Everything 80s
Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia
Welcome to Everything 80s — the ultimate podcast for fans of 1980s pop culture and retro nostalgia.
Each week, we'll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the 1980s: unforgettable movies, legendary TV shows, classic toys, groundbreaking music, and the cultural moments that defined a generation.
From Back to the Future to The Breakfast Club, from Transformers and He-Man to MTV, Nintendo, and Michael Jackson — if it happened in the 80s, we're talking about it.
Whether you grew up in the 1980s or just love the retro vibe, Everything 80s is your time machine to a decade of innovation, color, and unforgettable fun. Perfect for fans of nostalgia, Gen X, and anyone who loves some good 'ol time travel...
Kids, you might not be ready for this yet--but your parents are gonna love it...
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday — hit follow and join the 1980s rewind.
Each week, we'll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the 1980s: unforgettable movies, legendary TV shows, classic toys, groundbreaking music, and the cultural moments that defined a generation.
From Back to the Future to The Breakfast Club, from Transformers and He-Man to MTV, Nintendo, and Michael Jackson — if it happened in the 80s, we're talking about it.
Whether you grew up in the 1980s or just love the retro vibe, Everything 80s is your time machine to a decade of innovation, color, and unforgettable fun. Perfect for fans of nostalgia, Gen X, and anyone who loves some good 'ol time travel...
Kids, you might not be ready for this yet--but your parents are gonna love it...
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday — hit follow and join the 1980s rewind.
Episodes
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Jan 27, 2021 • 31min
The Infamous Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983
What do you get when you take one of the hottest toys of all time, low inventory, and the holiday season? You get the ticking time bomb that was the Cabbage Patch Kid riots. No toy in history has ever created a craze like the Cabbage Patch Kids did in the fall of 1983. The mayhem and violence surrounding these dolls seem to set the stage for future events like Black Friday. But this is a look back on what made this toy so huge, and the carnage that resulted. Show notes: The Cabbage Patch Kid Riots Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s
Jan 13, 2021 • 32min
The Best of the 80s in 2020
This is my yearly review show where I look at the best of 1980s content in 2020. In this episode, I'll cover the topics I found most interesting, including the REAL reason behind the creation of Apple computers, the story behind a certain McDonald's item, the original forbidden video game, and more. I'll also give my review of a book sequel that was ten years in the making and look back at the television return of a beloved 1980s character. Website: https://www.everything80spodcast.com Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s
Dec 23, 2020 • 35min
The Everything 80s Christmas Special!
Welcome to the Everything 80s Christmas spectacular, spectacular! And in a genuine coincidence, this episode is being released on Festivus—making it a true Festivus MIRACLE! OK, here's the plan: we will start by looking at a beloved 1980s Christmas movie, and then the sequel to it—which you've probably never heard of. Next, we will take a deep look at an iconic TV special from the 1960s that became an integral part of the holidays for kids in the 80s—and many other decades—Rankin/Bass' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. So bundle up in your coziest and ugliest Christmas sweater, grab a mug of some sort of nog, and let's settle in for the Christmas special! Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s Show notes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Dec 16, 2020 • 33min
Yes, The Star Wars Holiday Special Really Is That Bad
The winner for worst Star Wars entry has sadly become a competitive category. But nothing can compare with what happened on the night of November 17, 1978. This is a look back on the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. How did this thing come together, is it really as bad as people say, and why does George Lucas want to smash every copy with a hammer? Happy Life Day! Show notes: The Star Wars Holiday Special Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s
Dec 9, 2020 • 31min
Was Perfect Strangers the Perfect 80s Sitcom?
Today, we're looking back on a beloved show for many: Perfect Strangers. It ran from 1986 to 1992, making cousins Larry and Balki household names. Perfect Strangers should never have made it to network television, but somehow survived the odds. It also led to another classic sitcom—Family Matters—and helped pave the way for another famous TV institution: TGIF. Show Notes: Perfect Strangers Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s
Dec 2, 2020 • 29min
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: From Cards to Trainwreck
It should have been great. Everything was there to make the Garbage Pail Kids movie one of the absolute classic horror movies of the 1980s—but we got the complete opposite of that. What they released in 1987 is considered one of the worst movies in the history of film. This is a look back on the history of the Garbage Pail Kids, their wild success, and the inevitable movie. It could have been great—so what went so terribly wrong? Show Notes: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Support the show: Patreon.com/80s
Nov 18, 2020 • 25min
Who Was Bananaman?
This is for all you Brits out there! Even if you're not from the U.K., you'll still find the story of Bananaman very interesting. Bananaman was a genuine comic book character that appeared in Dandy, Beano, and had his own cartoon show in the 1980s. This is a look back on the potassium-filled superhero and why he was England's answer to Superman and Batman. Support the show: Patreon.com/80s Show notes: Bananaman
Nov 11, 2020 • 20min
The Far Side: The Story of the Funniest Comic Strip Ever
The Far Side was a comic strip created by Gary Larson that ran from 1979 to 1995. May consider it the funniest comic strip ever created. This is a look back on the evolution of the Far Side, how it influenced science, why it went away—and why it's back after all these years. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/80s TheFarSide.com Show notes: The Far Side
Nov 4, 2020 • 22min
MAC and Me: E.T. Phone a Lawyer!
This is a look back on a McDonald's commercial that masqueraded as a movie: MAC and Me. The movie was convinced with noble intentions, but that all took a back seat to corporate interests. Today, we'll look back on how this movie came to be, how McDonald's took over it, and what its lasting legacy is. Show notes: https://www.everything80spodcast.com/mac-and-me/ The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Oct 28, 2020 • 21min
An Everything 80s Halloween Special!
Welcome to a 1980s Halloween Spooktacular! This is the day when we celebrate Halloween and the 80s all rolled into one. So here's what we're going to do: we will look back at the classic Monster cereals, then we'll remember the 1988 classic Beetlejuice, and finish with a deeper look at a Halloween musical staple and the greatest music video ever made (you can probably guess what that is). The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast
