Rediscovered - Body Slam

Rediscovered - Body Slam

Author: Wyatt Bloom August 28, 2023 Duration: 43:52

Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast series reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 12 reviews the 1986 movie Body Slam starring Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, and Roddy Piper. This action comedy follows a down-on-his-luck music manager whose luck changes when he mistakenly begins to also managing a wrestling tag team.

Our podcast goes in depth on the film including its development, cast and crew, and home video history. We'll also give our review including our favorite/least favorite characters and scenes and an overall rating of rediscovering the movie or leaving it in the past.

We also welcome your comments on Body Slam and any suggestions for TV shows, movies, or cartoons for us to review in future episodes. Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s


Hosted by Wyatt Bloom, Rediscover The 80s is more than a nostalgia trip; it’s a deep, conversational dive into the decade that shaped a generation. This podcast functions like a curated radio station for your ears, blending talk, review, and personal journal elements to explore the era’s lasting impact on our society and culture. The flagship “Memory Jogger” segment is exactly that-a lively, often surprising talk format designed to trigger long-buried recollections and connections, offering a genuine mental spark for Gen Xers and curious newcomers alike. Then, shift gears with “Rediscovered,” where the focus turns to the hidden gems and forgotten corners of ’80s entertainment, from obscure Saturday morning cartoons and short-lived sitcoms to cult films that never got their due. Wyatt’s approach is less about dry history and more about shared experience, weaving news of current retro trends with personal reflections and deep-cut analyses. Each episode aims to connect the dots between then and now, asking why certain styles, stories, and sounds from the ’80s continue to resonate. You’ll find the tone here is welcoming and specific, avoiding broad stereotypes to instead unpack the decade’s complexity with genuine curiosity. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with a knowledgeable friend who has an incredible archive of VHS tapes and a knack for storytelling, making each topic-whether it’s the personal journals of an ’80s teenager or the cultural ripple effect of a tech innovation-feel immediate and relevant. It’s a dedicated space for those who remember the decade firsthand and for anyone interested in understanding its enduring fingerprint on our entertainment and collective memory.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Rediscover The 80s
Podcast Episodes
Memory Jogger: Ernest P. Worrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:56
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of Ernest P. Worrell.
Memory Jogger: John Hughes Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of John Hughes movies.
Memory Jogger: Superheroes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of superheroes.
Memory Jogger: Educational Toys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:08
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of educational toys.
Memory Jogger: Pee-Wee Herman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of Pee-Wee Herman.
Memory Jogger: The Dukes of Hazzard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:15
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of The Dukes of Hazzard.
Memory Jogger: Compact Discs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:26
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of Compacts Discs.
Memory Jogger: Chevy Chase [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt pull the random topic of actor Chevy Chase.
Memory Jogger: Teenage Hobbies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt get the random topic of teenage hobbies and collections.