

Red Scare movies of the 80s, featuring a very special guest

Journey's rebirth, featuring an interview with bassist Ross Valory

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers rock Tampa Bay, and Sean and Steve recount the night

Top 10 Phil Collins solo tunes of the 80s

Sean and Steve relive 80s Night at Tropicana Field, featuring a special trivia challege and Kool and the Gang tunes

The Human League's Phil Oakey joins the show to talk about the Regeneration Tour and his work in the 80s.

ABC's Martin Fry is our special guest, plus special ticket giveaway for 80s Night at Tropicana Field

New albums by our favorite 80s bands

Our salute to summer, including the top summer movies and songs

The one-hit wonders of 1989

The Indiana Jones trilogy, featuring guest co-host Times film critic Steve Persall

Top 10 TV themes songs of the 80s, with special co-hosts Eric Deggans and Stephanie Hayes

Our Bon Jovi concert review brings us bags of hate mail

Reader mailbag special, including the angriest letter ever!

Deborah Gibson visits the studio and serenades Steve and Sean

Spring break in the 80s, featuring movies, music and memories

Baseball movies of the 80s, including special guest Times sports columnist Tom Jones

One-hit wonders of 1988, including songs by Johnny Hates Jazz, Bobby McFerrin and Boy Meets Girl

Great songs from bad movies, including tunes from Xanadu, Golden Child and Electric Dreams

They Might Be Giants, featuring interview with John Linnell

The John Hughes bio-pic She's Having A Baby

Oscars in the 80s, featuring Times film critic Steve Persall

Romance in the 80s -- if you can handle it -- featuring the movies and music that made your heart ooze.

Novelty songs of the 80s, with Sean, Steve and Stephanie

Night Ranger's Jack Blade joins Sean and Steve on this week's show

One-hit wonders of 1987 with Sean and Steve

New Year's Eve playlist of 80s tunes, featuring live calls from our listeners

Our holiday tribute to A Christmas Story

Listeners share their sad stories of heartbreak and the songs that go with them

Quiet Riot and the late Kevin DuBrow, a trivia quiz and the weekly 80s contests

We worship the Scorpions, and special guest Klaus Meine

Invisible Touch by Genesis, one of the definitive albums of the 80s and the reason Steve sobs like a baby when he hears In Too Deep

Top 10 most depressing songs of the 80s, according to the very wimpy Sean Daly

Wedding Singer on stage? Believe it. Steve interviews Adam Sander's writer partner, Tim Herlihy

Interview with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin

The 1983 classic Strange Brew along with our beer stories from the 80s

Our epic 100th show, featuring our favorite stories and clips from special guests including Huey Lewis, Martha Quinn and Brian Johnson

Sean and Steve relive the one-hit wonders of 1986

Interview with musician John Waite

Interview with former MTV veejay Martha Quinn

We say goodbye to co-host Cathy Wos

Canadian music of the 80s, featuring former VJ Stu Jeffries and 15 songs picked by our Canadian listeners

Repo Man, the cult punk rock classic starring Emilio Estevez

Rush fans -- surly or just hard to please? We share the hate mail we got after reviewing them in concert

Movies about the 80s that weren't made in the 80s, including Wedding Singer, Donnie Darko and 200 Cigarettes

Interview with comedian Andrew Dice Clay. Warning: contains adult language and profanity

Interview with Brian Johnson of AC/DC

The movie Sid and Nancy -- great flick or merely depressing? Steve and Cathy decide.

The Asia reunion, featuring an interview with drummer Carl Palmer

A tribute to Styx, featuring an interview with Chuck Panozzo

Our loyal audience attacks the defenseless hosts over our one-hit wonders episodes. Fearing music from a-Ha, Paul Young, Big Country and more.

St. Elmo's Fire -- guilty pleasure, overrated or merely bad. We decide once and for all.

Interview with Heart's Nancy Wilson, who talks about her band's twists and turns and her musical collaboration with husband Cameron Crowe

The one-hit wonders of 1985, including a-Ha, Scritti Politti, Dead or Alive and 'Til Tuesday

Interview with Dukes of Hazzard's Tom Wopat, now touring as headliner in Chicago

with 80s anthem king Kenny Loggins

The gang returns to find out they set the time machine back a little too far.

Love gone bad -- an Anti-Valentine show from Stuck in the 80s

Huey Lewis is our special guest

Second installment of our trivia challenge, featuring music, movies and the return of Cathy Wos.

Test your 80s trivia with Sean and Steve and special guest as they prepare for the World Series of Pop Culture

Some Kind of Wonderful -- a little-known John Hughes classic

The one-hit wonders of 1984, including songs by Nena, Ray Parker Jr. and Icicle Works

Review of Molly Ringwald in Sweet Charity

Drinking in the 80s, featuring the drinking movies, songs and stories from the gang. Recorded at the Green Iguana Bar and Grille in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The toys and games of the 80s along with a Trivial Pursuit challenge

An interview with Thomas Dolby

An interview with Molly Ringwald, 80s teen queen and star of the touring musical Sweet Charity

Planes, Trains and Automobiles along with holiday travel stories

The Stuck in the 80s gang goes to a Cheap Trick concert

Greed is good? Only in the 80s and in the movie Wall Street.

The kings and queen of pain look at The Police's Synchronicity

Reader calls and requests from around the world, blog battles and more in this special mailbag episode

Halloween in the 80s, including our favorite 80s horror movies, pranks, stories and costumes

Relive the one-hit wonders of 1983, including songs by Big Country, Thomas Dolby and the Red Rockers

Scandal's Patty Smyth joins the show and discusses her band's reunion, Van Halen rumors and the overall appeal of the 80s

80s Prom Party at the Tampa Theatre

A concert roadtrip to the "We Are The 80s" Tour featuring interviews with Patty Smyth, Loverboy and Rick Springfield.

Cathy, Steve and their guest explore their dark obsession with Robert Smith and The Cure.

Are you ready to go Back to the Future with the Stuck in the 80's gang? Sean, Steve and Kathy examine the masterpiece by Michael J. Fox, Crispin Glover and Christopher Lloyd

The hits from 1982 continue with Tommy Tutone, Asia, Frida, Peter Gabriel and lots more.

Former Wall of Voodoo frontman Stan Ridgway is our guest

The musical hits (and misses) of 1982 - Part 1

Former MTV VJ Adam Curry calls in to share stories from the good old days of Music Television, including a memorable trip to Red Square, a sad tale about Simon Le Bon and a fight with Richard Marx

MTV is 25 years old. Fans call in with their MTV stories from the old days, and the hosts interview their favorite listener from New York City

It's our one-year anniversary as we celebrate Duran Duran

Honoring 80s comedy king Michael Keaton

The gang looks at Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

Pretty In Pink - The best film of the 80's?

Take a ride with The Cars

Oingo Boingo - The Best 80's band no one remembers

Go on a Vision Quest with Steve and Sean

Joey, do you like comedies about Airplanes?

Steve, Sean and guest Cathy Wos wade through the shallow end of the 80's talent pool

Yes! YES! It's "When Harry Met Sally."

You love 'em, you hate 'em, you can't live without 'em - The One-hit wonders of 1981 are featured in this week's show with host Steve Spears and co-host Rick (aka "Rich") Gershman

Relive the joys and horrors of prom in the '80s

Halen fans - David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?

Flamingos, Ferraris and South Beach: It's Miami Vice time

Relive the one-hit wonders of the year 1980

The alternate universe comedy "Better Off Dead"

Hollywood comes of age in the 80's with some great flicks about sex and love.

Supergroup Asia invades Stuck in the '80s

Movies in the 80s rocked. And we have the soundtracks to prove it. Part 2 of a two-part podcast.

Movies in the 80s rocked. And we have the soundtracks to prove it. Part 1 of a two-part podcast.

The ultimate '80s hard rock band: AC/DC or Guns N' Roses?

Guy movies of the '80s! Caddyshack! Stripes! Terminator! Grab a beer, some pizza and your buddies and enjoy the best guys-only movies of the '80s.

The hosts tackle the topic of breakup songs -- the sad, sappy ones that turn you into a sobbing mess, and the rallying tunes that help you close the door on that unappreciative, unloving excuse for a human being.

Ever make a mix tape to woo the opposite sex? Of course you did. Hosts Steve and Sean share stories and music of the great mix tapes of the '80s.

Mohawks, leg-warmers and rubber bracelets. It's the fashion and hair of the '80s.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is awesome, totally awesome.

In our gala 25th episode, enjoy a trip back through time with the funniest clips, bloopers and more from the cast of Stuck in the '80s. It's our Best-of-Stuck-in-the-'80s tribute.

Pat Benatar hits us with her best shot. And the '80s addicts love it.

Ask Joel. Sometimes you gotta say what the heck, and record a podcast about Risky Business.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.