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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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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!

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.