New podcast episode online: Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats visits to talk about the band's new song "I Love the '80s" and more. On your favorite pod app now. Link: bit.ly/47cEEY2

We lost another legend today. Diane Keaton was 79. "I don't know anything, and I haven't learned," she once told an interviewer. "Getting older hasn't made me wiser. Without acting, I would have been a misfit."

On this day in 1980, Pac-Man was released in the United States. The game's original Japanese title was "Puck-Man" but was changed to Pac-Man in North America for fear of slackers defacing arcade cabinets by converting the P into an F.

Happy birthday to Brian Johnson, who turns 78 today. Check out our infamous interview with him from 2007: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/stuck...

Can you name the actor who played Captain Kangaroo?

Our group of friends each year on The 80s Cruise feels like a big family, with one small exception. Get the promo code for the 2026 voyage in our newest podcast.

Name the movie and actor, who turns 90 years old today. And tune into our weekly podcast episodes for more Mystery Movie Moments.

Newest episode online. Hop into your podcast time machine and set it for 1989: bit.ly/46pC7dM

New episode online: The Forgotten Hits of 1989. Well, if not forgotten, then definitely not overly appreciated! Link: bit.ly/46pC7dM

There were no shows more important to me than this one when it first came out. Loved the pilot movie too. The original theme song still kills me.

New episode online: Author and frequent guest host Tamara Dever debuts her latest '80s project! Plus seggies and a trivia quiz. bit.ly/46eamop

Happy 77th birthday to Chuck Panozzo. The co-founder and bassist of Styx was born Sept. 20, 1948. Chuck was on Episode 87 of Stuck in the '80s. Link: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/stuck...

"There goes Robert Redford, the best there ever was."

Happy 73rd birthday, Kelly Keagy, born Sept. 15, 1952, in Glendale, Calif. What's your fave Night Ranger tune?

On this day in 1980, "Solid Gold" debuted on TV. Can you name the original host?

New podcast online: High school graduation memories with author Steven Manchester. Fun show! Short link: bit.ly/4ghqb0Z

Just finished reading "Whyte Python World Tour" by @traviskennedy.bsky.social last night. Easily the best fiction/storytelling about the '80s that I've read in a LONG time. (And there's already a movie in the works!) Podcast interview with Travis coming soon! ("Tonight, For Tomorrow" rocks!)

New episode online: Our tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Link: bit.ly/4ffC5Yx

RIP, Chuck Mangione.

"No one can believe the superhuman strength of Thunderlips!" RIP, Hulk Hogan.

The Stuck in the '80s podcast turns 20 years old today. Here's our show marking 20 memorable moments. On your pod app or via bit.ly/44YPwaJ

New podcast episode online: summer reading list with pop quiz at the end. Short link: bit.ly/4nVWeqG

Brand-new show is finally online. We honor songs from the heart as Spearsy continues his recovery. Plus, full seggies. Short link here or via your pod app: bit.ly/3Ih1DIp

New(ish) episode: Broken hearts in the '80s from 2007 along with a new introduction explaining Steve's recent health struggles. On your fave pod app or via bit.ly/4nc9uqP

Joined the @stuckinthe80scast.bsky.social recently to, appropriately, talk about the Essential 80s book @quartobooksuk.bsky.social @hachetteus.bsky.social sit80s.com/2025/06/09/g...

New episode online: Author/journalist Gary Graff talks about his new book "501 Essential Albums of the '80s." Great chat! Amazing book. Link: bit.ly/4dTDJ1f

New episode online: Our 40th anniversary tribute to "Fletch." Fun show. On your favorite pod app or via bit.ly/45zwGbU

Happy birthday to Nick Heyward, who turns 64 today. Relive our 2018 interview with the former Haircut 100 frontman: bit.ly/44NSaBO

New episode finally online. We review the new duet "Faithfully" by Steve Perry and Willie Nelson, and compare it with Perry's other recent work. Fun show. On your favorite pod app or via bit.ly/3FaW792

New episode online: Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s. We cover tunes by Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Tracey Ullman and Laura Branigan. Fun show. Also, we have our official promo code for the next voyage of The 80s Cruise. On your preferred pod app or via bit.ly/42Lv50S

New episode online: Our tribute to Val Kilmer. Link: bit.ly/3FQ3ZwB

This one hurts. What a hero of miniseries in the '80s. www.cnn.com/2025/03/30/e...

New episode finally online: Our review of "MJ: The Musical," the touring Broadway story of Michael Jackson. Plus a short take on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Enjoy. bit.ly/4l6X6Hu

Newish episode online: Rock Dinosaurs of the '80s, a classic rerun from 2011. Just a wafer-thin mint to hold you over 'til our next new episode. Link: bit.ly/4ivj5pX

Happy 94th birthday, William Shatner! This remains the scene that stays with me over the decades. "I need my pain!" from Star Trek 5. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzJ...

Brad and Spearsy join Dave Sloan on his What Difference Does it Make Podcast to talk about The 80s Cruise and their 20-year anniversary. Link: apple.co/4kM1RWQ

Just posted our previous "Miracle on Ice" podcast online. It was recorded 15 years ago for the 30th anniversary, but it's one of our favorite. Link: bit.ly/437xJyQ

New episode online: Forgotten hits of 1988. On your preferred pod app or via bit.ly/3ESZ7WZ

On this day in 1987, "Over the Top" premiered. Stallone only agreed to do it because the studio paid him $10 million and he thought nobody would even see it.

Happy 65th birthday to the amazing James Spader. Never get tired of him in "Pretty in Pink" or "True Colors." Any chance I get on the podcast for our final year?

Huzzah! I am lucky No. 3 to following the legendary @abonemartinez.bsky.social here. #Cruz #PowwowHighway #JacobNighthorse

New podcast episode online: Albums Turning 40. On your fave pod app or via bit.ly/3DTS9Rc

On this day in 1980, the final episode of "The Rockford Files" aired. Still the best intro in TV history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1zY...

On this day in 1984, Clara Peller becomes a star.

On this day in 1980...

#Onthisday in 1982, "Fame" - the TV series - premiered on NBC. It would run for 6 seasons. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9U2...

#Onthisday in 1983, "Not Necessarily the News" premiered on HBO. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIYQ...

New episode online: Spearsy talks '80s, journalism and college stories with his UF friend Derek Catron, author of the new book "Final Deadline." Link: bit.ly/4iRjweL

New podcast episode online: Our tribute to some lesser-known '80s holiday albums. On your fave pod app or via bit.ly/3ZNsn8C

New episode online: "Die Hard" tribute with author @BrianAbrams. Great chat about his book "Die Hard: An Oral History." On your fave pod app or via bit.ly/3ZXgdv8