Return to the '80s

Well this is it, folks. We have arrived at the end of an era. Here is the final episode of Return to the '80s. We saved the best for last as we have a full, wild crew on board! Paul, Del, Claire, Caroline, and Lizzie cover a wide range of 80s topics, and reflect back on some classic episodes. While this may be the final Return to the '80s episode, we will be coming back as the rebranded, We Are Generation X. Enjoy this episode! We had a blast recording it, and I enjoyed listening back to it! So I hope you love this And thank you so much for your support over the years! Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. If you would like to join the GenX Book Club, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/genxbookclub/ And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Return to the '80s! Yes, I hate to be a Scrooge (or Frank Cross), but the end is near. But all is not bleak. We are rebranding into We Are Generation X. We open this episode talking about the rebranding. Then we get into the awesome Christmas Classic, Scrooged! And there are plenty of sidebars along the way. We have as much fun in this as if we were in our own '80s office Christmas party! Enjoy the show! Also, what are some of your favorite Christmas classics? We'd love to hear from you! And as discussed on the show, here is Large Marge from The '80s Cruise Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. If you would like to join the GenX Book Club, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/genxbookclub/ And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio

The gang is back after a long summer and fall hiatus! We have a fun conversation about the 1987 classic movie, The Lost Boys. We also talk about the body switching genre, Halloween candy, and the necessity of St. Louis children to have a comedy set list ready if they want candy on Halloween. Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio

The Return to the '80s podcast is finally back! Del and I are joined by fan favorites (and our favorites), Caroline and Claire! Caroline are fresh of this year's '80s Cruise, and give us an entertaining trip report. Some things mentioned on this episode: The '80s Cruise Karlee Bloom Ke Huy Quan's Oscar win Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Indiana Jones 5) trailer Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

On September 15, 1983 - Huey Lewis and the News Released the Sports Album. You can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Instagram: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM if you have any questions for me, you can email us at returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, if you would like to join the free GenX Book Club, you can find it on the Facebook Group. Or if you are not on Facebook, you can go to Bookclubs.com.

On September 14, 1985, the first MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. You can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Instagram: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM if you have any questions for me, you can email us at returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, if you would like to join the free GenX Book Club, you can find it on the Facebook Group. Or if you are not on Facebook, you can go to Bookclubs.com.

Welcome to Return to the '80s On This Day. This will be a daily weekday series. On this day in 1980, Solid Gold Premiered in syndication. You can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Instagram: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM if you have any questions for me, you can email us at returntothe80s@gmail.com

Welcome to a brand new series called Return to the '80s On This Day. This will be a daily weekday series. On this day in 1981, the legendary Saturday morning cartoon series, The Smurfs premiered on NBC. Y ou can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Instagram: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM if you have any questions for me, you can email us at Returntothe80s@gmail.com Or you can find me as The Rhode Runner: Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner Facebook You can also download and subscribe to the Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast at: Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify Also, if you have any questions for me, you can email us at TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com

Special announcement – The GenX Book Club is up and running, and we will begin discussing the first selection this October! The Book club can be found as a Facebook Group or can be found on Bookclubs.com for those of you not on Facebook. We will select one book a month (for the time being) that members of Generation X will enjoy. It may be an autobiography/biography of a Gen X celebrity, or books that take place from the 1970s through the 1990s, or books that members of Gen X grew up reading. All generations are welcome here because we’re cool like that. There will be discussions throughout the month, and a Zoom meeting at the end of the month, which may be aired on the Return to the ’80s podcast. I will also try to get the author of the selected book on the call/podcast. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Instagram: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM if you have any questions for me, you can email us at Returntothe80s@gmail.com Or you can find me as The Rhode Runner: Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner Facebook You can also download and subscribe to the Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast at: Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify Also, if you have any questions for me, you can email us at TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com

It’s that time of year again! Welcome to the 5th Annual Return to the ’80s March Madness Tournament. If you are new to this site, each year one artist is chosen for the March Madness Tournament. We pit their own hit songs against each other. As with last year, voting will be done right here on the site, Twitter – @Returntothe80s, And the Return to the ’80s group page on Facebook. Previous winners have been: 2018 – “Out of Touch” in the Hall & Oates March Madness 2019 – “Purple Rain” in the Prince March Madness 2020 – “Crazy For You” in the Madonna March Madness 2021 – “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” in Whitney Houston March Madness This year we are going t=with the legendary Phil Collins. This will be his solo hits, and not Genesis songs, as he had enough to make the Sweet Sixteen on his own. This Tournament is in collaboration with RealWeegieMidget Reviews as Gilll from that site reviews the Phil Collins film, Buster. Collins had a couple of hit songs from that movie. It was not widely seen in the U.S., so you may be interested in reading the review. So go check it out! First, check out the podcast episode as we review each song in the tournament. Now, let’s get going with the Sweet Sixteen! Voting will be open for this round until Sunday, April 3. The Elite 8 will be posted on Monday, April 4. In addition to voting on Twitter – @Returntothe80s and the Return to the ’80s group page on Facebook, feel free to comment your picks below. 1 vote per battle please. You can click on the song titles to see each music video. Bracket 1 “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” vs. “I Don’t Care Anymore“ “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” vs. “Take Me Home“ Bracket 2 “One More Night” vs. “In the Air Tonight” “Another Day in Paradise” vs “Easy Lover” (with Philip Bailey) Bracket 3 “A Groovy Kind of Love” vs. “You Can’t Hurry Love“ “Sussudio” vs. “Don’t Lose My Number“ Bracket 4 “Separate Lives” (with Marilyn Martin) vs. “I Missed Again“ “Two Hearts” vs. “I Wish It Would Rain Down“ Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Welcome to a new episode of Return to the '80s! This Valentine's Day week, the gang talks about their '80s crushes and '80s ballads. This is sort of a sequel to Episode 10 from 2017, which did not include ballads, and an #80sCrushes Crossover event from that same week. Please comment below with you're favorite crushes and ballads. In the meantime, enjoy this show! Round 1 Caroline Crush: Patrick Swayze Ballad: "She's Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze Claire Crush: Keanu Reeves Ballad: "Careless Whisper" by Wham! Del Crush: Sheena Easton Ballad: "Always" by Atlantic Starr Paul Crush: Whitney Houston Ballad: "The Search is Over" by Survivor Round 1 Wrap Round 2 Caroline Crush(es): The Coreys Ballad: "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera Claire Crush: Saul Hudson (aka Slash) Song: "Patience" by Guns n' Roses Del Crush: Phoebe Cates Ballad: "Lady in Red" by Chris De Burgh Paul Crush: Ally Sheedy Ballad: "Open Arms" by Journey Round 2 Wrap Round 3 Caroline Crush: John Cusack as Lloyd Dobler Ballad: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship Claire Crush: Nikki Sixx Song: "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe Del Crush: Elisabeth Shue Ballad: "I'll Always Love You" by Taylor Dayne Paul Crush: Irene Cara Ballad: "Truly" by Lionel Richie Round 3 Wrap Round 4 Caroline Crush: Tom Cruise as Joel Goodson Ballad: "Meet Me Half Way" by Kenny Loggins Claire Crush: Keifer Sutherland as David from The Lost Boys Song: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler Del Crush: Carrie Fisher Ballad: "Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins Paul Crush: Mary Stuart Masterson Ballad: "Through the Fire" by Chaka Khan Round 4 Wrap . Round 5 Caroline Crush: Christian Slater Ballad: "You Got it All" by The Jets Claire Crush: Sebastian Bach Song: "I Remember You" by Skid Row Del Crush: Cheryl Ladd Ballad: "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago Paul Crush: Paula Abdul Ballad: "I'll Be There For You" by Bon Jovi Round 5 Wrap You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.com/ as well as on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Welcome to the first podcast episode of the year! This is also our first collaboration with Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews. We will podcast and she will post a blog article as a companion piece. You can go ahead and check out her post before listening to the show. Later on in the year, Gill will appear on the podcast. In the meantime, Gill will be writing a monthly trailer review to complement some of this podcast’s new content for 2022 about 1980s films, TV and books. We then promote each other’s content online and add our links to each other’s work. Now on to this treasure of a movie! Normally, I would play a trailer of the movie here. Instead, THE ENTIRE MOVIE is free and available on YouTube. So feel free to check it out first. Or you can listen to the podcast first and see if I convinced you to watch it. On with the show! And please leave comments below to let us know what you think of this movie. As an added treat, here are scenes of some selected scenes from the movie: First Love Pumpin' and Blowin' How Can I Live Without Her Hold On Happy Ending And here is the Peter Cupples Band version that is heard playing during the end credits You can follow Gill on her totally awesome blog - Realweegiemidget Reviews Twitter - @realweegiemidge Facebook Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

What!?! Two Return to the '80s podcast episodes in one week?!?! I don't know about you, but if I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now. But, here we are. Come along with Caroline, Claire, Del, and Paul to celebrate Christmas Vacation with the Griswolds. You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.com/ as well as on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Welcome to the party, Pals! Return to the '80s is back just in time for Christmas week! Caroline, Claire, Del, and Paul celebrate the Christmas classic, Die Hard. I can assure you, our party does not get interrupted by thieves (exceptional or otherwise). So sit back and enjoy the show. Yippee Ki-Yay!!! You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.com/ as well as on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

And now for something completely different! A horror movie podcast during Christmas season! Return to the '80s teamed up with Crazy Cat Paranormal for a very special crossover episode. Throw in a couple of cousins and long time buddies, add a good helping of Poltergeist discussion, stir it up with a little bit of Freddie Kruger and you get whatever the heck this episode devolved into! We had so much fun, and this is entertaining. So come check it out and enjoy! Let us know what you think about the Poltergeist movie and/or franchise. Have you had any paranormal experiences? Do you have any other favorite horror/paranormal movies you'd like to hear us cover? Contact us below. You can find Crazy Cat Paranormal at the following places: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

How can we celebrate '80s Thanksgiving any other way than to watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles?! This John Hughes classic stars two legends - Steve Martin and John Candy, and features many awesome cameos. This year, the Return to the '80s family has grown as Del and I sit around the Thanksgiving episode table with Claire and Caroline! Obviously we cover this awesomely hilarious movie. We also talk about each of our Thanksgivings, as well as Caroline and Claire's real life Planes, Trains and Automobiles ordeal. So get your hand out from between those pillows, throw on your best Del Griffith shower curtain earrings, beat Kevin Bacon to the cab this time, and come join us as we dig in to Planes, Trains and Automobiles! You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.com/ as well as on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Return to the '80s is finally back with a brand new podcast episode! Caroline and Claire join Del and I to talk all about Halloween. This is a huge range of topics, including music, movies, and candy, as well as Halloween memories. This was a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy! What are some of your favorite Halloween memories? Do you have any favorite Halloween themes music, movies, or television shows/specials? Is there any candy you loved or hated? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to comment below, or contact us on any of the social media outlets listed towards the end of the post. - Music - Thriller - Spotify playlist - Costumes - Claire's Halloween birthday - Movie talk - Just don't mention R-A-T-S - The Shining - Psych - Heeeeere's Lassie! - Halloween Kills - Friday the 13th franchise - Paul vs. Freddy - Vampire genre - St. Louis trick-or-treaters earn candy with jokes - Candy - Trick-or-Treating - Television - "I got a rock" - More movie talk You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.com/ as well as on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Today was an unexpected podcast. Back in February, my @Returntothe80s Twitter account of 17,000 followers was hacked and stolen. I tried to get it back, but to no avail. So I started over. Then I just got an email today from Twitter saying that it has been rectified. I now have my old account (and most followers) back! While I was in a good mood, I wanted to give a special shout out to my close friends and followers that I could think of, as well as promote some newer retro podcasts I've been loving. Finally, I have started a Patreon page. It was started for my Rhode Runner side of things. But, there is '80s extras in there as well. You can visit https://www.patreon.com/TheRhodeRunner to check it out, and see if you'd like to donate $3. Currently, there is a podcast episode about The Romantics self-titled debut album, as well as a short story I wrote about my boot camp experience in 1989. Podcast mentions: Buzzn The Tower Genx Voice The Untitled Genx Podcast Choose 80s You can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

Another Return to the '80s podcast episode is finally here! After several mishaps, the Whitney Houston Madness Tournament is finally complete. Even though there were some setbacks, it was still a blast! And this podcast episode is an absolute blast! The "Rad" Caroline and Claire join us in this fun episode! We talk Whitney, music videos, album covers, and the good ole days of liner notes. Enjoy the show! - Mishaps - Slow Dancing with Robert "Kool" Bell - Tournament Results - Videos, album covers, and liner note discussion You can follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter: @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM

On January 30, 2021, we had the time of our lives with the '80s Radical Sabbatical virtual festival! Once again, Paul and Del welcome Claire Young and Caroline Connelly, founders of this incredible event, and recap that day. This is a great episode whether you attended the festival or not. We talk about each segment, from '80s aerobics to Sebastian Bach to the incredible Grandmaster Flash segment to the cover bands that blew us away to Jim Peterik (along with Cathy Richardson) who absolutely blew everybody away to the legendary Bret Michaels, and much, much more, and many more '80s legends. This episode is a blast, and it will make you look forward to another '80s festival! You can connect with the ’80s Radical Sabbatical at https://80sradsab.ticketspice.com/80sradsab to get more information, and to check out some merch. You can also follow ’80s Radical Sabbatical on the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80sRadSab Twitter: @80sRadSab Instagram: @80sRadSab Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news. And you can follow Return to the 80s at: rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook In the episode we mentioned how the Return to the '80s Twitter account was hacked, so we renamed it to @rtt80s. However, the original account is back up and running again at @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean PlayerFM