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Totally 80s and 90s Recall

Join two Gen X dudes as they take a nostalgic look at all things 80s and 90s. From music and movies to television and pop culture, these friends of 35 years will take you on a trip back in time to review two of the most influential and awesome decades. Join them each week as they rewind back to the era of cassette tapes, big hair and Super Nintendo. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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#195
Tuesday · 1 hr 23 min
1986 vs 1996: Ultimate 80s vs 90s Music Showdown!
Rob and Dave continue the Battle of the Decades as they pit the top Billboard hits of 1986 against the powerhouse chart-toppers of 1996. Tune in to see whether 80s synth-pop and stadium anthems can outshine the 90s wave of R&B, hip-hop, and alternative rock.
#194
September 1 · 1 hr 26 min
Back To School (1986); Say It! Say It!
This week, Dave, Rob, and Kurt dust off their dynamic tension and head back to campus to review the 1986 Rodney Dangerfield comedy classic, Back to School. Grab your towel, warm up your Triple Lindy, and tune in as the guys break down whether Thornton Melon’s high-energy campus takeover still gets top marks nearly four decades later.
#193
August 25 · 1 hr 13 min
Top 80s Hair Metal Songs; Side B
Rob and Dave return for Volume 2 of our 80s Hair Metal breakdown, taking you through ten of our absolute favorite tracks from the peak of arena rock. Join us for classic riffs, legendary power ballads, and deep-dive band trivia that will have you turning the volume straight to eleven.
#192
August 18 · 1 hr 28 min
The Ultimate Movies of the 1980s
In this mega-episode, Dave, Rob, and Kurt take on the ultimate cinematic challenge: ranking their top 15 favorite movies of the 1980s each! That’s 45 total films spanning neon-soaked blockbusters, sci-fi masterworks, high-school classics, and obscure cult hits
#191
August 11 · 1 hr 10 min
Dare To Be Stupid; Why We Love Weird Al
Before viral trends and meme culture, "Weird Al" Yankovic ruled the '80s and '90s airwaves by turning pop music’s biggest hits into comedy gold. Join Dave and Rob as they debate their Top 10 favorite tracks from Al's golden era and explore how an accordion-wielding satirist outlasted the very icons he parodied
#190
August 4 · 1 hr 21 min
Best of the 90s; Top 10 Movie Soundtracks
This week, Dave and Rob dust off their portable discmans to count down their top 10 favorite movie soundtracks of the 1990s. From chart-topping pop juggernauts to scene-defining alt-rock compilations, tune in to see which cinematic track-lists take the crown!
#189
July 28 · 1 hr 33 min
Twister (1996); We're Heading to the Suck Zone!
This week, Dave, Rob, and Kurt welcome their friend Jason to the show to tackle the 1996 blockbuster disaster epic Twister and its storm-chasing madness. The crew revisits the iconic flying cow, debates the questionable physics of F5 survival, and celebrates the legendary, scene-stealing legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Dusty
#188
July 21 · 1 hr 26 min
Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' (1986): The Hits, The Hair, & The History
In this episode, Dave and Rob welcome back their friend Dustin to dive deep into Bon Jovi's 1986 diamond-certified juggernaut, Slippery When Wet. Together, the trio breaks down the massive hits and deep cuts to decide if this arena-rock staple is still an untouchable masterpiece or just a nostalgic time capsule
#187
July 14 · 1 hr 33 min
1985 vs. 1995: Let’s Go Go get a Kiss From a Rose
In this episode, Dave and Rob go head-to-head as they break down the top five Billboard Hot 100 hits from both 1985 and 1995. By pitting the neon synth-pop of Wham! and Madonna against the heavy-hitting R&B, hip-hop, and soul of TLC and Coolio, the hosts look at the data and the culture to decide which year truly ruled the airwaves
#186
July 7 · 1 hr 34 min
Independence Day (1996); Times Up!
Dave, Rob, and Kurt are officially wrapping up their epic Summer Blockbuster series by tackling the ultimate 90s disaster masterpiece, Independence Day. Join the trio as they break down how this film’s massive scale, explosive marketing, and ensemble cast became "the" definitive summer template that altered Hollywood's DNA for all movies that followed
#185
June 30 · 1 hr 30 min
Terminator 2 Judgment Day (1991): "Hasta La Vista, Baby"
Dust off your leather jackets and load up the minigun as Rob, Dave, and Kurt dive deep into the 1991 sci-fi masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The guys share their favorite memories, break down the iconic action scenes, and tackle the ultimate debate: is T2 the greatest movie sequel of all time?
#184
June 23 · 1 hr 25 min
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Why Indiana Jones Still Rules the 80s
This week, Rob, Dave, and Kurt team up to dive deep into the legendary action, stunts, and face-melting effects of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Together, the crew debates Indiana Jones’s timeless legacy while putting the 1981 classic through the ultimate late-90s pop-culture gauntlet: Sisqó’s infamous "Thong Scale."
#183
June 16 · 1 hr 27 min
The 80s TV Commercials That Made Our Childhood
Get ready for a massive dose of nostalgia this week as Dave and Rob rewind to the neon-soaked, synthesized glory of 1980s television commercials. They're breaking down their favorite vintage jingles and unforgettable catchphrases, looking back at the quirky marketing magic that defined a generation
#182
June 9 · 1 hr 21 min
Summer Hits of 1996; Tupac, Mariah and The Macarena
This week, Dave and Rob dive into the Billboard Hot 100 from June 9th, 1996, to break down one of the most chaotic and diverse charts in music history. From the hip-hop dominance of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and 2Pac to the powerhouse pop vocals of Mariah Carey and the rising tide of the "Macarena," the guys debate which summer jams hold up and which ones should stay in the 90s
#181
June 2 · 1 hr 35 min
Top Gun (1986)...I Feel The Need, The Need For Speed!!
Dave, Rob, and Kurt are strapping into the cockpit this week to break down the high-octane action, iconic soundtrack, and massive cultural legacy of the 1986 classic Top Gun. From groundbreaking aerial dogfights to the infamous volleyball scene, the guys deliver a hilarious and nostalgic look at the movie that defined an era of Hollywood filmmaking
#180
May 26 · 1 hr 25 min
1984 vs. 1994: Which Year Ruled the Billboard Hot 100?
The pop explosion that was 1984 or the hip hop, grunge rock of 1994? Which decade did it better? Dave and Rob will nail it all down this week and decide which decade ruled the charts.
#179
May 19 · 1 hr 26 min
Fear (1996): Why This 90s Thriller Scares Us 4 Eva
Rob, Dave, and Kurt dive into the madness of Fear (1996) to debate whether Mark Wahlberg’s David McCall is a terrifying villain or just a very misunderstood future movie star. From questionable roller coaster etiquette to the ultimate "I can fix him" red flags, the guys break down why this 90s thriller is actually an unintentional comedic masterpiece.
#178
May 12 · 1 hr 20 min
80s Horsepower: A Look at the Decades Most Famous Rides
This week on 80s 90s Recall, Rob, Dave, and Kurt take a nostalgic ride back to the 1980s to explore the most iconic and radical vehicles that defined our childhoods. Join us as we break down the cultural impact and mechanics behind legendary machines, from the Millennium Falcon and the Eagle 5 to the Fall Guy truck and the Ecto-1.
#177
May 5 · 1 hr 23 min
Aliens (1986): "Game Over, Man!" – Is this Rambo in Space?
Strap in, gear up, and prepare for a bug hunt as Rob, Dave, and special guest Kurt dive into James Cameron’s 1986 powerhouse, Aliens. We’re breaking down the practical effects, the iconic Xenomorph Queen, and how this high-octane sequel redefined Ellen Ripley as the ultimate action hero
#176
April 28 · 1 hr 19 min
1996 Alt Rock Rewind: Is Grunge Dead?
Rob and Dave travel back to 1996 to debate whether the year marked the final breath of Grunge or the birth of a new Alternative era. They countdown their favorite tracks from a pivotal year of distorted riffs and radio anthems to see which hits still stand the test of time

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