About this episode

The hosts count down the remaining legendary music videos of the 1980s while discussing the impact of female directors in the industry.

"Music videos were an avenue for women to break into directing, which was really important at the time. A lot of women basically got their start directing music videos because nobody wanted to do them... until they became super popular." — Susan Lambert Hatem The great mid-season packing and moving marathon continues! In the second half of this double-header special, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson return to count down the remaining legendary music videos that defined the MTV golden era. As they sort through decades of personal boxes, memorabilia, and old memories, they track the evolution of 1980s visual storytelling—from simple performance videos to cinematic masterpieces. Along the way, they highlight the unsung female directing pioneers who shaped the medium and share unforgettable insider Hollywood stories involving space shuttles, Aerosmith rehearsals, and the infinite grace of Whitney Houston. Grab your headphones and join the ladies for the final leg of this high-energy, nostalgic tour down memory lane! THE CONVERSATION The Mid-Season Packing Hiatus : Susan and Sharon share an update on their respective moves, navigating the emotional and physical heavy…

Topics covered

• 1980s music videos
• female directors
• MTV golden era
• visual storytelling
• nostalgia
• Hollywood stories

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