About this episode

The episode explores various cultural phenomena from 1981, including notable events and media.

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1981. From Natalie Wood's death to Road Warrior, from Mommie Dearest to Dynasty, from Bette Davis Eyes to fake news, we've got it all. Plus, our unmitigated gall from the week and so much more. Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good, the rad and the fugly of the 80s and 90s. Three latchkey kids who made it out alive break down everything from Madonna and Masters of the Universe to Twin Peaks and Titanic. Join us to celebrate the hits, the misses and the misfits of the weirdest decades. Sign up at www.fuzzymemoriespodcast.com for bonuses, news, and more! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fuzzymemoriespod for visual aids from each episode.

People in this episode

Host: Fuzzy Memories

Topics covered

• 1981 culture
• Mommie Dearest
• Dynasty
• Bette Davis Eyes
• 80s nostalgia
• media analysis

Keywords

• 1981
• Mommie Dearest
• Dynasty
• Bette Davis Eyes
• 80s culture
• media
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mommie Dearest, Dynasty, Bette Davis Eyes, Road Warrior

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