Rewind to 1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!

In 1985, America didn’t just listen to the radio — it counted down the top hits together. This week, we revisit American Top 40’s year-end countdown with the legendary Casey Kasem, counting down the biggest songs of 1985.

Listen to the 1985 year end playlist on Spotify here: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04nnKVv7szsGwJjLwElGT3?si=0sEBv5NZT3uwo4knPdBekg

In 1985, video games were considered dead. In this episode, we look at why the Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t just another console, but a carefully designed comeback plan. We revisit the chaos of the pre-NES era, the loss of trust after Atari’s collapse, and how Nintendo rebuilt confidence with the Seal of Quality, smart marketing, and games that actually delivered.

Stick around until the very end of the episode for a little Easter egg, er, Christmas present from us.  

The flu has hit Children of the 80s so enjoy this Christmas episode from Season 2 while we recover from this hellish bug.

It's an episode chock full of Christmas cheer! Jim and Lindsay discuss classic songs performed in a new way and also new songs released in the 80s that have become traditional Christmas hits. 

In this episode, we’re diving into the best Christmas songs from 1980s movies — the classics that made us laugh, cry, and sing along with the TV on full blast. From feel-good favorites to unexpected gems, we’ll explore how these iconic tracks captured the spirit of the season in true 80s style. Grab some eggnog, press play, and join us for a trip down holiday memory lane!

Listen to our Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EzWaxAOrMsX4JVI2Qewjp?si=mnn5ZXJhQTCRtAmVZIBeJQ

Fire up the VCR—it’s 80s TV trivia time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they tear through a stack of rapid-fire Trivial Pursuit questions, battling it out over the tv shows, stars, and cartoons that defined the decade. Let’s see who really rules the remote!

We're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they "cover" some of the best. 

This episode originally aired in Season 1. 

In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing. 

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

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.

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?

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!).

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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? 

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.