We're home for Thanksgiving and the fam has a special request. ..hits from the 80s that were actually covers from earlier decades. Join Jim and Lindsay as they "cover" some of the best.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay review the John Hughes classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay are joined by their daughter Emmy as she counts down her favorite top 10 songs from the 80s.Par Children of the 80s

There's a new podcast coming to the BK Media Network! To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the start of Friends, Jim and Lindsay are rewatching the classic sitcom and reviewing it one episode at a time. Come along for the nostalgic ride back to the 90s!Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay remember American music icon Quincy Jones and his impact on the decade of the 1980s.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay pick one horror movie for each year of the 1980s. Some are spookily awesome, some are kinda scary and some are just plain awful. Jim confesses his love for the original Halloween movie which he claims is the best horror film of all time. While Lindsay wonders if her memory of seeing Gremlins in the theater is just a fever dream.…

They say it's your birthday....Join us as we celebrate Weird Al's 65th birthday along with Brian Colburn from the My Weekly Mixtape podcast. It's a polka party you don't want to miss!Par Children of the 80s

There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone…

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Brad from Pop Culture Yearbook to discuss the 80s classic, Garfield's Halloween Adventure. It's a spooktacular kickoff to the Halloween season!Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Justin from the Pop Culture Reflections Podcast to discuss the songs that were popular the month they each turned 8 years old. The music spans the entire decade of the 80s and when it comes to "likes" there's definitely an odd man out! Listen to our playlist for this episode on Spotify at the link below: https://open.s…

Jim and Lindsay take listeners on a heartfelt journey through the life and legacy of James Earl Jones, one of Hollywood’s most iconic voices.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay welcome special guest, Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't be Serious podcast. Jason drops in to throw down a challenge to Jim. Who'll walk away with the belt? Listen now to find out!Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay talk about the Mandela Effect and things that lots of us misremember from the 1980s.Par Children of the 80s

In a tribute to MTV Friday Night Video Fights, Jim and Lindsay are pitting Phil Collins' solo career versus his work with Genesis during the 1980s. It's ten rounds of non stop action! Who will come out on top? Listen now to find out!Par Children of the 80s

In this episode, Jim and Lindsay talk about their love of Phil Collins. They breakdown the highs and lows of his career and try to answer the age old question, why do people not like Phil?!?Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Brad and Giff, hosts of the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast, to talk about their favorite hair metal songs of the 1980s. It's the first ever draft on Children of the 80s and this one does not disappoint. So grab your spandex and Aquanet and crank up the volume!Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay are joined by Brad and Giff, hosts of the Pop Culture Yearbook Podcast, to talk about their favorite hair metal songs of the 1980s. It's the first ever draft on Children of the 80s and this one does not disappoint. So grab your spandex and Aquanet and crank up the volume!Par Children of the 80s

Join Jim and Lindsay as they do their first concert review. For the first time in 34 years, Lindsay gets to see her fav band live and in person and Jim tags along for moral support.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay each count down their top 8 1980s songs that can turn their frowns upside down.Par Children of the 80s

Join Jim and Lindsay as they go back 40 years to reminisce about the 1984 Summer Olympics. We dive deep into the stories that made the 84 Olympics special. Jim, the Olympics super fan, may even surprise you with the depths of his Olympic stats knowledge.Par Children of the 80s

It's a very special episode of Children of the 80s. Jim's brother Matt joins us to talk about the dangers of 1980s playground equipment. It's an episode chuck full of 80s nostalgia.Par Children of the 80s

Join Jim and Lindsay as they count down the anthems that best represent the artists who sang them. It's the best of the best on this 80s countdown! Shop podcast merchandise here: https://www.threadless.com/@childrenofthe80sPar Children of the 80s

We continue celebrating Tom Cruise's birthday by looking at his final four movies of the 80s. Listen to see if we think Tom deserves a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. You might be surprised by who says he doesn't!Par Children of the 80s

We're cruisin' with Cruise! In celebration of Tom Cruise's upcoming birthday we're looking back at some of his iconic 80s movies.Par Children of the 80s

Jim and Lindsay count down the top 10 songs of the summer from 1989. Lindsay wishes Jim's list had more New Kids on the Block but Jim stuck strictly to the data.Par Children of the 80s

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/Par 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/Par 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/Par Children of the 80s

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

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

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