Children of the 80s

Jim’s Out… So Let’s Talk 80s Crushes

Jim’s still sidelined this week, so Lindsay teams up with Dave from the Totally 80s & 90s Recall podcast for a deep dive into '80s celebrity crushes! From Tiger Beat heartthrobs and sitcom dream girls to movie stars, musicians, and poster-covered bedroom walls, they revisit the stars who made the 1980s unforgettable. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and a few surprise picks along the way.

Nineteen Eighty Ten

This week, Jim and Lindsay share a brief update on Jim's recovery following surgery. Since life has been a little hectic lately, we're replaying our very first Patreon-exclusive episode from January. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting an old favorite, we hope you enjoy this trip back to where our Patreon journey began.

80s Stars Who Rewrote Their Story

In this episode, we take a look at some of the most recognizable faces from the 1980s who took surprisingly different paths after their time in the spotlight. From Hollywood stardom to unexpected second acts, we dive into the career pivots of Danica McKellar, Stacey Keenan, Phoebe Cates, Jamie Gertz, and Rick Moranis—and ask the question: how did they end up there?

80s Cartoon Theme Songs-Finals

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Dave from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast, James from the Bad Movies Rule podcast and Jason from the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast to crown a champion in our 80s cartoon theme song tournament.

The 58 Hours: Baby Jessica and the Well Rescue

On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a narrow abandoned well in Midland, Texas—triggering a 58-hour rescue effort that captivated the nation. In this episode, we break down the intense rescue operation, the rise of round-the-clock media coverage, and how “Baby Jessica” became one of the defining news stories of the 1980s.