Episode 18, released November 11, 2016, has a great gimmick: the podcast has reached episode 18, so it is officially legal to drink. Bobby and Jason pour a little Jack Daniels, get pleasantly loose, and deliver one of the most freewheeling hangs of the season.
Recorded on election night 2016 with the results still unknown, the guys steer well clear of politics and stick to what they love: 80s radio, ridiculous Christmas fantasy gifts, and news about their new careers as animated voice actors. It is loose, funny, and warm.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- The Chicago Cubs finally winning the World Series, with a fun Las Vegas connection to the final out. [00:33]
- Warm memories of 80s radio and Casey Kasem’s America’s Top 40, plus the reason it was ever forty songs in the first place. [08:00]
- The gloriously absurd Neiman Marcus fantasy Christmas gifts, from a week in English castles to a private Joe Montana quarterback camp. [09:31]
- The guys reveal their new animated voice work in Star Pals, playing dinosaurs Trevor the T-Rex and Benny the Brachiosaurus. [14:30]
- Marlon breaks down Alec Baldwin’s whole career, from 80s soap operas and Beetlejuice to 30 Rock. [19:33]
- Marlon on the Netflix hit Narcos and the actor who disappeared into the role of Pablo Escobar. [23:30]
The episode leans all the way into its milestone, and Bobby sets the tone in the first minute:
“And we are here, episode 18. Can you believe it? 18. We are legal. We are legal to drink, sort of.”
Bobby, [00:33]
Later, a tribute to old-school radio turns genuinely nostalgic:
“Remember those lazy Sundays where you’d like lay in bed and stare at the ceiling, and you didn’t have anything to do, and you were a kid, and you could just like turn the radio on.”
Bobby, on Casey Kasem, [08:31]
Loose as it gets, it still lands the warm stuff, and it sets up the two-part run to the Season 1 finale. It also builds nicely off the Halloween show.
Original 2016 show notes
The guys come back from their vacation and are more than a little bit off the rails. Especially as the election results roll in in real time while they’re recording.
80s radio will it ever not be aweome? Bobby’s Casey Kasiem imitation needs a little work.
The Christmas season is upon us already and Bobby and Jason discuss your more “reasonable” gift options for the loved ones in your life.
Voice-over work is fun and the guys show you some of their remarkable “on-the-spot” cartoon skills. Maybe they shouldn’t have had so much holiday cheer prior to their reads.
Marlon saves the day in spite of a major glitch (Jason this time).
Email Bag, Five-Oclock Shadows, Jack Daniels and Dirty Money make this more of the more INTERESTING podcasts so grab a cold one, try to follow along, and join the FUN.
Enjoy!
Bobby and Jasons AWESOME 80s Podcast!
FAQ
What is Episode 18 about?
The podcast hits its “legal” 18th episode, so Bobby and Jason share a drink and get into 80s radio nostalgia, ridiculous fantasy Christmas gifts, their new voice-acting work, and an Alec Baldwin deep dive with Marlon.
When did Episode 18 air?
It was released November 11, 2016, as part of Season 1.
Why is it called “the podcast is legal”?
It is a running joke: episode 18 mirrors turning 18, so the guys treat it as the show coming of age and raise a glass.
Where can I listen?
Play it right here on the episode page, or find Bobby and Jason’s Awesome 80s Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.
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