About this episode

The episode discusses the resurgence of VHS tapes and the popularity of Sherlock Holmes in the 1980s.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 5:25 - Run your own video rental store 13:45 - Name the 80s movie from the fake title 20:10 - Physical video is having its vinyl moment 34:20 - Some 1980s VHS tapes are worth plenty 42:20 -Young Sherlock is topping streaming charts 47:40 - Sherlock Holmes and the Caset of the Expired Copyright 55:20 - Sherlock in the 1980s 1:05:25 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

People in this episode

Host: Will Padilla

Guests: Kat, Jon

Topics covered

• VHS tapes
• 1980s film
• video rental
• Sherlock Holmes
• streaming
• pop culture

Keywords

• VHS comeback
• Sherlock Holmes
• 1980s movies
• video rental store
• streaming charts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Facebook, YouTube

Books & works: Sherlock Holmes and the Caset of the Expired Copyright, Young Sherlock

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