Rad History

Dive into the vibrant world of 1980s hair metal, where power ballads reigned supreme. Discover the glam rock roots, tracing influences from legends like T-Rex and Alice Cooper. Uncover the underground scene that birthed icons like Van Halen and Motley Crue, showcasing their DIY spirit and wild antics on the Sunset Strip. Witness the genre's explosive rise with Quiet Riot's groundbreaking success and major labels scrambling to sign the hottest acts. Get ready for a nostalgic journey packed with theatrical flair and unforgettable battles for rock supremacy.

Explore the dramatic 1983 invasion of Grenada, the first major U.S. military action after Vietnam. Discover Maurice Bishop's revolutionary government and the Caribbean's turmoil that led to U.S. intervention. Hear how rapid military planning unfolded, with daring parachute assaults and intense battles for key locations. Dive into the chaos of rescue missions and the political fallout that ensued, including public reactions and global condemnation. The legacy of this invasion reshaped both U.S. military policy and Grenada's future.

As the 80s turning into the 90s, one sound of young America was Grunge. The other was New Jack Swing. Did New Jack Swing help inspire Pharrell, Bruno Mars, and... KPop? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second half of Phil Hartman's career. Leaving SNL. NewsRadio. The tragic murder-suicide that ended his life. And what might have been... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might know him from... but did you know he had a flourishing career before comedy designing 70's album covers? Did you know that he co-wrote the movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure? How did he become "the glue" at Saturday Night Live, but also, the guy everyone wanted to write for on The Simpsons? This is the first part of the Phil Hartman story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the 1980s look like the 1980s? Nickelodeon, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Miami Vice, Saved By The Bell? I'll tell you why: The Memphis Group was a short-lived but highly influential Italian design and architecture collective, founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980. They radically challenged the era's prevailing minimalism and functionalism by creating postmodern furniture and objects with bold colors, geometric shapes, and playful, clashing patterns. THIS IS why the 1980s looked the way it did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one of the biggest, unsolved mass-murder/serial killings of the 1980s. It changed how every product you buy appears in a store. It changed how crisis management happens. The 1982 Tylenol murders/poisonings is one of the craziest/most tragic stories of the 1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores how MTV's Total Request Live changed the evolution of teen culture in media, how engagement with fans and the impact of social media have transformed entertainment for young audiences. The dynamic interaction between producers and fans and artists, laid the groundwork not only for reality television, but for social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of the Bo Jackson legend. The glory years with the Raiders and the Royals. The ubiquitous ads. The injury that ended his career. What Bo has been up to in recent years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode delves into the remarkable early part of the legend of Bo Jackson. His hardscrabble early life. His discovery of his remarkable athletic prowess, excelling in football, baseball and track-and-field. His extraordinary performances and the impact he had on Auburn football, including the unforgettable Iron Bowl against Alabama, and his recruitment first into professional baseball and then the NFL, ending with his unique deal with Al Davis: baseball first, football second.Part 2 will go into his professional career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.