80's Flick Flashback
Sept. 30, 2024

"Christine" (1983) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

Stephen King has taught us some unforgettable lessons: don’t dump pig’s blood on Carrie, avoid staying at The Overlook Hotel, and be careful with a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. In King’s take on boy-meets-girl, geeky teen Arnie falls for a red Plymouth Fury with a dark past. But Christine…

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Sept. 29, 2024

"The Natural" (1984) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

In the early 80s, baseball films were rare, with 1976’s "The Bad News Bears" being the most notable. But Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar-nominated film "The Natural" sparked a resurgence, leading to over 18 baseball-themed films in the next decade. What appears at first as a traditional sports movie reveals deeper,…

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Sept. 28, 2024

"License to Drive" (1988) Behind the Scenes

Get ready to go behind the scenes of the 80s teen classic "License to Drive"! Rare photos and video footage from the set, give you a glimpse of what it was like during the making of the film. See the cast and crew in action as they bring this unforgettable…

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Sept. 28, 2024

"Footloose" (1984) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

What happens when the battle for a town’s soul is fought on the dance floor? This iconic 80s flick, inspired by true events, dared to answer that question and became one of the decade’s most influential films! In this small Utah town, youth rebellion is silent—until a new student from…

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Sept. 27, 2024

#119 - "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin, Chad Sheppard, and Laramy...

Imagine pitching this to a movie studio in the 80s: two clueless slackers travel through time in a phone booth, rounding up historical figures for their high school history project. Not exactly an easy sell, right? But what started as a quirky stand-up routine from college pals Chris Matheson and…

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Sept. 27, 2024

"Jaws 3D" (1983) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

Sure, here's the rewritten text: The original "Jaws" movie, directed by a young up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, is considered a masterpiece. It's an incredibly tense, well-made, and well-acted film that changed the movie business forever by creating the concept of the summer blockbuster. The first sequel, Jaws 2, wasn't as…

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Sept. 26, 2024

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

The story is simple: two con men with different grifting styles make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French Riviera. From silly antics to clever humor, Steve Martin and Michael Caine deliver a hilarious performance as they try to outsmart and out-con each…

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Sept. 25, 2024

"License to Drive" (1988) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the world of teenage rebellion and car mayhem! It's time to relive the fun, mischief, and young love that made this 80s film a classic. So grab your keys, dodge the no-parking zones, and join Tim Williams and guest co-host Nicholas Pepin from…

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Sept. 24, 2024

"Running Scared" (1986) 80s Flick Flashback Episode Promo

In 1986, a year before "Lethal Weapon" became a game-changer, director Peter Hyams helmed a film starring up-and-coming actors Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal. Although this 80s movie didn't have a significant impact on cinema and has largely been forgotten, it still stands as a good example of the genre,…

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Sept. 23, 2024

"No Way Out" (1987) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Soundbite

This exciting movie is full of secrets, betrayals, and suspense. It's about a Navy officer who gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy. As the story unfolds, he has to untangle a web of lies and faces the risk of danger. With unexpected twists, the movie keeps you guessing until…

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Sept. 22, 2024

"Spies Like Us" (1985) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

This 80s movie is about two clumsy government workers who end up involved in international spying without realizing it. They are supposed to do a fake mission to distract from a real secret operation, but they get caught up in a tangle of secrets and run-ins with KGB agents. Their…

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Sept. 21, 2024

"Rambo: First Blood Part II" Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes photos and video footage from the making of "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (1985)

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Sept. 21, 2024

"Trading Places" (1983) 80s Flick Flashback Podcast Episode Promo

This 1980s movie is more than just a comedy; it's a sharp satire criticizing societal norms and revealing the divisions of privilege and inequality. Using humor to cleverly comment on these issues, the movie makes audiences laugh and think about the absurd differences between the wealthy and the less fortunate.…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#100 - 80's Flick Flashback 100th Episode Special

Get ready to test your knowledge about the silver screen sensations of the 1980s! From E.T. phoning home to Indiana Jones cracking his whip, we've got a reel-to-reel rundown of 80s movie trivia as you've never heard before. So grab your popcorn, and cozy up in your favorite recliner or…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "P...

The buddy cop action-comedy movie hit its heyday by the end of the 1980s with genre-defining box office winners like "48 Hrs." and "Lethal Weapon." The formula is pretty straightforward - two wise-cracking detectives, who share almost nothing in common, team up and face a barrage of messy violent drama…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

Are you ready for a high-octane adventure through the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem? Then jump into the driver’s seat because it's time to rediscover the laughter, hijinks, and teenage romance that made this 80s Flick a beloved cult classic. In the sun-soaked suburbs of California, we…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard

This 80’s comedy classic is one remake that actually surpassed the original! The plot is simple, two con men with differing styles of grifting make a bet to see who can out-swindle a wealthy heiress on the glamorous French Riviera. From slapstick antics to razor-sharp wit, Steve Martin and Michael…

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Sept. 20, 2024

BONUS - "Ladyhawke" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad She...

The year of 1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as "The Goonies", "Back to the Future", and "The Breakfast Club". It also saw the release of this 80s Flick, a medieval fantasy adventure telling the unforgettable tale of two lovers who are…

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Sept. 20, 2024

BONUS - "The Verdict" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

This Oscar-nominated 80s flick may sound like just another courtroom drama. Frank Galvin is a washed-up ambulance-chasing attorney battling his demons in Boston. When he takes on a seemingly straightforward medical malpractice case involving a comatose woman, Galvin discovers a labyrinth of corruption and deceit within the legal system. With…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#104 - "Jaws 3-D" (1983) with Ben Carpenter & Tyra Williams

The first "Jaws" movie, directed by a young up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, is a masterpiece; an incredibly tense, well-made, and well-acted film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it and changed the movie business forever. The first sequel, Jaws 2, can’t reach the heights of the original but…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#105 - "Footloose" (1984) with Bethany Wells and JB Huffman

What happens when the battle for the soul of a small town gets fought in the most unexpected of arenas: the dance floor? This 80s flick, inspired by true events, dared to answer that question and became one of the most influential movies of the decade! In this small Utah…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#106 - "The Natural" (1984) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) & Ben Carpe...

In the early 1980s baseball films were rare with the most notable being the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears. However Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar nominated flick sparked a resurgence leading to over 18 baseball themed films in the next decade. On the surface it appears as a traditional sports…

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Sept. 20, 2024

BONUS - "The Money Pit" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast

If you've ever dabbled in DIY home improvement, you'll likely empathize with the calamities depicted in this often overlooked 80s flick. It's the classic tale of renovation gone awry, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple who snag a mansion at a bargain, only to realize after the…

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Sept. 20, 2024

#109 - "Mr. Mom" (1983) with Ben Carpenter

It’s easy to see why this 80s Flick resonated at the time. Layoffs in traditionally American male workplaces, especially the auto industry, had landed innumerable men on their living room couches - a stark contrast to the seventies when a total of six men reported being stay-at-home dads in America.…

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