80's Flick Flashback
May 24, 2024

#108 - "InnerSpace" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Ben Carpenter

Join Tim Williams with guests Ben Carpenter and Nicholas Pepin as they discuss the 1987 sci-fi comedy "Innerspace" on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. Directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg, this film stars a miniaturized Navy pilot injected into a hypochondriac grocery clerk, leading to a hilarious adventure. Tune in for laughs and nostalgia as they explore this imaginative twist on "Fantastic Voyage."

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#108 - "InnerSpace" (1987) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Ben Carpenter
May 3, 2024

BONUS - "Ladyhawke" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard

Join Tim Williams and guests Nicholas Pepin and Chad Sheppard as they discuss the 1985 medieval fantasy "Ladyhawke" on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. This film tells the tale of two lovers cursed to transform into a hawk and a wolf, striving to lift the curse with the help of a young thief. Tune in for a magical adventure and nostalgic fun.

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BONUS - "Ladyhawke" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard
March 15, 2024

#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard

In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams along with guest co-hosts Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard, dive into the 1988 comedy hit "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." This standout remake shines as two contrasting con men, portrayed brilliantly by Steve Martin and Michael Caine, engage in a humorous battle of wits to swindle a wealthy heiress on the French Riviera. With a mix of slapstick and sharp wit, they execute a series of uproarious schemes against…

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#103 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988) with Bethany Wells, Chris Adams, and Chad Sheppard
March 1, 2024

#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

Join us on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast as we rediscover the cult classic "License To Drive" (1988). Experience the uproarious journey of Les Anderson as he navigates teenage romance, failed driving tests, and a wild night of car-centric escapades with his friends. Get ready for laughter, hijinks, and nostalgia as we dive into this beloved tale of teenage rebellion and automotive mayhem.

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#102 - "License To Drive" (1988) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
Feb. 16, 2024

#101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"

In this special replay episode of the 80s Flick Flashback podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast and Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast revisit the 1986 action-comedy "Running Scared." Directed by Peter Hyams and starring Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal, this buddy cop film may have been overshadowed by other hits of its time, but it remains a solid example of the genre with an entertaining story and…

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#101 - "Running Scared" (1986) with Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" & Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette"
Jan. 5, 2024

#98 - "Spies Like Us" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

In "Spies Like Us" (1985), join two inept government employees on a hilarious journey through Cold War espionage. From decoy missions to encounters with KGB agents, this comedy cleverly satirizes spy movie tropes while offering a light-hearted take on Cold War tensions. Join host Tim Williams and guest co-host Laramy Wells for a laugh-out-loud discussion on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!

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#98 - "Spies Like Us" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Dec. 22, 2023

#97 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) with Bethany Wells (Abbreviated Replay)

This 80’s flick was meant to be just another chapter in the misadventures of Clark W. Griswold and his family, but it has become one of the most surprisingly popular and most quoted holiday movies of all time. So this Christm...

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#97 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) with Bethany Wells (Abbreviated Replay)
Dec. 11, 2023

#96 - "Trading Places" (1983) with Tyra Williams

This ’80s flick is more than just a vehicle for laughs; it's a biting satire that skewers societal norms and exposes the fault lines of privilege and inequality. Its significance lies in using humor as a Trojan horse for razor-sharp commentary, causing audiences to laugh and reflect on the absurdity of the disparities between the haves and the have-nots. As we revisit this holiday cult classic, we will celebrate not only the impeccable comedic timing of its top-notch cast but also the f…

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#96 - "Trading Places" (1983) with Tyra Williams
Nov. 10, 2023

#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells

This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse ...

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#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells
Sept. 29, 2023

#91 - "Creepshow" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

In 1982, horror aficionados were treated to a ghoulishly delightful cinematic experience with the release of this 80s Flick, a morbid masterpiece directed by George A. Romero and written by the legendary Stephen King. This an...

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#91 - "Creepshow" (1982) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Aug. 4, 2023

#87 - "Ghostbusters II" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

Who you gonna call when paranormal chaos once again descends upon New York City? Thanks to this 80s flick sequel, the answer remains the same—Ghostbusters! Taking place five years after the team's first victory over the Stay ...

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#87 - "Ghostbusters II" (1989) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
July 21, 2023

#86 - "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

In 1987, Lethal Weapon took everyone by surprise when it hit theaters. It was like a bomb went off and re-ignited the buddy cop genre with a bang! The perfect mix of an established director, two lead actors with undeniable ch...

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#86 - "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
June 23, 2023

#84 - "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard

This 80’s flick sequel brings a blend of family chaos, outrageous escapades, and a sprinkle of British humor. Get ready to tag along with the Griswolds as they embark on a madcap European adventure, where every tourist spot b...

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#84 - "National Lampoon's European Vacation" (1985) with Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast & Chad Sheppard
May 12, 2023

#81 - "Brewster's Millions" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard

Based on a 1902 novel of the same name, this 80’s flick brought together two of the 80’s greatest funnymen and an established director who wasn’t prone to making comedies. Despite primarily negative reviews, it still did wel...

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#81 - "Brewster's Millions" (1985) with Nicholas Pepin (from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast) and Chad Sheppard
April 14, 2023

#79 - "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

The 80s is often seen as the defining era of “the teen movie”. While “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” might have garnered all of the attention, it was this 80s flick that took the “teen movie” from raunchy ...

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#79 - "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
March 3, 2023

#76 - Special: "Lethal Weapon" (1987) Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry D Replay

For the month of March, I am taking a break from recording new episodes so that I can highlight some of the other fantastic podcasts that I have had the privilege of being a guest co-host on. For this one, I will be replaying...

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#76 - Special: "Lethal Weapon" (1987) Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry D Replay
Jan. 6, 2023

#73 - "Howard the Duck" (1986) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

Countless world upon worlds. Worlds without end. In these galaxies every possible reality exits. And what is reality in any new world is mere fantasy in all others. Here, all is real and all is illusion. What is, what was and...

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#73 - "Howard the Duck" (1986) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Dec. 23, 2022

#72 - "Santa Claus: The Movie" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast

It seems strange at first that the producers of the Superman movies would move on to an epic about Santa Claus. But in a way it makes sense. Both Superman and Santa are legendary superheroes, able to cure our pains through ma...

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#72 - "Santa Claus: The Movie" (1985) with Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels" Podcast
Dec. 9, 2022

#71 - "Scrooged" (1988) with Gerry D. ("Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast) & Nicholas Pepin ("Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast)

Since the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol nearly 200 years ago, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become familiar fodder for adaptations of all sorts—from ballets to operas to a mime performance by Marcel M...

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#71 - "Scrooged" (1988) with Gerry D. ("Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast) & Nicholas Pepin ("Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast)
Nov. 25, 2022

#70 - "Annie" (1982) with Hanna Williams

Little Orphan Annie has been a part of American pop culture for nearly a century now—first as a comic strip which made its debut in the summer of 1924, then as a popular radio show in the 1930s, which spun off into a couple o...

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#70 - "Annie" (1982) with Hanna Williams
Nov. 7, 2022

The "Weird" Bonus Episode - "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (2022) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast

We don't normally sway away from our regular 80's Flicks only podcast formula, but when "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" premiered on the Roku Channel this past weekend, we had to cover this 80's icon and the hilarious film tha...

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The "Weird" Bonus Episode - "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" (2022) with Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast
Oct. 21, 2022

BONUS - "House" (1986) with Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels Podcast"

After working together on the first three "Friday the 13th" movies, Steve Miner and producer Sean S. Cunningham re-teamed for something a little more kooky. From a story by Fred Dekker and a screenplay by Ethan Wiley, this fo...

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BONUS - "House" (1986) with Laramy Wells from the "Moving Panels Podcast"
Oct. 14, 2022

#67 - "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) with Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast

In terms of werewolf horror, 1981 is still the year to beat. Theatrically, the year saw the release of Wolfen , The Howling , and this 80’s flick which set the bar high for lycanthropic transformation sequences. The last to a...

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#67 - "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) with Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast
Oct. 7, 2022

BONUS - "The Best of Times" (1986) with J.B. Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast

Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the past and remembering something you would love to go back and change, a mistake that haunts you on a regular basis. Well that is what this 80’s flick is all about, a man who for ...

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BONUS - "The Best of Times" (1986) with J.B. Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast