Everything 80s
Episodes
Rewind: When Video Games Were Almost Banned
Host Jamie explores the 1982 backlash against video games, tracing fears of youth corruption from comic books to the arcade craze.
How Vitamins Became Candy in the 1980s
This episode explores how the 1980s deregulation of children’s advertising led to a boom in candy-like health products, including Flintstone vitamins, Pac-Man vitamins, and sugary fortified cereals.
The Karate Kid: Rocky for Kids
This episode of the Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast provides a deep dive into the 1984 classic *The Karate Kid*.
When the World Was on the Brink of War
This episode explores the peak Cold War tensions of 1983, including the Able Archer exercise and Reagan’s “Evil Empire” speech, which nearly triggered nuclear war.
Fox: The Launch of the Fourth Network
The Improbable Success of CNN in the 1980s
This episode of Everything '80s details the launch and rise of CNN, exploring Ted Turner’s risky bet on 24-hour news.
The Rise of TBS: From UHF to Superstation
The Return of Halley's Comet
Host Jamie explores the 1986 return of Halley’s Comet, contrasting the technological leaps since its 1910 appearance with the era’s defining tragedies.
The Magical Summer of 1986: Movies, Music, and Mall Culture
Host Jamie explores the cultural peak of summer 1986, detailing the rise of mall culture, neon fashion, and iconic music from Madonna and Bon Jovi.
The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made
This episode of Everything 80s explores the chaotic production of the 1981 film Roar, starring Tippi Hedren, Noel Marshall, and Melanie Griffith.
10 Iconic Albums From 1986 That Just Turned 40
Host Jamie reviews ten defining albums from 1986, a pivotal year for music history.
The Legend of Zelda: The History of the Golden Game
Host Jamie explores the 40-year legacy of The Legend of Zelda, tracing its origins to Shigeru Miyamoto’s childhood adventures and his work on Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros.