Dancing with Myself: 80s podcast

Dancing with Myself: 80s podcast

Dancing with Myself -a 1980s pop culture podcast that will transport you back in time to the neon-soaked, shoulder-padded, and totally tubular world of the 1980s. With a deep love for the era, Heather's infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of '80s music, movies, fashion, and trends make her the perfect guide to all things retro. As a child of the '80s herself, Heather has a personal connection to this remarkable decade. Her passion for the music of icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna, her admiration for cinematic classics like "E.T." and "The Breakfast Club," and her unapologetic love for jelly shoes are what fuel this podcast! Whether you're an '80s aficionado or a curious newcomer, Dancing with Myself podcast promises to be your go-to destination for everything you need to know about the most iconic decade in pop culture history. So, tune in, grab your scrunchie, and get ready to relive the magic of the 1980s with Heather as your delightful host!

Episodes

January 21, 2025 11 mins
DWM 55 discusses the romantic comedy Arthur which was nominated for four Academy Awards in 1981. Japanese cars became increasingly popular in the 1980s due to their affordability and quality. Farmhouse decor was all the rage in the 1980s, and the country goose became a symbol of rustic charm. 
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Dancing with Myself explores Bob Marley's death in the 1981. This week takes a look at a scandal that rocked the UK, and Magnum PI-an action show with enduring appeal. 
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December 13, 2024 20 mins
Dancing with Myself discusses the best 80s hits from U2! 
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Episode 52 discusses the enduring popularity of Unsolved Mysteries. Motley Crue rose to fame in the 1980s- a perfect band for the decade of excess. And the oil glut shaped the future of the world. 
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A Robert Maplethorpe exhibit created a stir in the 1980s and the Exxon Valdez oil spill was a huge environmental disaster. 
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December 1, 2024 11 mins
Live is remembered as a watershed moment in pop culture history-and Ocean Pacific is iconic surfear and lifestyle brand that reached the zenith of it's popularity during the 1980s. 
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The theory of global warming gained significant attention in the 1980s, acid washed jeans were high fashion, and the movie Amadeus swept the Academy Awards! 
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Let's discusss how one man's disrespect helped build a comedy empire! DWM will also examine the 1984 US Presidential election, and Halley's Comet
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DWM episode 47 discusses the mass exodus from Cuba in the 1980s, the rivarly between Borg and McEnroe, and The Judds paving the way for female country artists. 
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November 9, 2024 12 mins
In this episode, DWM covers the rise of the 24 hour network news cycle and an 49ers 4 Super Bowl wins in 9 years. 
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Disney's expansion into Japan, the discovery of Titanic's wreckage in 1985 and hacky sack kicks it's way into the mainstream

Hosted by Heather 
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Exploring all things 1980s! Episode 44 dives into the life of Whitney Houston, a UK corporate scandal, and the cult classic film Clue. 
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A popular book series explodes onto the scene and a push to save California Condors 
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October 16, 2024 9 mins
Let's talk about Mike Tyson and Caddyshack! 
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In 1980, a US Marine stirred up conversation posing in Playboy magazine. DWM discusses a medical debate-and the music of Prince
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October 10, 2024 7 mins
Episode 40 takes a look at the Miami Race Riots. Under Reagan, America rediscovered their Patriotism.
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October 9, 2024 10 mins
Episode 39 dives into a famous director and then we remember an "American folk hero" educator who carried a baseball hat to maintain order at a troubled New Jersey high school.
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October 9, 2024 9 mins
Episode 38 discusses the band who brought you emotional power ballads! And how will you listen to these love songs? On your Walkman, of course
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Dancing with Myself takes a look at Joan Quigley, a woman whose claim to fame was her association with the White House, as an astrologer to the President. College basketball's popularity increased with the March Madness tournament televised on CBS. Radio saw a rise in provocative shock jock DJ's like Don Imus and Howard Stern.
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August 30, 2024 16 mins
Top Gun catapulted Tom Cruise to superstar! Reaganomics changed the United States economy for decades after.... let's listen to episode 36 of Dancing with Myself 
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