Stuck in the '80s Podcast
Do you believe in John Hughes, day-glo colors, Han shot first, new wave music, Reaganomics, lip syncing on American Bandstand, standing in line for concert ticket wristbands, Alex P. Keaton, American Top 40 long distance dedications, and the existence of music videos on MTV? Then this podcast is for you.
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740: Reviewing 'MJ: The Musical' and the 2025 Voyage of The 80s Cruise
03/29/2025
740: Reviewing 'MJ: The Musical' and the 2025 Voyage of The 80s Cruise
Spearsy reviews "MJ: The Musical," the touring Broadway production about the life of Michael Jackson. We also cover our favorite memories of the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Seggies this week including Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at .
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739: Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s - Classic Rerun
03/22/2025
739: Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s - Classic Rerun
Remember our "Rock Dinosaurs" of the '80s series of podcasts? We did them about 14 years ago, and they were a blast. Basically we honored the bands we loved in the '80s that were already pretty successful during previous decades. This episode from 2011 honors the Bee Gees, Steve Miller, the Jacksons, Aerosmith and more. Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at .
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738: Drinking in the '80s (From 2006)
03/17/2025
738: Drinking in the '80s (From 2006)
Have we ever done a St. Patrick's Day episode of Stuck in the '80s? I'm not sure, but we definitely did a "Drinking in the '80s" episode a long time ago. Listen as Spearsy recounts his memories of the episode and then the actual episode, which was recorded live at the Green Iguana Bar in St. Petersburg back in 2006. Our Sponsors Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 20th year in 2025, at .
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737: Revisiting our Interview with Naked Eyes' Pete Bryne
02/28/2025
737: Revisiting our Interview with Naked Eyes' Pete Bryne
Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes was one of the first interviews I did solo for Stuck in the '80s. It was back in 2008 and I had just seen the band perform as part of the Regeneration Tour in Las Vegas. Pete and I had a great chat as he shared stories behind some of the band's biggest hits. Naked Eyes is playing on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise, so it's a good time to revisit this classic interview. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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736: Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert Interview
02/23/2025
736: Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert Interview
If you're a fan of 1986's "Labyrinth," then you need to know about the touring production of "Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert." Steve talks to Black Ink Production's John Kinsner about this amazing project. See the tour schedule here: Seggies this week include "TV Party Tonight" and "Spin Me Round." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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735: The Miracle on Ice's 45th Anniversary
02/22/2025
735: The Miracle on Ice's 45th Anniversary
It's been 45 years since the Miracle on Ice?!? That's insane. Back in 2010, for the hockey game's 30th anniversary, we did a pretty damn good job honoring one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. The episode features former co-host Sean Daly and St. Pete Times sports columnist Tom Jones. Enjoy the memories. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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734: Forgotten Hits of 1988
02/18/2025
734: Forgotten Hits of 1988
Do you remember the hit songs of 1988? George Michael, INXS, Michael Jackson - they all ruled the charts. But how many of the deeper hits do you remember? We honor the forgotten hits of 1988 with tunes from Paul Carrack, Bruce Hornsby, Roger, and Brenda Russell. Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Also, Please Please Tell Me Now. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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733: Rediscovering our Michael Jackson Thriller Episode
02/13/2025
733: Rediscovering our Michael Jackson Thriller Episode
While we enjoy/endure an unexpected break in new episodes, Spearsy decided to listen again to Episode 49 - Michael Jackson's Thriller. It's one of our favorite episodes and features co-hosts Sean Daly and Cathy Wos. We'll be back soon with two new shows. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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732: UK No. 2s of 1977 - Just Missed the Biscuit
01/31/2025
732: UK No. 2s of 1977 - Just Missed the Biscuit
Cast your mind back to 1977 - the golden age of disco. But in the UK, a lot of different songs were reaching the top of the charts. Here are a few that reached No. 2 on the British charts in 1977 but got no further. Featuring songs by the Sex Pistols, Space and Boney M. Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
01/13/2025
731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, Sheila E, the Hooters, Big Audio Dynamite and more. Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
01/13/2025
731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, Sheila E, the Hooters, Big Audio Dynamite and more. Seggies this week include Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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730: College Friend and 'Final Deadline' Author Derek Catron
12/28/2024
730: College Friend and 'Final Deadline' Author Derek Catron
In 20 years of Stuck in the '80s, we've yet to hear from any of Steve's friends from the actual 1980s. That ends with this week's episode: a conversation with former University of Florida student newspaper editor and now author Derek Catron. Derek talks about his new book "Final Deadline" and relives stories from their days in college. Read more about . Buy "" on Amazon. Visit the newspaper site online. Seggies this week include TV Party Tonight and Spin Me Round. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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729: Christmas Albums in the 1980s
12/21/2024
729: Christmas Albums in the 1980s
Who's ready for some deep cuts when it comes to '80s Christmas albums? This week's episode features tunes by Alabama, Dr. Demento, George Winston and Mannheim Steamroller. Plus, the return of "Stuck in the Arcade." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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728: Die Hard Tribute with Author Brian Abrams
12/18/2024
728: Die Hard Tribute with Author Brian Abrams
Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? We answer that nagging query and more with special guest Brian Abrams, author of "Die Hard: An Oral History." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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727: Inspirational Speeches in '80s Movies - Part 1
12/07/2024
727: Inspirational Speeches in '80s Movies - Part 1
Hoosiers. Dead Poets Society. Vision Quest. The Goonies. The '80s were full of inspirational speeches in our favorite movies. We start a new series with this episode on our favorite inspirational moments from '80s classics. Also seggies with Mystery Movie Moment and Name that '80s Tune. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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726: Movie and Music Turkeys of the '80s (2018 Thanksgiving Episode)
11/21/2024
726: Movie and Music Turkeys of the '80s (2018 Thanksgiving Episode)
After 20 years, can you blame us for not coming up with another original idea for a Thanksgiving podcast? Here's "Turkeys of the '80s" - our show from 2018, featuring Jen with One N and B-Rad as co-hosts. We honor the movies and music that were real "turkeys" in our beloved decade. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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725: Reliving the Steve Perry Interview
11/12/2024
725: Reliving the Steve Perry Interview
Come relive the glory days of Stuck in the '80s and journey back to 2011 when Spearsy got the chance to interview former Journey frontman Steve Perry. Oh, it's a classic chat full of twists, turns and revelations galore. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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724: 'The Terminator' Turns 40
11/03/2024
724: 'The Terminator' Turns 40
Come with me if you want to live! It's the 40th anniversary of "The Terminator." Share your favorite movie quotes and decide once and for all if AI is really something that's going to destroy the planet any day now. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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723: Two-Hit Wonders of the '80s Part 2
10/20/2024
723: Two-Hit Wonders of the '80s Part 2
Do you hate the term "one-hit wonders?" How do you feel about "two-hit wonders?" Many of the bands we loved in the '80s only reached the Billboard Top 40 twice in their career. We celebrate four more of them today, including General Public and a-Ha. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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722: Interview with T'Pau's Carol Decker
10/06/2024
722: Interview with T'Pau's Carol Decker
T'Pau ruled the British charts in the late '80s with hits such as "China in Your Hand" and "Valentine." In the U.S., "Heart and Soul" was the band's breakthrough single. T'Pau's Carol Decker visits with the podcast to talk about her band's history and the upcoming performance on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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721: Year 9 of The 80s Cruise with Joey Fairchild
09/29/2024
721: Year 9 of The 80s Cruise with Joey Fairchild
The 80s Cruise is sailing into its ninth year in 2025 - will you be with us? If you're on the fence about joining us in March 2025, ECP's Joey Fairchild joins the show to talk about what's planned for the upcoming voyage. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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720: Forgotten Hits of 1987
09/21/2024
720: Forgotten Hits of 1987
It's hard to forget the hits from 1987, but we've managed to find six tunes that don't get enough love these days. It's a new installment of our "Forgotten Hits of the '80s" series, featuring tunes by Huey Lewis, Peter Cetera, Europe, Samantha Fox and more. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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719: Remembering James Earl Jones
09/12/2024
719: Remembering James Earl Jones
We've lost James Earl Jones, but the characters he breathed life into remain with us forever. We honor the late actor with a Top 5 list of our favorite roles from the '80s and beyond. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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718: Review of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
09/08/2024
718: Review of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
What do we think of the new 'Beetlejuice' sequel, aptly titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?' Does Michael Keaton make a grand return? Does Winona Ryder ever age? We answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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717: Summer Music and Movies in the '80s
08/31/2024
717: Summer Music and Movies in the '80s
Do you miss the movies and music from summers in the '80s? Good! Do you miss the show we did on this topic in 2008? Good, because here it is again. This should be our final re-run episode of the season. Still, this is one of our all-time favorites. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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716: Red Scare Movies of the 1980s | Rerun from 2008
08/22/2024
716: Red Scare Movies of the 1980s | Rerun from 2008
Our unexpected summer break continues, so Spearsy offers a new introduction to our 2008 episode about Red Scare movies of the '80s. Our good friend "Jeff in Cuba" was in the studio for this memorable show, which includes talk about "Red Dawn," "Top Gun" and more. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, The Alarm, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, From the Jam and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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715: Remembering the late Greg Kihn
08/15/2024
715: Remembering the late Greg Kihn
Greg Kihn, the musician behind "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song," passed away in August 2024. He was a guest on Stuck in the '80s back in 2011, so to honor him, we'll play this episode again, along with some commentary by Spearsy before the show starts. Greg will be missed. One of our favorite interviews. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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714: Movie Showdown - Enemy Mine vs. Officer and a Gentleman
08/11/2024
714: Movie Showdown - Enemy Mine vs. Officer and a Gentleman
We lost a true star with the passing of Louis Gossett Jr. In this week's episode, we stage an '80s movie showdown featuring two of his classics: "Enemy Mine" vs. "An Officer and a Gentleman." Plus Mystery Movie Moment and Name That '80s Tune. Featuring special guest co-host Chuck Coverly. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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713: Looking Back on 19 Years of Stuck in the '80s
07/26/2024
713: Looking Back on 19 Years of Stuck in the '80s
Stuck in the '80s had another birthday. On July 25, 2024, we turned 19 years old. That means today - July 26 - is officially the beginning of our 20th year of podcasting about the '80s music, movies and pop culture. In 2017, frequent guest co-host "Gayle from D.C." interviewed Spearsy and Brad about the podcast's history and memorable moments. What better way to begin our 20th year than by looking at the 19 years already in the can. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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712: Neverending Story's Tami Stronach's 'Man and Witch'
07/18/2024
712: Neverending Story's Tami Stronach's 'Man and Witch'
Who didn't absolutely love 10-year-old Tami Stronach in 1984's "The Neverending Story?" Tami is back 40 years later with "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps." It's a much-needed nod to the fantasy movies we grew up loving. Tami talks about the new movie and her memories of "Neverending Story." The new movie is showing via Fathom Events nationwide on July 28 and 30. "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps" is playing near you. Follow on Twitter. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy Bell of Erasure. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to . Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our . The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at .
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