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.”
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.
What songs, commercials and other pop culture touchstones trigger your nostalgia for the ’80s? Brad and Steve reveal their darkest secrets on this episode.
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?
Diane Franklin joins Stuck in the ’80s host Steve Spears this week to talk about “The Last American Virgin” on its 40th anniversary. It’s an epic conversation we’ve been waiting a lifetime for!
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.
