Lost in the 80's

Step back in time with Rich and Brian on Lost in the 80s, the podcast that celebrates the decade of big hair, bold colors, and unforgettable memories. From pop culture and sports to video games, music, and family life, each episode dives into the moments that made the 80s one of the most iconic eras in history. Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love its lasting influence, join us as we laugh, reminisce, and relive the magic of a decade that still shapes the way we connect today.

Lost in the 80's is a society podcast hosted by Richard Robertson, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Richard Robertson hosts Lost in the 80's, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Back to School in the 80s | Trapper Keepers, Lunchboxes & First Day Memories | Lost in the 80s

  Aug 4, 202637 minS1

  School is back in session, and we're taking a trip back to a time when the biggest decision of August was which Trapper Keeper to buy, whether your new shoes would make the grade, and if your lunchbox was cool enough for the cafeteria. Join Rich and Brian as they relive the excitement of back-to-school shopping at Kmart and Sears, brand-new school supplies, character lunchboxes, cafeteria favorites, recess games, school buses without air conditioning, and all the little traditions that made growing up in the 1980s unforgettable. Whether you were racing to the monkey bars, trading stickers, sharpening pencils by hand, or proudly carrying your favorite Trapper Keeper into class, this episode is packed with the sights, sounds, and memories that every 80s kid will recognize. So grab your backpack, find your favorite seat on the bus, and come reminisce with us as we remember what going back to school was really like in the greatest decade to be a kid. What was your favorite back-to-school memory? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear about your favorite school supply, lunchbox, recess game, or first-day tradition. #LostInThe80s #BackToSchool #80sKids #1980s #TrapperKeeper #SchoolDays #Nostalgia #GrowingUpInThe80s #Retro #GenX

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  Episode #14

  The Moments That Defined the ’80s: Tragedy, Scandal, & Sneakers

  Jul 27, 202628 minS1

  The 1980s were more than big hair, neon colors, and unforgettable music. They were a decade filled with moments that changed how we watched the news, bought products, followed celebrities, and understood the world around us. In this episode of Lost in the ’80s , we look back at some of the decade’s most seminal events and cultural phenomena—from the heartbreaking Challenger disaster and the Iran-Contra scandal to the rise of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers, the Cabbage Patch Kids craze, and the pop-culture moments everyone was talking about. Which events truly defined the decade? Which ones shaped us as kids, even when we did not fully understand what was happening? Join us as we revisit the serious, the strange, the tragic, and the totally ’80s moments that made the decade unforgettable.

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  Episode #10

  Don’t Touch That Dial: The TV Shows That Raised Us in the ’80s.

  Jul 14, 202640 minS1

  This week on Lost in the ’80s , we’re heading back to the days of one family television, rabbit-ear antennas and having to be home at the right time to catch your favorite show. We revisit some of the biggest live-action shows of the decade, including The Cosby Show , The A-Team , Knight Rider , The Wonder Years and Coach . From family sitcoms and coming-of-age stories to action heroes, cool cars and unforgettable theme songs, these were the shows that helped define our childhood. We also confess the shows we were a little embarrassed to admit we enjoyed— The Golden Girls and even Jem and the Holograms . Were these shows really better, or did having fewer channels make every episode feel like an event? Grab the remote and join us for a nostalgic trip through the television shows that kept us glued to the screen in the 1980s.

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  Episode #13

  When Eating Out Was a Treat: 80s Restaurant Culture

  Jun 11, 202629 minS1

  <p>Remember when eating out felt like a special occasion?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Lost in the 80s</b>, we’re heading back to the decade of salad bars, smoking sections, wood paneling, neon signs, collectible kids’ meal toys, all-you-can-eat buffets, and restaurants that felt like destinations.</p><p>We’ll talk about what eating out culture was like in the 1980s, how fast food exploded into everyday life, the chains that became household names, and the forgotten restaurants that didn’t survive. From TV dinners at home to Pizza Hut birthday parties, mall food courts, family sit-down...

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  Episode #9

  The Soundtrack That Defined a Generation

  Apr 2, 202625 minS1

  <p>Step back into a decade where the music was bold, the style was unforgettable, and every song felt like an anthem.</p><p>In this episode of Lost in the 80s, we dive into the iconic sounds that shaped a generation—from synth-driven pop and arena rock to power ballads and unforgettable one-hit wonders. Whether you lived it or just love the vibe, this episode brings back the songs that made the 80s truly electric.</p><p>We’re talking:</p>The artists that defined the decadeSongs you forgot you lovedThe rise of MTV and music videosWhy 80s music stil...

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