The '80s didn't care about your fingers | DNA didn't care about Rob Lowe

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This week we give you the Lowe down on Rob's family and Paulo just doesn't understand genetics. A recent air-fryer purchase reminded Paulo of the Ghosts of Kitchen Appliances past and wonders why people in the 80s loved to julienne their veggies. Simon and Simon says in Dori's viewing recommendation and what does Paulo's movie have to do with Ryan Reynolds and a prostate exam?
Everything we discuss in this show can be found on @That80sShowSA on Facebook. This podcast originally plays as a radio show with music that we have to remove - here are the songs we spoke about and played:
Never let me down again - Depeche Mode.
Bad Boys - Wham!
Straight Up - Paula Abdul.
La Isla Bonita - Madonna.

10 Feb 2023 English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Music Interviews Paulo and Dori

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