The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is a nostalgic journey for anyone who grew up watching movies in the 80s or discovered the joy of these cinematic gems. Each episode features creator and host Tim Williams, accompanied by a guest co-host, as they delve into an 80s flick. They share their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even uncover some behind-the-scenes facts and stories.
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"Remember, Sully, when I promised to kill you last? I lied." Strap on your tactical vest and load up your rocket launcher, because this week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are diving headfirst into the ultimate one-man-army movie: 1985’s Commando . When a retired elite Special Forces operative, John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is blackmailed into a political assassination after his…
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" Pack your bags, grab your canteen, and follow the train tracks back to the summer of 1959. This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are diving deep into Rob Reiner’s emotional 1986 masterpiece, Stand By Me . More than just a nostalgia piece, this film serves as a true cinematic time…
What's the worst that could happen on a blind date? This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, hosts Tim Williams and Laramy Wells are popping the cheap champagne and revisiting the 1987 screwball comedy classic, Blind Date ! Before he was John McClane saving Nakatomi Plaza, Bruce Willis made his big-screen debut as Walter Davis—a stressed-out businessman who gets set up with the beautiful…
"Goonies Never Say Die!" Grab your dubloons, dodge the Fratellis, and watch out for booby traps! This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are heading to the Oregon coast to unearth the absolute holy grail of 80s childhood adventure: The Goonies (1985). Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, this movie perfectly captured the magic of camaraderie, secret maps, and…
Buckle up for a trip in the station wagon! This week, Tim Williams is joined by Ben Carpenter to look back at the brilliant, messy, and laugh-out-loud reality of Ron Howard’s 1989 comedy-drama classic, Parenthood . We dive deep into the chaotic world of the Buckman family tree—from mid-life anxieties and toddler pressures to teenage rebellion. We talk about the genius behind Steve Martin’s frantic…
Grab your bad eggs and your parachuting turtles, because this week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are heading straight to Kamp Kikakee to revisit the 1987 comedy classic, Ernest Goes to Camp ! Jim Varney took a wildly popular regional commercial character and turned him into a bona-side box office sensation. We dive deep into the history of how Disney took a gamble on a camp movie full of…
This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are pulling on the fedora, grabbing the whip, and heading back to 1981 to revisit George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece: Raiders of the Lost Ark . From the high-stakes history of how Indiana Jones was conceived to the incredible practical effects that still blow modern CGI out of the water, we’re unpacking why this cinematic treasure…
This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and guest Bethany Wells take a trip back to 1987 to revisit the quintessential teen rom-com, Can’t Buy Me Love . Before Patrick Dempsey was "McDreamy," he was Ronald Miller—a nerd with a lawnmower and a thousand-dollar plan to win over the head cheerleader, Cindy Mancini. We’re breaking down the high school hierarchy of the 80s, the…
Release the Kraken! This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast , Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen journey back to 1981 to revisit the ultimate mythological masterpiece: Clash of the Titans . Before digital pixels took over, Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion magic brought the gods of Olympus and the monsters of the Styx to life. We’re diving deep into our earliest childhood…
In this episode, Tim Williams and Ben Carpenter discuss the 1984 film 'Cloak and Dagger' and share their childhood memories, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes trivia. They explore the cast and characters, reflecting on the impact of the film on their lives. A nostalgic journey through the 80s classic 'Cloak and Dagger' as the hosts discuss the cast, iconic scenes, 80s nostalgia, box office…