Totally 80s and 90s Recall

Rob and Dave team up with Kurt and special guests Alix and Allyson from Nostalgia Nerds to break down the cultural juggernaut that was MTV’s Total Request Live. Revisit the top 10 daily video countdowns, Carson Daly's iconic hosting stint, and the late-90s fan energy that brought Times Square to a standstill.

Join Dave, Rob, and Kurt as they travel 35 years back to 1991 to revisit Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-sweeping thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. The crew breaks down the timeless tension between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter, exploring why this iconic masterpiece still grips audiences today.

In this episode, Dave and Rob go head-to-head in the ultimate 80s vs. 90s battle, pitting the iconic year of 1987 against 1997. We analyze the year-end Billboard Top 5 hits for both eras and toss in our own personal deep cuts to crown the winning year!

Dave puts Rob to the test with a blind reaction episode celebrating the evolving sound of '90s rock. Featuring one Top 10 Modern Rock Tracks hit from the week of September 29th for every year of the decade, the hosts trace how alt-rock transformed from early grunge to late-decade crossover radio mainstays

Dave, Rob, and Kurt look back at 1996's iconic indie comedy Swingers to see if Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn's break-out film still holds up today. Join the guys as they revisit the catchphrases, the answering machine cringe, and the timeless struggle of moving on.

In 1990, 26 different songs reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100—from chart-topping pop ballads to the rise of new jack swing and early 90s hip-hop. This week, we're joined by Brad and Giff from Pop Culture Yearbook and Jim from Children of the 80s to draft our ultimate 5-song playlists and decide which 1990 classics still hold up today.

Rob and Dave continue the Battle of the Decades as they pit the top Billboard hits of 1986 against the powerhouse chart-toppers of 1996. Tune in to see whether 80s synth-pop and stadium anthems can outshine the 90s wave of R&B, hip-hop, and alternative rock.

This week, Dave, Rob, and Kurt dust off their dynamic tension and head back to campus to review the 1986 Rodney Dangerfield comedy classic, Back to School. Grab your towel, warm up your Triple Lindy, and tune in as the guys break down whether Thornton Melon’s high-energy campus takeover still gets top marks nearly four decades later.

Rob and Dave return for Volume 2 of our 80s Hair Metal breakdown, taking you through ten of our absolute favorite tracks from the peak of arena rock. Join us for classic riffs, legendary power ballads, and deep-dive band trivia that will have you turning the volume straight to eleven.

In this mega-episode, Dave, Rob, and Kurt take on the ultimate cinematic challenge: ranking their top 15 favorite movies of the 1980s each! That’s 45 total films spanning neon-soaked blockbusters, sci-fi masterworks, high-school classics, and obscure cult hits

Before viral trends and meme culture, "Weird Al" Yankovic ruled the '80s and '90s airwaves by turning pop music’s biggest hits into comedy gold. Join Dave and Rob as they debate their Top 10 favorite tracks from Al's golden era and explore how an accordion-wielding satirist outlasted the very icons he parodied

This week, Dave and Rob dust off their portable discmans to count down their top 10 favorite movie soundtracks of the 1990s. From chart-topping pop juggernauts to scene-defining alt-rock compilations, tune in to see which cinematic track-lists take the crown!

This week, Dave, Rob, and Kurt welcome their friend Jason to the show to tackle the 1996 blockbuster disaster epic Twister and its storm-chasing madness. The crew revisits the iconic flying cow, debates the questionable physics of F5 survival, and celebrates the legendary, scene-stealing legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Dusty

In this episode, Dave and Rob welcome back their friend Dustin to dive deep into Bon Jovi's 1986 diamond-certified juggernaut, Slippery When Wet. Together, the trio breaks down the massive hits and deep cuts to decide if this arena-rock staple is still an untouchable masterpiece or just a nostalgic time capsule

In this episode, Dave and Rob go head-to-head as they break down the top five Billboard Hot 100 hits from both 1985 and 1995. By pitting the neon synth-pop of Wham! and Madonna against the heavy-hitting R&B, hip-hop, and soul of TLC and Coolio, the hosts look at the data and the culture to decide which year truly ruled the airwaves

Dave, Rob, and Kurt are officially wrapping up their epic Summer Blockbuster series by tackling the ultimate 90s disaster masterpiece, Independence Day. Join the trio as they break down how this film’s massive scale, explosive marketing, and ensemble cast became "the" definitive summer template that altered Hollywood's DNA for all movies that followed

Dust off your leather jackets and load up the minigun as Rob, Dave, and Kurt dive deep into the 1991 sci-fi masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The guys share their favorite memories, break down the iconic action scenes, and tackle the ultimate debate: is T2 the greatest movie sequel of all time?

This week, Rob, Dave, and Kurt team up to dive deep into the legendary action, stunts, and face-melting effects of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Together, the crew debates Indiana Jones’s timeless legacy while putting the 1981 classic through the ultimate late-90s pop-culture gauntlet: Sisqó’s infamous "Thong Scale."

Get ready for a massive dose of nostalgia this week as Dave and Rob rewind to the neon-soaked, synthesized glory of 1980s television commercials. They're breaking down their favorite vintage jingles and unforgettable catchphrases, looking back at the quirky marketing magic that defined a generation

This week, Dave and Rob dive into the Billboard Hot 100 from June 9th, 1996, to break down one of the most chaotic and diverse charts in music history. From the hip-hop dominance of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and 2Pac to the powerhouse pop vocals of Mariah Carey and the rising tide of the "Macarena," the guys debate which summer jams hold up and which ones should stay in the 90s

Dave, Rob, and Kurt are strapping into the cockpit this week to break down the high-octane action, iconic soundtrack, and massive cultural legacy of the 1986 classic Top Gun. From groundbreaking aerial dogfights to the infamous volleyball scene, the guys deliver a hilarious and nostalgic look at the movie that defined an era of Hollywood filmmaking

The pop explosion that was 1984 or the hip hop, grunge rock of 1994? Which decade did it better? Dave and Rob will nail it all down this week and decide which decade ruled the charts.

Rob, Dave, and Kurt dive into the madness of Fear (1996) to debate whether Mark Wahlberg’s David McCall is a terrifying villain or just a very misunderstood future movie star. From questionable roller coaster etiquette to the ultimate "I can fix him" red flags, the guys break down why this 90s thriller is actually an unintentional comedic masterpiece.

This week on 80s 90s Recall, Rob, Dave, and Kurt take a nostalgic ride back to the 1980s to explore the most iconic and radical vehicles that defined our childhoods. Join us as we break down the cultural impact and mechanics behind legendary machines, from the Millennium Falcon and the Eagle 5 to the Fall Guy truck and the Ecto-1.

Strap in, gear up, and prepare for a bug hunt as Rob, Dave, and special guest Kurt dive into James Cameron’s 1986 powerhouse, Aliens. We’re breaking down the practical effects, the iconic Xenomorph Queen, and how this high-octane sequel redefined Ellen Ripley as the ultimate action hero

Rob and Dave travel back to 1996 to debate whether the year marked the final breath of Grunge or the birth of a new Alternative era. They countdown their favorite tracks from a pivotal year of distorted riffs and radio anthems to see which hits still stand the test of time

In this episode, we pit the legendary Phil Collins against his own band, Genesis, to determine who truly dominated the charts during the golden era of MTV. Join us as we break down the solo hits versus the stadium anthems to settle the ultimate 80s and early 90s rock debate

This week, Kurt joins Dave and Rob to paddle out into the adrenaline-soaked world of 1991’s Point Break to see if this surfing heist classic still holds the line. The guys dive into the "Zen-master" energy of the Ex-Presidents and debate how a movie filled with FBI agents, skydiving, and meatball subs became a definitive masterpiece of 90s cinema

Rob and Dave are skipping the "usual suspects" to hunt for the deep cuts that truly fueled 80s movie magic without the help of a Billboard #1. Join them as they dig through the crates to build the ultimate Top 10 list of the best "non-hit" soundtrack anthems that defined a generation of cinema

Dave and Rob go head-to-head to decide which year truly ruled the airwaves, pitting the synth-pop perfection of 1983 against the grunge and G-funk revolution of 1993. It’s a nostalgic showdown between Thriller and The Bodyguard as they break down the charts, the culture, and the hits that defined two iconic decades

Rob, Kurt, and Dave attempt to navigate the neon-lit alleys of John Carpenter’s most beautiful disaster to figure out how this supernatural fever dream became a cult masterpiece. It’s a deep dive into 80s practical effects, "six-demon bags," and whether the Pork-Chop Express is actually driven by the most incompetent action hero in cinema history

We’re diving deep into the massive, riff-heavy world of Metallica’s 1991 "Black Album" to see why it still holds the crown as the ultimate metal crossover record. From the stories behind the tracks to the debates over the band’s new sound, come take a nostalgic trip back to when this record first lived permanently in our stereos.

The 90s produced some of the greatest music in history, but picking just ten albums is a recipe for disaster. Join us for a heated debate as we rank the records that truly defined the decade.

This week, Dave, Rob and Kurt join Robin and his Merry Men back in Sherwood Forest as they review1991’s Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves. They’ll rob from the rich and steal from the poor but they’ll be sure to leave the dull spoons at home.

Dust off the rhinestones, fire up the jukebox, turn on the neon lights, and tune up that ol’ steel guitar because Dave and Rob are picking their favorite 1980s country songs.

On this episode, Dave, Rob, and Kurt plug in their guitars and crank the volume to eleven as they drop the needle on 1992’s Wayne’s World, the movie that turned public access TV into a rock-and-roll religion.

This week, Dave and Rob are your tour guides through heartbreak aisle. Dave and Rob count down their favorite tear stained classics. So turn the volume up and the lights down low because these songs do not whisper their sadness.

This week, Rob and Dave are cracking open that time capsule to line up their favorite Valentine-ready booty jams. Don’t rush the moment and let the silk-smooth harmonies, lingering bass lines, whispered promises. and late-night grooves do the heavy lifting.

The week Dave and Rob rewind the tape to revisit the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of January 27th. They’ll revisit a chart that feels less like a list and more like a cultural snapshot. This week in 1986 will remind you of an era when songs didn’t just chart, they camped out in your head for months, becoming the soundtrack to daily life and the echoes that still follow us decades later.

On this episode, Rob, Dave, and Kurt go head to head, assembling their dream rosters from 1991 cinema, in a ”draft” across six categories, including action, thriller/horror, comedy, big budget (a movie that made over $75 million gross), drama, and guilty pleasure.

From the groundbreaking production of Teddy Riley to the iconic fashion and moves it inspired, we’re digging into why this genre was the "Sound of Young Black America" in the late 80s and early 90s. We’ll discuss the massive hits, the "swing" rhythm that kept people moving, and why this sound continues to influence pop music today.

Rob and Dave step into the time machine to compare the Billboard Hot 100 hits of 1982 against the chart-toppers of 1992. From the synth-pop foundations of the early 80s to the gritty, diverse explosion of the early 90s, we’re debating which year had the better soundtrack and the more iconic legacy.

After weeks of debate and four grueling regions, the 80s Movie Bracket has reached its glorious endgame. Join Rob, Dave, Kurt and some special guests as we pit our region champions against each other in one final, heated showdown to crown the undisputed greatest movie of the 1980s.

Rob and Dave take a look at the Billboard Holiday 100 to count down their personal Top 10 essential Christmas anthems. Join us as we debate which festive classics deserve the #1 spot, from the timeless 80s and 90s hits we grew up with to the modern tracks currently dominating the December airwaves.

Rob, Dave, and Kurt sit down to break down the 1990 blockbuster Home Alone. Join us as we revisit Kevin McCallister’s legendary trap-setting, debate the sheer brutality of the Wet Bandits' injuries, and discuss why this movie remains the definitive holiday classic of the 90s.

Rob and Dave take a trip down memory lane to rank the Top 5 gifts they either unwrapped under the tree or desperately begged Santa for during the 80s and 90s. From legendary video game consoles to the "it" toy of the year, we’re reliving the ultimate holiday wish lists of our childhood, and will be joined by a special guest

Rob Kurt and Dave are stepping into the chaotic world of Frank Cross to break down the 1988 cult classic Scrooged. We’re talking about Bill Murray’s legendary performance, the over-the-top 80s production, and why this cynical satire is the perfect alternative to your typical holiday movie.

Rob and Dave are joined by childhood friend Dustin to break down the legendary world of 80s gaming. From the neon glow of the local arcade to the living room battles on the NES, we’re each ranking our Top 5 essential 80s titles and settling the debate on which games truly shaped our childhood.

The bracket enters its most explosive phase yet! Rob and Dave are joined by Jason and Dee from the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast to tear apart the Sci-Fi and Fantasy region, debating which 80s masterpieces deserve to advance to the Grand Finale and which ones are getting left in the warp zone.

Rob and Dave dive deep into the world of the 80s One-Hit Wonder, ranking the tracks that took over the world for a single summer and then disappeared into legend. We’re debating which of these songs have stood the test of time and which ones were strictly products of their neon-soaked moment.