How 1982 Made the Summer Blockbuster

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06/06/22 • 78 min

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

Follow Jeremy Smith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrbeaks.

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

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.

And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

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

Follow Jeremy Smith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrbeaks.

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Introduction - :30

1980s News - 3:33

Great/Curious/So-So Music Collaborations - 24:25

Shout-Outs - 1:13:08

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

And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

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

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Introduction - :30

Announcements - 2:25

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

Come chat with Mark Holton ("Pee-wee's Big Adventure") on Facebook Live on June 18 at 9pm Eastern.

1980s News - 6:58

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Up-Next and Thank You - 1:11:50

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.

And for even more 1980s awesomeness visit the80sruled.com or facebook.com/80sruled.

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