That 80s Show SA

Caffeine is Dori’s mortal enemy, while Paulo regrets eating quite that many I&J Steakhouse Melts. Can you say “In the centre, Mr Cholesterol”?

Sure, Alex Honnold did a bit of a climb, but he’s no match for the barrel-obsessed daredevils of the 80s.

Michael J. Fox is back on our screens — and he’s not here for a haircut. And while we were finding out where the cast of 1987’s Masters of the Universe are now, we discovered that Scott Bakula’s son has some Quantum Leaps of his own.

Movies whose most-related keywords include some variant of “panties” can only mean one thing… and Nazis ruin Two 80s Truths and a Lie.

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- Daredevil Stunts: Modern and 80s Edition (00:02:25)
- Shrinking and Michael J. Fox's Return (00:08:52): https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/tv-shows/michael-j-fox-returns-to-acting-in-shrinking-season-3

https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65662647/?ref_=nwc_art_perm

- Ted Lasso, Roy Kent, and Rick Astley (00:10:10): https://www.instagram.com/reels/DAUW6Fnu9Uu/

Where Are They Now: Masters of the Universe Cast (00:14:00): https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/25850/masters-of-the-universe-stars-1987-dolphy-lundgren-where-now/ 

Chelsea Field, Scott Bakula, and Family (00:16:28): https://www.instagram.com/owen_bakula/?hl=en

80s Movie: Fast Food (00:17:40): https://youtu.be/mQyyOmjaJAU?si=SA9wY1CGgJ0Zd_mI
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097335/keywords/?ref_=tt_stry_kw
Two 80s Truths and a Lie Game (00:22:36):

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We knew it wouldn’t be long before another 80s pop-culture phenomenon filled the Stranger Things-shaped hole in our content.
Paulo wasted far too much time watching MOTU… and he’s not done yet.
The saga of Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter takes a macabre turn, while Julio Iglesias is a sex pest.
We’ll try our best to look surprised.
Dori can’t remember much of anything, yet somehow 80s cereals and song lyrics find their way through, while Tom Hanks plays peak Tom Hanks in Paulo’s movie of the week.
Two 80s Truths and a Lie brings you Bon Jovi, Bubbles the chimp, and a Tokyo hotel.
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Masters of the Universe Movie & the cereals that made us (00:01:19):  https://youtu.be/gdR1cYDYKFs?si=p1oBYUO-1I2oSCQf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEx7wQI6RY
Freddie Mercury’s Alleged Secret Daughter (00:06:17): https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/freddie-mercury-daughter-bibi-dies-b1266612.html
Julio Iglesias’ Lifestyle & Bermuda Triangle (00:12:01): https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-01-20/the-downfall-of-julio-iglesias-how-the-worlds-most-famous-spaniard-disappeared-in-his-own-bermuda-triangle.html 
80s Lyrics BuzzFeed Quiz (00:16:26): https://www.buzzfeed.com/audreyworboys/80s-guess-the-song-lyrics-trivia-questions
Dodgeball Movie & 80s Cameos (00:23:50): Jae Bae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx5B5Pr_bRw
The Hoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgRJjLkYApI
Tom Hanks’ 80s Movie “Nothing in Common” (00:27:28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhvvJTVhoR8
Two 80s Truths and a Lie (00:31:01)
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Paulo is very satisfied with Thomas Anders’ vacation Reels, and a man called Flexasaurus Rex gives us the MTV we remember — complete with the Bat Dance.
Speaking of Prince, we look at the Stranger Things effect on his catalogue and the literal seven figures his estate is in line to receive from Spotify royalties.
Paulo had a terrible time watching ’80s movies, which means it’s time to get into a white van with a mulleted man.

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Thomas Anders' in Atlantis (00:00:16):
MTV Shutdown and Fan Rebuild (00:02:34): https://loudwire.com/coder-built-mtv-rewind-videos-app/
https://wantmymtv.xyz
Stranger Things Spoilers and Prince's Music (00:05:19): https://musictalkers.com/latest-news/10069-prince%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cpurple-rain%E2%80%9D-re-enters-uk-charts-following-stranger-things-finale

https://deadline.com/2026/01/stranger-things-5-finale-songs-spotify-data-1236676497/
Consuming Passions (00:13:48): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_EOP6woNPs
Family Business (00:17:21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inWcoU8fdYU
Two Truths and a Lie (00:22:47) 

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We kick off the 40 year anniversary of 1986 by discovering that Alphaville were big in the U.S.S.R. Opus played the hit, and the words didn’t come easy for F.R. David in Russian either.

We still don’t know what Dieter did, though.

He may not have started the fire, but Billy Joel has some explaining to do as we discover the deadliest song of all time.

Bob Dylan watch your back.

Which would you prefer: a Bea Arthur gold statue, or Betty White made of chocolate?

Was 1986 the best year for movies? Corey Feldman blames the Haim, and Two 80s Truths and a Lie goes South with Cyndi Lauper.

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Discotheque 80s Concerts in Russia (00:02:14):

Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” – Who’s Still Alive? (00:08:22): https://www.grunge.com/2065928/billy-joel-80s-song-we-didnt-start-the-fire-people-still-alive/

Golden Girls’ Value in Gold (00:12:08) : https://www.cracked.com/article_49484_we-calculated-the-value-of-the-golden-girls-if-they-were-made-of-solid-gold.html

1986: The Greatest Year in Movies? (00:16:08): https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/movies-that-prove-1986-best-year-movie-history

Corey Feldman Documentary Controversy (00:23:09) https://variety.com/2025/film/news/corey-feldman-doc-new-clip-director-1236619324/
https://people.com/corey-feldman-denies-claiming-corey-haim-molested-him-11873995

Two 80s Truths and a Lie Game (00:27:13)

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# Russian Wikipedia
# Discotheque 80s
# Moscow concerts
# 1980s music
# one-hit wonders
# cult favorites
# Thomas Anders
# Modern Talking
# Opus
# Life is Life
# Paul Young
# Sabrina
# Boys Boys Boys
# Samantha Fox
# Sandra
# Russian artists
# LGBTQ+ identities
# 1986 movies
# Billy Joel
# We Didn’t Start the Fire
# cultural icons
# Golden Girls
# physics question
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# Platoon
# Back to School
# Aliens
# Crocodile Dundee
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# Labyrinth
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Last Christmas may have lost the battle for Christmas Number 1 this year, but in reality – The Best Song Ever™ doesn’t need trinkets!!

Not when it makes bank every year!

We also find out how Manchester United’s inconsistency in the 80s may just have led to its creation.

God only knows the genre-defining songs being created thanks to their current iteration.

We remember Rob Reiner and his impact on 80s cinema, and Paulo pays the ultimate tribute by finally watching a kissing movie that he’s avoided due to his inconceivable mistrust of Spaniards (he finally gets why that’s funny).

We bring you some Stranger Things audio accompaniments and Two 80s Truths and a Lie makes us realise classic rock is now from the 80s, wonder what stunt the Hoff is up to, and if we Cher(ed) fake news?

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Earnings from Christmas Songs (00:03:49): https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/37600708/wham-christmas-song-earns-astonishing-amount/

George Michael’s 2003 “Last Christmas” Performance (00:08:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnlXotGDwqw
The match that was playing when Last Christmas was written (00:10:58): https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/17/the-knowledge-football-match-wham-watching-wrote-last-christmas
Rob Reiner Tragedy & News (00:13:12): https://people.com/rob-reiner-death-investigation-timeline-11870197

https://people.com/rob-reiner-death-investigation-timeline-11870197
https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/nick-reiner-dark-twisted-troubled-36437810

Rob Reiner’s 1980s Film Legacy (00:17:00): https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/film/rob-reiners-enduring-legacy-5-iconic-films-that-cemented-his-place-in-hollywood-history-20251219-1240

The Princess Bride: A First-Time Viewing (00:21:58): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47p_01b9p1I
Stranger Things Radio & 80s Nostalgia (00:31:11): https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/stranger-things-wsqk-squawk-80s-radio-station-1235485657/
Stranger Things Playlist & Easter Eggs (00:34:10): https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-12-16/stranger-things-season-5-playlist-takeover/
Two 80s Truths and a Lie (00:36:10):  https://wcmspi.com/2025/08/20/the-most-played-songs-on-classic-rock-radio-stations-this-year/#:~:text=1.%20%E2%80%9CLivin'%20on%20a%20Prayer%E2%80%9D%2C,Bon%20Jovi&text=2.%20%E2%80%9CWelcome%20to%20the%20Jungle%E2%80%9D%2C,Guns%20N'%20Roses&text=3.%20%E2%80%9CSweet%20Child%20O'%20Mine%E2%80%9D%2C,Guns%20N'%20Roses&text=4.%20%E2%80%9CHere%20I%20Go%20Again%E2%80%9D%2C,Whitesnake
Cher Viral Post Debunked (00:38:30): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/fact-check-cher-did-not-055832259.html

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