Old Mates New Laughs Podcast

From The Goonies to The Breakfast Club, Back to the Future to The Lost Boys, the 80s gave us some of the most iconic films in history—and we’re diving in headfirst. In this episode of Old Mates New Laughs, we’re chatting all things 80s movies: the theme tunes that slapped, the catchphrases that stuck, the endings that flopped, and the cult classics you’ve probably forgotten.Join Brendan, Andy, and Mike as they relive a time when going to the video shop was a weekend event, and no one rewound the tape. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and just enough dodgy impressions to make you cringe.Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

It’s time to get nostalgic for grazed knees, broken bed slats, and the sound of a cassette rewinding inside your Speak & Spell 🎮This week on Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike dive into the magical world of 1980s toys—the ones we begged for, battled over, and still remember like old friends.Expect chat about:🦸 Action figures that ruled our bedrooms🧱 Classic toys like LEGO, Spirograph & Etch A Sketch🛷 Playground fads and must-haves🤖 Battery-powered chaos and toys that made actual sparks (cheers, Health & Safety!)📺 The toy/TV cartoon synergy we didn’t realise was marketing geniusWhether you were Team Transformers, obsessed with Care Bears, or spent hours reconfiguring your Rubik’s Cube (wrongly), this episode will take you back to simpler times—and probably make you want to check eBay for vintage goodies...Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Step back into the totally tubular world of 80s fashion! In this episode, Brendan, Mike, and Andy dive deep into the iconic clothing trends, statement accessories, and unforgettable hairstyles that ruled the UK during the 1980s. From the neon colours and oversized power suits to the rise of designer brands like Vivienne Westwood and St. Michael, we cover all the essentials of 80s style.We also reminisce about the crazy hairdos that were bigger than the rest of the decade and chat about the brands that defined a generation. Plus, we’ll be discussing the influence of the music video era on fashion, with a special nod to Madonna, Prince, and the New Romantics.Join us for a lively and humorous walk down the fashion catwalk of the 80s, as we talk about the iconic looks that made us cringe... and the ones we wish would make a comeback. 🌈👗💄Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Before smartphones and Wi-Fi, there was the wild world of 80s tech—a time when computers loaded via cassette tapes, phones were firmly attached to walls, and gaming meant joysticks with exactly one button! 🎮📺In this episode of Old Mates New Laughs, Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a nostalgic trip back to the gadgets, gizmos, and glorious tech fails that shaped our childhoods. From the ZX Spectrum vs. Commodore 64 battle to VHS vs. Betamax wars, we’re covering all the weird and wonderful technology that we somehow survived!Expect plenty of laughs, some questionable tech memories, and at least one moment where we realise just how old we are! 🤦‍♂️📻 Press play, rewind your brain, and join us for the ultimate 80s tech throwback!#80sTech #RetroTech #OldMatesNewLaughs #Podcast #80sNostalgia #ZXSpectrum #Commodore64 #VHS #CassetteTapesFollow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Dust off your Walkman and rewind that cassette tape—it’s time for an 80s music deep dive! This week on Old Mates, New Laughs, Brendan, Mike, and Andy are cranking up the nostalgia with the songs, artists, and sounds that shaped a generation.🎤 From power ballads to synth-pop bangers🎸 The rise of MTV & iconic music videos💿 Vinyl vs. cassette tapes – the great debate🤘 The legendary rock bands that still hold up today🕺 And yes, we’re talking about those cheesy one-hit wonders we secretly love!So grab your neon leg warmers, turn up the volume, and let’s relive the decade when music truly rocked!Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=enTwtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcastBlue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social

Before Netflix, before streaming, before even having more than four channels, there was 80s TV—and it was glorious. This week, Brendan, Andy, and Mike take a deep dive into the shows that defined a generation.We’re talking:🎭 Soaps & dramas – did your family watch Brookside or Highway to Heaven?🤣 Comedy classics – from Only Fools and Horses to Blackadder💡 Game shows – back when prizes were bizarre and presenters were terrifying🎶 Unforgettable theme tunes – can you still hum the Grange Hill intro?Plus, we reveal the TV shows we thought were amazing at the time but turned out to be absolute rubbish, and the ones that still hold up today!Join us for non-stop nostalgia, plenty of laughs, and a few strong opinions! Hit play now and relive the telly that made the 80s truly iconic.