Episodes

Sept. 5, 2025

#111 - Shel Silverstein

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! Welcome back! After a summer hiatus due to my crazy schedule, we are back! On today's show, we will be talking about Shel Silverstein, the beloved author, songwriter, playwright, and frequent visitor to the Playboy Mansion (I'm not kidding!). You will learn h…

May 31, 2025

#110 - The Anniversary Show Celebrating 5 years of Retro Pop Culture Memories

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we are taking a look back at 5 YEARS of pop culture memories. I launched this podcast on May 24, 2020 and I cannot believe that 5 years has just flown by! We will take a look back at funny moments from the show, popular episodes, listener comm…

May 14, 2025

#109 - A Conversation about 1995 with Author Zachary Downing

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, expe…

Guests: Zachary , zachary downing

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

March 26, 2025

#107 - Retro Tech: Overhead Projectors, Microfiche & Word Processors!

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...

March 15, 2025

#106: An in-depth discussion with John Kinsner, creator and producer of "Labyrinth in Concert."

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by with John Kinsner, the founder of Black Ink Presents, an intriguing company that creates unforgettable experiences for its clients. His latest project in...

Guest: John Kinsner

March 9, 2025

#105: A Conversation with John Lacy and Rachel Bailit about the realities of being a child star and their new movie.

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 bein...

March 1, 2025

#104 - 25 Questions about '90s Television Shows with Pop Culture Author, Chris Morgan

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 chan...

Guest: Chris Morgan

Feb. 18, 2025

#103 - A Discussion on the year 1999 and Trash Pop Culture with Ross Benes

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. I...

Guest: Ross Benes

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

Nov. 23, 2024

#100 - Novelty Crap & Gag Gifts from the '90s and early 2000s

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 ...

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 19, 2024

#98 - Finding healing through pop culture and the music of Tori Amos w/special guest, Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek

Send us a Text Message. Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, who is a professor, author, and pop culture podcast host! She has thoroughly researched and studied the impact of...

Guest: Adrienne Trier-Bieniek

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...

Guests: Jason R. Lady , Brieanna Wilkoff

May 3, 2024

#96 - A History of Fans & Fandom with author and fandom expert, Holly Swinyard!

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by Holly Swinyard, an expert on all things Fans and Fandom! Who knew that fandom and fan clubs/conventions date back hundreds of years? Who knew it was because of ded...

Guest: Holly Swinyard

April 24, 2024

#95 - Our Top 10 One Hit Wonders of the 1980s with Jason Lady!

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am once again joined by honorary co-host, Jason Lady! In this episode we take a deep dive into the one-hit wonders of the '80s and as always we had a fun, yet informative conversa...

Guest: Jason R. Lady

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 8, 2024

#93 - Revisiting classic National Crime Prevention Council PSAs with McGruff the Crime Dog & Paul DelPonte, NCPC Executive Director!

Thank you for tuning in! On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog! That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice! McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of t...

Guest: McGruff the Crime Dog®

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...

Guest: Stan Zimmerman

Feb. 13, 2024

#91 - Tracy Chapman: the incredible story of a gifted musician before (and after) her iconic duet with Luke Combs

Please note a correction: Tracy Chapman's debut album was released in 1988, not 1987. Also, the track list for this album may have been edited in when I referenced the Crossroad's album. Late-night editing is not without co...

Feb. 2, 2024

#90 - Revisiting '90s TV shows with pop culture author Chris Morgan!

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 My...

Guest: Chris Morgan

Jan. 25, 2024

#89 - Faux Wood Memories from the '80s with Jason Lady!

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...

Guest: Jason R. Lady

Jan. 12, 2024

#88 - A Brief History of the Camcorder

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 ho...