McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

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Join co-hosts and lifelong friends Bigs and Scot as they revisit their favorite games, movies, tech, toys, and more from the 1980s and beyond!

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80 Commercials

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

03/11/24 • 33 min

From dancing raisins that took the entire country by storm to local Chicago favorites, this episode is dedicated to some of our favorite TV commercials of the '80s. Where's the beef? Right here on McQuaid Arcade!

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No Sleep Till Brookmere

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

09/21/21 • 28 min

Join us by the fireplace as we enjoy a cocktail (or two), and let us regale you with tales of endless quests, unknown mysteries, and the magic of a Scholastic book fair. This episode is all about the books we loved growing up, and the many memorable moments they inspired!

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The Goonies

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

05/28/20 • 26 min

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: Heeyyy yoouuuu guuuuyyyys! On this episode, we re-visit 1985 with a deep-dive on one of the most formative films of our youth, The Goonies.

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The Vectrex

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

02/24/24 • 31 min

When it launched in 1982, the revolutionary Vectrex game system was set to make its mark with amazing, never-before-seen-at-home vector graphics. On this episode, we discuss this largely forgotten classic console, and gush about why we still love (and play!) it to this very day. Should you give it a listen? You bet your Asteroids!

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Ghostbusters

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

08/21/20 • 49 min

On this McQuaid Arcade special Feature Presentation, it's the 1984 classic supernatural comedy, Ghostbusters! We break down our favorite moments, the characters, the music, and the special effects. It'll be more fun than your collection of spores, molds, and fungus. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/ghostbusters/

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Fright Night and The Lost Boys

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

08/06/20 • 44 min

Fright Night and The Lost Boys: two iconic - and very different - 80's takes on the vampire tale. On this special McQuaid Arcade Feature Presentation, it's all the damn vampires...well, maybe not ALL of them. But definitely the coolest ones. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/vampires

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Bonus Round: Donkey Kong

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

08/24/21 • 15 min

A bite-sized little bonus episode celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest games of all time!

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Toys of the 80s (Part 1)

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

09/16/20 • 42 min

On this episode, we scratch the surface of the mountain of classic toys from our childhood, from the mainstream MASK toy line with its multimedia marketing push to weird one-offs like Suckerman and Krusher (with a K). Plus, the fantastical origin story of Mr. Do Anything. It'll knock your shoes off! Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/toys

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Batman 1989

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

08/28/20 • 47 min

We're talking about the revolutionary Tim Burton blockbuster that went on to shape the superhero movies that dominate the box office more than three decades later. We fire up the Batcomputer and analyze it all: the iconic Prince soundtrack, the controversial casting of Michael Keaton - largely known at the time as a comedic actor - as the Dark Knight, and Burton's "killer" take on the character. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/batman/

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Cloak & Dagger

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond

11/13/21 • 21 min

One of the most watched movies of our childhood, Cloak & Dagger has it all: Twinkies, video games, espionage, and near-constant attempted murder of a minor. Grab your walkie-talkie and bulletproof beret, and join us as we take a look back at this surprisingly intense classic.

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How many episodes does McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond have?

McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond currently has 40 episodes available.

What topics does McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Movies, Video Games and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond?

The episode title 'No Sleep Till Brookmere' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond?

The average episode length on McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond released?

Episodes of McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond are typically released every 17 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond?

The first episode of McQuaid Arcade: The 80s and Beyond was released on May 13, 2020.

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