Broadcasting live from the Belmont Theater Studios, Big Red & The Shebs fire up the nostalgia machine for a wild ride through Belmont, California’s legendary Belmont Theater — the 1980s hangout where movie dreams, laughter, and teenage chaos collided, especially during those unforgettable midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

From there, the Chums celebrate the spirit of the era through one of its greatest icons: John Belushi. From Animal House to The Blues Brothers, Belushi wasn’t just funny — he was a cultural force of nature who reshaped comedy with raw energy, fearless rebellion, and heart. We dive into his meteoric rise, his struggles, and why his influence still looms large over every performer bold enough to go big, loud, and unapologetically human.

Next, the conversation turns to the surprising history of swearing — how “bad words” evolved from forbidden to fundamental in the way we express emotion, build connection, and earn authenticity.

Finally, the show closes with a head-nodding trip through the birth of 1980s rap — a movement that exploded from New York block parties to the global stage. Big Red & The Shebs celebrate the pioneers who turned poetry into protest and rhythm into rebellion: Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, and more. It was an era when turntables were weapons, lyrics were lightning, and hip-hop became the raw voice of a generation — shaping style, attitude, and social awareness that still define music today.

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