Extinct Stores And Restaurants Of The 80S And 90S Episodes

Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented and creative author as well as an 80's Pop Culture lover, just like me! On this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of Jason's favorite aspects of retro pop culture - the infamous food & beverage mascots! You will learn all about the backstory behind some of your favorite food and beverage mascots from yesteryear including (but not limited to): Mr. Peanut, Fred the Baker, Cool Spot, and the...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we are going to take a look at the history of department store and shopping mall photography studios! We will be talking about Olan Mills, CPI Corp, and Glamour Shots! If you grew up during the 70s or 80s, and even the 90s, there is a very good chance you experienced taking family photos here. On today's show, I mentioned my recent guest appearance on the Generation S Podcast! You can find that fantastic show, and that episode here: https://podcasts...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I welcome Brian from Totally Toys, who is passionate about toys from childhood and an expert! From the Pee Wee Herman doll to Legos to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Brian and I will help stir up some nostalgia for listeners today on this episode! You can find Brian in his Facebook group - all focused on toys! https://www.facebook.com/groups/557782806323525 Here is a link to his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/totallytoysmi/ Support the sho...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a continued look back at more extinct and disappearing restaurant chains from the 80s and 90s. You will learn what the motivation for TGI Fridays was, what creepy mascot the Ground Round used and so much more! Please tell me what restaurants I left off the list! What are your memories from dining establishments of yesteryear? Email me and I may share it on a future show! popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: @popcultureretros...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look at some of the now extinct and slowly disappearing restaurant chains of the 80s and 90s including places like Chi-Chi's, Bob's Big Boy, Bennigan's and Showbiz Pizza. You will learn the backstory of the restaurants as well as fascinating information that you may not have been aware of. I found so much information that there will be a continuing episode released in the next few weeks. Here are some links to information about Sho...

Thank for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode you will learn all about the extinct department and big box stores that most of us grew up shopping at. You will learn the backstory behind Circuit City, Radio Shack and Midwestern favorites like Marshall Fields and the Boston Store. I referenced an Onion article which discusses Linens 'N' Things and the memorable contents of their store, as only the onion can do: https://local.theonion.com/new-linens-n-shit-opens-...

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, you will learn the backstory behind some of the most memorable (and not so memorable) mall stores and fashions from the 1980s and 1990s. Tight roll your jeans and kick up your feet, relax and enjoy! Please subscribe to the show and rate on iTunes! Thank you for the support! Please feel free to connect with me: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: popcultureretrospecti...