E36: Don’t You Love It When Your Math Teacher Shows You How to Use Sign Language While Watching Congo?
Release Date: 09/08/2022
E50: I Used to Live in an Apartment With a Xennial...right?
It Came From The 80s
A wise man once said, “All Good Things Must Come To An End”. And that statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to It Came From The 80s. On this final episode of the podcast Jay and Tony talk about what makes their Micro-Generation, Xennials, so special. Jay and Tony, like so many listeners, grew up in both an analog and digital world and have a unique perspective on life, technology, and the past that they discuss in detail in this final installment. Jay and Tony also talk about being the last generation to grow up in the “good old days”, and being amongst the first to...
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E49: The Time My Dad Met Billy Squier in a Parking Lot To Buy a Cable Cheater Box & Sneaker Phone
It Came From The 80s
Technology really is a fickle thing! One day an item is brand new, state of the art, and incredibly expensive, the next it becomes obsolete, useless, and gathering dust in your basement or garage likely never to be used again. If you long for the days of older technology, such as VCRs and rotary phones, camcorders, and Polaroid Cameras, then this episode of It Came From The 80s is for you! Relive these old memories from a time long gone with Jay and Tony, as they reminisce about technology items that just aren’t a thing anymore. The guys also share some tales from their youth about how they...
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E48: Was Oliver North's Brain on Drugs When He Spilled Drinks All Over My Brother?
It Came From The 80s
The 1980s were a joyous, tumultuous, and transformative period in the history of the world. However, at the same time, the 80s ushered in a period of news, information, and political change that we are still living in today. In this episode of It Came From The 80s, Jay and Tony reflect and reminisce about the decade that shaped their youth and the major news events that changed the world forever. From The Cold War to The Drug Wars, the 80s defined a generation as the first media-obsessed 24-hour news consumers in history. Jay and Tony chat about the most impactful and personal news...
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E47: The Monkey & Catfish Conundrum: Broken Windshield Wipers or Bare Hands
It Came From The 80s
Who doesn’t love animals? Well, Jay & Tony certainly do...from Dogs to Cats, Monkeys, to Bats, and even Birds and Fish, Jay & Tony aren't short on great pet stories from the 80s! Pets and animals are such a crucial part of many people's lives and in this episode, you will hear stories about both the history of pets and domesticated animals as well as fun anecdotes about the time that Tony went bare hand fishing and how Jay had to fight off a bat not once but twice. Yep, these stories all happened along with so many more. So if you love animals, or just want to hear some classic...
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E46: I Pity The Fool Who Doesn't Like Paulie's Robot
It Came From The 80s
The 1980s were a time for some of cinema’s great franchises, the decade where the blockbuster truly took off and sequels became the norm in Hollywood! Join Jay and Tony as they discuss two of these mega eighties franchises in the latest installment of It Came From The 80s. Yep, this week we are talking about all things Rocky and Indiana Jones! Jay and Tony tell stories of their introductions to these two famous franchises, which of the movies they like best, which lines are their favorites, which characters are their favorites, how Rocky saved us all from the Cold War, and how Indiana...
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E45: Shut Up Vladi! It's Time to Sing Happy Birthday
It Came From The 80s
In this special episode of It Came From The 80s, Jay and Tony talk about all things birthdays in the 1980s and beyond. This birthday extravaganza features the guys telling stories of their childhood birthdays, such as the time that Jay used some not-so-friendly words to tell his family to be quiet when they were about to sing Happy Birthday, or the time when Tony called a friend of his the wrong name for an entire year! Yep, these things all happened, as well as modern stories of surprise birthday parties and destination birthdays. So cut yourself a slice of cake, grab a scoop of ice cream,...
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E44: Don't You Forget About The Man in Motion and No It's Not James Spader's Feathered Hair
It Came From The 80s
Some decades are known for their movies and the actors that starred in them. The 1960s had The Rat Pack. The 2000s had The Frat Pack. And of course, the 1980s had The Brat Pack! Join Jay and Tony as they discuss all things Brat Pack in this latest episode of It Came From The 80s! The guys talk about their favorite Brat Pack movies, actors, lines, songs, and more. In addition to discussing the unique aspects of the films, Jay and Tony also discuss the staying power of these classic films that defined a generation! So don’t you...forget about tuning into this episode, as this is one you're not...
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E43: I Love Reading About How Much Richard Kind Loves Hot Dogs in Tiger Beat Magazine
It Came From The 80s
Madonna, Michael Jackson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, Mike Tyson, and Wayne Gretzky. If these six names bring you back to a time when the celebrity culture shined the brightest, then this episode of It Came From The 80s is for you! Join Jay and Tony as they discuss all things celebrity in the 1980s. The boys talk about who the biggest celebrities were back in the day, their earliest memories of the celebrities of the 1980s, and if they’ve ever interacted with or met any celebrities. Also this week the tables are turned as Tony quizzes Jay in a round of Where Are They Now,...
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E42: Mr. Shoop Saves Ferris and Doesn't Get Any Respect
It Came From The 80s
Who doesn’t like to laugh? Well, Jay and Tony definitely love laughter and they hope that you will too after tuning into this latest episode of It Came From The 80s. Yes, that’s right, this week your favorite xennials discuss the comedies and comedians of the 1980s. The guys discuss which movies are their favorites and which actors and actresses from back in the day made them laugh the most. Jay and Tony share stories of discovering the comedies and comedians of their youth, many of whom remain their favorites. So if the names Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, Bill...
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E41: Remember When Phyllis Diller & Swamp Thing Sang "Deck the Halls” at JCPenney?
It Came From The 80s
If you were an adult in the 1980s, there was one place where you had to go to be seen! That place of course would be your favorite bar. Think Cheers. But, if you were a kid or teenager in the 1980s like Jay and Tony were, there was a different place to go if you wanted to be seen! And that place was the mall. Think Fast Times At Ridgemont High. This week your favorite xennials are back with another episode that, if you grew up in the 1980s, may just hit you right in the feels. Yes, indeed, Jay and Tony are talking about malls and shopping in the 1980s. There was nothing better than heading...
info_outlineJoin your favorite xennials on this week's show as they have their “Back to School Special” and reminisce about all things school in the 80s.
Jay & Tony tell stories of the school bus, which teachers were their favorites, which classes they enjoyed going to the most, running for school office, climbing the rope in gym class, and so many more. In fact, this may be their most in-depth episode yet! So if you are in the mood to hear some tales from school in the 80s, and maybe relive your childhood, then you don’t want to miss this special episode!
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