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Children of the 80s

by Lindsay Butler
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  • The Great McScam Revisited

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    Think the McDonald's Monoply game of the 80s was just a fun way to win fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few insiders turned the beloved fast-food game into a multi-million dollar scam. From…

  • Who Won the Year? 1980-1983

    September 30, 2026 · 49 min

    Who won the year? We’re going year by year from 1980 to 1983, looking at the stars who seemed to be EVERYWHERE—from movies and TV to cartoons and beyond. Who had the biggest year? Let the debate begin!

  • 80s Pop Music: The Battle for the Greatest Year-#24 Songs

    September 23, 2026 · 53 min

    Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the decade head-to-head, year by year, to determine once and for all which year…

  • I Pity the Fool: The ’80s Legacy of Mr. T

    September 16, 2026 · 36 min

    Mr. T was one of the biggest icons of the 1980s. From Clubber Lang in Rocky III to B.A. Baracus on The A-Team, his gold chains, mohawk, catchphrases, and unmistakable personality made him a pop-culture legend. Join us as we look back at…

  • Our Favorite 80s Sitcom Characters

    September 9, 2026 · 60 min

    From family favorites to lovable oddballs, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable characters from our favorite ’80s sitcoms—and sharing which ones we loved the most! Plus, Jim and Lindsay join forces for an epic “old man rant”…

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  • 80s Pop Music: The Battle for the Greatest Year Begins-#25 Songs

    September 2, 2026 · 55 min

    Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We’re about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the decade head-to-head, year by year, to determine once and for all which year…

  • Dolly Parton: An American Icon

    August 26, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode, Jim and Lindsay look back at the remarkable life of Dolly Parton. From country music staples  “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” to Hollywood and "9 to 5" we celebrate the talent, determination, and heart that made…

  • The Downside to 80s TV Fame

    August 19, 2026 · 53 min

    Being a TV star in the 1980s might have looked like the ultimate dream—but fame had a downside that most of us never saw. Three stories that remind us that being famous didn’t always mean having the glamorous life we imagined when we were…

  • Ferris Bueller's Day Off

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    Life moves pretty fast...so you should probably stop and listen to us talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Jim and Lindsay along with special guest Matt Cook from the Spinning the Wheel podcast take a day off from reality and heading back…

  • LeVar Burton and the Magic of Reading Rainbow

    August 5, 2026 · 41 min

    Take a look… it’s Reading Rainbow! This week, Jim and Lindsay revisit one of the most beloved children’s shows of the ‘80s. Join us as we celebrate LeVar Burton, relive our favorite memories, uncover behind-the-scenes facts, and explore…

  • Middle Age Man Hall of Fame

    July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Jim and Lindsay return to the Middle Age Man Hall of Fame to review the winners, the snubs, and the questionable decisions. Does Lindsay regret leaving anyone out? Plus, they revisit what each nominee was up to in the 1980s and reveal an…

  • A Slice of the 80s

    July 22, 2026 · 53 min

    Join Jim and Lindsay as they travel back in time to an '80s-style Pizza Hut and then on to one of the last remaining ShowBiz Pizza animatronic bands. From the iconic red plastic cups and checkerboard tablecloths to the red vinyl booths and…

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About the show

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.