Stuck in the '80s Episode 55 (8.31.06)

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Stuck in the '80s Episode 55 (8.31.06)

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40 minutes

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Aug 31, 2006

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Former Wall of Voodoo frontman Stan Ridgway is our guest

Released:

Aug 31, 2006

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Do you believe in John Hughes, day-glo colors, Han shot first, new wave music, Reaganomics, lip syncing on American Bandstand, standing in line for concert ticket wristbands, Alex P. Keaton, American Top 40 long distance dedications, and the existence of music videos on MTV? Then this podcast is for you.

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Stuck in the '80s Episode 9 (9.15.05): Hosts Gina and Steve only want to see you dancing in the Purple Rain. Whatever that means! Our '80s aficionados fight over the legacy of Prince's first movie and its outstanding soundtrack. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 21 (12.22.05): Have a very '80s holiday! The '80s hosts relive their Christmas and holiday memories and play their favorite holiday tunes from pop stars of the era by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 6 (8.25.05): Remember the movie Say Anything? John Cusack plays a character by which every girl would measure their boyfriends against. It's the first movie directed by genius film god Cameron Crowe, and it's -- dare we say -- a classic '80s flick. Also, a major Cusac by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 3 (8.04.05): The hosts chat about their love affair with Footloose, Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins' hit 1984 song. However, guest Steve Persall, the Times movie critic, sets them straight on how bad the movie is. The '80s songs are reason enough to tune into this podca by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 7 (9.1.05): Ready for some Journey -- any way you want it? That's the way you need it. Times pop critic Sean Daly drops by to admire co-host Steve's concert t-shirt and to discuss the '80s arena rock phenomenon of Journey. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 8 (9.8.05): They make you cringe. And swear. And maybe even drive you to want to stick a pencil through your eardrum. They're the most overplayed songs of the 1980s and our hosts share the pain one more time. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 15 (11.3.05): When it comes to Depeche Mode, everything counts in large amounts. Our '80s podcast heroes invite Times pop critic Sean Daly to join their tribute to the gloomy English electronica band. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 11 (9.29.05): When it comes to rockin' podcasts, this one goes to 11. Hosts Gina and Steve invite Times pop critic and '80s addict Sean Daly to join their tribute to Spinal Tap. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 25 (1.19.06): In our gala 25th episode, enjoy a trip back through time with the funniest clips, bloopers and more from the cast of Stuck in the '80s. It's our Best-of-Stuck-in-the-'80s tribute. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 16 (11.10.05): The rise of Ronald Reagan, the fall Communism, labeling album covers, and more. It's all part of politics in the '80s. Times media critic Eric Deggans visits the cast of Stuck in the '80s. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 5 (8.19.05): Gabba gabba hey! Any Blitzkrieg Boppers out there? This is your week. Hosts Gina and Steve take on the Ramones, the pioneering band that helped create the American punk rock movement. A special guest shares his own Ramones tribute song. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 13 (10.20.05): In this week's '80s podcast, Gina and Steve are honoring "Valley Girl" Nicholas Cage ... "I Melt With You" ... sushi ... Hollywood vs. the Valley ... Romeo and Juliet. It's all there and more. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 19 (12.8.05): Billy Idol turns 50 this week! Our 80s hosts practice their sneers and give a rebel yell for the birthday boy. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 2 (7.28.05): Hosts Gina and Steve love tunes from the '80s, but they can't agree what to make of Paul Anka's new tribute album to the songs of their youth. Hear their arguments, listen to some song samples and decide for yourself: Paul Anka ... cool or bogus? by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 4 (8.10.05): Happy anniversary, Sean Penn and Madonna! Almost. The movie and music icons of the '80s married 20 years ago this week. Hosts Gina and Steve, along with Times pop music critic Sean Daly, wonder how two stars with completely different personas hooked up in by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 17 (11.15.05): Where U2 goes, hosts Steve and Gina will follow. Our '80s addicts examine the magic and stamina of the band and its music. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 20 (12.15.05): Relive the music and adventures of Boy George, the gender bender turned bad boy, with our 80s addicts. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 30 (3.2.06): Guy movies of the '80s! Caddyshack! Stripes! Terminator! Grab a beer, some pizza and your buddies and enjoy the best guys-only movies of the '80s. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
42 min listen
Stuck in the '80s Episode 34 (3.30.06): Supergroup Asia invades Stuck in the '80s by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 32 (3.16.06): Movies in the 80s rocked. And we have the soundtracks to prove it. Part 1 of a two-part podcast. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 23 (1.5.06): Ask Joel. Sometimes you gotta say what the heck, and record a podcast about Risky Business. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 14 (10.27.05): You better love somebody .... might as well be Rick Springfield. Co-hosts Gina and Steve, along with St. Petersburg Times pop critic Sean Daly, put the spotlight back on the '80s teen idol. by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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Stuck in the '80s Episode 41 (5.18.06): You love 'em, you hate 'em, you can't live without 'em - The One-hit wonders of 1981 are featured in this week's show with host Steve Spears and co-host Rick (aka "Rich") Gershman by Stuck in the '80s Podcast
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