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5 guests. 1 host. 7 albums each. 42 total albums. Which albums were drafted as the best albums of all of the 1980s? Tune in as host CW along with guests Mike, Tami, Debbie, Kevin, and Rob do a snake draft where only one album per category for their lists can be chosen. The 1980s produced 18 of the 50 greatest albums of all time; it also created cult classics that stand the test of time. Male Solo. Female Solo. Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. New Wave. Any International band/singer. And of course the infamous wildcard to end the draft. Listen as we debate who killed it, who made a huge mistake, and who planted their flags on their favorites. Let us know who drafted the best list of 80s albums of the decade. Michael Jackson. Madonna. U2. AC/DC. You name it. This list has it all. The Greatest list of 80s albums is here! Enjoy and don't forget to vote. The poll is here on Spotify! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

What happens when an evil empire led by a guy with a giant helmet runs out of air? They try to vacuum up a neighboring planet's atmosphere, of course! Directed by the legendary Mel Brooks, Spaceballs is the ultimate 1987 sci-fi parody that reminds us all that the real power in the universe isn't mysticism—it's movie merchandising! Grab a cup of coffee and buckle up as we break the fourth wall to break down this cult classic at ludicrous speed! In this episode, we debate the funniest scenes and quotes and explain the hilarious real-world deal Mel Brooks made with George Lucas just to get this film made. Warning: Listening to this episode may cause you to accidentally shoot your radar screen or involuntarily fast-forward to "now." Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

We all, as '80s lovers, know when movies were first deemed as blockbusters. And the 80s had so many. Batman. Indiana Jones. Ghostbusters. Superman. But...'80s moives were more than that. In fact, one might argue the personality of the decade of '80s movies is more prevelant as the anti-blockbuster. The movies that were marginal in the theater, but as the movie became available on VHS and cable, they became classics. This episode dives in to the movies that were never movies that made the money you would expect, but they won your heart and your attention. Join us in The '80s Cafe as each host drafts a list of movies under the $35 million threshold it made in theaters and see whose list was the best. We even used categories to make the draft better! You will be surprised as to how many iconic movies the '80s gave us that were the anti-blockbuster! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Join host CW Sloan and GenX expert and Digital Creator John Kotrides as they discuss the day and the life of a GenX '80s lover. Listen as they dive into today's generation and compare it to living in the 1980s. . And don't miss when CW takes John throgh the 80s car wash and asks rapid fire questions about his favorites of everything 1980s in pop culture. Great memories. Great moments. Everything you'd expect in a conversation at The '80s Cafe. Look for John Kotrides at: @genxjono on Instagram JenX Jono on Facebook JenXJono on TikTok Follow us at The '80s Cafe on: ⁠Instagram: @80scafepodcast⁠ Email us: [email protected]

How many of you loved watching the iconic tv shows of the 1980s? The sitcoms. The soap opera dramas. The action adventure shows. No other decade revered or loved nightly television shows more than those in the 1980s. What’s so unique about all of the shows was the intro montage combied with a catchy theme song. So many were so memorable for so many reasons. Remember the unforgettable instrumentals from Dallas and Miami Vice. The family heartwarming songs from Family Ties or Growing Pains. The famous "...where everyone knows your name...." from Cheers. But which opening was the best? Well, come join us in The ‘80s Cafe as we break down 32 of our favorite songs and intros to television’s best shows. Remember - we voted not just for the show and not just for the song, but rather the entire opening sequences that are etched in our memory. Follow us on the The '80s Cafe at: Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, subsrcibe to the channel on Spotify, and give us a 5 star rating if you enjoy our show. YouTube link to all of the songs on our show

Sean Kanan joins CW Sloan on The '80s Cafe Podcast to discuss his legendary role as “Karate’s Bad Boy" Mike Barnes and his reflection on the lasting legacy of the Karate Kid franchise. The conversation also includes Sean’s journey beyond movies—from his years in daytime television on The Bold and the Beautiful and Young and the Restless to becoming a best selling writer and Emmy award winning producer. Of course it wouldn't be the '80s Cafe without sharing some of his favorite movies and bands of the best decade, the 1980s! Look for this episode on YouTube: YouTube Video LINK Look for Sean Kanan at: https://seankanan.actor/ https://badboyeats.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sean.kanan/ Follow us on the The '80s Cafe at: Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Click here to the 1984 Billboards Songs Bracket Music in 1984 is widely considered by historians and critics to be the absolute pinnacle and greatest year in pop music history. Driven by the explosive rise of MTV, the year saw a convergence of diverse genres—from synth-pop and heartland rock to metal to an incredible female presence—with iconic artists releasing career-defining masterpieces such as Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis and the News, Bruce Springsteen, and The Cars. Join host CW Sloan and four incredible guests from the hit podcast Living in the '80s as they break down a 64 song bracket to determine what song was the best and most influential song of 1984. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Click here to see the Product Wars: The Greatest Brand Name Bracket In the cultural world of the 1980s, brand names we recognzie, even those we love to this day, were seemingly everywhere. Whether it was shopping for toys, going out to eat at restaurants, viewing television and movies, or wearing the rad clothes and accessories. The name brands of prodcuts still to this day bring back the nostalgic feeling that makes the '80s so special. So in this episode, host CW Sloan is joined by returning guests Big Mike and The Good Dean to discuss which product/brand was the most influential of the 1980s. Companies such as Atari, Nintendo, Sony and Commodore in the tech world. Clothing such as Nike, Swatch, and Members Only scream the 1980s. Entertainment such as MTV and Nickelodeon were a part of the 80s fabric that shaped how we viewed televison. Even restaurants such as McDonalds and Pizza Hut make us go back in time when we played on the playground or stared at the red Tiffany lamps. This podcast has it all!! We will use our typical tournament style bracket to ultimately decide which name brand was the greatest of the 1980s. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

One of the 80's most treasured moments was when Mom and Dad said it was time to go to dinner....at Pizza Hut! The checkered tablecloth. The Tiffany lamps. The red cups. The Pac Man/Galaga game. And of course, the buffet. But it disappeared. We became too busy and too distant....until now. CEO Tim Sparks joins us as he talks about how his own family roots inspired him to bring back the iconic sit-down experience and even though he can't change America on his own, he can certainly make it a better place. We end the show with a Mailbag from our listeners along with a top 5 list of things guest host Michael Cox and host CW Sloan desperately want to bring back from the 80's. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

I feel the need....the need to...talk about one of the most cultural signifcant movies of the 1980's. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox, Jason White, and from Living in the 80's Podcast Rob Faught as we break down everything about Top Gun, such as the notabele quotes to what are we watching in the iconic volleyball scene to new call signs to did this movie have the best 80's soundtrack. Talk to me Goose....it's time to buzz the tower Ghost Rider....the 40th anniversary for Top Gun! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

1989 was a seminal year in the theater, especially the blockbuster summer hits. We saw the movie that rekindled our love for the comic hero in Batman. We got the original rom com that started the genre in When Harry Met Sally. And we got two of the most quoted movies of all time in Major League and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Jason White as we draft and discuss so many amazing movies that rivals any year in cinema we've ever had. Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Click here to see the entire 64 song title bracket The 80's clearly have been known to produce some of the most iconic songs of any decade, and many of the songs we love happen to contain only one word in the title. Kiss. Alone. Never. Heaven. Jump. Vacation. So which song of the entire decade stands alone as the best one word title song? Listen in as host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Mr. Dean go through a 64 song bracket, matchup by matchup, to decide the song with only one powerful word as the title, defined the 80's the most. And don't miss our bonus segment in the end as we have some fun with the song titles. One word to describe the music of the 1980's - awesome! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

We all have our favorite movies of the '80s as well as the soundtracks that carry them. But which song of any 1980's movie soundtrack is truly the best? Some of the most successful songs on soundtracks of all time go head to head in our NCAA bracket style conversations. Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Rob Faught from Living in the '80s Podcast as they talk about so many iconic songs, bands, and movie moments of the 80's until one song is crowned as the best movie song of the decade. Check out the 1980's Soundtrack Songs Bracket here Listen to last week's episode where we nominated the songs on this bracket and delcared which soundtrack was the best! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Click here to see the 1980's Soundtrack Bracket The 1980s transformed movie soundtracks from background music into a massive cultural phenomenon and a dominant force in the record industry. This era popularized the "various artists" blockbuster album, where hit singles like Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" and The Breakfast Club's "Don't You Forget About Me" were as vital to a film’s cultural legacy as the actors and movies themselves.  But which soundtrack is the best of the decade? Join host CW Sloan and guests Michael Cox and Rob Faught, the host from the pocast, Living in the '80s, as they use a bracket to determine which soundtrack is declared as the champion. Follow the '80s Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]

Wherever there is injustice, you will find us...wherever there is suffering, we'll be there....wherever liberty is threatened, you will find...The 80's Cafe! Join host CW Sloan and guest Michael Cox as they break down the "plethora" of gags and laughs from the cult classic of 1986, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in...The Three Amigos! Follow the 80's Cafe on Instagram: @80scafepodcast Email us: [email protected]