Best 1980 Something Podcasts (2024)

In the 44 years since John Lennon's death, the trauma of that night is still as raw, so much so that, for most people, the facts of what went down are far too painful still to examine closely. But when one does, as returning guest David Whelan has, they depict sometihng far more disturbing and sinister than the story we thought we knew. Whelan's re…

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1980 Something Happy Halloween 2024 2:00:00

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EPISODE 118: LONGLEGS (2024) 54:56

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Longlegs. Join Scott and Rick as they analyze all the data for 2024's Longlegs. Is this serial killer flick worth the investigation, or should it be filed away in the basement and left unsolved?By Rick & Scott

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1980 Something 10-30-2024 2:00:00

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S2 Ep67: Ghosts, Vampires and a Werewolf in London 1:15:14

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Jim 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 time. While Lindsay wonders if her memory of seeing Gremlins in the theater is just a fever dream.…

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1980 Something 10-29-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-28-2024 2:00:00

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Explaining This Election's Local Ballot Proposals With NYC Votes 28:47

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As we near election day and early voting continues, we discuss the six ballot proposals for New York City voters with Eric Friedman, of NYC Votes, an initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, the independent city agency that ensures local elections are fair, inclusive, and open. For more, including detailed info about each proposal, v…

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93. Benjamin Barfoot's Daddy's Head (2024) 1:11:26

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Is it folk horror? Is it Babadookie? Is it sci-fi? We're not really sure from whence this sub-step monster was spawned, but we know we mostly liked it with a few quabbles. How long can we spend discussing the quabbles you ask? Well, you're in luck, because you're about to find out while listening to this thoughtful and un-biased think piece about t…

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1980 Something 10-25-2024 3:00:00

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1980 Something 10-24-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-23-2024 2:00:00

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S2 Ep66: Happy Birthday, Weird Al! 1:44:35

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They 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!By Children of the 80s

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1980 Something 10-22-2024 3:00:00

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292: The Comedy of The Beatles with Jeff Martin 1:47:46

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An essential component of The Beatles' appeal was their sense of humour, showcased not only in their two feature films (A Hard Day's Night, Help!) but also their TV appearances, interviews and even their music. TV comedy writer (Late Night with David Letterman, The Simpsons) Jeff Martin returns to the show to discuss how this facet of their talents…

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Breast Cancer Treatment, Signs and Symptoms from Maimonides Medical Center 15:53

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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're joined by Dr. Patrick Borgen, Chair, Surgery and Director of the Breast Cancer Program at Maimonides Medical Center. After working at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Borgen came to Maimonides to work with patients from under-resourced communities. Maimonides Health is Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serv…

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ATLAS OBSCURA: WILD LIFE 14:34

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At a time when it feels like you can visit anywhere in the world with a mouse click, the new book ATLAS OBSCURA: WILD LIFE finds a way to reinvigorate a sense of wonder about the natural world. With hundreds of entries -- gorgeous images, first person interviews, and engaging details, ATLAS OBSCURA: WILD LIFE covers every continent—from the deepest…

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1980 Something 10-18-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-17-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-16-2024 2:00:00

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S2 Ep65: Do You Want To See Something Really Scary?!?! 50:16

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There 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 fears and the summit of his knowledge. You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone…

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1980 Something 10-15-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-14-2024 2:00:00

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The Long Island Chrysanthemum Show, Nov 2-3 in Farmingdale, NY 14:05

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John Capobianco is President of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society, host of the 69th Annual Long Island Chrysanthemum Show Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 in Farmingdale, Long Island. John has a wealth of knowledge about mums and bonsai, as he’s also active with the Bonsai Society of Greater New York, and taught the art of bonsai at …

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Why Hunger and Hungerthon 2024 14:28

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Every fall, Hungerthon is annual radio tradition, organized by Why Hunger to educate listeners across the U.S. and raise critical funds to end hunger in America. WhyHunger’s Amplified concert kicks off Hungerthon 2024 on Tuesday, October 15 at Irving Plaza. Our guest Jenique Jones, Executive Director of Why Hunger, talks about addressing the root c…

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92. Pascal Laugier's Martyrs (2008) 1:14:50

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New? Not so much. French? Absolue! Extremity? Not for long. Join us as we explore the surprising twists and turns of this horror masterpiece directed by a real piece of work. That's right, it's Pascal Laugier's 2008 masterpiece: Martyrs. Are we all victims, monsters, or dancers? You be the judge, then witness your own guilt... or something. Bourgeo…

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1980 Something 10-11-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-10-2024 2:00:00

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EPISODE 117: INFESTED (2023) 42:04

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Infested. Join Morris and Rick as they sink their fangs into this French creepy crawler flick. Does Infested spawn a new title to the growing web of insect films, or does it require a quick call to the Orkin man with can of Raid in hand?By Morris & Rick

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1980 Something 10-09-2024 2:00:00

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S2 Ep64: Garfield's Halloween Adventure 58:10

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Jim 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!By Children of the 80s

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1980 Something 10-08-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-07-2024 2:00:00

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THE SIEGE: An unprecedented account of The Six-Day Hostage Crisis In London, in 1980 15:58

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November 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis. And while the current hostage situation in the Middle East also continues, a new book about one of history's most harrowing hostage situations and rescue attempts could not be more timely. Our guest is Ben Macintyre, author of THE SIEGE, an unprecedented account of The Six-Day …

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Anthos | Home On Their Unique Model to Ease The Housing Crisis in NYC 14:27

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Like other cities, New York City has a growing crisis of homelessness, and a systemic challenge of using housing vouchers to secure housing. Our guest is Laura Lazarus, co-founder of Anthos | Home, which works to make every step of the voucher process easier for both future tenants participating landlords. For more, visit anthoshome.org.…

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1980 Something 10-04-2024 2:00:00

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1980 Something 10-03-2024 3:00:00

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1980 Something 10-02-2024 2:00:00

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S2 Ep63: They Say It's Your Birthday 1:38:52

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Jim 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 an odd man out! Listen to our playlist for this episode on Spotify at the link below: https://open.s…

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1980 Something 10-01-2024 2:00:00

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