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80 of the 80s Music Podcast

We're going back in time!

This is the counting-down. This is the over-analysis. These are the best songs from the best artists from the best decade in pop music history: The 1980s! This is the 80 of the ‘80s Music Podcast - with your semi-confrontational hosts: (“Rapid Fire Lady”) AK-47 and (“Ex-DJ”) CK-1.

New episode drops every 3 months (at 8:00 AM EST)
Upcoming: #28: April 1, 2024 / #27: July 1 / #26: October 1 / #25: January 1, 2025 / etc.

Jan 8, 2024

We're not quite ready for #28. Let's warm up with an extraterrestrial dance. Was it influenced by swing, electro-funk, the aerobics craze, Thomas Dolby, Tom Tom Club, Ultravox, The Buggles, M, UFOs, or all of the heavens above?

:01: Get the Feel
:19: Take a break
:20: Get yo Fixx

Featured Links:
80sography Podcast


Jul 20, 2023

Leave all the madness in yesterday.

:01: Hot Rod Temperton's Hot Countdown
:16: Commercial Break
:18: Battle of the Bounce (Doobie vs. Yellow Magic)
:32: Commercial Break II
:34: Honorable Mention: Metallica's One
:47: You Choose The Next Honorable Mention: Q-Feel or Heathcliff

Featured Links:
-Songs with the Yellow...


Jun 16, 2023

Featuring, Guest Judge: DJ Jack Falcon, in an episode so epic, we had to split it in two!

It’ll take a game show battle for the ages to finally determine: Is Michael McDonald worthy of bestowment into the 1980s Halls of History? Beware Mr. McD, many opponents – including your arch nemesis, Kenny Loggins –...


Mar 15, 2023

Waiting, anticipating, celebrating & braking!

:01: Remember the 30s?
:02: It's a cluster... song
:20: Totally Turbular & other albums
:29: Commercial Break
:31: Nephew Calculator
:33: You are now a "Pop Kid."
:34: Underrated Honorable Mention: Naked Eyes "When The Lights Go Out"
:43: Yeah, we can talk about INXS...


Nov 13, 2022

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

:02: Crazy 8s Countdown I: H&O Best
:21: Commercial Break I
:23: Callin' Oates
:25: Crazy 8s Countdown II: The Halls of Space
:38: Cliche Bear
:40: Jingle Bell Talk
:43: Yet, even more H&O (Travelin' Pig)
:51: Commercial Break II
:54: Underrated Honorable Mention: Spoons "Nova Heart"
1:01: You Choose...