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.”
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Olivia-Newton John Tribute | EPISODE 644
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.
Episode 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.
Episode 642: ‘The Beastmaster’ turns 40
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?
Episode 641: Diane Franklin talks ‘Last American Virgin’ on its 40th anniverary
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!
Episode 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.