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Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Steve Spears
The 80s Cruise
Moonlighting
80s Music
Bruce Willis
Sybil Shepherd
80s Nostalgia
Castle
Disney
Rad
Hall and Oates
80s Cruise
The Escape Club
Catherine Hepburn
Warren Beatty
Hulu
BMX Racing
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Parkinson's Disease
Debut Albums

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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Latest Episodes

TV's "The Greatest American Hero" debuted 45 years ago today - March 18, 1981. We honor the '80s TV show with a reairing of our 2007 interview with actor William Katt.

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Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons... more

The new Stuck in the '80s podcast book is finally for sale. Brad interviews Spearsy about a project 20 years in the making.

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Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator St... more

"Highlander" is officially 40 years old. Well, technically Connor MacLeod is 508 years old now. Here's our tribute episode recorded in 2012 with co-host Sean Daly.

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Relive the Miracle on Ice from the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and the gold medal performance of US Men's Hockey with hosts Steve Spears, Sean Daly and Tom Jones. This a re-run from Episode 190 in 2010.

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Recent Guests

William Katt
Actor best known for The Greatest American Hero, Carrie, House
Actor
Episode: 777: 45th Anniversary of 'Greatest American Hero' with guest William Katt
Steve Spears
Creator and host of Stuck in the 80s Podcast; author of Stuck in the 80s, 20 Years of Conversations with the Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade
Stuck in the 80s
Episode: 776: Stuck in the '80s Book Interview
Martha Quinn
One of the original MTV VJs
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Episode: 773: Martha Quinn Returns to Stuck in the '80s
Becky Kliss
Author of 'When We Were Invincible'
Episode: 771: When Gen X was Invincible with Author Becky Kliss
Alan Frew
Frontman of the Canadian band Glass Tiger.
Glass Tiger
Episode: 770: Interview with Glass Tiger's Alan Frew
Michael Weitz
Author of 'We Be Dragons', a nostalgic novel set in the '80s
Episode: 766: 'We Be Dragons' Author Michael Weitz
Chase Squires
Citadel graduate and guest on the podcast
Citadel
Episode: 765: We Salute 'Taps' and 'The Lords of Discipline'
Bret Michaels
Lead vocalist of Poison, rock star, and television personality
Poison
Episode: 764: Bret Michaels Interview (From 2010)
Taylor Dayne
Famous pop singer known for her hits in the late '80s and early '90s
Music Artist
Episode: 763: Taylor Dayne Interview

Hosts

Steve Spears
Host with long-running involvement in the show; associated with 80s nostalgia and media coverage.
Brad Williams
Co-host known for engaging banter and passion for 80s culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • 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
    2 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 States2 years ago
  • Never thought the 80’s could be this boring

    I like all the topics they cover and it’s nice to have on in the background when I’m doing other things or going to sleep. Unfortunately none of the hosts have an ounce of charisma. They call themselves “stuck in the 80’s,” but they seem like they hate every song and movie they talk about. Definitely better than other podcasts where the hosts are screaming or laughing like hyenas, but definitely needs to liven up a little and stop trying to be too cool to like anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KBMC2013
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Long-running favorites Steve Spears and Brad Williams deliver strong chemistry with rotating guests.
Some critics note variable chemistry when non-primary-hosts co-host, with mixed reactions to guest formats.
Listeners praise deep nostalgia, thoughtful interviews, and well-researched nostalgia content.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

777: 45th Anniversary of 'Greatest American Hero' with guest William Katt
Q: What was it like working with Bob Culp on the series?
Katt described initial friction with Bob Culp that evolved into a strong friendship, noting that they started off with tension but soon found common ground and developed a professional, then personal, camaraderie that benefited the show.
777: 45th Anniversary of 'Greatest American Hero' with guest William Katt
Q: Tell us a little bit how you landed the William Katt interview.
The interview came about somewhat by chance when the team realized the show's anniversary would be a perfect moment to revisit William Katt's career, leading to a warm, informal conversation about his experiences and memories from the Greatest American Hero era.
776: Stuck in the '80s Book Interview
Q: What makes this book different from a straightforward memoir?
The book is framed as a curated journey through the interviews themselves, focusing on the memorable moments and their impact rather than a chronological life story of the author.
771: When Gen X was Invincible with Author Becky Kliss
Q: What lesson did you want to leave the readers with?
Open their minds to things they could do differently and to slow down a bit, going back to simpler times.
771: When Gen X was Invincible with Author Becky Kliss
Q: If you could bring back one thing from the 80s and make it just as relevant and necessary today, what would it be?
Landline phones, because they brought freedom and less stress, by not being connected all the time like with cell phones.

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This show leans heavily into nostalgia for the 1980s, with a focus on music, movies, TV, and pop culture from that era. Episodes frequently feature conversations around iconic artists, films, and cultural moments, often framed by personal anecdotes and guest insights. The format tends to pair two regular hosts with rotating guests or co-hosts, delivering a warm, conversational vibe that blends reminiscence with accessible storytelling. A few standout aspects include regular guest appearances from notable 80s figures (musicians, actors, authors) and long-running segments that offer behind-the-scenes memories and cultural context. The show is probably especially appealing to listeners who want approachable nostalgia, anecdotes from the era, a... more

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1. William Katt
2. Steve Spears
3. Martha Quinn
4. Becky Kliss
5. Alan Frew
6. Michael Weitz
7. Chase Squires
8. Bret Michaels

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