# Cancelled Nerds, Starfighter Sequels, and New Faces of Death

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Podcast: [1980s Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/1980s-now-1177337)
Published: 2026-03-10T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://1980snow.com//cancelled-nerds-starfighter-sequels-and-new-faces-of-death
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## Resource

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Robert Carradine has died. 5:40 - Did you play TAG: The Assassination Game? 10:24 - Has Revenge of the Nerds Been Erased? 20:20 - Science says Gen X is the most emotionally durable generation ever 37:00 - A Last Starfighter sequel is finally coming 46:04 - 80s cereal mascots battle a milk monster 54:45 - Is the new Faces of Death real? 1:07:45 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

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