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...
🎧 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...
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday — hit follow and join the 1980s rewind.
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2019 • 23min
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation: The Best Christmas Movie Ever
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation has established itself as a new Christmas classic. The movie tells the story of the Griswold family and the quest for the perfect old-fashioned family Christmas. This episode will look at the making of the movie and why it's become a staple of holiday viewing. Sh*tter was full! The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Nov 20, 2019 • 22min
How The Top Gun VHS Changed Home Video Forever
If you grew up in the 80s, you knew that the video store on a Friday night was the place to be. But home video as we know it almost didn't happen if it wasn't for the Top Gun VHS release in 1986. This episode looks at how movie studios wanted nothing to do with home video or rentals, and how Top Gun changed all of this forever. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Nov 13, 2019 • 18min
Duck Hunt: The Original Focus Of The NES?
Duck Hunt is a video game that goes WAY back. It existed long before you remember it in arcades and early home box sets. It made use of a new technology and Nintendo thought that it, and not Super Mario Bros, would be the focal point of launching Nintendo in North America. Listen up to the story of Duck Hunt, the original first-person shooter. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Nov 6, 2019 • 30min
Why Did Stephen King Hate The Shining?
The Shining is one of the most iconic and influential movies ever made. So why did its author - Stephen King - hate it so much? In this episode, we look at the 5 main things Stephen King hated about The Shining along with some more insights into one of the greatest films ever made. Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Oct 30, 2019 • 33min
The Halloween Special!
This is the Everything 80s Halloween special and on this show, we are looking back at 80s Halloween TV specials. We will look at 5 forgotten specials and also, an iconic one. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Oct 16, 2019 • 15min
Big League Chew: The Bubblegum Of Your Childhood
In every convenience store in the 80s, Big League Chew would be right there, front and center among all the other great options. The pouch with the shredded gum was the softest and chewiest you ever had and has an interesting story to go with it. Big League Chew has origins as a Tabaco substitute in the minor leagues and quickly became a massive seller and continues to this day. Listen up to the story of the bubblegum of your childhood, and the reason why it blew the best bubbles. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Sep 25, 2019 • 25min
Was My Buddy The Inspiration For Chucky?
My Buddy was a doll for boys released by Hasbro in 1985. This was actually a controversial move as putting out a doll for boys had never been done before. This may all have roots in the video game crash of 1983, but became a massive best-seller. My Buddy may also have been the influence of Chucky in the Child's Play movies, and this episode looks at everything behind this toy. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Sep 18, 2019 • 30min
Ready Player One: Comparing The Book To The Movie
Ready Player One is a book written by Ernest Cline, which is like a love-letter to the 80s and pop culture. Steven Spielberg put out the movie version and you may wonder what the key differences are. In this podcast, I break dow how Ready Player One the movie compares to the book. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Sep 4, 2019 • 50min
Review- The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance is a ten-part Netflix series that takes us back into Jim Henson's Dark Crystal. In this review, I look at the original movie, breakdown each new episode, and look at everything that went into this, and the original movie. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
Aug 28, 2019 • 26min
Pound Puppies: Cabbage Patch Kids In Dog Form?
The Pound Puppies were a popular 80s toy that came out in 1984. They were released by Irwin and then by Tonka. The Pound Puppies were plush stuffed dog dolls that had droopy eyes and floppy ears. They weren't invented by who you may think but led to a cartoon show in 1985 and the toys would make over $300 million throughout their run. 1980s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
