We discuss how different music videos are now compared to the 1980's. How you could hear and see the passion, genuineness and hard work by the artists in the 1980's and how they seem and appear to be just mass producing groups and singers with no genuine hard work and passion behind it nowadays. We discuss how you see the same in professional and collegiate sports as well as TV shows and movies.

In episode 14 of this 1980s culture in America podcast we talk a little about the movie 'AIR' which is set in the 1980s. Nike is trying to sign Michael Jordan to their line and battles with Converse and Adidas. We discuss how popular all pro sports were becoming in the 80s and how taking risks is a good and healthy thing.

In this 1980s culture in America podcast, we left Johnny in part 3 being approached by 3 shadowy figures. Luckily he recognized one of the voices to be that of Bruce, from the Organization, whom he met earlier. After a brief conversation, Johnny follows Bruce to an unknown destination but little does Johnny know that his whole world is about to drastically change...and his whole life. ( Side note, bear with me, we are having issues with our older computer until I can buy a new one.)

In this third installment of the 'Who is Johnny?' series on this 1980's culture in America podcast, we find Johnny and his best friend Timmy headed to the area Johnny had pulled over in the first episode of this series. Timmy wanted to see it for himself and Johnny is anticipating what they may or may not discover.... #80s #the80s #podcast

On this episode of our 1980's culture in America podcast, we talk about how cheap gas was in the 80's, how customer service at your favorite gas station was important and how big box stores have driven out the specialty stores that thrived on good, personal customer service.

In this episode of our 1980's culture in America podcast, we talk about how different the current era is, now, compared to my time in the 80's in reference to teaching respect, values and how working hard for what you wanted to accomplish was a good thing. We touch on how high school sports and the coach was the perfect tool for that. #80s #storytelling #podcast

This episode, of this 1980's culture in America podcast, picks up where episode #6 ended. that was Johnny, after having met Bruce from the 'organization', has left him and headed back toward town and back into his 'era', 1987, and on his way to pick up his 'buds' for the unveiling cruise of his Camaro Z-28. Johnny is still a bit frazzled, yet intrigued by the earlier event and his best friend, Timmy, notices and pushes for the truth as to why Johnny has been so quiet in the car.....