HeyJaredDef Dave's 1984
A comprehensive, chronological journey through every aspect of 1984. Discussing music, movies, TV, sports, cartoons, headlines, comics, pro wrestling, novels and more as I make my case for 1984 as the Best Year Ever in pop culture.
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30: Spinal Tap (opens the original)
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March 2, 1984 was a Friday and that means new movies opening at your local theater. On this date, director Rob Reiner introduced the world to a new genre: the mockumentary. This Is Spinal Tap, a perfect send-up of heavy metal and just rock bands in general, has only grown in its cult status. To help me talk about this beloved gem is Dayton Johnson, the host of The DockingBay 77 Podcast. https://dockingbay77pod.buzzsprout.com/ Linktr.ee/DefDave
29: Sting's Last Show w/ The Police (opens the original)
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1984 saw the end of the Synchronicity Tour, which would prove to be the final tour for The Police. What were the dynamics tearing the band apart? How much longer would they stay together after this tour? How could they walk away at the peak of their success? To help me answer these questions and a whole lot more, I welcome back to the show the Barrister of the Bayou, rock drummer James Buckley.
28: Weird Al Yankovic "In 3-D" (opens the original)
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1984 saw the smash hit career breakthrough album for Weird Al, "In 3-D". This is the album with Eat It, I Lost on Jeopardy and so many others. I'm thrilled to have as featured guests, Weird Al superfans Dave Rossi and Ethan Ullman from the "Dave & Ethan's 2000-inch Weird Al Podcast". Get out your accordion, your cuisinart, and the lousy copy of your home game and join us for the fun.
27: The Grammys (opens the original)
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The 26th Annual Grammys were held on February 28, 1984. It was a night honoring the music and artists of 1983 and is considered by some to be the best Grammys ever. Someone wearing a single sequined white glove might have set a new record for Grammys won in a single night. But this mysterious Gloved One might not have won Song of the Year. Returning to the show to help me run down all the big winners of the night is Jim Butler, co-host of the Children of the 80s podcast. Children of the 80s: htt
26: Jacksons Pepsi Commercials (opens the original)
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The Jacksons reunited in 1984 for a new album and tour, but the year started with the filming of a pair of Pepsi commercials. We all know how disastrous that proved for Michael, as we discussed in an earlier episode of this show. But February 26 was the date that these commercials debuted. There was vast interest surrounding them due to the accident Michael had suffered and he was still riding high off the success of Thriller. In what programming did the spots debut? What future star also featur
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