Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Anyone remember those cute plastic dolls with the pop on clothing? Taking you back to the early 1980s with a bit of doll history on this episode.

Sources: http://www.fourthgradenothing.com/2010/08/1980s-dolly-pops-snap-on-clothes.html

https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/dollypops.php

http://www.blueribbonbears.com/knickerbocker.htm

https://www.dollreference.com/knickerbocker_dolls.html

https://themagicatticclub.fandom.com/wiki/Knickerbocker_Company

https://www.fabtintoys.com/knickerbocker/

#dollypops #80stoys #80sthrowback #80toys #childhoodmemories

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Today we are chatting about a childhood shoe that made a big impact on the running world and on elementary school latchkey kids.

Sources: https://www.kangaroos.de/pages/marke-heritage?srsltid=AfmBOoqsbN5naGqqOr7Luj44d5qnGGIDLnNtjUatRKnbfuyJ9T3U7Be7&logged_in_customer_id=&lang=en, Wikepedia

#shoes #80sFashion #runnersworld #kangaroos #foundedinamerica #80sthrowback

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

Wooza, do we have some 80s movies that scared us then and still do to this day. This episode is filled with fright, mystery and misery. Thank you for all the downloads! You are all amazing, We are having so much fun 🙂

Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59752/15-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-nightmare-elm-street

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Nightmare_on_Elm_Street

https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/nightmares-suspected-in-bed-deaths-of-18-laotians.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dawn#Casting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinness_Book_of_Records

#moviesthescareus #scarymovies #80smovies #Freddie #reddawn

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

Let’s take a closer look at one of the best filmmakers of the 1980s. Diving in deep and taking a bite into the fascinating career of Steven Spielberg.

#80s #80smovies #blockbuster #stevenspielberg

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg

https://www.axios.com/2022/12/16/highest-grossing-films-all-time

https://www.thebeardedtrio.com/p/about-steven-spielberg.html

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Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

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Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

Flash back to the power ballad, big hair and Headbangers Ball. Let’s chat about 80s Hair Bands!

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_glam_metal_bands_and_artists

https://www.vh1.com/news/9y8tt7/the-hair-metal-100-part-5

#historyof80s #80sHairBands #gunsandroses #headbangersball

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Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

Music: BlueFox-Music

Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

In this episode we take a look back at the history of the 80s Movie ET. That cute alien just trying to get home and his adventures here on Earth.

sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zeop046qfI#:~:text=Reese's%20Pieces%2C%20a%20popular%20candy%20product%20by,of%20the%20beloved%20Reese's%20Peanut%20Butter%20Cups.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g38961601/et-the-extra-terrestrial-trivia-facts/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial

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tiktock @twonew50s

Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

Music: BlueFox-Music

Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

What has 26 smaller cubes and is somewhat difficult to solve? A fun puzzle game that has had millions trying to solve for decades. In this episode we chat about our experiences when the cube turning began. The Rubik’s Cube.

The Rubik’s Cube is also a new 50!

Sources: https://www.rubiks.com/ https://www.museumofplay.org/

#historyoftoys #rubikscube #80s #80stoys #80snostalgia #podcasters #twonew50s #cubie

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tiktock @twonew50s

Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

Music: BlueFox-Music

Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook

Welcome to 80s Parenting. We are back chatting about nostalgic pop culture that meant so much to us in the 80s. Turning back the Flavor Flav clock and diving deep into the topics that captivated our imaginations. Get ready to relive the magic and uncover the untold stories behind the unforgettable 80s pop culture that continues to inspire and entertain us today.

One of the best toys of our time! We loved these “dolls” and had to have one… or 6. We are chatting about the Cabbage Patch Kids. Looking back at some fun and some dark history of the babies from the cabbage farm.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Nelson_Thomas

https://cabbagepatchkids.com/pages/our-history

https://www.cabbagepatchfilm.com/watch#theaters

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabbage_Patch_Kids

#historyoftoys #historyofCabbagePatchKids #CPK #80stoys #cabbagepatchkids

#blackfriday

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Hosts: Heather Taylor and Malinda Dalton-Cook

Music: BlueFox-Music

Editing (or lack of): Malinda Dalton-Cook