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Join Jim and Lindsay, a husabnd and wife team, who grew up in the awesome decade of the 80s, as they discuss movies, music, tv shows, pop culture, and all the other rad things that 1980-1989 brought us. 
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That haunting theme song. Robert Stack’s unmistakable voice. And mysteries that left an entire generation sleeping with the lights on.This week on Children of the 80s, we’re revisiting Unsolved Mysteries! We’ll explore the history of the iconic series, remember the legendary Robert Stack, and dive into three unforgettable cases. Join us as we revisit the show that made being scared so much fun!
The Great McScam Revisited

The Great McScam Revisited

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Think the McDonald's Monoply game of the 80s was just a fun way to win fries? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the shocking story of how a few insiders turned the beloved fast-food game into a multi-million dollar scam. From golden tokens to mob ties, we break down how Monoply went from family fun to federal fraud.
Who won the year? We’re going year by year from 1980 to 1983, looking at the stars who seemed to be EVERYWHERE—from movies and TV to cartoons and beyond. Who had the biggest year? Let the debate begin!
Which year had the greatest pop music of the 1980s? We're about to find out! In this special series, Jim and Lindsay are putting the biggest pop hits of the decade head-to-head, year by year, to determine once and for all which year deserves to be crowned the Greatest Year in '80s Pop Music!
Mr. T was one of the biggest icons of the 1980s. From Clubber Lang in Rocky III to B.A. Baracus on The A-Team, his gold chains, mohawk, catchphrases, and unmistakable personality made him a pop-culture legend. Join us as we look back at the ’80s legacy of Mr. T and remember what made him so unforgettable.
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