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Travel through the 80s with the 80s Kids
This podcast talks about all things that made up the decade of excess: the 1980’s! Unlike other 80’s podcasts, we take one full week and talk about all the events that made that week special: movies, TV, music, news, sports, toys, comic books, and even wrestling! Anything that happened during the week is open for discussion. We even invite guests to sit in and talk about their influence on the 80’s and how it influenced them! So slide on you hi-tops, put on your acid wash jeans and Hypercolor…
Episodes
- Travel through the 80s with the 80s Kids
Episode 60: October 27 - November 2, 1980
It's the spooky season and it's time to grab a hot apple cider and curl up with a brand-new episode! This time we travel back to the first Halloween of the…
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Episode 59: September 23 - 29, 1985
The 80's Kids are back with an all-new episode! What happens when you take the biggest director in Hollywood and give him a TV show? You get the excellently…
- Travel through the 80s with the 80s Kids
Episode 58: April 21-27, 1986
A new episode? Wait? Are we still doing this thing? Of course we are, and we are back with an all-new episode of 80's nostalgia you could fill a bucket, or…
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Episode 57: March 15-21, 1982
We're Back! After a short, but kind-of long, brief hiatus, the boys are back and we are capping off our 'Favorite Teen Movie of the 80's' series. We come full…
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Episode 56: February 11-17, 1985
Well, it's been a while, but the kids are back with an all-new episode to scratch your 80's itch! This week we return to our 'Favorite Teen Movie' series with…
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Episode 55: October 7-13, 1985
"I want my two dollars!" A famous phrase that kicks off our new series within our series, if you can follow that. This one looks back at one of the genres that…
- Travel through the 80s with the 80s Kids
Episode 54: May 18-24, 1992
"Heeeeere's Johnny!" Remember those infamous words when they were said every night at 11:30? It started one of the most influential presence in late-night…
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Episode 53: The Island of Misfit Toys - The Christmas Extravaganza 3
Jingle Bells and Ho-Ho-Ho! It's that special time of year again and we're back with an all-new Christmas episode! This year we take a look back at one of the…
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Episode 52: May 16 - 22, 1983
How many times in history was a dance move so significant that it changed the course of music? What? You don't know? Really? YOU? I can't believe it. Well, I…
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Episode 51 - Spotlight Interview: The Return of Bart Sears
We're back with an all new episode and joined by artist and creator Bart Sears! Bart returns to talk about some new projects as well as some old projects! He…
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Episode 50: The Spook-Tacular Halloween Spook-Tacle
The leaves are falling and the nights are getting cooler as darkness creeps in sooner. So you know what that means? That's right it's the start of a new season…
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Episode 49: July 30 - August 5, 1984
We've made it to the end of our fourth season, and you've all been there with us, through the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Or from the listener's…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 48: Spotlight Interview - Marc Scott Zicree
Attention Sci-Fi fans, nerds, afficianados, or whatever you like to call yourself, this special episode is just for you! We welcome to the show, Mr. Sci-Fi…
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Episode 47: Spotlight Interview - Bruce Blackman
For this special Spotlight Interview, we sit down with our first musical guest; singer/songwriter/musician, Bruce Blackman. Bruce is most famously known as the…
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Episode 46: January 28 - February 2, 1985
Well, it's been a while since we last saw, or heard, one another. So what better way to say hi, than with an all-new episode! This week in 80's history, we…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 45: Spotlight Interview - Roger Christian
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY! As a special treat we have an all new episode featuring special guest, director Roger Christian. Roger is legendary in Star Wars lore as…
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Episode 44: October 13-19, 1986
The boys are back in town...or online...or your radio...or wherever, the point is, we're back with an all-new episode! And boy, do we have a show for you...or…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 43: Spotlight Interview - Jeffrey Weissman
It's time to go BACK! No, not Back to the Future, although this episode will bring about the sense of deja vu as we welcome back friend of the show, actor and…
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Episode 42: Spotlight Interview: Bart Sears
As 80's kids, we played in worlds populated by heroes and villains, in comic books, on TV, and in toys. We may never wondered how these were created, but now…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 41: The Christmas Extravaganza - Part 2: The Electric Boogaloo!
It's Christmas All Over Again and we are back with another all-new episode! Once again, we are breaking format and having a special holiday episode! This time…
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Episode 40 - Spotlight Interview: Katie Leigh
Remember when you would get up on Saturday Mornings to watch all those great cartoons! Well on this episode we invite one of the voices of your Saturday…
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Episode 39: August 5-11, 1985
What do you get when you cross a man-child with a road movie? You get one of the funniest comedies ever made, that's what! This week we revisit the classic boy…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 38: Spotlight Interview - Courtney Gains
Welcome to Season 4! We kick it off with a blast by welcoming none other than actor and musician: Courtney Gains! Let me preamble this by adding: I love a…
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Episode 37: November 21 - 27, 1988
Hey there, devoted fans...or casual listeners...maybe curious 80-phile...alright, alright, you accidently clicked on this show because your finger slipped onto…
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Episode 36: Spotlight Interview - Rowby Goren
What does divorce and comedy have in common? Well, apparently, a lot! This episode we are joined by comedy voice of many generation, comedy writer: Rowby…
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Episode 35: May 29-June 3, 1979
Are you ready for an all-new episode with the 80's kids? No. Well, how about a Happy Meal then? I knew that would get your attention. We travel back to 1979 to…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 34: Spotlight Interview - Jeremy Miller: Bedford Film Festival
What do you get when you cross a sitcom star and a world-class chef? You get none other than Jeremy Miller! Jeremy is best known as playing the role of Ben…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 33: Spotlight Interview - Claudia Wells: Bedford Film Festival
Remember when getting back was only the beginning? You can never go back too many times, as we return to talk about one of the 80's most quintessential films…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 32: Spotlight Interview - Laura Willoughby: Bedford Film Festival
Hello fellow 80's fans and movie nuts! Now that the summer season is coming, you know what that means? That's right, it's festival time! and this week we are…
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Episode 31: September 27 - October 3, 1982
We're back from a short hiatus with an all-new episode to fill all your 1980's needs! Okay, okay, well, at least a week of your needs. Well, this week is no…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 30: Spotlight Interview - Bruce Vilanch
When you think of great comedy, many names come to mind, but if the name, Bruce Vilanch, doesn't come to mind, then you don't really know comedy. Bruce is a…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 29: Spotlight Interview - Larry Hankin
Did you ever watch a movie and recognize the actor playing a supporting role, but not where you remember them from? Well then, you are in for a treat! In this…
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Episode 28: October 14-20, 1985
Here it is! The final episode of the "Favorite B-Movie of the 80's" trilogy! This week we review Don's pick, the 1985 horror/gore-fest: Re-Animator. The cult…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 27: Spotlight Interview - Mark Christopher Lawrence
Welcome to an all-new episode with a new format! Over the past couple of seasons, we've had some great guests join us on our show and share their stories for…
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Episode 26: October 26-November 1, 1981
Here they come, back at it again, as the shenanigans continue with part 2 of our 'Best of the B-Movies' Trilogy. This week we explore Rich's pick, the oft…
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Episode 25: March 9-15, 1987
It's a brand new episode, and this week the guys start the special three-part series, 'What's Your Favorite B-Movie of the 80's?' Part One we learn Kyle's…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 24: The 80's Christmas Extravaganza!
HO-HO-HO! What do you want for Christmas? Well, if it's an all new holiday-themed episode of Traveling Through the 80's with the 80's Kids, then you're in for…
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Episode 23: May 28-June 3, 1984
Podcaster's Log, StarDate: June 1, 1984...Traveling Through the 80's with the 80's Kids boldly goes where no podcast has gone...before. This episode we revisit…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 22: November 20-26, 1989
What's better than going back and reliving the past? How about going Back to the Future? Oh yeah, that's right, we did do that one already. Hmmm, well, maybe…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 21: July 9-15, 1984
Greetings Listeners! You have been recruited by the 80's Kids to defend the Frontier from Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada! That's right, this week we look back on…
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Episode 20: October 6-12, 1986
Welcome to Season 3! We are going to start this season off with a...Splat? Whoa, whoa, whoa...let's start off by keeping this clean; get your minds out of the…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 19: June 15-21, 1992
Do you remember the summer of 1992? Well, you don't have to because we're here to do it for you with an all-new episode! We dropped some extra plutonium in our…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 18: June 8-14, 1981
Did someone say, 'Adventure?' No? Are you sure? Maybe you were thinking about adventure? No...um...okay, for the sake of argument, let's say you were. Well…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 17: May 21-27, 1977
Well, now they've done it...the 80's Kids have used too much plutonium in their flux capacitor. They've overshot the 80's and landed all the way back in that…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 16: June 20-26, 1988
In an all-new episode we not only travel back to the 80's, but we also travel to Toontown. That's right, this week we revisit the box-office smash: Who Framed…
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 15: February 9-16, 1992
Get ready to travel through the 80's again wi--wait a minute? 1992!? That's not the 80's! Well, of course, you're right, but this is the year Rich and Kyle…
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Episode 14: November 6-12, 1989
The wall comes crumblin’ down! Today we look back on a pivotal time in history: the fall of the Berlin Wall! This moment sparked the end of the Soviet Union…
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Episode 13: June 4-10, 1984
WOW! Episode 13!? Unlucky? Nope. This week we examine the release of one of the greatest movies of the 80’s; GHOSTBUSTERS! And who did we call? Richard Mueller…
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Episode 12: September 2 - 8, 1985
This episodes features a first, the first time we have done a back-to-back week (this is the week before Episode 9)’ this is also the first to feature our new…
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Episode 11: June 7-13, 1982
This week we look at one of the biggest movies of the decade, the box-office smash; E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial. We reminisce seeing it in theaters, and yes…
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Episode 10: May 15-21, 1988
This. Episode. Is. Epic! This week we explore the release of the 1988 epic fantasy film ‘Willow;’ but we are not alone. This week we are joined by…
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Episode 9: September 9-15, 1985
“Thundercats HO!” This week we welcome our first guest, Lion-O himself, Larry Kenny, as we discuss the premiere of his hit series Thundercats! We talk about…
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Episode 8: July 1-7, 1985
This week we really go back in time! We talk about the release of the megahit movie; Back to the Future! Come and share our memories as we talk about one of…
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Episode 7: January 26- February 1, 1986
This week we look back on the tragedy of the Space Shuttle Challenger. We remember where we were and the impact it had on everything. Even with a heavy topic…
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Episode 6: October 5-11, 1987
This week we discuss the Stock Market Crash of 1987, that sent the economy into a recession. It was at a time when we knew it was bad but didn’t know what it…
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Episode 5: February 18-24, 1980
“It’s a miracle!” This episode we talk about the 1980 Olympics held in Lake Placid, NY. We discuss the US Olympic Hockey teams defeat over the Soviet team…
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Episode 4: March 25-31, 1985
“Don’t move, dirtbag!” Join us as we share memories of the release of Police Academy 2! This was when the hosts first became friends and shared a most unusual…
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Episode 3: June 19-25, 1989
“I’m Batman!” When those words were whispered in a growl by Michael Keaton, the superhero genre changed forever. Join us as we look back at Tim Burton’s Batman…
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Episode 2: September 17-22, 1984
Transform and Roll Out! Join the 80’s Kids as we talk about the week of September 17-22, 1983 as we discuss the premiere of the Transformers series and it’s…
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Episode 1 Sept 12-18, 1983
Travel back to the week of September 12-18, 1983 and relive the events that made it awesome! With the premiere of GI Joe, we talk about it’s influence and…