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Classmates, welcome to 80's High, the podcast that revisits the memories and pop culture that made the 1980's one of the most radical decades in history.
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Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Enter the imaginative world of alien planets, dinosaur-filled landscapes, and hoards of mutant snowmen, as we talk about a boy and his stuffed tiger. Classmate Matt joins us to flip through the inky pages, wonder at the creativity and philosophy, and examine the reclusive creator himself, Mr. Bill Watterson, who forever changed his fans and the artform itself. Let's go exploring!
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- Calvin and Hobbes.com
- Dear Mr. Watterson 2013 documentary
- Our Interview with Calvin and Hobbes Creator Bill Watterson! (Mental Floss, 2013)
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Who can take a sunrise, dip it in a dream? Apparently, the cartoon animals and grandparents can! Join us as we revisit the classic 80's sweet treats that warmed our hearts and destroyed our teeth. From sugary cereals and trick-or-treat candy, to vibrant fruity drinks and frozen confections, we explore all the goodies we loved and hated... and those that just might kill us. So flip on those Saturday morning cartoons, activate your pester power, and get ready to beg your folks for a "metric frigaton" of high-octane fuel.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- The Great Marketing Deregulation - Jamie Logie, Better Marketing article
- Teach every child about food - Jamie Oliver, TED Talk
- Death by Lobster: Living with Allergies - Ben's book
- Creative Commoners - Chris's former podcast
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
This episode has so much Patitude, we've given it a mild explicit tag. From her personal life to her professional career, we explore Pat's motto of living on your own terms, not taking any guff, and steamrolling dirtbags who stand in your way. So get your shoulder shimmy ready, don that black eyeliner, and prepare to dance off with the iconic rock sensation Pat Benatar.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- Pat Benatar Official YouTube Channel
- 20/20 Interview (1981)
- MTV Interview (1983)
- Today Show Interview promoting "Between a Heart and a Rock Place" (2010)
- Pat Benatar and Avril Lavigne duet "Love Is a Battlefield" on Oprah (2011)
- Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (2014)
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
It's an oversized episode for a Big topic! But we promise there's so little filler because we get into the fascinating aspects of this movie, from its charm and iconic scenes, to the rejected actors, how this movie works from any other character's point of view, and what we think happens after the credits roll. And of course, we explore the terrifying object at its center, Zoltar Speaks.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- Big Trailer - Movieclips Classic Trailers
- Tom Hanks Wants Something Else From Zoltar - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Mrs. Doubtfire Recut as a Horror Movie - wikkidprawn
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
We had so much more delightful conversation with Deron McBee, that we had to share it with you. Beyond his time on American Gladiators, Deron reveals hilarious insights from projects such as Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, two Batman movies, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Plus we get more of his philosophy of life, inspirations, and what exciting projects are in the works.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Contenders, grab your spandex suits and sweat bands! It's time to face off against the toughest competitors in exciting games of athleticism to prove yourself the next American Gladiator! And who better to talk us through this iconic television show than one of the gladiators himself, the equally iconic surfer dude Deron "Malibu" McBee. Deron shares so many insights, including how he got cast, his best and worst events, and what impact the show had on him and on culture itself. Get ready to howl and have a ball.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Tune into our first ever after school special episode, serving up bonus content we couldn't fit in the narrow corridors of our Battleship discussion. From board game to boardroom, we surmise what blockbuster sensations Hollywood has in mind. Could one of these board games shine on the big screen? Which ones would belly flop? And what concept is so outlandish it just might work?
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Intro song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Put on your admiral's hat and arrange your fleets because we're launching a full salvo of Battleship nostalgia at you. From offensive box art to highly produced commercials, this game was in our faces and on our minds, right down to the iconic catchphrase, "you sunk my battleship!" With so many topics to target, we set our sights on all the action-packed hits until our red pegs are depleted.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- How to win at Battleship (Slate)
- How to win at Battleship (Instructables)
- Battleship - official global movie trailer
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
What 80's road trip would be complete without a classic Nintendo Game Boy in your tiny clutches? The beautiful green and black screen, the expansive battery life, and oh, the magical games. So join us as we snap in a cartridge, click the switch, and rejoice at the satisfying "ba-ding" because in this episode, we're playing with power... portable power!
-- See Me After Class --
Around 9:45, Chris says the Donkey Kong Jr. Game & Watch gives you control of Mario to jump over barrels. Wrong answer! Actually, you control Donkey Kong Jr. as he dodges creatures in an attempt to rescue an imprisoned Donkey Kong from Mario. Partial credit.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Whether it's a cozy indoor fortress of blankets and pillows or a rustic lodge of outdoor found materials, kids the world over just need a place of their own. They are spaces of quiet solitude, play, and friendship. And this time, all adults are allowed! So grab your snacks and sharpen your problem-solving skills, because we're going back inside our childhood forts.
Support the show by tossing us some lunch money at ko-fi.com/80shighpodcast. Write an 80's inspired note when you do, and we'll share it on the show!
-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? --
- Fort Magic
- Why kids love building forts — and why experts say they might need them more than ever (Washington Post)
-- Teacher's Pets --
- Join the Class of 80's High: 80shighpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow on Instagram: @80shighpodcast
- Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
- Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
- Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.