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Children of the 80s
Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us.
Episodes
- Children of the 80s
Name that Tune: 80s Billboard Hits
Jim and Lindsay welcome special guest, Jason Colvin from the Shirley You Can't Be Serious podcast. Jason drops in to throw down a challenge to Jim. Who will…
- Children of the 80s
80s Pop Music: The Battle for the Greatest Year-#23 Songs
Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the…
- Children of the 80s
The Sound of Fear: Creepy Themes of the 80s
Some of the scariest memories of the 80s weren’t things we saw on screen—they were things we heard! From the chilling themes of Unsolved Mysteries and…
- Children of the 80s
Unsolved Mysteries: The Nightmares Robert Stack Gave Us
That haunting theme song. Robert Stack’s unmistakable voice. And mysteries that left an entire generation sleeping with the lights on. This week on Children of…
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The Great McScam Revisited
Think the McDonald's Monoply game of the 80s was just a fun way to win fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few…
- Children of the 80s
Who Won the Year? 1980-1983
Who won the year? We’re going year by year from 1980 to 1983, looking at the stars who seemed to be EVERYWHERE—from movies and TV to cartoons and beyond. Who…
- Children of the 80s
80s Pop Music: The Battle for the Greatest Year-#24 Songs
Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the…
- Children of the 80s
I Pity the Fool: The ’80s Legacy of Mr. T
Mr. T was one of the biggest icons of the 1980s. From Clubber Lang in Rocky III to B.A. Baracus on The A-Team, his gold chains, mohawk, catchphrases, and…
- Children of the 80s
Our Favorite 80s Sitcom Characters
From family favorites to lovable oddballs, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable characters from our favorite ’80s sitcoms—and sharing which ones we…
- Children of the 80s
80s Pop Music: The Battle for the Greatest Year Begins-#25 Songs
Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We’re about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the…
- Children of the 80s
Dolly Parton: An American Icon
In this episode, Jim and Lindsay look back at the remarkable life of Dolly Parton. From country music staples “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” to…
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The Downside to 80s TV Fame
Being a TV star in the 1980s might have looked like the ultimate dream—but fame had a downside that most of us never saw. Three stories that remind us that…
- Children of the 80s
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Life moves pretty fast...so you should probably stop and listen to us talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Jim and Lindsay along with special guest Matt Cook…
- Children of the 80s
LeVar Burton and the Magic of Reading Rainbow
Take a look… it’s Reading Rainbow! This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar…
- Children of the 80s
Middle Age Man Hall of Fame
Jim and Lindsay return to the Middle Age Man Hall of Fame to review the winners, the snubs, and the questionable decisions. Does Lindsay regret leaving anyone…
- Children of the 80s
A Slice of the 80s
Join Jim and Lindsay as they travel back in time to an '80s-style Pizza Hut and then on to one of the last remaining ShowBiz Pizza animatronic bands. From the…
- Children of the 80s
80s Billboard Hits: Guess the Theme
Jim has come up with another mystery theme playlist. What do these songs have in common? We've gathered a collection of chart toppers, party favorites, and…
- Children of the 80s
Totally 80s Trivia II
We're going back to play the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, tv, and pop culture. And Jim surprises Lindsay…
- Children of the 80s
Top Ten Summer Songs of 1981
Jim and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1981. Lindsay's not too excited about the year but Jim is adament with sticking with his…
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Cake, Tokens, and Rollerskates: The Ultimate 80s Birthday Party
Before trampoline parks and laser tag arenas, birthdays meant paper hats, greasy pizza, arcade tokens, roller skates, and hoping your parents would spring for…
- Children of the 80s
The Movies of 1986
It's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay as they revisit the movies of 1986.
- Children of the 80s
Guess the Theme: Musical Playlist
What do some of the most memorable songs of the 1980s have in common? That’s the question we’re asking in this special playlist episode. We’ve gathered a…
- Children of the 80s
Lindsay's Out...So Let's Talk 80s Crushes
Jim makes a surprise comeback this week and teams up with Brad from the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast for a deep dive into their 80s celebrity crushes.
- Children of the 80s
Jim’s Out… So Let’s Talk 80s Crushes
Jim’s still sidelined this week, so Lindsay teams up with Dave from the Totally 80s & 90s Recall podcast for a deep dive into '80s celebrity crushes! From…
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Nineteen Eighty Ten
This week, Jim and Lindsay share a brief update on Jim's recovery following surgery. Since life has been a little hectic lately, we're replaying our very first…
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80s Stars Who Rewrote Their Story
In this episode, we take a look at some of the most recognizable faces from the 1980s who took surprisingly different paths after their time in the spotlight…
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80s Cartoon Theme Songs-Finals
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast, James from the Bad Movies Rule podcast and Jason from the Surely You Can't Be…
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The 58 Hours: Baby Jessica and the Well Rescue
On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a narrow abandoned well in Midland, Texas—triggering a 58-hour rescue effort that captivated the…
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80s Cartoon Theme Songs-People Bracket
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Jason from the Dram Amateur podcast and Shawn and Jess from the Smoking Sounds podcast to pick winners for the poeple region of…
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Encore: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Enjoy this fan favorite episode from season 2 while we enjoy spring break. Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit…
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80s Cartoon Theme Songs-Creatures Bracket
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave from Totally 80s and 90s Recall, Matt Cook from Spinning the Wheel, and Chris Lee from the Best Under Five to pick winners…
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The Three Amigos
Three rock legends walk into a birthday party… and yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. When Alice Cooper celebrated 78, he was joined by Mick Fleetwood and…
- Children of the 80s
Order in the Court: Wapner at 4
Step into the courtroom where reality TV was born. In this episode we dive into the rise of The People’s Court the no-nonsense style of Joseph Wapner and the…
- Children of the 80s
80s Cartoon Theme Songs-Animals Region
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave and Rob from Totally 80s 90s Recall podcast and Def Dave from the Def Dave's 1984 podcast to pick winners for the animals…
- Children of the 80s
80s Cartoon Theme Songs-Aliens and Robots Region
Jim and Lindsay are joined by James from Bad Movies Rule, Brad from Pop Culture Yearbook, and Justin from Pop Culture Reflections to pick winners for the…
- Children of the 80s
Hold Please...The 80s Are on the Line
Before smartphones and texting, life came with cords, coins, and the occasional busy signal. In this episode, we dial back to the 1980s to revisit the everyday…
- Children of the 80s
80s Hits: From TV to Top 40
In the 1980s, TV and movie stars weren’t content to just act — they wanted to top the music charts too. We’re diving into the hits, the flops, and the most…
- Children of the 80s
Top 80s hits: Slow Dance at the Middle School Gym
Break out the slow-dance moves and the dramatic stares — we’re diving into the sappiest love songs of the ’80s. This Valentine’s special is packed with soaring…
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Top 80s Hits: Anti-Valentine's Day Songs
Roses are overrated. This week we flip the script with a playlist of top 80s hits that rage, brood, stalk, and side-eye Valentine’s Day. From broken hearts to…
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When a Serial Killer Crossed Pop Culture
Three future stars. One serial killer. In this episode, we explore chilling near-misses involving Debbie Harry, Anne Boylen, and Kurt Russell—all unknowingly…
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Childhood Nostalgia: Snow Days in the 1980s
No school, local TV listings, and a whole day that felt like a surprise holiday. In this episode, we take a warm, nostalgic trip back to snow days in the…
- Children of the 80s
In Memoriam: 2025
Join us as we kick off the new year by looking back at the celebrities we lost in 2025 who influenced us throughout the decade of the 1980s.
- Children of the 80s
1986-The Year in Review
Rewind to 1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and…
- Children of the 80s
Casey Kasem Counts Down the Top Hits of 1985
In 1985, America didn’t just listen to the radio — it counted down the top hits together. This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the…
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The Christmas That Saved Video Games
In 1985, video games were considered dead. In this episode, we look at why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully…
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Encore: Christmas Songs of the 1980s
The flu has hit Children of the 80s so enjoy this Christmas episode from Season 2 while we recover from this hellish bug. It's an episode chock full of…
- Children of the 80s
Totally 80s Christmas Playlist
In this episode, we’re diving into the best Christmas songs from 1980s movies — the classics that made us laugh, cry, and sing along with the TV on full blast…
- Children of the 80s
I Love the ’80s: TV Trivia Edition
Fire up the VCR—it’s 80s TV trivia time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they tear through a stack of rapid-fire Trivial Pursuit questions, battling it out over the tv…
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Top 80S Hits: Cover Songs from Previous Decades
We're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they…
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Encore: Where's the Cranberry Sauce?!? A Review of Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving
This episode originally aired in Season 1. In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to…
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Top 80s Hits: Did It Hit #1?
Jim spins ten unforgettable tracks from the 1980s, and Lindsay's job — guess whether each song actually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! From smooth slow jams…
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Thank You for Being a Friend: The Story of The Golden Girl
Pull up a chair on the lanai and grab a slice of cheesecake — we’re heading to Miami to celebrate four of the most unforgettable women in television history…
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Freddy vs. Jason: Who Owned the 80s?
It’s the ultimate 1980s horror showdown! In this episode, we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast as we pit Freddy Krueger and Jason…
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The Top Ten Stephen King Movies of the 80s
Grab some microwave popcorn and dim the lights — we’re heading back to the 1980s when every video store shelf had at least one Stephen King nightmare staring…
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Top 80s Hits: Halloween Themed Playlist
To kick off the Halloween season, we're bringing back a popular episode from season1. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs…
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Monopoly Mayhem: The Great McScam
Think the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 80s was just a fun way to win free fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few…
- Children of the 80s
Totally 80s Trivia
We're playing the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, TV, and pop culture. In typical Jim and Lindsay fashion…
- Children of the 80s
Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful
From silky Pantene hair to the squeaky-clean world of Zest, the 1980s gave us commercials we’ll never forget. This week, we’re diving into six iconic ads that…
- Children of the 80s
Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned from 80s Music
Jim and Lindsay sit down with author Eric Shoars to talk about his book Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems…
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The Top 10 Villains of the 1980s
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Def Dave to count down their top 10 villains of the 1980s. From over-the-top baddies to sinister aliens—and even a few surprise…