Children of the 80s
Lindsay Butler
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Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us.
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FEB 4, 2026
Top 80s Hits: Anti-Valentine's Day Songs
Roses are overrated. This week we flip the script with a playlist of top 80s hits that rage, brood, stalk, and side-eye Valentine’s Day. From broken hearts to bitter anthems, these songs prove love in the 80s was complicated… and often messy. Join us...
72 MIN
JAN 28, 2026
When a Serial Killer Crossed Pop Culture
Three future stars. One serial killer. In this episode, we explore chilling near-misses involving Debbie Harry, Anne Boylen, and Kurt Russell—all unknowingly brushing up against Ted Bundy before fame and before the truth was known. Join our Patreon...
45 MIN
JAN 21, 2026
Childhood Nostalgia: Snow Days in the 1980s
No school, local TV listings, and a whole day that felt like a surprise holiday. In this episode, we take a warm, nostalgic trip back to snow days in the 1980s—from waiting for your school to scroll across the TV screen to sledding all afternoon. We...
48 MIN
JAN 14, 2026
In Memoriam: 2025
Join us as we kick off the new year by looking back at the celebrities we lost in 2025 who influenced us throughout the decade of the 1980s.
75 MIN
JAN 7, 2026
1986-The Year in Review
Rewind to 1986 as Jim and Lindsay turn back the clock 40 years to discuss the music, movies, TV, and news that defined the year — from chart-topping hits and box office blockbusters to the moments everyone was talking about. It's all 1986, baby!
59 MIN
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