Cowabunga! This week on Nostalgia Junkies, Alex and Cruz sit down with legendary TMNT comic book illustrator Steve Lavigne for a totally radical chat! 🎨🐢

In this exclusive 6-minute interview, Steve shares behind-the-scenes stories about his work designing artwork for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, video games, and merchandise, along with the origin of one of the franchise’s wildest characters — Sergeant Bananas, the mighty mutant gorilla! 🦍🍌

Steve also reflects on his longtime friendship and creative adventures with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, offering insight into the early days of Turtlemania and the lasting impact of the franchise.

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Alex and Cruz are back on Nostalgia Junkies with an episode bursting with retro goodness, wild theories, and exciting new trailers! First up, we break down the nostalgia-fueled Happy Gilmore 2 trailer from Netflix, the epic new Superman (2025) teaser, and Marvel’s latest sneak peek at the upcoming Fantastic Four movie — could it finally get the retro respect it deserves?

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For the Meat & Potatoes, we rewind to the Summer of 1985, packed with unforgettable movies and TV moments:

Plus, we break out the 1990s trivia cards to see if Alex and Cruz still have their 90s knowledge on lock!

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Alex and Brandon are back with another blast from the past in this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We kick things off by revisiting those unforgettable summer commercials that shaped our childhood. Remember cranking up the fan after that classic Sears Air Conditioner commercial? Or quoting “Je suis la jeune fille!” from the legendary Muzzy ad? And who could forget the monotone magic of the Clear Eyes 1997 commercial?

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For the Meat & Potatoes, we rank the S-tier Disney Channel Original Movies that defined the 90s and early 2000s:

Plus, we break out the 1990s trivia cards for some brain-busting fun!

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Alex and Cruz are back with another nostalgia-packed episode of Nostalgia Junkies! This week, we’re giving a retro shoutout to all the iconic TV moms just in time for Mother’s Day. From Fran Fine to Peg Bundy, Claire Huxtable to Kitty Forman — we rank our favorite sitcom mothers of the 80s and 90s and debate who had the best one-liners, parenting style, and fashion sense (hello, leopard print!).

Then it’s time for another round of “This or That,” brought to you by our friends at Throwback Buys — your ultimate destination for all things retro. Don’t forget to use code NJPOD for 15% off! Today’s battles:

And for our Meat & Potatoes segment, we take a time machine back to May 1985, when:

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Alex and Cruz are back with exciting news about the Chicago Toy Show and recapping their awesome interviews with toy legends Bob Budiansky and Kirk Bozigian at NE CT Con!

Then, we dive deep into March and April of 1985, revisiting iconic movies like Mask, The Secret of the Sword (He-Man & She-Ra!), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, The Care Bears Movie, and Police Academy 2. We also relive the excitement of the very first Wrestlemania and the premiere of WCW on TBS!

Plus, don't miss our classic "This or That" segment featuring Journey vs. Foreigner, The A-Team vs. Knight Rider, and the ultimate 80s fashion face-off: Acid Wash Jeans vs. Parachute Pants!

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Alex and Cruz are back with a deep dive into the latest gaming buzz and 90s nostalgia! We're breaking down the potential Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, including its rumored specs and how it might impact the retro gaming market. Plus, Cruz is launching his own retro store, "Cruz'n Retro"!

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This week as the boys get ready for the grand opening of Cruz's new store and heading to 90s con, they throw it back and get nostalgic over where it all began! Head on back to 2022 with the first episode of Nostalgia Junkies when Alex and Brandon list out their top 10 Disney Channel TV shows. Did they name your favorite? 

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Alex and Cruz are back for another episode, diving deep into nostalgia! This week, we're looking at the casting of the anticipated He-Man Movies, debating epic 90s cartoons, and ranking the best Mario games of all time. Plus, we're unboxing a rare Toys "R" Us exclusive baseball card set!

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Welcome back to Season 3! Join Alex and Cruz as they dive deep into nostalgia, starting with the BEST sports games of the N64 era! From NFL Blitz to Tony Hawk, relive the glory days of 64-bit sports. Plus, get the scoop on the return of Madballs with a Walmart exclusive toy line! We'll debate epic "This or That" battles like He-Man vs. Lion-O and Optimus Prime vs. Duke, and then sink our teeth into February 1985! We're talking Beverly Hills Cop, The Breakfast Club (with behind-the-scenes secrets!), the final episode of Dukes of Hazzard, and the iconic music of David Bowie and Tina Turner. Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off your nostalgia fix at Throwback Buys!

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Get ready for a blast from the past on this episode of Nostalgia Junkies!

We're diving deep into the annals of Super Bowl commercials, from the iconic Budweiser frogs and the heartwarming Coca-Cola Mean Joe Greene to the latest viral hits like the Hagen-Dazs Fast & Furious spot.

We're reminiscing about 90s Valentines, featuring classic cards and discussing the pop culture icons of the era, from Leonardo DiCaprio to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Join Alex and Cruz as they debate the ultimate 90s dilemmas: Sabrina the Teenage Witch vs. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Spice Girls vs. TLC, and Jem and the Holograms vs. The Hex Girls.

Plus, we've got a special mailbag segment featuring the bizarre and hilarious "GERMS" from the classic 80s toy line World of Wonder.

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