1989: Bill & Ted, NKOTB, and Heathers

About this episode

The episode explores various cultural phenomena from 1989, including movies and music.

This week we're looking at all the culture that popped from: 1989. From Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure to Look Who's Talking, from Heathers to New Kids on the Block, 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.

Topics covered

• 1989 culture
• 80s movies
• 90s nostalgia
• comedy
• music
• pop culture

Keywords

• Bill and Ted
• Heathers
• New Kids on the Block
• 80s
• 90s
• pop culture
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Kids on the Block

Books & works: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Look Who's Talking, Heathers, Masters of the Universe, Twin Peaks, Titanic

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