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In a special interview, Will chats director Anthony Frith about his upcoming documentary Mockbuster. A once-promising Australian filmmaker, Anthony lands a final shot at glory with Hollywood’s kings of B-movie schlock, the Asylum, the studio behind Sharknado. Tasked with directing a lost-world dinosaur film in suburban Adelaide on a six-day shoot and a shoestring budget, he also turns the camera on himself, filming a behind-the-scenes documentary as the chaos unfolds. Between demanding LA execs, a bewildered cast, and his own creeping self-doubt, both productions push their first-time director to the brink. Mockbuster is a hilarious and unexpectedly tender documentary about chasing the dream through the absurd hustle of genre filmmaking, but finding a different kind of success behind the scenes. 0:00 - Introduction 6:55 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow See Mockbuster: https://www.mockbustermovie.com/.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 4:40 - New Supergirl is cut from the same cloth as the greatest Superman 12:45 - Turmoil in the Toybox: The (Parody Horror) Movie 28:00 - McDonald’s is serving up lava again 42:30 - From King Tut to King Torte, the 5,000-year-old bread 53:00 - Want to hold Luke's hand? That costs $1 million 1:00:00 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Send us an email at [email protected].

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 6:05 - Is Disclosure Day a psyop? 24:35 - Who is Jonathan Spielberg? 38:55 - Knight Rider's KITT was framed 45:30 - Jem and the Holograms is getting a live-action reboot (again) 51:20 - Star Wars stolen Lego lawsuit 1:01:55 - Wrap-Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

In a special interview, Will chats with Gary Goldman, the screenwriter of 1986's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. The setting of Gary's original story was very different than what we saw onscreen. Is there a future for this tale of ancient Chinese mysticism set in the Old West? Over the last several decades, Gary has written, produced, and otherwise improved a number of successful Hollywood films, including Total Recall, Minority Report and Basic Instinct. He’s worked for every major film studio and collaborated on projects with directors Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoven, John Carpenter, James Cameron, and Ridley Scott. 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

In a special interview, Will chats with Steve "Spearsy" Spears, the host of the first (and longest running) 80s podcast Stuck in the '80s. Steve has just published a book of that same name chronicling 20 years of interviews he conducted on his show. The conversations are a fascinating look at many of our favorites from the decade, including rock stars, actors and at least two VJays. Plus, Steve shares personal anecdotes that connect him to his celebrity guests. 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Get Steve's book here.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 5:35 - FBI ripped off the Beastie Boys 12:55 - New music from Beastie Boys' Mike D 16:45 - Gen X parent fails their child: Who's Weird AL? 24:15 - Easter Egg in Steam Controller 33:05 - He-Man's collectible popcorn bucket 47:45 - Beware this He-Man mockbuster 53:40 - Billy Joel biopic without his music 57:35 - Letters from You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

In a special interview, Will chats with Jonathan Cathey, Founder and CEO of The Loyal Subjects, one of the fastest-growing independent toy companies in the U.S. If you've ever wished the best parts of the toy aisle from the 80s could make a comeback, Jonathan is the guy making it happen. He's helped revive beloved brands like M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, Popples, My Pet Monster, and more, bringing them back for longtime fans while introducing them to a whole new generation. An accomplished artist and musician, Jonathan had planned to pursue a career in music and art. Will and Jonathan chat about Jonathan's journey, the power of music, and toys as totems. 0:00 - Introduction 1:27 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Check out The Loyal Subjects or visit https://theloyalsubjects.com/.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 3:50 - Rocky statue is gonna fly now 16:15 - WKRP is back on the air (sort of) 23:20 - Trump Dances to “Gay Anthem”—will a lawsuit follow? 37:50 - Prince is charting like it’s 1984 48:35 - Knight Rider rides again in documentary 59:45 - Wrap Up and Thank You Get Knight Rider: Declassified. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 4:57 - Really hungry hippos terrorize Colombia 15:35 - Hungry Hungry Hippos: The Game 19:05 - Hungry: The Hungry Hippo Horror Movie 21:35 - Why did we think Piranhas were a threat? 24:30 - Piranha: The Movie (1978) 30:05 - Asian Carp: The Real Piranhas 38:50 - Street Fighter: The Movie 43:00 - Street Fighter: The Video Game 50:20 - Gen X Goes to Outer Space 54:10 - Did you watch the Space Shuttle Challenger launch? 1:03:40 - Wrap Up and Thank You Read the Times of India story about Gen X in Space. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

In a special interview, Will chats with author Jendia Gammon about her newest book. It's the latest in the Choose Your Own Adventure book series: Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall. Jendia is a Nebula and three-time BSFA Awards finalist author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and thriller novels and short stories. She also conducts workshops and participates in panels on creative writing for conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration. 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Get your copy of Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall here. Learn more about Jendia Gammon here.

In a special interview, Will chats with Mario Toscano (Back to the 80s), Jim Butler (Children of the 80s), and Eric Shoars about the continued influence of 80s music in our lives. We also talk about Eric's new book Life Goes On, which is a collection of essays by Gen Xers that examines this topic. 0:00 - Introduction 1:24 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Check out Back to the 80s with Mario: https://www.fm80s.com/ Check out Children of the 80s with Jim: https://bit.ly/4bVI4BT Get your copy of Life Goes On: The Lessons We Learned from Eighties Music anywhere books are sold.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 5:25 - Run your own video rental store 13:45 - Name the 80s movie from the fake title 20:10 - Physical video is having its vinyl moment 34:20 - Some 1980s VHS tapes are worth plenty 42:20 -Young Sherlock is topping streaming charts 47:40 - Sherlock Holmes and the Caset of the Expired Copyright 55:20 - Sherlock in the 1980s 1:05:25 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

In a special interview, Will speaks with Mark Mendenhall aka Gen X Dad about his media empire Gen X Talks. Over the last several years, Mark has cultivated a tremendous following by discussing everything (and anything) from his unique Gen X point of view. 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Get our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales of the 1980s at Amazon. Check out Gen X Talks at https://genxtalks.com.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Bigfoot is in Ohio. Will Jon follow? 17:55 - Timothy Chalamet could use some Bugs Bunny 32:15 - The Brady Bunch house is now a landmark 42:45 - The hardest arcade games are from the 1980s 1:02:20 - A Wonder Years star has an interesting palate 1:11:25 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Robert Carradine has died. 5:40 - Did you play TAG: The Assassination Game? 10:24 - Has Revenge of the Nerds Been Erased? 20:20 - Science says Gen X is the most emotionally durable generation ever 37:00 - A Last Starfighter sequel is finally coming 46:04 - 80s cereal mascots battle a milk monster 54:45 - Is the new Faces of Death real? 1:07:45 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow