Under Pressure: The Lost Art and Anxiety of the 80s MixTape
May 28, 2026
Before we had curated playlists and instant downloads, creating the perfect mix tape off the radio wasn’t just a hobby; it was a high-stakes Rambo-level tactical operation that required lightning-fast reflexes, War Games-like equipment, and a Sixteen Candles-high amount of tolerance for frustration and heartbreak. It began with the equipment. You’d sit cross-legged on your
Under Pressure: The Lost Art and Anxiety of the 80s MixTape
May 28, 2026
Before we had curated playlists and instant downloads, creating the perfect mix tape off the radio wasn’t just a hobby; it was a high-stakes Rambo-level tactical operation that required lightning-fast reflexes, War Games-like equipment, and a Sixteen Candles-high amount...
John Waite: The Man Who Turned Heartbreak into a Hit
May 19, 2026
By Steve Spears If you’re a fan of the artists who quietly but decisively shaped the sound of the 1980s, you’re a fan of John Waite. John’s voice is instantly recognizable, and his biggest hit – “Missing You” – is one of the...
8 Awesome Lessons I learned on the 2026 80s Cruise
May 14, 2026
By Lori Majewski Only a month ago, we were sailing through the Caribbean, partying aboard a nostalgic utopia—seven days and nights celebrating our collective past while fully living in the moment. As Madonna once sang, “Music brings the people...
Loverboy Q&A
April 9, 2026
Loverboy songs appeared in multiple iconic films over the years, what’s one deep cut from your catalog that you think belongs on the big screen? One of my favorite songs is “Strike Zone”. It was featured in the Netflix...
All About Stuck in the ’80s Podcast’s Steve Spears’ New Book
March 19, 2026
Award-winning podcast creator and host, Steve Spears of the Stuck in the ‘80s podcast, takes readers behind the microphone for the conversations, close calls, and unforgettable moments in his new book Stuck in the ‘80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture...
Announcing The 80s Cruise Year 11!
February 25, 2026
Get ready for The Ultimate 80s Party in 2027! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Booking opens for The 80s Cruise Year 11 on March 11th at 10 AM Central Time. Join us in 2027 as we sail from the Big Easy...