Wed, April 16, 2025

742: Unlikely Cover Songs of the 80s Part 14

So many of the great songs of the '80s that we associate with our favorite artists are actually cover songs. How do we know? Because we've now done 14 podcasts about them! Today's show features the origins of songs made famous by Pat Benatar, Laura Branigan, Tracey Ullman, and Joan Jett. Our Sponsors The 2026 lineup of The 80s Cruise is here, along with our promo code. Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on February 27 with stops in Nassau, Falmouth and Labadee. Artists include: Bret Michaels, Nile Rodgers & Chic, OMD, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Berlin, Taylor Dayne, Sugarhill Gang, Quiet Riot, Glass Tiger, Donnie Iris, Dazz Band, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats, Aldo Nova, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee. Former MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown will be there too. And now, if you're a first-time guest on the cruise, you can  $250 in cabin credit when booking if you use the promo code STUCK. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, April 02, 2025

741: Remembering Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer has left us. But he left us with an amazing collection of work that we will honor for decades to come. Spearsy and co-host Chuck Coverly highlight their favorite film moments from "Top Secret" to "Real Genius," "Top Gun," "Willow," "Tombstone and more in this special memorial show. Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our  official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com .

Sat, March 29, 2025

740: Reviewing 'MJ: The Musical' and the 2025 Voyage of The 80s Cruise

Spearsy reviews "MJ: The Musical," the touring Broadway production about the life of Michael Jackson. We also cover our favorite memories of the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Seggies this week including Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune.  Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our  official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com .

Sat, March 22, 2025

739: Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s - Classic Rerun

Remember our "Rock Dinosaurs" of the '80s series of podcasts? We did them about 14 years ago, and they were a blast. Basically we honored the bands we loved in the '80s that were already pretty successful during previous decades. This episode from 2011 honors the Bee Gees, Steve Miller, the Jacksons, Aerosmith and more.  Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our  official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com .

Mon, March 17, 2025

738: Drinking in the '80s (From 2006)

Have we ever done a St. Patrick's Day episode of Stuck in the '80s? I'm not sure, but we definitely did a "Drinking in the '80s" episode a long time ago. Listen as Spearsy recounts his memories of the episode and then the actual episode, which was recorded live at the Green Iguana Bar in St. Petersburg back in 2006. Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our  official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at sit80s.com .

Fri, February 28, 2025

737: Revisiting our Interview with Naked Eyes' Pete Bryne

Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes was one of the first interviews I did solo for Stuck in the '80s. It was back in 2008 and I had just seen the band perform as part of the Regeneration Tour in Las Vegas. Pete and I had a great chat as he shared stories behind some of the band's biggest hits.  Naked Eyes is playing on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise, so it's a good time to revisit this classic interview.  Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, February 23, 2025

736: Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert Interview

If you're a fan of 1986's "Labyrinth," then you need to know about the touring production of "Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert." Steve talks to Black Ink Production's John Kinsner about this amazing project.  See the tour schedule here: Labyrinthinconcert.com Seggies this week include "TV Party Tonight" and "Spin Me Round." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, February 22, 2025

735: The Miracle on Ice's 45th Anniversary

It's been 45 years since the Miracle on Ice?!? That's insane. Back in 2010, for the hockey game's 30th anniversary, we did a pretty damn good job honoring one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. The episode features former co-host Sean Daly and St. Pete Times sports columnist Tom Jones. Enjoy the memories. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, February 18, 2025

734: Forgotten Hits of 1988

Do you remember the hit songs of 1988? George Michael, INXS, Michael Jackson - they all ruled the charts. But how many of the deeper hits do you remember? We honor the forgotten hits of 1988 with tunes from Paul Carrack, Bruce Hornsby, Roger, and Brenda Russell. Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Also, Please Please Tell Me Now. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, February 13, 2025

733: Rediscovering our Michael Jackson Thriller Episode

While we enjoy/endure an unexpected break in new episodes, Spearsy decided to listen again to Episode 49 - Michael Jackson's Thriller. It's one of our favorite episodes and features co-hosts Sean Daly and Cathy Wos. We'll be back soon with two new shows.  Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, January 31, 2025

732: UK No. 2s of 1977 - Just Missed the Biscuit

Cast your mind back to 1977 - the golden age of disco. But in the UK, a lot of different songs were reaching the top of the charts. Here are a few that reached No. 2 on the British charts in 1977 but got no further. Featuring songs by the Sex Pistols, Space and Boney M. Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, January 13, 2025

731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985

Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, Sheila E, the Hooters, Big Audio Dynamite and more. Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, December 28, 2024

730: College Friend and 'Final Deadline' Author Derek Catron

In 20 years of Stuck in the '80s, we've yet to hear from any of Steve's friends from the actual 1980s. That ends with this week's episode: a conversation with former University of Florida student newspaper editor and now author Derek Catron. Derek talks about his new book "Final Deadline" and relives stories from their days in college.  Read more about Derek Catron . Buy " Final Deadline " on Amazon. Visit the Independent Florida Alligator newspaper site online. Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, December 21, 2024

729: Christmas Albums in the 1980s

Who's ready for some deep cuts when it comes to '80s Christmas albums? This week's episode features tunes by Alabama, Dr. Demento, George Winston and Mannheim Steamroller. Plus, the return of "Stuck in the Arcade." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, December 18, 2024

728: Die Hard Tribute with Author Brian Abrams

Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? We answer that nagging query and more with special guest Brian Abrams, author of "Die Hard: An Oral History." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, December 07, 2024

727: Inspirational Speeches in '80s Movies - Part 1

Hoosiers. Dead Poets Society. Vision Quest. The Goonies. The '80s were full of inspirational speeches in our favorite movies. We start a new series with this episode on our favorite inspirational moments from '80s classics. Also seggies with Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, November 21, 2024

726: Movie and Music Turkeys of the '80s (2018 Thanksgiving Episode)

After 20 years, can you blame us for not coming up with another original idea for a Thanksgiving podcast? Here's "Turkeys of the '80s" - our show from 2018, featuring Jen with One N and B-Rad as co-hosts. We honor the movies and music that were real "turkeys" in our beloved decade. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, November 12, 2024

725: Reliving the Steve Perry Interview

Come relive the glory days of Stuck in the '80s and journey back to 2011 when Spearsy got the chance to interview former Journey frontman Steve Perry. Oh, it's a classic chat full of twists, turns and revelations galore. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, November 03, 2024

724: 'The Terminator' Turns 40

Come with me if you want to live! It's the 40th anniversary of "The Terminator." Share your favorite movie quotes and decide once and for all if AI is really something that's going to destroy the planet any day now.  Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, October 20, 2024

723: Two-Hit Wonders of the '80s Part 2

Do you hate the term "one-hit wonders?" How do you feel about "two-hit wonders?" Many of the bands we loved in the '80s only reached the Billboard Top 40 twice in their career. We celebrate four more of them today, including General Public and a-Ha.  Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, October 06, 2024

722: Interview with T'Pau's Carol Decker

T'Pau ruled the British charts in the late '80s with hits such as "China in Your Hand" and "Valentine." In the U.S., "Heart and Soul" was the band's breakthrough single. T'Pau's Carol Decker visits with the podcast to talk about her band's history and the upcoming performance on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, September 29, 2024

721: Year 9 of The 80s Cruise with Joey Fairchild

The 80s Cruise is sailing into its ninth year in 2025 - will you be with us? If you're on the fence about joining us in March 2025, ECP's Joey Fairchild joins the show to talk about what's planned for the upcoming voyage. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, September 21, 2024

720: Forgotten Hits of 1987

It's hard to forget the hits from 1987, but we've managed to find six tunes that don't get enough love these days. It's a new installment of our "Forgotten Hits of the '80s" series, featuring tunes by Huey Lewis, Peter Cetera, Europe, Samantha Fox and more. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, September 12, 2024

719: Remembering James Earl Jones

We've lost James Earl Jones, but the characters he breathed life into remain with us forever. We honor the late actor with a Top 5 list of our favorite roles from the '80s and beyond.  Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, September 08, 2024

718: Review of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'

What do we think of the new 'Beetlejuice' sequel, aptly titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?' Does Michael Keaton make a grand return? Does Winona Ryder ever age? We answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, August 31, 2024

717: Summer Music and Movies in the '80s

Do you miss the movies and music from summers in the '80s? Good! Do you miss the show we did on this topic in 2008? Good, because here it is again. This should be our final re-run episode of the season. Still, this is one of our all-time favorites. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, August 22, 2024

716: Red Scare Movies of the 1980s | Rerun from 2008

Our unexpected summer break continues, so Spearsy offers a new introduction to our 2008 episode about Red Scare movies of the '80s. Our good friend "Jeff in Cuba" was in the studio for this memorable show, which includes talk about "Red Dawn," "Top Gun" and more. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, August 15, 2024

715: Remembering the late Greg Kihn

Greg Kihn, the musician behind "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song," passed away in August 2024. He was a guest on Stuck in the '80s back in 2011, so to honor him, we'll play this episode again, along with some commentary by Spearsy before the show starts. Greg will be missed. One of our favorite interviews. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, August 11, 2024

714: Movie Showdown - Enemy Mine vs. Officer and a Gentleman

We lost a true star with the passing of Louis Gossett Jr. In this week's episode, we stage an '80s movie showdown featuring two of his classics: "Enemy Mine" vs. "An Officer and a Gentleman." Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring special guest co-host Chuck Coverly. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, July 26, 2024

713: Looking Back on 19 Years of Stuck in the '80s

Stuck in the '80s had another birthday. On July 25, 2024, we turned 19 years old. That means today - July 26 - is officially the beginning of our 20th year of podcasting about the '80s music, movies and pop culture. In 2017, frequent guest co-host "Gayle from D.C." interviewed Spearsy and Brad about the podcast's history and memorable moments. What better way to begin our 20th year than by looking at the 19 years already in the can. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, July 18, 2024

712: Neverending Story's Tami Stronach's 'Man and Witch'

Who didn't absolutely love 10-year-old Tami Stronach in 1984's "The Neverending Story?" Tami is back 40 years later with "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps." It's a much-needed nod to the fantasy movies we grew up loving. Tami talks about the new movie and her memories of "Neverending Story." The new movie is showing via Fathom Events nationwide on July 28 and 30. Find out where "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps" is playing near you.  Follow Tami Stronach on Twitter. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, July 15, 2024

711: Two-Hit Wonders of the '80s Part 1

Our listeners hated our One-Hit Wonder series of podcasts so much, we decided to double down. Welcome to Part 1 of our "Two-Hit Wonders" of the '80s podcasts. We'll honor artists who might have had a deep catalog of great music, but still only had two hits on the Billboard Top 40 charts in the U.S. This week, the artists include John Parr, Tone Loc, Quiet Riot, and Men Without Hats. We love these artists and wish they'd scored more hits in our beloved decade. Here are the stories behind their songs. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, July 11, 2024

710: Reviewing 'Beverly Hills Copy: Axel F' from Netflix

Alex Foley is back, along with all our old friends, for "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on Netflix. Does Eddie Murphy acquit himself after the debacle of "Coming 2 America?" Find out when we review the fourth movie in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise. Also, full seggies including TV Party Tonight and You Spin Me Round. And the ultimate Beverly Hills Cop trivia contest. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, July 01, 2024

709: Reviewing Andrew McCarthy's 'Brats' Documentary

Have you seen Andrew McCarthy's new documentary "Brats" on Hulu? His take on the Brat Pack years is attracting a lot of attention. Susannah Gora, author of the book "You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation," joins the podcast this week to talk about the documentary and more. Plus, our Top 5 lists of the best Andrew McCarthy movies from the '80s.  Here's the "Brats" Q&A session with Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Ally Sheedy, David Blum and more.  Read more about Susannah Gora here . Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, June 24, 2024

708: 'Purple Rain' Turns 40

"Purple Rain" - the movie, the album, the pop culture milestone - turns 40 years old this summer. Guest co-host Patty Lin and Spearsy celebrate Prince's summer on top of the world in this special episode of Stuck in the '80s. Read more about Patty Lin and her book "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood." Here's her October 2023 interview on the podcast. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to  www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, June 19, 2024

707: Dirty Dancing Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge

Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia is home to several epic Dirty Dancing Weekends each year. Spearsy and his wife review their recent visit to the resort where much of the 1987 movie was filmed, including an interview with Mountain Lake Lodge CEO Heidi Stone.  Get the 2025 Dirty Dancing Weekend dates here. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, June 14, 2024

706: Debut Albums from the Summer of 1984

The music of 1984 was amazing, but that summer was incredibly special for bands just starting their careers. We honor six of the best debut albums from the summer of 1984, including records by Sheila E., the Fat Boys, WASP, Stryper, Sade and more. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, May 26, 2024

705: Secret of My Success vs. Doc Hollywood | Michael J. Fox Movie Battle

If you're a fan of Michael J. Fox, which "small-town boy makes good" movie do you prefer: "Secret of My Success" or "Doc Hollywood?" That's what we will decide in this week's '80s movie battle.  The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, May 16, 2024

704: Interview with Martha Davis of The Motels

Martha Davis of The Motels talks with Spearsy about the band's history, her love of songwriting, and the upcoming Abducted By The '80s Tour , which includes Naked Eyes, Men Without Hats, and Wang Chung. Spearsy and Martha share tales of writing, soundtrack hits, and her performance of "We Never Danced" from the movie "Made in Heaven." Plus, full seggies with guest co-host Chuck Coverly. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, May 06, 2024

703: Language Lessons Part 2 - Foreign Hits of the '80s

So many great songs were hits of the '80s despite not being sung in English. This week's episode honors tunes by Kraftwerk, Trio, Falco and Righeira. Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly returns with Spearsy. Also this week: Stuck in the Arcarde, Please Please Tell Me Now, and our favorite foreign-language movies of the '80s. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, April 19, 2024

702: Daryl Hall and John Oates Call It Quits

Daryl Hall and John Oates are no more. So says John anyway. We discuss the shocking news, share our deep-cut favorites and relive our 2009 interview with John Oates in this special podcast.  The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, April 16, 2024

701: Reviewing 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'

Are "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" any good? How do the two new "Ghostbusters" movies compare with the original 1984 film? We talk all things "Ghostbusters" and take the ultimate "Ghostbusters" trivia quiz with special guest co-host and quiz book author Tamara Dever . The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, April 10, 2024

700: A Martinez Talks About His 50-Year Career in Acting

Stuck in the '80s visits with Emmy award-winning actor A Martinez about his amazing 50-year career, from Santa Barbara in the ‘80s to his recent work on Longmire, Dark Winds and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, March 28, 2024

699: Changing Up The Hits of 1984

Who didn't love 1984? But despite 1984 being the apex of the '80s, there are a few forgotten songs we'd love to hear more from, including tunes from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Billy Ocean, Shalamar and Bananarama. Here are our picks for several "change-up" hits for the year. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, March 17, 2024

698: 'Rad' Gets Re-Released

Aren't you glad the 1986 BMX movie is called "Rad" instead of its original title "Balls Out?" Hey, it's a great SEO term - just 40 years too early. We honor the movie, which will be re-released for one night in theaters on March 21. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Stay tuned for a special promo code. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, March 11, 2024

697: Wrapup of the 2024 Voyage of The 80s Cruise

We're back on dry land after a week at sea on The 80s Cruise. The 2024 sailing was the eighth voyage of The 80s Cruise and included memorable moments involving Sebastian Bach, Air Supply, Wang Chung and many more. Here what Brad and Steve remember the best from their week of hosting trivia. The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Stay tuned for a special promo code. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, February 26, 2024

696: 'Moonlighting' with Glenn Gordon Caron

Just how crazy/happy are you now that "Moonlighting" is finally streaming on TV? The '80s show is on Hulu, and we talk to its creator Glenn Gordon Caron about Bruce Willis, the show's history and more. Also, we have a bonus interview with the hosts of "Moonlighting: The Podcast" - Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari. Listen to "Moonlighting: The Podcast" Buy the " Moonlighting: An Episode Guide " book by Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, February 21, 2024

695: The Escape Club's Trevor Steel

Remember all the big hits from The Escape Club? "Wild Wild West." "Shake for the Sheik." "I'll Be There." Escape Club lead singer Trevor Steel joins the podcast this episode to talk about the band's history, the passing of drummer Red Broad, and the band's upcoming appearance on The 80s Cruise and the Lost 80s Live Tour in 2024. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, February 12, 2024

694: Rock Hall Names 2024 Nominees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of nominees for the 2024 class. Among them are some legendary acts from the '80s, including Foreigner, Kool and the Gang, and Cher. Here is our take on the nominees and our picks for the bands to be inducted. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, February 05, 2024

693: 'The Greatest Night in Pop' - Reviewing the 'We Are the World' documentary

Netflix has a new documentary online about USA for Africa and the charity single "We Are the World." The show is called "The Greatest Night in Pop," and it's true to its name. Steve and Brad review the documentary and provide other trivia tidbits about the song. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Soon, we'll be able to reveal the band lineup for the 2025 voyage, which sails out of Miami in March 2025 and visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, February 02, 2024

692: Remembering Carl Weathers - Our Interview with the Actor

There aren't many actors that everyone will attest to just being an all-around great guy. Carl Weathers was one of those people. You may have first hated him as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, but I bet you jumped out of your seat when Rocky beat Apollo while racing down the beach in Rocky 3. And I guarantee you were the first to cry when his character is beaten to death by Ivan Drago in Rocky 4. He shined in whatever role he was given. Chubbs in Happy Gilmore. Freddie in The Comebacks. And even Carl playing Carl in Arrested Development. Today, when we heard Carl had passed away at age 76, we thought about those 10 minutes. What a gift it was. Thanks for the memories, Carl. We will definitely miss you. Here's our 2009 conversation with the late, great Carl Weathers. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, January 23, 2024

691: The Academy Awards 40 Years Later

Oscar Season is here again so Stuck in the '80s looks at the Academy Awards from 1984. (And the Razzies.) Here's a look back at the best movies, actors and songs from 1983 - and some of the movies that won acclaim for being so very bad.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, January 18, 2024

690: UK No. 2 Hits of 1976 - Just Missed the Biscuit

We're back with a brand-new show for 2024 - Part 2 of our "Just Missed the Biscuit - The No. 2 Songs of the UK." This week we cover the near top-charters from 1976 including songs by Wings, Leo Sayer, and more. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, January 16, 2024

689: Wang Chung's Jack Hues Interview (Reprised)

It's been a month since we've given you a new show - and the wait continues. While we finish up work on FOUR new episodes, here's a look back at 2009 and Spearsy's interview with Jack Hues of Wang Chung.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, December 23, 2023

688: Christmas Number Ones - A Virtual '80s List

Why does the UK get all the fun with Christmas No. 1's? For the final podcast of 2023, Steve and Brad create a virtual list of Christmas Number Ones for the '80s - one great holiday tune for every year.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, December 14, 2023

687: A Closer Look at 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

Is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" the most quotable movie of the '80s? Is "Christmas Vacation" the best holiday movie of our decade? Does it stand the test of time? We examine these pressing questions and more in this week's holiday podcast. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, November 22, 2023

686: Nicolas Cage book author Zach Schonfeld Interview

Ever wonder how Nicolas Cage went from the dream punker in "Valley Girl" to the offbeat but award-worthy actor he is today? It's all in the new book "How Coppola Became Cage" by author Zach Schonfeld, who joins the podcast this week to talk about all things Nic Cage. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, November 14, 2023

685: Bonus Episode - Interview with 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild

If you're sailing on the 2024 voyage of The 80s Cruise, you won't want to miss this bonus episode with Joey Fairchild of The 80s Cruise. Joey gives us the latest scoop on theme nights for The Cruise and reveals the details of the brand-new trip - The 90s Cruise - coming in 2025. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, November 06, 2023

684: Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Interview

Air Supply dominated the FM airwaves the early '80s with songs such as "All Out of Love," "Every Woman in the World," and "Making Love Out of Nothing At All." Air Supply co-founder and vocalist Russell Hitchcock returns to Stuck in the '80s to talk about connecting to audiences 40 years later and the band's upcoming performance on The 80s Cruise.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, October 28, 2023

683: Interview with David Sterry of Real Life

Who's ready for a primer on Australian music in the 1980s? David Sterry of Real Life shares his tales behind hits such as "Send Me An Angel" and "Catch Me I'm Falling" as he and Steve Spears chat about the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, October 22, 2023

682: Patty Lin Talks about her new book 'End Credits'

Patty Lin has written for some of the biggest TV shows in Hollywood including "Freaks and Geeks" and "Friends." She joins us this week to talk about her book "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood."  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, October 14, 2023

681: Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman Talk MTV

Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman still have a lot to say about the start of MTV and the early days of music television. They joined Steve and Brad on the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise to mark the network's 40th anniversary and to share stories about their careers and the impact MTV had on our lives. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, October 06, 2023

680: Interview with 38 Special's Don Barnes

38 Special ruled the FM airwaves in the '80s like only a handful of bands could. With anthems like "Hold On Loosely" and "Second Chance" bookending our decade, Don Barnes led one of the most powerful bands to ever come out of Jacksonville, Florida. He joins the Stuck in the '80s podcast this week to talk about the band's history, how their music evolved and their upcoming appearance on The 80s Cruise. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, September 30, 2023

679: Iconic Movie Quotes with Author Brian Abrams

How many movie lines do you quote each day? Author Brian Abrams has you beat. He has a whole new book out on iconic film lines over the history of Hollywood, including our beloved '80s. He joins the show this week to talk about "You Talkin' To Me? The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes."  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, September 24, 2023

678: No. 2 Songs of the UK - 1973 to 1975

We've covered all the songs that reached No. 2 but no farther in the United States - our Close But No Cigar series - but what about the UK? This episode of Stuck in the '80s is our debut of the new series: Just Missed the Biscuit. We begin with songs from 1973 to 1975 including tunes by David Bowie, Queen, the Carpenters and more. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Wed, September 13, 2023

677: Interview with The Church's Steve Kilbey

Steve Kilbey of The Church has been turning heads with his band's unique sound and lyrics since forming in Australia in the early '80s. He joins the podcast this week to talk about an upcoming tour of North America, his thoughts on "Unguarded Moment," why the future must be dystopian and the band's new album, "The Hypnogogue."  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Thu, August 31, 2023

676: Deep Cuts from the Summer Albums of 1983

Let's go back 40 years to the summer of 1983 and take a closer look at the deep hits from the albums released that steamy season. We give you forgotten classics from Paul Young, Men at Work, Kajagoogoo, Jackson Browne, The Fixx and Stevie Nicks.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, August 20, 2023

675: Interview with 'Not So Nice Girl' Author Skye McDonald

Cast your mind back to the summer of 1986 in the new romance book "The Not So Nice Girl." Author Skye McDonald joins Spearsy this week to talk about the book. Also seggies and PPTMN. Follow Skye here:  Website Substack Instagram Facebook Twitter   The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/stuckinthe80spodcast?fan_landing=

Sat, August 12, 2023

674: 40 Years of Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense'

The concert film "Stop Making Sense" is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a re-release in 2023. Spearsy and guest co-host Doug Arthur review the Talking Heads' masterpiece. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, August 05, 2023

673: Celebrating Paul Reubens and Pee-Wee Herman

Paul Reubens has left us, but his work remains to make us laugh. In this episode, we remember the magnificent actor of Paul Reubens and celebrate all the adventures of Pee-Wee Herman. Plus, full seggies - because Pee-Wee would have insisted on having fun. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, July 31, 2023

672: Interview with 'Once In A Lifetime' author Suzanne Mattaboni

Did you ever reinvent yourself during a summer in the '80s? That's the premise of a new novel - "Once in a Lifetime" by Suzanne Mattaboni. We talk to the author about her continued love of the 1980s and how her book came about. Plus, an old seggie sadly returns and news of a Comic-Con Cruise in 2025. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, July 23, 2023

671: Artificial Intelligence in the '80s

Do you think "AI" is something new? Hell, no, we had it in spades during the 1980s. Thing is, Artificial Intelligence mainly existed just in sci-fi movies. But close enough, right? Here are the films that showed us our dystopian future with computers from the '80s, featuring "Tron," "Bladerunner," "Terminator" and more. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, July 10, 2023

670: Netflix's New 'Wham' Documentary

Who knew we were such Wham! fans? Spearsy, Brad and Jen with One N - in her triumphant return - review the new Netflix documentary about George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, July 02, 2023

669: Mark A. Altman Talks '1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever'

Mark A. Altman, writer and producer of "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever," joins the show to talk about the new TV documentary and also share stories about '80s sci-fi movies and his 1999 movie "Free Enterprise." Don't miss "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever" on July 8 on The CW. Find out more about Mark's Star Trek podcast: Inglorious Treksperts . Follow Mark on Twitter . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, June 25, 2023

668: No. 2 Hits of 1989 - The Final Episode

Are you ready for the '80s to end? How about the end of our Close But No Cigar series? This episode marks the final installment of our Songs That Hit No. 2 But No Further Series. Chuck and B-Rad return to guide the '80s in for a gentle landing. Featuring songs by Tears for Fears, New Kids on the Block, The Cure and more. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, June 18, 2023

Summer Rerun: Movie Dads of the '80s

Here's a rerun from 2019 that's perfect for Father's Day: What was it with movie dads in the '80s? Their intentions were good but their methods of showing love were ... well, often quite bad. In this week's podcast, Brad, Jen and Steve decide which movie dads were bad or good. Lots of laughs but a fair amount of tears as well.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Tue, June 13, 2023

Summer Rerun: Best Dance Movies of the '80s

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We go back to the summer of 2021 and review our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, June 04, 2023

667: Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia authors Don and Ron Higgins

If hair metal and hard rock is your rally cry, you'll love the new book "The Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia." Authors (and twins) Ron and Don Higgins join the podcast this week to talk about their project, share Kiss stories and name their Podcast Time Machine destinations. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, May 28, 2023

666: The Devil Takes Over Stuck in the '80s

It took us an eternity, but Stuck in the '80s returns with a devilish take for Episode 666. We name our favorite 6 songs about the devil, 6 movies about the devil, and 6 headlines from the '80s about the devil. And we welcome a very unusual co-host. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Fri, May 26, 2023

Bonus Rerun: 1979 vs. 1989 Summers

One of our favorite episodes from a few years ago: Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sun, April 30, 2023

665: Deep Cuts from Soundtracks Turn 40

We loved the movie soundtracks from 1983, but do you remember the deep cuts on each record? This week, Brad and Steve honor tunes on Valley Girl, Eddie and the Cruisers, D.C. Cab and more.  The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, April 24, 2023

664: Language Lessons - Non-English Hits of the '80s

Songs by Los Lobos and Falco topped the charts in the 1980s. We examine those tunes and other non-English hits by Clannad and Nena as part of our new series: Language Lessons. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown.  Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Sat, April 15, 2023

663: Violent Femme's Debut Album Turns 40

It can't possibly be 40 years since the debut album of the Violent Femmes? Can it? Chuck and Steve share their stories about the album and argue whether it's the best debut album of the '80s. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by  The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at  sit80s.com .

Mon, April 10, 2023

662: Easter Eggs in '80s Movies, Music and Video Games

It wouldn't be Easter without Easter Eggs. We point out our favorite Easter eggs in '80s movies, music and video games. Oh, and we share the shame of our Easter memories. That's a Stuck in the '80s podcast mantra. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, April 04, 2023

661: Changing Up The Music and Movies of 1983

Aren't you tired of the hits from 1983? Sure, we love Styx, Donna Summer, Eurythmics and Adam Ant, but there are other songs from them to love on the same albums. We will show you where. Also, our alternate picks for movies to watch from 1983. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, March 27, 2023

660: Close But No Cigar 1989 Part 2

Who's ready for more hits from 1989? Chuck "Mr. Mayor" Coverly joins Spearsy for Part 2 of our "Close But No Cigar" series for songs from 1989 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 but no further - and the songs that kept them out of the top spot. Music this week from Bobby Brown, Jody Watley, Madonna and a mystery singer. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, March 19, 2023

659: Review and Wrapup of the 2023 Voyage of The 80s Cruise

We're back on dry land and finally ready to talk about everything that happened on the 2023 voyage of The 80s Cruise. There was a lot of unexpected crying, a slew of unexpected rubber balls, drinks and tomfoolery. Yes, it was perfect. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2024 lineup has been announced. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host. Stay tuned for a special promo code good for Stuck in the '80s listeners. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, February 20, 2023

658: Close But No Cigar Hits of 1989 - Part 1

Our "Close But No Cigar" series for the 1980s is almost over. Here are the first four songs from 1989 that reached No. 2 on the charts but no higher, including tunes by Tone Loc, Taylor Dayne and Sheena Easton. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, February 08, 2023

657: Best and Worst Romantic Duets of the 1980s

Who says you can't re-gift a Valentine's Day present? Here's our 2015 episode honoring the best and worst romantic duets of the 1980s, along with guest co-host Carol Janssen. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, January 31, 2023

656: Bonus Podcast - 30 Days until The 80s Cruise Sails

Today marks the 30-day mark until we set sail on the 2023 voyage of The 80s Cruise. ECP production manager Joey Fairchild joins Steve and Brad to talk about theme nights and take questions from the passengers. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, January 10, 2023

655: Holly Knight and her new memoir 'I Am The Warrior'

Holly Knight is in the Songwriter Hall of Fame for good reason: Her tunes gave us the soundtrack of our youth. Now she has a new memoir about her life and career entitled - "I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties." She joins us for this week's show. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Lou Gramm, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, December 30, 2022

654: Celebrating 'Willow' - the movie and Disney series

If Val Kilmer is the greatest swordsman in the world but we're all pigs, we must be talking about "Willow" on this week's episode. We review the 1988 movie and the new streaming series on Disney+. Also, full seggies.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, December 11, 2022

653: Author Chris Clews and 'Raised on the '80s'

Author Chris Clews returns to the show to talk about his latest book: "Raised on the '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture's Most Excellent Decade." Plus, Steve cries. Brad teases. Stories are told. Legends are made.  Follow Chris online at these addresses: IG - @chrisclews80s Twitter - @80spopculture LinkedIn - Chris Clews Facebook - Chris Clews Special thanks to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the synth music we use in this week's episode. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, December 02, 2022

652: 'A Christmas Story Christmas' Review | '80s Sequels

Peter Billingsley returns with the sequel to "A Christmas Story" so cleverly named "A Christmas Story Christmas." It's streaming on HBOMax. Is it worth your time? We triple-dog dare you to listen to our review. Also full seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, November 24, 2022

651: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Turns 40

Can you believe Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is 40 years old? Seems like just yesterday we were hypnotized by its genius - and we still are.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, November 05, 2022

650: The Song Title Remains the Same Part 3 | '80s Music

So many different songs have the same name - even in the 1980s. Hence our series continues - "The Song (Title) Remains the Same." This week's installment includes songs by Toto, Bob Seger, Hall and Oates, Bonnie Tyler, Go West and Oingo Boingo. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. The MTV veejays will be there to host, including Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman and Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, October 31, 2022

649: No. 2 Hits of 1988 Part 3 | Close But No Cigar

Those songs that hit No. 2 on the charts but no further - our "close but no cigar" favorites - are back this week with the year 1988 - Part 3. Yes, 1988 was an odd year. Just ask fans of Robert Palmer, Elton John, Pebbles and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, October 16, 2022

648: 'In Search of Darkness Part 3' with writer/director David Weiner

If you're a fan of horror movies in the '80s, don't miss our interview with "In Search of Darkness Part 3" writer/director David Weiner. We talk movie franchises, our favorite horror moments and get David's recommendation on the one can't-miss horror movie you probably never saw. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, October 10, 2022

647: Teen Life in '80s Florida with author Davida Breier

If you're ready to plunge into what it was like to be a teen in small-town Florida in the '80s, you need to read Davida Breier's novel "Sinkhole." Davida joins the show this week. Also includes full seggies.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, October 03, 2022

646: Unlikely Cover Songs in the '80s - the Original Episode

It's a Hurricane Ian special: We go back to 2014 and listen to our first episode on "Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s," featuring a short interview with Naked Eyes frontman Pete Byrne.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, September 24, 2022

645: Great Albums Turning 40 - Rush, Simple Minds and Billy Joel

Get ready to put on your old-man glasses and slide-on shoes as we celebrate three albums turned 40 years old this month: Rush's "Signals," Simple Minds' " New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" and Billy Joel's "Nylon Curtain." Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly joins the show. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, September 05, 2022

644: Olivia-Newton John Tribute

We remember Olivia Newton-John through her songs and movie roles. Cindy Gaber, co-writer of ONJ's memoir, joins the show to share her memories of working with Olivia. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens, Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, August 21, 2022

643: Nostalgia Triggers of the 1980s

What songs, commercials and other pop culture touchstones trigger your nostalgia for the '80s? Brad and Steve reveal their darkest secrets on this episode. Also full seggies! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, August 10, 2022

642: 'The Beastmaster' turns 40 | 80s sword and sorcery movies

Kodo, Podo and Dar take a bow on the 40th anniversary of "The Beastmaster," a sword and sorcery movie that was beloved on cable networks in the '80s. Where does it rank among the competition? We talk about that and more, including full seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, July 23, 2022

641: Diane Franklin talks 'Last American Virgin' on its 40th anniversary

Diane Franklin joins Stuck in the '80s host Steve Spears this week to talk about "The Last American Virgin" on its 40th anniversary. How well does her part of Karen hold up? We also chat about "Better Off Dead" and even the latest Bill & Ted movie. It's an epic conversation we've been waiting a lifetime for! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, July 07, 2022

640: No. 2 Hits of 1988 Part 2 | Close But No Cigar

How well do you remember the chart-topping songs from 1988? How about the songs that only got to No. 2 on the chart but no further? This week, we look at more songs from 1988 that topped out at No. 2 on the chart, including hits by Richard Marx, Johnny Hates Jazz and the Mouth Breathers. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, June 30, 2022

639: Midge Ure Interview | 2022 Tour with Howard Jones

Midge Ure, the Ultravox frontman and co-founder of Live Aid and Band Aid, joins the show to talk about his 2022 tour with Howard Jones, his latest music projects and the role of music as a healing force these days. An amazing conversation with a titan from our decade. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, June 19, 2022

638: 'Lawn Darts and Lemonade' author Steven Manchester

Our favorite '80s author Steven Manchester returns to the show to talk about his new book set in the summer of 1984 - "Lawn Darts and Lemonade." Plus, full seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, June 02, 2022

637: 'Top Gun: Maverick' review

Did anyone seriously think a sequel to "Top Gun" was a good idea when you first heard about it a dozen years ago? Color us convinced in Tom Cruise's vision now that we've seen the final, amazing product. Here's our review of "Top Gun: Maverick." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, May 25, 2022

636: Albums Turning 40 - The Clash and 38 Special

So many amazing albums were released 40 years ago in May 1982. This week, we honor two of them: "Special Forces" by 38 Special and "Combat Rock" by The Clash. Also, a review of the Cruel World music festival in Southern California. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, May 12, 2022

635: 'Iron Eagle' soars with '80s goodness

Who dares to call the movie 'Iron Eagle' a turkey? It's full of '80s music glory, some fun roles and lots of cheesy explosions. In other words, it could be the perfect '80s movie. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, May 01, 2022

634: No. 2 Hits of 1988 Part 1 | Close But No Cigar Series

We return to our "Close But No Cigar" series of songs that made it to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. This week's show includes tunes by the Bangles, Pet Shop Boys and more. Special guest host Chuck Coverly returns! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Tone Loc, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, April 19, 2022

633: TV Ad Jingle Earworms Part 3 | Our Favorite '80s Commercials

Those dreaded TV ad jingles! What's the story behind them? Today we look at spots by Kellogg's, Diet Coke, the Army and Nestles in part 3 of our commercial earworm series.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, March 28, 2022

632: Changing Up the Hits from 1986

Remember the radio in 1986? Nonstop tunes from Lionel Richie, Pet Shop Boys, Dream Academy and Bananarama. But were those the "best" songs from those bands that year? This week's episode changes up the songs we loved from that beloved year. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, March 18, 2022

631: 'In Search of Tomorrow' director David Weiner talks '80s sci-fi

If you love '80s sci-fi, don't miss this chat with "In Search of Tomorrow" director David Weiner. We talk about his new documentary film, our love of "Dune" and "Star Wars" toys and so much more. Find out more about his project and how you can watch the film at 80sscifidoc.com . Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2023 lineup has just been announced. Join Steve and Brad on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on March 3-10 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: Devo, Bret Michaels, The Church, Kim Wilde, Morris Day and the Time, Howard Jones, Living Colour, Jody Watley, The Smithereens (with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw), Vixen, Cutting Crew, Midge Ure, John Parr, Autograph, China Crisis and EXTC. Listen to this week's show to get a promo code that will get you $200 in cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, February 24, 2022

630: Modern English's Robbie Grey

Brad and Steve are alive! They return with a newish episode. Sure, it's an old interview, but the comedy before and after is all original. Enjoy the chat with Modern English's Robbie Grey and be sure to catch the band on their 2022 North American Tour. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2022 cruise is just about to leave port, but stay tuned for an announcement on the lineup for the 2023 voyage, which will sail out of Los Angeles.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, February 06, 2022

629: Heartthrobs of the '80s | Valentine's Day in the '80s

The ladies of Stuck in the '80s return to celebrate their male heartthrobs of the '80s in this special Valentine's Day episode. Honorees include the entire cast of "The Outsiders" and 50 more names in music, movies and the arts. Plus, a pop quiz and "Stuck in the Arcade." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, February 03, 2022

628: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Nominees

Duran Duran has FINALLY been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its 2022 class. We look at all 17 possible inductees, with our eyes on the '80s artists, including Pat Benatar, Judas Priest and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, January 23, 2022

627: Movie Weddings and First Dance Songs in the '80s

Spearsy got married! Our co-host relives his wedding while we honor the best movie weddings and first dances of the '80s. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Cameo, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4

Thu, January 13, 2022

Bonus Episode: The 80s Cruise - final update for 2022

This is a bonus episode of the podcast featuring a chat with The 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild. We have the latest on the COVID rules, theme night details, and a change in the lineup. Plus, odd talk about cocktail onions, pickle juice and other assorted weirdness. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4

Tue, January 11, 2022

625: More Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s

Behold our bejillionth installment of Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s, including tunes by Whitney Houston, Animotion and Pat Benatar. Plus, all new seggies and entirely too much chatter about Hungry Man meals. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin, Paul Young and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4

Thu, December 23, 2021

624: Stocking Stuffer - 2021 Roundup, Bloopers and Outtakes

We wrap up the year 2021 with our memories, mistakes and mustaches. Well, no mustaches. Actually, Brad grew one but just shaved it off. Anyway, we have our annual montage of bloopers and some holiday wishes. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include Night Ranger, The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4

Mon, December 20, 2021

623: No. 2 Hits of 1987 Part 2 | 80s Music

We're finally back and ready to continue our "Close But No Cigar" series with more songs from 1987, including hits by George Michael, Whitesnake, Prince and more. Plus, an unexpected discussion of the TV show "Eli Stone" and some details about the Big Wedding. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page . akYnDjkrEkjtmq4zctG4

Thu, November 25, 2021

622: Throwback Episode - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

We're giving you some Thanksgiving leftovers early this year. It's our 2006 tribute to "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," with a new introduction by Spearsy live from NYC.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, November 20, 2021

621: Bonus Episode - Interview with 80s Cruise's Joey Fairchild

The 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise is just around the corner now so we catch you up on the latest news featuring ECP's Joey Fairchild. This is a bonus episode of the podcast. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, November 12, 2021

620: 'Dune' Remake Gets The Official Review

There's a new "Dune" movie out there and - surprise - we love it. Listen to our official review of the new movie and watch it on HBO before it leaves the streaming service. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, November 06, 2021

619: The Goonies' Book for Kids Featuring Author Brooke Vitale

How do you turn a beloved '80s film masterpiece like "The Goonies" into a book for children? We find out from author Brooke Vitale. Plus, silliness, seggies and tears. Find out more about Brooke's work here: Twitter: @VitaleBrooke Instagram: @Brooke.Vitale Publishing company: chargemommybooks.com Facebook: @brookevitalebooks The website is brookevitale.com Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, October 30, 2021

618: Albums Turning 40 - October 1981 Showdown

A lot of amazing albums turned 40 this year, but October featured two breakthrough albums by The Human League and Depeche Mode. We square off on "Dare" and "Speak & Spell." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Use the promo code STUCK to get $200 cabin credit. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, October 20, 2021

617: Interview with Michael Aston of Gene Loves Jezebel

Gene Loves Jezebel's Michael Aston joins the podcast this week to talk about the band's history, his experience working with members of the Velvet Underground and his upcoming shows on The 80s Cruise for the 2022 voyage. Warning: the interview contains some adult language. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is open again for booking, and we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to book. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, October 12, 2021

616: Forgotten Hits of 1986 | 80s Music

We didn't "forget" these songs from 1986, but they don't get the love they deserve. This week's show includes tunes by A-Ha, Bruce Hornsby, Andy Taylor, Billy Joel, GTR and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, October 04, 2021

615: ABC's Martin Fry (2008 interview)

Martin Fry is one of the most genuine and gracious pop stars of the '80s. Here's our interview with the ABC frontman back in 2008, when ABC was on the road with the Regeneration Tour. ABC and Martin will also be onboard the 2022 voyage of The 80s Cruise.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, September 22, 2021

Rolling Stone Revises Its List of 500 Greatest Songs

Rolling Stone magazine has revised its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so music journalist and Rolling Stone voter Annie Zaleski joins the show to talk about the songs picked. Plus, we're giving away copies of Annie's new Duran Duran book. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, September 14, 2021

613: Interview with Dramarama's John Easdale

Dramarama singer/songwriter John Easdale joins the show to talk about the band's career, his take on the bands that influenced him and the upcoming voyage of The 80s Cruise. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, September 06, 2021

612: Celebrating 'Stand By Me' on its 35th Anniversary

"Stand By Me" turns 35 years old. We compare Stephen King's book with the Rob Reiner movie and more. No leech stories, we promise.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, August 23, 2021

611: Val Kilmer - A Look at the New Documentary of the '80s Actor

Val Kilmer's life and career is examined in the new Amazon Prime documentary "Val." We review the film and share our own thoughts about his work from the '80s and beyond. Plus, startling and unsettling news about Pop-Tarts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, August 07, 2021

610: Soccer Commentator Roger Bennett Talks '80s and His New Book

"Men in Blazers" star Roger Bennett talks about his love of the '80s pop culture in America and his new book "(Re)born in the USA." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, July 30, 2021

609: No. 2 Hit Songs of 1987 Part 1 | Close But No Cigar

Our "Close But No Cigar" series returns to uncover the songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 on the charts - but no higher. Get ready for some Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Duran Duran and more. Featuring guest co-host Chuck Coverly. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, July 21, 2021

608: Ad Jingle Earworms of the '80s Part 2 | 80s TV

We have more TV commercial jingles from the '80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more. Also some fun seggies and random stories about mud yards and shaving back hair. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, July 15, 2021

607: Ultimate '80s Road Trip Playlist

Are you heading out on the road for a summer vacation? Better bring the right '80s tunes with you. For our ultimate '80s road trip playlist, we've enlisted the help of author Tamara Dever. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, July 03, 2021

606: Movies To Watch in a Heat Wave | Summer '80s Flicks

Are you melting? Time to stay indoors and watch these summer movies of the 1980s. This week we honor Stand By Me, Weekend at Bernie's and Summer School. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, June 27, 2021

605: Changing Up the Hit Songs from 1982

Are you tired of the most overplayed songs of the '80s? That's okay. This week's, we're doing out first "Change Up" show and picking different songs by those same bands. Plus, we through you a few more curve balls in this episode. Get ready. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, June 20, 2021

604: Duran Duran's Rio with Music Writer Annie Zaleski

Were you a fan of Duran Duran all the way back to the beginning. We're betting you'd still learn a ton from music writer Annie Zaleski, who just authored a book about the band's "Rio" album. She joins the show this week to talk about her work, our shared love of Duran Duran and the reason they're not yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, June 13, 2021

603: Forgotten Hits of 1985 | '80s Music

We haven't really "forgotten" the hits of 1985, but the rest of the world sure has. This week, we honor nine songs - NINE songs - that have fallen off our radar over the last few decades, including tunes by Night Ranger, Sting, Kool and the Gang, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, the Hooters and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, June 02, 2021

602: New Music from Duran Duran, Cheap Trick and more

Our '80s heroes are making new music, so we listen to singles from Duran Duran, Cheap Trick, Dee Snider and Hoodoo Gurus this week. Plus, odd tales of dance lessons, Hogan's Heroes and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, May 23, 2021

601: Top 10 Dance Movies of the '80s

If the '80s were the decade of dance, then what were the Top 10 dance movies for our beloved moment in history? We unveil our favorite 10 dance movies of the 1980s, including Fame, Footloose, Tap, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more. Guest co-hosts this week with Jen With One N and Gayle in DC. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, May 09, 2021

600: Square Pegs and Anne Beatts tribute | '80s TV | '80s Pop Culture

Were you a square peg in high school in the '80s? Then the TV show 'Square Pegs' felt like a documentary, didn't it? We honor the one-season wonder and its creator, the late Anne Beatts. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, May 02, 2021

599: No. 2 Hit Songs of 1986 - Part 2

Are you ready to tackle the second half of 1986 and the hit songs that topped out at No. 2 on the charts in the U.S.? This week's show features songs by Robert Palmer, Glass Tiger, Tina Turner and more. Featured guest co-host: Chuck Coverly! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, April 30, 2021

Mother's Day Rerun: Moms in '80s TV and Movies

To celebrate Mother's Day this year, we're re-gifting you a present from 2017: our podcast featuring TV and movie moms of the '80s. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past featuring moms from Valley Girl, Better Off Dead and more.  (Feel free to fast forward through the Hello Fresh ad - anyone nostalgic for the days when we had sponsors?) Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, April 25, 2021

598: Rush's 'Moving Pictures' Turns 40 - A Deep Dive

Rush's epic album 'Moving Pictures' is now 40 years old. This week's show tackles the album track by track for a closer look behind this masterpiece and examine's Rush's place among rock power trios. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, April 21, 2021

Celebrating the Legacy of Prince: 5 years since his passing

We lost Prince five years ago. It seems like 5 minutes ago. It seems like 5 decades ago. His absence left a huge hole in the heart of '80s fans. To mark his legacy, here's our tribute show recorded shortly after his passing in April 2016.

Sun, April 18, 2021

597: No. 2 Hits of 1986 - Part 1

Our "Close But No Cigar" series celebrates the hits from 1986 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Chart in the U.S. but got no further. Songs by the Bangles, John Mellencamp, Survivor and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking. Go to the official site now to join the waiting list. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, April 11, 2021

596: Summer Movie Season Showdown - 1981 vs. 1991

Are you ready for the summer? This week, we decide which summer movie season was better: 1981 or 1991. We have a lot of classics to consider including Superman II, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Arthur and more. Oh, and some from 1991 too.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, April 04, 2021

595: Unlikely Covers in the '80s - All-Female Edition

In honor of the new HBO documentary "Tina," this week's podcast honors four unlikely cover songs from the '80s - including two by Tina Turner. Other tunes include signature hits by Juice Newton and Cher.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, March 28, 2021

594: TV Commercial Earworms of the '80s | '80s Pop Culture

Are you ready to be a Pepper? Maybe you need to remember what the "best part of waking up" is all about? This week's show honors five TV commercials earworms of the '80s, including Dr. Pepper, Folgers, Toys 4 Us and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Wed, March 24, 2021

Happy Breakfast Club Day: A Replay of our 10th Anniversary Special

Back in 2015, Stuck in the '80s celebrated its 10th anniversary by redoing our tribute to "The Breakfast Club." Because today is the infamous date of their detention, we're playing this episode again. Enjoy! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Fri, March 19, 2021

593: Three Great Albums Turning 40 Years Old

Albums from 1981 are now FORTY years old?!? How is that possible? Oh, that's right - we're senior citizens now. This week's episode features music by Rick James, Ozzy Osbourne and the Go-Go's. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The March 2022 voyage is almost sold out, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, March 14, 2021

592: Best Instrumentals of 1976 | '80s Music Podcast

We start a new series this week - maybe - about the best instrumentals of the decade, beginning - of course - in 1976. Hey, it will make make sense - eventually.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, March 08, 2021

591: 'Coming 2 America' Review | '80s Movies

We waited 33 years, but we finally have the sequel to 1988's "Coming to America." So how is "Coming 2 America." Brad, Spearsy and Gayle in DC tackle the new movie, available now on Amazon Prime. (Thank god we didn't pay to see it in theaters!) Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, February 21, 2021

590: Oscars vs. The Razzies for the Best and Worst Movies of 1981

Let's go back 40 years and find out which movies from 1981 impressed Oscar and Razzie voters. Titles include Chariots of Fire, On Golden Pond and - yes - Mommie Dearest. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, February 14, 2021

589: No. 2 Hits of 1985 - Part 2 | Close But No Cigar Songs

Time to wrap up the No. 2 songs of 1985. This week's show includes hits by Tina Turner, Prince, Glenn Frey, Kool & the Gang and more. Plus, a brand-new seggie! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, February 08, 2021

588: Unrequited Love in the '80s | Movies and Songs

It's time for our annual '80s salute to Valentine's Day. This year we honor the movies and songs about unrequited love in our decade. Plus, some unfortunate stories about Brad and Steve in 7th Grade. You've been warned. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, February 01, 2021

587: Which '80s Movies Deserve the 'Cobra Kai' Treatment?

Are you addicted to the Netflix series "Cobra Kai?" Don't you miss Hollywood would take more '80s movies and give them the same treatment? On this week's podcast, Spearsy and B-Rad share their picks for four movies that deserve the Cobra Kai treatment. We also read suggestions from listeners. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, January 28, 2021

586: 35th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion

Five years ago, Brad and myself recorded a short podcast - "A moment in time" we called it - about the 30th anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Today, on the 35th anniversary, we listen to our show again. Much has changed in the last 5 years - politically, economically, you name it. But I think we can all stand together in this tribute.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, January 24, 2021

585: No. 2 Hits from 1985 Part 1 | Close But No Cigar

It's hard to forget the biggest hits of 1985, but what about the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts but no farther? We honor those tunes by Billy Ocean, Glenn Fry, Jack Wagner, Madonna and more in this episode. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, January 18, 2021

584: Shabba-Doo and his epic movie Breakin'

Shabba-Doo was a street dancing icon and made his mark in the movies too, including 1984's Breakin'. We honor him in this episode, featuring the dancing, fashion and music from the film. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, December 31, 2020

583: End-of-Year Episode with 2020 Bloopers

It's time for our annual outtakes episode of Stuck in the '80s, featuring all the behind-the-scenes bloopers we recorded in 2020. Also, we have an amazing "Requiem for the Cougarettes" email to share! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Thu, December 24, 2020

582: Flash Gordon turns 40 | Superhero movies of the '80s

We honor Flash Gordon and actors Sam Jones and Max Von Sydow on the movie's 40th anniversary and decide once and for all if the flick is campy or classic.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Tue, December 15, 2020

581: Five Great Albums Turning 40 Years Old | Best Albums of 1980

Can you wrap your mind around the fact that albums released in 1980 are now FORTY YEARS OLD?!? We obviously couldn't, which is why we didn't do our "epic albums" show until the final days of 2020. This show honors 1980 albums by Devo, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, December 06, 2020

580: John Lennon - 1980 Playlist with author Tim English

What music inspired John Lennon during his break from the recording business from 1975 to 1980? What bands turned him on? What songs did the former Beatle love as he began preparation for "Double Fantasy." We got all the answers from music historian Tim English, the author of the new book " John Lennon: 1980 Playlist ." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, November 29, 2020

579: Unlikely Cover Songs in the '80s - Part Whatever

You know that a lot of the songs we adored in the '80s were actually cover songs from decades ago, right? Everyone better be holding their hands up! This week we reveal three more '80s tunes that are cover songs, including hits by the Go-Go's, Tina Turner and The Damned.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, November 22, 2020

578: A Closer Look at Peter Gabriel 'Melt'

It's been 10 years since we brought our favorite Peter Gabriel expert onto the show to do a deep dive on an '80s album. Mark "Bassnote" Kenneally returns this week to give us a better understanding of Peter Gabriel's third solo album - sometimes called "Melt" or "Peter Gabriel 3" - and to explain why it's an important album for the entire decade. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, November 15, 2020

577: No. 2 Songs from 1984 - Close But No Cigar

Here we are again - back in safe, ol' 1984 when the air was dirty but the music was perfect. We continue our series on songs that reached No. 2 on the charts - but got no further. This week's show includes anthems by Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Wham, Kool & The Gang, Rockwell, Bruce Springsteen and more. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, November 08, 2020

576: An Insider Look into 'Top Gun'

Ever wonder how much of 'Top Gun' is real and how much is pure Hollywood? We get the scoop this week from retired Navy aviator Dave Baranek, who was a Top Gun instructor in Miramar when the iconic '80s movie was made.  Read about Dave's Top Gun books on his official website . Also, win an autographed copy of his book if you play this week's seggies. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, October 31, 2020

575: New York City in '80s Movies | NYC in the '80s | '80s Movies

Was there an era more devoted toward capturing the magic of New York City than the ‘80s? The films of our decade are FULL of movies set in New York City, but also movies where the city itself practically plays a character. So for today’s show, we’re going to give this city a much needed hug and honor the movies from the ‘80s that honored New York City. Special guest host "Gayle in DC" pens the "Every Day I Write the Book Blog." Find it here . Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, October 24, 2020

574: '80s Costume Ideas with Special Guest Lori Ferraro

If you don't follow Lori Ferraro on Instagram, you should! The part-time work-from-home mom in Portland, Oregon, has been dressing as an '80s movie character each day during the pandemic - more than 140 days and counting. She was recently profiled in People magazine, and she joins our show this week to talk about her viral project and to give some Halloween costume ideas.  Follow Lori Ferraro here on Instagram . Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Headliners include The Human League, ABC, 38 Special, Belinda Carlisle, Morris Day & The Time, Berlin and many more. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, October 19, 2020

573: Westerns make a comeback with 'Silverado'

A whole podcast about the movie 'Silverado' - are you sure? Yep, let's drink to our Midnight Star. This week's show honors the 1985 western that starred Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover and Kevin Costner - among many, many other '80s heroes.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, October 11, 2020

572: Remembering the legendary Eddie Van Halen

Why is it so hard to say goodbye to Eddie Van Halen ? Because he was so much a defining icon of the '80s. Because we'll still be humming his music 10 and 20 years from now. Because of that smile. Special guest host Alexi Lalas joins this week's tribute the late guitarist. (Listen to Alexi's " State of the Union " podcast on your favorite app. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, October 04, 2020

571: What '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace author Chris Clews

Do you find yourself quoting '80s movies to coworkers and friendly endlessly? You aren't wasting everyone's time - you're providing useful workplace instruction! At least according to author and speaker Chris Clews, who is this week's guest on the show. He talks about his two books and how he ditched a marketing career to become a full-time '80s author. His two books - and counting - are called "What '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace." Read more about Chris on his official website .  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, September 27, 2020

570: Interview with David Diamond, Berlin co-founder and guitarist

David Diamond, co-founder and guitarist for Berlin, joins the show this week to talk about what the band - including Terri Nunn and John Crawford - is up to these days and discuss his long history in music, flying and much more. (Did you know he was almost a member of two other bands already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!?)  Follow his current campaign to become elected to the Truckee Tahoe Airport Board. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, September 20, 2020

569: '80s Movies That Deserve a Remake

Hollywood has long been busy remaking our favorite '80s movies. But has anyone asked us for our picks? Nope! That's why we endorse these 10 movies - including classics like The Last Starfighter and Electric Dreams - for remakes.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, September 14, 2020

568: Close But No Cigar - The No. 2 Songs of 1983

This week, we honor the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1983 but got no further. It's our "Close But No Cigar" show, featuring tunes by Culture Club, Greg Kihn, Air Supply and more.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Mon, September 07, 2020

567: Our Tribute to Xanadu on its 40th Anniversary

We finally went to a place where nobody dared to go: Our tribute to Xanadu on its 40th anniversary. We honor the music - and the message - of the movie while discussing its many shortfalls and misfires. Included is an interview with Xanadu fans Don Fields and Ken Anderson along with a special introduction by Olivia Newton-John.  Find Ken's "Le Cinema" blog here . Here's the website for the Xanadu Preservation Society .   Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, August 30, 2020

566: Blast from the Past - Our 2008 interview with Journey's Ross Valory

This week's episode is a throwback to 2008 and our interview with Journey's bassist Ross Valory. (He's since left the band.) Sorry for the rerun, but everyone else was on vacation this week! Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, August 23, 2020

565: Years We Love Outside the '80s - 1979 vs. 1990

We're not TOTALLY stuck in the '80s. Jen with One N returns to the show as we honor two years we love outside the '80s: 1979 and 1990. Enjoy a romp down amnesia lane with the Muppet Movie, Breaking Away, A Different World, and some amazing tunes. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sun, August 16, 2020

564: Crazy Covers from '80s Classics Part 2

Are you ready for another round of "Crazy Covers from '80s Classics?" (That was rhetorical, boys...) This week's show features some truly painful music - and a few songs that are actually not half bad. We'll be playing covers of classics by U2, a-ha and ... well, we don't want to ruin the surprise.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, August 01, 2020

563: Video Montage Mania with The Hood Internet

We enjoy the music montages of the '80s by The Hood Internet and its creative minds Steve Reidell and Aaron Brink, who join the show to talk about their series and upcoming projects. Find all the videos mentioned on the show at The Hood Internet's YouTube page . If you're interested in Steve's version of "Duke" by Genesis, find it on this Bandcamp page . And we encourage you to support SaveOurStages.com , which provides support for musicians and artists coping with the pandemic. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . The 2021 voyage has been postponed to March 2022, but we'll still be there - along with all the original bands - for this amazing trip. Get $200 cabin credit for first-time guests when you use the promo code STUCK during booking.  Our podcast is now listener-supported via Patreon. Find out more at our official Patreon page .

Sat, July 25, 2020

562: Our 15th Anniversary Episode Featuring Our Favorite Interview Moments

We finally reached our 15th birthday. For this episode, we share our top 15 favorite interview moments from Stuck in the '80s history, including chats with Brian Johnson, Martha Quinn, Deborah Foreman, Steve Perry, John Parr, Dennis DeYoung, Carl Weathers, Tom Bailey, Stan Ridgway and many more. We also have created a new "patron" program for Stuck in the '80s. To learn more, please visit our Patreon page . Stay tuned for links to each interview from today's show.

Sun, July 12, 2020

561: Weirdest Covers of '80s Classics

Are you ready for this? These are YOUR picks for the Weirdest Covers of '80s Classics. Songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Depeche Mode and other acts get makeovers that will just freeze parts of your brain. Plus, full seggies, shameful car stories and news about the podcast. Enjoy!

Sun, July 05, 2020

560: Summer Movie Season Battle - 1980 vs. 1985

What do Caddyshack, Airplane, Better Off Dead, Back to the Future and Xanadu all have in common? They were summer movies in either 1980 or 1985. But which summer is superior? We battle it out on this week's show. Oh, seggies too! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, June 28, 2020

559: New Music by Our '80s Heroes

What do Limahl, Dennis DeYoung, Tony Hadley , Erasure and Jon Anderson have in common? Okay, you cheated. They all have new music featured on this week's episode. It's almost two shows in one because we also have three "unlikely covers" to feature. And we need your help to find more! If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Mon, June 22, 2020

558: The Blues Brothers turns 40 | 80s Movies

Is it blasphemy to say this episode of the podcast is on a mission from God? Okay, so we'll just call it our tribute to the movie The Blues Brothers on its 40th anniversary. The classic flick starred Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi - featuring cameos by Ray Charles, Cab Calloway and Aretha Franklin - has aged well. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. Special thanks to our sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, June 14, 2020

557: Forgotten Hits of 1984 | 80s Music and TV

We honor six forgotten hits from 1984, including tunes by the Romantics, Olivia Newton-John, Ollie & Jerry, KC and more.  If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, June 07, 2020

556: Review of Valley Girl Musical Remake

The new Valley Girl musical remake gets the full Stuck in the '80s review treatment this week. We tell you why we actually ADORED this version, particularly the music and the cameos by three of the original stars. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, May 31, 2020

555: No. 2 Hits from 1982 | '80s Music | Stuck in the '80s

In 1989, six songs had the fortune of reaching the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ... and got no further. This week we honor those hits including tunes by the Go-Go's, Toto, John "Don't Call Me Cougar" Mellencamp, Journey, Rick Springfield and more. If you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, May 24, 2020

554: Top 10 Sci Fi Movies of the '80s | Empire Strike Back turns 40

Can you believe Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is 40 years old?!? We celebrate the milestone by announcing our list of the Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies of the '80s. Will you be shocked to learn Blade Runner and The Last Starfighter made the list? Probably not. But WHERE did they make the list.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sat, May 09, 2020

553: Worst Movie Moms of the '80s | Mother's Day Episode

"No more movie moms in this podcast EVER! Do you hear me?!" Too bad, this week's episode ranks our Top 10 favorite "worst moms from '80s movies" from our beloved decade to honor Mother's Day. Some obvious picks come from Better Off Dead, Beetlejuice, Friday the 13th and Mommie Dearest, but wait until you hear the full list.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, May 03, 2020

552: John Parr Interview | Live Facebook Chat

John Parr spent an hour with us during a special Facebook chat last week, sponsored by The 80s Cruise. We talked about the cruise, the early years of his career, his success in the MTV era and his amazing track record with movie soundtracks.  He also sings three songs! This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, April 26, 2020

551: Unlikely Cover Songs in the '80s

Some of the songs we loved in the '80s weren't written in that decade at all. In this week's show about unlikely cover songs, we probe tunes by George Harrison, Paul Young and REM. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible. We have a new sponsor this week: Awaken 180 Weightloss. With Awaken 180, you get weekly one-on-one virtual coaching, the tools and food all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of your time at home, visit our sponsor at awaken180weightloss.com .

Sun, April 19, 2020

550: No. 2 Songs of 1981 Part 2 | Close But No Cigar

The success these songs had in 1981 would make a grown man cry. Tunes by the Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Juice Newton, Joey Scarbury and the Pointer Sisters made it all the way to No. 2 on the charts - but no further. Find out why in this week's podcast, recording in front of a live Zoom audience.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Sun, April 12, 2020

549: Our Quarantine Movie Suggestions from the '80s

Are you getting antsy during this quarantine time? We have movie suggestions for '80s fans for all the online streaming services, including High School USA, Take Me Home Tonight, the Lethal Weapon series and more.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Sun, April 05, 2020

548: Interview with New York's '80s Tribute Band Jessie's Girl

The New York-based '80s tribute band Jessie's Girl is our special guest this week. Our interview with the band was recorded in front of a live audience on the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Find out more about Jessie's Girl - along with upcoming performances - on their official website . This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Sun, March 29, 2020

547: Remembering Kenny Rogers

Was Kenny Rogers the first real pop icon of the 1980s? A star of songs, movies and even fast food, it's a compelling argument. This week, we honor the late singer with our favorite songs and memories. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Sun, March 22, 2020

546: Berlin Interview on The 80s Cruise

Berlin joined Stuck in the '80s for a live podcast on board the Explorer of the Seas during the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Original members Terri Nunn, Dave Diamond and John Crawford were there to talk about the US Festival, how they music today and what they'd do with their seat on the Podcast Time Machine. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BetOnline. No sports to bet on? No problem. BetOnline has hundreds of events to wager on. It's open 24 hours a day and all online. Visit BetOnline.ag and join today to receive a 100 percent welcome bonus with your first deposit. Just use the promo code: CLNS50. Also, if you're interested in sailing on the 2021 voyage of The 80s Cruise , you can get $200 cabin credit if you use the promo code STUCK when booking. You must be a first-time guest on the cruise and use the code at time of booking to be eligible.

Sat, March 14, 2020

545: Live from the 80s Cruise - Final Two Days

The 80s Cruise is almost over, but we're back with one more update on the craziness on board the Explorer of the Seas. We'll post our Berlin and Jessie's Girl podcasts once we return to dry land.

Wed, March 11, 2020

544: Live from the Caribbean - 80s Cruise Update for Days 1-3

We're alive .... ALIVE! Brad and Spearsy check in from off the coast of San Juan with our first update from the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Some really big news too!

Sun, March 01, 2020

543: No. 2 Songs from 1981

We continue our "Close But No Cigar" series today with songs from 1981 that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart but got no further. Tunes include hits by John Lennon, George Harrison, Grover Washington Jr. and Smokey Robinson. 'Tis an odd show at times, but you'll forgive us. 

Sun, February 23, 2020

542: Going Back to the '80s with author Steven Manchester

Author Steven Manchester, author of "Bread Bags and Bullies: Surviving the '80s," joins the show this week to talk about his new book. Plus, we go a little bonkers over non-existent David Bowie theme songs, Cocoa Pebbles and Imaginary Whiskey.

Sun, February 16, 2020

541: New Music from Our '80s Heroes

Our '80s heroes are delivering a lot of new music these days. In this week's show, we review new tunes by Huey Lewis, Ozzy Osbourne, Psychedelic Furs, Jack Hues of Wang Chung and Marc Almond.  We also have the single greatest love story from the '80s ever received as part of Listener Mailbag.

Sun, February 09, 2020

540: Love's Journey Through Music - Our Valentine's Day Tribute

Our annual Valentine's Day show this year marks the journey of love through music. We feature songs about longing, first love, first heartbreak, misery and finally "love at long last." We include songs from Depeche Mode and The Cure (of course), but also some unlikely tunes by Styx, the Smithereens, REO Speedwagon, Prince, Olivia Newton-John and more. 

Sat, February 08, 2020

539: 80s Cruise Update with Theme Night Schedule

Here's a bonus edition of the podcast: 30 days before our voyage, Joey Fairchild of The 80s Cruise reveals the theme night schedule and other surprises for our 2020 trip. 

Sun, February 02, 2020

538: Our Favorite Ad Campaigns of the '80s

For Super Bowl Sunday, we honor our favorite ad campaigns of the '80s, including famous marketing plots for Wendy's Hamburgers, Apple's Macintosh computer, California Raisins and more. Guest hosts include Jen with One N and Gayle from DC. 

Wed, January 29, 2020

537: The Razzie Awards | Worst Movies of 1980

The Razzie Awards were born in the '80s, beginning with the movies of 1980. We recount the history, including nods to Jazz Singer, Can't Stop the Music and more. Plus some fun seggies.

Sun, January 19, 2020

536: Our Firsts in the '80s

Steve, Brad, and Jen with one N share some stories from the '80s - first cars, first R rated movies, and many more...  Stick around for the seggies, we've got a new one this time out!

Sat, January 11, 2020

535: A Tribute to Rush's Neil Peart

Interview highlights and song memories of Neil Peart, Rush's legendary drummer who passed away at age 67. 

Sun, January 05, 2020

534: No. 2 Songs of 1980 | Close But No Cigar

We're finally back in the 1980s here at Stuck in the '80s with our Close But No Cigar show about songs from '80 that peaked at No. 2 on the charts. This week's show includes songs by Dan Fogelberg, Air Supply, The Spinners, Leo Sayer and more. 

Sat, December 28, 2019

533: Stocking Stuffer - Annual Outtakes Show

It's our last show of the decade! Our annual Stocking Stuffer show returns to feature a collection of our outtakes from a full year of podcasts. Plus, we look back at 2019, name our favorite shows and look forward to another decade of Stuck in the '80s.

Sun, December 22, 2019

532: Sounds of the Holidays Before the '80s - Part 2

Our listeners picked all the songs for this week's episode - Sounds of the Holidays Before the '80s. We have five songs recorded between 1975 and 1980 to honor, including tunes by The Kinks, Greg Lake, Squeeze and more.  Plus, there are weird stories about medical calamities and singalong songs that will likely get you grounded by a parent. Plus, full seggies. 

Tue, December 17, 2019

531: December 1979 albums - Clash vs. Cross

Our infatuation with the late '70s continues for at least one more show as we honor the albums released in December 1979. Actually, we just focus on "London Calling" by The Clash and "Christopher Cross" by ... well, you get the picture. Also, the return of "I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song" and Steve tells a weird story about supermarkets and safety pins.

Sun, December 08, 2019

530: Holiday Songs from Before the '80s

We've tried to wipe so many of them from our memory, but there were some fun Christmas songs in the late '70s. This week we go back in time to relive classics by Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins and more.  Also, we have seggies and a disturbing story about a music professor with a pipe fetish. 

Sun, November 24, 2019

529: Holiday Movie Season Showdown - 1979 vs 1989

It's time for another showdown on holiday movie seasons. Again we pit the plucky year 1979 vs. the stuffy but solid work from 1989. How will "The Jerk" fare against "Christmas Vacation?" Is "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" good enough to give 1979 the edge, or does Back to the Future Part 2" put 1989 over the top? And why all the obsession over "The Black Hole?" Brad and Spearsy debate the issue. Also this week, there's a Listener Email from Canada and another installment of "I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song."

Tue, November 19, 2019

528: Same Title, Different Songs Part 2 - Oh, Canada!

Oh, Canada - we're sorry if you felt insulted by the previous Stuck in the '80s episode, so we're doing a Part 2 right away to honor songs with the same titles. In this show, we'll highlight tunes by April Wine, Luba and Chilliwack (and their respective competitors from Berlin, Lou Gramm and Donnie Iris).

Wed, November 13, 2019

527: Songs with the Same Title Part 1 | 80s Music

Hey hey, we start a new series this week by honoring "Songs with the Same Title in the '80s." It sounds better than the title, trust us. Plus, we sprinkle in some nice seggies for flavor.  Tunes this week includes hits by artists such as Van Halen, Pointer Sisters, U2, Corey Hart, Triumph and Laura Branigan. 

Sun, October 27, 2019

526: Halloween Tribute to Goofy Vampire Flicks of the '80s

This year, we celebrate Halloween by honoring (or maybe dis-honoring) two goofy vampire flicks of the '80s: "Once Bitten" and "My Best Friend is a Vampire." You decide which one rules the night.  This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 30% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today. 

Sun, October 20, 2019

525: Lori Majewski Talks Rock Hall and More

"Mad World" author and Sirius XM Volume Host Lori Majewski is our special guest this week to talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, women in music and so much more. Listen to her "Feedback" and "Fierce: Women in Music" shows on Sirius Channel 106. Seggies this week include Please Please Tell Me Now and I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. 

Sun, October 13, 2019

524: No. 2 Songs from 1979 | Village People | Donna Summer

Oh, we're so close to the actual '80s, we can almost taste it. Well, you definitely can't hear it because the hit songs from 1979 bear little resemblance to the songs we'd love in our decade. This episode, we honor the songs from 1979 that went to No. 2 on the charts but no further. There are some real gems by Village People, Donna Summer, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 30% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today. 

Mon, October 07, 2019

523: Our Ric Ocasek Memorial | The Cars | '80s New Wave

It took us a while to find the words. Maybe that's because we were so focused on the music. Here's our tribute to the late Ric Ocasek, the frontman of The Cars who passed away September 15, 2019.

Sat, September 28, 2019

522: We Honor 'Working Girl' | Harrison Ford | '80s Rom Coms

The movie Working Girl is 31 years old now (but she doesn't look a day over 29). Okay, bad joke. Hosts Jen with One N and Gayle in DC take the lead for this episode with Spearsy and Brad in LA coming along as backseat drivers. Stay tuned for the trivia quiz at the end of the show! This week's episode is sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 20% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today.   

Sun, September 22, 2019

521: Forgotten Hits of 1983 | 80s Music

It's tough to find forgotten hits in 1983. We had to dig deep this week, and we're pretty sure you'll still remember these "somewhat forgotten" tunes by Ric Ocasek, Jackson Browne, Shalamar, Dave Edmunds, 38 Special and Night Ranger. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUCK to 48-48-48. But hurry! This is a limited time offer. Text STUCK to 48-48-48 to get 30% off your order of Uqora.

Sun, September 15, 2019

520: No. 2 Songs from 1978 | Close But No Cigar

We honor the songs from 1978 that stopped their chart crawl at the No. 2 spot, including tunes by Randy Newman, Roberta Flack, Gerry Rafferty and Foreigner. Seggies include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Uqora. Try Uqora risk-free for 30 days and say goodbye to UTIs. And right now Uqora is offering 30% off when you text STUCK to 48-48-48. But hurry! This is a limited time offer. Text STUCK to 48-48-48 to get 30% off your order of Uqora. We're also sponsored by Modern CBD. We want you to check out Modern CBD so we’ve arranged a special offer just for our listeners – you can get 20% off your order, plus free shipping – if you use our code 80s. To take advantage of this offer – go to Modern CBD’s website at mdrncbd.com today. 

Thu, September 12, 2019

Bonus Episode: The '80s Cruise reveals its 2020 Theme Nights

We now know the six theme nights for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise - including three new themes for this trip. Joey Fairchild, production manager of the cruise, joins the podcast to explain the theme night and other surprises. For you non-cruisers, we also have full seggies this episode. And a new episode is coming this weekend.

Sat, September 07, 2019

518: Uncle Buck turns 30 | 80s movies | John Hughes

Can you believe "Uncle Buck" is 30 years old? We honor the John Candy classic in this week's show. Also, full seggies are back, including I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song and What's Your '80s Obsession. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year. And since Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased, you should get yourself some, too! Visit Bombas.com/80s and get 20 percent off your first purchase.  Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

Wed, August 28, 2019

517: Larry the Duck Interview

Larry "the Duck" Dunn is a legend in the radio business, especially during our beloved decade. On this episode, he joins us to talk about his days at Long Island's WLIR and his take on "new music" in the '80s. He'll also be a special guest on board The 80s Cruise in spring 2020. Find out who he'd want on a "Larry the Duck" cruise.

Sun, August 18, 2019

516: Alexi Lalas and Albums from 1989

Are you ready to wrap your brain around this? Fox Sport soccer analyst (and longtime Stuck in the '80s listener) Alexi Lalas joins the show this week to talk about favorite albums from 1989.  Music this week includes tunes by The Cure, Skid Row, Billy Joel and Alexi himself. Full playlist here . 

Sat, August 10, 2019

515: Interview with pop culture writer Whitney Matheson

Pop culture journalist and writer Whitney Matheson joins to show to talk about nostalgia, her latest projects and more. Also, full seggies and a tribute to a longtime podcast friend. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year. And since Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased, you should get yourself some, too! Visit Bombas.com/80s and get 20 percent off your first purchase. 

Sun, July 28, 2019

514: Malls in the '80s with Photographer Michael Galinsky

Photographer Michael Galinsky joins the show today to talk about mall culture in the '80s and his new book The Decline of Mall Civilization. Find out how you can help his project on Kickstarter . Also this week: Full seggies, our Top 5 list of malls in movies and a tribute to the late Rutger Hauer.

Mon, July 22, 2019

513: Interview with Asia Featuring John Payne

Hard to believe but John Payne was the frontman of Asia for 15 years before the band broke into two separate touring units. During that time he recorded six studio albums and toured the world, playing the hits of the supergroup and songs he and Geoff Downes wrote together. He joins the podcast this week to talk about the history of Asia featuring John Payne, his work outside the band and his upcoming gig on The 80s Cruise.  Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com  and register your email, then vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks!

Tue, July 16, 2019

512: Hot Hot Hot Movies and Songs of the Summer

It's not the heat of this podcast that will kill you - it's the humidity. Or maybe this is a dry heat podcast. In any case, Brad, Steve and Jen return with their favorite "hot, hot, hot" songs and movies of the summer.  Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com  and register your email, then vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks!

Mon, July 01, 2019

511: The No. 2 But No Higher Songs of 1977

We had so much fun covering the songs that reached No. 2 on the charts in 1976 but no higher that we've returned to honor the same songs from 1977. It's our "Close But No Cigar" series!  Please support Stuck in the '80s for the People's Choice Podcast Award (entertainment category). Just go to http://www.podcastawards.com  and for vote for Stuck in the '80s under "entertainment." Thanks!

Thu, June 27, 2019

510: Interview with Loverboy's Mike Reno

"Rerun? What's a rerun?" This week's show features our 2014 interview with Loverboy's Mike Reno. But we added brand-new seggies and more to the show. It's a great chat with the legendary frontman, who will be returning to the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise along with the rest of Loverboy.  Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping.  As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Dire Straits Legacy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com .

Sat, June 15, 2019

509: Movie Dads in the '80s - Good or bad?

What was it with movie dads in the '80s? Their intentions were good but their methods of showing love were ... well, often quite bad. In this week's podcast, Brad, Jen and Steve decide which movie dads were bad or good. Lots of laughs but a fair amount of tears as well.  Movies include: Parenthood, Dune, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller, Purple Rain and many more. 

Wed, June 05, 2019

508: Close But No Cigar - Songs That Only Reached No. 2 in 1976

This week, we set the podcast time machine back to 1976! Why? To discover all the amazing tunes that topped out at NUMBER 2 on the charts! It's a weird and nostalgic show, but aren't they all? Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

Fri, May 24, 2019

507: Summer Movies 1979 vs. Summer Movies 1989

Remember when summer movies were all the rage? Yep, during the late '70s and '80s. That's why this week we pit the summer movies of 1979 vs. the summer movies of 1989 for the title of - well, there's no title at stake. But we did have a heck of a lot of fun. Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast! As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com .

Sun, May 19, 2019

506: New Music from Our '80s Heroes

We love hearing new music from our '80s heroes. In this episode, we highlight new singles from Howard Jones, Berlin and Tiffany. And we have a very odd conversation about body powder and candles. Today's episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by a brand-new partner. It's Blue Chew. BlueChew brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code STUCK. You just pay $5 shipping. BlueChew is the better, cheaper, faster choice - and we thank them for sponsoring the podcast! As always, we'd like to thank our partners at The 80s Cruise. Now is the perfect time to book the vacation of a lifetime - spending a week with 3,000 other crazy ‘80s fans on The 80s Cruise. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas leaves Miami on March 8, 2020 for 7 glorious caribbean days, with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Punta Cana and Labadee. But the real fun comes from performances by the B-52s, Bret Michaels, Berlin, Loverboy, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Jets, The Motels, Big Country, Katrina from Katrina and the Wave, Annabella from Bow Wow Wow and everyone’s favorite tribute band Jessie’s Girl. Each night on the ship is amazing theme night and all your drinks - including all premium alcohol beverages are included! And if you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com .

Sun, May 12, 2019

505: Favorite TV Comedy Series Finales

Everything has to come to an end, and that includes our favorite TV comedies in the '80s. In this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s, your hosts each share the finale that meant the most to them, including MASH, Newhart, Cheers and Family Ties. And we ask for your input on future episodes on this topic.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Care/of. Care/of is a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins, protein powders, and more, personalized just for you and delivered straight to your door. With spring upon us, it’s finally time to get back into a routine that empowers you to feel your best. Because you're a fan of Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal. For 30% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter 80s30. Taking care of yourself was never this easy or fun before Care/of.

Wed, May 01, 2019

504: Lineup Additions to The 80s Cruise | Special Interview

We have the latest additions to the lineup for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise! It's Bret Michaels, Loverboy and Grandmaster Flash. We have some other lineup news as well. And we talk to cruise production manager Joey Fairchild about other news and gossip on our upcoming journey. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Skylight. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any time, from anywhere. It sets up in under 60 seconds! Now, as a special Mother’s Day offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you text Stuck to 48-48-48. 

Sat, April 27, 2019

503: Standing the Test of Time in the '80s

This week, Spearsy and Jen with One N go deep with "Standing the Test of Time" as we examine which of our loves in the '80s have fared well over the following decades. From movies, TV shows, fashion and even snack food in the '80s, we discuss the pros and cons of our favorite things. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Skylight Frame. Skylight is a photo frame you can email photos to—any time, from anywhere. It sets up in under 60 seconds! Just plug in, use the touch screen to connect to your wireless network, and enjoy! Now, as a special Mother’s Day offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you text Stuck to 48-48-48.

Fri, April 12, 2019

502: Cover Songs by Rock Hall of Fame Artists

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new class of artists enshrined in their museum, but some of their songs sound awfully familiar. Yes, even rock gods recorded cover songs in the '80s. Spearsy and Jen with One N share three of their favorites, including tunes by The Cure, Roxy Music and Janet Jackson. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Robinhood. Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free. Robinhood is giving listeners of Stuck in the 80s a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com . The podcast is also sponsored this week by Care/Of, the monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter the promo code 80s.

Sun, March 31, 2019

501: April Fool's Day - What Made Us Shamelessly Laugh in the '80s

It's April Fool's time again, but this year, we're going to wrap our arms around it and proudly admit to what us shamelessly laugh in the '80s. Brad, Jen and Spearsy confess to the songs, movies and people who gave us so much joy in our favorite decade. Stuck in the '80s is a proud parter of The 80s Cruise. And the 2020 cruise is going to be even MORE epic than the first four journes. We have a new ship, new destinations and a larger than ever lineup of artists. Join us on March 8-15 on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for another adult version of spring break. And this time, the price INCLUDES your drink package. Artists performing on the Explorer of the Seas will include the B-52s, Berlin, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Tony Hadley, Tony Lewis, Dire Straits Legacy, Asia featuring John Payne, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Motels, Big Country, The Jets, Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves along with more acts to be announced soon. And when you book with the promo code STUCK, you get $200 cabin credit. Find out more at www.the80scruise.com .

Sun, March 24, 2019

500: Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood Interview

We celebrate our 500th episode of Stuck in the '80s with a live interview of original MTV veejays Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood on board The 80s Cruise. We cover everything from Live Aid to the Us Festival to career regrets, the Rock Hall and more.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Get $200 cabin credit when booking a stateroom on the 2020 voyage when using the promo code STUCK. Artists performing on the Explorer of the Seas will include the B-52s, Berlin, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Tony Hadley, Tony Lewis, Dire Straits Legacy, Asia featuring John Payne, Lita Ford, Midnight Star, The Motels, Big Country, The Jets, Bow Wow Wow's Annabella, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves along with more acts to be announced soon. Book online at www.the80scruise.com . 

Sun, March 17, 2019

499: Listeners Pick Their Two-Hit Wonders | 80s Cruise Recap

We're back from The 80s Cruise and our listeners were waiting for us with their suggestions for favorite "Two-Hit Wonders" from our favorite decade. We also give you our favorite moments from the 2019 voyage of our epic vacation. Stuck in the ‘80s this week is sponsored by Robinhood … Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free. While other brokerages charge up to $10 for every trade, Robinhood doesn’t charge any commission fees, so you can trade stocks and keep all of your profits. Plus, there is no account minimum deposit needed to get started, so you can start investing at any level. The simple, intuitive design of Robinhood makes investing easy for newcomers and experts alike. With Robinhood, you can learn how to invest in the market as you build your portfolio. Discover new stocks, track your favorite companies, and get custom notifications for price movements so you never miss the right moment to invest. Robinhood is giving listeners of Stuck in the 80s a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com .

Thu, March 07, 2019

498 Part 2: On The '80s Cruise - Podcast 2

Wow, the performances just keep amazing everyone this year on The 80s Cruise. On today's quick show, we recap performances by Kenny Loggins and Sheila E. And we give you the lineup for the 2020 voyage.

Tue, March 05, 2019

498: The 80s Cruise 2019 Podcast 1

Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N have finally reported from on board the Celebrity Infinity with what's happening on The 80s Cruise. Some strange tales for sure - but it's all in good fun. 

Sat, February 23, 2019

497: I'm So Excited - What We Looked Forward to in the '80s

In the '80s, we were just SO EXCITED. Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N share the events and milestones that got them "so excited" in our favorite decade. Don't forget to download all our podcasts FOR FREE via your favorite podcast app. And don't miss our upcoming podcasts, including Episode 500, live from The 80s Cruise.

Sun, February 17, 2019

496: Two Hit Wonders of the '80s

It hurts to be dubbed a "one-hit wonder." Does being a "two-hit wonder" feel any better? We list of top 5 ranking of two-hit wonders of the '80s, including bands such as ... well, we don't want to give it away just yet.  Stuck in the ‘80s this week is sponsored by Robinhood … Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos, all commission-free. While other brokerages charge up to $10 for every trade, Robinhood doesn’t charge any commission fees, so you can trade stocks and keep all of your profits. Plus, there is no account minimum deposit needed to get started, so you can start investing at any level. Robinhood is giving listeners of Stuck in the 80s a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com .

Sat, February 09, 2019

495: Unlikely Music Duets in the '80s | Valentine's Day in the '80s

The '80s had a ton of musical duets - some good, some bad. Okay, some were really bad. But a handful were so unlikely that we're amazed they even happened. So this week Spearsy, Brad in LA and Jen with One N share their favorite unlikely music duets of the '80s.  Special thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. Listen to the episode for a special deal from Mint Mobile.

Sun, February 03, 2019

494: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure turns 30

"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is 30 years old?!? No way! Yes way, Ted! Spearsy, B-Rad and Dave Dirt remember the movie's best lines and underrated music in this tribute show.  Also, we have the latest scoop on the new movie "Bill & Ted Face the Music."    

Sun, January 20, 2019

493: More Cover Songs in the '80s

We're constantly amazed how some of our favorite songs of the '80s turn out to be cover songs. And most of the time, nobody really appreciated the original. Go figure. In this week's show, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N share cover songs by Toni Basil, Big Pig and Hall & Oates. Stuck in the '80s is a proud partner of The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code PARTY to get amazing discounts on cabins for the 2019 voyage, featuring performances by Kenny Loggins, Sheila E, OMD, The Fixx, Starship, Berlin, Cutting Crew, English Beat and more. 

Wed, January 16, 2019

492: Breaking News on The 80s Cruise

We have the scoop on some news about the 2019 and 2020 sailings of The 80s Cruise. This week's show features an interview with Joey Fairchild, one of the creators of the cruise. We have details about some of the 2019 performances and the sailing dates and ship name for the 2020 cruise - and more.  Stuck in the '80s this week is brought to you by Robinhood - not the movie, the investing app. Robinhood lets you buy and sell stocks, options, cryptos and more - all commission-free. And because you're a listener to Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal. Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com . Finally an app that turns your phone into an investing machine. 

Tue, January 08, 2019

491: New Starts and Comebacks in the '80s

Do you ever crave a fresh start? A comeback? Just a do-over? A handful of amazing actors, musicians and artists staged incredible comebacks in the '80s, so we celebrate their "new starts" in our first show of 2019.  Stuck in the '80s is happy to welcome back Care/Of as a sponsor of the podcast. Care/Of is the monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. Hey, it's a new year, and that means you probably made your health and wellness a top priority so why not get the help you need from the experts. And because you're a listener of Stuck in the '80s, you get 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins. Just go to TakeCareOf.com and enter The promo code 80s. 

Sat, December 22, 2018

490: Annual Holiday Outtakes Show

It's the holiday season and that means it's time for our annual stocking stuffer episode: the outtake reel. Brad and Spearsy relive their favorite moments of 2018 and then we unleash the insanity of the moments you never got to hear. This week's episode of Stuck in the '80s is brought to you by Robinhood, the investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks and more all commission-free. Because your a friend of Stuck in the '80s, you get a special offer. Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com . We're also sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Sun, December 16, 2018

489: Is Die Hard the ultimate Christmas movie?

Die Hard - is it a Christmas movie or not? Brad and Spearsy try to answer the question, but does anyone really care? It's just an amazing movie and it just turned 30 years old! We honor "Die Hard," share our favorite stories about the movie and even have a "Die Hard" quiz for you on this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s. We're sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Sun, December 09, 2018

488: Nick Heyward Interview | 80s Music | New Wave | Haircut 100

Nick Heyward has made some amazing music over the last several decades, beginning with his '80s band Haircut 100 and then continuing into a solo career that gave us a new sound and new take on life. This week, Nick joins Spearsy for an incredible conversation that covers his early influences, his new home in Florida and his plans for more music in the coming years. This week's episode also includes Listener Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. And we throw a new seggie idea out there. We're sponsored this week by Skylight Frame, a photo frame you can update instantly - by email - from anywhere. It takes less than 60 seconds to set it up - plug it in, use the touch screen to connect it to your WiFi network, and just like that - everybody in the family can email photos using your personal Skylight email address. Because you listen to Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a special holiday offer: $10 off the purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go skylightframe.com and enter code 80s.

Sun, December 02, 2018

487: Holiday Gift Guide for '80s Fans

Looking for the perfect present for the '80s fan in your life? You're in luck because this week on the podcast we share a bunch of cool ideas in the gift-giving department. Plus, we share our ideas of the "dream" gift for each of us. Find the links to all these ideas on our blog at sit80s.com.

Sun, November 25, 2018

486: Talking Heads' True Stories | '80s Movies |'80s Soundtracks

True story: Stuck in the '80s has never done a full episode on Talking Heads. So we fix that - times two - this week by covering the movie "True Stories" and its signature soundtrack. Special guest host is cartoonist and musician Douglas Arthur. Stuck in the '80s is proud to have Robinhood as a sponsor for this week's show. Robinhood lets you buy and sell stock, options and more - all commission free. And because Robinhood is a sponsor of Stuck in the '80s, they're offering our listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com .  Stuck in the '80s is also partners with The 80s Cruise - spring vacation for adults! The 80s Cruise has created some special discounted rates for Stuck in the '80s listeners for its 2019 voyage. A veranda stateroom (with a private balcony) is just $2,100 a person - or just $300 a day. An ocean-view stateroom is only $1,750 a person ($250 a day). And an inside cabin is $1,400 (or $200 a day). All prices include port charges, taxes and gratuities, and all performances, interviews, parties and events presented on the cruise. Go to www.the80scruise.com  to book. The promo code to use when booking is STUCK80.

Sat, November 17, 2018

485: Turkeys of the '80s | Movie Busts | Music Flubs | Product Snafus

Jen with One N, B-Rad and Spearsy had to reach a compromise on this week's Thanksgiving-themed podcast: We decided to honor both the biggest "turkeys" of the '80s - movies, songs and more that were huge busts - but also agreed to hand holds and say what we were thankful for. (Spearsy was thankful that part of the show only lasted 5 minutes.) This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Hims, a new wellness brand for men. Look, it's just a fact of life. If you're stuck in the '80s, you're probably also stuck in your 40s or 50s, and that means your glorious '80s mullet or feathered hair look isn't ever coming back. But help is here with Hims. Stuck in the '80s listeners get a trial month of Hims for just $5 today right now while supplies last. Go to forhims.com/80s for your special deal. 

Sat, November 10, 2018

484: Two More Great Albums Turning 30 | Albums from 1988

Oh yes, 1988 seemed like the dark ages for some music fans in our beloved decade. The magic of the early '80s was gone, and FM waves had been invaded by hair metal and teen pop queens. But there were some albums still worth discovering, including Tracy Chapman's self-titled album and a really fun (if not also dark) disc by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This week we again honor the year 1988. Stuck in the '80s is a partner of Audible, which offers you 30 days to try Audible free, including your choice of any audiobook plus two Audible Originals. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500.  Stuck in the '80s is also a partner of HelloFresh. Brad and Steve are actually fulltime paying customers as well! Because you’re a listener at Stuck in the ‘80s, you get a brand-new special deal. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering. 

Wed, November 07, 2018

483: Review of Bohemian Rhapsody movie | Queen bio-pic

We've been waiting seemingly forever to get our first look at the new Queen bio-pic Bohemian Rhapsody, and now the Stuck in the '80s gang is ready to give you our review. 

Sun, October 28, 2018

482: Interview with directors of Time Trap

Ben Foster and Mark Dennis are co-directors of a "Time Trap," a new movie that takes inspiration from many of the time travel movies of our beloved '80s. They join the show this week to talk about the latest work, Hollywood's love affair with '80s remakes and more.  This episode of the podcast is sponsored by ForHims.com. Save $20 off your first month of the Hims anti-aging kit. Go to forhims.com/80scare .  We're also proud to announce our latest partner: Robinhood, an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos - all commission-free. Robinhood is giving Stuck in the '80s listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at stuck.robinhood.com . 

Sun, October 21, 2018

481: Our Halloween Tribute to Beetlejuice

Just in time for halloween, we honor the ghost with the most, the after-world’s greatest bio-exorcist. Thirty years after we loved him in the cineplex, we finally are ready to celebrate Beetlejuice . We are happy to welcome a new sponsor to Stuck in the '80s. It's Mack Weldon , manufacturers of comfortable and functional clothes. The folks at Mack Weldon are confident you’ll like the product. If you aren’t happy with your first pair of boxers, briefs, whatever you wear (probably something unusual, just like John Winger) – you can keep it and Mack Weldon will refund your money, no questions asked. For 20% off your first order visit mackweldon.com and use promo code 80s at checkout. We are also thrilled to be partner with Audible , the best source for audio books so you can spend your time more wisely. And we're happy to announce that there's a new program called Audible Originals, which are exclusive audio titles created by celebrated storytellers from worlds as diverse as theater, journalism, literature, and more. Get your first audiobook free and choose two titles from a curated list of Audible Originals when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit audible.com/80s or text 80s to 500500. 

Sun, October 14, 2018

480: Movies Turning 30 in October

Oh, October 1988 ... you truly were a mixed bag at the old cineplex. Still, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N each found one movie to honor on its 30th anniversary: Tapeheads, Lair of the White Worm and Mystic Pizza . (Which co-host picked the chick flick? You won't know until you listen.) This week's show is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sails with Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., OMD, Berlin, The Fixx, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, The English Beat, Starship and more this spring. Go to www.the80scruise.com  to book and use the promo code STUCK to save hundreds off listed prices.  We would also like to thank HelloFresh, our favorite meal-delivery service. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering.   

Wed, October 10, 2018

Bonus Episode: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Nominees

Brad and Steve gather for a quick show to assess the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019, which includes several '80s acts and the bands that influenced them.

Sun, October 07, 2018

479: New Music from Dee Snider, Tony Lewis, Judas Priest and Kim Wilde

We're not TOTALLY stuck in the '80s ... we still listen to new music from '80s artists. So this week, we put the spotlight on four new albums from musicians we loved in the '80s: Dee Snider, Tony Lewis, Judas Priest and Kim Wilde.  This week's show is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sails with Kenny Loggins, Sheila E., OMD, Berlin, The Fixx, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, The English Beat, Starship and more this spring. Go to www.the80scruise.com  to book and use the promo code STUCK to save hundreds off listed prices.  We would also like to thank HelloFresh, our favorite meal-delivery service. For a total of 60 dollars off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering. 

Sun, September 30, 2018

478: Freddy Krueger, Eddie Murphy, Steve Perry News

Eighties News Now returns with news items on The Goldbergs, Eddie Murphy's latest movie and the third single from Steve Perry's new solo album. Plus, we share listener emails about 30-year reunions.  Stuck in the '80s is happy to have HIMS as a sponsor of our podcast. Save $20 off your first month of the HIMS Anti-Aging Kit. Go to forhims.com/80scare .  We're also proud to announce we're now partners with Audible, the world's leading audio book provider. Get your first audiobook free and choose two titles from a curated list of Audible Originals when you try Audible for 30 days. Visit audible.com/radical or text stuck in the '80s to 500500. 

Sun, September 16, 2018

477: We Remember Burt Reynolds in the '80s and Beyond

We tip our cowboy hats to the Bandit. It’s our tribute show to the late Burt Reynolds, featuring our favorite movie clips and stories about the late actor. Special thanks to our sponsor Gametime. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s. And don't forget to join us on The 80s Cruise this spring. Featuring performances by Kenny Loggins, OMD, Berlin, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, English Beat, The Fixx and many more, the cruise sets sail March 2 out of Fort Lauderdale on the Celebrity Infinity. Use the promo code STUCK for the best discounts for first-time guests.

Sun, September 09, 2018

476: No. 1 Hit Cover Songs in the '80s

The '80s were full of amazing cover songs, but only three topped the charts when they were originally released and again in the '80s. We talk about those tunes from Club Nouveau, Banarama and Kim Wilde.  Plus, full seggies, including a rare edition of PPTMN.  Special thanks to our partner The 80s Cruise. Use the promo code STUCK to get your best rates for new cruises. The Celebrity Infinity leaves March 2 from Fort Lauderdale. Performers include Kenny Loggins, OMD, The Fixx, English Beat, Berlin, Sheila E, Dee Snider, Starship, Cutting Crew, Club Nouveau, Grandmaster Flash and more.  Stuck in the ‘80s is happy to announce we have another new sponsor. It’s Gametime - the top destination for last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and shows. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s. As always, we thank our longtime partner HelloFresh for their support. HelloFresh is our favorite meal kit delivery service because they shop, plan and deliver step by step recipes and pre-measured ingredients to our doors each week. For a total of $60 off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering. 

Sun, September 02, 2018

475: End of Summer in the '80s

The summer is over and the Stuck in the '80s hosts are taking the podcast time machine back to the season-ending moments from their beloved decade. We talk about the movies, music and memories of Summer in the '80s. Stuck in the '80s is a proud partner of The 80s Cruise . Use the promo code AUGUST when booking to get your best deal on select cabins and a pair of free drink packages. The ship leaves from Fort Lauderdale on March 2. Bands on the Celebrity Infinity this year include Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, OMD, The English Beat, The Fixx, Berlin, Cutting Crew, Sheila E, Starship, Club Nouveau, Grandmaster Flash and more. Another friend of podcast is HIMS.com. Get a trial month of hims for just $5, including a doctor’s consultation, while supplies last. Now you don’t even have to leave the couch to get the hair loss solutions you need. Just go to forhims.com./80s . Stuck in the '80s is also sponsored by RX Bars. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/radical and enter promo code: radical at checkout. Healthy food never tasted this good. Special thanks to podcast-safe music this week from Bensound, featuring the song Clear Day . 

Fri, August 31, 2018

Bonus episode: Interview with 80s Cruise Director

In this special bonus episode of Stuck in the '80s, we talk to JT Watters, the cruise director of The 80s Cruise. JT will tell us his favorite secret getaways on the ship, his favorite port activities for 2019 and his memories of a very bawdy rendition of Twister on the 2016 voyage.  Don't forget to use the special promo code AUGUST to save big on select cabins and to score free drink packages. 

Sun, August 26, 2018

474: Top 5 TV Misfires in the '80s | Bad Television | Chris Cooling

For every "Family Ties" in the '80s, there was a "Small Wonder." For each "A-Team," a "Manimal." Forgotten TV podcast host Chris Cooling joins the show this week to share his picks for the Top 5 TV Misfires of the '80s. Stuck in the ‘80s is happy to announce we have another new sponsor. It’s Gametime - the top destination for last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and shows. For $15 off your first purchase, visit usegametime.com/80s and use promo code 80s. Stuck in the '80s is also proud to announce that RXBAR is now a sponsor of Stuck in the 80s. RX BAR is the whole food protein bar that labels all its core ingredients in huge letters right on the front of each package, so you know you’re eating right. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/radical and enter promo code: radical at checkout. 

Sat, August 18, 2018

473: Steve Perry's New Music | Madonna Turns 60 | Queen of Soul Passes

What a roller-coaster week for '80s fans! We get new music from Steve Perry. Madonna turns 60. And we lost Aretha Franklin. We explore it all and relive our 2011 interview with Steve Perry (included in this show).  Special thanks to our Sponsor Simple Contacts.  Try it for yourself & save $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/RADICAL or entering the code RADICAL at checkout. Also special thanks to Away Travel, our favorite way to travel. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout.

Thu, August 09, 2018

472: Summer of '84 movie review and Graham Verchere interview

Actor Graham Verchere is our special guest as we talk about his new movie "Summer of '84," a thriller set in our beloved '80s. You can see "Summer of 84" in select theaters August 10th and on VOD and digital platforms August 24th. Also this week, the return of "Please Please Tell Me Now." As always, we thank our longtime partner HelloFresh for their support. HelloFresh is our favorite meal kit delivery service because they shop, plan and deliver step by step recipes and pre-measured ingredients to our doors each week. For a total of $60 off - that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/radical60 to get started and then use the promo code radical 60 when ordering. 

Sat, August 04, 2018

471: '80s Redux author Mike Hipple interview

Mike Hipple is the author of a new book about our decade: "80s Redux: Your Favorite Musicians Today." He joins us on this week's podcast to talk about his book and his encounters with some of the most beloved artists of our decade, including Dave Wakeling of the English Best, Cindy Wilson of the B-52s and more. Mike is also giving away a free signed copy of his book for this week's seggie winner. Also, always we thank our sponsors for making Stuck in the '80s happen. This week, that includes The 80s Cruise. Use the promo AUGUST for special pricing and a full year to pay it off.  Also, we thanks HIMS.com, the best way to tackle your hair loss and sexual wellness challenges. Go to ForHIMS.com/80s and get a free trial for just $5.  Thanks thanks for music supplied by  Breakfast Club - 80s Revisited and Dark Light - 80s Revisited .

Sun, July 29, 2018

470: Epic Metal Albums Turning 30

Remember way back in ye olden days when Stuck in the '80s promised to do more shows on metal? Well, we did one. And now we're doing another. Special guest host Dave Dirt joins to show to give up the goods on three amazing metal albums that turned 30 in 2018.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . Use the promo code SIT80s to get a free drink package on select cabins. And then start prepping for our Big '80s Trivia challenges, hosted by B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N next year. Stuck in the '80s is also a proud partner of Care/Of.  For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter 80s. 

Sun, July 22, 2018

469: Revisiting the Songs that Ended the '80s

What's that quote from Tom Cruise in "Cocktail?" All things end badly - otherwise they wouldn't end. So how did the '80s end? With a bang or a whimper? Or was it just a overly choreographed music video from some one-hot wonder. On this week's podcast, we revisit an older episode and second-guess our picks for songs that ended the '80s. Stuck in the '80s is proud to announce we've partnered with Simple Contacts, the easiest way to order contact lenses using your mobile phone. Try it for yourself & save $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/RADICAL or entering the code RADICAL at checkout. This isn't a replacement for your periodic full eye health exam, you still need those occasionally, but it is the most convenient way to renew a prescription & reorder your contacts if your vision hasn’t changed. This week's episode is also sponsored by The 80s Cruise . Use the promo code SIT80s when you book a Veranda Stateroom or higher at the First Time Guest Price and the first two people in the cabin receive a free Classic Beverage Package (a $409 value). End date: August 15, 2018. Disclaimer: Prices are per person and based upon double occupancy. All prices include port charges, taxes and gratuities and all performances, interviews, parties and events presented on the cruise. Offers are for new reservations only, are non-commissionable and cannot be combined with other offers.

Wed, July 18, 2018

468: The 80s Cruise Theme Night Reveal with Special Guest

The 2019 voyage of The 80s Cruise is shaping up to be truly unique. A new ship. New theme nights. New bands, of course. And to help us all wrap our nostalgia-filled brains around it, The 80s Cruise production manager Joey Fairchild visits the podcast to give us the latest scoop. Plus, Spearsy tries to stump Brad in LA and Jen With One N with a special cruise trivia challenge.  Special thanks to music contributions by Kenny Loggins (I'm Alright), Check Battery Daily (theme music) and Kevin MacLeod ( Cold Funk - Funkorama ).

Sun, July 15, 2018

467: Midnight Run Turns 30

Midnight Run , probably the best road movie of the '80s, is now 30 years old. Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin gave us one of the best anti-buddy flicks of our time, so our hosts gather to honor the film - and Spearsy continues to work out issues related to "Lasangerie Girl." Plus, there's an unrelated but epic fight over ... Star Trek?!? Stuck in the '80s is a proud partner of HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first order when visiting this link and using the promo code RADICAL30. It's time to make dinner easy and health again!

Sun, July 08, 2018

466: Best and Worst Movie Sequels of the '80s

We don't like to "work negative" when it comes to our love of the '80s, but this week's episode of Stuck in the '80s shines a light (and throws some ... well, you know) at movie sequels in our decade. We also name the movies for which we'd still love to see a sequel. B-Rad and Jen With One N return to this week's show, which includes special offers from HelloFresh for ForHIMS.com.  Stuck in the '80s is a proud member of the CLNS Media Network. 

Sun, July 01, 2018

465: Eighties News Now - New Music from '80s Icons

Listen to new music from Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins along with the latest releases from The English Beat and Tony Hadley. Plus, what to watch on TV this summer and more.  Also, we give you the latest scoop on a holiday sale at The 80s Cruise. Plus, special offers from Green Chef and ForHIMS.com. Stuck in the '80s is a proud member of the CLNS Media Network. Be sure to share our links to the latest episode with your friends on social media. Let's grow '80s Nation in 2018.

Sun, June 24, 2018

464: Revisiting the Sounds that Started the '80s | '70s and '80s Music

Ever wonder when the '80s sound really began? It wasn't on Jan. 1, 1980. In fact, the roots of '80s music go back 50 years - at least - when bands such as the Velvet Underground were roaming the recording studios of the world. It evolved further in the '70s thanks to Roxy Music, David Bowie, Blondie and The Knack. We revisit a podcast we recorded five  years ago in this week's episode. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise and HIMS.com . Listen to the show for special offers from these amazing partners. Stuck in the '80s is part of the CLNS Media Network. The podcast is hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Visit our site at sit80s.com or email us at podcast @sit80s.com.

Sun, June 17, 2018

463: 30th Anniversary of the movie Big

It's been 30 years since Tom Hanks first made a wish to make it "Big." We honor the anniversary of his 1988 film with clips, trivia and more.  Also this week, full seggies including Listener Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. 

Sat, June 09, 2018

462: A Summer Reading List for '80s Fans

Summer time in the '80s meant one thing: Beaches, booze and ... books?!? Yes, for the first time ever, Stuck in the '80s has compiled a Summer Reading List. It's full of books set in or about the '80s. Plus, we have our listener picks for great books as well. Listen to the show to find out why we like them. But we also promised people we'd list them here as well. So here you go: Opening music: " Read a Book " by Falco  Bonus song: " Everyday I Write the Book " by Elvis Costello Gayle's book blog: Everyday I Write the Book Blog Gayle's pick: "Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists And Songs That Defined The 80s" by Lori Majewski and Jonathan Bernstein Steve's pick: "World in My Eyes" by Richard Blade Jen's pick: "Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Lessons We Learned from Eighties Movies (and Why We Don't Learn Them from Movies Anymore)" by Hadley Freeman Brad's pick: "The Speed of Sound - Breaking the Barriers Between Music and Technology" by Thomas Dolby This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise, HIMS.com and HelloFresh. Listen to the show for special offers from each of our sponsors. Support Stuck in the '80s by supporting our sponsors!

Sat, June 02, 2018

461: Music, Movies and Memories of Summers in the '80s

It's summertime again. Time to oil up the time machine and go back to the decade of memories, music and movies. Hear our favorite songs and movie clips. B-Rad and Spearsy also share their favorite summer moments. And we revisit a podcast episode we recorded 10 years ago! This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Come join B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N on the 2019 voyage to the Western Caribbean along with Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Sheila E, Berlin, OMD, The Fixx, Cutting Crew, English Beat, Grandmaster Flash and Club Nouveau.  Stuck in the '80s has a new sponsor and their name is Care Of. Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service made from effective, quality ingredients personally tailored to your exact needs. And because you're a listener to Stuck in the '80s, you get a special deal from Care Of. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter 80s. Taking your vitamins hasn't been this easy since your mom handed you a Flintstones chewable pill back in the '80s.

Sat, May 26, 2018

460: Forgotten Hits of 1982

Do you pine for the days when Juice Newton, Sheena Easton and Olivia-Newton John ruled the pop charts? You know, the year 1982. This week's podcast celebrates six songs from 1982 that were huge hits - and yet we rarely hear them anymore. B-Rad, Jen with One N and Spearsy pick their favorites and tell you the stories behind the tunes. This week's podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . Use the promo code STUCK when booking to save hundreds off advertised rates. The ship sails March 2, 2019, with performers Kenny Loggins, Berlin, OMD, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, The Fixx, English Beat and more. Stuck in the '80s hosts Steve, Brad and Jen will all be on the trip next year to host trivia battles. This week's show is also sponsored by Care/Of.  For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/Of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter the promo code 80s. Stuck in the '80s is a proud member of the CLNS Media Network .

Sat, May 19, 2018

459: Our Review of "Cobra Kai" on YouTube Red

There's been a lot of chatter about "Cobra Kai," the 10-episode sequel to the "Karate Kid" movies on YouTube Red. This week, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N give you their honest review of what they've seen so far. We strike fast, strike hard and show no mercy. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Set sail with B-Rad, Jen and Spearsy in March 2019 on the Celebrity Infinity. The 7-day cruise includes stops in Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Belize. Artists performing include Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Berlin, Sheila E, Starship, The Fixx, English Beat, OMD, Club Nouveau and Grandmaster Flash! Remember to use the promo code STUCK when booking to save hundreds.  Stuck in the '80s is a member of the CLNS Media Network. 

Sat, May 12, 2018

458: Our Dream Concerts of the '80s |'80s Music

Are you still kicking yourself for a concert you missed in the '80s? Maybe you have a bucket list of artists you want to see BUT you have a specific venue in mind. That's the premise our "Dream Concerts of the '80s" episode. B-Rad, Just Drew and Spearsy reveal their picks AND we share our favorite listener picks. Stuck in the '80s is proud to partner with HelloFresh and HIMS for this episode. Stay tuned for special offers from our sponsors. 

Sun, May 06, 2018

457: Great Albums Turning 30 | 80s Music

So many amazing albums were released in 1988, it was tough for Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N to just pick three. Today includes tributes to Prince, the Smithereens and They Might Be Giants.  Also, we reveal the full 10 songs in that tricky piano montage for Name that '80s Tune AND we give you another brand-new montage to solve.  Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruis e. Join our hosts in 2019 on the Celebrity Infinity along with Kenny Loggins, Dee Snider, Berlin, OMD, The Fixx, Sheila E, Grandmaster Flash, Cutting Crew, the English Beat, Club Nouveau and more.  Stuck in the '80s is part of the CLNS Media Network . 

Sun, April 29, 2018

456: Our Celeb Picks for the Ultimate 80s Dinner Party

Which three '80s celebrities would you invite to your dinner party? Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N give you their picks. Plus, we honor our favorite picks from our listeners.  Also this episode, the latest edition of Take This Job and Shove It. And Jen With One N has a new round of her trivia game. PLUS, there's some other random big news.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Care.com, the more extensive online guide to caregivers, petsitters and more. Save 30 percent off a premium membership when signing up at care.com/eighties .  Find the playlist to this episode on Spotify. Stuck in the '80s is a member of the CLNS Media Network. Find this podcast and many other great shows at clnsmedia.com .

Sun, April 22, 2018

455: Summer Movie Stinkers Turning 30 | 80s Movies

We had some AMAZING summer movies back in 1988 - and then we had a few that are so epic in their awfulness that we only dub them as the "summer stinkers." Here are our top 5 picks for worst movies from the summer of 1988. This week's show is sponsored by Care.com, the ultimate online guide to caretakers, petsitters and more. Save 30% off a premium membership when signing up at care.com/eighties . Our podcast is also a partner with BevStow, the ultimate wine-storage device for your frig. BevStow is only $19.95, but you can save 25% when ordering online and using the promo code PODFAN 25.  Stuck in the '80s is a member of the CLNS Media Network. Enjoy this show and many other amazing podcasts at clnsmedia.com .

Sun, April 15, 2018

454: Years We Love Outside the '80s

Spearsy and Jen With One N take a break from the '80s and explore the nostalgia of other years outside our beloved decade. Stuck in the '80s is a partner with BevStow, the ultimate wine-storage device for your frig. BevStow is only $19.95, but you can save 25% when ordering online and using the promo code PODFAN 25. 

Sun, April 08, 2018

453: Ready Player One Review + Top 5 Nostalgia Movies

This week Spearsy and B-Rad review the movie "Ready Player One," but no worries - they don't give away any big spoilers. Also this week: the return of Mystery Movie Moment and Listener Mailbag. And our picks for the top 5 movies that are nostalgic for the '80s. This week's episode is sponsored by BevStow . Save 25 percent off when ordering by using the promo code PODFAN25. Also, special thanks to our good friends at HelloFresh. The ultimate meal-delivery service is a godsend to Brad and Spearsy. And you can save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering.  Stuck in the '80s is a member of the CLNS Media Network. Find out podcast and many other incredible shows at clnsmedia.com.

Sat, March 31, 2018

452: Live Audience Podcast on The 80s Cruise

So this is new: Spearsy and B-Rad record a podcast before a live studio audience while on The 80s Cruise! Special friends of the podcast join us on stage to tell us what they love most about the '80s. Plus, reviews of Berlin and Rick Springfield. Stuck in the '80s is a partner with BevStow, the ultimate wine-storage device for your frig. BevStow is only $19.95, but you can save 25% when ordering online and using the promo code PODFAN 25. 

Fri, March 23, 2018

451: Final Days of the Third Annual 80s Cruise

We are mere hours away from the end of the 2018 voyage of The 80s Cruise. We review some of the amazing shows and tell you what happened during our special trivia session with Katrina. 

Wed, March 21, 2018

450: Live from The 80s Cruise, Part 2

Hello from Ocho Rios in Jamaica, where the Celebrity Summit is docked for a day of fun during The 80s Cruise. In today's mini-episode, we review concerts by Lou Gramm and Billy Ocean, and we give you a taste of the trivia questions we've been asking so far.  Come join us for 2019.

Mon, March 19, 2018

449; Day 1-3 of The 80s Cruise

Hey, remember us? We're at sea today on The 80s Cruise. It's Day 3 already and we're just now logging in to give you the 411 of the trip so far, including reviews of Mike and the Mechanics, Loverboy and Katrina. (Hint: Katrina is AMAZING). We'll be back later this week with more podcasts from the Celebrity Summit. 

Sun, March 11, 2018

448: Forgotten Hits of 1981 | '80s Music | Soft FM Radio

Oh, 1981 - how could we ever forget you? You gave us infamous tunes by Rick Springfield, Kim Carnes and Sheena Easton. But you also gave us some tunes we haven't heard in a while. We're looking at you, Santana and Manhattan Transfer. In this week's podcast, B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N revisit the forgotten hits of 1981. Plus Listener Mailbag and "Take This Job and Shove It." Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering.

Sun, March 04, 2018

447: Acoustic Classics from '80s Hits | '80s Music

We're back to throw some love on more acoustic versions of classic '80s songs. This week, Jen with One N, B-Rad and Spearsy honor acoustic tunes by Van Halen, John Waite and Tommy Tutone. 

Sun, February 25, 2018

446: Dirty Dancing | '80s Movies | '80s Soundtracks

There's something very, very different about this week's podcast on Dirty Dancing. A new pair of hosts give the movie a unique spin in the show. Also this week, our trivia seggie returns, and we have three contestants instead of two. 

Sun, February 18, 2018

445: Best John Williams Scores of the '80s | '80s Movie Soundtracks

John Williams composed the very soundtrack of the '80s - and so many other decades. But during our beloved decade, he gave us 15 brilliant pieces of work. In this week's podcast, B-Rad, Just Drew and Spearsy pick their top 5 John Williams scores of the '80s - and a few that fell outside our decade. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering. 

Sun, February 11, 2018

444: Strange Loves of the '80s Part 2 | 80s TV | 80s Food

Our special Valentine's Day show continues with Strange Loves of the '80s, Part 2. This week we reveal our irrational loves in television and food. Spoiler alert: Spearsy's food picks will leave you queasy. Jen with One N and B-Rad won't make matters much better. This show is sponsored by HelloFresh. To save $30 off your first order, use the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering. 

Wed, February 07, 2018

443: Remembering John Mahoney and Say Anything...

We lost John Mahoney to cancer this past weekend.  Spearsy and Brad talk about his legacy and revisit our Say Anything show, recorded in 2014 to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary.

Sun, February 04, 2018

442: Our Strange Loves of the '80s | Valentine's Day Show Part 1

For Valentine's Day this year, Spearsy, Brad in LA and Jen with One N decide to confess their "strange loves" in the '80s. Not relationships - but rather our strange loves in music, movies and more. This is part 1 of that series.  Also, listener mailbox is full of stories of job woes, thus creating an entirely new seggie for the podcast. 

Sun, January 28, 2018

441: Crazy Job Stories from the '80s

We all had crazy part-time jobs in the '80s. Here are our favorite untold stories about how we made a living as teenagers. Plus, some big news from Spearsy.

Sun, January 21, 2018

440: Forgotten Hits of 1980 | 80s Music

Nearly four decades ago, we were all still listening to the disco-infused anthems of Kenny Loggins, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson and more. Here are our favorite "forgotten" hits of 1980.  Stuck in the 80s is a members of the CLNS Media Network. Special thanks to our sponsor HelloFresh. Use the promo code RADICAL 30 when ordering to save $30 off your first order. 

Sun, January 14, 2018

439: News on Michael J Fox, Go-Go's, Rick Springfield

Eighties News Now returns with items on the Go-Go's, Retro Futura Tour's lineup for 2018, Rick Springfield's latest news and the return of Michael J. Fox. Stuck in the 80s is sponsored by Hello Fresh, the perfect way for '80s Nation to enjoy healthy, quick meals. Use the promo code RADICAL 30 for $30 off your first order. Stuck in the '80s is also a proud member of the CLNS Media Network. 

Sun, January 07, 2018

438: Acoustic Takes on '80s Classics | 80s Music | Rick Springfield

It's a new year. Time to strip down and focus on the basics. The songs, we mean! We begin a new series of shows today on Acoustic Takes on '80s Classics. Today's show features songs by Rick Springfield, The Cure and Asia. Send in your suggestions for acoustic songs to feature in future installments of this series to podcast@sit80s.com . This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by HelloFresh. Get $30 off your first order by using the promo code RADICAL 30 when you order.  Stuck in the '80s is a proud member of the CLNS Media Network.

Sat, December 30, 2017

437: End-Of-Year Bloopers Show from Stuck in the '80s

Happy New Year and welcome to our annual bloopers reel here at Stuck in the '80s. This year we had 53 shows worth of outtakes to pick from. That's a record number of shows for a year! Have a safe holiday season and we'll see you again next week at Stuck in the '80s.

Sat, December 23, 2017

436: Broadcast News vs. Moonstruck | 80s Films

Broadcast News and Moonstruck were both released on the exact same day: Dec. 16, 1987. Both were Oscar-nominated movies with stellar casts. But which was the better romantic comedy? Guest hosts Jen with One N and Gayle in DC join the show this week to render judgement.  Plus full seggies and a special offer from Draft Kings. And don't forget there's less than 90 days to The 80s Cruise. There are still cabins available so come join Spearsy, B-Rad, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Berlin, the MTV veejays and many more. 

Sun, December 17, 2017

435: Holiday TV Specials in the 80s | 80s TV Shows | Stuck in the 80s

Pee Wee Herman, Alf and even He-Man had holiday TV specials in the '80s. But were they any good? (One is just downright bizarre. Okay, so all three were.) Here are the holiday TV specials we grew up with in our beloved decade - along with three other classics from previous decades.  This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by Draft Kings and The 80s Cruise. Listen to the show for a special offer from Draft Kings. And use the promo code STUCK when booking The 80s Cruise. 

Fri, December 15, 2017

434: Remembering Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens | '80s Music | Stuck in the '80s

Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens is gone too soon. We remember the rocker with his music and our memories. This week's guest co-host is  Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle podcast.

Sun, December 10, 2017

433: Happy and Sad '80s Christmas Songs (Mainly Sad)

Not just another podcast about '80s Christmas music. We go dark for the holidays with our depressing songs of the season playlist. Oh, Brad tries to save the day with happier songs, but his choices are suspect at best. Featuring songs by The Waitresses, Erasure and more. This episode is sponsored by Draft Kings. Listen to the show for a special offer for Stuck in the '80s fans.

Sun, December 03, 2017

432: The Untouchables |Movies Turning 30 | 80s Movies

How did we go this long in Stuck in the '80s history without honoring "The Untouchables?" Maybe we were just waiting for the right moment - like the flick turning 30 years old. Still, Spearsy and Brad in LA do their best to show why "The Untouchables" is still untouchable. The story. The city. The style. Here endeth the lesson. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by The 80s Cruise . There are still cabins left on the 2018 voyage, featuring performances by Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Billy Ocean, Lou Gramm, Berlin, Mike + The Mechanics, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Thomas Dolby and The Tubes. 

Fri, December 01, 2017

431: Revisiting Michael Jackson's Thriller 35 Years Later | 80s Music

Back in 2006, Stuck in the '80s was just a year old, but we felt fancy enough to honor Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. The show, just 30 minutes long, was one of the first episodes we really felt good about when we were done. And not just for all the suggestive humor. Now, on Thriller's 35th anniversary, we go back in time to honor the album, the artist and the episode we recorded 11 years ago. Listen for some familiar voices and names and just smile.  Stuck in the '80s in a proud member of the CLNS Media Network. 

Mon, November 27, 2017

429 Corrected: An Interview with the Stuck in the '80s Hosts

This is the correct file for Episode 429: The Steve and Brad interview. We mistakenly had an older episode showing up in your RSS feeds. Please use this file instead. 

Sun, November 26, 2017

430: 80s in the Sand Review and Wrapup | 80s Vacations | 80s Music

What happens when 900 crazy fans of the '80s descend upon a luxury all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean? You get 80s in the Sand. Spearsy reviews his week in Punta Cana.  Also full seggies including a couple great "Listener Mailbag" letters. This podcast episode is sponsored by BarkBox. Listen to the show for a special offer from the company for Stuck in the '80s fans. 

Sun, November 19, 2017

429: An Interview with Steve and Brad

Gayle in DC joins Steve and Brad to ask a ton of questions about the show:  how did it start, how does it get made, and how much longer do we think we'll keep at it?  We gaze deep into our '80s navel on this one! And if that wasn't enough sharing, stick around for seggies, with a PPTMN sent in by pirate royalty.

Thu, November 16, 2017

Extra Bonus Episode: Day 6 from 80s in the Sand

Here's our final (maybe) report from 80s in the Sand in Punta Cana. We're live at the Breathless Resort in the Dominican Republic for reviews of concerts by Howard Jones, Loverboy, Tom Bailey and Berlin. Plus, our much-requested review of Presidente beer. 

Tue, November 14, 2017

Bonus Episode: Live from 80s in the Sand

Spearsy is alive - sort of - and reporting live from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic where Loverboy, Berlin, Howard Jones and so many more bands are performing this week. Hear what he's done so far. 

Sun, November 12, 2017

428: '80s Songs About Nostalgia | '80s Music

Steve and Brad go meta with a top-ten list of '80s songs that aren't just nostalgic but that specifically address the passage of time.  It's like they knew we were going to be thinking about them! Come for the sad stories, stick around for the seggies! This show is sponsored by  HelloFresh . Listen to the show for a special money-saving offer!

Sun, November 05, 2017

427: Underrated Fall Movies from 1987 | 80s Movies

We honor two movies most of '80s Nation has never seen or forgotten: "Made in Heaven" and "No Man's Land."  Also full seggies plus a sneak peak at the next few show's we're producing. 

Sun, October 29, 2017

426: Halloween Songs of the '80s Part 2 | '80s Music | Goth & New Wave Music

We're back with Part 2 of our Halloween Songs of the '80s series. This time, we let you - our listeners - pick your favorite songs. And to be honest: We like your picks better than ours! This episode is sponsored by Away Travel . Listen to the show for a special offer from this amazing luggage company. (Brad is pretty much in love with his Away Travel carry-on.)  

Sun, October 22, 2017

425: The Princess Bride Turns 30 | 80s Movies | 80s Podcast

"The Princess Bride" is now 30 years old?!? How did that happen? Only Miracle Max knows for sure, but Spearsy and B-Rad celebrate their favorite moments in this timeless classic. This episode of Stuck in the '80s is sponsored by BarkBox . Listen to the show for a special discount for listeners of our show. Also, we have some news on The 80s Cruise .

Sun, October 15, 2017

424: Creepy '80s Songs for Halloween

Looking for creepy songs for an '80s Halloween playlist? Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen With One N offer up their personal Top 10 list of spooky songs from the '80s. Is your favorite '80s Halloween song missing from our list? We're doing a Part 2 show with listener songs. Just email your suggestions to podcast@sit80s.com . This show is sponsored by HelloFresh and BarkBox . Listen to the show for special money-saving offers from our partners. Also, we have news on The 80s Cruise , including a way to be invited to our Private Movie Screening onboard the Celebrity Summit. 

Sun, October 08, 2017

423: Remembering Tom Petty

Tom Petty was a hero and a hell-raiser. He made music for every decade. He made music people will still be listening to 50 years from now. He may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten. In this week's podcast, our three hosts share their favorite songs and memories of the Head Heartbreaker. 

Sat, September 30, 2017

422: Albums Turning 30 This Fall | 80s Music

Three more noteworthy albums just turned 30, so we honor them on this week's show. Music by Rush, The Smiths and INXS. Brad in LA, Jen with One N and Spearsy return with full seggies and some weird '80s obsessions. Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order by using the promo code RADICAL 30 when joining. And don't forget to join the Stuck in the '80s league on Fan Duel. Details in the show. 

Sun, September 24, 2017

421: Underappreciated Jim Belushi Movies Turning 30 | 80s Film | Star Trek Cruise

Two more underappreciated movies just turned 30 years old this morth, and they both star the same guy: Jim Belushi. We honor "Real Men" and "The Principal" on this week's show. Also, Mystery Movie Moment, Name That '80s Tune and the scoop on a sale for Star Trek: The Cruise. Plus, we give you the details on how to join us in the Stuck in the '80s league on Fan Duel!

Sun, September 17, 2017

420: Stormy Moments of the '80s | 80s film | 80s TV

As Spearsy digs out from Hurricane Irma, we take a quick look at the stormiest moments of the '80s. Plus the answer to a tough Mystery TV seggie and a special deal from our sponsor FanDuel!

Sun, September 10, 2017

419: Favorite Teachers in the '80s | 80s Film | 80s TV

In the '80s, we were so hot for the teachers. In this show, we honor our favorite movie, TV and real teachers from the 1980s, including figures from Head of the Class, Stand and Deliver, Better Off Dead and more. Plus, Jen With One N introduces a brand-new game show that we play during the seggies.  Sponsored by Fan Duel, the best tool for playing fantasy football. New users get free entry into the NFL Sunday Million - with over $1 million in cash prizes - when you make your first deposit on Fan Duel. Use the promo code RADICAL when joining.

Sun, September 03, 2017

418: Rockers Gone Solo, Vol. 4

We honor three more rockers who went solo in the '80s: Dennis DeYoung, Jane Wiedlin and Jerry Harrison. Also, full seggies!

Sun, August 27, 2017

417: Richard Blade Interview | Sirius XM First Wave | 80s in the Sand

Richard Blade, the voice of Sirius XM First Wave and KROQ pioneer, joins Spearsy for a chat about his career, his friendship with Depeche Mode, his upcoming biography and his appearance at '80s In the Sand.  Also included in this week's show: The saddest letter yet from "Wearybear" on love mistakes, return of Mystery TV Theme Song and an amazing deal from our new sponsor Away.

Sun, August 20, 2017

416: Cover Songs in the '80s | Eighties Music | The '80s Cruise

Part 6 of our series on amazing tunes from the '80s that are actually covers from earlier years. Featuring guest co-host Gayle in DC. Also full seggies and a special alert about our promo code expiring soon for the '80s Cruise.

Sun, August 13, 2017

415: Cobra Kai, Journey Trouble, Miami Vice and More

So much news to discuss this week: a spinoff of the Karate Kid, troubles with Journey, Miami Vice's return to TV and so much more. Plus, we have special news about the promo code for The 80s Cruise.

Sun, August 06, 2017

414: Underrated Movies Turning 35 | '80s Movies

We honor two underrated movies from the summer of 1982: Night Shift and The Beastmaster. So stirring is our tribute that you'll immediately want to adopt ferrets as pets - or become pimps. One or the other. This episode also features full seggies and the answers to our trivia challenge. Enjoy.

Sun, July 30, 2017

413: Loverboy guitarist Paul Dean interview

Loverboy co-founder and lead guitarist Paul Dean joins the show to talk about the band's start in Canada, the inspiration behind some of the band's biggest hits and their upcoming performances at 80s in the Sand and The 80s Cruise. Plus, we have Reader Mailbag and the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. And we throw down a challenge to fans of the Bangles and Go-Go's.

Sun, July 23, 2017

412: Ready to Party? Final Theme Nights for '80s Cruise

The '80s Cruise director reveals the final lineup of theme nights for the 2018 voyage. Also, trivia challenge for you at home and full seggies!

Sun, July 16, 2017

411: '80s Cult Movie Classics | '80s Movies

Were they midnight movies or just classic cult flicks? We love them all the same. This show we honor Heavy Metal, Ladies and Gentlemen - The Fabulous Stains, Rock n' Roll High School and Where the Buffalo Roam. Featuring guest hosts Just Drew and Jen with One N.

Sun, July 09, 2017

410: Movies Turned TV Shows in the '80s | 80s TV

We rarely talk about TV in the '80s, do we? That changes this week when we honor three '80s flicks that became noteworthy (if short-lived) TV series: Blue Thunder, Fast Times and Alien Nation. Featuring a special guest host! Don't forget to check out Hello Fresh, our sponsor and our favorite meal delivery service. You can save $30 off your first order if you use RADICAL 30 as your promo code when ordering. And email us for our special promo codes for '80s in the Sand and The 80s Cruise. Both events sponsor Stuck in the '80s and feature trivia sessions from your '80s pals.

Sun, July 02, 2017

409: Listener Picks for Summer Songs | Summer 80s Playlist

We asked for your favorite sounds of summer from the '80s and you delivered, along with some fun letters. Plus, full seggies.  Sponsored by The 80s Cruise, 80s in the Sand and Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first Hello Fresh order by using the promo code RADICAL 30. 

Sun, June 25, 2017

408: Movies Turning 30: Dragnet and Roxanne

Here are two '80s movies that nobody talks about: Roxanne and Dragnet. But why? We honor these flicks on their 30th anniversary. Also, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song. And we say goodbye to a special friend of the show and our '80s family.    Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30. And don't forget to reach out to us at podcast@sit80s.com  for promo codes to The 80s Cruise and 80s in the Sand.

Sun, June 18, 2017

407: Our Summertime Playlist | 80s Cruise | '80s Music

B-Rad, Speary and Jen with One N return with their fave songs of the summer. Sponsored by The '80s Cruise. Save $1,000 or more when using the promo code STUCK. Also, visit our partner Hello Fresh and save $30 when using the promo code RADICAL 30.

Sun, June 11, 2017

406: Thirtysomething at 30 | Author Scott Ryan | 80s TV

Author and podcaster Scott Ryan joins the show to talk about his new book "Thirtysomething at 30." Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of his book, which interviews all the main players in the landmark '80s TV show. Also, full seggies. Sponsored by 80s in the Sand and HelloFresh. Save $30 off your first HelloFresh order using the promo code RADICAL 30.

Sun, June 04, 2017

405: Graduation in the '80s | Back to School |Say Anything | The 80s Cruise

It's graduation season. Time to think back to the movies that colored our view of high school and college graduation in the 80s, including Back to School, St. Elmo's Fire, Say Anything and more. B-Rad, Spearsy and Jen with One N share their own stories too. Sponsored by Hello Fresh. Save $30 off your first order when using the promo code RADICAL 30. 

Sun, May 28, 2017

404: U2 Concert Review | Top Gun 2 | Roger Moore RIP

'80s News Now returns with a review of U2 at the Rose Bowl, some disturbing news about a Top Gun sequel and the passing of screen legend Roger Moore.

Sun, May 21, 2017

403: Martha Quinn Interview | MTV | I Heart the '80s

Martha Quinn talks about her radio show, Journey and Steve Perry's reunion and the future of the '80s Revolution in this long-awaited interview. 

Sun, May 14, 2017

402: Movie and TV Moms of the '80s | 80s Movies |80s TV

We honor our favorite TV and movie moms of the '80s on Mother's Day, including moms from Valley Girl, Thirtysomething, Better Off Dead and more. Plus, full seggies and a special offer from HelloFresh for '80s Nation.

Sun, May 07, 2017

401: Movie Remakes in the '80s | 80s Movies | The '80s Cruise

Do you hate remakes of '80s movies? There were just as many remakes in the '80s, including some movies you swore had to be original. Spearsy, B-Rad and Gayle in DC share some of their favorite movies that were actually remakes. Plus, the return of Mystery TV Theme Song. 

Sun, April 30, 2017

400: Berlin's Terri Nunn Part 2 | Interview | 80s Cruise | 80s in the Sand

Part 2 of our interview with Berlin's Terri Nunn. Terri talks about the early days of the band, the US Festival, her acting career, and her reunion with John Crawford. (Warning: Some salty language)

Sun, April 23, 2017

399: Berlin's Terri Nunn Part 1 | Rock n' Roll interview | New Wave | 80s Cruise | 80s in the Sand

Berlin's Terri Nunn talks about The 80s Cruise, 80s in the Sand and her upcoming performance at Epcot in Orlando. Also her early music influences and reaction to David Bowie's passing. This is Part One of the Stuck in the '80s interview with Terri Nunn. (Warning: the language gets a little salty.)

Sun, April 16, 2017

398: Best '80s Movie Villain | '80s movies | Join Us at 80s in the Sand

Our tournament is over and you have decided on who was the best movie villain of the '80s. Plus, the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme song. 

Sun, April 09, 2017

397: Favorite Albums of 1987 | Rock and Roll | New Wave | The Cars | Oingo Boingo

We explore the music of 1987 and feature albums that were maybe a little more off the radar, including records by The Cars and Oingo Boingo. Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring hosts Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N.

Sun, April 02, 2017

396: Favorite Albums from 1987 | Rock and Roll | New Wave

So many great albums to choose from in 1987, right? Spearsy, B-Rad and J With One N each pick one disc that they loved back in the day. Plus the return of I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song.

Sun, March 26, 2017

395: Movie Villain Tournament Continues | '80s movies | Sci-fi

We reveal the results of round 1 and 2 of the movie villain tournament and the round 3 matchups. Plus, full seggies.

Sun, March 19, 2017

394: Movies Turning 30 | Blind Date | Tin Men | '80s Movies

Spearsy and B-Rad talk up two movies from March 1987 that are largely forgotten: Blind Date and Tin Men. Also a brand-new seggie on TV theme songs.

Sun, March 12, 2017

393: Vote for the Best '80s Movie Villains | Bill Paxton Tribute | Movies

It's the return of our annual Stuck in the '80s tournament - The National Eighties Tournament. NET, baby! This year, we ask you to vote for your favorite '80s movie villain. Plus, nearly-full seggies and a tribute to Bill Paxton.

Fri, February 24, 2017

392: The '80s Cruise Review | Trivia Challenge

Brad and Spearsy wrap up The 80s Cruise one final time. But hey, there are also fresh seggies for the second half of the show! And some trivia questions!

Thu, February 16, 2017

391: Day 6 of The 80s Cruise | Morris Day | Star Trek

Oh my god! What have you missed? Everything! Morris Day! Cheap Trick! Playing Star Trek trivia with Information Society. Find out what else.

Tue, February 14, 2017

390: Day 4 of The 80s Cruise | Concert Reviews | Tom Bailey

The cruise is halfway over?!? That's not possible. We have stories on Tom Bailey, Howard Jones and Terri Nunn in one of the greatest shows we've ever seen.

Mon, February 13, 2017

389: The 80s Cruise Begins | Concert Reviews | Vacation Review

Were the VJs drunk? How did Tom Bailey sound on Night One? And what else crazy is happening on The '80s Cruise? We answer all this and more.

Thu, February 09, 2017

388: Favorite Couple of the '80s | Movie Couples | Valentine's Day

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen talk about our favorite couples of the 1980s - our favorite fictional couples, our favorite real-life couples, and our favorite crushes. Plus full seggies!

Fri, January 20, 2017

387: Movies and TV Shows Turning 30 | 1987 | Movies | Television

With a new year upon us, Brad and Steve look back at the movies, music and TV shows that made news 30 years ago. Plus seggies!

Sat, December 31, 2016

386: Bloopers on New Year's Eve | Year in Review | Stuck in the 80s

Our annual Bloopers Show hopefully puts an end to 2016. 

Mon, December 26, 2016

385: Rest in Peace, George Michael | MTV | Wham!

When you can't find the words to honor a beloved icon, borrow his. Thanks for lending yours to us, George Michael.

Thu, December 22, 2016

384: Dark Holiday Movies of the '80s

Our hosts go dark this holiday season with their top 5 favorite "dark" holiday movies. Plus the darkest PPTMN ever!

Sat, December 17, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 383 (12.17.2016)

Thirty years ago, pop culture faced its biggest crisis to date. Three decades later, we tell the tale.

Tue, November 22, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 382 (11.22.2016)

Time to revisit one of our favorite holiday podcasts from 2006 while still giving you fresh seggies! 

Wed, November 09, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 381 (11.9.2016)

No political parties. No campaign signs. Only winners in this special "Reunification" show where we aim to find common ground for '80s Nation. BONUS LINK:  Here's a  YouTube playlist  with all the music from this show

Sun, November 06, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 380 (11.6.2016)

The gang honors three more albums that they connected with in 1986, including gems from XTC, Queen and the Smithereens. Plus full seggies. BONUS LINK:  Here's a  Spotify playlist  with the albums we discuss!

Tue, October 25, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 379 (10.25.2016)

No, we haven't been meditating all month - just wrestling with a crocodile of a technical problem.  But we're BAAAACK with a quick look at this week's '80s news! Join Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen to hear what solutions we can provide to your paltry costume-related dilemmas, and to find out how much mad cash the boys in Spinal Tap have made in royalties.

Sun, September 25, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 378 (9.25.2016)

Dane Butcher, the master of ceremonies onboard The '80s Cruise, joins us to talk about the 2016 trip and to give us the scoop on the 2017 voyage. Plus, full seggies and a new finale idea.

Sun, September 11, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 377 (9.11.2016)

Lots of time to record, so little news to talk about. Wait. Strike that. Reverse it. 

Sun, August 21, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 376 (8.21.2016)

Eighties pop princess Tiffany joins the show to talk about the early days of MTV, why she's coming back to the '80s Cruise in 2017 and the reason she never went to prom in the '80s. Plus full seggies!

Sun, August 07, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 375 (8.7.2016)

We discover four more '80s classics that weren't originally from the '80s. Plus the craziest podcast time machine letter to date. Guest hosts include Just Drew and Gayle in DC. 

Tue, August 02, 2016

374: MTV turns 35 years old!

A Stuck in the '80s moment in time. Brad and Spearsy reflect on possibly the most important moment in '80s pop culture history: the birth of MTV. 

Thu, July 21, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 373 (7.20.2016)

Are you planning on seeing the new Ghostbusters movie? Brad, Jen and Spearsy did on opening weekend and give their report. Plus, full seggies. 

Sun, July 03, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 372 (7.3.2016)

You won't believe the movies that SOME hosts think are bad. Be ready to sound off after listening to Brad, Drew, Jen and Steve on this week's weird topic. Plus full seggies and news about '80s In The Sand, a new '80s vacation to Punta Cana in 2017.

Sat, June 18, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 371 (6.18.2016)

We wrap up some news this week on Highlander, Ferris Bueller and more. Plus, we reveal the Theme Nights for the 2017 '80s Cruise. And another podcast time machine letter for reader mailbag.

Sun, June 05, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 370 (6.5.2016)

Spearsy, Brad, Drew and Jen each pick a personal fave album that turns 30 years old this year. Plus a mysterious fan letter recently uncovered after sitting at the bottom of our inbox for six years!

Fri, June 03, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 369 (6.3.2016)

Steve and Brad try out a new format for album reviews - starting with ABC's new record "Lexicon of Love II." 

Sat, May 28, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 368 (5.28.2016)

Top Gun is 30 years old?!? Guess it's time to buzz the tower with special guest "Jeff in Cuba." Let's decide once and for all whether this movie lives up to its hype. 

Wed, May 11, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 367 (5.11.2016)

Everyone's favorite Valley Girl, Deborah Foreman, is back to talk about the 30th anniversary of April Fools Day and her adventures with online dating. Warning: This show contains some profanity that, while adult in nature, was far too cute for us to bleep.

Sat, April 30, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 366 (4.30.2016)

How do you take the life of an artist like Prince and condense it into a podcast? You can't. But with the help of Brad in LA, Dr. Dim and Jen with One N, we still try to drown the tears by standing in the purple rain.

Sun, April 24, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 365 (4.23.2016)

So much new to cover! Plus, we have the saddest Podcast Time Machine letter ever. And we have a fresh new "Let's Get Trivial" seggie with Eric from Cincinnati. And Spearsy forgot to ask him about chili! 

Sun, April 03, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 364 (4.03.2016)

We honor new renditions of classics by Modern English, The Cure, Hall & Oates, Young Fresh Fellows and more in this episode, which features the first appearance of guest co-host "Gayle in DC." And just you wait for the saddest reader mailbag letter ever.

Sun, March 20, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 363 (3.20.2016)

We have a new seggie starting this episode - Let's Get Trivial - and if you play along with us, you'll have an edge for next year's trivia sessions on The '80s Cruise. Also, news on AC/DC, a Beetlejuice sequel, Ghostbusters and Ferris Fest. Plus, the long-awaited answers to the seggies from way, way back in February.

Sun, March 06, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 362 (3.6.2016)

The first ever The '80s Cruise might be over, but it went out with a bang. We review Naked Eyes, Wang Chung, Jessie's Girl and give you the scoop on the 2017 cruise.

Sat, March 05, 2016

Stuck in the 80s Episode 361 (3.5.2016)

We review Movie Costume Night, Richard Marx and much on the final day of The '80s Cruise.

Fri, March 04, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 360 (3.4.2016)

Wed, March 02, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 359 (3.2.2016)

Tue, March 01, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 358 (3.1.2016)

It's Day 2 onboard the '80s Cruise as Steve and Brad report all the amazing details and mischief on the Holland America Eurodam. 

Tue, February 16, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 357 (2.16.2016)

Steve and Brad bring you a quick '80s News Now to tide you over until the start of long-awaited '80s Cruise, with updates on a One Crazy Summer sequel, the summer concert tour lineup, and good news about Rick Springfield's new album. All this, and seggies too! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Sun, February 07, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 356 (2.7.2016)

For this year's Valentine's Day show, we honor the movie "Somewhere in Time," featuring guest co-host Carol Janssen.

Wed, January 20, 2016

Stuck in the '80s Episode 355 (1.24.2016)

As we near the 30th anniversary, Steve and Brad discuss 1986's Challenger disaster in our first "Moment in Time" podcast.

Sun, January 17, 2016

354: Our look back at 'Trading Places'

Steve and Brad discuss rags-to-riches, riches-to-rags, and the vagaries of the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice commodities markets in our long-awaited review of 1983's Trading Places.  "We are moving, we are moving!" All that plus a full slate of seggies!

Mon, December 21, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 353 (12.22.2015)

Steve and Brad talk about the year's high points and share the outtakes from 2015 in this year's "Stocking Stuffer" episode.  Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 2016!

Tue, December 01, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 352 (12.01.15)

Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Dr. Dim as we run through Rocky Balboa's life in the movies - from 1976's Rocky to the new release Creed. Stick around for seggies and a reasonably difficult Rocky quiz. CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Sun, November 22, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 351 (11.22.15)

The '80s Cruise is just about three months away, so we check in with cruise director Dane Butcher for the inside scoop on what to expect. Plus, we have news on a shockingly amazing new discount on cabins.  Also, items on a Top Gun sequel and the death of Captain EO. (He's not dead yet!) CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show!

Fri, November 13, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 350 (11.13.15)

Tina Turner, Ric Ocasek, and Jonathan Richman are on the roster as Drew joins Steve and Brad for the third installment of our Rockers Gone Solo series. Plus all your favorite seggies, and a call for your time machine requests! CLICK HERE to listen to this week's show!

Tue, October 20, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 349 (10.20.15)

Steve and Brad talk about Back to the Future II - what it got right about the future, what it got wrong about the future, and where it fits into the BTTF multiverse. It's heavy. Stick around for some great reader mailbag letters and the story of a chance meeting of three original Stuck in the '80s hosts!

Mon, September 21, 2015

S348: Covers in the '80s Part 4 (9.21.15)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Carol go back to the well once again to talk about some of our favorite cover songs, including a couple that might surprise you. Stick around for some great reader mailbag suggestions for happy songs, and we give away a bottle opener to an unsuspecting listener.

Mon, September 07, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 347 (9.7.15)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty talk about three of their favorite nerd movies of the '80s - Real Genius, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (which isn't at all a pretentious title), and Revenge of the Nerds. Stick around after all that pocket calculatoring for the seggies!

Sun, August 16, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 346 (8.16.15)

Steve, Brad, and Beatles fanatic Drew finally put the finishing touches on a series we started back in January 2014, discussing what John Lennon and Ringo Starr got up to in our favorite decade. Stick around for the seggies and your chance to win a Stuck in the '80s bottle opener!

Thu, July 30, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 345 (7.29.15)

Steve sits down with Mike Score to talk about the classic New Wave band A Flock of Seagulls, including their US Festival set and his upcoming appearance on The '80s Cruise lineup. We also talk about our favorite Flock tracks and pick a winner for the awesome signed Lea Thompson picture! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show! Bonus Content!  Check out A Flock of Seagulls going onstage at the US Festival  HERE !

Wed, July 22, 2015

Stuck in the '80s 10th Anniversary Special - Episode 344 (7.22.15)

Steve and Brad are joined in detention by guest hosts Carol and Marty as we celebrate ten years of Stuck in the '80s podcasts! We talk about the podcast's origins and dig deeper into the movie that was discussed way back in Episode 1:  John Hughes' masterpiece "The Breakfast Club." CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Sun, July 12, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 343 (7.12.15)

Belinda Carlisle, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Robertson and Lou Reed make Part 2 of our new Rockers Gone Solo in the '80s series. Plus, a special movie challenge montage.

Mon, June 29, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 342 (6.29.15)

Steve and Brad bring you another episode of '80s News Now, with updates on Duran Duran's new single, a new "behind the scenes" Back to the Future book, and Brad's 30th high school reunion. Plus we reveal the winner of our drum montage challenge! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Wed, June 24, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 341 (6.24.15)

Steve and Brad are joined by special guest Kevin Wuench, who writes the Stuck in the '80s blog "Lost and Found" series.  We discuss how Kevin makes his selections, and highlight some of his favorite picks from over the years. Plus a great letter from a long time listener and a short trip to the most meta of seggies, Stuck in Stuck in the '80s! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Thu, June 18, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 340 (6.18.15)

Steve and Brad kick off a new series this episode - Rockers Gone Solo!  It's like this - we talk about four solo artists that started out as members of established bands.  You can bet we'll be coming back to this topic so send in your favorites if we don't get to them in this show. Also we read a pile of letters offering Spearsy advice about his 30th high school reunion. BONUS CONTENT! CLICK HERE  for a Spotify playlist of the music from this show Check out Lindsey Buckingham's video for "Go Insane"  HERE   And, as always,  CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show

Thu, June 11, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 339 (6.11.15)

Steve and Brad talk about some of their favorite classic rock songs that were covered in the '80s.  We apologize for the clicks and pops in the first five minutes, Spearsy was experimenting with recording the show on vinyl. Plus a Name That '80s Tune drum montage challenge! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show. BONUS CONTENT:   Devo's 1988 Tower Records in-store  (you can see Brad at around 5:20, and at a couple other places in the clip)

Sat, May 23, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 338 (5.23.15)

Guest host and resident rocker Dave Dirt takes Steve and Brad on a journey to the Metal side, featuring glam metal from our favorite decade. Come for the rawk, stay for the seggies! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show.  

Sun, May 10, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 337 (5.10.15)

Steve and Brad wrap up this year's March (?) Madness tournament and crown the champion of our movie sidekick bracket. Plus more seggies than you can imagine!

Sun, April 26, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 336 (4.26.15)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dave Dirt run down the Excellent 8 and Rad 4 matchups and announce the sidekicks that are moving on to the Championship.  Second bananas have never been so celebrated. Plus seggies and a teaser of our upcoming "'Metal in the '80s" podcast!

Wed, April 01, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 335 (4.1.15)

Steve and Brad discuss the Sweet 16 matchups - the upsets and the Sure Things - and see who moves into the round of 8 for this year's March Sidekick Madness. Plus all your favorite seggies and some news about Ready Player One, every '80s fan's favorite dystopian future. VOTE HERE  in Round Four! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Wed, March 25, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 334 (3.25.15)

We review the results from round two of our Sidekick Madness bracket and lay out the blockbusters for round three in this week's show. Plus seggies and Spearsy's tales of adventure on the high seas! VOTE HERE  in Round Three! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!  

Thu, March 19, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 333 (3.19.15)

Round one results get reviewed, round two matchups get discussed in this week's March Sidekick Madness podcast. Plus reader mailbag and a few deals on The '80s Cruise you might not know about. VOTE HERE  in Round Two! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Fri, March 06, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 332 (3.6.15)

March Madness!  Steve and Brad run down the first round matchups in this year's bracket:  Movie Sidekicks. Plus a couple great letters and a brief tribute to Leonard Nimoy. VOTE HERE  in Round One! CLICK HERE  to listen to this week's show!

Thu, February 26, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 331 (2.26.15)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew take the volume to eleven running through our top ten bands appearing in '80s movies.   Stick around for the seggies and a quick story about Steve's chance to hit the high seas while Journey hits the high notes. Ep331 Playlist - Bands on Film

Wed, February 11, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 330 (2.11.15)

Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Carol Janssen, who shares her lists of best and worst romantic duets of the 1980s.  Stick around for tales of Brad's personal St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a heartbreaker of a Reader Mailbag letter, and a bonus list of the top five Bromance Duets of the '80s. Ep330 Playlist - Romantic Duets (plus bonus tracks!)  

Tue, January 27, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 329 (1.27.15)

Steve and Brad cover 80s News Now, and more seggies than even Han Solo can imagine.  

Mon, January 12, 2015

Stuck in the '80s Episode 328 (1.12.15)

Steve and Brad kick out the mental jams with the first Albums Turning 30 show of 2015.  (Holy crap, it's 2015!) Plus full seggies, including a ridiculously long list of listener-submitted "eponymous" songs. Episode 328 Playlist - Simple Minds and Sting

Thu, December 25, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Stocking Stuffer!

Here's a little something to wrap up 2014 - two years of outtakes to amuse and astound you. Thanks for listening, Steve and Brad will be back at it in 2015!

Wed, December 24, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 327 (12.24.14)

Steve and Brad talk about Mogwai, the Bathroom Buddy, and other monstrosities from 1984's Gremlins. Wham's Last Christmas - Ambient Style

Thu, December 11, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 326 (12.11.14)

Steve and Brad discuss the finer points of buffet wrecking as we pay homage to Beverly Hills Cop on its 30th anniversary. Plus a full slate of your favorite seggies! Ep 326 Playlist - Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and eponymous tracks

Wed, November 26, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 325 (11.26.14)

Steve and Brad both pick remade Iggy Pop songs in the second installment of our "Covers in the '80s" series. After the dust settles, we read a couple listener emails, Brad makes a strained analogy involving power strips, and we manage to give away another Stuck in the '80s bottle opener. Ep325 playlist - More Covers in the '80s  

Sun, November 09, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 324 (11.9.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Dr. Dim spend some time reviewing three albums turning thirty this year - The Replacements' "Let it Be," Depeche Mode's "Some Great Reward," and INXS' "The Swing." After savoring these comestibles, enjoy the return of the long-shelved seggie, "What Makes Spearsy Cry." Episode playlist:   Episode 324 Playlist - Albums Turning 30

Thu, October 30, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 323 (10.30.14)

Steve rises from the mostly-dead to join Brad for another '80s News Now show.  We talk about everybody's favorite Time Travel Trilogy, Molly Ringwald, and your vacation plans for 2016. Plus we award the first of many Stuck in the '80s bottle openers! Molly Ringwald's advice column at The Guardian The '80s Cruise home page

Thu, October 09, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 322 (10.9.14)

                    Brad sits down with Keva Rosenfeld to discuss the year he spent with Torrance High School's Class of 1984 - and the amazing documentary that he directed, All American High Revisited. Don't worry, '80s Nation - Spearsy is still at the helm guiding us through a great show, including a rare two-in-one Reader Mailbag / PPTMN seggie.

Thu, September 25, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 321 (9.25.14)

Steve interviews Loverboy lead singer Mike Reno.  You'll be lovin' every minute of it! Plus great seggies and the introduction of some new show swag!

Sat, September 06, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 320 (9.6.14)

Steve and Brad cover a pile of sad stories this week, starting with the death of Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison. Plus a three-fer reader mailbag and the triumphant return of Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune!

Mon, September 01, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 319 (9.1.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew talk about a few of our favorite cover songs of the 1980s.  Looks like a ripe topic, I'd expect a few more shows on this subject... Also, a Reader Mailbag with a vicious twist and PPTMN! Ep319 playlist - Covers in the '80s

Thu, August 21, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 318 (8.21.14)

Steve gets a chance to talk with Tom Bailey ahead of his US dates this summer.  Listen to the interview, buy your Retro Futura tour tickets, and stick around for this week's seggies!

Fri, August 15, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 317 (8.15.14)

With heavy hearts, Steve and Brad talk about the force of nature that was Robin Williams, who passed away earlier this week. Godspeed, Mork.

Wed, August 06, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 316 (8.6.14)

Steve interviews Ultravox's Midge Ure and we talk about this summer's Retro Futura tour.

Thu, July 31, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 315 (7.31.14)

Steve and Brad give '80s News Now another go, with a Valley Girl tour, a Purple Rain anniversary, and a conversation with an '80s fan who had gone to great lengths to find out - just who is The Girl In That Video? Plus your old favorites Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune!

Sun, July 27, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 314 (7.27.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest-host Drew look back to three albums turning 30 this year - Wang Chung's "Points on a Curve," The Cars' "Heartbeat City," and Frankie Goes To Hollywood's double-album debut "Welcome to the Pleasuredome." Stick around for Reader Mailbag and a great PPTMN question!

Sun, July 13, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 313 (7.13.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty spend some time with one of our favorite comedies, 1984's Ghostbusters.  

Mon, June 23, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 312 (6.23.14)

Steve and Brad try to counter the summer doldrums with a little something to keep you company poolside - an '80s News Now episode with plenty of seggie goodness.

Tue, June 03, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 311 (6.3.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss George Harrison, the "Quiet Beatle," and his output in the '80s - as a solo artist, supergroup member, and movie producer. Come for George, stay for the seggies! Show links: Episode 311 Playlist - George Harrison This American Life episode featuring Molly Ringwald

Wed, May 14, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 310 (5.14.14)

Steve and Brad return with an 80s News Now show, featuring segments on the 30th anniversary of 16 Candles, the recent Atari excavation in Alamagordo, and quick hits on movie remakes and summer tours.

Fri, April 25, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 309 (4.25.14)

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Carol Janssen look back at Cameron Crowe's directorial debut "Say Anything," released 25 years ago this month.  Listen to find out Spearsy's theory on what happened to Diane and Lloyd. Also Reader Mailbag, and listener picks for their "High School Senior Song."

Sun, April 13, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 308 (4.12.14)

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew review the Excellent 8, Rad 4, and Championship matches for March Soundtrack Madness and announce the winner of our month-long quest!  Listen to find out what song stands alone atop the brackets! We also announce the winner of the Soundtrack NIT bracket and read some of your letters.  Thanks to everybody that voted!

Mon, March 31, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 307 (3.31.14)

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew take a look at the round three Soundtrack Madness matchups and talk about the upcoming Excellent 8 battles. Plus, Reader Mailbag and the NIT Final Four results! Ballots for the Excellent 8 will be posted soon, watch our Facebook page for a link.

Mon, March 24, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 306 (3.24.14)

Steve and Brad review the round two matchups in the March Soundtrack Madness tournament, and announce the four finalists in the Soundtrack NIT tourney - listen and find out if your favorites made it through. Sweet (Sounding) Sixteen polls will be open soon, watch for a link to the ballot on our Facebook page!

Mon, March 17, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 305 (3.17.14)

March Soundtrack Madness is in full swing at Stuck in the '80s! Listen as Steve, Brad, and special guest Marty review your votes for all the first round matches, and get ready to vote later this week on the second round.

Fri, March 07, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 304 (3.7.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Carol "She's A Beauty" Janssen dissect three of 1983's less-than-stellar performers - Dr. Detroit, Staying Alive, and Bad Boys. Plus we announce the winner of our countdown montage contest!

Wed, February 26, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 303 (2.26.14)

Harold Ramis, the nicest funny guy in showbiz, passed away this week. Steve and Brad offer this reflection on one of the greats of our decade. See you on the other side, Egon.

Sat, February 01, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 302 (2.1.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jeff in Cuba (tm) spend some time reviewing listener pics for the best and worst of 1981's Hot 100!  Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer N ow." Episode 302 Playlist - Best and Worst of 1981

Wed, January 15, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 301 (1.15.14)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew kick off our new "Beatles in the '80s" series with a look at how Sir Paul McCartney spent the '80s. Plus, a full slate of seggies - Reader Mailbag, Mystery Movie Moment, Name that '80s Tune, and PPTMN! Show links: Episode 301 Companion Playlist - Paul McCartney in the '80s

Wed, January 01, 2014

Stuck in the '80s Episode 300 (1.1.14)

Steve and Brad welcome a very special guest to celebrate the landmark 300th episode of Stuck in the '80s!  

Thu, December 12, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 299 (12.12.13)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty get to the bottom of 1988's Scrooged, and talk about where the Ghost of Christmas Past might take them for a little soul-searching. It's not good enough that you want to hear it - you should so scared you're going to miss it!  Terrified!

Thu, November 28, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 298 (11.27.13)

In the final episode of the epic "Start and End of the '80s Sound" four-show story arc, Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew discuss listener picks for the Last Song of the '80s. Show links:   Episode 298 Playlist - Listener Picks for the End of the '80s

Fri, November 15, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 297 (11.14.13)

Who unplugged the stereo?  Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew present their picks for songs that turned out the lights on "the '80s sound." Show links:   Episode 297 Playlist:  The End of the '80s Sound (with bonus tracks!)  

Tue, October 29, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 296 (10.29.13)

Just in time for Halloween, Steve and Brad are joined by guest host Jim "Dr. Dim" Fitzsimmons to discuss John Landis' 1981 classic horror / comedy film "An American Werewolf in London."

Sun, October 20, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 295 (10.20.13)

Steve and Brad savor a totally awesome interview with Valley Girl's Heidi Holicker!

Fri, September 27, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 294 (9.27.13)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew return to the scene of the crime to discuss listener picks for the songs that kicked off the "Sound of the '80s." All that plus Reader Mailbag and that rarest of segments, PPTMN! Links for this week's show: - Episode 294 Playlist: Listener's Picks for the Origins of the '80s Sound - Great picture accompanying this  Patsy Swayze obituary (LA Times)   RIP Ms. Swayze.

Fri, September 20, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 293 (9.20.13)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Marty deconstruct 1985's Rob Reiner classic "The Sure Thing." Does somebody shotgun a beer?  Stay tuned, listeners...

Wed, August 21, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 292 (8.23.13)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Drew spend an entire episode answering one particularly perplexing PPTMN Question:  What song was the first to bring us "the '80s sound?" Also - a full slate of seggies, in which we announce the winners of our Knight Rider and Vacation ornament giveaways.  Links: Episode 292 Playlist - The Origins of the '80s Sound

Thu, August 15, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 291 (8.15.13)

Steve and Brad wrap up this year's Stuck in the '80s Road Trip to Las Vegas. Also, check out these links: Hash House a Go Go Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame  

Mon, July 29, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 290 (7.29.13)

Steve, Brad, and guest host Jen Chaney take a look at your top 5 picks for 1980!  Listen and find out if your favorites are "Still Awesome" or "Lame Then, Lamer Now."  Also, we're offering a chance to win a KITT ornament, thanks to our friends at Knight Rider Online Here are links to some of the stuff we talk about during the podcast: Episode 290 Playlist - Still Awesome and Lame Then, Lamer Now Literal Video for Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" Hallmark's 2013 Keepsake Ornaments (KITT and the Wagon Queen Family Truckster are on page 64)

Fri, July 19, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 289 (7.19.13)

Steve, Brad, and new guest host Dr. Dim return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year. In this installment we cover releases by Men At Work, The Eurythmics, and The The.

Thu, July 11, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 288 (7.11.13)

Steve and Brad finally get off the fence about a Stuck in the '80s Road Trip for 2013.  Join us in Vegas for the Lost '80s Live show on August 10th at Mandalay Bay!

Sat, June 15, 2013

287: Nina Blackwood interview | MTV | The 80s Cruise | 80s in the Sand

Steve and Brad talk with Nina Blackwood about life as an MTV VJ and the new book VJ:  The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave . Listen for your chance to win an autographed copy!

Fri, May 31, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 286 (5.31.13)

Steve spends some time with Adam Ant as he prepares for a summer tour of the US, and we discuss our favorite '80s album cuts from His Antness.

Thu, May 16, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 285 (5.16.13)

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew return to 1983 to discuss albums turning 30 this year. In this installment we talk about Genesis, Depeche Mode, and the Talking Heads.

Fri, April 26, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 284 (4.26.13)

The return of '80s News Now, with Weird Science, National Geographic's '80s miniseries, and some sad news about Christina Amphlett of the Divinyls.

Wed, April 17, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 283 (4.17.13)

Brad cons Steve and Marty into discussing the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  Is that wrong?

Wed, March 27, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 282 (3.26.13)

That's right, it's a new series!  Steve, Brad, and special guest host Drew discuss albums turning 30 this year. In our first installment we cover Huey Lewis and the News, Oingo Boingo, and the Violent Femmes

Wed, March 20, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 281 (3.20.13)

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Jen Cheney delve deep to unearth the pop culture bombs of 1982.

Thu, February 07, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 280 (2.7.13)

Steve, Brad, and special guest Drew try to settle one of the great questions of our time:  What was U2's best album of the '80s?

Thu, January 24, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 279 (1.23.13)

Steve, Brad, and special guest host Marty Yu dissect the 1984 John Hughes classic "Sixteen Candles."

Tue, January 01, 2013

Stuck in the '80s Episode 278 (1.1.13)

Is it an actual show ... or the start of something new for 2013? 

Mon, December 17, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 277 (12.16.12)

Steve and Brad discuss 1987's "A Very Special Christmas."  Is it the best Christmas album of the '80s? 

Wed, December 05, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 276 (12.5.12)

Stuck in the '80s returns, now with host Steve Spears in Orlando and new co-host Brad Williams in Los Angeles.  In this '80s News Now episode, Steve and Brad cover Larry Hagman, Hollywood sequels, INXS, and more.

Tue, October 23, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 275 (10.23.12)

Our final studio-produced podcast features calls from longtime friends and fans. What comes next? We'll figure it out together.

Thu, October 11, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 274 (10.11.12)

Some shocking news from your hosts.

Tue, September 25, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 273 (9.25.12)

Pat Benatar's musical (and romantic partner) Neil Giraldo chats about success in the '80s and beyond.

Fri, September 07, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 272 (9.7.12)

The 1986 film Highlander earns the prize.

Fri, August 24, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 271 (8.24.12)

'80s News Now, including Dirty Dancing, the '80s Olympics and Twisted Sister

Mon, August 06, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 270 (8.6.12)

Our final installment of rock dinosaurs of the1980s

Fri, July 06, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 269 (7.6.12)

Anniversaries for Dexy's Midnight Runners and Atari, trouble for Tom Cruise, return of a special co-host and a brand-new seggie!

Fri, June 29, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 268 (6.29.12)

Top five patriotic songs of the '80s, including tunes by Night Ranger, Lee Greenwood and Neil Diamond.

Thu, June 21, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 267 (6.21.12)

The possible reunion of Wham!, a 70th birthday for a Beatle turned '80s star, and do we really need a Top Gun 2? We answer it all in '80s News Now.

Thu, June 14, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 266 (6.14.12)

The stage-to-screen musical Rock of Ages gets reviewed by Spearsy and Daly

Tue, May 22, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 265 (5.22.12)

The 30th anniversary of Duran Duran's "Rio" album allows Daly and Spearsy to make jokes about anything except the actual topic of conversation.

Thu, May 03, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 264 (5.3.12)

Movie busts of 1981 get the Steve and Sean treatment. This ongoing series honors movies that were box office or critical busts -- but ones we still love anyway. This episode honors SOB, Victory and Caveman.

Fri, April 27, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 263 (4.27.12)

Saturday Night Live legend Kevin Nealon joins the show

Fri, April 20, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 262 (4.20.12)

We honor the passing of Men at Work's Greg Ham, among other '80s News Now items

Fri, April 06, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 261 (4.6.12)

'80s News Now, featuring items recommended by Stuck in the '80s fans and friends

Thu, March 29, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 260 (3.29.12)

Marc Price, Skippy from TV's Family Ties, joins us

Thu, March 22, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 259 (3.22.12)

Comedian Martin Short is our special guest

Fri, March 09, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 258 (3.9.12)

U2's Joshua Tree turns 25; celebrating John Belushi, interview with B-52's Fred Scheider

Wed, February 15, 2012

257: Dennis DeYoung Interview

Interview with former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung

Mon, February 06, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 256 (2.6.12)

How did Madonna perform at the Super Bowl? We'll sound off. Also items on Van Halen and Ferris Bueller.

Fri, January 27, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 255 (1.27.12)

We honor the 30th anniversary of Conan the Barbarian and seek the answer to the riddle of steel. Includes trivia quiz, MMM, What Makes Spearsy Cry and Name That '80s Tune

Thu, January 12, 2012

Stuck in the '80s Episode 254 (1.12.12)

Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s part 4, including The Who, Chicago and The Monkees.

Fri, December 23, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 253 (12.23.11)

Cheap Trick's Robin Zander pays an in-person visit to the Stuck in the '80s boys to promote an upcoming Dream Police concert in St. Petersburg.

Fri, December 09, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 252 (12.9.11)

Rock Hall of Fame, Madonna in Super Bowl, under-loved Christmas movies.

Fri, November 18, 2011

251: Steve Perry interview (11.18.11)

Three incredible words: Steve Perry interview! The former lead singer of Journey and solo artist talks about the band's beginnings, what tore them apart, his love life in the '80s and his new music. 

Fri, November 11, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 250 (11.11.11)

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr is our special guest, plus full seggies

Fri, October 28, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 249 (10.28.11)

A Halloween tribute to our favorite vamp movie, 1987's The Lost Boys

Thu, October 13, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 248 (10.13.11)

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 3

Fri, September 30, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 247 (9.30.11)

Simon Le Bon interview and more '80s News Now items on Rock Hall of Fame and R.E.M.'s breakup

Tue, September 20, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 246 (9.20.11)

Interview with Modern English founder and lead singer Robbie Grey

Fri, September 09, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 245 (9.9.11)

Wrapup of our LA trip, with items on Freddie Mercury and Eddie Murphy

Sat, September 03, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 244 (9.3.11)

Live from L.A. outside the Hollywood Bowl for Totally '80s concert roadtrip

Fri, August 26, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 243 (8.26.11)

Streets of Fire seduces the boys with its rock and roll fable

Thu, August 11, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 242 (8.11.11)

Our glorious return, featuring news on Duran Duran, Say Anything and Stand By Me

Thu, June 30, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 241 (6.30.11)

'80s News Now, with Footloose, Night Ranger, Superman II and more

Wed, June 29, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 240 (6.29.11)

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee is our special guest as we go hair-metal for a change

Tue, June 21, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 239 (6.21.11)

Interview with Psychedelic Furs bassist Tim Butler

Thu, June 09, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 238 (6.9.11)

'80s News Now, celebrating Michael J. Fox's 50th birthday

Thu, June 02, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 237 (6.2.11)

Interview with John Cafferty on his Beaver Brown work and soundtrack hits

Wed, May 25, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 236 (5.25.11)

A special '80s primer for the kids in South Carroll High School

Wed, May 18, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 235 (5.18.11)

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 2

Wed, May 04, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 234 (5.4.11)

The new Cars album, our L.A. trip and Star Wars Day

Thu, April 28, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 233 (4.28.11)

Our love for Greg Kihn is never in jeopardy as he joins the show

Mon, April 25, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 232 (4.25.11)

Debbie and Tiffany kiss and make up, our love for Adrian Balboa and more

Thu, April 21, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 231 (4.21.11)

Rock dinosaurs of the '80s, part 1

Tue, April 12, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 230 (4.12.11)

Top Gun returns to theaters, Commodore 64 returns to nerds in this week's 80s New Now

Fri, April 08, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 229 (4.8.11)

50 years of Eddie Murphy, including our favorite stand-up routines and top 5 movies in the '80s

Wed, March 30, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 228 (3.30.11)

Review of new Duran Duran album All You Need is Now

Fri, March 25, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 227 (3.25.11)

College hoops and March Madness in the '80s, featuring special guest Times columnist Tom Jones

Mon, March 21, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 226 (3.21.11)

' 80s News Now, with items on Sammy Hagar, Duran Duran and more

Wed, March 16, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 225 (3.16.11)

Charlie Sheen in the '80s, from Red Dawn to Major League

Wed, March 09, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 224 (3.9.11)

A new '80s movie, Phil calls it quits and Blade Runner lives again

Sun, February 27, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 223 (2.27.11)

The lads experiment with a new format for the show, focused on the news of the week

Fri, February 04, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 222 (2.4.11)

Our newest series ... best movie busts of 1980

Fri, January 21, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 221 (1.21.11)

Our tribute to great albums of the '80s continues with Journey's Escape

Thu, January 06, 2011

Stuck in the '80s Episode 220 (1.6.11)

We salute the '80s musical Rock of Ages, including an interview with star Constantine Maroulis

Thu, December 23, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 219 (12.23.10)

Tron and Tron Legacy are honored ... and roasted ... featuring special guest Lou Mongello from Walt Disney World Radio

Thu, December 09, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 218 (12.9.10)

Queen's The Game is celebrated on its 30th anniversary

Tue, November 23, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 217 (11.23.10)

Interview with former Foreigner frontman and solo artist Lou Gramm

Fri, November 05, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 216 (11.5.10)

Rick Springfield is our guest as we discuss his new memoir

Fri, October 29, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 215 (10.29.10)

Buddy movies are the next logical step for roomies Steve and Sean

Fri, October 22, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 214 (10.22.10)

Daly has news for Stuck in the 80s fans

Wed, October 06, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 213 (10.6.10)

Interview with Howard Jones

Wed, September 22, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 212 (9.22.10)

Interview with Poison frontman Bret Michaels

Mon, September 13, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 211 (9.13.10)

The first mystery podcast topic. One of 50 to come!

Fri, August 27, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 210 (8.27.10)

Back-to-school time as we salute the great high schools of the '80s

Thu, August 19, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 209 (8.19.10)

Our Vegas 2010 wrapup show, featuring a special guest caller

Fri, August 13, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 208 (08.13.10)

Our first remote live from Las Vegas from Lost '80s Weekend

Fri, August 06, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 207 (8.6.10)

The horrible hits of 1989, including tunes by Cher and Milli Vanilli

Fri, July 23, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 206 (7.23.10)

Interview with Cyndi Lauper and our top five fave Lauper tunes from the '80s

Fri, July 16, 2010

205: Celebrating Live Aid's 25th anniversary

Celebrating Live Aid's 25th anniversary with Spearsy, Sean and Tom Jones. 

Thu, July 08, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 204 (7.8.10)

Weird Al Yankovic joins the show; Steve and Sean do their top 5 Weird Al songs; More reasons to come to Vegas!

Thu, July 01, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 203 (7.1.10)

Captain EO returns to Epcot Center and Sean and Steve are there to celebrate

Fri, June 25, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 202 (6.25.10)

The horrible hits of 1988, including tunes by Elton John, UB40 and Phil Collins

Thu, June 17, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 201 (6.17.10)

The sci-fi flick Cocoon turns 25 years old, featuring interview with Times film critic Steve Persall

Sun, June 06, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 200 (6.6.10)

Our 200th show, featuring the top 10 episodes from our first five years as chosen by our listeners.

Fri, May 14, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 199 (5.14.10)

The influence of N.W.A., including an interview with Ice Cube by Times TV/media critic Eric Deggans

Wed, May 05, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 198 (5.5.10)

Mother's day special: TV and movie moms of the '80s

Sat, April 17, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 197 (4.17.10)

Horrible hits of 1987, including tunes by ... well, we're not going to ruin it for you.

Fri, April 09, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 196 (4.9.10)

Chicago, featuring an interview with keyboardist and founding member Robert Lamm

Thu, April 01, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 195 (4.1.10)

Sean and Steve name the top 10 makeout songs of the '80s

Sat, March 13, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 194 (3.13.10)

Our tribute to the late Corey Haim

Thu, March 04, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 192 (3.4.10)

Top 10 movie scores of the '80s, with special guest film critic Steve Persall

Fri, February 26, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 191 (2.26.10)

Richard Marx is our special guest

Fri, February 19, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 190 (2.19.10)

We salute the Miracle on Ice on its 30th anniversary, featuring co-host Times sports columnist Tom Jones

Fri, February 12, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 189 (2.12.10)

We honor Peter Gabriel's album So, featuring a special guest co-host

Thu, January 21, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 188 (1.21.10)

Our top 10 girls-next-door of the '80s from movies and television

Mon, January 11, 2010

Stuck in the '80s Episode 187 (1.11.10)

The horrible hits of 1986, including tunes by Rod Stewart, Simply Red and more

Wed, December 30, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 186 (12.30.09)

We return to New Years Eve 1989 and relive the end of our beloved decade

Thu, December 17, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 185 (12.17.09)

The 12 Songs of Christmas, including some that are naughty and nice

Wed, December 02, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 184 (12.2.09)

Interview with Foreigner's Mick Jones, plus extra-long seggies for the real fans

Thu, November 19, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 183 (11.19.09)

Our interview with Carl Weathers from Rocky, Action Jackson, Predator and other classics

Fri, November 06, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 182 (11.6.09)

Steve and Sean debate the top 5 John Cusack movies of all time

Mon, October 26, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 181 (10.26.09)

Top 10 guilty pleasure songs of the 1980s

Tue, October 13, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 180 (10.13.09)

Interview with Police drummer Stewart Copeland

Fri, September 18, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 179 (9.18.09)

We remember actor Patrick Swayze, who left us too early

Sun, September 06, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 178 (9.6.09)

Horrible hits of 1985, including tunes by Jack Wagner and Duran Duran

Sat, August 29, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 177 (8.29.09)

Thu, August 20, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 176 (8.20.09)

John Hughes, our muse and patron saint of Stuck in the '80s, is gone. We offer a humble tribute -- seggies free.

Sat, August 15, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 175 (8.15.09)

Air Supply's Russell Hitchcock is our guest, and he invites Spearsy and his date backstage for the Tampa show.

Sun, August 09, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 174 (8.9.09)

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott is our special guest, and we introduce some new catch phrases for SIT80s fans

Fri, July 31, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 173 (7.31.09)

Top 10 musicians turned actors in the 80s, including Prince, Madonna, Cher and David Bowie. Guest co-host Steve Persall. Co-host Sean Daly on segments.

Mon, July 20, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 172 (7.20.09)

The Last Starfighter is honored as Steve and Sean geek out in an old-fashioned sci-fi sausage hang.

Fri, July 03, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 171 (7.3.09)

The horrible hits of 1984, including tunes by Huey Lewis and Culture Club. Also your letters about our breakup show.

Thu, June 25, 2009

170: Interview with Actress Deborah Foreman

Breaking up in the '80s and beyond, featuring an interview with Deborah Foreman from Valley Girl.

Tue, June 16, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 169 (6.19.09)

We salute the movies, music and culture of Chicago in the '80s as the Regeneration Tour stop in the Second City finally arrives

Fri, June 12, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 168 (6.12.09)

Wang Chung frontman Jack Hues visits the show as Regeneration Tour 2009 gets ready to start

Fri, June 05, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 167 (6.5.09)

A tribute to the Greatest American Hero, featuring an interview with star William Katt

Thu, May 28, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 166 (5.28.09)

The horrible hits of 1983, including tunes by ... oh, we're not ruining it for you

Wed, May 06, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 165 (5.6.09)

Star Trek in the '80s with guest co-host Times film critic Steve Persall

Tue, April 28, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 164 (4.28.09)

Spinal Tap's Michael McKean joins us for a chat about the upcoming Unwigged and Unplugged Tour

Tue, April 14, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 163 (4.14.09)

John Oates from Hall and Oates visits Steve and Sean, as they honor the duo and top mustaches of the '80s

Wed, April 08, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 162 (4.8.09)

More great movies about the '80s that were NOT made in the '80s, including American Psycho, Starter for 10 and the new Adventureland

Fri, March 27, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 161 (3.27.09)

Colin Hay joins the podcast as we honor his top 5 hits

Fri, March 20, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 160 (3.20.09)

Finally, Steve and Sean bow to their critics and do the show people were begging for.

Fri, March 13, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 159 (3.13.09)

The horrible hits of 1982, including tunes by Elton John, Rolling Stones and John Cougar

Thu, February 26, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 158 (2.26.09)

Olivia Newton-John visits the boys before her tour gets started. Find out if she's Good Sandy or Bad Sandy!

Fri, February 20, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 157 (2.20.09)

The Awesome '80s Prom, featuring an interview with creator Ken Davenport

Tue, February 10, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 156 (2.10.09)

Famous couples of the '80s, including Charles and Diana and Spearsy and VGF

Fri, January 23, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 155 (1.23.09)

The Smiths, featuring the return of co-host Cathy Wos

Sun, January 11, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Episode 154 (1.11.09)

Top 10 chick flicks of the '80s, including Dirty Dancing, Beaches and Moonstruck

Sat, December 20, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 153 (12.20.08)

The top 20 holiday movies of the '80s, with special guest Times sports columnist Tom Jones

Sat, December 06, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 152 (12.6.08)

Songs by actors-turned-musicians of the 80s, including Jack Wagner, Michael J. Fox, Alyssa Milano and more

Sat, November 29, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 151 (11.29.08)

Trivia battle between Spearsy and Vegas Girlfriend

Sat, November 15, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 150 (11.15.08)

Horrible hits from 1981, including tunes by Air Supply (duh!) and Marty Balin

Sat, November 08, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 149 (11.8.08)

James Bond in the '80s, featuring guest co-host Steve Persall of the St. Petersburg Times

Sat, November 01, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 148 (11.1.08)

Our love but mostly our hatred of New Kids on the Block, featuring a thankfully short interview with Danny Wood

Tue, October 28, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 147 (10.28.08)

Messed-up date movies with Steve and Vegas Girlfriend, featuring The Hunger, Blue Velvet and more.

Sat, October 18, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 146 (10.18.08)

The top 10 movie songs of the 80s, featuring an unusually spazzy Sean Daly.

Sat, October 11, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 145 (10.11.08)

Our audio commentary for 1978's Halloween, live from the Spears Lair. Get your DVD out and join us for a night we wish we could forget.

Sat, September 27, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 144 (9.27.08)

Remakes and sequels to classic '80s movies, with guest co-host Steve Persall, Times film critic

Sat, September 20, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 143 (9.20.08)

Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor joins the show; more surprise guests; top 5 underrated DD songs

Sat, September 13, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 142 (9.13.08)

Best football movies of the 80s, featuring sports columnist Tom Jones. Also our reader-submitted list of John Hughes porn movie titles

Sat, September 06, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 141 (9.6.08)

The worst show we've ever done! No joke. Sadly, it's about the 1985 flick Weird Science

Sat, August 30, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 140 (8.30.08)

Sean and Steve wrap up the summer concert season and share their wish list for coming years

Sat, August 23, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 139 (8.23.08)

The horrible hits of 1980, including tunes by the Rolling Stones, Leo Sayer and Pink Floyd

Sat, August 16, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 138 (8.16.08)

Stuck in the '80s interviews Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes.

Sat, August 09, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 137 (8.9.08)

Recap of Las Vegas trip to see Morris Day, The Time and the Regeneration Tour

Tue, August 05, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 136 (8.5.08)

Red Scare movies of the 80s, featuring a very special guest

Fri, July 25, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 135 (7.25.08)

Journey's rebirth, featuring an interview with bassist Ross Valory

Fri, July 18, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 134 (7.18.08)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers rock Tampa Bay, and Sean and Steve recount the night

Sat, July 12, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 133 (7.12.08)

Top 10 Phil Collins solo tunes of the 80s

Sat, June 28, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 132 (6.28.08)

Sean and Steve relive 80s Night at Tropicana Field, featuring a special trivia challege and Kool and the Gang tunes

Sat, June 21, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 131 (6.21.08)

The Human League's Phil Oakey joins the show to talk about the Regeneration Tour and his work in the 80s.

Sat, June 14, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 130 (6.14.08)

ABC's Martin Fry is our special guest, plus special ticket giveaway for 80s Night at Tropicana Field

Sat, June 07, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 129 (6.7.08)

New albums by our favorite 80s bands

Sat, May 31, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 128 (5.31.08)

Our salute to summer, including the top summer movies and songs

Sat, May 24, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 127 (5.24.08)

The one-hit wonders of 1989

Sat, May 17, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 126 (5.17.08)

The Indiana Jones trilogy, featuring guest co-host Times film critic Steve Persall

Sat, May 10, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 125 (5.10.08)

Top 10 TV themes songs of the 80s, with special co-hosts Eric Deggans and Stephanie Hayes

Sat, May 03, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 124 (5.3.08)

Our Bon Jovi concert review brings us bags of hate mail

Sat, April 26, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 123 (4.26.08)

Reader mailbag special, including the angriest letter ever!

Sat, April 19, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 122 (4.19.08)

Deborah Gibson visits the studio and serenades Steve and Sean

Sat, April 05, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 121 (4.5.08)

Spring break in the 80s, featuring movies, music and memories

Sat, March 29, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 120 (3.29.08)

Baseball movies of the 80s, including special guest Times sports columnist Tom Jones

Tue, March 18, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 119 (3.18.08)

One-hit wonders of 1988, including songs by Johnny Hates Jazz, Bobby McFerrin and Boy Meets Girl

Tue, March 11, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 118 (3.11.08)

Great songs from bad movies, including tunes from Xanadu, Golden Child and Electric Dreams

Tue, March 04, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 117 (3.4.08)

They Might Be Giants, featuring interview with John Linnell

Tue, February 26, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 116 (2.26.08)

The John Hughes bio-pic She's Having A Baby

Sat, February 16, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 115 (2.16.08)

Oscars in the 80s, featuring Times film critic Steve Persall

Sat, February 09, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 114 (2.9.08)

Romance in the 80s -- if you can handle it -- featuring the movies and music that made your heart ooze.

Thu, January 24, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 113 (1.24.08)

Novelty songs of the 80s, with Sean, Steve and Stephanie

Sat, January 12, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 112 (1.12.08)

Night Ranger's Jack Blades joins Sean and Steve on this week's show

Wed, January 02, 2008

Stuck in the '80s Episode 111 (1.2.08)

One-hit wonders of 1987 with Sean and Steve

Thu, December 27, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 110 (12.27.07)

New Year's Eve playlist of 80s tunes, featuring live calls from our listeners

Tue, December 18, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 109 (12.18.07)

Our holiday tribute to A Christmas Story

Fri, December 07, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 108 (12.7.07)

Listeners share their sad stories of heartbreak and the songs that go with them

Sat, December 01, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 107 (12.1.07)

Quiet Riot and the late Kevin DuBrow, a trivia quiz and the weekly 80s contests

Tue, November 20, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 106 (11.20.07)

We worship the Scorpions, and special guest Klaus Meine

Tue, November 13, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 105 (11.13.07)

Invisible Touch by Genesis, one of the definitive albums of the 80s and the reason Steve sobs like a baby when he hears In Too Deep

Sat, November 03, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 104 (11.03.07)

Top 10 most depressing songs of the 80s, according to the very wimpy Sean Daly

Sat, October 27, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 103 (10.27.07)

Wedding Singer on stage? Believe it. Steve interviews Adam Sander's writer partner, Tim Herlihy

Tue, October 16, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 102 (10.16.07)

Interview with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin

Thu, October 11, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 101 (10.11.07)

The 1983 classic Strange Brew along with our beer stories from the 80s

Sat, September 29, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 100 (9.29.07)

Our epic 100th show, featuring our favorite stories and clips from special guests including Huey Lewis, Martha Quinn and Brian Johnson

Tue, September 18, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 99 (9.18.07)

Sean and Steve relive the one-hit wonders of 1986

Tue, September 04, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 98 (9.4.07)

Interview with musician John Waite

Thu, August 23, 2007

97: Martha Quinn interview | MTV| '80s Music

Interview with former MTV veejay Martha Quinn

Tue, August 14, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 96 (8.14.07)

We say goodbye to co-host Cathy Wos

Fri, August 03, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 95 (8.03.07)

Canadian music of the 80s, featuring former VJ Stu Jeffries and 15 songs picked by our Canadian listeners

Fri, July 27, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 94 (7.27.07)

Repo Man, the cult punk rock classic starring Emilio Estevez

Thu, July 19, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 93 (7.19.07)

Rush fans -- surly or just hard to please? We share the hate mail we got after reviewing them in concert

Sun, July 15, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 92 (7.15.07)

Movies about the 80s that weren't made in the 80s, including Wedding Singer, Donnie Darko and 200 Cigarettes

Thu, July 05, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 91 (7.5.07)

Interview with comedian Andrew Dice Clay. Warning: contains adult language and profanity

Thu, June 28, 2007

90: Brian Johnson interview | AC/DC | Rock and Roll | '80s Music

Interview with Brian Johnson of AC/DC

Mon, June 18, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 89 (6.18.07)

The movie Sid and Nancy -- great flick or merely depressing? Steve and Cathy decide.

Wed, June 06, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 88 (6.06.07)

The Asia reunion, featuring an interview with drummer Carl Palmer

Mon, May 28, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 87 (5.28.07)

A tribute to Styx, featuring an interview with Chuck Panozzo

Thu, May 17, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 86 (5.17.07)

Our loyal audience attacks the defenseless hosts over our one-hit wonders episodes. Fearing music from a-Ha, Paul Young, Big Country and more.

Mon, May 07, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 85 (5.7.07)

St. Elmo's Fire -- guilty pleasure, overrated or merely bad. We decide once and for all.

Mon, April 30, 2007

84: Heart's Nancy Wilson interview | Rock and roll | Cameron Crowe

Interview with Heart's Nancy Wilson, who talks about her band's twists and turns and her musical collaboration with husband Cameron Crowe

Mon, April 23, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 83 (4.23.07)

The one-hit wonders of 1985, including a-Ha, Scritti Politti, Dead or Alive and 'Til Tuesday

Thu, April 19, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 82 (4.19.07)

Interview with Dukes of Hazzard's Tom Wopat, now touring as headliner in Chicago

Wed, April 04, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 81 (4.4.07)

with 80s anthem king Kenny Loggins

Thu, March 29, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 80 (3.29.07)

The gang returns to find out they set the time machine back a little too far.

Sun, February 25, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 79 (2.25.07)

Love gone bad -- an Anti-Valentine show from Stuck in the 80s

Tue, February 13, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 78 (2.13.07)

Huey Lewis is our special guest

Thu, February 08, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 77 (2.8.07)

Second installment of our trivia challenge, featuring music, movies and the return of Cathy Wos.

Mon, January 29, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 76 (1.29.07)

Test your 80s trivia with Sean and Steve and special guest as they prepare for the World Series of Pop Culture

Mon, January 22, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 75 (1.22.07)

Some Kind of Wonderful -- a little-known John Hughes classic

Sun, January 07, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 74 (1.7.07)

The one-hit wonders of 1984, including songs by Nena, Ray Parker Jr. and Icicle Works

Wed, January 03, 2007

Stuck in the '80s Episode 73 (1.3.07)

Review of Molly Ringwald in Sweet Charity

Wed, December 27, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 72 (12.27.06)

Drinking in the 80s, featuring the drinking movies, songs and stories from the gang. Recorded at the Green Iguana Bar and Grille in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Wed, December 20, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 71 (12.20.06)

The toys and games of the 80s along with a Trivial Pursuit challenge

Tue, December 12, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 70 (12.12.06)

An interview with Thomas Dolby

Tue, December 05, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 69 (12.05.06)

An interview with Molly Ringwald, 80s teen queen and star of the touring musical Sweet Charity

Thu, November 30, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 68 (11.30.06)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles along with holiday travel stories

Tue, November 21, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 67 (11.21.06)

The Stuck in the 80s gang goes to a Cheap Trick concert

Wed, November 15, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 66 (11.15.06)

Greed is good? Only in the 80s and in the movie Wall Street.

Thu, November 09, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 65 (11.9.06)

The kings and queen of pain look at The Police's Synchronicity

Thu, November 02, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 64 (11.02.06)

Reader calls and requests from around the world, blog battles and more in this special mailbag episode

Wed, October 25, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 63 (10.25.06)

Halloween in the 80s, including our favorite 80s horror movies, pranks, stories and costumes

Wed, October 18, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 62 (10.18.06)

Relive the one-hit wonders of 1983, including songs by Big Country, Thomas Dolby and the Red Rockers

Thu, October 12, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 61 (10.12.06)

Scandal's Patty Smyth joins the show and discusses her band's reunion, Van Halen rumors and the overall appeal of the 80s

Thu, October 05, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 60 (10.5.06)

80s Prom Party at the Tampa Theatre

Sun, September 24, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 59 (9.24.06)

A concert roadtrip to the "We Are The 80s" Tour featuring interviews with Patty Smyth, Loverboy and Rick Springfield.

Wed, September 20, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 58 (9.20.06)

Cathy, Steve and their guest explore their dark obsession with Robert Smith and The Cure.

Thu, September 14, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 57 (9.14.06)

Are you ready to go Back to the Future with the Stuck in the 80's gang? Sean, Steve and Kathy examine the masterpiece by Michael J. Fox, Crispin Glover and Christopher Lloyd

Fri, September 08, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 56 (9.08.06)

The hits from 1982 continue with Tommy Tutone, Asia, Frida, Peter Gabriel and lots more.

Thu, August 31, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 55 (8.31.06)

Former Wall of Voodoo frontman Stan Ridgway is our guest

Thu, August 24, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 54 (8.24.06)

The musical hits (and misses) of 1982 - Part 1

Thu, August 17, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 53 (8.17.06)

Former MTV VJ Adam Curry calls in to share stories from the good old days of Music Television, including a memorable trip to Red Square, a sad tale about Simon Le Bon and a fight with Richard Marx

Sun, August 13, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 52 (8.13.06)

MTV is 25 years old. Fans call in with their MTV stories from the old days, and the hosts interview their favorite listener from New York City

Thu, July 27, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 51 (7.27.06)

It's our one-year anniversary as we celebrate Duran Duran

Thu, July 20, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 50 (7.20.06)

Honoring 80s comedy king Michael Keaton

Thu, July 13, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 49 (7.13.06)

The gang looks at Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

Thu, July 06, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 48 (7.6.06)

Pretty In Pink - The best film of the 80's?

Thu, June 29, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 47 (6.29.06)

Take a ride with The Cars

Thu, June 22, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 46 (6.22.06)

Oingo Boingo - The Best 80's band no one remembers

Thu, June 15, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 45 (6.15.06)

Go on a Vision Quest with Steve and Sean

Thu, June 08, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 44 (6.8.06)

Joey, do you like comedies about Airplanes?

Thu, June 01, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 43 (6.1.06)

Steve, Sean and guest Cathy Wos wade through the shallow end of the 80's talent pool

Thu, May 25, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 42 (5.25.06)

Yes! YES! It's "When Harry Met Sally."

Thu, May 18, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 41 (5.18.06)

You love 'em, you hate 'em, you can't live without 'em - The One-hit wonders of 1981 are featured in this week's show with host Steve Spears and co-host Rick (aka "Rich") Gershman

Thu, May 11, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 40 (5.11.06)

Relive the joys and horrors of prom in the '80s

Thu, May 04, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 39 (5.4.06)

Halen fans - David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?

Thu, April 27, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 38 (4.27.06)

Flamingos, Ferraris and South Beach: It's Miami Vice time

Thu, April 20, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 37 (4.20.06)

Relive the one-hit wonders of the year 1980

Thu, April 13, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 36 (4.13.06)

The alternate universe comedy "Better Off Dead"

Thu, April 06, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 35 (4.6.06)

Hollywood comes of age in the 80's with some great flicks about sex and love.

Thu, March 30, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 34 (3.30.06)

Supergroup Asia invades Stuck in the '80s

Thu, March 23, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 33 (3.23.06)

Movies in the 80s rocked. And we have the soundtracks to prove it. Part 2 of a two-part podcast.

Thu, March 16, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 32 (3.16.06)

Movies in the 80s rocked. And we have the soundtracks to prove it. Part 1 of a two-part podcast.

Thu, March 09, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 31 (3.9.06)

The ultimate '80s hard rock band: AC/DC or Guns N' Roses?

Thu, March 02, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 30 (3.2.06)

Guy movies of the '80s! Caddyshack! Stripes! Terminator! Grab a beer, some pizza and your buddies and enjoy the best guys-only movies of the '80s.

Thu, February 23, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Epsiode 29 (2.23.06)

The hosts tackle the topic of breakup songs -- the sad, sappy ones that turn you into a sobbing mess, and the rallying tunes that help you close the door on that unappreciative, unloving excuse for a human being.

Thu, February 16, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 28 (2.16.06)

Ever make a mix tape to woo the opposite sex? Of course you did. Hosts Steve and Sean share stories and music of the great mix tapes of the '80s.

Thu, February 09, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 27 (2.9.06)

Mohawks, leg-warmers and rubber bracelets. It's the fashion and hair of the '80s.

Thu, January 26, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 26 (1.26.06)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is awesome, totally awesome.

Thu, January 19, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 25 (1.19.06)

In our gala 25th episode, enjoy a trip back through time with the funniest clips, bloopers and more from the cast of Stuck in the '80s. It's our Best-of-Stuck-in-the-'80s tribute.

Thu, January 12, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 24 (1-12-06)

Pat Benatar hits us with her best shot. And the '80s addicts love it.

Thu, January 05, 2006

Stuck in the '80s Episode 23 (1.5.06)

Ask Joel. Sometimes you gotta say what the heck, and record a podcast about Risky Business.

Thu, December 29, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 22 (12.29.05)

Heathers, the darkest of the '80s dark cinematic comedies, divides our '80s addicts.

Thu, December 22, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 21 (12.22.05)

Have a very '80s holiday! The '80s hosts relive their Christmas and holiday memories and play their favorite holiday tunes from pop stars of the era.

Thu, December 15, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 20 (12.15.05)

Relive the music and adventures of Boy George, the gender bender turned bad boy, with our 80s addicts.

Thu, December 08, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 19 (12.8.05)

Billy Idol turns 50 this week! Our 80s hosts practice their sneers and give a rebel yell for the birthday boy.

Thu, December 01, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 18 (12.1.05)

to take the day off with Ferris Bueller. He's a righteous dude, say our Stuck in the '80s hosts.

Tue, November 15, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 17 (11.15.05)

Where U2 goes, hosts Steve and Gina will follow. Our '80s addicts examine the magic and stamina of the band and its music.

Thu, November 10, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 16 (11.10.05)

The rise of Ronald Reagan, the fall Communism, labeling album covers, and more. It's all part of politics in the '80s. Times media critic Eric Deggans visits the cast of Stuck in the '80s.

Thu, November 03, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 15 (11.3.05)

When it comes to Depeche Mode, everything counts in large amounts. Our '80s podcast heroes invite Times pop critic Sean Daly to join their tribute to the gloomy English electronica band.

Thu, October 27, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 14 (10.27.05)

You better love somebody .... might as well be Rick Springfield. Co-hosts Gina and Steve, along with St. Petersburg Times pop critic Sean Daly, put the spotlight back on the '80s teen idol.

Thu, October 20, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 13 (10.20.05)

In this week's '80s podcast, Gina and Steve are honoring "Valley Girl" Nicholas Cage ... "I Melt With You" ... sushi ... Hollywood vs. the Valley ... Romeo and Juliet. It's all there and more.

Thu, October 13, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 12 (10.13.05)

Where's Alex P. Keaton, Sony Crockett and Edna Garrett when we really need them? Stuck in '80s television, of course. Hosts Gina and Steve welcome Miami Vice addict and Times TV critic Chase Squires to their tribute on 80s television programs.

Thu, September 29, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 11 (9.29.05)

When it comes to rockin' podcasts, this one goes to 11. Hosts Gina and Steve invite Times pop critic and '80s addict Sean Daly to join their tribute to Spinal Tap.

Thu, September 22, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 10 (9.22.05)

Greetings, program! It's time to talk technology. The '80s were about a lot more than music and movies. Join hosts Gina and Steve as they relive the birth of home PCs, audio CDs, VCRs and more.

Thu, September 15, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 9 (9.15.05)

Hosts Gina and Steve only want to see you dancing in the Purple Rain. Whatever that means! Our '80s aficionados fight over the legacy of Prince's first movie and its outstanding soundtrack.

Thu, September 08, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 8 (9.8.05)

They make you cringe. And swear. And maybe even drive you to want to stick a pencil through your eardrum. They're the most overplayed songs of the 1980s and our hosts share the pain one more time.

Thu, September 01, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 7 (9.1.05)

Ready for some Journey -- any way you want it? That's the way you need it. Times pop critic Sean Daly drops by to admire co-host Steve's concert t-shirt and to discuss the '80s arena rock phenomenon of Journey.

Thu, August 25, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 6 (8.25.05)

Remember the movie Say Anything? John Cusack plays a character by which every girl would measure their boyfriends against. It's the first movie directed by genius film god Cameron Crowe, and it's -- dare we say -- a classic '80s flick. Also, a major Cusack fan stops by the studio to share her unwavering love for the heartthrob.

Fri, August 19, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 5 (8.19.05)

Gabba gabba hey! Any Blitzkrieg Boppers out there? This is your week. Hosts Gina and Steve take on the Ramones, the pioneering band that helped create the American punk rock movement. A special guest shares his own Ramones tribute song.

Wed, August 10, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 4 (8.10.05)

Happy anniversary, Sean Penn and Madonna! Almost. The movie and music icons of the '80s married 20 years ago this week. Hosts Gina and Steve, along with Times pop music critic Sean Daly, wonder how two stars with completely different personas hooked up in the first place and discuss how their careers changed after the divorce.

Thu, August 04, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 3 (8.04.05)

The hosts chat about their love affair with Footloose, Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins' hit 1984 song. However, guest Steve Persall, the Times movie critic, sets them straight on how bad the movie is. The '80s songs are reason enough to tune into this podcast.

Thu, July 28, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 2 (7.28.05)

Hosts Gina and Steve love tunes from the '80s, but they can't agree what to make of Paul Anka's new tribute album to the songs of their youth. Hear their arguments, listen to some song samples and decide for yourself: Paul Anka ... cool or bogus?

Fri, July 22, 2005

Stuck in the '80s Episode 1 (7.22.05)

In the first Stuck in the '80s episode, our hosts Gina and Steve discuss the glory days of high school, and the movie that defined and disrupted a generation, The Breakfast Club. Get in the know with movie trivia and interesting facts you definitely have forgotten.