Television Shows Of The 90S Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we are discussing an infamous comic strip character who had a profound impact on my life, and that would be Dennis the Menace! Join me as we look back to his first appearance in newspapers in 1951, and all of the incarnations we've experienced over the last 75 years. In this episode, I mentioned my appearance on another fellow Pop Culture Podcast show, Retromade. You can find this awesome show here. I...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented author, certified Gen X'er, and nostalgia nerd much like myself! In this episode, we take a look at our top 10 favorite tv commercial jingles, which we remember fondly from our childhoods, growing up in the '80s and '90s. I created a playlist on YouTube of our favorite jingles, you can check that out here. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.c...

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 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 celebrities have made over the years and also celebrities who are known for their hair, whether that be what is (or is not) on top of their head, as well as facial hair. From John Oates, to Yan...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show I am joined by Rachel Bailit and John Lacy, both experienced actors and teachers in the field of entertainment. In this episode we take a look at the dark side of being a child actor and how the challenges faced by young Hollywood inspired a new independent film written and directed by John Lacy. The movie is entitled "Everyone Asked About You" and stars Lacy, and Rachel Bailit as a former child actor who tries to make it as an adult actor,...

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 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! 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 excited to go back this year with some experience under my belt. You will feel like you are at the event with me as we explore all that the conference has to offer including vendors, activities, celebrities, panels, and more! I took a lot of notes and recorded a ton of audio so I...

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 written for some hilarious movies including both "Brady Bunch" films. During our interview, we talked about Stan's childhood and how that lead him to his fascinating career. It was so nice to speak with him about his journey. Enjoy! Here's where you can find Stan: IMBD Profil...

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...

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 that loss and feel a sense of belonging when she feels so disconnected.  The story also incorporates a lot of 80's pop culture into it, including references to music, fashions, and more!  I LOVED the book and it was so easy to talk with Brieanna about her inspiration for the book as well as to reminisce about our childhoods growing up in the 80s and 90s.

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! 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 titles including: Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy, Sitcom: A History in 24 Episodes from I Love Lucy to Community, and Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era. His work has also appeared in well-known publications such ...

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, we deeply dive into the fantastic games and sports shows from Nickelodeon's golden age, including Double Dare, Wild and Crazy Kids, Nick Arcade, and Legends of the Hidden Temple. You can find Dan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-s/id1636598...

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 Candy! You'll learn a bit about the backstory of some of the shows, the characters and the talented voice actors behind them, and so much more! On this episode, I announced that the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast has a new sponsor - Protocol Labs! They have created some of...

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode! On today's show, I am excited to welcome Jane from the Jane for Short YouTube channel. I found an amazing documentary series she did about the Wayans family and the show, In Living Color a few weeks ago and I knew I had to have her on the podcast to discuss the backstory behind the famous family and the hilarious TV show. Thankfully she responded to my inquiry and I was so happy to have her on! Jane provided a ton of information about the e...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we are taking a look at an episode of Sex and the City and two episodes of Friends with the help of my new friends, Aprill and Ashley from the 90's Noise Podcast. You can find their show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I0sCq4tNrpbPAF9KxUaX8 You can also find 90's Noise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/90snoise/ Enjoy the show! Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Follow me on Insta...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, you will get to hear about my experience attending 90's con two weeks ago in Hartford, CT. You will hear about which celebrities were there, a bit about the vendors, the panels offered and more! You can learn more about 90's Con and other pop-culture-related conferences here: https://www.thats4entertainment.com/90scon My blog post, which includes more photos from 90's Con can be found here: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/blog/ Night Owl De...

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 Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Family Matters. You'll learn some behind-the-scenes information about the various cast members and some fun facts! This is one of my all-time favorite sitcom moments where Carlton dances to the Oprah theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISkD...

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 through the actors in various sitcoms such as Diff'rent Strokes, Gimmie a Break, 227, and Amen. These are the shows we will look at today and part II will cover the Cosby Show, a Different World, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Family Matters. Please consider becoming a subscrib...

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 the impact it had on popular culture. This episode was suggested by my Dad and when you listen, you will learn why! Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter : @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective

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 be, what it was made from and where it can be found today. We will also briefly touch on some of the game shows it has been used for over the years (i.e. Double Dare, Wild & Crazy Kids, etc.). So kick back, relax and enjoy the show! Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretr...

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 evolved into a comic book which then took off into toys, a television series and so much more! So kick back, relax and enjoy! Contact me anytime: Email- popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram - @popcultureretrospective Twitter- @popcultureretro