Children of the 80s

Imagine building your life around music, only to have the very thing you love most taken away. Huey Lewis & The News helped define the sound of the 80s with unforgettable hits. But what happens when a legendary musician begins losing his hearing? This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit the music, memories, and heartbreaking battle with Ménière’s disease that changed Huey Lewis’s life forever.

Jim and Lindsay welcome special guest, Jason Colvin from the Shirley You Can't Be Serious podcast. Jason drops in to throw down a challenge to Jim. Who will walk away with the belt? Listen now to find out. 

Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the decade head-to-head, year by year to determine once and for all which year deserves to be crowned the Greatest Year in '80s Pop Music!Listen to this playlist on Spotify HERE! 

Some of the scariest memories of the 80s weren’t things we saw on screen—they were things we heard! From the chilling themes of Unsolved Mysteries and Halloween to Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Tales from the Darkside, we’re revisiting the creepy music that gave an entire generation nightmares. Turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and join us for a trip down memory lane… if you dare!

That haunting theme song. Robert Stack’s unmistakable voice. And mysteries that left an entire generation sleeping with the lights on.This week on Children of the 80s, we’re revisiting Unsolved Mysteries! We’ll explore the history of the iconic series, remember the legendary Robert Stack, and dive into three unforgettable cases. Join us as we revisit the show that made being scared so much fun!

Think the McDonald's Monoply game of the 80s was just a fun way to win 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 Monoply went from family fun to federal fraud. 

Who won the year? We’re going year by year from 1980 to 1983, looking at the stars who seemed to be EVERYWHERE—from movies and TV to cartoons and beyond. Who had the biggest year? Let the debate begin!

Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the decade head-to-head, year by year, to determine once and for all which year deserves to be crowned the Greatest Year in '80s Pop Music!

Mr. T was one of the biggest icons of the 1980s. From Clubber Lang in Rocky III to B.A. Baracus on The A-Team, his gold chains, mohawk, catchphrases, and unmistakable personality made him a pop-culture legend. Join us as we look back at the ’80s legacy of Mr. T and remember what made him so unforgettable.

From family favorites to lovable oddballs, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable characters from our favorite ’80s sitcoms—and sharing which ones we loved the most! Plus, Jim and Lindsay join forces for an epic “old man rant” about something that just doesn’t sit right with them.