'80s Professional Wrestling Part 1

The McDLT

On this episdoe of Another ’80s Podcast, we reconjure the McDLT, McDonald’s ambitious 1980s attempt to challenge the Whopper with a burger designed to keep “the hot side hot and the cool side cool.” From Jason Alexander’s unforgettable commercial to the oversized Styrofoam container that made the sandwich famous, the McDLT became a symbol of both fast-food innovation and environmental controversy. Join me for this 15 minute "mini" episode as we explore the rise and fall of this uniquely ’80s creation and why, decades later, fans still remember it with surprising affection. #80s #nostalgia #mcdlt

Clue

In this episode, we unravel the chaos of the 1985 comedy whodunit Clue, based on the classic board game, where a group of strangers are summoned to a secluded mansion by a mysterious host who ends up dead. My guest Fran and I discuss the film’s origins, its connections to the game, our love for the cast and campy tone, and plenty more along the way—we’ve got it covered!

Choose Your Own Adventure

On this episode we discuss the classic book series, Choose Your Own Adventure!!! It's hard to imagine anything more ground breaking in '80s children's books. We'll talk about not only the history but how the books were composed. Some favorite titles along with some of the series that were competing against Choose Your Own Adventure. And, of course, we'll be trying to capture the magic and why these books matter!

'80s Professional Wrestling Part 3

Today Al and I finish up our ‘80s wrestling conversation.  We cover our favorite matches, live contests, GLOW, wrestling being “fake” (per John Stossel), and why 80s wrestling matters.  We’re gonna end this topic with a  clean finish!!!

'80s Professional Wrestling Part 2

We're back with part 2 of our '80s Professional Wrestling conversation!!! This episode has it all! Finishing moves, the Flair Flop, favorite announcers, Mello Yello, favorite interviewers, the WWF takeover, and of course why impressionable teenage boys end up hanging around a Philly airport Marriot bar (probably not what you think). Let's rewind!!! (00:00) Intro (01:05) Trivia (02:08) Finishing Moves (06:35) Nature Boy Origin (07:12) Flair Flop (10:03) Philly Airport Marriott Bar (12:40) Interviews (20:10) Throwback (20:46) Announcers (24:15) How Much Did Announcers Really Know? (27:47) WWF Takes Over & Al Isn’t Happy (36:34) Outro