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.
Author: Steve Spears
Episode 612: ‘Stand by Me’ Turns 35
“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.
Episode 611: Val Kilmer – A Look at the New Documentary of the ’80s Actor
Val Kilmer’s life and career are 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.
Episode 610: Soccer Guru Roger Bennett talks ’80s pop culture
“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.”
Episode 609: Songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 but no farther
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.
Episode 608: Ad jingle Earworms of the ’80s – Part 2
We have more TV commercial jingles from the ’80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more.