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Welcome back to the 80s! The #1 80s music podcast on Podomatic. From A Flock of Seagulls to ZZ Top, we bring you the best music from the era when leg warmers and skinny ties were the height of fashion and MTV still played videos. http://bit.ly/2rweM9J

Brace yourself, it’s WHAMAGEDDON time of year! How long will you last? Wishing you all the best, good luck! #80s #80smusic #Wham #Whamageddon2025
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Wakey Wakey! Well, definitely every day this month, at a minimum. Have a great week everybody! #80s #80smovie #MondayFunnies
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy 80th Birthday to Bette Midler! #80smusic #80smovies #80sTV #BetteMidler #ladiesofthe80s
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Remembering the great Richard Pryor on what would have been his 85th birthday. #80s #80smovies #80sTV #RichardPryor
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A little George and Andrew for #WeekendUnwind. Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986) includes a song that will be very important starting tomorrow. #80s #80smusic #WHAM
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This week's #ConcertCollectible is a ticket stub for Styx’s Paradise Theater Tour stop at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD on 4/13/81. #80s #80smusic
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
40 years ago this month, Spandau Ballet released their first compilation album, The Singles Collection (1985). #80s #80smusic #SpandauBallet
November 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
From the Not Quite the 80s Department. Released on this day in 1979, The Wall from Pink Floyd. A song from this album is featured in our current episode (#37), #NotQuitethe80s. #70smusic #PinkFloyd
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Happy 80th Birthday to Deep Purple and Rainbow’s Roger Glover! #80smusic #RogerGlover
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Happy 70th Birthday to Billy Idol! #80s #80smusic #BillyIdol #ILikeLeather
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
40 years ago this month, Bob Dylan released his Biograph (1985) box set. It consisted of 53 tracks, 18 of which were previously unreleased, from 1962 to 1981. #80s #80smusic #BobDylan
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
40 years ago this month, Cocteau Twins released two EPs, two weeks apart; Tiny Dynamine and Echos in a Swallow Bay (1985). #80s #80smusic #alternativerock #CocteauTwins
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
45 years ago this month, Elvis Costello released the compilation album Taking Liberties (1980). It is largely made up of B-sides, but features three previously unreleased recordings and was released only in the US and Canada. #80s #80smusic #ElvisCostello
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy 70th Birthday to Howie Mandel! #80sTV #80smovies #HowieMandel
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
40 years ago yesterday, Mr. Mister released their second studio album, Welcome to the Real World (1985). #80s #80smusic #MrMister
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
45 years ago today, The Jam released their fifth studio album, Sound Affects (1980). #80s #80smusic #TheJam
November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Remembering the great Leslie Nielsen, who passed away 15 years ago today. #80smovies #80sTV #LeslieNielsen
November 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Remembering David Prowse, who passed away five years ago today. #80smovies #80sTV #DavidProwse #StarWars
November 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Happy 75th Birthday to Ed Harris! #80smovies #80sTV #EdHarris
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The right blessing before a Thanksgiving meal is important. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #80s #80smusic #MondayFunniesonThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
40 years ago today, Rocky IV (1985) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
45 years ago today, Bosom Buddies (1980-1982) premiered. #80s #80sTV
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
40 years ago today, Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Remembering James Avery on what would have been his 80th birthday. #80s #80sTV #80smovies #JamesAvery
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s hoping your travels are going well. #80s #80smovie #HappyThanksgiving #yourefked
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM