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.
Author: Steve Spears
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.
The genesis of the ’80s: the 40th anniversary of MTV
The launch of Music Television changed everything – it impacted and twisted the very DNA of pop culture.
Episode 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.