Ciampa & Klein: The 80's Years

It’s been a long wait, but we’re finally back to close out the season with the penultimate episode of Season 2! And believe me when I tell you that there was some real turmoil with this one involving Greg and Dave. Keith Gawla also joins us this week to discuss an episode involving a non violent group of people who hire the A-Team…to build their meeting house. We also discuss nuts, BA falling on nuts, Murdock with nuts on his eyes and so much more about nuts! Episode Title: Semi-Friendly Persuasion Original Airdate: May 8th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Please enjoy the fifth and final short story from the A-Team Annual 1985 read by everyone’s favorite Uncle Dave! Short Story: Hard Times In Hawaii Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Please enjoy the fourth short story from the A-Team Annual read by everyone’s favorite Uncle Dave! Short Story: The Scuzzball Diamond Set-To Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Please enjoy the third short story from the A-Team Annual read by everyone’s favorite Uncle Dave! Short Story: Seizure At Sneekerville Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Please enjoy the second short story from the A-Team Annual read by everyone’s favorite Uncle Dave! Short Story: When The War Came Back Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Chris McMahon joins us again this week in an effort to right the ship from his last appearance and thankfully, he does! Join us this week as we discuss 24 gallons of milk, creme brulee cookies, Little Dougie and so much more! Episode Title: Deadly Maneuvers Original Airdate: February 28th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter/X: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Well, it was bound to happen at some point. 34 episodes into the show and we found our first clunker. And we were all unanimous. Listen in as we discuss the Towering Inferno, Lechemere, Caldor, and so much more. Notice how I didn’t mention anything about the episode? Episode Title: Harder Than It Looks Original Airdate: February 21st, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Keith’s got the sickness, Pat had a LONG day, so Greg and Dave go back to basics to discuss an episode that sees BA’s van hijacked! Listen in as we discuss Rip Taylor, Ric Flair, Dave’s grandmother and so much more! Episode Title: Chopping Spree Original Airdate: February 14th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

In a weird move, Dave is challenging this week's guest to say no to being on the show. But he didn’t say no, so Chris McMahon joined us once again this season, and he almost got himself banned from the podcast for committing a grievous error in our presence! Listen in as we discuss an episode involving criminals robbing senior citizens outside a casino. Episode Title: It’s A Desert Out There Original Airdate: February 7th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

This week, we welcomed the George Peppard of his friends group, Chris Green, to the podcast! And there was so much moonshine talk it’s shocking we weren’t buzzing after the episode! Listen in as we discuss the many names of moonshine, Mr. T’s literal uncoolness, more face bombing and so much more! Episode Title: Pure-Dee Poison Original Airdate: January 31st, 1984 Find the backlog of Chris's podcast, This Week Today, here: https://podfixnetwork.com/this-week-today/ Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

This week, the boys discuss an episode involving the murder of a Corporal’s brother, and the A-Team is brought in to find the killer. Listen in as we discuss a belated birthday gift for Pat, pickled eggs in the dark, the sounds of war and so much more! Episode Title: Say It With Bullets Original Airdate: January 17th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

This week we welcomed the composer of The 80’s Years theme song, Steve Corning, to the show, and boy was he an absolute delight! Listen in this week as we discuss an assassination attempt, an assassination attempt at 2 pm, and an assassination attempt. Oh, and don't forget the assassination attempt. Episode Title: The Battle of Bel-Air Original Airdate: January 10th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

It’s a New Year and a brand new us….not really, though. Join us for an episode involving Dick….Nash. We also discuss a plane chase through the Venezuelan jungle, BA’s eclipsing hypnosis, turquoise rocks and so much more! Episode Title: In Plane Sight Original Airdate: January 3rd, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

Merry Christmas to all! In this largely forgotten Christmas Special, the boys were so overwhelmed with nostalgia and good cheer that they couldn’t help but smile all the way through! Please enjoy an episode in which we discuss Mr. T bringing Christmas to all! Watch A Christmas Dream here: https://youtu.be/974qZsRvMWc?si=jmgAbob3TPnHd9uS Episode Title: A Christmas Dream Original Airdate: December 16th, 1984 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

It's the last episode of the year and our dear friend Bill joins us to discuss an episode involving a mystical dragon cow hybrid statue! Listen in as we discuss Mac Murdock, Golden Pagodas, ninjas and so much more! Episode Title: The Maltese Cow Original Airdate: December 13th, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 Find more information about Bill and his podcasts here: https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/ ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

While Pat was off to NYC and Greg was having a s*** fit about his computer, Chris McMahon joined us once again to discuss an episode involving Face’s attempt at running for a small town sheriff! Join us as we discuss Amy’s last appearance, more eggnog and brandy, aggressive gerbiling, full torso shots and so much more! Title: The White Ballot Original Airdate: December 6th, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

It’s a birthday miracle! Our dear friend Randy joins us this week, and the best part of this appearance is that it releases on his birthday, which means he was born the day this aired! Happy Birthday Randy! Join us this week as we discuss wrecking balls, gold hats, coffin salesman and so much more! Episode Title: Steel Original Airdate: November 29th, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

This week, the team heads to parts south to take down a man who is holding a towns water supply hostage! Listen in as we discuss the summer of Dirk, 45A’s, 32s, 28s, 22s, and so much more! NOTE: While a fun episode and discussion was to be had for this episode, it was destroyed by a devastating audio error, resulting in an almost 17 minute audio loss. I did my best to salvage, but a good chunk of the episode was lost in the ether! Episode Title: Water, Water Everywhere Original Airdate: November 22nd, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

This week, the always wonderful Lee Hutchings joins us to discuss an episode involving a hostile takeover of a lobster boat! Listen in this week as we discuss lobster thermidor, the magnificent Templeton, a tank of doom and so much more! Episode Title: There’s Always A Catch Original Airdate: November 15th, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com

It’s Pat's first episode as an official host…and Greg decided to head off to Disney World. But it’s ok, because Chris McMahon joined the podcast for the 2nd time this season to discuss an episode involving unionizing farm workers. Because that’s what we all expect from the A-Team, right? Listen in this week as we discuss cabbages, Chef Boyardee, Ouija boards and so much more! Episode Title: Labor Pains Original Airdate: November 8th, 1983 Find our Summer Series from Episodes 207 - 211 Find The Airwolf Years from Episodes 96 - 189 Find The Knight Rider Years from Episodes 1 - 95 ----- The 80’s Years Opening & Closing Theme by: Steve Corning, http://thinkfishtank.com The 80’s Years Logo Design by: Luke Larsson, http://www.meaningfullymaed.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciampaklein Instagram: @the80syears Twitter: @EightiesYears TikTok: @the80syears Email us: letusblowyourmind@gmail.com Call our Hotline: (207) 835-1954 ----- The 80’s Years is a proud member of The Podfix Network. Check us out and all the other amazing podcasts at www.podfixnetwork.com