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
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Episode 47 - My Two Dads. Paul Reiser, Dick Butkus, a funny judge, a questionable beard, and a saxophone! Grab a beer and dive in to this gem!
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Episode 46 - We Got It Made. If this episode gets 10,000 listens, Engineer Pete will grow a rat tail! #rattailchallenge
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Episode 45 - Moonlighting. Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd solve mysteries in this surreal 80s detective show, but how does Al Jarreau do on the theme song? Grab a Seagram's wine cooler find out!
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Episode 44 - Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Let's head to a Gummi Glen in the Kingdom of Dunwyn to explore this cartoon classic. We'll also discuss 1-900 numbers, Toto, Rocky Rococo, and more! Grab a brewski/gummiberry juice and enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Episode 43 - Silver Spoons. Who needs a train in their living room? Ricky Schroeder does. Today we discuss this easy listening theme song, along with duck phones, checking out paintings from libraries, school bus school, and more! There's a puncher's chance that this song will make the wall of fame. Grab a brewski and find out!
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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!