Acid Washed Memories

By Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

Are you ready to rewind?

It’s Acid Washed Memories, a retro pop-culture celebration!

Each week, we’ll put a new spin on the past. Whether it’s TV shows, music, video games, or anything else on the... more

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December 24, 2023 #51 - Home Alone: A Generational Classic
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!

This week, we're eating junk and watching rubbish as we discuss a beloved 90s film: Home Alone.

We'll talk its A) making 2) legacy, and D) sequels.

Just make sure you go easy on the Pepsi!

Crowbars up!

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1h 49min
December 18, 2023 #50 - Wrestling Boom of the 1980s
This week, we're grappling with the explosive popularity of 1980s wrestling!
From its odd origins, early popularity and detonation into the pop culture zeitgeist, we're pinning down the weird, wonderful, wacky world of wrestling.

From our vantage point, of course.

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1h 45min
December 11, 2023 #49 - Toys R Us: The Biggest Toy Store there Was
This week, we're discussing the rise, the fall, and the legacy of a beloved memory*: Toys R Us.
From bikes to trains to video games, it truly was the biggest toy store there was* - and we'll talk all about why generations of kids didn't want to grow up.

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*If you live in Canada, we envy you
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1h 18min
December 04, 2023 #48 - Mario Games of 1993
This week, the Mario series continues with an all-star lineup for 1993!

We'll cover Mario going missing, back in time, and into an enduring 16-bit collection!

Also, something about a safari.

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1h 24min
November 27, 2023 #47 - Infomercials: As Seen on TV
This week, it's all about a staple of our childhood television: INFOMERCIALS!
From its initial experiments through its glory days, we'll talk all about the products, the pitchmen, and the paid programming that was a fixture of "why am I up this late" TV viewing.

Sorry, no C.O.D.s

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1h 20min
November 20, 2023 #46 - The History of KFC: Recipe for Success
This week, we're cooking up some juicy details about the tasty history of Kentucky Fried Chicken!
From its humble gas station origins, the white-suited visionary, (and his help from a certain hamburger icon), to its failures and success, we'll cover everything KFC!

Is it finger lickin' good? You decide.

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1h 16min
November 13, 2023 #45 - The History of Cell Phones
Can you hear us now?

This week, we're calling up the interesting history of a now-ubiquitous device: the cellular phone.

From its surprisingly early origins, niche market, and finally its widespread adoption, we'll cover* every aspect of the cell phone's rise to prominence.

(*standard rates apply)

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1h 18min
November 06, 2023 #44 - Mario Games of 1992
This week, we continue our Mario series with a look at the year 1992!

From an artistic achievement, a racing revelation, and a side-scrolling sequel, 1992 was certainly a unique and fun year in the world of Mario, and we'll tell you all about it!

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1h 29min
October 30, 2023 #43 - First Run Syndication: No Network Needed
This week, we're delving into the interesting history of the less-lauded but still crucial form of TV distribution: first-run syndication!
Plus we'll cover a laundry list of shows, good and bad, that aired in this format throughout our childhoods.

Just check your local listings.

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1h 33min
October 23, 2023 #42 - Street Fighter Alpha: Brand New History
This week, we explore the series that explained just what happened between the first two Street Fighter games.
From its origins as a stop-gap before part III, to its legacy on its own merit, listen as we break down every detail of the Street Fighter Alpha games!

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1h 27min

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