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Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

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Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

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Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

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English


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SKODEN CINEMA: SKINS (2002) pt. I

11/24/2025
What?! That's right! Ty Fighter takes the wheel back to bring back SKODEN CINEMA! In this episode, he discusses the gritty reality of the book vs. the 2002 film Skins, directed by indie darling Chris Eyre. Hear him stumble! Listen to his voice give out! Just kidding! Ty discusses the the film Skins- an uncompromising story set on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Join me as I breakdown Adrian C. Louis' novel highlighting generational trauma, survival, resilience, fractured brotherhood, and the lingering scars of colonialism.

Duration:01:13:20

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Time Barbarians: June 1981

8/23/2025
One this episode of high adventure, Ty Fighter and T-Bone finds themselves hurled into the crackles of time and find themselves locking helmet horns with June 1981. Topics in this episode include: WE'RE IN A RECESSION! Ty Fighter confuses Suzanna Hoffs with Suzanne Vega Did you know before ACT II microwave popcorn debuted, there was an ACT I? Kibbles n' Bits, Kibbles n' Bits, Gotta have more Kibbles n' Bits First Wave of Kenner Empire Strikes Back figures hits shelves U.S. Air Force attempts to shoot down a missile with a FREAKING LASER Velvet Sky is born The Curious Case of Ron Settles Barbra Walters asked the most insane question to Kathrine Hepburn U2 makes their US television debut James Earl Ray gets a little prison justice Paige Pipkin stuns the 1981 Scripps National Spelling Bee CDC is starting to recognize a rare form of cancer in young gay men Walton Mountain FALLS to the Yanks Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams is released Night Flight premieres on USA Network A passenger train kills 800 people in India The arcade game CENTIPEDE hits the streets Israel shits on Iraq for no reason The very first true step towards gun control in Martin Groves, Illinois Natalie Portman graces planet Earth with her presence the curtain closes on the Muppet Show LaserDisc hits store shelves Boy falls in well MLB STRIKES Clash of the Titans hits theaters RAIDERS.OF.THE.LOST.FUCKING.ARK Queen Elizabeth assassination attempt Charles Manson interviewed for the first time since his incarceration NO NUKES concert Oklahoma botches yet ANOTHER execution USS Ohio launches Classic lineup of Pink Floyd performs the Wall for the final time Stealth Fighter F117 test flights AIDS officially recognized Sandra Day O'Connor serves on the US Supreme Court Cannonball Run hits theaters Disney re-releases Herbie Rides Again Superman II flies into theaters 13 year old Celine Dion makes her first television debut in Canada a horrible day for mountain climbing Steely Dan breaks up John McEnroe loses his mind Mark David Chapman shocks the courtroom The James Bond flick For Your Eyes Only debuts Charlie's Angels solves their final case Women avoid the draft Stripes. Bill Murray in Stripes. That is all The Great Muppet Caper First paintball game is played. Shocking Arnold Schwarzenegger link The RAPTURE didn't happen Terry Fox dies Nuclear bombs vs. Jerry Lee Lewis Tell a friend!

Duration:01:26:22

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Time Barbarians: May 1981

7/9/2025
This month is chocked full of serial killings and hijacking- Trigger Warning! On this episode, the boys are sent back to infiltrate the Swedish Bikini Team. Hijinks ensue... Topics include The release of Friday the 13th part II #Jasonvorhees Season finale of Dallas season 4 Frequent Flying becomes the norm Spain infected with Toxic Oil Syndrome Radio show Rockline premiers in Los Angeles Russian cosmonauts spot a floating barbell in space Asian artist draws ire by winning the Vietnam War memorial competition Jerry Seinfeld performs on television for the first time Love summer camp films? The Burning premieres Results from the Battle of the Network Stars The Midtown Slasher apprehended NBC's Salute to Motherhood Bob Marley dies Release the BUTTHOLE CUT #buttholecut Pope John Paul II shot! No word on if his back pockets survived Diana Ross leaves Motown China gets its first FEMALE Head of State Kill and Kill Again! Harlem Globetrotters land on Gilligan's Island SCTV tries to top SNL The first newspaper article about AIDS runs NY Islanders win the Stanley Cup Legend of the Lone Ranger hits the cineplex Eight is Enough folds The Ripper Crew from Chicago kills and kills again Spider-Dan strikes again!! Roger Wheeler is MURDERED John Waters Polyester is released in ODORAMA Buster Douglas begins his boxing career From the Tablet of Ty Fighter Moment in History Ty Fighter shills a CD. Buy it

Duration:01:03:05

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Time Barbarians: April 1981

5/17/2025
Huzzah! The boys fid themselves once again hurled through the fizzures of time and space, this time belched right into the bowels of April 1981. Walking amongst the mortals, the fellas lock into a couple of Lean Cuisines, and lemon Nestea. Topics in this episode: Skittles make their US debut Neil Diamond's America hits the top 40's The Go-Go's sign to IRS records Australian Jim Bailey attempts the dumbest stunt ever The Great Once Wayne Gretzky sets the all time assist record Ty Fighter reveals his love of One Tree Hill The first portable computer makes it's first appearance 1st female coxswain leads Yale to victory The Bucksf Fizz win Eurovision 1st ever Hispanic mayor elected The dumbest bank robbers in Baltimore history Rick James Street Songs released General Omar Bradley dies 1st diagnosis of what would become AIDS Fernandomania is also diagnosed Hollywood Squares ends its first run Joe Dante's The Howling released George Romero's Knightriders released NIGHTHAWKS hits theaters Eddie Van Halen marries Valerie Bertinelli Larry Holmes defeats Trevor Burbick Arts and Entertainment (A&E Channel) hits cable tv Joe Louis dies Tulsi Gabbard belched into the world Bernstein or Berenstain Bears? 15 coal miners die in Colorado Buck Rogers canceled Ringo Starr in CAVEMAN The longest professional baseball game ever played Tom Seaver becomes the 5th pitcher to hit 3000Ks Hayden Christensen born The death of the Tetris King The last Women's Professional Basketball game played Final episode of SOAP airs Weird Al Yankovic makes his television debut Falcon Crest airs its pilot episode Eric Clapton in a car wreck JC Penny introduces penny bonds Largest bank robbery in history Time capsule discovered at the Empire State Building The first monster truck BIGFOOT born Paul McCartney's WINGS get clipped Spiro Agnew continues to be a piece of shit Man falls into the biggest hole on earth Billie Jean King sued for being a lesbian Steve Carlton becomes the 6th pitcher to strike out 3000 batters Bud Light is marketed for the first time list of music videos that debuted

Duration:01:18:41

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Time Barbarians: March 1981

5/2/2025
After a heroic trifle with the evil Kutchek, the boys are once again hurled into the throes of space and time. On this episode, T-Bone and Ty Fighter land in Daytona Beach Florida in the midst of a Michelob Light Wet T-Shirt Contest. Who will win? The results may surprise you. Topic Discussed: Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike Miracle on Ice T.V. Movie debuts Howard Stern makes his first broadcast in Washington D.C. The Star Wars radio drama released Pope Assassinated?! Which Happy Days cast member gets SHOT!!?? Timex releases an early home PC Walter Cronkite resigns the shame of DORF on Golf John Hinkley Sr. tells his son he's on his own Murder at Disneyland Achievements in SURGERY! First heart and lung transplant Dan Rather takes over the world Bette Davis Eyes goes straight to the top The Atlanta Child Murders The World's Largest Sun Dial is unleashed upon the world The first Rubiks Cube speed championship occurs Bruce Springsteen sings about the mafia The Ropers leave Three's Company a Masonic Lodge tries to overthrow Italy The Greatest American Hero debuts Arkansas adopts creationism in public schools Remember the Titans captain passes away Last reported lynching by the ku klux klan The first Mongolian in space God Bless John McClain Nazi Hunts continue Ultraman 80 ends Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a dove Ronald Reagan assassination attempt Aunt Jemima passes Chariots of Fire released in the UK the First Annual Golden Raspberry Awards were handed out

Duration:01:05:44

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Time Barbarians: February 1981

3/21/2025
The blast back to February 1981 to discuss all things 80's. Topics include Round-up of classic arcade game releases The NFL season extends into February for the first time. what would a degree in aeronautical engineering look like in 1914? Norway elects it's first FEMALE Prime Minister, and she's a DOCTOR?! A republican senator caught with a 28 year old male intern Joni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Brisbane Australia sets a quirky world record A Vietnam POW was convicted of helping the North Vietcong in North Carolina The Brady Brides debuts Prince Charles proposes to Lady Di (We wish them well) George Harrison and Paul McCartney record a tribute song for John Lennon Circus Fires!! Ringling Bros soaked the circus tents in GASOLINE? Worst disasters in Greek Sport history Ritual beheading of a San Fransisco man Bill Haley dies Phil Collins releases his first solo album The most violent hockey game ever played An employee accidentally opens a nuclear valve spilling 59,000 gallons of radioactive material Rush releases Moving Pictures My Bloody Valentine released A lost Mozart symphony is discovered Ralph Bakshi releases American Pop Yellow Face runs rampant Rupert Murdoch purchases the London Times sewer explosions rock Kentucky Wayne Gretzky sets a new record for Hat Tricks Frank Sinatra cleared of ties to the mob The F dash dash dash word is muttered on SNL Makenzie Phillips shocks the world in People Magazine Fallen Angel debuts The lost art of made-for-TV Movies Christopher Cross; the king of the Grammy's a nine year old boy robs a bank The death of Disco Joey Coyle finds 2 million bucks! The Munster's Revenge Helicopter chase in France! Ebony and Ivory recorded The February 1981 Cosmo Quiz

Duration:01:00:48

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Time Barbarians: January 1981

2/17/2025
Happy New Year! The Time Barbarians are BACK with a brand new year of exciting content! Yes, we've plundered the deepest recesses of the interwebs to bring you all the exciting happenings of January 1981. So pry off a cap of Michelob dark, kick your sandled feet up, and check out all the cool shit we uncovered. Topics Include: 9 to 5 still dominating First recorded use of CRACK cocaine Axis and Allies debuts Chicken McNuggets make their way into test kitchens Minimum wage increases The Yorkshire Ripper is captured TANKS! The Great Space Coaster The UFO from France Stymie passes away Dynasty premires Yorkshire girl sneezes for two years Hill Street Blues airs Base jumping becomes official 13 dead, nothing said The agreement is signed between the US and Iran to release the hostages Ronald Reagan is sworn in Iran releases the hostages The DeLorean rolls off the production line The official US excecutioner dies Reagan ends the gas wars Happy birthday Frodo Baggins Joel Schumacher makes his film debut The first parade FOR Vietnam Veterans is held

Duration:01:16:44

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Time Barbarians: December 1980

1/17/2025
On this very special Christmas episode our tackle such holiday topics as: The U.S. release of Pac-Man South Korea introduces COLOR TELEVISION The debut of Bravo A death squad in El Salvador gives new meaning to Missionary October Surprise Australia releases Superman II Led Zepplin call it quits Flash Gordon Popeye released in theaters Here lies Darby Crash The murder of John Lennon Magnum P.I. Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder go to prison Apple enters the stock market Reagan is sworn in The death of Col. Sanders Dolly Parton has two HUGE hits The Silent Bowl The Losing New Orleans Saints The amazing story of the Frozen woman

Duration:00:37:15

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Time Barbarians: November 1980

12/28/2024
From wastelands to walkmans, we are your barbaric spiritual guides throughout the decade of decadence known as the 1980's. Topics on this episode include: Ireland makes contraceptives available for the first time Archie Bunker's Place debuts Ronald Reagan TROUNCES Saint Jimmy Carter in the presidential election. The first insulin pump activates The Death of Cool- Steve McQueen Cyanide in the Courtroom Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo debuts The kidnapping of Dan Rather Voyager I closes in on the rings of Saturn Berzerk arcade game released The creepy caverns of Arcades the inspiration of Raging Bull The worst season of Saturday Night Live Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens at Disney Canadian Serial Killers Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Goodbye Chrissy Snow, Hello Terri the child sexualization of Calvin Klein Who ACTUALLY shot J.R. John Lennon's tiny Beatle Mae West passes Eddie Murphy debuts Yogi Bear's Christmas The Infamous No Mas between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran Cheech and Chong Next Movie hits the home entertainment market Bosom Buddies The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup

Duration:00:49:36

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Time Barbarians: October 1980

12/15/2024
Topics include The denial of Goldie Hawn Muhammad Ali’s final fight Bob Costas debuts The Thundar the Barbarian brethren The death of Buckwheat Bloodshed at Blood, Sweat and Tears

Duration:00:42:43

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September 1980

11/1/2024
Sorry heroes and sheroes for the delay! Ol Ty Fighter had to enlarge the font on the mircofische from 12 to 48 cause his eyes are going south. Topics include Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope The Bonnano crime family Mothers Against Drunk Driving Powers Booth at the Prime Time Emmy boycott Solid Gold airs for the first time. Ronald Reagan is a SCUMBAG 1980 Fake News Who shot Eddie Haskell? Bob Marley plays his final show John Bonham dies Carl Sagan becomes a household name The Ethernet is born Hit Parader Magazine fan letters

Duration:00:50:25

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Time Barbarians: August 1980

9/6/2024
On this adventure topics include.... The debut of Cinemax and how our dongs were never the same John Lennon and Yoko Ono hit the recording studio Panda bears take Mexico by storm for 8 fun filled days Deaths. Deaths. And Deaths Jimmy Carter wins the Democratic nomination besting Ted Kennedy Monsters of Rock festival America sees the B-2 bomber for the first time America sees Mr.T for the first time The Lakota tell the government to kiss their collective asses Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin The death of Tex Avery We seek out TV Guide for a discussion on children’s programming

Duration:00:44:30

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Time Barbarians: July 1980

7/19/2024
The clash of metal rang out as T-Bone's axe met the stranger's blade, a hidden sword now gleaming in the moonlight. Sparks flew, illuminating the fierce determination and sweat beaded in T-Bone's eyes. Ty Fighter circled around, seeking an opening, his scimitar trained on the enemy. Fissure Floodplain, Kutchek number two henchman, moved with a fluidity that spoke of years of combat, his every motion calculated and deadly. As the two warriors fought with primal fury, the Floodplain’s laughter cut through the chaos, a chilling reminder of their peril. In the midst of the fray, a deafening roar erupted from the darkness beyond. The ground trembled beneath their feet as a massive, armored vehicle, bristling with weapons and adorned with grotesque trophies, thundered into view. Kutcheck’s war machine, a behemoth that had laid waste to countless challengers, bore down upon them. Floodplain leapt back, his face twisting into a mocking sneer. "You fight well, but this is where your legend ends," he spat, retreating to the shadows. T-Bone and Ty Fighter turned to face the oncoming juggernaut, their hearts pounding. As the war machine's cannons locked onto them, the roar of its engines drowned out all other sound, leaving the two barbarians staring down their doom with unyielding resolve. Find out what high adventure awaits in this episode of Time barbarians of the 1980s IN Time! Topics discussed in this episode include: O’ Canada becomes the new Canadian national anthem Airplane! The Movie The Grateful Dead incite a riot?! The final performance of Led Zeppelin’s classic Stairway to Heaven The 1980 Moscow Olympics The death of Peter Sellers

Duration:00:37:06

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Karate Kid part II (1986)

7/13/2024
BANZAIIIIIII!! The boys are back with another super setting episode of the summer of sequels! This time we're flipping butthole first into 1986's classic the Karate Kid part II: the story continues. Find out why this beauty is a worthy follow up, what exactly the drum technique is, and 10 other movies you should enjoy if you love this as much we do! follow us @pumpaction_podcast or skoden_cinema on instagram leave us a review on Itunes give us money @ $pumpactionpodcast MVTOOOOOOO

Duration:00:53:32

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Crocodile Dundee II (1988)

7/3/2024
It's independence day, and what could be more American than Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee? In this episode, the fellas talk about the superior follow up to Hogan's prior installment, Colombian drug lords, hip-hop gang warfare, six year olds, and Australian BBQ bats are just a taste of the discussion. Find out if you have what it takes to join the Australian Army Special Forces, along with a myriad of firsts. Fire up the grill, throw some shrimp on it, and crack open a luke warm Fosters.

Duration:00:30:13

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Time Barbarians: June 1980

6/14/2024
This episode finds our heroes smack dab in the middle of June 1980. Topics include: The inaugural broadcast of CNN The bombing of the statue of liberty Ty Fighter's trip to Gilley's Honky Tonk The genius of Richard Pryor Wacky Gaddafi The brief filmography of John Belushi Alien vs. Aliens The Sony Walkman The Chipmunks Don't forget to get your limited edition art prints and inspirational rock workout CDs! Email us at pumpactionpod@gmail.com

Duration:00:45:30

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Glory (1989)

5/22/2024
Lace up your boots, assemble you bayonets, and march into battle as the fellas talk about one of the MANY tremendous films released in 1989; Glory. We'll uncover the film's development, production, and release. We'll talk about both the historical accuracies , as well the inaccuracies.Whether you're a history buff, or a film enthusiast, this episode takes a compelling look at a landmark movie that continues to resonate today

Duration:00:55:20

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Time Barbarians: May 1980

4/22/2024
Once again, our heroes have been sucked into another vortex, this time landed in the merry month of MAY 1980! Topics in this episode include, The Empire Strikes Back South Roads Mall Coneys Mothers Against Drunk Driver (M.A.D.D.) The longest prison sentence ever served in US history Mt. Saint Helens Art Carney Harry S. Truman The Nixon Tapes The Bubble Boy

Duration:00:42:06

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Time Barbarians: April 1980

3/9/2024
Distraught over the abduction of their trusted seer, Freya, the two eternal champions must once again bend time and space in order to get her back! In this episode, topics discussed are.... Kramer vs. Kramer Andy Kaufman The Lottery Scandal The Boston Marathon shim sham Iron Maiden's debut The importance of the TV Mini-Series Gordie Howe Matt Groening and Life in Hell Howard Stern And More!

Duration:00:32:47

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The Princess Bride (1987)

2/13/2024
We here at Pump Action Action don't speak in emoticons, so you'll have to use your imagination. Nevertheless, join us for a SPECIAL LOVER'S EDITION episode of our discussion of the most beloved movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just plain hopeless, you won't wanna miss this! So grab your significant other, turn the hi-fi Enrico Palazzo records to a comfortable low, light a Yankee candle, plate the chocolate whey covered strawberries, and join us! #ThePrincessBride #LoveStory #EpicFantasy #PumpAction #ArnoCorps

Duration:00:58:09