Stuck in the '80s Podcast
Stuck in the '80s Podcast, hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams, covers ’80s music, movies, MTV culture and pop culture history through interviews with musicians, actors and VJs. The show has 600 episodes released roughly every week, typically 50 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running ’80s music and film show with a loyal, engaged audience
- 600 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence since 2010 build a deep back catalogue
- Interviews with musicians, actors and MTV figures give listeners access to firsthand stories
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 307 ratings signals strong listener approval
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, retrospective deep dive, listener-style ranking
- Tone
- nostalgic, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode 'Pretty Wrecked: Tracy Viola on Addiction, Recovery and Growing Up in the '80s' discusses addiction and recovery, otherwise content is retrospective music and film discussion.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/stuck-in-the-80s-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id81501666 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/hYzISpbN |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Episode: Backstage at “We Are the ’80s” — 20 Years Later | 2026-10-15 | 47 min |
| When in Rome’s Andrew Mann on “The Promise,” “Human Nature” and What C | 2026-10-03 | 57 min |
| Always Something There to Remind Me: Remembering Pete Byrne of Naked E | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 5 min |
| Live Aid Runaways: Chasing a Dream to the Biggest Concert of the ’80s | 2026-09-17 | 59 min |
| Remembering Dolly Parton: The Songs, Stories and Legacy of an American | 2026-09-10 | 35 min |
| Book of Love and the Synth-Pop Bands We Wish We’d Heard More From | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The longest-running ’80s podcast—featuring interviews with music legends, movie stars, and MTV icons. Deep dives, debates, and Gen X nostalgia every week. Hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams, the show blends sharp takes with insider stories from the people who lived it. From ’80s music and movies to MTV culture and pop culture history, each episode goes deeper than nostalgia to uncover what…
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About Stuck in the '80s Podcast
Stuck in the '80s Podcast is a long-running show that covers ’80s music, movies, MTV culture and pop culture history. Hosted by Steve Spears and Brad Williams, according to the show's feed and website at bleav.com, it mixes interviews with music and film figures and retrospective deep dives. The feed lists 600 episodes, released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 58 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 307 ratings with a 4.6 average and a listing since 2005. Based on those ratings and the show's age, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not published figures. The audience is likely weighted toward listeners aged 35 and older who grew up with the decade, but this is an estimate from the show's content.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $90 to $625 per episode. This suits nostalgia-driven consumer brands, music and entertainment products, and anniversary campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stuck in the '80s Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stuck in the '80s Podcast
How much does Stuck in the '80s Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact rates depend on the terms agreed with the show.
What is Stuck in the '80s Podcast about?
The show covers ’80s music, movies, MTV culture and pop culture history through interviews with musicians, actors and VJs, plus retrospectives and debates. It has released 600 episodes since 2010.
How do I contact Stuck in the '80s Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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