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Season 4

Jan. 25, 2025

Special Episode: '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft

In this episode, we celebrate the end of Season 4 with a unique twist: an '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft. Joined by guests Chris Valenziano, Patrick J. Doody, and Marwan Abderrazzaq, they discuss their favorite high schoo...

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Jan. 11, 2025

The Toy (1982)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1982 comedy film 'The Toy,' starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason. They reflect on their childhood memories of the film, discuss the cast and crew, and share their initial impressions. The conversatio…

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Dec. 21, 2024

Raging Bull (1980)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek delve into the 1980 classic 'Raging Bull,' directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro. They explore the film's themes, characters, and the emotional impact it has on viewers. The conversation covers their …

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Nov. 24, 2024

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

"In the future, cities will become deserts, roads will become battlefields and the hope of mankind will appear as a stranger." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1981 dystopian action movie 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrio...

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Nov. 17, 2024

Flashdance (1983)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1983 film 'Flashdance,' exploring its plot, characters, and cultural impact. They share personal memories associated with the film, discuss the significance of its music and fashion, and critique its narr…

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Nov. 9, 2024

Clue (1985)

"Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Mi...

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Oct. 31, 2024

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

"The kids of Elm Street don't know it yet, but something is coming to get them in their dreams." As we conclude our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" which is celebratin...

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Oct. 26, 2024

The Blob (1988)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1988 horror remake 'The Blob.' They discuss their personal memories of the film, the plot, and the special effects that made it a standout in the horror genre. The conversation also touches on the film's …

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Oct. 19, 2024

Chopping Mall (1986)

In this episode of the "All '80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1986 techno horror film 'Chopping Mall.' They discuss the film's plot, characters, and its cult classic status, while sharing their initial impressions and favorite moments. The conversation explores the…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Night of the Demons (1988)

In this episode, hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masak dive into the 1988 cult horror film 'Night of the Demons.' They discuss the film's plot, characters, and their personal experiences with horror movies from the 80s. The conversation explores the film's special effects, direction, and the thematic ele…

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Sept. 30, 2024

Young Guns (1988)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1988 Western film 'Young Guns.' They discuss their nostalgic memories of the film, character performances, and favorite scenes, while also addressing the film's historical inaccuracies and the portrayal o…

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Sept. 14, 2024

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," Bill and Jason discuss the 1984 college comedy 'Revenge of the Nerds.' 'Revenge of the Nerds' is a 1984 comedy film that follows a group of socially awkward college students who form their own fraternity to fight against the jocks on campus. They sha…

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Sept. 7, 2024

Hiding Out (1987)

In this episode of the "All '80s Movies Podcast," Bill and Jason kick off their "Back 2 Back to School Series" by discussing the 1987 high school comedy 'Hiding Out.' They highlight missed opportunities in the film, such as exploring the differences Max faced returning to high school, and delving d…

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Aug. 31, 2024

Police Academy (1984)

Police Academy is a comedy film from 1984 that follows a group of misfit recruits as they go through police training. The movie is filled with hijinks, slapstick humor, and many, many jokes. The likable characters and abundance of humor are the film's strengths. The story revolves around Cadet Maho…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)

"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock n' roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night, his car went off a dark New Jersey bridge. His body was never found. But his drea...

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Aug. 10, 2024

"Some of Our Favorite '80s Villains" Minisode Special

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast," Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss their favorite villains and bad guys/girls from '80s movies. The '80s produced some iconic villains and bad guys in movies. These characters were memorable for their evil deeds, menacing presence, and quotable lines.…

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Aug. 3, 2024

Alien Nation (1988)

'Alien Nation' is a buddy cop movie set in a world where aliens have landed on Earth and are trying to assimilate into human society. The movie explores themes of discrimination and bigotry, but falls short in fully exploring the potential of its premise. The standout performance comes from Mandy P…

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July 27, 2024

Caddyshack (1980)

In this week's episode, Bill and Jason discuss 'Caddyshack' starting with their earliest memories and their initial thoughts of the movie. They highlight the comedic performances of Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight. They also discuss the lack of a coherent plot and the scattershot na…

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July 20, 2024

Field of Dreams (1989)

In this episode of the All 80s Movies podcast, Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1989 film 'Field of Dreams.' 'Field of Dreams' is a magical and sentimental movie that celebrates the love of baseball and the power of dreams. The film follows Ray Kinsella, a farmer who hears a mysterious voice t…

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July 13, 2024

Secret Admirer (1985)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1985 teenage comedy 'Secret Admirer.' They share their earliest memories of the film and discuss the cast, including C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, and Kelly Preston. They also talk about the film's music score…

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July 6, 2024

The Burning (1981)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1981 slasher film 'The Burning.' They talk about the plot, the cast, and the special effects, highlighting the gory kills and the impressive work of makeup artist Tom Savini. They also discuss the lack of a stron…

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June 29, 2024

Kickboxer (1989)

In this episode of the All 80s Movies podcast, Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1989 action movie 'Kickboxer'. 'Kickboxer' is a 1989 martial arts film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. The film follows Kurt Sloan, a martial artist seeking revenge on the brutal fighter Tong Po, who paralyzed his …

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June 22, 2024

Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

In this episode of the "All 80s Movies Podcast", Bill Bant and Jason Masek discuss the 1986 film 'Peggy Sue Got Married.' They explore their earliest memories of the movie, share their initial thoughts, and delve into their favorite scenes and moments. The hosts highlight the reunion scene as a fav…

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June 15, 2024

Popeye (1980)

"The sailor man with the spinach can!" For this week's episode, we are discussing 'Popeye' based on the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. The movie stars Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall and Ray Walston. Directed by Robert Altman....

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