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Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

By: Tyler Fighter and Theodore Bone
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Spun across the threads of time and space, two warriors from a post-apocalyptic world are sent back to the 1980's in search of sacred relics that hold the key to humanities survival. Join Ty Fighter and T-Bone as they probe each and every month throughout the decade of decadence, as they discuss political, cultural, and social movements of the era. Pull up a fry-guy chair, and buckle in for high adventure!

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Episodes
  • SKODEN CINEMA: SKINS (2002) pt. I
    Nov 24 2025

    What?! That's right! Ty Fighter takes the wheel back to bring back SKODEN CINEMA! In this episode, he discusses the gritty reality of the book vs. the 2002 film Skins, directed by indie darling Chris Eyre. Hear him stumble! Listen to his voice give out! Just kidding! Ty discusses the the film Skins- an uncompromising story set on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Join me as I breakdown Adrian C. Louis' novel highlighting generational trauma, survival, resilience, fractured brotherhood, and the lingering scars of colonialism.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Time Barbarians: June 1981
    Aug 24 2025

    One this episode of high adventure, Ty Fighter and T-Bone finds themselves hurled into the crackles of time and find themselves locking helmet horns with June 1981. Topics in this episode include:


    WE'RE IN A RECESSION!

    Ty Fighter confuses Suzanna Hoffs with Suzanne Vega

    Did you know before ACT II microwave popcorn debuted, there was an ACT I?

    Kibbles n' Bits, Kibbles n' Bits, Gotta have more Kibbles n' Bits

    First Wave of Kenner Empire Strikes Back figures hits shelves

    U.S. Air Force attempts to shoot down a missile with a FREAKING LASER

    Velvet Sky is born

    The Curious Case of Ron Settles

    Barbra Walters asked the most insane question to Kathrine Hepburn

    U2 makes their US television debut

    James Earl Ray gets a little prison justice

    Paige Pipkin stuns the 1981 Scripps National Spelling Bee

    CDC is starting to recognize a rare form of cancer in young gay men

    Walton Mountain FALLS to the Yanks

    Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams is released

    Night Flight premieres on USA Network

    A passenger train kills 800 people in India

    The arcade game CENTIPEDE hits the streets

    Israel shits on Iraq for no reason

    The very first true step towards gun control in Martin Groves, Illinois

    Natalie Portman graces planet Earth with her presence

    the curtain closes on the Muppet Show

    LaserDisc hits store shelves

    Boy falls in well

    MLB STRIKES

    Clash of the Titans hits theaters

    RAIDERS.OF.THE.LOST.FUCKING.ARK

    Queen Elizabeth assassination attempt

    Charles Manson interviewed for the first time since his incarceration

    NO NUKES concert

    Oklahoma botches yet ANOTHER execution

    USS Ohio launches

    Classic lineup of Pink Floyd performs the Wall for the final time

    Stealth Fighter F117 test flights

    AIDS officially recognized

    Sandra Day O'Connor serves on the US Supreme Court

    Cannonball Run hits theaters

    Disney re-releases Herbie Rides Again

    Superman II flies into theaters

    13 year old Celine Dion makes her first television debut in Canada

    a horrible day for mountain climbing

    Steely Dan breaks up

    John McEnroe loses his mind

    Mark David Chapman shocks the courtroom

    The James Bond flick For Your Eyes Only debuts

    Charlie's Angels solves their final case

    Women avoid the draft

    Stripes. Bill Murray in Stripes. That is all

    The Great Muppet Caper

    First paintball game is played. Shocking Arnold Schwarzenegger link

    The RAPTURE didn't happen

    Terry Fox dies

    Nuclear bombs vs. Jerry Lee Lewis


    Tell a friend!









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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Time Barbarians: May 1981
    Jul 10 2025

    This month is chocked full of serial killings and hijacking- Trigger Warning! On this episode, the boys are sent back to infiltrate the Swedish Bikini Team. Hijinks ensue...


    Topics include

    The release of Friday the 13th part II #Jasonvorhees

    Season finale of Dallas season 4

    Frequent Flying becomes the norm

    Spain infected with Toxic Oil Syndrome

    Radio show Rockline premiers in Los Angeles

    Russian cosmonauts spot a floating barbell in space

    Asian artist draws ire by winning the Vietnam War memorial competition

    Jerry Seinfeld performs on television for the first time

    Love summer camp films? The Burning premieres

    Results from the Battle of the Network Stars

    The Midtown Slasher apprehended

    NBC's Salute to Motherhood

    Bob Marley dies

    Release the BUTTHOLE CUT #buttholecut

    Pope John Paul II shot! No word on if his back pockets survived

    Diana Ross leaves Motown

    China gets its first FEMALE Head of State

    Kill and Kill Again!

    Harlem Globetrotters land on Gilligan's Island

    SCTV tries to top SNL

    The first newspaper article about AIDS runs

    NY Islanders win the Stanley Cup

    Legend of the Lone Ranger hits the cineplex

    Eight is Enough folds

    The Ripper Crew from Chicago kills and kills again

    Spider-Dan strikes again!!

    Roger Wheeler is MURDERED

    John Waters Polyester is released in ODORAMA

    Buster Douglas begins his boxing career

    From the Tablet of Ty Fighter Moment in History

    Ty Fighter shills a CD. Buy it













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    1 hr and 3 mins
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