Super 80’s Podcast Friend
On the Super 80’s Podcast Friend, we analyze every single theme song from every single 1980s TV show. From sitcoms to cartoons, from soap operas to dramas, we love ’em all! Join Ryan, John, and Pete every week for fun, ridiculousness, and mayhem!
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Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
Episode 42 - Alien Nation. Does anyone remember this one? It's pretty darn weird! Join us as Ryan discusses his "Shrinky Dink" hypothesis and as we compare this song to both the Lion King and Star Wars. We'll also share our new business plan of re-launching TV Guide! Bottoms up!
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Episode 41 - Press Your Luck. No whammies! Buckle up for this wacky game show where our discussion include the Noid, Rod Roddy's love life, Van Hagar, Paul Simon, New York Seltzer, an ice cream truck driver who cracks the Press Your Luck code, and more! Grab a Bartles and Jaymes and join us!
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Episode 40 - Who's The Boss. Lordy, lordy, look who's 40! For our 40th episode, Conky gave us an absolute '80s classic. Let's kick back with everyone's favorite pro-baseball player turned housekeeper, Tony Micelli, as Pete, Ryan, and John share their memories. Will Dr. Fongs be served? Of course they will. Mix one up and enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Episode 39 - Empty Nest. Does this Golden Girls spin-off have what it takes to make the wall of fame? The fellas explore two distinctly different versions of the same song to decide. Are the Lou Reed/Dr. John/Leon Russell comparisons accurate? You better sit back with a beer and find out!
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Episode 38 - Hardcastle and McCormick. Well, well, well - it's an 80s show about fast cars and chasing down bad guys! That’s a first! Bonus - Hardcastle and McCormick has TWO theme songs: one kinda sounds like Kiss, and one kinda sounds like Jimmy Buffet! Will that be enough to please Ryan, Pete, and John? Grab a beer and find out!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Episode 37 - Days Of Our Lives PLUS March Madness! Did the fellas watch this legendary soap opera back in the 80s? Let’s head to Salem with Patch, Kayla, Bo, Hope, Mrs. Horton, and the gang and find out! Also, we fill out a March Madness bracket for all of the theme songs we’ve reviewed thus far. Print a bracket and join in on the fun!
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Episode 36 - Shirt Tales. Remember these weirdos?! Did you know that the Shirt Tales started out as characters on Hallmark cards? They were such a hit that Hanna-Barbera made a show about ‘em. How did songwriting legend Hoynt Curntain do on the theme song? Put on your favorite t-shirt, grab a beer, and find out!
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Episode 35 - American Gladiators. Viper! Atlas! Cyclone! Diamond! Zap?! Blazer?!?! Wow - what a show. But…does the theme song match the majesty of this legendary program? Grab a brewski and find out-ski!
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Episode 34 - Square Pegs. Sarah Jessica Parker starred in this 1982-1983 high school sitcom that was created by some SNL alums, but it only lasted one season. What are the fellas going to think of the theme song? Will it drive them crazy? It was performed by '80s pop band the Waitresses, and it's a super weird one! You might need a couple brewskis for this one.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Episode 33 - Knight Rider. Join us as we hop into KITT with Michael Knight and the gang! Did you know that Michael Knight has an evil step brother named Garth? Neither did we! He has a cool mustache! This is just one of the many fascinating things we uncover about this wacky show with an even wackier theme song.