Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Podcast
Stuck in the '80s explores that MTV-generation nostalgia that still stirs up emotion no matter what the age. Whether it's '80s movies, pop culture, music or old-school memories, this engaging podcast will help you reminisce and chuckle about a defining era of history. Rad!
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758: Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats
Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats joins us this week to talk about the band's new anthem "I Love the '80s" and his upcoming appearance on The 80s Cru...
757: Forgotten Hits of 1989
How many hit songs do you remember from 1989? There are tons. And then there were the hits that don't get any love on the radio these days. We conclud...
756: Author Tamara Dever and 'The Day We Found Yesterday'
Eighties trivia expert and frequent guest host Tamara Dever returns this week to talk about her new book, "The Day We Found Yesterday," an incredible...
755: High School Graduation in the '80s with author Steven Manchester
Do you remember your high school graduation in the '80s? Author Steven Manchester does. His new book "Yo-Yo's and Yearbooks: Crushing the '80s" is a t...
754: Haircut 100's Nick Heyward (from 2018 interview)
Haircut 100 has reformed with Nick Heyward, Les Nemes and Graham Jones. They're touring the U.S. in September 2025 with Howard Jones. Relive our amazi...
753: Grad Nite in the '80s
Did you go to Grad Nite in the '80s? It's the night when graduating high school seniors spent overnight at one of the Disney Parks. We go back in time...
752: 'Whyte Python World Tour' author Travis Kennedy
One of the most incredible books set in the '80s is now on book shelves and online libraries: "Whyte Python World Tour" by author Travis Kennedy. We t...
751: Saying Goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne
July 22, 2025 is the date where another legend passed over to the other side. Ozzy Osbourne. An 80s legend. A musical legend. A cultural legend. The G...
750: 20th Anniversary of Stuck in the '80s
It all started on July 5, 2005. And here still are 20 years later. Crazy, right? As Stuck in the '80s approached its 20th anniversary, we asked our pa...
749: Summer Reading List 2025 Edition
Looking for a good '80s book to read this summer? Spearsy and Jen with One N have a handful of suggestions. Also seggies include Spin My Round and TV...
748: Songs and Stories about the Heart | Speary's Health Battle
If you hear Spearsy humming a tune about the heart, you're about to find out why. We honor songs from the heart in this special episode, including tun...
747: Broken Hearts - Literally and Musically
Where's Spearsy been lately? In the hospital, plotting an epic comeback. Listen to his health update and relive the "broken hearts" episode from Valen...
746: 501 Essential Albums of the '80s author Gary Graff
Ever debate which were the best albums of the '80s? What if you could narrow it down to 501? That's what music journalist Gary Graff and his team of w...
745: 'Fletch' Turns 40
"Can I borrow your towel? My car hit a water buffalo." Order a steak sandwich and a steak sandwich and settle in as Spearsy and Brad celebrate the 40t...
744: Steve Perry and Willie Nelson's 'Faithfully'
Steve Perry and Willie Nelson have just released a duet version of "Faithfully," the 1983 song from Journey that was a huge hit for the band. The song...
743: The Rock Hall of Fame's 2025 Inductees
The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees. Co-hosts Spearsy and Chuck Coverly go through the list and grade them on their...
742: Unlikely Cover Songs of the 80s Part 14
So many of the great songs of the '80s that we associate with our favorite artists are actually cover songs. How do we know? Because we've now done 14...
741: Remembering Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer has left us. But he left us with an amazing collection of work that we will honor for decades to come. Spearsy and co-host Chuck Coverly hi...
740: Reviewing 'MJ: The Musical' and the 2025 Voyage of The 80s Cruise
Spearsy reviews "MJ: The Musical," the touring Broadway production about the life of Michael Jackson. We also cover our favorite memories of the 2025...
739: Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s - Classic Rerun
Remember our "Rock Dinosaurs" of the '80s series of podcasts? We did them about 14 years ago, and they were a blast. Basically we honored the bands we...
738: Drinking in the '80s (From 2006)
Have we ever done a St. Patrick's Day episode of Stuck in the '80s? I'm not sure, but we definitely did a "Drinking in the '80s" episode a long time a...
737: Revisiting our Interview with Naked Eyes' Pete Bryne
Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes was one of the first interviews I did solo for Stuck in the '80s. It was back in 2008 and I had just seen the band perform as...
736: Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert Interview
If you're a fan of 1986's "Labyrinth," then you need to know about the touring production of "Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert." Steve talks to Black...
735: The Miracle on Ice's 45th Anniversary
It's been 45 years since the Miracle on Ice?!? That's insane. Back in 2010, for the hockey game's 30th anniversary, we did a pretty damn good job hono...
734: Forgotten Hits of 1988
Do you remember the hit songs of 1988? George Michael, INXS, Michael Jackson - they all ruled the charts. But how many of the deeper hits do you remem...
733: Rediscovering our Michael Jackson Thriller Episode
While we enjoy/endure an unexpected break in new episodes, Spearsy decided to listen again to Episode 49 - Michael Jackson's Thriller. It's one of our...
732: UK No. 2s of 1977 - Just Missed the Biscuit
Cast your mind back to 1977 - the golden age of disco. But in the UK, a lot of different songs were reaching the top of the charts. Here are a few tha...
731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, She...
731: Albums Turning 40 from 1985
Can you wrap your brain around the fact that our favorite albums from 1985 just turned 40 years old? This week we honor albums by Luther Vandross, She...
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730: College Friend and 'Final Deadline' Author Derek Catron
In 20 years of Stuck in the '80s, we've yet to hear from any of Steve's friends from the actual 1980s. That ends with this week's episode: a conversat...
729: Christmas Albums in the 1980s
Who's ready for some deep cuts when it comes to '80s Christmas albums? This week's episode features tunes by Alabama, Dr. Demento, George Winston and...
728: Die Hard Tribute with Author Brian Abrams
Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? We answer that nagging query and more with special guest Brian Abrams, author of "Die Hard: An Oral History."
O...
727: Inspirational Speeches in '80s Movies - Part 1
Hoosiers. Dead Poets Society. Vision Quest. The Goonies. The '80s were full of inspirational speeches in our favorite movies. We start a new series wi...
726: Movie and Music Turkeys of the '80s (2018 Thanksgiving Episode)
After 20 years, can you blame us for not coming up with another original idea for a Thanksgiving podcast? Here's "Turkeys of the '80s" - our show from...
725: Reliving the Steve Perry Interview
Come relive the glory days of Stuck in the '80s and journey back to 2011 when Spearsy got the chance to interview former Journey frontman Steve Perry....
724: 'The Terminator' Turns 40
Come with me if you want to live! It's the 40th anniversary of "The Terminator." Share your favorite movie quotes and decide once and for all if AI is...
723: Two-Hit Wonders of the '80s Part 2
Do you hate the term "one-hit wonders?" How do you feel about "two-hit wonders?" Many of the bands we loved in the '80s only reached the Billboard Top...
722: Interview with T'Pau's Carol Decker
T'Pau ruled the British charts in the late '80s with hits such as "China in Your Hand" and "Valentine." In the U.S., "Heart and Soul" was the band's b...
721: Year 9 of The 80s Cruise with Joey Fairchild
The 80s Cruise is sailing into its ninth year in 2025 - will you be with us? If you're on the fence about joining us in March 2025, ECP's Joey Fairchi...
720: Forgotten Hits of 1987
It's hard to forget the hits from 1987, but we've managed to find six tunes that don't get enough love these days. It's a new installment of our "Forg...