Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is August 13th, 1982. Steve Miller's “Abracadabra” is climbing the charts as it looks to steal the #1 spot from reigning champion: Eye of the Tiger; and a dramedy about high school life in the 80s is about to create one of the most famous stoner archetypes ever put to screen.

The film...is Fast Times at Ridgemont High. And it's about to make some killer waves…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to offload some Van Halen tickets are fellow cinephiles and Ridgemont High alumni, Mike and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that’s remembered as a Porky’s style comedy, when in reality it’s more of a Dazed and Confused style dramedy; we break down the horrors of working in the fast food industry; and finally, we compare the kids of Ridgemont to the current day generation and ask, “do kids today even still care about sex?”.

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And as the chyrons appear on screen to tell us of our futures, we must leave the halls of Ridgemont High behind as we begin our training in the Aviation Officer Candidate School. Ironically, much like our time at Ridgemont - SPOILER ALERT!!! - we must also worry about surprise pregnancies. See you then!

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 23rd, 1982. The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?" has lost the title of #1 to returning champ, Survivor, and their rockin' workout anthem, Eye of the Tiger; and a delightfully naughty musical from Tennessee favorite Dolly Parton is about to steam up the silver screen with her enormous.... musical talent.

The film...is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. And it's open for business…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we do a little sneakin’ around are fellow cinephiles and Chicken Ranch regulars, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the tumultuous drama behind the making of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; we break down the all too relevant character of Melvin P. Thorpe; and finally, Ryan guides us through the delightful wonderland that is Dollywood.

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And as Dolly and Burt ride off into the sunset, we too must pack up and hit the road. When we return, we’ll be strapping on our backpacks and heading back to school as we watch the Amy Heckerling classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Cya then, folks! Ya’ll come back and listen to us again now, ya hear?!

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 9th, 1982. The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?" sits atop the Billboard Charts for its second week in a row; and a groundbreaking film from Walt Disney Pictures is about to bring cinema into the computer age, as video game wiz kid Kevin Flynn gets sucked into the world…of The Grid.

The film...is Tron. And it's about to be derezzed…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we hop on our light cycles is fellow cinephile and lowly computer program, Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that’s heavy on vibes, but light on emotion; Ryan tells us about Tron: Ares so we don’t have to watch it; and finally, we discuss the legacy (no pun intended) of Tron, a property that’s been resurrected multiple times, despite being a film that the masses don’t really know or care about.

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And as Kevin Flynn lands in his personal helicopter to go about running his new computer business, we too must hop on a chopper and make our way to Texas - all the way to a little town in Lanville County, which just so happens to have a A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place that we just gotta see! But don’t worry, ‘cause there’s no funny business going on in this place…(wink wink).

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 2nd, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's "Ebony and Ivory" has finally been overtaken in the Billboard charts by The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?", and an animated film from Don Bluth is about to hit theaters and show us what one Mother Mouse is capable of when her little son Timothy is sick.

The film...is The Secret of Nimh. And it's about to be revealed...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we pump some experimental brain juice into our veins are fellow cinephiles Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a look into the weird and colorful world of Don Bluth and his journey from Disney employee to the brief King of traditional animation; we try to understand the power of the Amulet (aka: unspecified Macguffin); and finally, we take a look at The Secret of Nimh’s ill conceived straight to video sequel and it’s unfortunate Disney-fication.

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And as Mrs. Brigsby unleashes the power of the amulet and saves her children from dying a slow miserable death in a mudpile, we must leave the animated world of Don Bluth behind and venture forth into the future - the digital future! When we return we’ll be getting pixelated as we enter the grid and go lightcycling with the one and only Tron. See you then, programs!

Apocalypse Video Bond-Cast Mission Dossier:

The Target:
1983’s Octopussy

Your Contacts:
Apocalypse Video (M)anager - Dave
Agents - Mike and Jackie

Mission Objectives:

1. Stop Bond from using Company property to creep on MI6 employees and their cleavage.
2. Don an increasingly ridiculous lineup of disguises, including Clown and Gorilla Suit.

3. Try to restore Bond’s dignity after he gets ditched by teens on the highway.

Additional Objectives:
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The Apocalypse Video Bond Cast (and the “Battle of the Bonds”) will be back as we look to the red corner to see the fighter out of Scotland, Sir Sean Connery, return to don the tux one last time in Never Say Never Again.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 25th, 1982. Eye of the Tiger is holding steady on the charts at #8. And a film from Burt Reynolds's old buddy, Hal Needham, is about to light up the screen with some rocket propelled motorcycles.

The film...is Megaforce. And it's about to para-drop...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we light up some multicolored smoke and ride our rocketbikes across the desert are fellow cinephiles and soldiers of fortune Mike and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the low bar of knowing what is happening in a movie (a feat that Megaforce does not achieve); Barry Bostwick leaves little to the imagination as he models the tightest jumpsuits put to screen; and finally, we bask in the awesome grandeur that is Introvision and the climax that spawned one of the all time great Gifs.

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And as Ace Hunter and his band of merry warmongers fly off into the sunset, we bid Megaforce adieu. When Where Were You in ‘82 continues, we’ll join Mrs. Brisby as she searches for a cure for her dying weiner of a son in The Secret of Nimh.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 25th, 1982. Asia is feeling "the heat of the moment" as their self titled debut sits atop the album charts. And a film from John Carpenter is about to get under your skin...because Man is the warmest place to hide.

The film...is The Thing. And it's about to reveal itself...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we spend the rest of this episode tied to this fucking couch is fellow cinephile and possible alien imitation, Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the weak stomachs of audiences in 1982; we make a case for the inclusion of dogs in the Best Supporting Actor Oscar category; and finally, we pour one out for John Carpenter circa 1982 and what should have been immediately hailed as his masterpiece of horror.

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And as the fires burn down and Ryan and I look into each other’s eyes for clues of Thing-ieness, we must leave the frozen landscape of Antarctica behind and hop on our rocket propelled motorcycles as we prepare for the B movie disaster that is…Megaforce. Until then, don’t trust anyone unless they’ve passed the blood test.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 4th, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are still on top of the charts with "Ebony and Ivory". And a film from Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg is about to shake up suburbia with some pesky ghosts and good old fashioned TV static.

The film...is Poltergeist. And they're hereeee...Now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we get ready to move into Phase IV of Cuesta Verde are fellow cinephiles and poltergeist hauntees Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the charming nostalgia of 1982 suburbia, including a kids room completely decked out in Star Wars merch; Craig T. Nelson shows us the horrors of old school “clicker” remotes; and finally, we get into the Curse of Poltergeist and the film’s enduring legacy…and how this curse may have just affected this very podcast…

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And as the Freeling family escapes Cuesta Verde (only to be haunted again four years later by a scary Quaker man) we too must leave the scary world of 80s Suburbia behind and go down south - waaaay south - to the frozen landscape of Antarctica. When Where Were You In ‘82 returns, we’ll be amping up the paranoia and practical fx with John Carpenter’s The Thing.