Born in the Eighties
2 friends, born in the 80s, raised in the 90s, and all grown up by the 00's.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 118 minutes
- Episodes
- 402
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Born in the Eighties 528: Let the Rain Come Down
Sometimes the best way to protect yourself from the rain is a black sith cloak.
Born in the Eighties with Kaila Yu
In this special episode we are joined by the author, Kaila Yu, talking about her new book "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty". Topics range from the import modeling sce…
Born in the Eighties 527: Full Lemon Mouth
Does Jon really need that gene sequencer? What home is not complete without a gene sequencer? Matt becomes Dr. Matt, Cat MD, and Spanky is really interested in Palmer Luckey's new gaming device.
Born in the Eighties 526: 3 Inch Pipe
It isn't the size, it is how you use it. Jon buys way too many laptops, and Spanky plans his trip to the tech mecca that is Microcenter. TJ shares a "snake" story, and we chat about the Switch 2, M…
Born in the Eighties 525: Bratfest 2025
Spanky had to travel 8 hours to eat a lot of brats and drink a lot of beer. Enjoy hearing the tales of a weekend in WI. We also talk about 3d printing, Jon buying stuff at auctions, and check out a …
Born in the Eighties 524: TJ's Tonsil Tales
We were gone for quite a while. We have explanations. Jon and TJ hash things out, discuss Jon's addiction to the UW SWAP auction, and TJ has thoughts on the Switch 2.
Born in the Eighties 523: Wheels
The Nintendo Switch 2 is announced, Jon and TJ talk about the Midwest Gaming Classic, and Jon is obsessed with his new Homelab. Spanky, why have you done this to Jon?
Born in the Eighties 522: To Borg or Not to Borg
It's Borg-en time! It turns out that cyberpunk actually isn't as cool as we all thought it would be, and you know that reddit is going to be mad at a woman that doesn't like a dog.
Born in the Eighties 521: Bespoke Tartar Sauce
That muscular cat can sure cook up some good grub. Pass me the bespoke tartar sauce that got the rave reviews online, I am nearly finished with my final fantasy 6 playthrough and I need some energy …
Born in Eighties 520: You Need Your Pancreas
Yeah, that little thing is pretty important. So, don't drink too much Nuka Victory Cola from your giant theater soda cup. Your Pancreas will thank you.
Episode art remixed from: Photo by Tima Miros…
Born in the Eighties 519: Gamer Card Revoked
Man, according to that guy on youtube that has a really slick goatee, I need to have my gamer card revoked due to my infection with the woke mind virus. Sheesh. I thought I was a real gamer, but I …
Born in the Eighties 518: 2025 - The Year of Luigi
Nintendo was wrong, 2025 is going to be the year of Luigi for sure. TJ is ill and missing, presumed possibly dead. We chat about Superman, comic book movies in general, Jon learning Japanese, and w…
Born in the Eighties 517: NAS Can't Handle the A.S.S.
Boy, can you tell what week this episode was recorded? Man, nothing bad at all happened to anyone or the world that week at all. I know we record these in advance, but man has it been a while... I…
Born in the Eighties: Christmas is Terrible 2024
Oh snap, we saw a big red one this year. SOS, amirite? IYKYK. Man, this was way too long right? Needed a script edit. At least we get to see sexy JK Simmons crawl around like a little mink. And …
Born in the Eighties 516: Hang Bag
Jon brings fanciful stories and treats from the fabled city of NYC. Note: Nobody Hangs Bag in this one.
Episode Artwork remixed from photo by Stephanie Ho: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-tote-b…
Born in the Eighties 515: Banana on the Back End
What a nice flavor, to have on the back end. You like My Hero Academia? We talk about it a bunch in this one. Man, those kids (not you Mineta) are the best right?
Born in the Eighties 514: Stolen Grandpa Valor
Jon continues having his mid-life crisis talking about the wonderful time he had back in college. Except when he went to parties and there were high-schoolers there.. ew... Also, just so you know, …
Born in the Eighties 513: The Crawfather
I'm gonna be honest about this one. Jon is definitely having a mid-life crisis right? Talking about college while his friends from college have kids moving into their college dorms. Life comes at y…
Born in the Eighties 512: The One Where the Computer Starts on Fire
So, there is a jump scare at the end of this episode. Do not worry, everyone is fine, how are you?
Born in the Eighties 511: The Summer of Video Games 2024
We chat about old restaurant franchises of yore, as well as the latest streamer controversy. Ah yes, you didn't break any laws, but that doesn't make it any less creepy. Now that the summer games a…