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Pop History Podcast

A chronological look back at the pop culture events which shaped our history. If you are just a fan of nostalgia, a child of the 80s, or a pop culture historian, keep tuning in for your weekly lesson ... Read more

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May 1980

May 1980

Will songs like "Beth" bring Peter Criss' solo success to eclipse that of Kiss? Did Paul McCartney suffer some hearing d... Read more

29 Sep 2017

47mins

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July 1982

July 1982

A British man breaks into Buckingham Palace to drink wine, eat cheese, and bum smokes… I’ll give you one guess what Lawn... Read more

6 Jul 2020

1hr 37mins

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June 1982

June 1982

A blockbuster month at the movies - all the top Billboard hits - deeper cuts, news, and so much all JUNE 1982! Support t... Read more

7 Jun 2020

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August 1981

August 1981

This month we learn not to go backpacking in London, and even if you name is Erik Estrada - you are still replaceable!  ... Read more

26 Jan 2019

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January 1981

January 1981

The second season kicks off diving into 1981! Your host: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst.  Support the show o... Read more

27 Feb 2018

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February 1981

February 1981

Don't blame me because John Lennon comes up at least 4 times in this show... and cut the guy some slack, he was just mur... Read more

16 Mar 2018

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January 1982

January 1982

A whole new year! Kicking off January of 1982, we have the son of the UK Prime Minister lost in the Sahara - sounds like... Read more

23 Sep 2019

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August 1980

August 1980

Why did the dingo eat her baby? What if Peter Sellers and Steve McQueen never reached their true prime? Were the Rolling... Read more

2 Nov 2017

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December 1980

December 1980

With home video on the rise, is this the end of movie theaters? What the heck is with all the private investigator TV sh... Read more

14 Jan 2018

56mins

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April 1981

April 1981

Hi everyone! Sorry, I inadvertently skipped the show this summer, too busy enjoying life! But I assure you, Pop History ... Read more

17 Sep 2018

1hr 25mins

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March 1981

March 1981

Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music used herein is the property of their resp... Read more

8 Apr 2018

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July 1981

July 1981

Who will win in the Foreigner Vs Journey cagematch? Is Lynda Carter going topless? How did Ronald Reagan win over the li... Read more

29 Dec 2018

1hr 29mins

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November 1981

November 1981

What was going on in November of 1981??? Host and producer: Jay Jackson Theme music by Jason Parkhurst. All other music... Read more

28 Apr 2019

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September 1981

September 1981

What you are about to witness is real. The participants are not actors. They are the actual people who have contributed ... Read more

26 Feb 2019

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October 1980

October 1980

Why was the name of the game Puck-Man changed before coming to the US? Does Muhammed Ali stand a chance against Larry Ho... Read more

1 Dec 2017

50mins

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