Episodes

  • 719: Remembering James Earl Jones
    Sep 12 2024

    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.

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    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    26 mins
  • 718: Review of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
    Sep 8 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    25 mins
  • 717: Summer Music and Movies in the '80s
    Aug 31 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    45 mins
  • 716: Red Scare Movies of the 1980s | Rerun from 2008
    Aug 22 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    47 mins
  • 715: Remembering the late Greg Kihn
    Aug 15 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    45 mins
  • 714: Movie Showdown - Enemy Mine vs. Officer and a Gentleman
    Aug 11 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    52 mins
  • 713: Looking Back on 19 Years of Stuck in the '80s
    Jul 26 2024

    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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 712: Neverending Story's Tami Stronach's 'Man and Witch'
    Jul 18 2024

    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.

    Find out where "Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps" is playing near you.

    Follow Tami Stronach 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 www.the80scruise.com.

    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 official Patreon page.

    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 sit80s.com.

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    43 mins