That 80s Show SA

The Michael Jackson biopic has hit the big screen — Dori wants scandal, Paulo just wants to know who plays Bubbles.
One thing we must know by now is that when you say Michael Jackson’s name three times in a row, you’ll summon impersonator extraordinaire Corey Feldman — with his trusty sheer shirt allowing the world to see his disappointingly tiny nipples.
That’s not the only thing he has in common with Paulo — they both share the middle-aged problem of no longer being able to dance.
We also discover that Little Golden Books have been publishing biographies about some of our favourite 80s-ites. We get that Jim Henson might be interesting for kids as the father of the Muppets, but what child has ever wanted a bed time story about Bruce Springsteen?
Paulo reviews one of the most angsty movies of the 80s, Dori reminds us that no matter what you do, Madonna did it first, and “Two 80s Truths and a Lie” tugs at the Hulkster’s heartstrings.

Jump To:
Michael Jackson Biopic "Michael" (00:02:12): https://www.eonline.com/news/1431238/michael-jackson-movie-controversy-what-paris-jackson-more-family-has-said?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Corey Feldman's Michael Jackson Impersonation (00:09:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bWF4Tm_3SQ
Little Golden Book Biographies (00:20:58): https://littlegoldenbooks.com/biographies
Eddie and the Cruisers (00:27:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nXj8RkP7xQ
Madonna at Coachella (00:39:15): https://www.tiktok.com/@bitajoon26/video/7630563583402773791?_r=1&_t=ZS-95wUDLOe7Kj
Two 80s Truths and a Lie: Hulk Hogan Edition (00:48:39)
Hulkster in Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIoUkoaYPj8

Pastmania: https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1JU1JZAGtV/

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More llamas per minute than a Falcon Crest binge-watch, Paulo’s latest obsession covers semi-nude photo shoots, Urban Dictionary definitions, and a movie about breakdancing, graffiti, and rapping — in which Lorenzo does none of the three.
But before we get to #LamLear, Paulo found Hell — and it’s in the Namib Desert, where the rains are certainly not blessed.
We reveal a man who is part historian, part bootlegger, and how CNN put the “b*tch” in an obituary for Michael J. Fox.

Jump To:
Toto's "Africa" on Eternal Loop (00:03:54): https://www.vice.com/en/article/worst-sound-installation-ever-to-play-totos-africa-for-all-eternity/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARNS0pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelW2F0ITduS2mvBSsW47dsZfqj7rAxWvLX6xW2AHLvs4bl7g0QP0IDo_2K_Y_aem_HdWk8E0Pjc142LOOVy0Hiw

The Man Who Taped 10,000 Concerts (00:06:44): https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/bootleg-concerts/aadam-jacobs-10000-taped-concerts-now-online?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVSKhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTNlNCcHR3cDBtc01BSEhVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhTHk7jBQT2do0GaBnvwONh4bSPr-QAdFIXWHRH15EbnVajexwnkWxs2p3Ur_aem_nVkHPC99ghW1CWEpCNhVtw

The Playgirl Photoshoot (00:13:57): https://www.famousfix.com/post/heather-locklear-lorenzo-lamas-playgirl-magazine-pictorial-united-states-july-1983-43798778

Movie Review: Body Rock (00:25:05)
Body Rock Opening Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iATxWhmKrcA
Awkward S*x Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCGpray1ASo
Day Glow Tron Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VGiELiKJB4
Chilly has a new coat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYmOYBHeoeE
Body Rock Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn4dR7purWs
Lorenzo Lamas, Smooth Talker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeMPCp_4k6o

Michael J. Fox's Premature Obituary (00:41:09): https://www.upworthy.com/michael-j-fox-has-the-best-response-after-cnn-accidentally-prompts-death-scare/

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Paulo takes Dori on a tour of fictional ’80s hospitals, where the nurses were snarky and the doctors were Doogie.
We take a look at Phil Collins now as he spends another day in paradise called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
We have a new favourite ’80s power couple who find love over 30 years after they were pin-ups, and Dori shares her rider in case she ever gets stuck down a well.
We look at TV spin-offs of the best ’80s movies, as well as Revenge of the Nerds, and “Two ’80s Truths and a Lie” comes with a 2–21 rating.

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Phil Collins & The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (00:06:28): https://parade.com/news/80s-music-legend-phil-collins-rock-hall-of-fame-history-2026-inductee
LamLear (00:09:05): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/heather-locklear-dating-fellow-80s-170828558.html?guccounter=2
Baby Jessica: 80s News Story Update (00:17:27): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15732583/baby-jessica-mcclure-morales-arrested-domestic-violence.html
Dirty Dancing TV Series & Other Spin-offs (00:27:35):
Weird Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UbDMtDSH84
Dirty Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPKA3Z1HiQs
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We’re breaking format like Chuck Norris broke teeth, as we take a moment to remember the man who had his own line of “Action Jeans.”
The perfect jeans for karate kick slap action.
With 13 movies in the 80s alone and a projected on-screen body count of over 400, Chuck Norris was a star long before he became the world’s deadliest meme.
But because Paulo loves a good lie, there’s still time for a round of Two 80s Truths and a Lie, featuring Joan Jett, Devo, and your favourite 80s phone number.

Parade.com Birth Month 80s Songs (00:03:08): https://parade.com/astrology/80s-rock-song-birth-months

Chuck Norris 80s movies ranked (00:08:50):  https://movieweb.com/all-80s-chuck-norris-movies-ranked/

Two 80s Truths and a Lie Game (00:29:30) 

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LEVEL ORANGE ALERT – Noël Opperman has crossed the Pretoria border and is soiling our new couch.
He’s here to tell us about the latest edition of The Retro Fair and how he wanted to be Madonna’s boy toy.
Paulo is apparently in a sitcom with Tony Danza, while Dori offers to replace Noël’s water-damaged Scope magazines.
Michael Jackson was in the dark with a two-headed dwarf, Paulo watched an ’80s virgin lottery, and is Boy George going to Eurovision?
AI thinks Paulo is the Boss (00:02:16)
Retro Fair (00:06:02): https://www.retrofair.co.za
Michael Jackson’s E.T. Album Story (00:22:15):
Captain EO: Michael Jackson’s Disney Film (00:26:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwMfeKFp2H4
Movie Review: Dragonslayer (00:29:53): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXVqhDpd4U
Two 80s Truths and a Lie Game (00:41:35) 

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