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!
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
49 min
Episode 106 – L.A. Law. Lawyers arguing. Judges judging. Mike Post doing Mike Post things. This week, Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete break down the legendary L.A. Law theme and ask whether it deserves a place among television's all-time greats. Grab a beer and make your case.

Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
53 min
Episode 105 – Muppet Babies. The premise is simple: Take Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, and friends, and reimagine them as babies living in a nursery. This week, the fellas discuss the '50s inspired theme song, the show, and Gonzo's love life. Grab a beer or two!

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
48 min
Episode 104 – The People's Court. The bailiff says rise, but we're staying seated with a cold beer. Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John put The People's Court theme song on trial this week. Did the music perfectly capture the seriousness of small claims court? Join us as we revisit Judge Wapner, courtroom drama, and a show that somehow made disputes over lawn mowers and security deposits must-see TV.

Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
47 min
Episode 103 – Max Headroom. Before influencers, before AI, before the internet took over our lives, there was Max Headroom. This week, the fellas tackle the theme from one of the decade's most bizarre television experiments. Along the way, we discuss Spuds MacKenzie, Cinemax, and more. Log in, crack open a brewski, and find out if Max still computes.

Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
41 min
Episode 102 - Mr. Wizard's World. Put on your safety goggles! Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John head into the laboratory to break down the theme from Mr. Wizard's World. Between the synths, the science, and enough educational enthusiasm to power a small city, does this theme earn a spot among the big pals? Tune in, grab a brewski, and prepare for an experiment in 80s television greatness.

Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
47 min
Episode 101 - The Brady Brides. Marcia and Jan are back, married, and somehow sharing a house. This week Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John dive into Brady Brides, the short-lived Brady Bunch spin-off that asks the important question: what happens when two Brady sisters get theme music that is simply a weird-ass take on the original? Is it catchy? Is it pure 80s cheese? Grab a drink, hit play, and find out!

Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
35 min
Episode 100 - Part 2 - Cheers. Holy smokes, it's Episode 100, and Conky chose a legendary theme song. Join Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John for laughs, games, and ridiculousness as they explore one of the most well-known TV theme songs of all time. Does it have Big Pal potential? Grab a Dr. Fong and find out!

Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
35 min
Episode 100 - Part 1 - Cheers. Holy smokes, it's Episode 100, and Conky chose a legendary theme song. Join Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John for laughs, games, and ridiculousness as they explore one of the most well-known TV theme songs of all time. Does it have Big Pal potential? Grab a Dr. Fong and find out!

May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
40 min
Episode 99 - Quincy, M.E. Ryan, Pete, and John get to learn about the world's foremost medical examiner, and ladies man, Quincy! How's his theme song? Are there enough horns? Does the voice over sound like Andre The Giant? Grab a beer, tune in, and find out!

May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
50 min
Episode 98 - One Day At A Time. Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John are tackling this classic theme song, written by the same fella who wrote the Da Doo Ron Ron! Is it a winner? Also, what do the fellas remember about the show? Schneider's mustache? More?! Grab a beer and find out.




