Technology And Tech From The 80S, 90S And Early 2000S Episodes

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, I am joined by John Abendshein, author of "Home But Alone No More: A Memoir From the Owner of the House That Made Movie History." John lived in the famous "Home Alone" house before, during, and after the filming of the holiday classic. In his book, he shares how this came about, the aftermath following the film's release, and why this movie continues to resonate with viewers more than three decades after its initial release. In...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we are taking a look back at some infamous music videos from the 1980s and 1990s that feature warehouses and scaffolding as the setting. I realize this episode is a bit niche, but I think you will appreciate the focus on some memorable music videos. This episode is marked as explicit because I quote a few lyrics from Queen Latifah's song UNITY which has some adult language in it. I mentioned my recent guest appeara...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by author Zachary Downing, whose new book, "Manhattan to Montauk," is available now! In this latest work, Zach tells the story of a young man who has just graduated from college and is trying to navigate his early adult life, experiencing several life-changing interactions and relationships along the way. Set in 1995 New York, the book transports readers back to this beloved era. During our conversation, we discuss not...

Send us a text Thanks for tuning in! In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fascinating world of Retro Technology, specifically examining the overhead projector, microfiche, and word processor! You will learn how these technologies came out, what they were used for, and why they ultimately have found a spot in your local landfill (unfortunately). I found a ton of great resources about these relics, take a look: Overheads Microfiche & more Microfiche (BU Article) Word Proces...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, Chris Morgan joins us once again to take a another deep dive into television shows of the 1990s, but this time our approach is completely different! I had the chance to pick Chris's brain for a bit about 90s TV shows by asking him a multitude of different questions ranging from- "which 90s TV show had the worst theme song?" to "which kid's game show of the '90s could compete with 'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" Chris is not onl...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by Journalist, Author, and Market Analyst, Ross Benes! Ross has written extensively on the subjects of sex, culture, and the entertainment industry. In this episode, we take a look at the year 1999 and the "Trash Culture" that was so dominant during the last year of the century. We discuss topics like talk shows (Jerry Spring, Ricky Lake), the theatrics of professional wrestling, Limp Bizkit and so much more! You can find...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we are taking a deep dive into some relics of the past, in particular the 80s toys, electronics, and more that Jason Lady and I would love to have! Join us as we discuss our top 10 wish list items from the 1980s! You can find Jason, here: https://www.jasonrlady.com/ Check out old Sears & JC Penney Catalogs, here: https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ Listen to the '80s and '90s Uncensored' podcast! Yours truly has been on several episodes...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On this episode we are taking a look back at some of the most popular novelty items and gifts from the 90s and early 2000s. From Big Mouth Billy Bass to Anne Geddes, there is so much to cover on episode #100. Enjoy! Links mentioned on this episode: 80s and 90s Uncensored Podcast: https://the80sand90s.com/podcast Podchums: https://www.podchums.com/ (Very detailed) Article on Magic Eye: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-hidden-history-of-magic-eye-the-optic...

Send us a Text Message. Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined once again by Brieanna Wilkoff and Jason Lady as the two authors face off in a friendly game of '80s and '90s Trivia! Both of them have been so encouraging and supportive of the show. Enjoy! At the end of this episode, I mentioned a few podcasts that I was recently a guest on: Binge Movies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/teen-adaptations-ranked/id1448206267?i=1000657748579 No Shame on U: https://podcas...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by pop-culture author, Chris Morgan! Chris has written quite extensively on the subject of pop culture in magazines, and several of his books! He has written about Mystery Science Theatre, Nickelodeon and in his latest book entitled "99 Episodes That Defined the '90s: Television Milestones from Arsenio to Homer to Yada Yada Yada," he takes a deep dive into the fascinating television shows of the 1990s. Here are a few places you can find C...

Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined once again by author, '80s lover, and my friend, Jason Lady! We decided to discuss a very niche topic - faux wood, which was popular in households, cars, and electronics in the '70s and '80s. You will learn some of the backstory behind why faux wood became so popular as well as hear our memories of growing up surrounded by said "wood." From TV trays to station wagons, to vans, to credenzas, no faux wood topic is off the table! Here are sever...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the history of the camcorder. From the early days of film reels to Betamax cameras to VHS camcorders, we will touch on the technology that made home video recording not only possible, but popular! On this episode I mentioned the first noted "home video" captured in 1888. You can see that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc-L9_4jGc4 Support the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all thin...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we are taking a trip back to the 1990s where we will be looking at all of the top-selling holiday toys for each year from 1990-1999! It's a fascinating look back at a time when people would do WHATEVER it took to get a popular toy! I mentioned a few other relevant episodes I've done over the years, you can check them out here: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-podcast-50-teenage-mutant-ninja...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we are taking a trip back to the 80s/90s to learn about the history of America Online (later AOL). America Online was the brainchild of Steve Case, a man who knew that this internet "stuff" was going to get big and he wanted to build community via the internet. You'll learn about what led up to America Online's development, the company's surge to the top of the technology field, and it's ultimate crash and burn. AOL was the first exposure my sister and...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we are taking a look back at our first cars, specifically my listener and follower's cars. A few weeks ago I asked my followers on both Twitter and Instagram to share what their first car was. I got a ton of responses so I wanted to compile that list, do some research, and put together an episode so here it is! We will be taking a look back at vehicles such as the 2001 Toyota Rav 4, the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and more!...

Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by the one and only Amy Fagan from the Grounded in Maine Podcast! I had the pleasure of chatting and quizzing her on all-things 90s Pop Culture. It was awesome to finally connect "on air." You can find Amy's podcast here: https://www.groundedinmaine.com/ You can find Amy's Jam business here: https://amysgardenjam.com/ The Play Break Games Etsy store can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlayBreakGames?ref=shop-header-name...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we will be taking a look back at some of the most well-known and beloved school supply brands from the 80s and 90s including Mead, Lisa Frank, Five Star, Trapper Keeper, and JanSport. You will learn about the early days of the companies, what they are known for, and where they stand in the current school supply market. It was a really fascinating trip down memory lane and I think you will love it as much as I did! At the end of this episode, I mentioned...

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 show we will be discussing retro-tech once again, this time touching on phones, cell phones, calling cards, calling collect, pagers and so much more! Thank you to a listener, Jacklyn for the suggestion! This fits the theme of the show perfectly :) Contact me anytime! Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: popcultureretrospective Please rate the show and share with a friend!

Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast. On today's episode you will learn all about one of the most successful portable music players of all time, the Sony Walkman. First released in 1979, the Walkman would be produced for 40 years and would sell over 385 million units. Listen and learn how this amazing device all started with, well, Opera! You can contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: popcultureretr...

Thank you so very much for tuning in to today's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On this show, you will learn all about the history of the VCR - the infamous Video Cassette Recorder that could be found in most family rooms all over America beginning in the 1970s. You will learn about the precursors (i.e. Catrivision) to the VCR as well as it's successors which subsequently led to it's demise (DVDs, Streaming services). Further, we'll also touch on the console wars where VHS and ...

Welcome to Episode #5 - Nintendo & The Wizard! On today's show, you will learn everything you wanted to know about Nintendo including it's origins in Japan, what the company developed prior to the Video Game console, including a remote controlled vaccuum! You will also learn all about the connection between Nintendo, the Walt Disney Company and Popeye! Finally, you will discover just how much money I put toward Nintendo versus my Sister. We will also (briefly) discuss the 1989 film, the Wizard ...