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Television Shows Of The 80S Episodes

These shows cover popular shows from the 1980s, primarily comedies or sitcoms.
May 9, 2025

Episode #108 - Drastic Hair Changes of Celebrities of the 80s and 90s

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode I am joined by Jason Lady, a professional in the field of Human Resources, a published author, a lover of all things '80s, and a frequent guest on the podcast! In this episode, we are talking about the drastic hair changes that many celebri…
Guest: Jason R. Lady
Feb. 1, 2025

#102: Disco Mickey Mouse & Totally Minnie

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we are taking a deep dive into Disneyland Records (now Walt Disney Records) and two of their classic children's albums, Disco Mickey Mouse and Totally Minnie. My sist...
Dec. 21, 2024

#101: Our 80s Holiday Wish Lists with Jason Lady!

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...
Guest: Jason R. Lady
Oct. 30, 2024

#99 - Tina Turner: her life, career, and impact

Send us a text Thanks for tuning in! It's been a minute since I released an episode, but I am so excited to be back! It's crazy how much I missed talking about nostalgia and my sister :) In this episode, we are taking a loo...
June 13, 2024

#97 - '80s & '90s Pop Culture Trivia w/Brieanna Wilkoff and Jason Lady!

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 e...
April 18, 2024

#94 - '90s Con Recap (2024)

Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we are taking an inside look at this year's '90s Con held at the Hartford Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Last year I attended this event for the first time so I was exc...
March 1, 2024

#92 - Interview with TV and movie writer, director, and author, Stan Zimmerman!

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Stan Zimmerman! He has written for many beloved television shows including "The Golden Girls," "Roseanne," and "Gilmore Girls." He has also wr...
Dec. 18, 2023

#86 - Our Top 10 Favorite Food & Beverage Mascots from the 80s and 90s with three-peat guest, Jason Lady!

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 ...
Guest: Jason R. Lady
Dec. 11, 2023

#85: Interview with Author and 80's Lover, Brieanna Wilkoff!

On today's episode, I get the chance to sit down with author Brieanna Wilkoff, whose debut novel is entitled "I'll Be There for You."  It is a beautiful book that follows the journey of a young woman who is facing a significant loss in her life and is also trying to figure out how best to cope with…
Nov. 3, 2023

#83 - Our favorite soundtracks from 80's movies with (return) special guest, Jason R. Lady!

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by author and certified Gen X'er, Jason R. Lady! We got a chance to share our favorite soundtracks from 80's movies with each other, which includes a top 10 list and s...
Guest: Jason R. Lady
Sept. 26, 2023

#80 - 90's Pop Culture Trivia w/Amy from the Grounded in Maine Podcast!

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 aweso...
Guest: Amy Fagan
Aug. 17, 2023

#77 - Interview with Author, Professor, and Media Expert Saul Austerlitz!

Thank you for tuning in! I am so happy to share this episode with the wonderful listeners of the show! On this episode, I welcome author, professor, and media expert Saul Austerlitz! Saul is the author of several excellent...
July 17, 2023

#75 - Classic Nickelodeon Games & Sports Shows from the '80s and '90s with Dan from the Generation S Podcast!

Thank you for tuning in! I am joined by Dan from the Generation S Podcast on today's show, a fabulous podcast that revisits the 90s and early 2000s! If you love my content, you will love his show as well! In today's episode,...
Guest: Dan Kemp
June 20, 2023

Episode #72 : 5 of the Forgotten, Obscure, and Short-Lived Cartoons of the 1980s and 1990s!

Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, we will look back at some of the most bizarre and long-lost cartoon series of the 1980s and 1990s including Heathcliff, The Popples, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Wish Kid, and Camp C...
May 24, 2023

#71 - Our Top 10 Favorite Toys from the 80s and 90s with Brian from Totally Toys!

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...
March 17, 2023

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #65 - Black Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s Part II

Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, we will look back at four additional (and notable) sitcoms from the 80s and 90s that featured a predominately black cast. We will discuss the Cosby Show, A Different World, The F...
Feb. 20, 2023

Pop Culture Retrospective Episode #62 - Black Sitcoms/Sitcoms led by Black Actors from the 80s and 90s Part I

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we will be taking a look back at the rise of the black sitcom in the 80s and 90s. This was an important period of time because for once, people of color could see themselves thro...
Dec. 15, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #57 - 3 of the most WTF Children's TV shows of the 1980s!

Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at some of the most bizarre children's shows of the 1980s including: Dumbo's Circus, Welcome to Pooh Corner and Zoobilee Zoo! You will hear som...
June 9, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast # 53 - Popular Toy & Cartoon Bears of the 1980s

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the most popular toy and cartoon bears from the 1980s, specially Teddy Ruxpin, The Care Bears and Gummi Bears. You will learn how they cam...
May 26, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #52 - Soul Train : The Hippest Trip in America

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show you will learn all about the history of Soul Train, one of the longest running television shows in American history. You will learn how the show got started and by whom, as well as t...
April 28, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast # 51 - The History of Slime on Nickelodeon

Thanks for tuning in! On today's show you will learn about the history of Slime - the green, sticky liquid that has made frequent appearances on Nickelodeon since the early 1980s. You will learn how the idea for it came to ...
March 25, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #50 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a staple in many children's toy boxes and VHS players in the 80s and 90s. What started as a simple sketch evolve...
Feb. 2, 2022

Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s!

Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look back at 5 classic tv series, aimed at 'tweenagers that ran on Nickelodeon during the 1990s. You will learn some of the backstory, behind the scenes in...
Dec. 4, 2021

Pop Culture Retrospective #44 - Oprah Winfrey : The backstory behind one of the most successful women in our lifetime!

Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn about the backstory behind Oprah Winfrey, one of the most successful media moguls of all time. You'll h...