Episodes

Thank for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode you will learn all about the extinct department and big box stores that most of us grew up shopping at. You will learn the backstory behind Circuit City, Radio Shack and Midwestern favorites like Marshall Fields and the Boston Store. I referenced an Onion article which discusses Linens 'N' Things and the memorable contents of their store, as only the onion can do: https://local.theonion.com/new-linens-n-shit-opens-...

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, you will learn the backstory behind some of the most memorable (and not so memorable) mall stores and fashions from the 1980s and 1990s. Tight roll your jeans and kick up your feet, relax and enjoy! Please subscribe to the show and rate on iTunes! Thank you for the support! Please feel free to connect with me: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: popcultureretrospecti...

Thank you for tuning in to today's episode, it's about Kathy Griffin, one of the most naturally talented and funny comedians to be on stage in the past several decades. On today's show, you will learn all about what drove her to a life in show business as well as the difficult situations she has dealt with behind the scenes. On this episode, I mentioned a funny bit where Kathy Griffin impersonates Celine Dion and pokes fun at her Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas. I forgot that some of the lan...

Enjoying the show? Please rate it on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Tell your friends and family about the show! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective! On this show, we will be discussing the 1992 holiday classic, the Muppet Christmas Carol. This movie came out the same year as Home Alone 2 : Lost in New York, but this adaptation of the classic book by Charles Dickens is by far the superior holiday movie of that year! You will learn all about what events lead u...

Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, you will learn all about the life of Usher Raymond the IV, one of the most successful recording artists of all time. You will learn about his early days performing in his church's choir to selling 1 million album copies in a week. You will hear about Usher's hits during his 25+ year career and one of his most epic fails, the song "Dot Com." You can see a (audio based) video for it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnpuNOEDc3c You can contact me an...

Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast. On today's episode you will learn all about one of the most successful portable music players of all time, the Sony Walkman. First released in 1979, the Walkman would be produced for 40 years and would sell over 385 million units. Listen and learn how this amazing device all started with, well, Opera! You can contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: popcultureretr...

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective. On today's show we will be discussing Frida Kahlo, one of the most famous artists of all time. She has achieved more success posthumously than she did when she was alive which is a testament to her impact. Frida was a symbol of creativity, feminism and resiliency for anyone who knew or knows her following her passing in 1954. On today's episode you will learn about Frida's early life, a tragic accident that ...

Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, we will be re-living the glory days of Robert Van Winkle aka Vanilla Ice. 1991 was most certainly the year of Vanilla Ice as he could be found on MTV, awards shows, on bookstore shelves and toy store shelves all over the world. However, just as quickly as he rose to fame, his fall out of the lime light crashed and crashed hard. On this episode you will learn about his life before "Ice, Ice, Baby" became ...

Thank you so much for tuning in to the latest episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show we will be revisiting the 1985 Disney Film, Return to Oz. The target audience for this film was young children, but as you'll soon learn/remember this film was quite terrifying, especially to me and my sister. On today's show you will find out who the dreaded Wheelers are, what the evil Princess had a collection of and why this movie was both unique and horrifying for it's time! I men...

Thank you tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show we will be discussing the story behind the most successful female performer of all time- Madonna! You will learn how she made her way from Michigan to the Big Apple in search of fame and fortune. Her path was incredibly difficult, but she never gave up. Madonna's story is incredibly inspirational, so please join me for this journey into the life of the Queen of Pop. You will soon learn that there...

Hello and welcome to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! You are tuning in to Episode #16, Disneyland Continued: Mishaps, Misadventures and Tragedies at the Happiest Place on Earth. On today's show you will learn more behind the scenes details about Disneyland (with a bit on Disney World as well) including: more opening day mishaps, accidents at Disneyland, guest interactions with characters which sometimes became violent and cast member stories. You don't want to miss this show! I reference...

Thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, you will learn the backstory behind America's favorite theme park, Disneyland. You will learn how the idea for Disneyland came about, how building this elaborate park was funded and other interesting information including the disaster that was opening day as well as what risque items were sold on Main Street in the early days! So kick back, relax and enjoy the show! I mention an early Disneyland concept drawing ...

Thank you so very much for tuning in to today's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On this show, you will learn all about the history of the VCR - the infamous Video Cassette Recorder that could be found in most family rooms all over America beginning in the 1970s. You will learn about the precursors (i.e. Catrivision) to the VCR as well as it's successors which subsequently led to it's demise (DVDs, Streaming services). Further, we'll also touch on the console wars where VHS and ...

Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode, you will learn all about Nirvana - from their humble beginnings in a small town in Washington to the world stage, their significant contributions to music and their legacy. You will learn about the childhoods of the band's members as well as what happened to the group after Kurt Cobain tragically passed away. So sit back, kick up your feet and relax! On today's episode, I discussed a TV performance...

Hello and thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is in memory of, and inspired by, my big sister Rebecca. On today's episode you will learn about the overall plot of the movie Troop Beverly Hills and why it still holds up so well today, more than 30 years later. Further, you will learn about some funny moments from the film, some predictable moments from the film and also why Shelley Long is so incredibly talented, yet unappreci...

Thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is dedicated to, and inspired by, my sister. On today's episode, you will learn about the history of Fisher Price Toys, a staple in American households (and abroad) for almost 100 years! You will learn about the company's early days with their "16 Hopefuls" all the way to their current status as a billion dollar company. You'll also learn about which toys my sister and I had as children, including some that I still have...

Thank for tuning in to today's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is dedicated to, and inspired by, the memory of my sister, Rebecca. On today's show, we will be discussing the fascinating and intriguing life of RuPaul Andre Charles or RuPaul, the most successful drag queen of all time! On this episode you will learn about how his difficult childhood and incredible work ethic and determination, lead to his impressive career. RuPaul was the host of SNL back a few months ...

Thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! You are tuning in to Episode # 9 - Michael Bolton, one of the most successful musicians of all time, he has sold a whopping 65 million records! On today's episode you will learn all about his dedication to making music his career, his progressive family and his humanitarian endeavors. I mention a few YouTube videos on today's episode: Black Jack music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1hbB-GWC84 How Am I Supposed to Live...

Hello and welcome to the Pop Cuture Retrospective Podcast! Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, you will learn all about Rainbow Brite, the iconic cartoon character from the 1980s. You will learn about her beginnings at Hallmark as well as her explosion in the licensing and merchandise division. You will also learn about the various methods with which she hit the small and big screen including the animated series, the terrifying life action specials and the feature-length movie. So kic...

Hello and thank you tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode, you will learn about the life and career of teen hearthrob and adult superstar, Mr. John Stamos. Although he is most well-known for his role as Uncle Jesse in the TV hit, Full House, he is actually an incredibly unique person who places high value on his family and Disneyland, two things that my sister could certainly relate to. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Questions or comments, please email...

Welcome to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode you will learn all about the phenomenon who was (and is) MC Hammer! His story is incredibly inspriring- he grew up in a very dangerous part of California, but stopped at nothing to see his dreams come to fruition. You'll learn about his humble and hard-working beginnings, his monumental success and his life following being in the spotlight. On this episode, I mentioned a few videos I came across on YouTube: MC Hammer Doll: h...

Welcome to Episode #5 - Nintendo & The Wizard! On today's show, you will learn everything you wanted to know about Nintendo including it's origins in Japan, what the company developed prior to the Video Game console, including a remote controlled vaccuum! You will also learn all about the connection between Nintendo, the Walt Disney Company and Popeye! Finally, you will discover just how much money I put toward Nintendo versus my Sister. We will also (briefly) discuss the 1989 film, the Wizard ...

Thank you for tuning in! On Today's episode, you are going to learn everything you ever wanted to know (and then some!) about the Canadian Television Treasure that is Today's Special which ran from 1981-1987, You will learn about the characters on the show, as well as their backstory. You will also learn about the actor's lives before and after Today's Special. In addition, you will learn just how elaborate a backstory can be for a puppet! Here are links to a few YouTube videos I reference in t...

Welcome to Episode 3 - My So Called Life - a show that was way ahead of it's time all the way back in 1994. In today's episode we learn all about the show including the actors, the show's Creator and the Producers. We will also learn why the show was so highly praised yet only lasted for one memorable season. You will also learn more about the link between one the show's lead characters and American Treasure, Mr. Dom DeLuise! Correction- in this episode I described a road trip that my family t...