1980s Now

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current (mostly Top Gun related) 80s news including how the Top Gun them was originally for a comedy and whether Val Kilmer has made his last acting appearance. Will challenges Kat and Jon to an apparently difficult Val Kilmer movie game. Then, the trio speaks with entertainment journalist Jeremy Smith about how 1982 changed movies forever.

Introduction - :30

Announcements - 2:14

Will appearing at Anime Ohio on June 18. Visit www.animeohio.com for tickets and more information.

Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.

1980s News - 4:46

Val Kilmer Movie Game - 22:35

1980s Summer Blockbuster Recollections - 29:27

Chat with Jeremy Smith - 40:27

Wrap-Up and Thank You - 1:16:21

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including death-defying training for Top Gun stunts, the new "Beastie Boys" museum Exhibit, and the stars reaction to the "Quantum Leap" series renewal. Then, the trio discusses the official plots of the craziest Indiana Jones sequels that were never made (and thank goodness). Thoughts? Emails us at [email protected].

Introduction - :30

1980s News - 3:38

The Craziest Indiana Jones Movies Never Made - 29:30

Wrap-Up and Thanks - 1:15:41

For the many ways to support the show, visit www.1980snow.com/support.

For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com.

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Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-indiana-jones-films-that-never-were/

https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-unmade-cancelled-movies-reasons-explained/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3457215/indiana-jones-supernatural-horror-movie-almost/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/unmade-indiana-jones-movies/

https://www.eightieskids.com/indiana-jones-and-the-monkey-king-the-sequel-too-mad-to-get-made/

First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including:

• DNA just solved a 1980s murder
• DNA testing was discovered in 1984
• Ghostbusters is a billion dollar franchise
• John Williams made a musical mistake in Star Wars

Then, the trio compares the original "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, with the one just released on Amazon Prime starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Warning: There are some minor spoilers.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 04:25

Road House vs. Road House (with Spoilers) - 40:00

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:26:30

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Will speaks with the award-winning, chart-topping sultry singer, who made it big in the 1980s, Taylor Dayne.

Introduction - :30

Jon appearing at SFGE2022 from July 15-17. Visit www.gameatl.com and use GENXGROWNUP for $5 off your ticket.

1980s Now will be on vacation for the month of July. We'll continue to publish flashback episodes throughout the month and will return with all-new shows beginning in August.

Interview with Taylor Dayne - 4:00

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the "Aliens" spin-off prequel novel, the Tina Turner Barbie doll, and the copyright case that involved Andy Warhol and the Purple One. Next, we announce the winner of the Ralph Macchio book giveaway.

Finally, Will speaks with Paul Robb, composer and founding member of the chart-topping synthpop group "Information Society." What's your favorite song? Email us your thoughts to [email protected].

Introduction - :30

Announcements - 2:05

*Join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern for 1980 Trivia

*Get your copy of the reissued vinyl of Laurie Miller's 1986 track "Love is a Natural Magical Thing" at https://bit.ly/3F7I4yy

1980s News - 7:32

Those Star Trek Samples in InSoc's Tracks - 34:00

Paul Robb Interview - 45:45

Thank You and Wrap-Up - 1:25:32

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Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow.

For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com

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Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Order your copy of "Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions" at https://bit.ly/3MXRE98.