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  • #34 - Anne of Green Gables : the 1985 mini-series that captured LM Montgomery's incredible story!

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast!

    On today's show you will learn all about the backstory behind Anne of Green Gables, a mini-series that first debuted in Canada on their CBC network.  It was the most watched television series of all time up until that point in Canada.  You will also learn the story behind the author LM Montgomery, some behind the scenes details and other tidbits about this Canadian classic!

    So kick up your feet, relax and enjoy!


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    33 min
  • #33 - Missy Elliott : the most successful female hip-hop artist of all time and the story of how she came to be!

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode!  On today's show you will learn all about the resilient life of Missy Elliott, one of the most incredible artists to ever perform on a stage or produce music.  You will learn how her traumatic childhood inspired her to achieve her dreams and you'll also learn about her impressive career in music.  

    Please note that the first part of the show discusses some sensitive material, so please be advised.  

    Enjoy!

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

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    19 min
  • #32 - The Babysitter's Club : the literary phenomenon of the 80s and 90s!

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    Thank you tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective!  Welcome back after a month break, but we are just in time for the 1 year anniversary since the very first episode of the show was published! (May 24, 2020).  

    On today's episode you will learn all about the Babysitter's Club, the beloved young adult series that rose the popularity in the 80s and 90s.  You will learn all about the development of the series, why it was so popular and how new generations of fans continue to enjoy the characters and lessons that can be gleaned from these oh so memorable books! 

    So kick back, relax and enjoy the show!

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

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    30 min
  • #31 - The Notorious BIG : the backstory behind one of the greatest hip-hop legends of all time.

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective! On today's show we will be discussing the impressive, albeit sadly short, life of the Notorious BIG a legend of hip-hop music and an amazing storyteller.  On this episode you will learn about his early days growing up in a tough section of Brooklyn, NY and how he got his start in music.  You will also learn about the East Coast/West Coast feud and how that played a role in the deaths of both Biggie and Tupac, another hip-hop legend.  

    So kick back, relax and enjoy!

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

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    26 min
  • #30 - The Crow: A movie flashback covering the behind the scenes details and tragedy that occurred on the set of the 1994 thriller starring Brandon Lee.

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast!  On today's show we will be discussing the 1994 film adaptation (of the comic book) of the  Crow, starring Brandon Lee in his breakout role.  On this episode you will learn how the film came to fruition, some fascinating behind-the-scenes details and how an oversight on the film's set led to the unfortunate death of Brandon Lee.  

    I hope you enjoy this look back at one of my sister's very favorite movies!

    Here is a link to the song "Burn" by the Cure:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm-uozFJekA

    Here is a link to the song "Dead Souls" by Nine Inch Nails:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeAiRM1CVUY

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    Please rate the show on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends and family about the show! 

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

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    30 min
  • #29 - Phone and Telecommunications Technology of the 80s & 90s!

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    Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we will be discussing retro-tech once again, this time touching on phones, cell phones, calling cards, calling collect, pagers and so much more!  

    Thank you to a listener, Jacklyn for the suggestion!  This fits the theme of the show perfectly :)  
    Contact me anytime!
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    Please rate the show and share with a friend! 

    Support the show

    Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective!


    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

    Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/

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    33 min
  • #28 - Wayne's World - one of the highest grossing movies based off of an SNL skit!

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast!

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    On today's episode you will learn all about the cast, synopsis and behind the scenes details of Wayne's World, the 1992 cult-classic film.  For example, did you know that originally the studio wanted to use a Guns 'N Roses song and not a Queen song for the infamous driving scene with Wayne, Garth and their friends?!  Thankfully, Mike Myers pushed for Bohemian Rhapsody and he won the battle!

    Enjoy!

    Contact me anytime:  

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    Support the show

    Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective!


    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

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    24 min
  • #27 - Salt 'N Pepa : One of Hip Hop's most successful groups of all time!

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    Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast!

    On this week's show you will learn the backstory behind the hip hop and pop culture icon(s) that are Salt 'N Pepa, one of the most successful hip hop groups of all time, male or female.  You will learn about their early days, their rise to fame and what they are up to all of these decades later.

    I mentioned some recent performances Salt 'N Pepa have done, here is a link to one:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzAbfbqGYk

    Contact me anytime:

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    Support the show

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

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    28 min
  • #26 - Extinct Department & Big Box Stores - retail of yesteryear!

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    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-1819569948

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    Enjoy the show!  Please rate on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends and family about the show! 

    Support the show

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

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    40 min
  • #25 - Extinct Mall Stores and Fashions from the 80s and 90s!

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    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:

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    Support the show

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    Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! 


    If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope! 

    Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

    Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/

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    30 min

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Join me as we board a time machine and travel back to the retro pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s! On each episode, I take a deep dive into the backstory behind topics such as music,…

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