https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/def-dave-s-1984--6877169enTV & FilmCopyright DavidnLauren Wrighthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b0cac6b9342a631131975ff627816f1.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/def-dave-s-1984--6877169Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:27:17 +0000DavidnLauren WrightDavidnLauren Wrightfeeds@spreaker.comA comprehensive, chronological journey through every aspect of 1984. Discussing music, movies, TV, sports, cartoons, headlines, comics, pro wrestling, novels and more as I make my case for 1984 as the Best Year Ever in pop culture.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-thompson-twins--73232021Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>19120dbb-b269-48a0-8276-8e3bb771a29aWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightFebruary 17, 1984 also saw the release of "Into the Gap", the most successful album The Thompson Twins would ever have.They enjoyed their highest chart success with singles like "Hold Me Now" and "Doctor Doctor", both from this album.This episode also...Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>2518false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-footloose--731067019e5558ef-3bbe-4c17-806b-60b0c11840f0Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:54:45 +0000DavidnLauren WrightInspired by a true story, Footloose hit theaters on February 17, 1984 and proved to be a huge hit, finishing in the top ten at the box office for the year.Lindsay Butler, co-host of the Children of the 80s Podcast, joins me for a look at the movie. I...2283false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-touchstone-pictures--72987904Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>76c7763a-41fc-4add-9939-a8b8a360bc90Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightDisney established Touchstone Pictures on February 15, 1984. This was a brand new subsidiary studio created for the purpose of releasing edgier material than Disney's typical family-friendly fare. Why did the company feel this was necessary? Did it...Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>2231false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-scorpions--728669189c46aeb5-2546-4131-84c0-d0f58e1421d6Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren Wright"Love At First Sting" hit American record stores on February 13, 1984. It would prove to be the Scorpions' biggest success, led by the classic Rock You Like A Hurricane.Real life rock drummer James Buckley makes his return to the show to help me talk...2120false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-winter-olympics--72793391PCY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Hc7R9J7NnuoKnbrF31YcG
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]]>80a96905-0308-413f-a1ca-21b84f11f4c5Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightOn January 27th, we got a new album from perhaps the least likely former Beatle. More than three years after his tragic death, John Lennon and Yoko Ono give us the "Milk and Honey" album. Twelve tracks, split evenly between the two artists.If I'm...
]]>2299false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-introducing-the-macintosh--72079572c9616286-3cbe-4242-895d-e19c2bc1c43bWed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightOn January 24th, Apple delivers the product that Ridley Scott advertised two days earlier. A historical day for Apple and for the personal computing industry, it is the day that the original Macintosh computer hits the market!I am thrilled to have the...2505false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-marvel-secret-wars--719865161ab3161f-99dd-45cb-b4cd-1c32f4bf5d75Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren Wright1984 was, among everything else, a big year for comics.And January 24th saw the beginning of one of the most influential and well-remembered events in comics history.On this day, Secret Wars #1 hit comic shops and publishing history would never quite...2710false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-hulk-hogan--718852328ccd6d5f-5c81-4c2a-9505-aada2158d3acWed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightIt's January 23rd and Vince McMahon has big plans for professional wrestling that will forever change the landscape of sports entertainment. The first step in his master plan is tonight's title change. Hulk Hogan, recently returned to WWF, pins the...2573false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-bon-jovi--71726106bda65f57-84cc-43af-a472-e2e56b7d0c74Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightOn January 23rd, Bon Jovi's self-titled debut album hit record stores. How did this album come about? What hits, if any, came from it? What impact did this have on 1984?I welcome back once again Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast...2057false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-airwolf--71545085https://www.youtube.com/@longboxcrusadeLinktr.ee/DefDave]]>a2f6f7f0-b83e-419a-94d2-9157e51901fbWed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightImmediately following Super Bowl XVIII on January 22nd, CBS premiered a brand new series that would prove memorable to an entire generation of kids. Boasting both a high-tech helicopter and Ernest Borgnine, Airwolf hit all the key demos.To help me...https://www.youtube.com/@longboxcrusadeLinktr.ee/DefDave]]>2402false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-ridley-scott-s-1984--71336298A Film By... Podcast:https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/
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Children of the 80s:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Oj8YAEgWuxixNOfMV7qOh
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Children of the 80s:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Oj8YAEgWuxixNOfMV7qOh
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Def Dave's 1984 YouTube and all my other links:Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>2183false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-van-halen--70813749To help me talk about it is Mike Munzen, a.k.a. Wolfman Mike, from the excellent 70svs80s Podcast.
70svs80s:https://linktr.ee/70svs80s
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]]>57be9e84-da6d-40ee-8077-1efb24ef9971Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightI start off with a mistake, saying January 7th, but it was January 9, 1984 that Van Halen gave us the album with the perfect name! They took over MTV and dominated the year with multiple classic hits from "1984", their most commercially successful...To help me talk about it is Mike Munzen, a.k.a. Wolfman Mike, from the excellent 70svs80s Podcast.
70svs80s:https://linktr.ee/70svs80s
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]]>9c6740fa-67e3-4e0c-b494-81d266cf3661Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightWe kick off the year the way every year should start: with a bunch of college football!Remember when January 1st meant something? All the major bowls were played on the same day, then we waited to find out who the pollsters chose for the champion. In...AU Wishbone YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@auwishbone301
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]]>2542false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-series-premiere--70171436⁠https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/⁠Jason Colvin, co-host of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast ⁠https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/⁠My Links: including the YouTube page for this show, plus the "Apples & Oranges" podcast and all my socials:⁠Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>d1d88531-67b7-4a2e-8f35-5992c2310058Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:44:06 +0000DavidnLauren WrightIt all starts here: the premiere episode of a comprehensive, chronological journey through what I believe to be the #BestYearEver in 1980s pop culture. On this weekly series, we will step through the calendar and explore every aspect of 1984. Movies,...⁠https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/⁠Jason Colvin, co-host of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast ⁠https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/⁠My Links: including the YouTube page for this show, plus the "Apples & Oranges" podcast and all my socials:⁠Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>2076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-introducing-def-dave-s-1984--70128908https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/Jason Colvin, co-host of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/My Links: including the YouTube page for this show, plus the "Apples & Oranges" podcast and all my socials:Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>a620ba97-5eee-4d9b-aac7-f9e22941d0cbWed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000DavidnLauren WrightIt all starts here: the premiere episode of a comprehensive, chronological journey through what I believe to be the #BestYearEver in 1980s pop culture. On this weekly series, we will step through the calendar and explore every aspect of 1984. Movies,...https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/Jason Colvin, co-host of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/My Links: including the YouTube page for this show, plus the "Apples & Oranges" podcast and all my socials:Linktr.ee/DefDave]]>2089false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/promo--700008566f577930-7d55-4d2f-8f87-4e277e95115cThu, 01 Jan 2026 16:22:09 +0000DavidnLauren WrightAnnouncing a brand new video podcast coming your way in 2026! David Wright, co-host of the Beatles vs. Beach Boys podcast "Apples & Oranges", is starting a brand new show called "Def Dave's 1984".This will be a comprehensive, chronological journey...60false11trailer