{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"GenX Journeys: Stuck in the '80s with Steve Spears","description":"Steve Spears, creator and co-host of Stuck in the \u201980s, joins Paul Stroessner and Suzanne Mattaboni to celebrate 20 years of 80s podcasting\u2014and to discuss his new book, Stuck in the \u201980s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined the Decade. From early podcasting chaos to unforgettable celebrity interviews and the community built along the way, this episode is a nostalgic deep dive into the decade that still connects us.   Steve joins us to talk about his brand-new book: Stuck in the \u201980s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined the Decade The book pulls together stories, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and lessons learned from more than two decades of interviewing the artists, actors, and cultural figures who shaped Generation X. In this episode, we discuss: How Stuck in the \u201980s began as a newspaper assignment in the early days of podcasting What it was like recording episodes with handheld mics at a cafeteria table The nerves (and occasional nausea!) before interviewing legends Interview \u201cmisfires\u201d and what they taught Steve about preparation and connection Why the best interviews happen when you drop the script and just have a conversation How writing the book changed Steve\u2019s perspective on 20 years of work The powerful sense of community built around shared 80s memories The wild fun of The 80s Cruise, theme nights, and Steve\u2019s legendary trivia sessions Why nostalgia isn\u2019t about being \u201cstuck\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s about shared identity and connection Steve\u2019s book is available through major retailers, and fans of the podcast will love the added context, behind-the-scenes reflections, and personal stories that didn\u2019t always make it into the original episodes. Connect with Steve Spears \ud83c\udf0e Website: SIT80s.com Stuck in the '80s Podcast can be found on all podcast apps Order Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade on Amazon Book: Stuck in the \u201980s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined the Decade Connect with Suzanne Mattaboni \ud83d\udd39 Get her book anywhere books are sold, including Kindle Unlimited and onceinalifetimenovel.com \ud83d\udd39 Visit her at suzannemattaboni.com \ud83d\udd39 Follow Suzanne: \ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: @suzannemattaboni80s \ud83d\udc26 X: @suzmattaboni \ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: Suzanne Mattaboni Connect with GenX Journeys \ud83c\udf0e Website: GenXJourneys.net \ud83d\udce9 Email: paul@genxjourneys.net \ud83d\udcfa YouTube: @GenXJourneys \ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: @GenXJourneys \ud83d\udc26 Twitter\/X: @Returntothe80s \ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: GenX Journeys \ud83c\udfa5 TikTok: @GenXJourneys \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to the GenX Journeys Podcast on: \u2705 Apple Podcasts \u2705 Spotify \u2705 iHeartRadio \u2705 Podbean \u2705 PlayerFM ","author_name":"GenX Journeys","author_url":"http:\/\/genxjourneys.net","html":"