Everything 80s

Rubik, The Amazing Cube was a short-lived Saturday morning cartoon show that debuted in September 1983. It was put together to capitalize on the red-hot popularity of the Rubik's Cube. It failed to f…

In this episode, I want to look at the importance—and power—of nostalgia during times of crisis. There is a reason we return to the same movies, TV shows, books, and other forms of entertainment when…

Today we are looking at the 1986 classic: Flight of the Navigator. I'll go through the plot, look at how this movie was made, some behind-the-scenes stuff, and explore some of the different themes in…

This is the final review in the Indiana Jones trilogy - the Last Crusade. We'll look back on what made this movie so incredible and what makes it hold up today. We'll look at some behind-the-scenes t…

In 1988, a relatively unknown actor was chosen to play the Caped Crusader in Tim Burton's upcoming film; Batman. And people went nuts. The great Michael Keaton backlash of 1988 was swift and severe -…

Today I am reviewing the second installment of the Indiana Jones franchise: The Temple Of Doom from 1984. We'll break down the plot, look at some behind-the-scenes stuff, and explore some of the them…

Punky Brewster was a beloved show from the 1980s, but was it too intense for kids? This episode is a look back on how this show came together, but some of the absurdly intense themes the show covered…

Today we are reviewing the classic 1981 action-adventure film, Indiana Jones & The Raiders Of The Lost Ark. George Lucas produced the movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, and stars Harrison Ford. We'…

To me, the 80s is the all-time greatest decade. And if the 80s were the Beatles of decades, 1985 would be its Sgt. Peppers. So many iconic movies, toys, tv shows, and items came out during this year,…

Today we're looking back on the classic 1984 science-fiction/comedy: Ghostbusters. We'll recap the plot of the movie, look at some great behind-the-scenes stuff, and break down the very deep and inte…

It's Hulk Hogan's Rock n' Wrestling, brother! This is a look back on not just the cartoon show, but the rise of the WWF, Hulk Hogan, and Hulkamania in the mid-80s.

Show Notes: Hulk Hogan's Rock n' W…

Today we are reviewing the 1985 classic, The Goonies. Produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Richard Donner, The Goonies is the story of the kids from the Goon Docks on a pirate treasure hunt …

The Nintendo R.O.B. or Robotic Operating Buddy was a robotic assistant for the NES that would play the games with you. The hype behind it was huge, but it turned out to be pretty lackluster. But this…

Today I'm doing a full review of the great Back to the Future. We'll do a breakdown of the plot, how it was made, some behind-the-scenes things, and some hidden things you didn't know. I'll also go o…

Nerds candy is the famous small, irregularly shaped, crunchy treat. Nerds first came out in 1983 but is not associated with anything to do with nerds or geeks. This is a look back on one of the most …

If you were around during 1983, you remember the famous "Where's The Beef?" commercial from Wendy's. This simple three-word phrase became a cultural juggernaut and made a star of actor Clara Peller. …

Turbo Teen was a very short-lived Saturday morning cartoon from 1984 about a kid that could turn into a car. The success of Knight Rider influenced the show with the hope they could make a more kid-f…

You may or may not remember Boglins, but these were a series of small puppets that came out in the 80s. These high-quality toys were created by people who worked for Jim Henson on things like Fraggle…

Small Wonder was a science-fiction sitcom that started in 1985. It was based on a robot girl named VICKY who lived with the Lawson family under the guise she was their adopted "daughter." This is a l…

This is a look back on the greatest game show of the 80s - and possibly all-time - Fun House. Hosted by J.D. Roth, Fun House put two teams of kids together to compete in challenges and then run throu…