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Children of the 80s
Lindsay Butler
130 episodes
5 hours ago
Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us. 
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Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us. 
Show more...
Society & Culture
TV & Film,
Music,
Music Commentary,
TV Reviews
Episodes (20/130)
Children of the 80s
Top 80s Hits: Did It Hit #1?
Jim spins ten unforgettable tracks from the 1980s, and Lindsay's job — guess whether each song actually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! From smooth slow jams to high-energy pop hits, some answers will surprise you, and others will make you say, “How was that not number one?” It’s a totally tubular trip through the decade of big hair, big hooks, and chart-topping tunes.

Listen to the playlist here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cQ8zTZqN12i5oVBiskFNM?si=o1J_bfOmRiGz9LImscfFvA&pi=PLQ6J-SCQyunr&nd=1&dlsi=40d944bd30c14cac
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5 hours ago
53 minutes

Children of the 80s
Thank You for Being a Friend: The Story of The Golden Girl
Pull up a chair on the lanai and grab a slice of cheesecake — we’re heading to Miami to celebrate four of the most unforgettable women in television history. In this episode, we dive into The Golden Girls — how a show about four single women “of a certain age” became one of the smartest, funniest, and most progressive sitcoms of the 1980s. So pour some coffee, get cozy, and — as always — thank you for being a friend.
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1 week ago
53 minutes

Children of the 80s
Freddy vs. Jason: Who Owned the 80s?
It’s the ultimate 1980s horror showdown! In this episode, we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast as we pit Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees against each other — not in the ring, but in the decade that made them legends. From Elm Street to Camp Crystal Lake, we’re diving into their most iconic kills, their cultural impact, and the pure nightmare fuel that defined ‘80s slasher cinema. Who ruled the decade of terror — the dream stalker or the silent slayer?
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Children of the 80s
The Top Ten Stephen King Movies of the 80s
Grab some microwave popcorn and dim the lights — we’re heading back to the 1980s when every video store shelf had at least one Stephen King nightmare staring back at you. From haunted hotels to killer cars, we’re counting down the top 10 King flicks that made us sleep with the lights on (and made Maine seem like the worst vacation spot ever!).
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Children of the 80s
Top 80s Hits: Halloween Themed Playlist
To kick off the Halloween season, we're bringing back a popular episode from season1. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim geeks out about MJ and Lindsay questions whether or not Ozzy really bit the head off a bat. 
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Children of the 80s
Monopoly Mayhem: The Great McScam
Think the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 80s was just a fun way to win free fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few insiders turned the beloved fast-food game into a multi-million-dollar scam. From golden tokens to mob ties, we break down how Monopoly went from family fun to federal fraud.
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Children of the 80s
Totally 80s Trivia
We're playing the 80s game this week and testing each other with questions covering movies, music, TV, and pop culture. In typical Jim and Lindsay fashion, we'll get sidetracked along the way with stories and memories. It's part trivia, part nostlgia hang out, and all totallly 80s!
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Children of the 80s
Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful
From silky Pantene hair to the squeaky-clean world of Zest, the 1980s gave us commercials we’ll never forget. This week, we’re diving into six iconic ads that defined a decade. Were they genius marketing, cheesy camp, or a little of both? Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of TV commercials.
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Children of the 80s
Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned from 80s Music
Jim and Lindsay sit down with author Eric Shoars to talk about his book Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned From 80s Music. From power ballads to pop anthems, they dive into how the music of the decade shaped a generation—and still speaks to us today.
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Children of the 80s
The Top 10 Villains of the 1980s
Jim and Lindsay are joined by Def Dave to count down their top 10 villains of the 1980s. From over-the-top baddies to sinister aliens—and even a few surprise picks you might not expect—they cover the decade’s most memorable antagonists in all their villain glory.
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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

Children of the 80s
Encore:Toy Story
This episode originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand while Jim recovers from hand surgery.

In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his underwear? Which Care Bear best describes us? And why can't Lindsay stop talking about the Little Professor Calculator? 
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Children of the 80s
Top 80s Hits: Songs with Numbers in the Title
Numbers aren't for math-they made some of the best 80s hits too! Join us as we count UP unforgettable tracks that feature numbers in their titles. 
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Children of the 80s
When Geraldo Opened the Vault (and Found Nothing)
What do you get when you mix fearless journalism, a broken nose, and an empty vault? The wild ride that is Geraldo Rivera’s career. In this episode, Jim and Lindsay revisit the unforgettable TV moment that cemented Geraldo’s place as an 80s icon.
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2 months ago
36 minutes

Children of the 80s
Top 80s Hits: Multilingual Songs
Get ready to dance across borders! In this episode, we crank up the volume on 1980s hits that broke language barriers and blended English with other tongues. From chart toppers that sprinkled in Spanish to German one hit wonders we have a little bit for everyone. 
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Children of the 80s
Behind the Book with Marshall Garvey Author of Interstate '85 The Show Me World Series
This week, we sit down with author Marshall Garvey to talk about his book on the 1985 World Series. Whether you’re a die-hard 80s baseball fan or simply love a good read, you won’t want to miss it. We’ll also have some fun with 80s pop culture as Marshall makes his case for why 1985 was the best year of the decade.
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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Children of the 80s
The End of an Era: Theo, Ozzy, and Hulkster
This week we're joined by Justin from Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to reflect on the monumental loss of three cultural giants who shaped our childhoods and left a huge mark on pop culture: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. It's a celebration, a reflection, and a thank-you to three unforgettable figures who helped shape what it meant to grow up in the greatest decade of them all.
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Children of the 80s
Encore: Paraskevidekatriaphobia aka The Fear of Friday the 13th
This eposidoe originally aired in Season 1. We're bringing it back by popular demand.

It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s. 
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3 months ago
59 minutes

Children of the 80s
The Story of the Coreys
They were the teen idols of the 1980s. Corey Feldman and Corey Haim lit up movie screens, magazine covers, and the hearts of an entire generation. In this episode, we rewind the VHS to explore how these two child stars took Hollywood by storm, how they met, and why their on-screen chemistry became legendary.
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Children of the 80s
The Goonies w/ James from Bad Movies Rule
Strap on your treasure map and grab some Baby Ruths as we dive deep into The Goonies. We're joined by James from the podcast Bad Movies Rule as we revist the ultimate 80s adventure film. Goonies never say die!
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4 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes

Children of the 80s
Top Ten Summer Songs of 1987
1987 Summer SongsJIm and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1987. Lindsay wishes that she could pick her favorites while Jim is sticking strictly to the formula. 


Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F3sQvadILOfTLCSmD6qNu?si=blVLPrd1SzSoRbVer53xLQ&pi=_zwNrxO9T6qzq&nd=1&dlsi=16310626307b4d2b
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Children of the 80s
Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us.