Year In Pop 1990

In the nineteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by Peter Winson & Shawn Kidd to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1990. The guys talk in depth about the Reds & A’s facing off in The World Series; Super Bowl XXIII; Buster Douglas’ upset knockout of Mike Tyson; the Newhart series finale; Mr. Belvedere; Dream On; the debut of Beverly Hills, 90210; The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine & Goodfellas.

Year In Pop - 1989

In the eighteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1989. The guys talk in depth about the legacies of Lucille Ball & Billy Martin; The “Earthquake Series” between the A’s & Giants; Pete Rose’s lifetime ban from baseball; The Arsenio Hall Show; the TV series “Coach”; Andrew “Dice” Clay hosting SNL; Milli Vanilli; Batman & Harlem Nights.

Year In Pop - 1988

In the seventeenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1988. The guys talk in depth about Kirk Gibson’s dramatic World Series home run; Wayne Gretsky’s final season with the Edmonton Oilers; The Wonder Years; Just The Ten Of Us; Mike Myers joining SNL; George Michael’s “Faith” album; Rain Man & Child’s Play.

Year In Pop - 1987

In the sixteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1987. The guys talk in depth about Mike Tyson’s Punch Out; the passing of “The Great One” Jackie Gleason; the launch of the Fox Broadcasting Co,; the New York Giants’ victory in Super Bowl XXI; “The Super Fight” Hagler vs. Leonard; Married…With Children; Remote Control; the albums “Slippery When Wet” & “Licensed To Ill”; Fatal Attraction & The Princess Bride.

Year In Pop - 1986

In the fifteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1986. The guys talk in depth about The Legend Of Zelda; Hands Across America; the 1986 Mets’ World Series victory; Bo Jackson; L.A. Law; Double Dare; Pee Wee’s Playhouse; the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy; The Karate Kid Part II & Top Gun.

Year In Pop- 1985

In the fourteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1985. The guys talk in depth about the NES; “New” Coke; Coach from Cheers; The I-70 World Series; Patrick Ewing; WrestleMainia; Howard Cosell; the end of the Dukes Of Hazzard; Elmo; USA For Africa; Live Aid; Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA album; Spies Like Us & Back To The Future.
 

The Year In Pop: 1982

In the eleventh episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1982. The guys talk in depth about the debut of Late Night With David Letterman; the passing of John Belushi; The “Suds Series”, “The Catch”; The A-Team; Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album; Rocky III & E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

The Year In Pop: 1981

In the tenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1981. The guys talk in depth about the Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana; Donkey Kong; 1981 MLB Players’ Strike; New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor; Hill Street Blues; You Can’t Do That On Television; the assassination attempts on President Reagan & Pope John Paul II; the launch of MTV & Raiders Of The Lost Ark.

The Year In Pop: 1980

In the ninth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1980. The guys talk in depth about the Rubik’s Cube, the start of the New York Islanders’ dynasty, The No Mas Fight, The Miracle On Ice, the Who Shot Jr? phenomenon, the death of John Lennon, 9 To 5 & Xanadu.

The Year In Pop: 1979

In the eighth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1979. The guys talk in depth about the launch of ESPN; the deaths of John Wayne and Thurman Munson; Magic Johnson entering the NBA; The Dukes of Hazzard; The Facts of Life; the Village People; Rocky II; The Jerk & The Muppet Movie.

The Year In Pop: 1978

In the seventh episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1978. The guys talk in depth about The Boston Massacre; the debuts of Mork And Mindy, Taxi & Diff’rent Strokes; Jonestown; the dominance of the brothers Gibb on the Billboard charts; Billy Joel’s 52nd Street album; Animal House and Grease. 

The Year In Pop: 1977

In the sixth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1977. The guys talk in depth about Reggie Jackson’s three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series; Seattle Slew’s winning The Triple Crown; Three’s Company; the groundbreaking mini-series Roots; the New York City Blacout; The Summer of Sam; the death of Elvis Presley; Billy Joel’s album “The Stranger”; Smokey And The Bandit & Star Wars. 

PTBN's Year in Pop: 1976

In the fifth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1976. The guys talk in depth about the 1976 election of President Jimmy Carter; “The Greatest NBA Game Ever Played"; The Muppet Show; game shows of the 70’s; the emergence of disco music; The Bad News Bears; and Rocky.

PTBN's Year in Pop: 1975

In the fourth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1975. The guys talk in depth about the end of the Vietnam War; Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine”; “Thrilla In Manilla”; Welcome Back, Kotter; the first season of Saturday Night Live; Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run” album; The Rocky Horror Picture Show; and Jaws.

PTBN's Year in Pop: 1974

In the third episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1974. The guys talk in depth about President Nixon’s resignation, “The Rumble In The Jungle”, Hank Aaron’s breaking of Babe Ruth’s career home run record, Happy Days, Little House On The Prairie & Blazing Saddles.