Episodes
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 ex…
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 …
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…
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 c…
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 M…
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 electronic…
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 h…
Dec. 22, 2023
#87 - The Top Selling Holiday Toys of the 1990s, spanning 1990-1999!
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 peo…
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…
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…
Dec. 6, 2023
#84 - The History of America Online (AOL)
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 inter…
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 …
Oct. 24, 2023
#82 - Interview with author and pop-culture fanatic, Jason R. Lady!
Thank you so much for tuning in to the show! On today's episode I am joined by an incredibly talented author and a Gen X'er who loves the 1980s as much as I do, Jason R. Lady! Jason has written several books set during th…
Oct. 4, 2023
#81 - Our first cars: A listener episode!
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 …
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…
Sept. 8, 2023
#79 - The history of your favorite school supply brands from the 80s and 90s!
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 JanSpor…
Sept. 6, 2023
#78 - Interview with artist, entrepreneur and dad, Asher Laub!
Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by an extremely talented musician, Mr. Asher Laub! Asher started playing violin when he was just 2 years old and his passion and gift for music has led to an impressive c…
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 23, 2023
#76 - The History of Department Store & Shopping Mall Photography Studios
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 gr…
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…
July 14, 2023
#74: Our Top 10 Favorite Movies from the 80s and 90s with John from the Serious and Silliness Podcast!
Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show, I get the chance to chat with John Livia from the Serious and Silliness Podcast! He is a Gen X'er who was kind enough to join me for a lengthy discussion about our favorite…
July 8, 2023
#73 - 5 MORE of the Forgotten, Obscure and Short-Lived Cartoons of the 1980s!
Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, we are continuing to look back at some of the forgotten cartoons of yesteryear, specifically from the 1980s. We will examine some shows you may have forgotten including Shirt T…
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…