Topic: One Hit Wonders

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Hornbag
Episode 345 2:24:27 - 2:28:40

345: Hornbag

Media Nostalgia for the 1980s and Movie Promotions

A segment on "Good Morning America" celebrating the 1980s and "one-hit wonders" is analyzed as a likely stealth promotion for the remake of the movie "Footloose." Adam Curry reflects on his time at MTV during the 1987 market crash and questions the sudden media push to reframe the 80s as a creative peak. The hosts conclude that most "nostalgia" segments are tied to upcoming product releases.