Life in The 80s, Purple Shirt Jobs & Puking in Bars (Feat. Ethan McD)

About this episode

The episode explores everyday life in the 1980s, highlighting cultural differences and nostalgic experiences.

Episode 154: What was everyday life REALLY like in the 1980s? In this episode, we break down the things that would completely shock the younger generation of today — from corporal punishment in school, to hunting down phone booths, to blindly buying albums and hoping they didn’t suck. We also pull out classic long-box CD packaging, share hilarious stories, and relive the chaos, freedom, and weirdness that made the 80s unforgettable. If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, this episode will hit y...

People in this episode

Host: Josh

Guest: Ethan McD

Topics covered

• 1980s life
• music
• nostalgia
• cultural differences
• humor

Keywords

• 1980s
• corporal punishment
• phone booths
• long-box CD packaging
• music albums

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