Here’s an 80s kid test: complete this Roxette lyric — “I’m gonna get dressed…”
If you didn’t say “for some sex” we can’t be friends.

But you should still listen to this unintentionally creepy show as we discover that Suzanne Somers is definitely not a pleasure bot.

Jumping on a bandwagon 40 years too late, Stranger Things resurrects ALF and another That 80s Show favourite.

Dori has caught Paulo’s “so bad it’s good” movie bug, while Paulo brings a movie with a behind-the-scenes story so good it could be a perfect Hart to Hart plotline.

Finally, Two 80s Truths and a Lie dives into scary music, demonic dolls, and a Craven misuse of power.

Jump To:

Suzanne Somers AI Robot (00:03:04): https://magic828.co.za/the-digital-resurrection-of-suzanne-somers-ai-brings-back-the-beloved-star/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZSQf_W5Mt0

Stranger Things Doritos Telethon (00:07:59): https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3906254/doritos-launches-stranger-things-telethon-with-david-hasselhoff-paula-abdul-alf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=doritos-launches-stranger-things-telethon-with-david-hasselhoff-paula-abdul-alf

Review: Parasite (1982) – Demi Moore’s First Movie (00:13:44) : youtube.com/watch?si=FI28A5TTjdKbIMh5&v=dHyivNwZq2I&feature=youtu.be

Review: Brainstorm (1983) & Natalie Wood’s Last Film (00:25:05): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueYcVmH0edk

https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/

80s Truths and a Lie: Halloween Edition (00:38:42)

#80s culture, #That 80s Show, #podcast, #Sylvester Stallone, #Over the Top, #arm wrestling, #Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, #Halloween special, #80s nostalgia, #Dori, #Suzanne Somers, #AI technology, #digital resurrection, #uncanny valley, #Halloween movies, #Parasite 1982, #Demi Moore, #post-apocalyptic, #sci-fi horror, #Stranger Things, #Doritos, #Stranger Things Telethon, #voice actors, #nostalgia trip, #Plex, #VHS quality, #B-movies, #Brainstorm, #Christopher Walken, #Louise Fletcher, #Natalie Wood, #memory recording device, #virtual reality, #Halloween trivia, #80s music, #pop culture, #film discussion, #movie reviews, #cult classics, #horror movies, #80s fashion, #gory effects, #digital personas.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the 80s, Dori takes a break from her matric exams so we can bring you a show that uncovers the link between Diane Keaton and Belinda Carlisle.

Lionel Richie has been discussing Michael Jackson’s hygiene habits — just WHAT was he doing at bath time?

We look at the best TV show released in every year of the 80s, discuss Balki bulking up, and Dori wants to have a word with J.K. Rowling.

What happens when you put Gene Simmons in a Frank-N-Furter cosplay and invite Uncle Jesse, Freddy Krueger, Vanity, and a kind-of James Bond? You get a movie so insane that it ends with a man biting another man’s boob and you're not even shocked by that stage.

Have mercy.

MTV is dead — and we remember its life with an MTV-themed round of “Two 80s Truths and a Lie.”

Jump To:

Diane Keaton’s Music Video Direction (00:02:11): https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/diane-keaton-directed-belinda-carlisle-music-videos-in-1980s-before-film-career/articleshow/124492616.cms?from=mdr

Michael Jackson’s Nickname (00:07:55): https://people.com/lionel-richie-says-pal-michael-jackson-was-nicknamed-smelly-for-poor-hygiene-11821087

80s TV Shows: Best of Each Year (00:10:24): https://screenrant.com/best-show-1980s-each-year/

Bulky Bartokomous: https://pagesix.com/2024/06/29/entertainment/bronson-pinchot-reveals-the-catalyst-for-his-wellness-journey/

Movie Review: Mio in the Land of Faraway (00:14:40): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlZHZ8fKXY

Movie Review: Never Too Young to Die (00:21:17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4o4bQiBYt8

MTV Trivia: Two 80s Truths and a Lie (00:32:22): https://classicsdujour.com/25-interesting-facts-about-the-launch-of-mtv/

#1980s pop culture, #Diane Keaton, #Belinda Carlisle, #Heaven is a Place on Earth, #I Get Weak, #MTV, #music videos, #YouTube, #TikTok, #Michael Jackson, #Smelly Y, #yacht rock, #Kenny Loggins, #David Hasselhoff, #Susanna Hoffs, #Magnum P.I., #Hill Street Blues, #Dynasty, #Cheers, #Knight Rider, #The A-Team, #Miami Vice, #The Cosby Show, #Golden Girls, #MacGyver, #Perfect Strangers, #Star Trek, #Mystery Science Theater 3000, #Seinfeld, #Quantum Leap, #Scandinavian fantasy film, #Mio in the Land of Faraway, #Christopher Lee, #cult classic, #Never Too Young to Die, #John Stamos, #Gene Simmons, #Vanity, #Robert Englund, #campy movies, #80s nostalgia, #Two 80s Truths and a Lie, #MTV trivia, #Blondie, #Rapture, #Reo Speedwagon, #The Buggles, #pop culture icons, #80s films, #childhood memories, #gender identity, #language evolution, #cult appeal, #campy cinema, #hidden gems.

***CORRECTION. DUE TO MIDDLE-AGE BRAIN ROT - PAULO KEPT CALLING HIS MOVIE RECOMMENDATION, ''PARADISE RESORT'' - IT'S ''PRIVATE RESORT'' AND HE'S AN IDIOT.

CHANGING IT WOULD HAVE DELAYED THIS SHOW AND THE 80S WAIT FOR NO ONE***

Want some Corey Feldman? We’ve got Corey Feldman—and his early exit from Dancing with the Stars.

You want Michael J. Fox? We’ve got Michael J. Fox and his tell-all documentary. Dori swears she heard some stories for the first time—even though Paulo has told them repeatedly.

If our own co-host doesn’t listen to our nonsense, what hope do we have?

You want Johnny Depp? We’ve got Johnny Depp—and his quaalude-popping, horny granny.

You want Steve Guttenberg? Hell, we’ve got him too—with a story that is so Mahoney.

You want Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Billy Ocean and Sonia? Well, we don’t have them… and you’ll have to listen to find out why.

Jump To:

Corey Feldman on Dancing with the Stars: Elimination & Controversy (00:01:18): https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a68076360/dancing-with-the-stars-corey-feldman-response-to-criticism/

https://www.realitytea.com/2025/09/26/corey-feldman-distracted-during-dwts-by-charlie-sheen-headlines-says-source/

Icons of the 80s cancelled (00:07:48): https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/2025-09-28-icons-of-the-80s-concert-featuring-rick-astley-and-kylie-minogue-cancelled/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNHSK1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVb2k4Y0ZsZllpMGJCTVg3AR7TSrBRLDGZfP2vPYYcE2lljFIxksgtkrNelwXYMk6JsMK-n1kAQkTbsGYJAw_aem__XtP1M4l1AJFNNJL2UkFlw

Michael J. Fox Documentary “Still” Review (00:13:50): https://youtu.be/lBrwkqlg1jA?si=lp-GR6eFeAKyemul

Johnny Depp’s Early Career & “Private Resort” (00:21:57): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq730WBoXbI

Steve Guttenberg’s Hollywood Hustle (00:29:44): https://www.facebook.com/share/1LkjgD1Pqs/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.reddit.com/r/ActLikeYouBelong/comments/1mknepx/steve_guttenberg_snuck_onto_the_paramount_lot/

#That 80s Show, #1980s pop culture, #Gremlins, #Corey Feldman, #Dancing with the Stars, #Charlie Sheen, #Netflix documentary, #social media, #80s-themed concert, #Rick Astley, #Kylie Minogue, #Billy Ocean, #Sonia, #Durban concert, #concert promotion, #ticket purchasing risks, #Michael J. Fox, #Still: A Michael J. Fox Story, #Parkinson's disease, #advocacy, #Family Ties, #Back to the Future, #Johnny Depp, #Nightmare on Elm Street, #21 Jump Street, #Edward Scissorhands, #Ed Wood, #Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, #Pleasure Resort, #80s teen comedy, #Police Academy, #Steve Guttenberg, #Hollywood hustle, #nostalgia, #80s icons, #cultural relevance, #80s music, #pop culture analysis, #humor, #insider stories.

We remember when telemarketers were fun and encyclopaedias were gold-edged, before wondering if C-Dogg has already had his last dance — and is Billy Joel to blame?

Paulo brings you a movie for people who found Police Academy too intellectual and Pat Morita too distinguished — while both Teen Wolf movies catch strays from their lead actors.

Luckily, Quentin Tarantino is still a fan.

It’s Three 80s Truths and a Lie — The Last Dragon Edition, but Dori struggles to get The Glow.

Jump To:

Corey Feldman on Dancing with the Stars (00:03:44): https://ew.com/corey-feldman-dwts-score-first-audience-boos-season-34-11811635

Morrissey’s Cancelled Concerts (00:11:07): https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/19/morrissey-cancels-two-us-shows-over-credible-threat-on-his-life 

Night Patrol: The “Hustler” of Police Movies (00:16:10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8looKBlBJ0

Teen Wolf 2 & Jason Bateman (00:31:12)

Three 80s Truths and a Lie: The Last Dragon (00:34:21)

#80s nostalgia, #telemarketers, #World Book encyclopedias, #libraries, #school projects, #Corey Feldman, #Dancing with the Stars, #Billy Joel, #judges scores, #public voting, #Morrissey, #The Smiths, #death threats, #Police Academy, #stereotypes, #80s comedy, #Night Patrol, #cult classic, #politically incorrect humor, #Vanity, #Prince, #The Last Dragon, #Jason Bateman, #Teen Wolf 2, #cultural sensibilities, #80s movies, #cringe-worthy humor, #pop culture references, #nostalgia podcast, #That 80s Show. 

Hop into the Scooby Gang’s Mystery Machine because we're uncovering truths all over the 1980s.

First up, the latest from Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter as her tell-all book hits the shelves.

Then we dive into the murky world of royalty payments to find out where Cocoon has disappeared to — and why we can no longer see nude 80-year-olds...in that movie atleast.

Dori recommends a movie where rich people feel sorry for themselves, while Paulo brings you Roadie — a Meat Loaf-fronted shenanigan fest about sex, drugs, and rock & roll with no sex or drugs.

We also find out if Charlie Sheen sat on a pilot’s lap and if Michael Jackson’s patent leather moccasins, were patented.

Jump To:

Freddie Mercury’s Mystery Daughter Update (00:02:18): https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/freddie-mercury-s-secret-daughter-makes-statement/ar-AA1Kd53a?cvid=E22E126BF329436FBC86E835D1AE7CE8&ocid=hpmsn&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

https://www.mid-day.com/amp/sunday-mid-day/article/lesley-ann-jones-new-book-love-freddie-freddie-mercurys-secret-life-makes-a-startling-revelation-23593927

Cocoon: The Movie’s Disappearance (00:07:38): https://alexrollinsberg.substack.com/p/damnation-of-memory-the-vanishing

Watch Cocoon here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ixtwe?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Netflix’s The Four Seasons & 80s Movie Origins (00:18:33): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-LdyHyH4MA

Roadie (1980) Movie 00:25:15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjntmf3gwcI

Roadie Alien Interruptus: https://youtu.be/8LNJ0devJk0?t=6059

Charlie Sheen Documentary Highlights (00:33:09): https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/aka-charlie-sheen-most-unforgettable-moments

Two Truths and a Lie (00:37:05):

Michael Jacksons shoe patent:

Total Eclipse of the heart origins: https://people.com/bonnie-tyler-reveals-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-originally-written-nosferatu-musical-8407477?utm_source=chatgpt.com

#80s #Show, #1980s #pop #culture, #nostalgia, #entertainment, #Freddie #Mercury, #secret #daughter, #controversy, #Mary #Austin, #Bohemian #Rhapsody, #Cocoon, #Steve #Guttenberg, #streaming #mystery, #media #consolidation, #Disney, #Netflix, #The #Four #Seasons, #LGBTQ+ #representation, #This #Is #Spinal #Tap, #cult #classic, #Charlie #Sheen, #Emilio #Estevez, #Apocalypse #Now, #Ferris #Bueller’s #Day #Off, #celebrity #anecdotes, #pop #culture #trivia, #Michael #Jackson, #Prince, #Bonnie #Tyler, #Nosferatu, #VCR #technology, #physical #media, #streaming

Who worked harder this week—Kenny G or Doja Cat’s boob tape? The team at Dori & Dias Private Dicks are on the case—but first, they have to solve the mystery of the 80s concert that could be Rickrolling us.

Are Kylie, Rick Astley, Billy Ocean, and—most importantly—Sonia heading to Durban? We get out of our dreams to try and find out.

Corey Feldman in dancing with the stars and it's made us hate Zac Efron's brother.

Is there such a thing as too much moustache? Doesn’t matter—we find the perfect amount with a review of Matt Houston so deep, we came out smelling like a chaps-wearing Texas oilman.

But be warned: the Smirks per Minute are dangerously high.

Meanwhile, Paulo has a business opportunity for Dori as Bigmouth Morrissey strikes again.

Jump To:

Kenny G Trends After Doja Cat VMA Performance (00:00:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXDCs3D5iDU

Rumored 'Icons of the 80s' Durban Concert (00:04:58) : https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2025/09/04/kylie-rick-billy-in-durban-or-is-this-80s-dream-too-good-to-be-true/

Corey Feldman on Dancing with the Stars (00:13:00) : https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/corey-feldman-takes-dancing-stars-stage-after-battles-his-dark-hollywood-past

Matt Houston TV Show Review (00:17:56) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLvl4TUTVHg

Morrissey Selling The Smiths’ Rights (00:38:00): https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/04/the-musty-whiff-of-a-yard-sale-why-is-morrissey-attempting-to-sell-his-share-of-the-smiths-catalogue

https://www.morrissey-solo.com/threads/a-soul-for-sale-september-3-2025.154026/

#That 80s Show, #podcast, #1980s pop culture, #Kenny G, #Doja Cat, #Video Music Awards, #Icons of the 80s concert, #Durban, #Kylie Minogue, #Billy Ocean, #Rick Astley, #nostalgia, #social media trends, #performance, #80s-style, #fashion, #music industry, #concert skepticism, #Sharks Stadium, #VIP tickets, #music artists, #celebrity gossip, #Facebook, #social media, #ChatGPT, #The Smiths, #Morrissey, #Johnny Marr, #music rights, #band dynamics, #80s television, #Matt Houston, #Aaron Spelling, #mustaches, #TV shows, #classic episodes, #80s humor, #pop culture references, #music discussions, #live performances, #concert announcements, #entertainment news.

A “place for his rifle,” “fighting a dragon,” and “whipping yourself in the river” — none are Urban Dictionary euphemisms; all found their way into this week’s show.

Will Paulo and Dori witness a crime before the show is over?

They pass the time with some Dutch Golden Girls in The Hague, where nobody knows your name.

How do you say kaftan in the Netherlands?

Dori saw Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Paulo saw a man’s bum in a bucket — no one won that day.

If not for The Hoff’s charisma, we’d have had a very different Knight Rider.

And what exactly was on the Pope’s 80s playlist?

Jump To:

Things you didn't know about 80s Sitcom Theme Songs (00:03:16): https://www.cracked.com/article_47918_stuff-you-never-knew-about-6-iconic-sitcom-theme-songs.html

Dutch Golden Girls and International Spin-offs (00:09:34): https://youtu.be/OPYq7bmpldw?si=qNACR-laGApq0fzM

Lady Chatterley's Lover Movie Review (00:14:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzqitsGl09Q

Matt Houston: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083447/mediaviewer/rm707663872/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Not Matt Houston's bottom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082640/mediaviewer/rm1834651649/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Knight Riders Movie Review (00:22:05): https://youtu.be/5RB3DoJRoYc?si=3sdG4r1HdgcTrLmr

Two 80s Truths and a Lie (00:33:43): https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/aug/25/how-we-made-young-at-heart-the-bluebells-siobhan-fahey

# 80s Show, # podcast, # Dori, # iconic sitcoms, # theme songs, # Cheers, # The Jeffersons, # The Golden Girls, # Thank You for Being a Friend, # sitcom trivia, # Cracked article, # 1980s nostalgia, # Lady Chatterley’s Lover, # erotic drama, # George Romero, # Knight Riders, # motorbikes, # Arthurian ideals, # LGBTQ representation, # progressive themes, # 80s movies, # cultural commentary, # Two Truths and a Lie, # Freddy Krueger, # red and green colors, # Pope John Paul II, # Bananarama, # The Bluebells, # pop culture, # 80s music, # international versions, # spin-offs, # nostalgia, # film recommendations, # sitcom themes, # Emmanuelle, # Matt Houston, # classic novels, # movie trailers, # character analysis, # societal norms, # comedy, # television history.

Dori can’t do simple maths, but she’s off the hook because she was distracted by Simon’s Le Bon Bons.

Find out about his dramatic ocean rescue—and how it involved a man named Skip.

Thomas Anders just loves being Thomas Anders. The only thing he loves more is young Thomas Anders and his over-sized Nora necklace.

In our movie recommendations, one film knocked us out, while the other involved monkey spanking - until the monkeys spanked back.

Finally, we reminisce about the stores that are no longer with us—and discover where the bodies are buried.

Jump To:

- Simon Le Bon’s 1985 Yacht Rescue (00:02:08): https://www.aol.com/40-years-ago-today-80s-073010208.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3-6rrU0Ij0 

- Thomas Anders’ “Cherokee Highway” (00:15:38):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYdZGb69BGo

Movie Review: Raging Bull (00:22:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2UKuKxCJqc

Matthew Broderick & Project X (00:31:05): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0de66wOE4Y

#Simon Le Bon, #Duran Duran, #Fastnet yacht race, #maritime rescue, #Superman movie, #Zorg, #British actor, #age calculations, #40th anniversary, #vintage news report, #dramatic rescue, #yacht capsized, #navy diver, #psychological impact, #Thomas Anders, #Modern Talking, #AI technology, #music video, #Cherokee Highway, #Kevin Smith, #1980s-themed movie, #Raging Bull, #Martin Scorsese, #Robert De Niro, #Joe Pesci, #boxing movie, #true story, #Jake LaMotta, #film school, #Academy Award, #black and white film, #nostalgic imagery, #video stores, #music stores, #CNA, #Look and Listen, #Exclusive Books, #Late Night Als, #Mivami restaurant, #Mike's Kitchens, #pop culture references, #80s references, #classic films, #film recommendations.

This is the one where Paulo and Dori create two great ’80s sitcoms and one movie sequel that definitely would have been rented back in the day.

We kick off the show by slapping our Willis during Diff’rent Strokes. Then we assess ’80s sitcom dads and wonder if we’d still be friends after being adopted.

Dori’s movie features a computer that really wants to hurt you, while Paulo’s has more baby lotion than plot.

Finally, if you got fired as a kid but ended up as Jae Bae – did you really lose?

Jump To:

Diff’rent Strokes: Willis & Gary Coleman Altercation (00:04:01): https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/80s-sitcom-star-todd-bridges-claims-co-stars-dad-tried-to-get-him-fired

80s Sitcom Dads: Who Would You Choose? (00:08:13)

Electric Dreams Review (00:17:47): https://www.ebay.com/itm/236087324505?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOoqcnN7T_r63it7Ur3dCXEcPDzzh7Wi4QYfqpmfRgpt0xzMD-V_aBGw

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aH39gQu-X8

The Barbarians Review (00:31:02): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqLsIQ-6rGU

Jason Bateman Fired from Silver Spoons (00:39:10): https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/role-jason-bateman-got-fired-from-for-being-too-popular/

#1980s culture, #pop culture, #TV shows, #movies, #sitcoms, #Diff'rent Strokes, #Todd Bridges, #Gary Coleman, #iconic 80s sitcoms, #TV dads, #Danny Tanner, #Full House, #Steven Keaton, #Family Ties, #Jason Seaver, #Growing Pains, #Cliff Huxtable, #The Cosby Show, #Fred Sanford, #Sanford and Son, #Tony Micelli, #Who's the Boss?, #Al Bundy, #Marriedwith Children, #movie recommendations, #Plex, #Electric Dreams, #Giorgio Moroder, #Culture Club, #AI dystopia, #smart home, #1980s tech, #romantic subplot, #Virginia Madsen, #The Barbarians, #Cannon Films, #sword-and-sorcery, #campy movies, #child actors, #Jason Bateman, #Ricky Schroder, #Hollywood battles, #Arrested Development, #Smartless

Paulo feels XXXtra Strong, while Dori can’t believe the price of Chappies.

We uncover some of the weirdest sitcoms from the '80s — and surprisingly, none of them carried the bizarre 2-21 age restriction enjoyed by Emmanuelle 1–12.

Dori reviews a Shifty podcast, while Paulo finds out what happens when Monty Python, Cheech & Chong, Mel Brooks’ troupe, and David Bowie play pirate dress-up.

Finally, Rod Stewart really shouldn’t be allowed near ChatGPT — and The Pogues are definitely going to ruin our Christmas.

Jump To:

Strangest 80s TV Shows (00:05:11)

Nearly Departed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2roa-VT-9U

Rubik the amazing cube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYs_GCy9PRk

Where's Rodney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDREFBAAcBY

Heil Honey I'm home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T3z5OuiNg

TV in Apartheid South Africa (00:15:19): https://youtu.be/xUXXgPKADuk?si=PadjTnXeyZAutXRZ

Podcast Recommendation: The Rest is Shifty (00:24:42): https://iono.fm/c/9439

Mobile Recording Studio & Lloyd Ross (00:30:37): https://www.saha.org.za/shiftyrecords/lloyd_ross_at_work_in_the_shifty_caravan.htm

Yellowbeard (00:35:43)

Trailer: https://youtu.be/3RC69keaDGo?si=wPPKnkoSVhbpji1L

Behind the scenes documentary: https://youtu.be/0CNzeAzh288?si=1BNGsFfbWrUX2081

Rod Stewart, AI, and Technology Misuse (00:45:26): https://youtube.com/shorts/EgTAewBGzRY?si=ZhJygYM_Rn6VIX_y

BBC Radio 2’s Ultimate 80s Duet List (00:48:38): https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/bbc-radio-2-ultimate-80s-duet-results

#80s pop culture, #That 80s Show, #sitcom theme songs, #SportBilly #1980s television, #1980s movies, #nostalgia, #strange TV shows, #short-lived sitcoms, #movie ratings, #censorship, #apartheid South Africa, #Full House, #Cheers, #Growing Pains, #Perfect Strangers, #Three’s Company, #Nearly Departed, #Rubik the Amazing Cube, #Where’s Rodney?, #Hail Honey I’m Home, #Everything 80s podcast, #PG-13 rating, #National Lampoon’s Vacation, #censorship in films, #South African media, #audio work, #nostalgic candies, #tariffs, #inflation, #comedy, #boy bands, #Menudo, #Rodney Dangerfield, #social commentary, #political themes, #racial issues, #South African music history, #Shifty Records, #80s duets, #Philip Bailey, #Phil Collins, #Joe Cocker, #Jennifer Warnes, #David Bowie, #Mick Jagger, #Meatloaf, #Kylie Minogue, #Jason Donovan, #The Communards, #Pet Shop Boys, #Dusty Springfield, #Freddie Mercury, #Montserrat Caballé, #Queen, #David Bowie, #The Pogues, #Kirsty MacColl, #Fairytale of New York, #conspiracy theories, #podcasting, #humor, #cultural reflections.

Laura Hamilton is back on the scene — now we know we're safe. Everyone in the 80s wanted to be held in those Sarah Connor arms.

Tomorrowland lost a stage in a fire… and you'll never guess who came to their rescue. The tannies of the 80s are grabbing their Bibles.

Dori has a recommendation about nothing, and Paulo is hunting for a movie with an even weirder time travel device.

We also realise no one needs a new Rubik's Cube, Paulo uncovers a new fetish, and The Hoff will forever be the most-watched man on TV.

Jump To:

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Passing (00:06:13): https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/21/entertainment/malcolm-jamal-warner-death

Tomorrowland Stage Fire (00:10:58): https://parade.com/news/80s-band-saves-tomorrowland-edm-festival-metallica-fire

Rick Springfield on The Today Show (00:14:39): https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/rick-springfield-calls-out-today-show-melvin-yawning-boring-1236020597/

80s Celebrities: Who Would Be a Jerk? (00:18:59)

Rubik’s Cube & the Wow Cube (00:23:17): https://parade.com/news/iconic-80s-toy-rubiks-cube-unrecognizable-new-tech-upgrade-wowcube-photos-2025

Vintage Star Wars Toys Discovery (00:26:58): https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/collection-1980s-toys-fetch-6000-32102000

Seinfeld: An 80s/90s TV Classic (00:29:14):

Trancers (00:42:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7dmBHGFMvg

David Hasselhoff: Most Watched Man on TV (00:58:05): https://parade.com/news/80s-pop-culture-icon-named-most-watched-man-on-television-of-all-time-marks-73rd-birthday

#80s pop culture, #That 80s Show, #Linda Hamilton, #Sarah Connor, #Terminator, #Stranger Things, #Stranger Things Season 5, #80s nostalgia, #Millie Bobby Brown, #Beetlejuice, #Winona Ryder, #The Goonies, #Malcolm-Jamal Warner, #Theo Huxtable, #The Cosby Show, #80s movies, #Tomorrowland, #Metallica, #Rick Springfield, #I Want My 80s tour, #John Waite, #Wang Chung, #Paul Young, #John Cafferty, #Seinfeld, #90s sitcom, #Trancers, #Tim Thomason, #Helen Hunt, #cult classic, #sci-fi movies, #time travel, #nostalgic experience, #80s toys, #Rubik's Cube, #Star Wars action figures, #pop culture legacy, #80s music legends, #80s humor, #quirky characters, #sitcom dynamics, #George Costanza, #Elaine Benes, #Jerry Seinfeld, #absurdity, #cultural impact, #memorable quotes, #classic films, #nostalgia, #multimedia recommendations, #quirky humor, #character development, #sitcoms, #80s fashion, #80s sci-fi, #Blade Runner vibe, #campy charm, #cult cinema, #family dynamics, #pop culture references.

Men Without Hats are back with a synthy love letter to the ’80s — and a masterclass in AABBCCDD rhyming.

Remember when the biggest fear in the ’80s was getting strapped to a lie detector? Gary Coleman’s wife took one to clear her name over his death — and the results were shakier than Mr. Drummond doing the Moonwalk.

Paulo reviews Airwolf before Airwolf , and we dig up an ’80s Superman TV show nobody asked for.

Jump To:

Men Without Hats' New Song "I Love the 80s" (00:00:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV6SF492hNU

Live Aid 40th Anniversary Reflections (00:03:30): https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/live-aid-1985-michael-buerk-bob-geldof-b2788047.html

Gary Coleman's Death and Controversy (00:08:30): https://www.eonline.com/news/1419706/gary-colemans-death-what-happened-with-shannon-price

Movie Recommendation: Blue Thunder (00:15:27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEUAviZ_OOk

Superman in the 1980s: Movies and TV (00:28:36): https://movieweb.com/superboy-80s-superman-tv-show-forgotten/

Casting What-Ifs: Superman Replacements (00:33:13): https://movieweb.com/why-christopher-reeve-almost-recast-superman-iii/

#Men Without Hats, #The Safety Dance, #I Love the 80s, #Ivan Doroschuk, #Live Aid, #40th Anniversary, #Phil Collins, #charity concert, #Bob Geldof, #Michael Burke, #Africa famine, #Gary Coleman, #Diff’rent Strokes, #tragic death, #Shannon Price, #reality TV, #Blue Thunder, #1983, #helicopter thriller, #Roy Scheider, #Vietnam War veteran, #Project Thor, #Malcolm McDowell, #Airwolf, #80s nostalgia, #synthpop, #80s movies, #pop culture, #80s music, #action films, #childhood memories, #cultural events, #80s legacy, #nostalgia factor.

Paulo and Dori come to you from a secret German bunker — The Hoff is down here, and so are Nena and Alphaville.

But after this show, we don't think we'll be so big in Berlin.

We right some wrongs from last week's show, which includes more sexy sax music than we remember — and dead gnomes.

How many '80s movies were made on cocaine? The easier question is: how many weren't?

We find out how Bill Murray made Hunter S. Thompson look silly, why Paulo hates City of Angels, and what happens when you slow down Kylie Minogue.

Finally, we're voting for our favourite '80s ballad, and Paulo is tempted to give it to an animated cat.

Jump To:

St. Elmo’s Fire Soundtrack & Saxophone Debate (00:03:07): https://youtu.be/rgYkL_V1pmE?si=XcyHJyKjjs0BEQOL

Dawie Die Kabouter and Gnome Deaths (00:09:58): https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/54d5zo/til_that_the_last_episode_of_the_80s_kids_cartoon/

Timelessness of Back to the Future (00:14:20): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jul/03/back-to-the-future-at-40

Movies Fuelled by Cocaine (00:16:29): https://www.cracked.com/article_47203_23-movies-brought-to-you-mostly-by-cocaine.html

Wings of Desire: Plot and Differences from City of Angels (00:30:13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liAOEb5rnbA

Paulo’s Movie Review: Where the Buffalo Roam (00:37:52): https://youtu.be/_ZT6fziaIIw?si=p2mPbBCafjoICDd4

Rick Astley’s Song Choices and an 80s Conspiracy (00:44:04): https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/06/rick-astley-honest-playlist-kylie-donna-summer-biffy-clyro-abba

https://youtu.be/N40qlumASq4?si=mJiTjWtvxWjoZsVR

BBC 80s Duet Countdown (00:48:09): https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/bbc-radio-2-ultimate-80s-duet

#1980s pop culture, #St. Elmo's Fire, #saxophone music, #Berlin Wall, #David Hasselhoff, #German culture, #corrections, #podcast, #nostalgia, #Back to the Future, #Bob Gale, #Game of Thrones, #The White Lotus, #incest in media, #cultural norms, #Wings of Desire, #Wim Wenders, #City of Angels, #black and white film, #Nick Cave, #Hunter S. Thompson, #Where the Buffalo Roam, #Bill Murray, #Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, #Rick Astley, #1980s duets, #music recommendations, #ABBA, #Marvin Gaye, #conspiracy theories, #BBC countdown, #ultimate 1980s duets, #Al Green, #Aretha Franklin, #Barbra Streisand, #Bryan Adams, #Elton John, #Freddie Mercury, #Lionel Richie, #pop music, #film soundtracks, #1980s movies, #cultural impact, #generational appeal, #drug use in films, #chaotic productions, #animated shows, #nostalgia, #humor, #film analysis, #cinematic portrayals.

If you have a spare $40 lying around, you might be able to get Corey Feldman to inscribe your buttocks — just bring your own camera.

The Simpsons have “killed off” Marge, so Paulo revisits three other 80s TV show deaths: one that traumatised him, one that confused him, and one that, well... titillated him.

Paulo’s movie recommendation features some bizarre cameos, while Dori manages to upset Yoko Ono — something we can probably all get behind.

And finally, we uncover Tony Danza’s tattoo and Rob Lowe’s most 80s moment. We don't know if it involves a saxophone.

Jump To:

Corey Feldman’s Autograph Economics (00:02:36): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQ87EAx0pF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

80s TV Character Deaths: Transformers & Airwolf (00:08:29):

Optimus Prime: https://youtu.be/S7sjXkYHOg0?si=1KTQ8oOld3mB1aCI

Airwolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shJnFFZO6l8

Dallas & Bobby Ewing’s Dream Death (00:15:03): https://youtu.be/nCEjeTb1rrs?si=nS4PlLOFf92YU8Is

Chapter 27 (00:17:31): https://youtu.be/TktOCF-iBTQ?si=3kkF8CNEnGfdMEZx

Clint Eastwood’s Pink Cadillac (00:34:27): https://youtu.be/I5P2UWe-c1I?si=hI_4IderbhKb95bR

Bryan Adams in Pink Cadillac: https://images.app.goo.gl/RKJajr1EZqfDCK5m8

Jim Carrey in Pink Cadillac: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098097/mediaviewer/rm189105665/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Tony Danza’s Legal Trouble & Who’s the Boss (00:43:07): https://www.cracked.com/article_47129_tony-danza-avoided-jail-time-thanks-to-whos-the-boss.html

Rob Lowe, Saint Elmo’s Fire, and 80s Nostalgia (00:46:56): https://www.aol.com/rob-lowe-reveals-favorite-part-150000509.html?guccounter=1 

# character deaths, # The Simpsons, # Transformers, # Airwolf, # Dallas, # Corey Feldman, # celebrity appearances, # autograph signings, # 1980s television, # character arcs, # media commentary, # Chapter 27, # John Lennon, # Mark David Chapman, # Jared Leto, # method acting, # Lindsay Lohan, # Clint Eastwood, # absurdity, # movie reviews, # Tony Danza, # Rob Lowe, # St. Elmo's Fire, # entertainment industry, # celebrity culture, # 80s films, # cultural significance, # film recommendations, # absurd plot, # comedic elements, # character transformations, # psychological aspects, # entertainment nostalgia, # film discussions, # movie cameos, # light-hearted banter.

Who would’ve thought The Golden Girls would lead to the C-word being said four times in five minutes?

Bea Arthur, that’s who — and don’t ask what’s itchin' in her kitchen.

Dori discovers how to make beautiful Star Trek music, but all roads lead... somewhere we don’t need roads.

Paulo shares why Top Gun is the ultimate ’80s fighter jet movie — hopefully Clint Eastwood can hear him.

And we go around the ’80s in 80 seconds to find out why Rob Lowe won’t keep his shirt on, how Madonna finally finds a Papa who can preach, and why Prince blew up Weird Al.

Jump To:

- Bea Arthur vs. Betty White: The C Word (00:02:50): https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/80s-sitcom-stars-betty-white-bea-arthur-couldnt-warm-up-to-each-other-outside-of-the-golden-girls 

- Concert in the Park Podcast (00:06:13): https://substack.solidgold.co.za/p/40th-anniversary-of-the-concert-in

- Full Disclaimer Podcast (00:16:33):

https://www.instagram.com/probert_designs/?hl=en

- Firefox (00:24:14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky-uzsw0kqw

- Round the '80s in 80 Seconds(00:30:22):

- Rob Lowe can't keep his shirt on: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14817497/Rob-Lowe-real-reason-shirtless-selfies.html

- Madonna and The Pope: https://parade.com/news/beloved-80s-pop-star-with-a-complicated-church-history-is-related-to-pope-leo-xiv

- Prince hated Weird Al: https://www.cracked.com/article_46922_prince-had-no-patience-for-weird-al-yankovic.html

#That 80s Show, #Golden Girls, #Bea Arthur, #Betty White, #40th anniversary, #sitcom dynamics, #off-camera relationship, #South Africa concert, #apartheid, #1985 concert, #multiracial gathering, #pop culture, #nostalgia, #Star Trek, #DeLorean, #Back to the Future, #Andrew Probert, #Cold War, #Clint Eastwood, #Firefox, #voice-activated technology, #Rob Lowe, #Madonna, #celebrity relationships, #Weird Al Yankovic, #Prince, #artistic ownership, #80s cinema, #cultural significance, #film recommendations, #technology in film, #creative process, #humor, #anecdotes, #storytelling, #entertainment history.

Spaceballs 2. That’s it. That’s the episode.

Oh, alright—Dori also watched an Adam Ant movie about a struggling artist who refuses to make money from his passion, which picks at a raw wound for Paulo.

He reviews a sci-fi movie that somehow puts Carrie Fisher in an outfit even more revealing than in Return of the Jedi—all while teaching us about the dangers of the Neutron Dance.

And finally, Michael J. Fox gets the last laugh, and a picture of He-Man has us thinking of Dirty Dancing.

Jump To:

- Spaceballs 2 Announcement (00:00:30): ⁠https://youtu.be/WsK-KPi_w3w⁠

⁠https://people.com/spaceballs-2-everything-to-know-11754158⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaceballs:_The_Animated_Series

- Review of Trust Me & Adam Ant’s Filmography (00:20:15): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098529/

- Bad Movie Recommendations & The Time Guardian (00:25:20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCIifRGFwQE

- Carrie Fisher's breast plate: https://mutantreviewersmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/the-time-guardian.jpg

- Family Ties Casting: Michael J. Fox vs. Matthew Broderick (00:34:45): ⁠https://www.cracked.com/article_46907_family-ties-producer-didnt-want-to-hire-michael-j-fox.html⁠

- Masters of the Universe Movie Update (00:3903): ⁠https://screenrant.com/masters-of-the-universe-2026-movie-nicholas-galitzine-he-man-image-filming-update/⁠

- Comic Accuracy & Parody in He-Man (00:40:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PgTjhx1VLw

#Spaceballs2, #Spaceballs, #Mel Brooks, #parody films, # comedy, # cultural impact, # sequel announcement, # film legacy, # nostalgia, # satire, # Trust Me, # Adam Ant, # disappointing movies, # movie recommendation, # film critique, # time travel movies, # Millennium, # Time Guardian, # Masters of the Universe, # He-Man, # Nicholas Galitzine, # Richard Kind, # Spin City, # Michael J. Fox, # comedy landscape, # clever spoofs, # entertainment, # podcast, # Apple Podcasts, # audience engagement, # award-winning show, # long-running podcast.

A lot of our 80s favourites are getting sick — is it a conspiracy, or just a sign that we’re all getting really old?

Michael Jackson's family is making a biopic and, in a totally-not-nepo-baby move, his nephew has landed the lead role.

Still no word on who’s playing Tito.

Was that a sock in Steve Guttenberg’s pocket, or was he just happy to see the Village People? And someone stole Marty McFly’s guitar — but don’t worry, your kids are gonna love it.

Morton Harket’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis (00:01:02):https://americansongwriter.com/lead-singer-of-popular-1980s-band-may-never-sing-again-after-parkinsons-diagnosis/

Billy Joel’s Health and Documentary (00:04:36):https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/billy-joel-jokes-about-aging-cremation-after-brain-disorder-diagnosis

Rod Stewart’s Health Struggles (00:06:14): https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/30616/rod-stewart-history-of-health-issues/

Michael Jackson Biopic Announcement (00:10:53):https://screenrant.com/michael-jackson-movie-box-office-record/

Boy George and Culture Club Documentary (00:16:11):https://ca.news.yahoo.com/boy-george-culture-club-review-013000500.html?guccounter=1

Steve Guttenberg, Caitlyn Jenner, and “Can’t Stop the Music” (00:19:02):https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14790353/80s-icon-moment-caitlyn-jenner-stuff-shorts-socks-steve-guttenberg.html

Care Bears Live Action (00:23:06): https://movieweb.com/care-bears-reboot-warner-bros-josh-greenbaum/

Back to the Future’s Missing Guitar (00:25:26):https://parade.com/news/cast-of-beloved-80s-classic-invites-fans-to-help-with-decades-long-mystery

https://losttothefuture.com

# MortenHarket, # Parkinson'sdisease, # MichaelJFox, # BillyJoel, # normalpressurehydrocephalus, # RodStewart, # thyroidcancer, # prostatecancer, # MichaelJackson, #biopic, # JafarJackson, # BoyGeorge, # CultureClub, # 80scinema, # fashiontrends, # SteveGuttenberg, # BacktotheFuture, # missingguitar, # LosttotheFuture, # cinematichistory, # DavidHasselhoff, # 80snostalgia, # popculture, # humor, # anecdotes, # movierecommendations, # musicindustry, # agingstars, # therapy, # cerebrospinalfluid, # surgery, # medicalhistory, # resilience, # iconicmusicians, # popstardom, # reboots, # CGIremake, # CareBears, # cherryredGibson # ChristopherLloyd,

This week, Dori takes us through some 80s fad diets — including the definitely-not-a-cult Breatharian Diet.

The most iconic movie/music scene combo in 80s cinema history almost sounded very different — and we have James Belushi to blame.

Dori discovers a Japanese version of "Holding Out for a Hero", and Paulo finds a time-travelling movie that learned nothing from Back to the Future.

Jump To:

- 80s Fad Diets (00:01:25) : https://soyummy.com/pop-culture/1980s-diets/

- Say Anything & The Boombox Scene (00:10:04):  ⁠https://www.cracked.com/article_46773_john-cusack-originally-blasted-ska-music-in-say-anything-boombox-scene.html⁠

- Bonin in the Boneyard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLoH7Ra2WxI

- Tetris Movie Review (00:17:13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loCVDF9Fu4g

- Japanese version of “Holding Out for a Hero (00:22:32): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D193wSP0YLc

- Millennium (1989) Movie Review (00:26:34): https://youtu.be/S0k8xDtHnNM?si=bQ0owvI6hMFVt7MU

#1980s fad diets, #fitness trends, #Tetris, #nostalgia, #Hollywood Diet, #Scarsdale Diet, #Drinking Man's Diet, #Israeli Army Diet, #Rice Diet, #Banana and Milk Diet, #Breatharian Diet, #diet absurdity, #movie discussion, #political espionage, #video game history, #soundtrack, #cultural significance, #time travel, #Millenium1989 #KrisKristofferson, #CherylLadd, #That Dori Show.

Balki Bartokomous is on everyone’s podcast — so why isn’t he on ours?

Maybe it’s because we know nothing about Fred Savage and the brother from his mother.

We marvel at an ’80s star’s chameleon-like ability to blend in — but by George, give us a Time and we’ll figure out who that boy is.

Dori takes us to Action Park — and even though we never went there in the ’80s, every Gen Xer went to a water park that tried to kill them and trap their mullets in the pool inlet valves.

Finally we wonder: why would a time-travelling teenager try a Tab?

Jump To:

Bronson Pinchot Discussion (00:02:02): https://youtu.be/2ewBBTZnscU?si=bjh2A3UzlQp_jJio

Boy George's Appearance (00:12:06): https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/833720/80s-pop-icon-looks-completely-unrecognizable-in-rare-sighting-amid-exciting-new-role/

Freddie Mercury's Secret Daughter (00:16:26): https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/freddie-mercurys-secret-daughter-bombshell-35288787

Cocaine and Popeye (22:19): https://pagesix.com/2025/05/23/celebrity-news/1980s-hit-popeye-fueled-by-cocaine-says-mogul-barry-diller/

Action Park (26:56): https://youtu.be/mqg48h_uKYM?si=2ByuCoCN7Gv2sEzN

Fandango Movie Introduction (00:46:05): https://youtu.be/AK-zl6S3MS0?si=B5qUWfNTQNdttfGN

Movie Trivia Segment (00:52:37): https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/28535/1980s-popular-movie-trivia-quiz/

#80s pop culture, #That 80s Show, #Bronson Pinchot, #Perfect Strangers, #Beverly Hills Cop, #Boy George, #Freddie Mercury, #secret daughter, #DNA testing, #nostalgia, #80s music, #80s television, #Seinfeld, #George Costanza, #Robin Williams, #Popeye, #Action Park, #Class Action Park, #Miami Vice, #1980s movies, #childhood memories, #amusement parks, #80s icons, #humor, #anecdotes, #entertainment history, #pop culture podcast, #memorable figures, #80s trends, #nostalgia podcast, #pop culture references, #celebrity stories, #comedy, #80s fashion, #cultural impact, #retro entertainment.

Last week, Dori told Paulo about Freetown Christiania, but she left out the part about the awesomely named Danish biker gangs—so we’re remedying that.

Thanks to You and Huisgenoot magazines, we thought we’d seen every photo of 80s Princess Diana—but one has been released after 40 years, and we reveal just why the Palace kept it under wraps.

John Cleese is no longer funny, Dori explores Neon Noir, and Pierce Brosnan is an Irishman with a Germano-Italian-French accent that borders on Dutch as he hunts Adam Ant.

Finally, Paulo tests Dori’s knowledge of 80s lyrics—even if he had to include that forsaken Toto song.

Jump To:

Biker Gangs in Christiania (00:02:39): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit_Motorcycle_Club

Princess Diana's Treatment in the 1980s (00:04:30): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14702859/Palace-quashed-affair-rumours-Princess-Diana-David-Bowie.html

John Cleese's Recent Controversies (00:09:41): https://www.cracked.com/article_46375_john-cleese-complains-that-he-cant-afford-to-live-in-luxury-anymore.html

Miami Vice Documentary (00:14:14): https://youtu.be/8Wxvs-mA5Sg?si=AwbyilU1fx0A3QKD

Pierce Brosnan's accent in Nomads (00:30:43): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yw-tQ4_d8A

Quiz on 80s Music (00:40:44): https://www.buzzfeed.com/cinematicawesomeness/80s-song-lyrics-quiz