Part One: Rating the Winter Olympic Sports

Spunky and Wolfman bring their signature 70s vs 80s perspective to the slopes, rinks, and halfpipes as they rank every Winter Olympic sport on their patented pop culture scale. Which events score a perfect “Billie Jean video” (the ultimate 80s achievement)? And which ones crash harder than the King himself, earning the dreaded “Elvis dying on the toilet” rating?

From figure skating’s sequined glory to the icy chaos of curling, no sport is safe from their hot takes and nostalgic banter. Whether you’re Team Downhill or Team Luge, prepare for laughs, arguments, and maybe a few controversial opinions.

Part Two: Miracle - The Boys of 1980 Documentary Review

The hosts dive into Netflix’s Miracle: The Boys of 1980, the documentary that brought back all the feelings from that legendary Lake Placid moment. Spunky and Wolfman walk you through the goosebumps-inducing moments, the unexpected tears, and the belly laughs that hit them while revisiting one of sports’ greatest underdog stories.

Don’t have Netflix? No problem! Consider this your Reader’s Digest version of the doc. The guys share the best stories, the most moving interviews, and all the behind-the-scenes details that make this film essential viewing for anyone who remembers where they were when Herb Brooks’ ragtag team took down the Soviet Union.

Do you believe in miracles? After this episode, you will.

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In this episode, we turn the mic over to you, the listeners—and it turns out your teenage trauma and retail scars are universal.

We asked you to share stories from your very first jobs, and wow… you delivered. From the north, south, east, west—and yes, even Canada, the stories came flooding in. Fast food disasters, awkward uniforms, terrible managers, and that first magical (and tiny) paycheck.

No matter where you grew up or whether it was the 70s or the 80s, it turns out joining the workforce for the first time followed the same script: confusion, humiliation, accidental insubordination, and memories that are still hilarious decades later. Proof that nothing bonds us quite like minimum wage misery.

Malls may be a dying breed now, but once upon a time they ruled our social lives. With special guest Matt Friedlander, we dive deep into what made these climate-controlled wonderlands so special.

From record stores and arcades to food courts, hanging out all day without buying anything, and the pure freedom of being dropped off with friends—this segment is a love letter to the mall era. We debate what we miss most, what will never come back, and why the mall was so much more than just a place to shop.

🎧 Grab a slice of Sbarro, meet us by the fountain, and relive two eras where work was terrible, malls were perfect, and the 70s and 80s continue to battle it out.

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SEGMENT 1: Opie vs Meathead Lightning Round

Challenge time! Can you beat Spunky at identifying which iconic 1980s films were directed by Ron Howard (Opie from The Andy Griffith Show & Ritchie from Happy Days) versus Rob Reiner (Meathead from All in the Family)? We’re putting your ’80s movie knowledge to the test in this fast-paced game. Think you know your Splash from your Stand by Me? Listen and play along!

SEGMENT 2: The Mustache MVPs

We’re ranking the most legendary lip caterpillars of the ‘70s and ‘80s. From Burt Reynolds’ hairy dominance to Tom Selleck’s Magnum P.I. perfection, we debate which mustaches reigned supreme across movies, music, and sports. Who wore it best? The competition is fierce and the facial hair is glorious.

SEGMENT 3: RIP Rob Reiner (A Celebration)

In this segment, we explore what made Rob Reiner’s transition from beloved sitcom actor to legendary director so special. From The Princess Bride to When Harry Met Sally, we discuss the projects that cemented his place in Hollywood history and our hearts.

Keywords: Ron Howard, Rob Reiner, 1980s movies, 1970s sitcoms, mustaches, movie trivia, directors​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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