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Join two Gen X dudes as they take a nostalgic look at all things 80s and 90s. From music and movies to television and pop culture, these friends of 35 years will take you on a trip back in time to review two of the most influential and awesome decades. Join them each week as they rewind back to the era of cassette tapes, big hair and Super Nintendo.
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- 2 days ago1h 33m
Twister (1996); We're Heading to the Suck Zone!
Grab your pagers and strap on your safety harnesses, because Dave, Rob, and Kurt are teaming up with Jason to head straight into "the Suck Zone!" This week on the podcast, the guys are chasing down Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster masterpiece, Twister. From the iconic, physics-defying flying cow to the relentless rivalry between Helen Hunt's ragtag group of storm-chasing geniuses and Cary Elwes’ corporate-funded "nightmares," the crew breaks down why this movie took the summer box office by storm. They'll debate whether the ground-breaking CGI still holds up, share some legendary behind-the-scenes chaos, and ask the ultimate question: would you actually survive hiding under a wooden bridge during an F5 tornado? Whether you're a die-hard fan of Dusty’s (Philip Seymour Hoffman) unparalleled energy, or you just really love a good cinematic debris field, this episode is packed with the signature banter, deep-cut trivia, and nostalgic laughs you've come to expect. Find out how Twister redefined the disaster genre for the '90s and why we’re still talking about Aunt Meg’s famous steak and gravy plate all these years later. Fire up your favorite podcast app, hit subscribe, and join the guys as they try to drop Dorothy right into the eye of the storm—just remember, "it's the wonder of nature, baby!" Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' (1986): The Hits, The Hair, & The History
Grab your hairspray and your jean jacket, because this week Dave and Rob are turning the clock back to 1986 to tackle one of the biggest rock albums of all time: Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet. With over 28 million copies sold worldwide, this powerhouse record gave us legendary anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." But forty years after its release, we have to ask the ultimate question: does it still hold up as a masterpiece, or has it lost its edge? To help us settle the debate, we are thrilled to welcome back our good friend and resident rock aficionado, Dustin, to join the analysis! Together, the trio breaks down the tracklist, dissects the massive production that defined the arena-rock era, and discusses the cultural legacy of Jon, Richie, and the boys. Hit that play button to see if we're halfway there, or if this album is just shot through the heart—and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 33m
1985 vs. 1995: Let’s Go Go get a Kiss From a Rose
What happens when you pit the neon-soaked, high-energy pop of the mid-80s against the smooth R&B and heavy hip-hop beats of the mid-90s? In this episode, Dave and Rob go head-to-head in the ultimate musical time-travel debate: 1985 vs. 1995. By pulling up the data and looking at the official top 5 year-end hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 for each year, the guys break down how a single decade completely transformed the landscape of popular music. We’re matching up the smooth saxophone of Wham!’s "Careless Whisper" and Madonna’s untouchable "Like a Virgin" against the genre-defining power of Coolio’s "Gangsta’s Paradise" and TLC’s legendary double-feature of "Waterfalls" and "Creep." Dave and Rob unpack the cultural impact, the production styles, and how these tracks have aged over the years. Hit that play button to find out which mid-decade lineup took home the crown, and let us know in the comments below: are you team ’85 or team ’95? Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Playlists Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0K0QAawREuZwAdquHYqANx?si=gceEtdYmQ_aHZn8rYiN2kQ Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/1985-vs-1995/pl.u-JPAZBZmFW5r8gY?ls Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago1h 34m
Independence Day (1996); Times Up!
Fire up the F-18s and grab your ThinkPads, because we have officially reached the third and final movie in our Summer Blockbuster series! To close things out with a bang, we are covering the definitive 90s disaster masterpiece: Independence Day (1996). We dive deep into the glorious spectacle of Roland Emmerich's alien invasion, tracking everything from Will Smith's legendary one-liners to the chaotic brilliance of Jeff Goldblum's hand gestures. Whether you're here for the pure action-movie nostalgia or President Whitmore's iconic pre-flight speech, we are breaking down the categories that make this flick an undisputed classic. In this episode, we tackle the film's most hilarious logic leaps, celebrate the sheer plot armor of the world's luckiest golden retriever, and debate whether Randy Quaid's Russell Casse is the greatest cinematic hero of the 20th century. We also look at the casual indifference the script has for its minor characters and how a single computer virus saved the entire planet. Tune in to help us wrap up our blockbuster marathon, look to the skies, and remember: we will not go quietly into the night! Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 30, 20261h 30m
Terminator 2 Judgment Day (1991): "Hasta La Vista, Baby"
“I’ll be back.” Jump into this deep-dive on Terminator 2: Judgment Day as we unpack the groundbreaking effects, unforgettable one-liners, and behind-the-scenes secrets that made this 90s sci-fi classic one of the greatest sequels ever made. From the iconic canal chase to the explosive finale and the chilling T-1000, we break down why T2 still hits hard today—and why Arnold’s legendary performance helped turn it into a pop culture phenomenon. Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 23, 20261h 25m
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Why Indiana Jones Still Rules the 80s
Do you like archaeology? What about Nazis? If you said yes to one or both of these choices, join Rob, Dave and Kurt this week as they take a look back at the action classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The crew uncovers the secrets behind Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’s legendary collaboration, tracking Harrison Ford's definitive leap from smuggler to the world's favorite whip-cracking professor. From the iconic, heart-pounding boulder run to the terrifyingly satisfying, face-melting climax, the guys break down why Indy’s first outing remains the gold standard for big-screen adventure. Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 16, 20261h 27m
The 80s TV Commercials That Made Our Childhood
This week we are breaking down our absolute favorite ads from a decade where marketing wasn't just about selling a product—it was about embedding catchy jingles and unforgettable catchphrases directly into pop culture. From fast-food face-offs that asked the ultimate questions to hyperactive toy commercials that defined our childhood wishlists, we are looking back at the clever, quirky, and downright bizarre marketing magic that ruled the airwaves We’ll explore why these brief television spots left such a massive, lasting imprint on our collective memory and trace how the art of the commercial evolved during the decade. Whether you grew up shouting these catchphrases on the playground or you're discovering these vintage gems for the very first time, this trip down memory lane promises plenty of laughs and a wave of pure nostalgia. So grab a cold can of New Coke, settle into your favorite beanbag chair, and join us as we celebrate the decade when commercial breaks were mandatory viewing! Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jun 9, 20261h 21m
Summer Hits of 1996; Tupac, Mariah and The Macarena
Dust off your pagers and grab a Surge soda! This week, Dave and Rob are hopping into the time machine and dialing the coordinates to June 9th, 1996. The box office was dominated by Mission: Impossible, the Macarena was slowly taking over the planet, and the Billboard Hot 100 was a wild mix of legendary hip-hop, R&B royalty, alt-rock, and powerhouse vocalists What makes this specific week so legendary is the sheer, whiplash-inducing sonic contrast sharing real estate on the charts. It was a bizarre and beautiful era where the mournful, rapid-fire hip-hop harmonies of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and 2Pac’s aggressive West Coast swagger sat side-by-side with the pristine, sweeping adult contemporary ballads of Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. Throw in the raw acoustic storytelling of Tracy Chapman, Alanis Morissette’s alt-rock bite, and a rising, inescapable bilingual novelty dance craze like the Macarena, and you get a snapshot of a musical landscape that was wildly fragmented yet universally massive Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IEysWlUdIzxLhnrSmu1bx?si=DVgK8cegRq-FqwVtoZGlqQ Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/billboard-hot-100-june-9th-1996/pl.u-76oN9NpFNz2Y05?ls Amazon: Click HERE to access the Amazon playlist for this episode https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1996-06-15/ Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Join two Gen X dudes as they take a nostalgic look at all things 80s and 90s. From music and movies to television and pop culture, these friends of 35 years will take you on a trip back in time to review two of the most influential and awesome decades. Join them each week as they rewind back to the era of cassette tapes, big hair and Super Nintendo.
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