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40 years of Zelda. Preventing 'shrink' at A&P. The weirdest old baseball parks.

Spring arrives with Episode 236 of the podcast. Things may not be blooming yet, but the nostalgia is always in season. 

40 years ago, an icon of video games made its debut for Nintendo. We look back at the release of the original Legend of Zelda. It was more than a game; it was a game-changer. Link, Hyrule, the Triforce, and some classic 8-bit music are on the table as we chat about one of the greatest games ever made.

Think to prevent shrink. This is the motto of a hilariously stereotypical employee training video put together by A&P Supermarkets in 1992. Our host leads us through all of the pitfalls of working in a grocery store, like broken eggs, weirdos in the back room, customers commandeering pricing guns, and smoking where you shouldn't. 

In honor of the new MLB season getting ready to start this week's Top 5 looks at the weird and unique old parks of the past. Giant walls, mosquitoes, moveable fences, and more await.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first professional baseball team.

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The last movies released on VHS. The legacy of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Some of the biggest Best New Artist Grammy fails.

Episode 235 starts the final push out of winter and into spring.

Technology is always advancing and evolving. Vinyl albums led to compact discs. Rotary phones led to cell phones. VHS tapes led to DVD's. This week, we look at that last one. We will count down the final ten movies to be released on VHS before the medium was shelved in favor of the DVD.

If you grew up from the 1950s through the 1980s, chances are you enjoyed Hanna-Barbera cartoons. The history of these cartoons and the men themselves is long and storied. We go in-depth to look at some of the biggest achievements of Hanna-Barbera, as well as their most enduring characters.

Not every Best New Artist can be The Beatles. In a new Top 5, we look at some of the biggest fails when it comes to winning the Best New Artist Grammy award.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the tragic murder of iconic rapper The Notorious B.I.G.

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A short-lived TV show that was ahead of its time. A vintage educational short-film about the rise of computers. Some of the biggest tech fails of the 80s.

Episode 234 helps March come in like a lion with a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia.

It starts with a look back at a short-lived television show that might have been way ahead of its time. Get A Life starred Chris Elliot and at times felt like a comedy fever dream. Though it only lasted two seasons this surreal, dark, and downright wacky show influenced many shows that came after it.

In the 1980s, computers were becoming a fixture in schools, homes, and businesses. Growing up in that decade, it was important for students to learn the ins and outs, the whats and whys, of computers. We review a classic vintage educational short film, Computers: Tools for People, from 1983.

Computers were a success, however many pieces of technology came out in the 1980s that flopped hard. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the biggest tech fails of the 80s. Hopefully, you didn't own any of these.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of Pink Floyd's iconic album Dark Side of the Moon.

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Some popular bookstore chains that have since gone out of business. Kids lunchboxes in the 1960s and 1970s. The fun and ridiculousness of dating and love game shows.

Episode 233 puts a wrap on the month of love.

The show begins with a look back at defunct bookstore chains. These were some of the heavy hitters in literature retail but have since gone by the wayside. Many an hour were spent by 80s and 90s kids reading as much as they could and then not buying anything. Did you frequent any of these stores?

We take a trip down memory lane with a look back at all things lunchboxes in the 1960s and 1970s. What they were made of. Who was on them? What was inside of them? How the wrong choice could spell doom for your school popularity. Don't forget to pack your Thermos.

To end the month of love we have a new Top 5 going through some of the most fondly remembered, and some downright bad, love and dating game shows.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the cloning of Dolly the Sheep.

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The last games released for the original Nintendo. The story of the infamous Dating Game Killer. Some of the popular teen idols and teen queens of the 1970s.

Episode 232 keeps the month of love rolling on.

It starts with the ending of a beloved gaming console. For several years, and with more than a thousand titles to its ranks, the original Nintendo Entertainment System changed the gaming when it came to gaming. All good things must end though, and we will look back at the final 10 games ever released for the NES.

The month of love meets true crime. One of the most infamous true crime stories of the 1970s is that of 'Dating Game Killer' Rodney Alcala. How did a man in the midst of a killing spree end up as a bachelor on the popular game show? What is the story behind the notorious 1978 Dating Game appearance? Have any other killers appeared on game shows?

The 1970s weren't all serial killers on game shows. This week's Top 5 goes in a more wholesome direction as we look at some of the most popular teen idols and teen queens that dominated the disco decade. 

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the life and career of beloved comedian Chris Farley.

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How online dating began. The creation of the McDonaldland universe. Some of the most overhyped 1980s athletes.

Episode 231 keeps the month of love going strong.

It starts off with a look at the origin story of online dating. Matchmaking has existed in one form or another for centuries. In the 20th century, we had personal ads and video dating services. Finally, as the Internet gained traction, the first dating website, Kiss.com, was born. We look at the good and the bad of online dating.

GenX kids have a deep connection to McDonald's. The food and fun are cherished memories for those who grew up in the 1970s through the 1990s. One unique part of the fast food giant was its McDonaldland universe. Think of it like the MCU with fast food. We go back and look at the creation of McDonaldland and why it still resonates with us today.

Some athletes deserved all the hype they got. Then there were these ones. This week's Top 5 looks at overhyped 1980s athletes. Style over substance, too much credit, prospects who failed. They're all represented.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the odd and fascinating story of the Devil's Footprints.

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It's time to make a Love Connection. Some forgotten ESPN shows from the 80s. A look at the best Super Bowl commercials.

Episode 230 starts the month of love off by being Cupid and delivering a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia.

We start it off by looking at a classic in the realm of romance game shows. Love Connection spent years trying to bring people together into a relationship. Although they failed the vast majority of the time it still gave us some classic television.

Not all ESPN shows can be SportsCenter or 30 for 30. In fact, some shows end up just being forgotten. We will look back at some forgotten ESPN shows of the 1980s, including a time when they had a straight business show on their airwaves. 

In honor of Super Bowl week, this week's Top 5 will look at some of the best Super Bowl commercials ever. Will this list be a touchdown or a fumble?

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of the classic Disney animated film Pinocchio.

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Do you remember disposable cameras? Did you have any idea how popular the Pink Panther was? How totally 80s are these TV shows?

Episode 229 seeks to answer all of these GenX nostalgia questions.

We start off with a look at one of the most beloved and underrated pieces of technology from the 1990s, the disposable camera. Point, shoot, and enjoy. No longer did we have to spend hundreds on professional equipment. It was a rite of passage in the 90s to pick up a disposable camera and take loads of random photos and hope a few came out okay.

It is rarified air to have a YouTube channel with more than a billion views. One such channel belongs to an overlooked icon of animation. The Pink Panther began as an intro to a comedy film and became one of the most recognizable and popular animated characters in history. Why has this smooth cat endured for so long?

What are the most totally 80s televsion shows ever? This week's Top 5 looks to answer that question. The fashion, the lingo, the storylines, and more just scream 1980s in these choices.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first Winter Olympic Games.

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The infomercial products we saw in the 80s and 90s. The legacy of MTV Unplugged. The companies that went under when the Dot-Com bubble burst.

Episode 228 carries us through the hazy shade of winter with a warm fire filled with GenX nostalgia.

It kicks off with a look back at some of the most famous, or in some cases infamous, infomercial products we'd see when staying home from school in the 1980s and 1990s. Spray-on hair? Knives that can cut through cans? Stopping the insanity? It's all here and much more.

Sometimes less is more, and sometimes quieter makes a louder sound. MTV Unplugged took music's polished studio sound and flipped it on its head. Rock, Pop, Grunge, Hip-Hop, and more made the jump into smaller settings and acoustic instruments. We will examine the history of one of the most influential television shows in music history.

All bubbles burst. When the Dot-Com bubble burst at the turn of the 21st century, it created a vacuum that took with it many once-prosperous companies. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the biggest to burst along with the bubble.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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The history of Dungeons & Dragons, some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s, and some of the most influential songs ever written.

Episode 227 asks you to warm your feet by the fire that is GenX nostalgia as we navigate the dark days of winter.

It kicks off with fails, and lots of them. We go back to the turn of the 21st century to laugh and shake our heads at some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s. Automobiles, sodas, tech bombs, and more will be discussed.

As Stranger Things ends its run, it is a perfect time to deep dive into one of the iconic show's biggest themes, Dungeons & Dragons. We will give an overview of the game's history, how to play it, and how it has influenced GenX and pop culture in general.

In a new Top 5, we will go over some of the most influential songs ever written. These are the ones that impacted the business as a whole, not to mention generations of future musical acts.

There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to the creation of the Telegraph.

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