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EPISODE

Radio in the 1980s

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including a new Dolly Parton album of 80s covers, the "Beetlejuice" sequel finally has a release date, and the how the 1988 WGA strike gave us the worst season of "Star Trek."

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Then, the trio discusses how radio in the 80s affected their lives throughout that decade, and why "kids today" won't have the same experience.

EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW

Will speaks with social media sensation The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri has amassed a huge online following by sharing smart, entertaining and poignant videos about the Gen X perspective.

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DREAMKID

EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW

We chat with synthwave sensation Dreamkid in this exclusive 1980s Now interview.  Dreamkid shares his early inspirations and explains the endurance of synth music.

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NEWS

Growing up a latchkey in the 1980s, in the heart of Jersey City, NJ, Podcaster Will Padilla was raised by pop culture. He-Man made Will believe he had the power. And Spielberg encouraged him to seek adventure....

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