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Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Steve Spears
80s Music
Nostalgia
80s Cruise
MTV
80s Movies
The 80s Cruise
Miracle On Ice
Music
Bret Michaels
Stand By Me
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Poison
Rob Reiner
Prince
80s Culture
Greg Kihn
James Earl Jones
80s Nostalgia
Inspirational Speeches
Moonlighting

The longest-running ’80s podcast—featuring interviews with music legends, movie stars, and MTV icons. Deep dives, debates, and Gen X nostalgia every week. Hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams, the show blends sharp takes with insider stories from the people who lived it. From ’80s music and movies to MTV culture and pop culture history, each episode goes deeper than nostalgia to uncover what m... more

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Latest Episodes

There really was nobody else quite like Dolly Parton.

In this special episode of Stuck in the ’80s, we remember Dolly — the songwriter, singer, actress, entrepreneur and wonderfully funny human being who somehow became a national treasure without ev... more

Some ’80s bands sold millions of records. Some filled arenas. Some became so permanently embedded in pop culture that you can’t walk through a grocery store without hearing them over the frozen peas.

And then there are the bands that somehow found u... more

We all have that one movie from the ’80s.

Maybe yours is Back to the Future. Maybe it’s The Breakfast Club, The Goonies or Say Anything. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the greatest movie ever made. It just has to be the movie that found you at ex... more

Forty years ago, Paul Simon released one of the most unlikely blockbuster albums of the 1980s.

Graceland arrived on Aug. 25, 1986, blending Simon’s unmistakable songwriting with South African rhythms, zydeco, gospel harmonies and a completely new wa... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Shriver
High school teacher, co-hosted interview about 80s class
North White High School, Indiana
Episode: Those Crazy Movie and TV High Schools of the '80s
Shawn Curtis
High school teacher, co-hosted interview about 80s class
North White High School, Indiana
Episode: Those Crazy Movie and TV High Schools of the '80s
Adam Curry
Former MTV VJ, podfather, and media entrepreneur
Adam Curry (interview guest)
Episode: Classic Interview: MTV VJ Adam Curry on Madonna, Moscow and His Feud With Richard Marx
Michelle Willits
Guest with expertise on Stephen King adaptations and reading/analysis
Wisconsin (as mentioned)
Episode: Stand By Me at 40: Revisiting the Classic Coming-of-Age Film
Steve Persall
Times film critic, guest on this episode
St. Petersburg Times
Episode: License to Podcast: Ranking the James Bond Movies of the 1980s
Nick Heyward
Lead singer of Haircut 100; solo artist
Haircut 100 / Solo Artist
Episode: Nick Heyward Charts a New Course with Haircut 100
Tracy Viola
Author of Pretty Wrecked, Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery
Author
Episode: Pretty Wrecked: Tracy Viola on Addiction, Recovery and Growing Up in the '80s
Jonathan Cathey
Founder and CEO of The Loyal Subjects, a toy company
The Loyal Subjects
Episode: Toys of the '80s and Beyond with Jonathan Cathey of The Loyal Subjects
Katrina Leskanich
Musician, Katrina and the Waves
Katrina and the Waves
Episode: Katrina Leskanich on “Walking on Sunshine,” Eurovision and The 80s Cruise

Hosts

Steve Spears
Host of the show; long‑running presenter with deep ties to 80s culture and insider perspectives.
Brad Williams
Co-host and conversation driver; known for collaborative banter and 80s culture expertise.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 459 ratings
  • Snoozefest

    I’m still looking for a great 80s pop culture podcast. This one isn’t it. Granted, I’ve only listened to about a dozen or so of the most current 100 episodes. Admittedly, I haven’t listened to the first 600 or so, but my God it’s boring! Honestly, I feel like these guys forget that they’re doing a podcast. There’s A LOT of talk about their medical problems. I feel for them and wish them well but is an 80s podcast really the best place to do that? They’re constantly going off on random tangents ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Notahetero
    United States5 months ago
  • This is a special podcast

    I’ve been listening to this show for more than ten years now and these guys have unlocked something special in a way not many podcasters can get close to doing. If you have a love for the 80’s you NEED to check this podcast out. These guys have a great talent for telling a story and a wicked sense of humour. They do their research and everything they say comes off being authentic. The name of the show is 100% appropriate. Keep up the great work guys 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K Torly
    Australia2 years ago
  • A podcast after my own heart

    These guys talk 80s music like I like to talk about 80s music. Love all the hosts but Spearsy and Brad are the heart. I saved the Rush episode for the 40th anniversary of Moving Pictures and when I can’t sleep it never fails to help me relax. This is podcast comfort food at its finest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerNc
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast, I've listened to many back episodes

    Podcast Addict
    5
    joeherbers
    3 years ago
  • Horrible since Dailey left

    Found it a couple months ago. Listened to first 275 episodes quickly. It was great with spears and Dailey. After Dailey left it’s borderline unlistenable due to the extreme unlikability of the other hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hotsaw24
    United States3 years ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into 80s music and film and the authentic, story-rich storytelling.
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Nick Heyward Charts a New Course with Haircut 100
Q: What felt right about making new music right now?
Heyward explains that waiting too long would be a barrier to making music, and he felt a difference this time because the reconnection with old bandmates and the passage of time created a fresh but familiar motivation to create.
Katrina Leskanich on “Walking on Sunshine,” Eurovision and The 80s Cruise
Q: What do you think is the most inaccurate thing that younger generations assume about the MTV era?
The era wasn't all glamour; many artists used MTV as a necessary platform, and the scene included misfits who weren't driven solely by fame but by making music and paying the bills, despite the era's heavy corporate influence.
Peter Gabriel’s ‘So’ at 40 | Songs, Stories and Legacy
Q: What makes Sledgehammer such an iconic video in the Gabriel catalog?
Sledgehammer is celebrated for its groundbreaking stop-motion animation by Aardman Animations, iconic dancing chickens, and the collaboration's visual impact that helped cement the era's MTV-era aesthetics.
Peter Gabriel’s ‘So’ at 40 | Songs, Stories and Legacy
Q: Tell us about the genesis of Red Rain and the Mozo character.
Red Rain centers on a recurring character Mozo in Gabriel's songs, evolving from earlier solo work and appearing again with depth and personal resonance, which the host and Bassnote connect to the album's broader themes.
Famous ’80s TV & Movie Cars: KITT, the DeLorean, General Lee & Ecto-1
Q: How have star cars evolved in licensing and restoration?
Licensing grew from simple on-screen use to full-fledged branding with toys, posters, and museum exhibitions; restoration often involves sourcing original parts, compromises for safety and reliability, and sometimes licensing partners that help fund preservation.

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2. Shawn Curtis
3. Adam Curry
4. Michelle Willits
5. Steve Persall
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7. Tracy Viola
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