Episodes

  • DWM57: The Ethiopian Famine and Prince

    DWM57: The Ethiopian Famine and Prince
    May 8 2025
    In episode 57, we dive into two wildly different but equally defining narratives of the 1980s. First, we explore the devastating Ethiopian famine. Then we shift gears to celebrate the meteoric rise of Prince, the musical genius, known for blurring lines.
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    10 mins
  • DMW56: FAIR IS FAIR -The Legend of Billie Jean

    DMW56: FAIR IS FAIR -The Legend of Billie Jean
    May 6 2025
    DWM 56 discusses a REEL REBEL! In this episode, Heather dives into the cult classic film, The Legend of Billie Jean. Listen as we unpack the film's relevance today.
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    11 mins
  • DWM55: Arthur, Japanese Cars, and Country Goose Decor

    DWM55: Arthur, Japanese Cars, and Country Goose Decor
    Jan 22 2025
    DWM 55 discusses the romantic comedy Arthur which was nominated for four Academy Awards in 1981. Japanese cars became increasingly popular in the 1980s due to their affordability and quality. Farmhouse decor was all the rage in the 1980s, and the country goose became a symbol of rustic charm.
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    12 mins
  • DWM54: Bob Marley, Cleveland Child Abuse Scandal, and Magnum PI

    DWM54: Bob Marley, Cleveland Child Abuse Scandal, and Magnum PI
    Dec 16 2024
    Dancing with Myself explores Bob Marley's death in the 1981. This week takes a look at a scandal that rocked the UK, and Magnum PI-an action show with enduring appeal.
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    13 mins
  • DWM53: Best U2 Songs of the 1980s

    DWM53: Best U2 Songs of the 1980s
    Dec 13 2024
    Dancing with Myself discusses the best 80s hits from U2!
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    21 mins
  • DWM52: Unsolved Mysteries, Motley Crue and the Oil glut

    DWM52: Unsolved Mysteries, Motley Crue and the Oil glut
    Dec 6 2024
    Episode 52 discusses the enduring popularity of Unsolved Mysteries. Motley Crue rose to fame in the 1980s- a perfect band for the decade of excess. And the oil glut shaped the future of the world.
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    12 mins
  • DWM51: Corcoran Gallery Scandal and Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

    DWM51: Corcoran Gallery Scandal and Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
    Dec 3 2024
    A Robert Maplethorpe exhibit created a stir in the 1980s and the Exxon Valdez oil spill was a huge environmental disaster.
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    10 mins
  • DWM50: Ocean Pacific and Live Aid

    DWM50: Ocean Pacific and Live Aid
    Dec 1 2024
    Live is remembered as a watershed moment in pop culture history-and Ocean Pacific is iconic surfear and lifestyle brand that reached the zenith of it's popularity during the 1980s.
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    11 mins