Women That Rocked the 1980s  & "Which Wilson Was it?" With Def Dave!

Women That Rocked the 1980s & "Which Wilson Was it?" With Def Dave!

Author: Secret Suburbs Studios November 16, 2025 Duration: 1:08:38

Spunky and Wolfman turn up the Aqua Net and crank the boom box as they each pick their Top 5 female artists of the 1980s! From powerhouse vocalists to MTV icons, this episode celebrates the decade when women ruled the charts and redefined pop stardom. 

Was the music of the ‘80s bigger, bolder, and funner than the ‘70s? You’ll get some unforgettable musical memories—and maybe a few surprises—when their lists drop. Did your favorite make the cut?

Then special guest Def Dave joins the show for the hilarious game “Which Wilson Is It?” Can Wolfman Mike tell his Wilsons apart—from the Beach Boys to Wilson Phillips and beyond? Tune in for sheer madcap musical mayhem!

Check out the full playlist here!

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VXnD72BbkxWnuKwJNJyOU?si=xwI7q-UeTa6VOlj1AAa-rw&pi=n0dFTZ6ASKaC6


Apple:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/women-of-the-70s-80s/pl.u-zP1vC2RlAd


Check out our special guest--Def Dave here: https://linktr.ee/defdave?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5f26b7f6-303b-4b45-ae2a-12cf282ad67a


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Ever find yourself in a heated debate over whether the original Star Wars outshines The Empire Strikes Back, or if a Big Mac truly holds up against a Whopper? Those are the kinds of timeless, oddly specific clashes that fuel The 70s vs The 80s. From Secret Suburbs Studios, this podcast dives headfirst into the cultural battleground defined by two iconic decades. Each episode is a deep, often hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful dissection of the era's biggest rivalries, from the superhero showdown of Lou Ferrigno versus Christopher Reeve to the cereal aisle controversy of Froot Loops versus Trix. We're talking about the films, the TV shows, the fast-food feuds, and the pop culture phenomena that still spark arguments today. It's more than just nostalgia; it's a forensic and fun examination of what made these periods distinct, and why our allegiances to things like Rocky or Rocky IV, Bo & Luke or Coy & Vance, run so deep. You'll hear passionate cases built for each side, blending comedy with genuine cultural review, all while trying to settle the score on whether the '70s or the '80s ultimately wins. Tune in for a conversation that feels like hanging out with friends who take their bubble gum brands-Hubba Bubba versus Bubble Yum, naturally-very seriously. This podcast is for anyone who lived it, or for anyone curious about the decades that shaped so much of today's entertainment and society.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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