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It's April Fool's Day and there is no better day to discuss the cult classic of the same name for our limited series, 1986! The joke is on Jeff, because no one showed up to debate the murder mystery with a comedic twist. Only a fool would do the show...

"What do you thrash?" "What do you got" We've got BMX and skateboard enthusiast Brad Stidham back again to discuss the skateboard classic "Thrashin'" for our limited series, 1986! We're talking half pipes, hand plants, jousting, and Josh Brolin's...

Slip on your Vans and pour yourself a bowl of Kix, because we're back with another episode for our limited series, 1986! Jeff is joined by Alec and Cameron of the Comically Unaware Podcast, and special guest Brad Stidham, for a conversation about the...

"Knock, knock"! Jeff welcomes Scott Hoffman back for a special bonus episode of our limited 1986 series to discuss spy comedy, Jumpin' Jack Flash. Sam Kinison as a charming British spy? Computers with online chat in 1986? Whoopie's early stand-up,...

It's the sport of kings, better than diamond rings...football. Our Special Correspondent, Jennalynn, joins the huddle with Jeff, Dayton, and Brad, to discuss the Goldie Hawn football comedy, Wildcats! Comparisons to Best of Times, the big screen...

"Feed me, Seymour!" On this episode of our 1986 series, Scott Hoffman joins Jeff for a garden variety conversation about Little Shop of Horrors that is sure to knock your stalks off (two puns in the first sentence?)! Scott provides a rich history...

Illusions, deceptions, and murder! Scott Hoffman joins Jeff on our 1986 series to talk about F/X! Comparisons to Fletch and The Fugitive? Another great "give me your gun and your badge" cop moment! All this, plus Tom Noonan and more!

We're soaring high this week with Iron Eagle! Jeff finds himself outnumbered in a dogfight against David and Scott, doing his best to convince them that this gem from 1986 (which debuted months before Top Gun) is worthy of respect and a place among...

"I waaaant the kniiiiife... pleeeeeease." Our 1986 series is back with a chat about Eddie Murphy classic, The Golden Child. Jeff, Brad, Scott and David discuss their favorite scenes, and the interesting connection to Big Trouble in Little China!

To celebrate NYE and the release of the new season of Netflix hit, Cobra Kai, Jeff calls Andrew and Scott into the dojo for a talk about Karate Kid Part II. Daniel-san's growth and development, Pat Morita's Oscar nomination, the "Karate Kid Top Gun...

On this episode of the limited 1986 series, Jeff is joined by Brad and David to talk about Best Picture winner, Platoon. The conversation includes Vietnam war movies, Oliver Stone, great music, and who the best pick is to bunker down in a foxhole with.

On this episode of our 1986 series, David Burns and Scott Hoffman join Jeff Johnson to discuss An American Tail. The animated conversation includes favorite characters, music, the film's portrayal of immigration, and the seedy underworld of New York.

We've done 25 episodes of our limited series on 1986 films! Our recurring guests always have great information, but how well do they REALLY know these movies? Jeff calls all they guys back for a special gathering to face off in a trivia contest for...

We're making our way through Labyrinth on this episode! Jeff is joined by Scott Hoffman and the host of Docking Bay 77, Dayton Johnson, for a magical discussion on Bowie, puppets, and all things Jim Henson!

On this episode of our limited 1986 series, we're time traveling back to 1960 to debate Peggy Sue Got Married. Special Correspondent Jennalynn returns to defend Peggy Sue's behavior. Jeff delivers five reasons why you should hate the film. Oscar talk,...