The 80s – A Daily Tribute to the Greatest Decade of Them All

Apoca-LIST | 5 Masters of the Universe You Want on Your Side in Case of Apocalypse

If you manage to survive long enough to experience full-on apocalyptic conditions, here are five Masters of the Universe you want on your side.

10 Ways ‘The Golden Girls’ Was Way Before Its Time

by Joe Zicari @SharePointJoe

Did you know Rose got Catfished in 1986?

18 Reasons You Should Be Watching ‘The Goldbergs’ on ABC

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

ABC’s The Goldbergs has settled in as one of the best sitcoms on this year’s schedule, and you can bet your binder full of Garbage Pail Kids (“they’re gonna be worth millions”) that it’s a huge reason ABC is owning Tuesday nights.

Let’s Break Down the Radio Shack 80s Tribute Super Bowl Ad

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Here are a few Radio Shack 80s ad gifs that feature the action from start to finish. It truly is a whirlwind of nostalgia.

Casting the Reboot: The Thundercats

by Jannika Coons @JerkasaurusRex

From the internet’s lips to Jaga’s ears, Thunderians unite!

Fully Functional NES Inside an NES Cartridge Gives You More Room for Activities

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The game is coming from… INSIDE THE GAME!

For Better or Worse, Here are 22 Things From the 80s We Haven’t Tried to Reboot (Yet)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

For every Nightmare on Elm Street, Dallas, and Dukes of Hazzard, however, there are plenty of 80s shows, movies and products that remain untouched.

RING in the New Year: 7 Must-Have Novelty Phones from the 80s

by Jason Gross @SockofFleagulls

Back in the day, three basic items were needed to transform your bedroom from a kiddie’s playroom into a teenager’s palace: a stereo, a television, and a telephone. And though it was nice to dub mixtapes or play Tecmo Bowl at your discretion, the privacy of your own phone became the greatest amenity as you […]

Podcast #86 – Spotlight Series | 1986 (feat. Lamar Revenger)

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

From Peter Cetera to the Iran Contra Affair, from Crocodile Dundee to You Again? it’s covered.

9 Adorable Baby Nicknames Based on 80s Cartoon Characters

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Who knew Masters of the Universe, Jem, and G.I. Joe characters would make such great baby nicknames?

7 Current Kids’ Toys That Will Appeal to Your Inner Child of the 80s

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Current moms and dads are far more likely to splurge on that toy for junior if it reminds them of the carefree days of yore.

Podcast #85 – Spotlight Series: 1985

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

This week the gang welcomes Howie back as UnderScoopFire starts a new spotlight series podcast. This first spotlight show takes us back to 1985 to discuss what was popular in TV, movies, toys, music, games, comic books and other fads. It’s “powerful stuff”. Three ways to play: Listen / Download Episode #85 on iTunes Listen / […]

It’s Saturday Night, Brother! Get Pumped with this Collection of Vintage ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ Ads

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Relive the Saturday nights of your childhood with this collection of ads and screenshots!

He-Man and She-Ra Confuse Pat Sajak in the 1985 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Courtesy of our friend and resident He-Man spotter @Count_Marzo, let’s give thanks for this clip from the 1985 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It features a Masters of the Universe float, which includes Castle Grayskull and the Crystal Castle (which Pat Sajak calls “Crystal Palace” – also the name of a nice family restaurant by the […]

The 50 Sexiest People Born in 1985

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

This list will serve as a companion to our Podcast Episode #85, in which we celebrate all things 1985. Mint!

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