About this episode

The hosts discuss personal transitions while counting down the 20 most revolutionary 80s music videos in a nostalgic reflection on the era.

"The more that things change, the more they stay the same... Nevertheless, we have to keep pushing forward. We have to keep moving that line forward in order to make a better tomorrow for all of us." - Sharon Johnson Welcome to 80s TV Ladies The Winds of Ch-ch-ch-change! In this special episode—the first half of an epic two-part spectacular—hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson are joined by their fabulous producer Melissa to talk about the massive personal transitions currently unfolding in all of their lives. With both Susan and Sharon in the middle of major moves, the ladies take a heartwarming, funny, and deeply honest look at packing up decades of memories, downsizing, and the emotional weight of nostalgia. But a season of change wouldn't be complete without the ultimate 1980s soundtrack! The ladies kick off Part 1 of their definitive countdown of the 20 Most Revolutionary 80s Music Videos, diving into the first 13 incredible videos on their list. They explore how the golden era of MTV transformed visual storytelling, artist autonomy, and pop culture forever. From groundbreaking feminist rap anthems and synth-pop milestones to a full-blown Madonna masterclass and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sharon Johnson, Susan Lambert Hatem

Topics covered

• 1980s music videos
• personal transitions
• nostalgia
• MTV
• pop culture
• feminism
• visual storytelling

Keywords

• 80s music videos
• nostalgia
• MTV
• feminist rap
• pop culture
• visual storytelling
• Madonna

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 20 Most Revolutionary 80s Music Videos, MTV, Madonna

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