Shows
80s Only!!!Aric is Too Hot To HandleThe guys go to the summer of 1989. Monty and Aric list their favorite music videos and movies. 2024-08-191h 2180s Only!!!There was Purple Rain at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Monty and Aric say happy birthday to MTV. They list their 5 favorite summer videos of 1984. It is the 40th anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain. Then Monty and Aric discuss the 1984 Summer Olympics. 2024-08-111h 1580s Only!!!Bachelor Party to Victory TourThe guys are back. The summer of 1984 is raging. Monty and Aric join Tom Hanks at a Bachelor Party. Then the guys watch the Jacksons' Victory Tour for an industry-high: $30 a ticket. 2024-07-261h 1480s Only!!!Monty and Aric join the Brat PackJune 28th, 1985, St Elmo's Fire is released. 39 years later, Monty and Aric discuss Brats and all things Brat Pack. #80s #80smovies #thebratpack #80smusic2024-06-281h 1280s Only!!!Press your luck to preview the Summer of 1984Monty and Aric are back. Their hair looks better than ever. They go over the Press Your Luck scandal. No whammies. Stop. Then, they preview the summer of 1984. #1984 #80s #pressyourluck #gremilins #80smovies2024-06-191h 0580s Only!!!Monty and Aric go to the 1984 and 1989 Oscars.Grab your tux or your formal dress. It's Oscar time. Monty and Aric go over the 1984 and 1989 Oscars. Then, they go over who should have won. #80s #80smovies #80sOscars2024-03-2253 min80s Only!!!We are the Pod!!39 years ago the song "We Are the World" was released. Aric forces Monty to discuss the song and the Netflix doc The Greatest Night in Pop. The guys also reviewed the 1984 Grammy Awards in which two major musical acts did not perform. 2024-03-0854 min80s Only!!!Blame it on Rio or whoever greenlit this movie!!The guys say goodbye to Action Jackson, Carl Weathers. Monty goes over very special episodes of What's Happening and Diff'rent Strokes. Finally, Aric channels Michael Caine to explain Blame It On Rio. 2024-02-0857 min80s Only!!!Hot Dog...The PodcastMonty and Aric are back. They say goodbye to Sports Illustrated. Aric reviews Van Halen's 1984 album. Monty goes back in the Delorean Time Machine to pick up 14-year-old Monty and 15-year-old Aric. Those crazy teenagers review Hot Dog... The Movie. 2024-01-221h 1180s Only!!!Welcome, to 1984!!It is here. It was 40 years ago that we entered 1984. We read the book. Listened to the album. Skipped the movie. Lived the year. Now experience the podcast. Monty and Aric preview the big events of 1984. #1984 #80s #80smusic #80smovies2024-01-151h 0180s Only!!!1983 and 1988 in film.Monty and Aric review the new Beverley Hills Cop: Axel F trailer. They share their favorite films of 1983 and 1988. They list the top ten box office results of both years. #80s #80smovies #80smusic2023-12-291h 0680s Only!!!Asia in Asia? 1983 and 1988 year end music review.Monty and Aric remember the underwhelming Asis in Asis concert from 40 years ago. They do the year in review for 1983 and 1988. #80s #80smusic #80sonly2023-12-211h 0980s Only!!!It's the ThrillerIt was 40 years ago; the Thriller video had its World Premiere on MTV. Aric wears one glove while Monty moonwalks during the podcast. Sudden Impact, Scarface, and DC Cab also all came out this week in 1983. 2023-12-081h 1380s Only!!!WTFWTT?? Star Wars Holiday Special Episode!!!It is another What the Fuck Were They Thinking podcast. This time, the guys tackle the Star Wars Holiday Special. Monty gives Aric a pop quiz. Aric plays Real or Not Real on variety shows. 2023-11-2656 min80s Only!!!Geraldo's nose and Satan, They Live, and PumpkinheadMonty is happy that there is a new Beatles song. The Fall Guy trailer drops on the show's anniversary. Geraldo covered Satanism and got a broken nose (it's complicated). Monty remembers They Live. Aric loves Pumpkinhead.2023-11-0951 min80s Only!!!Matthew Perry RIP! How did ZZ Top become unlikely MTV stars?Aric and Monty say goodbye to Friend, Matthew Perry. It is the 30-year anniversary of River Phoenix's shocking death. The guys talk about the recently departed TV sitcom icon Suzanne Somers. Finally, Monty explains to Aric how ZZ Top became huge on MTV in 1983. 2023-11-0157 min80s Only!!!Never Say Octopussy AgainMonty starts the pod by saying goodbye to sitcom legend Suzanne Somers. Aric is excited the Tampa Bay Bucs are wearing the original creamsicle uniforms for Sunday's game. Monty reviews Totally Killer. The guys discuss why there were two James Bond movies in 1983.2023-10-161h 0280s Only!!!Time Machine: 1988 MTV VMAsAric does a pod distance dedication about some questionable medication. Monty sneaks in a Beatles news segment, again. Aric is starting to catch on. Birthdays for Bill Murray, Michael Douglas, and Andrew Dice Clay. Aric fires up the Delorean to take the guys back to the 1988 MTV Music Awards. It's bottle service time with Arsenio Hall, GNR, and INXS. 2023-10-011h 1680s Only!!!What the f**k where they thinking? Smokey and the Bandit Part IIIMonty has a new follower on Twitter with a Beatle connection. Madonna, Patrick Swayze, and Belinda Carlisle have birthdays. Aric and Monty break down crappy sequels from the Pink Panther, The Sting, and Smokey and the Bandit franchises. Recorded August 19, 20232023-09-041h 1580s Only!!!Fall TV 1983, 1988Monty says goodbye to Bob Barker. Aric survives another pop quiz—birthdays for Gene Simmons, Rick Springfield, and Shelley Long. Monty and Aric break down the new and canceled shows of the 1983 and 1988 television seasons. #80s #80smovies #80smusic #80stv #bobbarker #thepriceisright2023-08-271h 1580s Only!!!Pee Wee Herman RIP!!!Aric starts things off with a Pod Distance Dedication. Monty gives Aric a pop quiz on the Top Ten songs on August 6, 1988. The Cubs played a night game for the first time at Wrigley on 08/08/88. Monty and Aric remember Paul Reubens. #80s #80smovies #80smusic #peeweeherman2023-08-131h 0680s Only!!!What the f**k were they thinking? Caddyshack IIMonty tells Aric a story about the Blue Thunder TV series. Monty has new information on three near reunions of Paul, George, and Ringo in the mid-80s. What the f**k were they thinking? They guys break down the production of Caddyshack II and its many mistakes. #80s #80smusic #80smovies #caddyshack2023-07-311h 1180s Only!!!Remembering Bruce Lee, 50 years laterAric is away at an undisclosed location getting work done. Monty's brother Joseph joins the pod. Joseph will confirm or deny if Monty went to Homecoming with Phoebe Cates. Bruce Lee died 50 years ago. They talk about him, his films, and his impact in the 1980s. #80s #80smovies #80smusic #brucelee2023-07-231h 0280s Only!!!I'll just say the word, oh Pr, Presidio, oh.Monty gives Aric a pop quiz. Then Aric reads a pod distance dedication. Later, Aric beats Monty up with his thumb while discussing 1988's The Presidio. 2023-07-201h 1480s Only!!!Do you want to play a game? (WarGames)Aric and Monty say goodbye to Treat Williams and Tina Turner. They go over the summer movies of 1988. Then Aric tries to save the world when Monty accidentally starts a nuclear war. They break down the 1983 classic, WarGames. 2023-06-301h 2480s Only!!!Monty and Aric go to the US Festival40 years ago was the 2nd US Festival. Monty and Aric take you back there. They go over the summer movies of 1983. For some odd reason, they watched Doctor Detroit. 2023-06-111h 0480s Only!!!Shakedown: Aric and Monty are busted!!The guys say goodbye to MTV News. Monty has news on the Beatles in the early 80s. Aric brings up the upcoming Donna Summer documentary on HBO. The guys go with Peter Weller and Sam Elliot on a Shakedown. 2023-05-3058 min80s Only!!!Aric rides Blue Thunder through the airOf course, there is a pop quiz and a Pod Distance Dedication. Monty and Aric talk about the 1988 WGA strike. Dom Deluise, Kurt Loder, and Pia Zadora have birthdays. They guys tackle the 1983 movie Blue Thunder. 2023-05-151h 1080s Only!!!Aric and Monty go to the Valley Girl of the DollsAric risks his life with another round of Pop Quiz, Hot Shot. Pod Distance Dedication is back! This Week In the 80s. Ringo Starr got married in 1981. Who was drafted before Dan Marino in 1983? The guys go to the valley to talk about Valley Girl. #80s #80smovies #80smusic #valleygirl 2023-05-051h 1180s Only!!!Aric is 18 Again!!!Monty gives Aric another pop quiz. Will Monty blow up Aric's computer again? Jack Black and Pitfall?? Rodney Dangerfield is a rapper? Aric turns 18 Again!2023-04-281h 2580s Only!!!Monty is Above the Law!!The Violent Femmes and REM debut albums start off the pod. Monty is wearing his leg warmers for the 40th anniversary of Flashdance while Aric drives his yellow car (Pac-Man) for the 35th anniversary of Colors. Yodeling. Finally, Monty thinks he is Above the Law, and Aric snapping his arm is the only way to stop him. 2023-04-201h 0480s Only!!!Johnny Be HorribleAric is back with his pod distance dedication. Buckwheat is dead!! There is a Michael J. Fox documentary "Still" coming out next month on Apple TV. This week's movie is the Anthony Michael Hall career killer "Johnny Be Good."2023-04-091h 0580s Only!!!Oscars 1983, 1988Monty and Aric go over the Academy Awards in 1983 (films of 1982 and 1988 (films of 1987). Spoiler alert: they think both years got the Best Picture winner wrong. 2023-04-0738 min80s Only!!!The Lords of Discipline with John Candy, Kevin Von Erich, and Fatal Attraction remake?!?!Monty gives Aric his "Pop Quiz, Hot Shot" on the hits this week in 1983 and 88. They go over John Candy and Kerry Von Erich's death. They react to the Fatal Attraction remake series. Finally, the guys return to military school to discuss 1983's The Lords of Discipline. #80s #80smusic #80smovies #vonerichs #johncandy2023-04-071h 0080s Only!!!Action Jackon, Styx, Van Halen, and Brady Brides???Cure your Super Bowl hangover by hanging out with Monty and Aric. They go over Mike Tyson losing to Buster Douglas 33 years ago. They discussed the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and rated the 80s cover girls. There is a John Candy documentary being made. Monty brings up the ill-fated Brady Brides show. Aric discusses Van Halen and Styx. The movie of the week is Action Jackson. #80s #80smovies #80smusic #80sonly2023-02-131h 1780s Only!!!A quick look at 1983 and 88. Pyromania!!!!!Monty and Aric talk about Ozzy Osbourne biting a head of a bat and peeing on the alamo. Aric has a Pod distance dedication from Perseus. They talk about Styx and David Bowie. It is the 40 anniversary of Def Leppard releasing Pyromania. The guys talk about its greatness. 2023-02-0558 min80s Only!!!Movies of 1987Monty and Aric start the show talking about Christmas Vacation, The Golden Child, and Three Amigos. The top ten grossing films of 1987 are discussed. Monty and Aric both reveal their top ten films. 2023-01-081h 1880s Only!!!Music of 1987For Bo Jackson's 60th birthday, Monty and Aric talk about his greatness. Aric discusses the life and career of legend Christine McVie. Monty talks about the death of John Lennon. Finally, the guys go over the best songs of 1987.2023-01-0155 min80s Only!!!35 years ago, Cheers Makes a Major Cast Member ChangeMonty and Aric return. They talk about the horror movies of 1987. SNL got a new cast in 1985. Aric has a pod-distance dedication with "Welcome to the Jungle.". Monty and Aric decide who is better: Debbie Gibson or Tiffany. Monty and Aric break down Cheers. It was 35 years ago when Kirstie Alley (RIP) replaced Shelley Long.2023-01-011h 1280s Only!!!Tom Cruise and Top Gun rule the world!!!!Monty and Aric are back!!!! Monty describes why they have been gone. Monty gives Aric a pop quiz on 1987 songs. Since Top Gun Maverick ruled the summer, Monty and Aric break down all things Top Gun and Tom Cruise. 2022-11-121h 2580s Only!!!Episode 3 Marissa McGrawMarissa McGraw talks about working in a restaurant during a pandemic. 2021-06-2108 min80s Only!!!Episode 3: Aaron Pryor the Forgotten KingEl Paso Times boxing columnist Matthew Aguilar comes on to talk about the Showtime Docuseries The Kings. Then, they discuss the forgotten man of 80s boxing, Aaron Pryor.2021-06-1329 min80s Only!!!Episode 2. Checking in on Globe Life FieldRyan "Red" Collmar returns to the podcast. He gives Monty Griffin an update on how Globe Life Field is doing. Collmar explains how the pandemic is affecting crowd behavior. 2021-06-0603 min
80s Only!!!Watching Baseball games during a Pandemic.Ryan "Red" Collmar talks about going to the new Globe Life Field during COVID-19.2021-04-2513 min