https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/children-of-the-80s--6613449enTV & FilmCopyright Lindsay Butlerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a198e4884341fbcf48d0366ea2be9c0e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/children-of-the-80s--6613449Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:17 +0000Lindsay ButlerLindsay Butlerchildrenofthe1980s@gmail.comJoin Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us. false9d01b060-5d8c-50b0-b6ca-fc7e455b3936episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dolly-parton-an-american-icon--74690105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74690105Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, Jim and Lindsay look back at the remarkable life of Dolly Parton. From country music staples  “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” to Hollywood and "9 to 5" we celebrate the talent, determination, and heart that made Dolly truly one...11851980s,80scountry,80smusic,dollyparton,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-downside-to-80s-tv-fame--74282531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74282531Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerBeing a TV star in the 1980s might have looked like the ultimate dream—but fame had a downside that most of us never saw. Three stories that remind us that being famous didn’t always mean having the glamorous life we imagined when we were kids...31641980s,80stv,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ferris-bueller-s-day-off--73831268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73831268Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:04 +0000Lindsay ButlerLife moves pretty fast...so you should probably stop and listen to us talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Jim and Lindsay along with special guest Matt Cook from the Spinning the Wheel podcast take a day off from reality and heading back to 1986 for...49311980s,80smovies,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/levar-burton-and-the-magic-of-reading-rainbow--73467126Reading Rainbow!

This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar Burton, relive our favorite memories, uncover behind-the-scenes facts, and explore how Reading Rainbow inspired a generation to love books. Whether you watched every episode or just remember singing “Butterfly in the Sky,” this nostalgic trip is one you won’t want to miss.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73467126Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerTake a look… it’s Reading Rainbow! This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar Burton, relive our favorite memories, uncover behind-the-scenes facts, and explore how Reading...Reading Rainbow!

This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar Burton, relive our favorite memories, uncover behind-the-scenes facts, and explore how Reading Rainbow inspired a generation to love books. Whether you watched every episode or just remember singing “Butterfly in the Sky,” this nostalgic trip is one you won’t want to miss.]]>24581980s,80skids,80smusic,80stv,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/middle-age-man-hall-of-fame--73225313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73225313Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay return to the Middle Age Man Hall of Fame to review the winners, the snubs, and the questionable decisions. Does Lindsay regret leaving anyone out? Plus, they revisit what each nominee was up to in the 1980s and reveal an exciting new...36131980s,80s,80smusic,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-slice-of-the-80s--73096943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73096943Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they travel back in time to an '80s-style Pizza Hut and then on to one of the last remaining ShowBiz Pizza animatronic bands. From the iconic red plastic cups and checkerboard tablecloths to the red vinyl booths and the pizza...31691980s,80smovies,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-billboard-hits-guess-the-theme--72979209
Listen to the playlist here: 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77lvfm8xRP8ifxR9D9oTG4?si=vDIqlN-bTZ-I26eAkdQVTA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72979209Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim has come up with another mystery theme playlist. What do these songs have in common? We've gathered a collection of chart toppers, party favorites, and timeless classics from across the decade all linked by a single musical thread. Can you beat...
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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77lvfm8xRP8ifxR9D9oTG4?si=vDIqlN-bTZ-I26eAkdQVTA]]>35641980s,80smusic,billboardhits,charttoppers,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/totally-80s-trivia-ii--72861586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72861586Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're going back to play the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, tv, and pop culture. And Jim surprises Lindsay with three nominations for the Middle Aged Man Hall of Fame. We're hanging out, playing trivia...28531980s,80s,80smusic,family,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-ten-summer-songs-of-1981--72764869

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Listen to this week's playlist here ]]>31711980s,1981,80smusic,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cake-tokens-and-rollerskates-the-ultimate-80s-birthday-party--72659759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72659759Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerBefore trampoline parks and laser tag arenas, birthdays meant paper hats, greasy pizza, arcade tokens, roller skates, and hoping your parents would spring for the deluxe party package. This week, Jim and Lindsay take a trip back to the ultimate 80s...33301980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse4156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-movies-of-1986--72557480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557480Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:04 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay as they revisit the movies of 1986.45231980s,80smovies,80smusic,80stv,generationx,genxfalse4155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guess-the-theme-musical-playlist--72447005
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 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72447005Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerWhat do some of the most memorable songs of the 1980s have in common? That’s the question we’re asking in this special playlist episode. We’ve gathered a collection of chart-toppers, party favorites, and timeless classics from across the decade, all...
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 ]]>34461980s,80s,80smusic,generationx,genxfalse3154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsay-s-out-so-let-s-talk-80s-crushes--72309635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72309635Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim makes a surprise comeback this week and teams up with Brad from the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast for a deep dive into their 80s celebrity crushes. 33791980s,80smusic,80ssitcoms,80stvshows,generationx,genxfalse3153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-s-out-so-let-s-talk-80s-crushes--72178231Totally 80s & 90s Recall podcast for a deep dive into '80s celebrity crushes! From Tiger Beat heartthrobs and sitcom dream girls to movie stars, musicians, and poster-covered bedroom walls, they revisit the stars who made the 1980s unforgettable. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and a few surprise picks along the way. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72178231Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim’s still sidelined this week, so Lindsay teams up with Dave from the Totally 80s & 90s Recall podcast for a deep dive into '80s celebrity crushes! From Tiger Beat heartthrobs and sitcom dream girls to movie stars, musicians, and poster-covered...Totally 80s & 90s Recall podcast for a deep dive into '80s celebrity crushes! From Tiger Beat heartthrobs and sitcom dream girls to movie stars, musicians, and poster-covered bedroom walls, they revisit the stars who made the 1980s unforgettable. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and a few surprise picks along the way. ]]>41001980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,nostalgiafalse3152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nineteen-eighty-ten--72076913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72076913Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week, Jim and Lindsay share a brief update on Jim's recovery following surgery. Since life has been a little hectic lately, we're replaying our very first Patreon-exclusive episode from January. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or...27021980s,80sculture,80smusic,generationx,genxfalse3151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-stars-who-rewrote-their-story--71883318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883318Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, we take a look at some of the most recognizable faces from the 1980s who took surprisingly different paths after their time in the spotlight. From Hollywood stardom to unexpected second acts, we dive into the career pivots of Danica...25461980s,80smovies,80smusic,80stvshows,generationx,genx,hairbandsfalse3150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-cartoon-theme-songs-finals--71721185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71721185Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Dave from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast, James from the Bad Movies Rule podcast and Jason from the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast to crown a champion in our 80s cartoon theme song tournament. 523580scartoons,80smovies,80smusic,80stvshows,cartoonthemesongs,generationx,genx,hairbandsfalse3149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-58-hours-baby-jessica-and-the-well-rescue--71539875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71539875Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerOn October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a narrow abandoned well in Midland, Texas—triggering a 58-hour rescue effort that captivated the nation. In this episode, we break down the intense rescue operation, the rise of...23861980s,80smusic,80stv,babyjessica,generationx,genxfalse3148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-cartoon-theme-songs-people-bracket--71332232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71332232Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Jason from the Dram Amateur podcast and Shawn and Jess from the Smoking Sounds podcast to pick winners for the poeple region of the 80s cartoon theme songs tournament. 49491980s,80scartoons,80smovies,80smusic,80stvshows,cartoonthemesongs,generationx,genxfalse3147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-who-wears-short-shorts--71171693
Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71171693Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerEnjoy this fan favorite episode from season 2 while we enjoy spring break.  Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week. 
Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week. ]]>31141980s,80scommercials,80smusic,80ssitcoms,80stv,generationx,genx,hairbandsfalse3146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-cartoon-theme-songs-creatures-bracket--71031577

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Children of the 80s Patreon page]]>61081980s,80scartoons,80smusic,80stvshows,cartoonthemesongs,comedy,generationx,genxfalse3145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-amigos--70862615The Three Amigos. In this episode, Lindsay brings the fun facts while we break down their biggest 80s moments, weirdest stories, and why these guys are still cooler than all of us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70862615Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0000Lindsay ButlerThree rock legends walk into a birthday party… and yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. When Alice Cooper celebrated 78, he was joined by Mick Fleetwood and Sammy Hagar —so we’re dubbing them The Three Amigos. In this episode, Lindsay brings the fun...The Three Amigos. In this episode, Lindsay brings the fun facts while we break down their biggest 80s moments, weirdest stories, and why these guys are still cooler than all of us.]]>32921980smusic,80smusic,alicecooper,fleetwoodmac,generationx,genx,heavymetal,sammyhagar,vanhalenfalse3144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/order-in-the-court-wapner-at-4--70705619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70705619Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerStep into the courtroom where reality TV was born. In this episode we dive into the rise of The People’s Court the no-nonsense style of Joseph Wapner and the real-life cases that made everyday disputes must-see TV. From small claims to big cultural...29021980s,80smusic,80stvshows,generationx,genxfalse7143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-cartoon-theme-songs-animals-region--70584085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70584085Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Dave and Rob from Totally 80s 90s Recall podcast and Def Dave from the Def Dave's 1984 podcast to pick winners for the animals region of the 80s cartoon theme song tournament. 61571980s,1980smusic,80scartoons,generationx,genx,themesongsfalse3142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-cartoon-theme-songs-aliens-and-robots-region--70431279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70431279Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:03 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by James from Bad Movies Rule, Brad from Pop Culture Yearbook, and Justin from Pop Culture Reflections to pick winners for the aliens/robots region of the 80s cartoon theme songs tournament. 56801980s,1980scartoons,80scartoons,80smusic,cartoonthemesongs,generationx,genxfalse3141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hold-please-the-80s-are-on-the-line--70243096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70243096Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000Lindsay ButlerBefore smartphones and texting, life came with cords, coins, and the occasional busy signal. In this episode, we dial back to the 1980s to revisit the everyday things that were once totally normal — and are now completely gone. From beepers and pay...32851980smusic,80smusic,generationx,genx,hairmetal,nostalgiafalse3140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80s-hits-from-tv-to-top-40--70127196

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Children of the 80s Patreon page]]>36671980s,80smusic,generationx,genxfalse3139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-slow-dance-at-the-middle-school-gym--69966792
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Valentine's Day Playlist:

Sappy 80s Love Songs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69966792Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:04 +0000Lindsay ButlerBreak out the slow-dance moves and the dramatic stares — we’re diving into the sappiest love songs of the ’80s. This Valentine’s special is packed with soaring ballads, big key changes, and absolutely zero emotional restraint. Join us on Patreon: ...
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Valentine's Day Playlist:

Sappy 80s Love Songs]]>435580slovesongs,80ssongs,generationx,genx,lovesongs,valentinesdayfalse3138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-anti-valentine-s-day-songs--69779047
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Anti-Valentine's Day Spotify Playlist: 

Anti Valentine's Day Playlist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69779047Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +0000Lindsay ButlerRoses are overrated. This week we flip the script with a playlist of top 80s hits that rage, brood, stalk, and side-eye Valentine’s Day. From broken hearts to bitter anthems, these songs prove love in the 80s was complicated… and often messy. Join us...
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Anti-Valentine's Day Spotify Playlist: 

Anti Valentine's Day Playlist]]>4326false3137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-a-serial-killer-crossed-pop-culture--69633092
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Children of the 80s Patreon page]]>29041980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,kaseycasam,nostalgiafalse3135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-memoriam-2025--69430906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69430906Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:15:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin us as we kick off the new year by looking back at the celebrities we lost in 2025 who influenced us throughout the decade of the 1980s.45171980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,music,robreinerfalse3134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1986-the-year-in-review--693350781986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69335078Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerRewind to 1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!]]>35921986,80smusic,generationx,genx,hairbands,tophitsfalse3133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/casey-kasem-counts-down-the-top-hits-of-1985--69255990 This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the legendary Casey Kasem, counting down the biggest songs of 1985.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69255990Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn 1985, America didn’t just listen to the radio — it counted down the top hits together. This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the legendary Casey Kasem, counting down the biggest songs of 1985. Listen to the 1985 year end... This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the legendary Casey Kasem, counting down the biggest songs of 1985.

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04nnKVv7szsGwJjLwElGT3?si=0sEBv5NZT3uwo4knPdBekg

]]>39501980s,1980smusic,80smusic,generationx,genx,musicfalse3132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christmas-that-saved-video-games--69191181why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully designed comeback plan. We revisit the chaos of the pre-NES era, the loss of trust after Atari’s collapse, and how Nintendo rebuilt confidence with the Seal of Quality, smart marketing, and games that actually delivered.

Stick around until the very end of the episode for a little Easter egg, er, Christmas present from us.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69191181Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn 1985, video games were considered dead. In this episode, we look at why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully designed comeback plan. We revisit the chaos of the pre-NES era, the loss of trust after Atari’s...why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully designed comeback plan. We revisit the chaos of the pre-NES era, the loss of trust after Atari’s collapse, and how Nintendo rebuilt confidence with the Seal of Quality, smart marketing, and games that actually delivered.

Stick around until the very end of the episode for a little Easter egg, er, Christmas present from us.  ]]>46771980s,80smusic,christmassongs,generationx,genx,nes,nintendo,videogamesfalse3131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-christmas-songs-of-the-1980s--69087337
It's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs released in the 80s that have become traditional Christmas hits. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69087337Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:09 +0000Lindsay ButlerThe flu has hit Children of the 80s so enjoy this Christmas episode from Season 2 while we recover from this hellish bug. It's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs...
It's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs released in the 80s that have become traditional Christmas hits. ]]>40371980s,80smusic,christmassongs,generationx,genxfalse3130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/totally-80s-christmas-playlist--68969319
Listen to our Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EzWaxAOrMsX4JVI2Qewjp?si=mnn5ZXJhQTCRtAmVZIBeJQ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969319Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, we’re diving into the best Christmas songs from 1980s movies — the classics that made us laugh, cry, and sing along with the TV on full blast. From feel-good favorites to unexpected gems, we’ll explore how these iconic tracks captured...
Listen to our Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EzWaxAOrMsX4JVI2Qewjp?si=mnn5ZXJhQTCRtAmVZIBeJQ ]]>389780ssongs,christmassongs,diehard,generationx,genx,homealone,merrychristmas,raycharlesfalse3129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-love-the-80s-tv-trivia-edition--68842402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68842402Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerFire up the VCR—it’s 80s TV trivia time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they tear through a stack of rapid-fire Trivial Pursuit questions, battling it out over the tv shows, stars, and cartoons that defined the decade. Let’s see who really rules the remote!26771980s,80smusic,gameshow,generationx,genx,thanksgivingfalse3128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-cover-songs-from-previous-decades--68750369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68750369Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:26:38 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they "cover" some of the best. 32641980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,thanksgivingfalse3127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-where-s-the-cranberry-sauce-a-review-of-charlie-brown-s-thanksgiving--68631735
In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68631735Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode originally aired in Season 1.  In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the...
In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing. ]]>27101980s,80scartoons,80stvshows,charliebrown,generationx,genx,thanksgivingfalse3126fullhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cQ8zTZqN12i5oVBiskFNM?si=o1J_bfOmRiGz9LImscfFvA&pi=PLQ6J-SCQyunr&nd=1&dlsi=40d944bd30c14cacthat not number one?” It’s a totally tubular trip through the decade of big hair, big hooks, and chart-topping tunes.

Listen to the playlist here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cQ8zTZqN12i5oVBiskFNM?si=o1J_bfOmRiGz9LImscfFvA&pi=PLQ6J-SCQyunr&nd=1&dlsi=40d944bd30c14cac]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68530157Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim spins ten unforgettable tracks from the 1980s, and Lindsay's job — guess whether each song actually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! From smooth slow jams to high-energy pop hits, some answers will surprise you, and others will make you say, “How...that not number one?” It’s a totally tubular trip through the decade of big hair, big hooks, and chart-topping tunes.

Listen to the playlist here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cQ8zTZqN12i5oVBiskFNM?si=o1J_bfOmRiGz9LImscfFvA&pi=PLQ6J-SCQyunr&nd=1&dlsi=40d944bd30c14cac]]>31901980s,80smusic,generationx,genx,hairmetal,hitsofthe80sfalse3125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-for-being-a-friend-the-story-of-the-golden-girl--68424383The Golden Girls — how a show about four single women “of a certain age” became one of the smartest, funniest, and most progressive sitcoms of the 1980s. So pour some coffee, get cozy, and — as always — thank you for being a friend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68424383Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0000Lindsay ButlerPull up a chair on the lanai and grab a slice of cheesecake — we’re heading to Miami to celebrate four of the most unforgettable women in television history. In this episode, we dive into The Golden Girls — how a show about four single women “of a...The Golden Girls — how a show about four single women “of a certain age” became one of the smartest, funniest, and most progressive sitcoms of the 1980s. So pour some coffee, get cozy, and — as always — thank you for being a friend.]]>32331980s,80ssitcoms,80stvshows,bettywhite,generationx,genx,thegoldengirlsfalse3124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freddy-vs-jason-who-owned-the-80s--68321864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68321864Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt’s the ultimate 1980s horror showdown! In this episode, we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast as we pit Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees against each other — not in the ring, but in the decade that made them legends. From Elm...41931980s,fridaythe13th,generationx,genx,halloween,horrorfalse3123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-ten-stephen-king-movies-of-the-80s--68234100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68234100Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerGrab some microwave popcorn and dim the lights — we’re heading back to the 1980s when every video store shelf had at least one Stephen King nightmare staring back at you. From haunted hotels to killer cars, we’re counting down the top 10 King flicks...39331980s,generationx,genx,halloween,scarymovies,stephenkingfalse3122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-halloween-themed-playlist--68141330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68141330Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerTo kick off the Halloween season, we're bringing back a popular episode from season1. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim...42891980s,generationx,genx,halloween,michaeljackson,spookymusic,thrillerfalse3121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monopoly-mayhem-the-great-mcscam--68055511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68055511Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThink the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 80s was just a fun way to win free fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few insiders turned the beloved fast-food game into a multi-million-dollar scam. From golden...3030@1980s,@generationx,@genx,@hairbands,@truecrimefalse3120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/totally-80s-trivia--67958824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67958824Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:09 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're playing the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, TV, and pop culture. In typical Jim and Lindsay fashion, we'll get sidetracked along the way with stories and memories. It's part trivia, part nostlgia...317080smusic,generationx,genx,hairbandsfalse3119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-hate-me-because-i-m-beautiful--67872160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67872160Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerFrom silky Pantene hair to the squeaky-clean world of Zest, the 1980s gave us commercials we’ll never forget. This week, we’re diving into six iconic ads that defined a decade. Were they genius marketing, cheesy camp, or a little of both? Join us for...27221980s,genx,hairbands,relationships,retrofalse3118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-goes-on-the-lessons-we-learned-from-80s-music--67787518Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems, they dive into how the music of the decade shaped a generation—and still speaks to us today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67787518Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay sit down with author Eric Shoars to talk about his book Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems, they dive into how the music of the decade shaped a generation—and still speaks to us today.Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems, they dive into how the music of the decade shaped a generation—and still speaks to us today.]]>32881980s,80smusic,genx,nostalgiafalse3117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-10-villains-of-the-1980s--67696578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67696578Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:09 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Def Dave to count down their top 10 villains of the 1980s. From over-the-top baddies to sinister aliens—and even a few surprise picks you might not expect—they cover the decade’s most memorable antagonists in all their...6079@1980smovies,@1980smusic,@80s,@genxfalse3116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-toy-story--67605724
In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his underwear? Which Care Bear best describes us? And why can't Lindsay stop talking about the Little Professor Calculator? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67605724Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand while Jim recovers from hand surgery. In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them....
In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his underwear? Which Care Bear best describes us? And why can't Lindsay stop talking about the Little Professor Calculator? ]]>41511980smusic,80smemories,80stoys,genx,hairmetalfalse3115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-songs-with-numbers-in-the-title--67524695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67524695Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerNumbers aren't for math-they made some of the best 80s hits too! Join us as we count UP unforgettable tracks that feature numbers in their titles. 41351980s,80smusic,bonjovi,genx,prince,sammyhagar,skidrowfalse3114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-geraldo-opened-the-vault-and-found-nothing--67449798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67449798Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerWhat do you get when you mix fearless journalism, a broken nose, and an empty vault? The wild ride that is Geraldo Rivera’s career. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay revisit the unforgettable TV moment that cemented Geraldo’s place as an 80s icon.21721980s,80spodcast,genx,hairmetalfalse3113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-80s-hits-multilingual-songs--67351960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67351960Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerGet ready to dance across borders! In this episode, we crank up the volume on 1980s hits that broke language barriers and blended English with other tongues. From chart toppers that sprinkled in Spanish to German one hit wonders we have a little bit...34721980s,80smusic,genx,madonna,michaeljackson,multilingualsongsfalse3112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-book-with-marshall-garvey-author-of-interstate-85-the-show-me-world-series--67263958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67263958Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week, we sit down with author Marshall Garvey to talk about his book on the 1985 World Series. Whether you’re a die-hard 80s baseball fan or simply love a good read, you won’t want to miss it. We’ll also have some fun with 80s pop culture as...39461985,baseball,genx,kansascityroyals,stlouiscardinals,worldseriesfalse3111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-an-era-theo-ozzy-and-hulkster--67183806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67183806Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to reflect on the monumental loss of three cultural giants who shaped our childhoods and left a huge mark on pop culture: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. It's a...30811980s,genx,hulkhogan,nwo,ozzyosbourne,thecosbyshow,wwefalse3110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-paraskevidekatriaphobia-aka-the-fear-of-friday-the-13th--67080836
It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67080836Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand. It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. 
It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. ]]>35971980s,80smusic,blacksabboth,fridaythe13th,genx,ozzyfalse3109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-coreys--66992032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66992032Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThey were the teen idols of the 1980s. Corey Feldman and Corey Haim lit up movie screens, magazine covers, and the hearts of an entire generation. In this episode, we rewind the VHS to explore how these two child stars took Hollywood by storm, how...39951980s,80smusic,coreyfeldman,coreyhaim,genxfalse3108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-goonies-w-james-from-bad-movies-rule--66905062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66905062Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:09 +0000Lindsay ButlerStrap on your treasure map and grab some Baby Ruths as we dive deep into The Goonies. We're joined by James from the podcast Bad Movies Rule as we revist the ultimate 80s adventure film. Goonies never say die!48241980s,80smovies,genx,hairmetal,thegooniesfalse3107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-ten-summer-songs-of-1987--668281121987 Summer SongsJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her favorites while Jim is sticking strictly to the formula. 


Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66828112Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay Butlerhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2bJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her...1987 Summer SongsJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her favorites while Jim is sticking strictly to the formula. 


Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b]]>28851980s,1987,80smusic,genx,georgemichaelfalse3106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cults-rhinestones-and-rock-stars--66734313
References used for this episode:

https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-hell-on-earth-11550785714

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Christian_Foundation
 
https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/article/rhinestones-madness-and-resurrected-corpses-the-love-story-of-tony-susan-alamo/   

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tony-alamo-cult-leader-musics-most-famous-jacket/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66734313Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, we dive into one of the strangest intersections of cults and pop culture: the story of Tony Alamo, his controversial religious empire, and the flashy, rhinestone-studded jackets that became an unexpected celebrity fashion trend in the...
References used for this episode:

https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/christhiaon-coie-speaks-out-about-her-stepfather-tony-alamo/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-hell-on-earth-11550785714

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Christian_Foundation
 
https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/article/rhinestones-madness-and-resurrected-corpses-the-love-story-of-tony-susan-alamo/   

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tony-alamo-cult-leader-musics-most-famous-jacket/
]]>33521980s,cults,genx,tonyandsusanalamo,truecrimefalse3105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheers-where-everybody-knew-their-name--66597263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66597263Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerPull up a stool and join us as we take a deep dive into Cheers, the beloved 1980s sitcom that turned a Boston bar into one of the most iconic settings in TV history. We explore what made Cheers not just a ratings hit, but a culteral touchstone. 35411980s,1980stvshow,genxfalse3104fullhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3G39VGxll0WfNxeSWhGp2Z?si=2742OfkeTt6wrAFCTsxSoA&pi=JA8JcSHxRwqnz

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66500481Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:12 +0000Lindsay ButlerBig hair. Big synths. Bigger shoulder pads. We went to see Guardians of the Jukebox, the 80s tribute band that doesn't just play the hits-they time travel. In this episode, we relive the glory, review the show, and breakdown the full set list. If...

]]>47271980s,80smusic,genxfalse3103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-pop-goes-the-country--66388695
It's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country crossover songs of the early 80s. Lindsay has all the feels and Jim maybe learns to tolerate country music just a little bit more as they count down their top 10 favs. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66388695Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode originally aired in season 1. We're bringing it back this week by popular demand.  It's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country...
It's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country crossover songs of the early 80s. Lindsay has all the feels and Jim maybe learns to tolerate country music just a little bit more as they count down their top 10 favs. ]]>51421980s,80smusic,countrymusic,generationx,genxfalse3102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clip-show-a-look-back-at-the-last-two-years--66303395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66303395Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are looking back at their first 100 episodes with a trip down memory lane. It’s the first-ever Children of the 80s clip show, packed with their favorite moments, epic throwbacks, and all the nostalgic vibes you love.46581980s,1980smovies,80smusic,genxfalse3101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/number-one-songs-of-the-1980s--66179122"One" or the number 1 in the title. We explore the singles that made "one" the loneliest—and catchiest—number of the decade. Join us as we sing along, reminisce, and maybe even bend the rules a little.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66179122Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week, we’re counting down the hits—but with a twist. These aren’t chart-toppers (though some definitely were); they’re songs from the 80s that feature the word "One" or the number 1 in the title. We explore the singles that made "one" the..."One" or the number 1 in the title. We explore the singles that made "one" the loneliest—and catchiest—number of the decade. Join us as we sing along, reminisce, and maybe even bend the rules a little.]]>35301980s,80s,genx,musicfalse2100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enter-sandman-sleepy-80s-anthems--66079140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66079140Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they drift into the dreamlike soundscape of the 1980s, exploring songs that evoke sleep. From the haunting synths of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" to the romantic melodies of Dan Hartman's "I Can Dream About...35171980s,80smovies,80smusic,genx,hairmetalfalse299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birthdays-book-it-and-pee-wee-s-bike--65958001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65958001Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are discussing random thoughts from tabs open in Lindsay's brain. We're all over the decade of the 80s. 2381false298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep97-national-lampoon-s-vacation--65883095tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-30:/posts/8713115Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by friends Bob and Jason to discuss the 1983 comedy classic National Lampoon's Vacation. Join in on this trip as they celebrate the movie and Children of the 80s milestone...Episode 100! 6015false297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep96-the-finale-tv-theme-songs--65883123tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-23:/posts/8709052Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Pop Culture Yearbook and Totally 80s and 90s Recall as they crown a winner in their 80s TV Theme Song Tournament. 6199false296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep94-part-1-sweet-sixteen-tv-theme-songs--65883103tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-16:/posts/8705618Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined again by friends from the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast, Smokin' Sounds podcast and Spinning the Wheel podcast as they pick the next round of TV Theme Songs. 4926false294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep95-part-2-sweet-sixteen-tv-theme-songs--65883100tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-16:/posts/8705619Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined again by friends from the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast, Smokin' Sounds podcast and Spinning the Wheel podcast as they pick the next round of TV Theme Songs. 3766false295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep93-who-s-responsible-for-apollo-creed-s-death--65883096tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-09:/posts/8702333Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay ponder who's to blame for the death of Apollo Creed. Take a listen, you may be surprised at some of the suspects. 2732false293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep92-revisiting-the-1985-oscars--65883110tag:audioboom.com,2025-04-02:/posts/8698906Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim breaks down the nominations and winners from the 1985 Oscars. Lindsay tags along while protesting. And the winner is.....Jim's improv song at the end of the episode! 3606false292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep91-part-2-2nd-round-tv-theme-songs-drama-region--65883112tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-26:/posts/8694768Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are at it again this time with Pop Culture Yearbook picking the next round of TV theme songs. Will your favorites advance to the Sweet Sixteen?!? 3707false291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep90-part-1-2nd-round-tv-theme-songs-wildcard-region--65883099tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-26:/posts/8694764Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are at it again this time with Pop Culture Yearbook picking the next round of TV theme songs. Will your favorites advance to the Sweet Sixteen?!? 4634false290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep89-part-1-2nd-round-tv-theme-songs-70s-region--65883108tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-19:/posts/8691208Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are at it again this time with Dave and Rob from Totally 80s and 90s Recall and Jason from the Dram Amateur podcast picking the next round of TV theme songs. Will your favorites advance to the Sweet Sixteen?!4163false289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep89-part-2-2nd-round-tv-theme-songs-sitcom-region--65883105tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-19:/posts/8691209Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are at it again this time with Dave and Rob from Totally 80s and 90s Recall and Jason from the Dram Amateur podcast picking the next round of TV theme songs. Will your favorites advance to the Sweet Sixteen?!3352false289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep88-1980s-time-capsule--65883130tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-11:/posts/8667623Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin us as we place iconic 80s items into a time capsule for future generations. Will your favs be included? 4393false288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep87-part-1-tv-theme-songs-wildcard-region--65883120tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-05:/posts/8664222Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Justin from the Pop Culture Reflections Podcast, Shawn and Jess from Smokin' Sounds Podcast, and Jason from Dram Amateur Podcast to pick winners in Round One of the Wildcard Theme Song bracket. 1805false287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep87-part-two-tv-theme-songs-wildcard-region--65883117tag:audioboom.com,2025-03-05:/posts/8664223Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Justin from the Pop Culture Reflections Podcast, Shawn and Jess from Smokin' Sounds Podcast, and Jason from Dram Amateur Podcast to pick winners in Round One of the Wildcard Theme Song bracket. 6448false287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep85-part-1-tv-theme-songs-70s-region--65883161tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-26:/posts/8659840Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Jason Colvin from Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, John Reid from the 30something Podcast, and Def Dave from the Apples and Oranges Podcast to pick winners in round one in the 70s theme song bracket. 1912false285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep86-part-2-tv-theme-songs-70s-region--65883127tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-26:/posts/8659841Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Jason Colvin from Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, John Reid from the 30something Movie Podcast, and Def Dave from the Apples and Oranges Podcast to pick winners in round one in the 70s theme song bracket. 6720false286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep84-part-1-tv-theme-songs-sitcoms-region--65883121tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-19:/posts/8655843Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerBrad, Pete, and Giff from Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast join Jim and Lindsay to pick winners in round one of the Sitcom Theme Songs bracket. 1876false284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep84-part-2-tv-theme-songs-sitcom-region--65883119tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-19:/posts/8655845Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerBrad, Pete, and Giff from Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast join Jim and Lindsay to pick winners in round one of the Sitcom Theme Songs bracket. 5751false284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep83-epic-love-and-loud-guitars-power-ballads-of-the-80s--65883114
Listen to our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Sg37pnGWEl7oQHeWcup6U

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-12:/posts/8652807Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they talk about their favorite power ballads of the 80s.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Sg37pnGWEl7oQHeWcup6U
Listen to our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Sg37pnGWEl7oQHeWcup6U

]]>4220false283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep82-part-2-tv-theme-songs-drama-region--65883173tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-05:/posts/8648770Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe have two podcasts joining in on the fun in this episode. It's Matt from Spinning the Wheel Podcast and Dave and Rob from Totally 80s and 90s Recall Podcast hashing out the best 80s drama tv theme songs. This one's so good it's a two parter! 5684false282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep82-part-1-tv-theme-songs-drama-region--65883115tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-05:/posts/8648767Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe have two podcasts joining in on the fun in this episode. It's Matt from Spinning the Wheel Podcast and Dave and Rob from Totally 80s and 90s Recall Podcast hashing out the best 80s drama tv theme songs. This one's so good it's a two parter! 1885false282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep81-the-1985-grammy-awards--65883129tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-29:/posts/8644607Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they revisit the 1985 Grammy's. They discuss what the Grammy voters got right, what they got wrong, and if they would make any changes 40 years later.  3178false281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep80-mr-belvedere-and-mr-baseball--65883133
Watch Bob Uecker's Hall of Fame induction speech here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dG5HCKeWA ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-22:/posts/8641183Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they discuss the 80s sitcom Mr. Belvedere in honor of the passing of Bob Uecker. We'll dive into the tv show as well as the life of Mr. Baseball himself-a man who wore many hats.  Watch Bob Uecker's Hall of Fame induction...
Watch Bob Uecker's Hall of Fame induction speech here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dG5HCKeWA ]]>2737false280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep79-the-movies-of-1985--65883132tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-14:/posts/8637636Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay as they revisit the movies of 1985. 3789false279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep78-in-memoriam-2024--65883135tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-08:/posts/8634163Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin us as we kick off the new year by looking back at the celebrities we lost in 2024 who influenced us in the 1980s. 3369false278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep77-1985-the-year-in-review--65883137tag:audioboom.com,2025-01-01:/posts/8631126Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay celebrate the new year by looking back 40 years to 1985!2771false277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep76-top-10-christmas-movies-of-the-1980s--65883144tag:audioboom.com,2024-12-25:/posts/8629027Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay count down their top 10 Christmas movies from the 80s. Really it's Jim's top 10 list but Lindsay plays along. There's even a Christmas miracle before the episode is over. 1782false276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep75-gremlins-a-christmas-movie--65883176tag:audioboom.com,2024-12-18:/posts/8625661Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are talking about the 1984 classic movie, Gremlins. Is it a Christmas movie, horror or comedy-horror? We break it all down in this episode. 3597false275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep74-christmas-songs-of-the-1980s--65883182tag:audioboom.com,2024-12-11:/posts/8622143Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs released in the 80s that have become traditional Christmas hits. 4037false274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep73-christmas-wish-list--65883124tag:audioboom.com,2024-12-04:/posts/8618852Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay get their hands on a 1985 Sears Wish Book and each make a list for Santa just like they did almost 40 years ago. 3459false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep72-80s-revival-classic-songs-new-sounds--65883139tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-27:/posts/8614810Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they "cover" some of the best. 3264false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep71-planes-trains-and-automobiles--65883150tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-20:/posts/8611057Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay review the John Hughes classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 4182false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep70-the-emmy-awards--65883166tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-13:/posts/8607624Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by their daughter Emmy as she counts down her favorite top 10 songs from the 80s. 3280false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep69-trailer-the-one-where-they-talk-about-friends--65883141tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-11:/posts/8606071Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThere's a new podcast coming to the BK Media Network! To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the start of Friends, Jim and Lindsay are rewatching the classic sitcom and reviewing it one episode at a time. Come along for the nostalgic ride back to the...72false269trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep68-mr-jones-and-me--65883134tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-06:/posts/8602473Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay remember American music icon Quincy Jones and his impact on the decade of the 1980s. 2803false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep67-ghosts-vampires-and-a-werewolf-in-london--65883189tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-30:/posts/8598658Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay pick one horror movie for each year of the 1980s. Some are spookily awesome, some are kinda scary and some are just plain awful. Jim confesses his love for the original Halloween movie which he claims is the best horror film of all...4515false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep66-happy-birthday-weird-al--65883170tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-23:/posts/8593965Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThey say it's your birthday....Join us as we celebrate Weird Al's 65th birthday along with Brian Colburn from the My Weekly Mixtape podcast. It's a polka party you don't want to miss! 6276false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep65-do-you-want-to-see-something-really-scary--65883168
It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge.

You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-16:/posts/8590365Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThere is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's...
It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge.

You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone]]>3017false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep64-garfield-s-halloween-adventure--65883140tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-09:/posts/8586935Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Brad from Pop Culture Yearbook to discuss the 80s classic, Garfield's Halloween Adventure. It's a spooktacular kickoff to the Halloween season! 3491false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep63-they-say-it-s-your-birthday--65883177
Listen to our playlist for this episode on Spotify at the link below:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Uon0Hqe8XqeF3ZLwYubfr?si=PvIFXNwkQfi-tGascSe9Sg]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-02:/posts/8580810Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Justin from the Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to discuss the songs that were popular the month they each turned 8 years old. The music spans the entire decade of the 80s and when it comes to "likes" there's definitely...
Listen to our playlist for this episode on Spotify at the link below:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Uon0Hqe8XqeF3ZLwYubfr?si=PvIFXNwkQfi-tGascSe9Sg]]>5933false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep62-remembering-james-earl-jones--65883181tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-25:/posts/8576753Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay take listeners on a heartfelt journey through the life and legacy of James Earl Jones, one of Hollywood’s most iconic voices. 3377false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep61-name-that-tune--65883184tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-18:/posts/8572787Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay welcome special guest, Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't be Serious podcast. Jason drops in to throw down a challenge to Jim. Who'll walk away with the belt? Listen now to find out! 3564false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep60-the-mandela-effect-misremembering-the-80s--65883190tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-11:/posts/8569030Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay talk about the Mandela Effect and things that lots of us misremember from the 1980s. 3624false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep59-phil-collins-vs-genesis--65883136tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-04:/posts/8565602Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn a tribute to MTV Friday Night Video Fights, Jim and Lindsay are pitting Phil Collins' solo career versus his work with Genesis during the 1980s. It's ten rounds of non stop action! Who will come out on top? Listen now to find out! 4564false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep58-i-don-t-care-anymore-the-phil-collins-story--65883196tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-28:/posts/8562358Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, Jim and Lindsay talk about their love of Phil Collins. They breakdown the highs and lows of his career and try to answer the age old question, why do people not like Phil?!? 3317false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep57-guitar-screechin-and-hair-bleachin-hair-metal-songs-of-the-80s-part-2--65883172tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-18:/posts/8557978Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Brad and Giff, hosts of the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast, to talk about their favorite hair metal songs of the 1980s. It's the first ever draft on Children of the 80s and this one does not disappoint. So grab your spandex...3601false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep56-guitar-screechin-and-hair-bleachin-hair-metal-songs-of-the-80s--65883152tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-14:/posts/8555727Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are joined by Brad and Giff, hosts of the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast, to talk about their favorite hair metal songs of the 1980s. It's the first ever draft on Children of the 80s and this one does not disappoint. So grab your spandex...4203false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep55-new-kids-on-the-block-had-a-bunch-of-hits--65883197tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-07:/posts/8552574Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they do their first concert review. For the first time in 34 years, Lindsay gets to see her fav band live and in person and Jim tags along for moral support. 3288false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep54-songs-that-make-us-happy--65883159tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-31:/posts/8549267Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay each count down their top 8 1980s songs that can turn their frowns upside down.  4945false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep53-games-of-the-xxiii-olympiad--65883178tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-24:/posts/8546001Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they go back 40 years to reminisce about the 1984 Summer Olympics. We dive deep into the stories that made the 84 Olympics special. Jim, the Olympics super fan, may even surprise you with the depths of his Olympic stats knowledge. 3558false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep52-monkey-bars-and-merry-go-rounds-the-1980s-playground--65883138tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-15:/posts/8542008Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's a very special episode of Children of the 80s. Jim's brother Matt joins us to talk about the dangers of 1980s playground equipment. It's an episode chuck full of 80s nostalgia. 2769false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep51-epic-anthems-a-musician-s-way-of-life--65883195
Shop podcast merchandise here: https://www.threadless.com/@childrenofthe80s]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-09:/posts/8538785Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they count down the anthems that best represent the artists who sang them. It's the best of the best on this 80s countdown! Shop podcast merchandise here: https://www.threadless.com/@childrenofthe80s
Shop podcast merchandise here: https://www.threadless.com/@childrenofthe80s]]>4406false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep50-baby-let-s-cruise-part-2--65883146tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-03:/posts/8533966Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe continue celebrating Tom Cruise's birthday by looking at his final four movies of the 80s. Listen to see if we think Tom deserves a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. You might be surprised by who says he doesn't! 4147false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep49-baby-let-s-cruise-part-1--65883156tag:audioboom.com,2024-06-25:/posts/8529787Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're cruisin' with Cruise! In celebration of Tom Cruise's upcoming birthday we're looking back at some of his iconic 80s movies. 4637false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep48-strictly-data-1989-songs-of-the-summer--65883142tag:audioboom.com,2024-06-19:/posts/8526170Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1989. Lindsay wishes Jim's list had more New Kids on the Block but Jim stuck strictly to the data. 4289false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep47-hot-in-the-city-a-summertime-playlist--65883199 Shop our podcast merch! http:..childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-06-12:/posts/8522055Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they count down their top 10 favorite summer themed songs of the 80s. Take a listen, you may be surprised at who makes the list!  Shop our podcast merch! http:..childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/ Shop our podcast merch! http:..childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/]]>3432false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep46-who-wears-short-shorts--65883149
Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-06-05:/posts/8518554Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week.  Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/
Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/]]>3114false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep45-those-summer-nights-are-calling--65883201
Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/ ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-29:/posts/8512792Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay kick off the summer season by counting down their top 1980s songs with summer in the title. Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/ 
Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/ ]]>2694false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep44-thunderlips-territories-and-an-idea-the-origins-of-wrestlemania-part-2--65883179tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-22:/posts/8509135Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's Rasslin' time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they wrap up their conversation on the first ever Wrestlemania.3166false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep43-thunder-lips-territories-and-an-idea-the-origins-of-wrestlemania--65883183tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-14:/posts/8505212Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim schools Lindsay on how Wrestlemania came to be. And he answers the age old question, " Why was Cyndi Lauper ever in the squared circle?".2410false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep42-best-sitcom-moms-of-the-80s--65883200tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-08:/posts/8501904Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn honor of Mother's Day Jim and Lindsay are counting down the top 10 sitcom mom's of the 1980s. Once again Jim creates a formula to determine who the best mom was while Lindsay always goes with her gut. Check it out to see if your favorite mom made...4639false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep41-the-australian-invasion-80s-music-from-down-under--65883143tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-01:/posts/8498540Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay discuss artists from Australia who took the States by storm in the 1980s. This group runs the gamut from soft rock to heavy metal to Funky Town.4458false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep40-trivial-pursuit-a-game-for-the-decade--65883145tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-24:/posts/8495053Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay discuss the board game Trivial Pursuit and the grip it had on us in the '80s. Lindsay goes through the history of the game while Jim gives pop culture highlights from 1981, the year the game is released. Finally, Lindsay throws down a...3554false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep39-we-are-the-world--65883191tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-17:/posts/8491690Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerOn this episode Jim and Lindsay review the Netflix documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop, which chronicles the making of the charity single, We Are the World. The biggest stars in American music came together in 1985 to write, produce, record, and...3389false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep38-always-something-there-to-remind-me--65883203tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-10:/posts/8488352Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode is all about those 80s songs that take us back to a time long ago. Join Jim and Lindsay as they look back on songs that pine for the past. 5608false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep37-we-re-talkin-baseball-extra-innings--65883148tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-03:/posts/8482864Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay pick up where they left off last episode. They're handing out Jim's version of the baseball Oscars and Lindsay stands firm on Crash Davis almost being the perfect man. Jim wraps up the episode with his All Star lineup of fictional...2872false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep36-we-re-talkin-baseball--65883157tag:audioboom.com,2024-03-27:/posts/8479339Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's opening day and we're discussing all things baseball from the 1980s. From music to television to movies baseball is the theme! Was baseball better in the 80s??? Jim thinks so! One thing's for sure, baseball movies were just better in the 80s! 4995false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep35-the-karate-kid--65883205tag:audioboom.com,2024-03-20:/posts/8476016Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis episode takes Jim and Lindsay back to 1984 where they revisit the hit film The Karate Kid. How has it already been 40 years!?! Jim makes his case for William Zabka being the ultimate 80s bad guy and Lindsay thinks we could all learn from Mr....5066false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep34-where-s-the-beef-a-look-back-at-1980s-commercials--65883155tag:audioboom.com,2024-03-13:/posts/8472541Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerPrepare for a trip down memory lane as we revisit the catchiest jingles, the most memorable catchphrases, and the unforgettable characters that became synonymous with 1980s TV advertising.3521false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep33-family-ties-unwrapped--65883154tag:audioboom.com,2024-03-06:/posts/8468985Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay do a deep dive on the 80s classic sitcom Family Ties and its iconic character Alex P. Keaton. Come along for the trip down memory lane and revisit the Keaton family.3872false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep32-iconic-black-musicians-of-the-80s--65883210tag:audioboom.com,2024-02-28:/posts/8465388Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin Jim and Lindsay as they celebrate their favorite black artists of the 1980s. Lindsay's list has some big stars on it while Jim remembers a few lesser known musicians.5806false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep31-the-movies-of-1984--65883162tag:audioboom.com,2024-02-21:/posts/8461052Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay in this episode as they revisit 1984 in movies. 3520false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep30-cupid-s-groove--65883158tag:audioboom.com,2024-02-14:/posts/8458086Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:43:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's our very first Valentine's Day episode! Join us as we count down some of our favorite duet love songs from the 80s. It's a treasure trove of love over here that you won't want to miss. 4481false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep29-everybody-s-working-for-the-weekend--65883206tag:audioboom.com,2024-02-07:/posts/8454558Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:08:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay each talk about what a weekend in the 80s was like in their respective childhoods. It's fish and spaghetti at Jim's house on Friday night and digging in the neighbor's trash on a Saturday afternoon for Lindsay. One thing they both...4590false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep28-interview-with-podtent-creator-shawn-jones--65883165tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-28:/posts/8446759Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:21 +0000Lindsay ButlerTake a listen as Jim and Lindsay are interviewed by Shawn Jones with Podtent. Learn more about how and why they started Children of the 80s, who’s really the brains behind the operation and what episode is their favorite. 3396false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep27-the-not-so-minisode--65883202tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-19:/posts/8434968Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerJim and Lindsay take a closer look at the theme songs from the 1984-85 Wednesday night TV line-up. Who knew Ms. Garrett sang a theme song??? Or that Alan Thicke was more than a mere actor??? Or that Lee Majors dated Farrah Fawcett??? We cover all this...2913false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep26-an-angel-a-stuntman-and-a-couple-of-doctors-walk-into-a-hotel--65883207tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-12:/posts/8429062Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerToday we do a look back at Wednesday night TV shows in 1984-1985. Jim gets hung up on a theme song that Lindsay's never even heard. Meanwhile Lindsay loves the fashion and shoulder pads that Dynasty brought to the table. It's been 40 years but we...4490false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep25-in-memoriam--65883151tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-05:/posts/8425549Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode we take a look at celebrities lost in 2023 who influenced us in the 1980s. 3925false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep24-jim-and-lindsay-s-rockin-new-year-s-eve--65883204tag:audioboom.com,2024-01-01:/posts/8423870Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:52:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're counting down to the New Year and celebrating all the great party songs of the 80s. 4989false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep23-toy-stories--65883211tag:audioboom.com,2023-12-01:/posts/8409666Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:20:57 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the...4151false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep22-where-s-the-cranberry-sauce-a-review-of-charlie-brown-s-thanksgiving--65883171




]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-11-17:/posts/8402729Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:22:41 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues...




]]>2710false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep21-game-show-flashback--65883216tag:audioboom.com,2023-11-10:/posts/8398564Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:18:25 +0000Lindsay ButlerJoin us as we discuss four of the iconic game shows of the '80s. It's a maze of memories as we talk about Win Lose or Draw, The $25 Thousand Pyramid, Wheel of Fortune, and Press Your Luck. 4214false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep20-trick-or-treating-through-the-1980s--65883215tag:audioboom.com,2023-10-30:/posts/8392090Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:53:43 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week we discuss what Halloween in the '80s meant to us. Join us on our trick or treating adventures as we reminisce about those hard to breathe in costumes, the yummy and yucky candies, Gordon Chumway's feet, as well as all the other Halloween...3240false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep19-back-to-the-80s-a-halloween-playlist--65883198tag:audioboom.com,2023-10-24:/posts/8389424Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:21:54 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim geeks out about MJ and Lindsay questions whether or not Ozzy really bit the head off...4289false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep18-paraskevidekatriaphobia-aka-the-fear-of-friday-the-13th--65883153tag:audioboom.com,2023-10-12:/posts/8383767Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. 3597false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep17-do-you-remember-music-in-september-part-ii--65883160tag:audioboom.com,2023-10-06:/posts/8379637Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's a Guess The Song game show addition PART II! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 3063false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep16-1980s-time-capsule--65883180tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-29:/posts/8376036Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:17:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're placing iconic 80s items into a time capsule for future generations! Will your favorite 80s things be included?!? 4393false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep15-do-you-remember-music-in-september-pt-i--65883167
This episode is brought to you by Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast. @recall80s90s]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-22:/posts/8372097Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:56:57 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's a Guess The Song game show edition! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.  This episode is brought to you...
This episode is brought to you by Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast. @recall80s90s]]>4097false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep14-the-fears-that-scared-us--65883214tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-13:/posts/8366784Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWhy were the 80s so scary?!? On this episode we break down the fears and worries that we had as children. Stop Drop and Roll, The Bermuda Triangle, and Quick Sand were all things we thought we would have encountered by now. And why did Robert Stack...2944false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep13-bill-and-ted-s-excellent-podcast--65883208tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-09:/posts/8364571Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:44:44 +0000Lindsay ButlerStrange things are afoot at the Circle K so join us as we hop into the phone booth and travel back in time with Bill and Ted on their excellent adventure. We're picking up historical figures and bringing them to San Dimas as we review this 1989 classic. 3784false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-of-the-80s-trailer--65883169tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-05:/posts/8362162Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:51:00 +0000Lindsay Butler51falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep12-minisode-pop-goes-the-country--65883193tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-31:/posts/8359478Thu, 31 Aug 2023 01:24:16 +0000Lindsay ButlerIn this minisode we dive deeper into some of the country crossover songs from the last episode that were covered by other artists...and a couple may surprise you! 1482false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep11-pop-goes-the-country--65883218tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-25:/posts/8356848Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:10:39 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country crossover songs of the early 80s. Lindsay has all the feels and Jim maybe learns to tolerate country...5142false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep10-minisode-tuesday-s-gone-with-the-wind--65883194tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-17:/posts/8352499Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:24:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's our first Minisode! We had so much fun recapping the 1986-87 Tuesday night TV lineup that we decided to continue the fun and discuss the best theme songs from that year. Be sure and listen til the end for a surprise announcement! 1221false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep9-tuesday-s-gone-with-the-wind--65883186tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-13:/posts/8349248Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:35:54 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're going back, way back, to the 1986-1987 Tuesday night TV lineup! Join us as we discuss how CBS didn't even seem to show up to the game, NBC was on the rise and ABC was definitely the boss!4019false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep8-pee-wee-s-big-podcast--65883217tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-06:/posts/8346036Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:51:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe lost actor Paul Ruebens this week so today we're reviewing his first Pee Wee Herman movie, Pee Wee's Big Adventure. It's a podcast adventure when we delve into this cult classic. And don't forget to tell'em Large Marge sent ya! 3358false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep7-book-it-a-superbar-and-hamburglar-s-jail-cell--65883163tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-02:/posts/8344255Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:35:52 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're back and better than ever! In this episode we're discussing Lindsay's love of fast-food in the 80s and her battle with the Hamburglar on the McDonalds' playground. Jim vaguely remembers eating at restaurants growing up but when he did he always...3032false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep6-ode-to-america--65883174tag:audioboom.com,2023-07-06:/posts/8331103Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:52:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe're feeling patriotic this week as we talk about 80s songs with the words America or USA in the title. We debate what makes a song patriotic and Lindsay confesses sometimes it's more about the singer than the song. Jim schools Lindsay on the Real...2991false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep5-pbs-fever-dream--65883212
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. 

Follow us on Instagram: @childrenof_80s 

Follow us on Twitter: @childrenof_80s ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-06-24:/posts/8322982Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:27:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerOn today's episode Lindsay's in charge and things get weird fast! Join us as we stroll down memory lane and discuss some of the strangest educational shows that PBS offered in the 80s. We'll be yip yip yipping all the way to Zoobilee Zoo with Slim...
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. 

Follow us on Instagram: @childrenof_80s 

Follow us on Twitter: @childrenof_80s ]]>2607false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep4-who-s-your-daddy--65883188tag:audioboom.com,2023-06-16:/posts/8318377Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerWe are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us.3556false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep3-adventures-in-podcasting--65883213
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-06-09:/posts/8315263Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:14:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerThis week we're reviewing the iconic 1987 movie Adventures In Babysitting. Join us as we travel on one misadventure after another through downtown Chicago and ultimately fall in love with Elizabeth Shue.  We are children of the awesome decade of the...
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. ]]>3073false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep2-we-built-this-podcast-on-rock-and-roll--65883175
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-06-02:/posts/8311288Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:38:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's our 2nd episode and we're talking about the decades most 80s sounding songs! We have lists, lists and more lists to go over with you. Lindsay shares her memory of clogging to Madonna, while Jim shares the awkward encounter of a classmate playing...
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. ]]>3099false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep1-school-days--65883192
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. 

Follow us on Instagram: @childrenof_80s 

Follow us on Twitter: @childrenof_80s 

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2023-05-26:/posts/8307861Fri, 26 May 2023 18:20:00 +0000Lindsay ButlerIt's our first episode! Today we discuss who we are and why we're obsessed with the 80s. We also dive into our school experiences which includes Lindsay letting down President Reagan, Jim's fear of scoliosis, and Lindsay's dad getting forehead...
We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us. 

Follow us on Instagram: @childrenof_80s 

Follow us on Twitter: @childrenof_80s 

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