Join Jim and Lindsay as they count down their top 10 favorite summer themed songs of the 80s. Take a listen, you may be surprised at who makes the list! Shop our podcast merch! http:..childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay are talking about iconic '80s commercials again! Toys, cars, fruit and candy bars all make the list this week. Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay kick off the summer season by counting down their top 1980s songs with summer in the title. Shop our podcast merch! https://childrenofthe80s.threadless.com/Oleh Children of the 80s

It's Rasslin' time! Join Jim and Lindsay as they wrap up their conversation on the first ever Wrestlemania.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim schools Lindsay on how Wrestlemania came to be. And he answers the age old question, " Why was Cyndi Lauper ever in the squared circle?".Oleh Children of the 80s

In honor of Mother's Day Jim and Lindsay are counting down the top 10 sitcom mom's of the 1980s. Once again Jim creates a formula to determine who the best mom was while Lindsay always goes with her gut. Check it out to see if your favorite mom made the list.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay discuss artists from Australia who took the States by storm in the 1980s. This group runs the gamut from soft rock to heavy metal to Funky Town.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay discuss the board game Trivial Pursuit and the grip it had on us in the '80s. Lindsay goes through the history of the game while Jim gives pop culture highlights from 1981, the year the game is released. Finally, Lindsay throws down a challenge to Jim that he can't resist.Oleh Children of the 80s

On this episode Jim and Lindsay review the Netflix documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop, which chronicles the making of the charity single, We Are the World. The biggest stars in American music came together in 1985 to write, produce, record, and promote the song which went on to raise millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia.…

This episode is all about those 80s songs that take us back to a time long ago. Join Jim and Lindsay as they look back on songs that pine for the past.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay pick up where they left off last episode. They're handing out Jim's version of the baseball Oscars and Lindsay stands firm on Crash Davis almost being the perfect man. Jim wraps up the episode with his All Star lineup of fictional baseball players.Oleh Children of the 80s

It's opening day and we're discussing all things baseball from the 1980s. From music to television to movies baseball is the theme! Was baseball better in the 80s??? Jim thinks so! One thing's for sure, baseball movies were just better in the 80s!Oleh Children of the 80s

This episode takes Jim and Lindsay back to 1984 where they revisit the hit film The Karate Kid. How has it already been 40 years!?! Jim makes his case for William Zabka being the ultimate 80s bad guy and Lindsay thinks we could all learn from Mr. Miyagi's wisdom.Oleh Children of the 80s

Prepare for a trip down memory lane as we revisit the catchiest jingles, the most memorable catchphrases, and the unforgettable characters that became synonymous with 1980s TV advertising.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay do a deep dive on the 80s classic sitcom Family Ties and its iconic character Alex P. Keaton. Come along for the trip down memory lane and revisit the Keaton family.Oleh Children of the 80s

Join Jim and Lindsay as they celebrate their favorite black artists of the 1980s. Lindsay's list has some big stars on it while Jim remembers a few lesser known musicians.Oleh Children of the 80s

It's been 40 years since some of the best movies of the 80s were released. Join Jim and Lindsay in this episode as they revisit 1984 in movies.Oleh Children of the 80s

It's our very first Valentine's Day episode! Join us as we count down some of our favorite duet love songs from the 80s. It's a treasure trove of love over here that you won't want to miss.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay each talk about what a weekend in the 80s was like in their respective childhoods. It's fish and spaghetti at Jim's house on Friday night and digging in the neighbor's trash on a Saturday afternoon for Lindsay. One thing they both agree on, Saturday morning cartoons were the best!Oleh Children of the 80s

Take a listen as Jim and Lindsay are interviewed by Shawn Jones with Podtent. Learn more about how and why they started Children of the 80s, who’s really the brains behind the operation and what episode is their favorite.Oleh Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay take a closer look at the theme songs from the 1984-85 Wednesday night TV line-up. Who knew Ms. Garrett sang a theme song??? Or that Alan Thicke was more than a mere actor??? Or that Lee Majors dated Farrah Fawcett??? We cover all this and more on this not so mini episode.Oleh Children of the 80s

Today we do a look back at Wednesday night TV shows in 1984-1985. Jim gets hung up on a theme song that Lindsay's never even heard. Meanwhile Lindsay loves the fashion and shoulder pads that Dynasty brought to the table. It's been 40 years but we still love Mrs. Garrett and the girls at Eastland.Oleh Children of the 80s

In this episode we take a look at celebrities lost in 2023 who influenced us in the 1980s.Oleh Children of the 80s

We're counting down to the New Year and celebrating all the great party songs of the 80s.Oleh Children of the 80s

In this episode Jim and Lindsay discuss some of the great '80s toys and the commercials that got everyone hyped to buy them. Hold on to your Popples as Jim roars onto the scene in his Green Machine while Lindsay complains that the boys got all the good toys back in the day. Why did He-Man fight Skeletor in his underwear? Which Care Bear best descri…

In this episode, we review the timeless classic, "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving." From Charlie Brown's attempts to host a Thanksgiving meal for his friends to Snoopy's culinary escapades, we discuss the endearing characters and the humor that continues to resonate with audiences some fifty years after first airing.…

Join us as we discuss four of the iconic game shows of the '80s. It's a maze of memories as we talk about Win Lose or Draw, The $25 Thousand Pyramid, Wheel of Fortune, and Press Your Luck.Oleh Children of the 80s

This week we discuss what Halloween in the '80s meant to us. Join us on our trick or treating adventures as we reminisce about those hard to breathe in costumes, the yummy and yucky candies, Gordon Chumway's feet, as well as all the other Halloween memories.Oleh Children of the 80s

In this episode, Jim and Lindsay make a playlist of Halloween theme songs from the 1980s. Join us as Lindsay introduces Jim to a non-'80s Halloween country song, Jim geeks out about MJ and Lindsay questions whether or not Ozzy really bit the head off a bat.Oleh Children of the 80s

It's Friday the 13th and things are getting eerie! Join us as we talk about urban legends that everyone thought were true in the 1980s.Oleh Children of the 80s

It's a Guess The Song game show addition PART II! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.Oleh Children of the 80s

We're placing iconic 80s items into a time capsule for future generations! Will your favorite 80s things be included?!?Oleh Children of the 80s

It's a Guess The Song game show edition! Lindsay plays 80s DJ and Jim gets out his ol' game scoring system to see how good he is at guessing the song title, artist and where it landed on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This episode is brought to you by Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast. @recall80s90sOleh Children of the 80s

Why were the 80s so scary?!? On this episode we break down the fears and worries that we had as children. Stop Drop and Roll, The Bermuda Triangle, and Quick Sand were all things we thought we would have encountered by now. And why did Robert Stack and McGruff the Crime Dog always wear a trench coat? Where were they going? Join us on this scary adv…

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K so join us as we hop into the phone booth and travel back in time with Bill and Ted on their excellent adventure. We're picking up historical figures and bringing them to San Dimas as we review this 1989 classic.Oleh Children of the 80s

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In this minisode we dive deeper into some of the country crossover songs from the last episode that were covered by other artists...and a couple may surprise you!Oleh Children of the 80s

It's a long one but a good one! Put on your cowboy hat and chaps and join us as we travel back to the bull ridin' days of Urban Cowboy and country crossover songs of the early 80s. Lindsay has all the feels and Jim maybe learns to tolerate country music just a little bit more as they count down their top 10 favs.…

It's our first Minisode! We had so much fun recapping the 1986-87 Tuesday night TV lineup that we decided to continue the fun and discuss the best theme songs from that year. Be sure and listen til the end for a surprise announcement!Oleh Children of the 80s

We're going back, way back, to the 1986-1987 Tuesday night TV lineup! Join us as we discuss how CBS didn't even seem to show up to the game, NBC was on the rise and ABC was definitely the boss!Oleh Children of the 80s

We lost actor Paul Ruebens this week so today we're reviewing his first Pee Wee Herman movie, Pee Wee's Big Adventure. It's a podcast adventure when we delve into this cult classic. And don't forget to tell'em Large Marge sent ya!Oleh Children of the 80s

We're back and better than ever! In this episode we're discussing Lindsay's love of fast-food in the 80s and her battle with the Hamburglar on the McDonalds' playground. Jim vaguely remembers eating at restaurants growing up but when he did he always made sure to get the "square meal deal" at Dairy Queen. Jim also comes up with our first podcast sl…

We're feeling patriotic this week as we talk about 80s songs with the words America or USA in the title. We debate what makes a song patriotic and Lindsay confesses sometimes it's more about the singer than the song. Jim schools Lindsay on the Real American fighting for what's right while also possibly embarrassing himself by admitting his love for…

On today's episode Lindsay's in charge and things get weird fast! Join us as we stroll down memory lane and discuss some of the strangest educational shows that PBS offered in the 80s. We'll be yip yip yipping all the way to Zoobilee Zoo with Slim Goodbody! We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, t…

We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989 brought us.Oleh Children of the 80s

This week we're reviewing the iconic 1987 movie Adventures In Babysitting. Join us as we travel on one misadventure after another through downtown Chicago and ultimately fall in love with Elizabeth Shue. We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the rad things 1980-1989…

It's our 2nd episode and we're talking about the decades most 80s sounding songs! We have lists, lists and more lists to go over with you. Lindsay shares her memory of clogging to Madonna, while Jim shares the awkward encounter of a classmate playing an entire 80s song on the kazoo. Oh and speaking of Madonna Jim apologies for blurping out Madonna …

It's our first episode! Today we discuss who we are and why we're obsessed with the 80s. We also dive into our school experiences which includes Lindsay letting down President Reagan, Jim's fear of scoliosis, and Lindsay's dad getting forehead hickies. We are children of the awesome decade of the 80s. On our podcast we discuss movies, music, tv sho…

Are you going to buy, sell, or process anything? Is kickboxing the sport of the future? Relive the gut-churning agony of having to call your crush on their landline, and also find out whether John Cusack is just as dreamy as we all remember.Oleh Jamie and Liana

Remember, kids, once you've put the ghosts in the nuclear-powered containment unit, you must never, ever, turn it off. Also, don't cross the beams. We talk about Ghostbusters, a movie so good it's still a go-to Halloween costume.Oleh Jamie and Liana