Throwback Thursday: '80s Movie Villains
Originally Released: March 22, 2017 It's time to root for the bad guys—just this once. This week's Throwback Thursday is part of a special crossover event put together by The 80s League , a collaborative effort started by Dave from 80s Reboot Overdrive . The League brought together several blogs and podcasts (including Return to the '80s ) to celebrate all things retro—and this month's theme is '80s Movie Villains! In this episode: Paul reviews the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot (Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and crew). Robert and Paul discuss Robert's then-controversial article, In Defense of Journey Without Steve Perry , released after Journey was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Neal Schon was being bombarded with questions about Perry's return. A brand new Play This, Not That segment featuring Survivor—because they're more than just "Eye of the Tiger"! And finally, a deep dive into our favorite 80s villains—from Biff Tannen and Hans Gruber to The Kurgan and The Fratellis. 💥 You'll laugh, you'll hiss, and you'll be reminded just how important a great villain is to an unforgettable story. 🕸️ Check out the other 80s League contributors for the 80s movie villains theme: 80s Reboot Overdrive Killer Kitsch Old School Evil Rediscover the 80s Stuck in the 80s Weegiemidget Robert's Return to the '80s article 📩 Got a favorite '80s villain or want to join the discussion? Email Paul at Paul@genxjourneys.net 🎧 Listen & Subscribe ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ Spotify ✅ iHeartRadio ✅ Podbean ✅ PlayerFM 🌎 Connect with Me 📩 Email: paul@genxjourneys.net 📺 YouTube: @GenXJourneys 📷 Instagram: @GenXJourneys 🐦 Twitter/X: @Returntothe80s 📘 Facebook: GenX Journeys 🎥 TikTok: @GenXJourneys 💡 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share it with a fellow GenXer—let's keep this community growing! 🎤 Until next time—embrace the past, own the present, and build an epic future!