The 80s Movie Podcast
Hosted by [Host Name] and Edward Havens · Edward Havens
4.3from 48 ratings
- 213
- Episodes
- 5
- Transcribed
- 48
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
About The 80s Movie Podcast
Not just the movies Hollywood remembers, but also the ones it forgot, and why every movie still matters. The 80s Movie Podcast is your ultimate throwback ride through the most iconic decade in film. From explosive blockbusters and cult classics to hidden gems you forgot you loved, each episode dives deep into the stories, stars, soundtracks, and behind-the-scenes magic that defined the era. Expect bold opinions, nostalgic deep dives, and plenty of laughs as we revisit the movies that shaped a generation, whether it’s high school hijinks, sci-fi adventures, action-packed showdowns, or unforgettable coming-of-age moments. If it had big hair, bigger explosions, and a killer synth score, it’s fair game. Whether you lived the 80s or just wish you had, this podcast brings the decade back to life, one reel at a time. Press play and let’s rewind.
- Publisher
- Edward Havens
- Category
- tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Aug 2019
- Latest episode
- 14 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
5 of 213 episodes have a transcript.
14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Losin' It (1983): The Lost History of Tijuana
20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Rude Boy (1980): The Clash, British Punk, and a Changing Britain
4 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Hearts and Armour (1984): Love, Magic, and Medieval Mayhem in a Lost Tanya Roberts Cult Fantasy
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Losin' It (1983): The Lost History of Tijuana
Published 14 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] For Jackie O'Haley, best known as the troublemaking baseball player Kelly Leake in the three Bad News Bears movies, Tijuana would be his first film since playing Moocher in the Oscar-winning sports dramedy Breaking Away in 1979, and his first ever leading role. For Tom Cruise, this would be his third movie, and also his first leading role, after his blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance in the 1981 Brooke Shields movie Endless Love, and his powerhouse performance as the troubled David Sean in Harold Becker's Taps, which we covered on this show last year. For Shelley Long, this would be her third movie as well, including a major role in the 1981 Ringo Starr comedy Caveman, after years of single-episode guest roles in shows like The Love Boat, Family, Trapper John M.D., and M.A.S.H. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.4 / 5
- 39 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.1 / 5
- 9 ratings
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- 25
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- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 50
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