Television Shows Of The 80S Episodes

These shows cover popular shows from the 1980s, primarily comedies or sitcoms.
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 w…
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 signific…
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 …
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 awes…
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 excellen…
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 …
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 wil…
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 …
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 thr…
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 so…
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 ca…
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 …
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 evolv…