Stuck in the '80s Podcast

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Do you believe in John Hughes, day-glo colors, Han shot first, new wave music, Reaganomics, lip syncing on American Bandstand, standing in line for concert ticket wristbands, Alex P. Keaton, American Top 40 long distance dedications, and the existence of music videos on MTV? Then this podcast is for you.

Join Steve Spears and Brad Williams for a weekly dose of your favorite decade - the 1980s - here at and the official Stuck in the '80s webpage!

705: Secret of My Success vs. Doc Hollywood | Michael J. Fox Movie Battle

May 26, 2024

If you're a fan of Michael J. Fox, which "small-town boy makes good" movie do you prefer: "Secret of My Success" or "Doc Hollywood?" That's what we will decide in this week's '80s movie battle.

The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise is now available and includes Adam Ant, Squeeze, Christopher Cross, Men at Work and Andy...

704: Interview with Martha Davis of The Motels

May 16, 2024

Martha Davis of The Motels talks with Spearsy about the band's history, her love of songwriting, and the upcoming Abducted By The '80s Tour, which includes Naked Eyes, Men Without Hats, and Wang Chung. Spearsy and Martha share tales of writing, soundtrack hits, and her performance of "We Never Danced" from the movie...

703: Language Lessons Part 2 - Foreign Hits of the '80s

May 6, 2024

So many great songs were hits of the '80s despite not being sung in English. This week's episode honors tunes by Kraftwerk, Trio, Falco and Righeira. Special guest co-host Chuck Coverly returns with Spearsy. Also this week: Stuck in the Arcarde, Please Please Tell Me Now, and our favorite foreign-language movies of...