Episode 7, released August 11, 2016, is a milestone: this is where Marlon Dow, the guys’ lifelong friend and fellow show alum, joins the podcast as its third voice. Two knuckleheads become three, and the chemistry is immediate.
Marlon comes loaded with a segment of tiny, forgotten 80s rituals, and it turns into one of the best hangs of the season. The heart of it is the lost art of camping out overnight for concert tickets, a thing all three of them did, and each has a great story about it.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- Marlon Dow joins the show, and the sweet origin of his lifelong nickname, Buttons. [02:31]
- The little things you forgot you used to do: listening kiosks at Tower Records, meeting people right at the airport gate, and trading disposable-camera doubles. [08:02]
- The great 80s ritual of camping out for tickets: Marlon and Billy Idol, Jason sleeping out for Prince with Princess and her dad, and Bobby biking to the mall for the 1984 Victory Tour. [12:32]
- Movie trivia: the highest-rated 80s films by Rotten Tomatoes score, including The Breakfast Club. [18:00]
- Music trivia: the surprising Madonna smash that never actually hit number one. [20:05]
- Marlon’s first-ever Vegas trip, and the legendary night he vanished from a steakhouse. [21:30]
The best moment of Marlon’s debut is the story behind his nickname, straight from his dad:
“Because when you were born, you were cute as a button.”
Marlon Dow, on the origin of Buttons, [04:02]
And when the guys reminisce about tossing him around on the risers back in the day, Marlon sums up exactly why those years meant so much:
“I was just so happy to be a part of the family, that you guys could have threw me on a wall and it would have been fun for me.”
Marlon Dow, [27:30]
Original 2016 show notes
Let the 80s good times roll as Marlon Dow joins Bobby and Jason on the podcast.
Do you remember your first “camp out / wait in line” 80s concert experience? The guys compare memories of that classic 80s traditon of getting in line hours (or days) before a hot show.
Nicknames and legendary clothing choices are hot topics as well as who remembers what differently. Was there really a kiddnapping in Vegas all those years ago?
Your comments are read and discussed and the weekly 80s email bag letter is a treat.
Bobby, Jason and Marlon bring it just like the good ol’ days. From record stores, Miami Vice and a little “Venice” to spice it up.
This week on Bobby and Jason’s AWESOME 80s podcast!
Enjoy!
FAQ
Who is Marlon Dow?
Marlon Dow, nicknamed Buttons, is Bobby and Jason’s lifelong friend and a fellow alum of the show. Episode 7 is his first appearance, and he becomes the podcast’s recurring third voice.
What is Episode 7 about?
It is Marlon’s debut, built around a segment of small, forgotten 80s rituals, with the highlight being everyone’s memories of camping out overnight for concert tickets, plus movie and music trivia.
When did Episode 7 air?
It was released August 11, 2016, as part of Season 1.
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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