Episode

Gwen Stole Our 80s Christmas

Podcast
1980s Now
Published
Dec 16, 2025
Duration seconds
4404
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Summary

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Gwen Stefani Stole an 80s Christmas Song 19:25 - Frosty the Snowman had 3 secret families 30:40 - Ethan Hawke saw Robin Williams' struggles in the 80s 38:00 - Will Stranger Things use time travel? 50:00 - Is Gen X the greatest generation? 1:10:25 - Wrap Up and Thank You Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Read our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s ! Check out Gen X Journeys at https://genxjourneys.net/.