{"podcast":{"title":"Old Skool Movements the 80s Pop Culture Podcast","slug":"old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677","podcast_index_feed_id":15677,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eec1c188/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://oldskoolmovements.wixsite.com/oldskool","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39956754/39956754-1703809423807-5da18b58547f4.jpg","author":"Old Skool Movements","episode_count":128,"summary":"All you pop culture aficionados, prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through time, as we dive deep into the vibrant and nostalgic era of the 1980s. Are you ready to reminisce about the days when neon colours were all the rage, cassette tapes were the epitome of music coolness and iconic movies and TV shows defined our weekends? If the answer is a resounding \"yes,\" then you're in for a treat! Welcome to The Old Skool Movements Podcast!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T16:19:09.866783+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677"},"episode":{"title":"The Thing - feat Thomas G. Waites - Old Skool Movements the 80s Podcast Halloween Horror Special","slug":"the-thing-feat-thomas-g-waites-old-skool-movements-the-80s-podcast-halloween-horror-special","published_at":"2023-10-29T09:00:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677/the-thing-feat-thomas-g-waites-old-skool-movements-the-80s-podcast-halloween-horror-special","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-skool-movements3/episodes/The-Thing---feat-Thomas-G--Waites---Old-Skool-Movements-the-80s-Podcast-Halloween-Horror-Special-e2cvcur","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eec1c188/podcast/play/79720859/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-7%2F358979271-44100-2-03c0a1e6b86bb490.mp3","summary":"Today, we're delving deep into the icy, mysterious world of John Carpenter's Sci-Fi Horror classic, \"The Thing.\" And who better to guide us through this chilling journey than the man behind the character \"Windows\", Mr Thomas G. Waites. Thomas's portrayal of Windows, the radio operator and computer expert, left an indelible mark on the minds of sci-fi enthusiasts around the world. His role in \"The Thing\" catapulted him into the realm of cult classics. In \"The Thing,\" Waites' character, Windows, plays a pivotal role in the group's struggle for survival against a shape-shifting alien organism. His performance brought an authentic sense of fear and paranoia to the screen, capturing the audience's imagination and solidifying his place in cinematic history. Beyond his work in \"The Thing,\" Thomas continued to make waves in the entertainment industry, taking on diverse roles in film and television and more recently releasing his first own written, directed and produced movie, \"Target\"! Join us as we uncover the captivating journey of Thomas G. Waites, the man who brought Windows to life and added a layer of intrigue to one of the most iconic sci-fi horror films of all time. Tune in to “the Old Skool Movements Podcast\" for an exclusive interview with Thomas, where he shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes, personal insights, and the challenges he faced while immersing himself in the world of \"The Thing.\" “Old Skool Movements,\" the podcast where we explore the untold stories of your favourite film characters and the talented actors who brought them to life. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW, but most importantly tell your friends to listen too… \"If it's old skool, we're on it!\" LINK TO MOVIE - Watch Here - - TARGET - Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/de…","meta_description":"Today, we're delving deep into the icy, mysterious world of John Carpenter's Sci-Fi Horror classic, \"The Thing.\" And who better to guide us through this c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2819,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677/episodes/the-thing-feat-thomas-g-waites-old-skool-movements-the-80s-podcast-halloween-horror-special/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-skool-movements-the-80s-pop-culture-podcast-15677/the-thing-feat-thomas-g-waites-old-skool-movements-the-80s-podcast-halloween-horror-special.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}