Best Totally 80s And 90s Recall Podcasts (2024)

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Spaceballs (1987) 1:34:18

42m ago1:34:18

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Hopefully our podcast isn’t jammed this week, but you can never be too ready for Lonestar’s famous raspberry. In this episode, we are visiting the hilarious, classic Mel Brook’s masterpiece, Spaceballs. The time has come for Dave, Rob and the Movie Hound to board the Winnebago and blast around the galaxy avoiding Pizza the Hut, Dark Helmet, Colonel…

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Stuff We've Missed: Married...with Children / Interview with Author Richard Gurman 1:30:00

4h ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Send us a Text Message. This is a special episode as not only do we discuss a great show we all enjoyed, Married...with Children; but we also get to do it by interviewing one of the main writers of the show itself, Richard Gurman. His recently released book Married… with Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX an…

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Top Alternative Songs of 1993 1:35:17

2h ago1:35:17

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Alternative music swept the nation in the early 90s. By 1993, “grunge” music was dominating not only the alternative charts, but the hot 100 and MTV as well. Nirvana was huge, and Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots and others going mainstream has allowed other lesser known bands to be found and at least have 1 or 2 songs become popular. In 1993, altern…

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Stuff We've Missed: George Michael - Faith / Top Solo Artists who Came from Groups 1:07:19

3h ago1:07:19

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Send us a Text Message. C-c-c-c-c'mon! It's time to revisit one of our favorite albums of the 80s: Faith by George Michael from 1987. Tons of hit singles, great videos, and a lot of specific nostalgia all came out of this solo debut. We share all those wonderful memories and break down each track. Then we get draftin'. Since George Michael was in W…

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Billboard Hot 100; Hits of 1991 1:44:35

8d ago1:44:35

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Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Paula Abdul and Bryan Adams ruled the Billboard charts in 1991. This week, Rob and Dave have looked at the Hot 100 charts for each month during a great year of music. We’ll specifically check out the debut songs of each month on the charts and select songs for each other to see who is the actual best friend. There'll be s…

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Stuff We've Missed: The Princess Bride (1987) / Best Family Friendly Movies (Non-Animated) 1:18:11

5d ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Send us a Text Message. What is a perfect movie to you? For us, the obvious answer is The Princess Bride. Of all the movies we haven't covered yet on PCY, this is most inconceivable omission. Well, here we go! Get out your swords, put on your six-fingered gloves, and fetch that pitcher; it's time talk about this Rob Reiner classic starring Cary Elw…

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July 4th Show 1:14:08

21d ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Fireworks, Apple Pie and barbecues are what the 4th of July is known for every year. The 80s and 90s were no different with huge songs and movies in pop culture that captured the feeling of patriotism and overall great feelings. This week, Dave and Rob will take a look at some music and other pop culture events that made the 4th of July so awesome …

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July Selection Show / Choosing Topics from Great Movies, Albums, Shows We Have Yet to Cover 45:35

13d ago45:35

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Send us a Text Message. This month we're covering things we missed the first time around. In this episode, we sift through options each of us would like to discuss and narrow them down to our final choices. Listen in as we cover a lot of ground. If we mention something you'd like us to cover, let us know! We are always open to suggestions. If you e…

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Best Hip Hop, R&B and Rap of 1998 1:36:50

20d ago1:36:50

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From Jay-Z to Big Pun, Will Smith and DMX, 1998 provided 90s kids and the world with some memorable and straight banging Hip Hop, R&B and Rap. On this episode, Rob and Dave will go through some of their favorites from a year when MTV’s TRL debuted and hip hop had slowly started taking over the musical landscape on TV and the radio from the mid 90s …

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Blockbuster Movies + Drop a Bomb with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Podcast 1:21:40

19d ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Send us a Text Message. More guests! This week we welcome Dave and Rob from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast! On their show they cover all kinds of great movies and music, and you must check them out. In this episode they've been tasked with drafting the biggest box office hits from the decades they cover, but with a twist. For our last choic…

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The Goonies (1985) 1:47:08

27d ago1:47:08

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This week we’re traveling to the Goon Docks to join up with Mikey, Brand, Chunk, Mouth and the others to look for an elusive, possibly life saving treasure. Much like our gang of outcast children, Dave, Rob and Kurt will go on their own adventure this week looking at the 1985, all time classic, The Goonies. The gang will try to remember all of the …

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Saturday Morning Cartoons with Children of the 80s Podcast! 1:06:13

27d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Send us a Text Message. This week we welcome some wonderful guests: Jim and Lindsay from the podcast Children of the 80s! Their show is steeped in nostalgia and covers all facets of the 80s. Talking about Saturday Morning Cartoons feels like a match made in heaven. This episode in fact drips in nostalgia and memories. While we talk we remember thin…

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1990s Top Music Videos 1:49:23

1M ago1:49:23

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Innovation, a boom in musical genres and high production values made Music Videos in the 1990s memorable. From the storytelling of the early 90s to the bright colors and audacious budget’s of the late 90s, music videos became an event that was not to be missed. This week, Dave and Rob will take a look back and list their favorites from an era where…

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The Big Lebowski with Brian Rappe / Top Private Investigators in Movies, TV, Books, etc. 1:40:59

1M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Send us a Text Message. We're welcoming back friend of the show Brian Rappe this week. In fact, he's being indoctrinated into our 5-Timers Club! His choice is the Coen Brothers classic The Big Lebowski. Beloved by many and quoted for decades, we break down the film in extra detail. For our draft, we are picking the top Private Investigators / Detec…

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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) 1:46:35

1M ago1:46:35

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Bill S. Preston Esquire and Ted “Theodore” Logan are about to stir up some trouble at the Circle K, as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. From hilarious quotes, memorable characters and time travel in a phone booth, this movie was and still is a cultural phenomenon. This week Rob, Dave and Kurt will check out, po…

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R.E.M. Revisited: A Collaboration with Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast 47:13

1M ago47:13

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Send us a Text Message. Several episodes back we discussed R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People. Look back if you missed it! But that episode has led to further R.E.M. discussion with the great Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast. We are collaborating this week to bring you not one, but two new R.E.M.-centered episodes. You can hear about th…

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Billboard Hot 100; Week of May 28th, 1984 1:39:52

2M ago1:39:52

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The music of 1984 stands out for its eclectic mix of styles, technological advances, cultural significance, and the emergence of artists who would shape the musical landscape for decades to come. This week, Dave and Rob look at the hottest 100 songs in America back in 1984 and rank their favorites, perhaps also discussing some of the not so great t…

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1983: Huey Lewis and the News - Sports / Best Musician Cameos in Movies 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Send us a Text Message. One of the biggest albums released in 1983 was Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Filled with singles it dominated the airwaves for months. We break it down track by track and share our memories of why it was so important to us. Huey then went on to write "The Power of Love" for Back to the Future and even had a memorable ca…

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Total Recall (1990) 1:45:23

2M ago1:45:23

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It’s Arnold week in the studio. We’re heading back to the past, to look into the future as we join Arnold on Earth and Mars as he tries to figure out who the hell he even is. We’re talking virtual vacations, fake wives, gross stomach babies and lots of dead bodies as we take a look at Schwarzenegger as Doug Quaid as he tries to save something. Rob,…

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1983: Return of the Jedi / Sci-Fi Draft 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Send us a Text Message. Next up in 1983 is the movie many think probably should have ended the Star Wars saga. Whether you like what came later or not, you'll be sure to love this episode. Return of the Jedi was a wonderful finish to the original trilogy starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and more. In honor of St…

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1980s Movie Soundtracks 1:47:27

2M ago1:47:27

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Soundtracks from movies in the 80s had some of the best music of the decade. Epic scores, hot singles and insane collaborations. Some of the biggest movies of the decade like Top Gun, Footloose and Dirty Dancing would spawn some of the most memorable soundtracks of all time. The soundtracks of the 80s seemed to perfectly complement the theme of eac…

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1983: Risky Business / Steamiest Scenes on Film 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Send us a Text Message. Things are heating up at PCY in this episode. First we break down the 1983 classic that propelled Tom Cruise to stardom: Risky Business. It's hard to pinpoint the genre of this movie, but there's no doubt Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay heat up the screen. In that spirit, we also draft the 'steamiest' scenes we've seen on film. …

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Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) / Vacation Memories 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Send us a Text Message. **Please find the other Vacation episodes earlier in our catalog. This July, we're packing up the Family Truckster and going on vacation! Summer is a time for family vacations, road trips, and all the chaos that comes with it. All your hosts at PCY (except maybe one part-timer) are huge fans of the original Vacation movie se…

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1999 Movie Draft 1:49:20

3M ago1:49:20

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We’re jumping back into the draft room this week to take a look back at the best movies from the last year of the 20th Century. With Y2K looming, we spent the year hanging out in the Matrix, getting back into Star Wars and doing inappropriate things with baked goods. Rob, Dave and Kurt will attempt to draft the best movies in a year that had an Aus…

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1983: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 52:11

2M ago52:11

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Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off 1983. It was a great time full of fantastic music and big movies. Go back in time with us as we remember what we can from the year where we turned 7. The drafts are competitive as always as so many of the choices have had lasting impacts on us to this day. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on…

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The Blair Witch Project (1999) / Halloween Memories 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Send us a Text Message. In honor of Halloween, we are kicking off a monthlong Spooktacular! Scary movies and specials galore! We begin with maybe the most brilliantly marketed movie of all-time: The Blair Witch Project. Pete chose this movie as he remembered it being a one of a kind experience. 20+ years later, how does it hold up to repeat viewing…

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1980s Billboard Rock Hits 1:17:22

3M ago1:17:22

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The 1980s were a thrilling era for rock music, marked by numerous innovations, iconic bands, and memorable hits. The 80s saw diverse sub genres of rock to include glam metal, thrash metal, post-punk, new wave and the beginning of alternative rock. Iconic bands dominated the decade like Guns N Roses, U2, Journey, Bon Jovi and Queen hitting the airwa…

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1991: L.A. Story and the Brilliant Steve Martin / Top 5 Movies 1:29:42

3M ago1:29:42

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Send us a Text Message. We close the 1991 yearbook by talking about Brad's favorite movie of all time: L.A. Story. This underrated gem is one of Steve Martin's finest works in a catalog that spans decades and disciplines. If anyone ever deserved to be an EGOT winner, it's Steve Martin. While Pete is with Brad on the brilliance of this movie, Giff h…

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Over The Top (1987) 1:56:21

3M ago1:56:21

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There were many epic types of movies in the 80s from action to adventure, thrillers to teen comedies, there was something for everyone in the decade. However, one topic that hadn’t been touched, and was ultimately needed in 1987 was a movie about truck drivers and arm wrestling. Team 80’s and 90s will tackle their first Sylvester Stallone movie wit…

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2004: Dodgeball / Vince Vaughn Draft 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Send us a Text Message. If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. But don't dodge this episode where we break down the 2004 classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Stephen Root, Jason Bateman, Gary Cole, and many more. Our draft this week covers the best of Vince Vaughn. This draft is so…

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90s Country Songs Vol. 2 1:35:14

3M ago1:35:14

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The 90s were a remarkable era for country music, marked by several factors that contributed to its lasting popularity and influence. From the diversity of sound starting to combine elements of rock and hip hop to crossover success by artists like Faith Hill, Garth Brooks and Shania Twain, country found itself popular not only with traditional fans …

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2004: Napoleon Dynamite / Nerd Movies Draft 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Send us a Text Message. We caught you a delicious bass this week. And if you listen to this episode we'll send you a model sailboat. We're talking about Napoleon Dynamite! Join us as we try to understand the weirdness and relive all the classic lines. In addition we have a fun draft to close things out as we pick the best movies about nerds. From T…

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1990s Billboard Live Episode 1:20:12

4M ago1:20:12

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The Recall team is going live this week, at least when they record, to examine some great 90s music. For the first time, Dave and Rob will not know what the episode is about until the episode begins. What they do know is it will revolve around music from the 90s. With no preparation, the music men give their true and honest reactions in real time t…

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2004: Green Day - American Idiot / Green Day Songs Draft 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

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Send us a Text Message. 20 years ago, Green Day had a resurgence that took the country by storm with the release of American Idiot. Not many bands have two absolute classic albums in their catalog, but ten years after Dookie, Billie Joe and the boys added another. In this episode we share our journey with the band as fans and our love for this albu…

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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

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One of the most popular comedies of the 1980s turns 40 years old as we head to California with Axel Foley to talk about Beverly Hills Cop. This movie achieved a balance of action, comedy, and memorable characters, with Eddie Murphy’s performance at the forefront, making it a cool and enduring classic in the action-comedy genre. This week, Rob, Kurt…

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2004: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Send us a Text Message. We are celebrating 20 years ago this month. Go back to 2004 with us as we reminisce on the good and the bad and draft our favorites. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want to support our show and become a PCY Class…

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Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 26th, 1988 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

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What were the hottest 100 songs in America for this week during the 1980s? Beginning the decade with arena rock bands, moving to new wave and glam rock to ending the decade with R&B and New Jack Swing, the 80s had a wide variety of great music. This week Rob and Dave will check out the top 100 songs for this week during each year of the 80s and sel…

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1990: Newhart / Best TV Series Finales 58:13

4M ago58:13

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Send us a Text Message. Everyone has their comfort TV shows. For us, Newhart fits the description of comfort TV perfectly. Bob Newhart made audiences laugh in the 70s and the 80s and at our age we grew up watching the 80s Newhart with our families. We cover the pilot and finale in this episode. Maybe best known for that finale (specifically the fin…

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90s Top Female Artists/Bands 1:37:43

4M ago1:37:43

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The 90s was a big decade for female artists and bands as they became some of the most popular songs on the radio and around the world. From pop to rock, rap & R&B, some of the most memorable songs of the 90’s derived from female artists. On this episode, to celebrate Women’s History Month, Rob and Dave will identify each of their favorite songs fro…

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1990: Saturday Night Live / Best SNL Cast Members Draft 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

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Send us a Text Message. Well, isn't that special? We've got an episode on Saturday Night Live for you. 1990 was a great year for the show and we cover episodes hosted by Tom Hanks, Fred Savage, Alec Baldwin, and Patrick Swayze. Sketches include Wayne's World, Church Chat, Five-Timers Club, White Trash Bed and Breakfast, Mousetrap Seminar, Chippenda…

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Speed (1994) 1:36:18

5M ago1:36:18

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Was there a better action star in the early 90’s than Keanu Reeves? Whether breaking up a notorious bank robbing crew or preventing a bus from exploding in Los Angeles, Keanu was the constant hero to save the day. In this episode, our first Keanu movie, Rob, Kurt and I will break down the 1994 movie Speed. Does anyone drive a bus better than Sandra…

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1990: The Wonder Years / Best "Coming of Age" Movies and TV 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if our show was out of tune? Would you stand up and turn us off? We're talking about The Wonder Years this week, a show that was extremely important to us. We were the exact same age and at the same point in life as the main characters, Kevin, Winnie, and Paul. It was our original water cooler show in middl…

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Nirvana 1:49:59

5M ago1:49:59

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Smells Like Teen Spirit was the song that arguably changed the musical landscape in the early 90’s. Many people saw the arrival of Nirvana and the Seattle “Grunge” sound as the end of hair bands, thrash metal and other 80’s sounding rock and ushered in a new moodier style of music just in time for the new decade. Nirvana was a formative band for Da…

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1990: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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Send us a Text Message. 1990 was a seminal year for your hosts at PCY. The memories run deep. Go back in time as we discuss moving, the transition from middle to high school, and carefree summers. As far as pop culture content, the options felt endless. In TV, Seinfeld began, Cheers was riding high, ABC sitcoms were hanging in there, and Saturday N…

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Milestone Month: Fear (1996) / Draft of Cast Work (Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Alyssa Milano, etc.) 1:43:55

4M ago1:43:55

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Send us a Text Message. It's time to wrap up Milestone Month, and we have a doozy of a movie for the occasion. Dave is still with us, and this film had a big impact on him and Brad. The movie is the 1996 thriller Fear starring a young Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. Cringy, campy, and a little crazy, this movie was a wild time ripe for discuss…

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1989: ROAD HOUSE!!! / Top 5 Movies 49:43

5M ago49:43

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Send us a Text Message. Giff’s choice, Road House, is our topic for part 3 of 1989. Coming in just before the decade ended, this was one of the most ‘80’s of all ‘80’s movies. Learn about great kill scenes, professional coolers, and monster trucks for everyday use. Road House is ludicrous and it never slows down. It is a time capsule of ‘80’s exces…

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1989: Batman / Favorite Soundtracks 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

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Send us a Text Message. We got a live one here! Our second installment of 1989 focuses on one of the biggest movies of the ‘80’s: Batman. This movie and the anticipation for it took the nation by storm and captured the imagination of young Brad. The hosts remember when they first saw Batman and talk about how it holds up today in a sea of new super…

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Cocktail (1988) 1:36:41

5M ago1:36:41

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There seemed no better bar you’d have wanted to go to in the late 80s than Flanagan’s Cocktails and Dreams. From the light blue and pink neon, pregnant women in a smoky bar way too late at night, and listening to poems that no one likes, we’re grabbing some liquor bottles and tossing them around to mix up our review of the 1988 Tom Cruise classic, …

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1991: World Champion Minnesota Twins / Top 5 Sports Memories 2:01:32

5M ago2:01:32

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Send us a Text Message. We're gonna win Twins! They actually did! Believe it or not, there was once a Minnesota sports team that didn't cause utter and complete disappointment. We take a detour from the traditional pop culture topics this week to remember this little team who went from worst to first and won the greatest World Series ever played. F…

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1989 Movie Draft 1:24:52

5M ago1:24:52

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Batman, Bernie, oversized ants and Indiana Jones. The year of 1989 was a pretty big deal for kids and adults who were going to the movies. From epic superhero movies to blockbuster sequels, 1989 had a variety of movies available that aren't seen in every year at the theaters. In this episode, Rob, Kurt and Dave will take a look at the best movies f…

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