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- #14 - The VCR: The home video system that changed family rooms all over the world during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. And also a bit on Betamax and video rental stores!
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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 Betamax went head to head and video rental companies.
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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 where Nirvana showed off their amazing pranking skills! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzRAZ1uS-Ao
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You can contact me via email: [email protected]
or on Twitter, I'm @popcultureretroSupport 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!
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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 unappreciated!
So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
This is a clip from a reunion show some of the cast did recently, I mention it on the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r51tm9WTYMQSupport the show
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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 as an adult (Fisher Price Toys hold up VERY well I might add!).
So kick up your feet, relax and enjoy!
Here is a link to a YouTube video I mentioned in today's episode, where clips of Wilford Brimley got put together to make a hilarious "Diabeetus" music video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILIvPzyK_8ISupport 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)!
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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 ago, here is a skit that I referenced on the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1xA7B4SY6A
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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 Without You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFood_bTOX4
Jim Carrey as Michael Bolton on 'In Living Color': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6oC7UNeuU
Lonely Island's Jack Sparrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6CfKcMhjY
Michael Bolton on Funny or Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03lrL9CFWxMSupport 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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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 kick back, relax and enjoy the show!
Here are links to some videos I mentioned in this episode:
Part 1 of the live-action show Rainbow Brite - it's your birthday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQkZAZ0CQSI
Rainbow Brite's San Diego Zoo Adventure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcgLCcZGvrM
Rainbow Brite Cereal Commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPwrb5ktoJw
Rainbow Brite Doll Commercials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXkLYyi1tEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXobgw5fpco
Rainbow Brite Museum Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPK5I-CwOII
Link to the RainbowBrite.net site:
https://www.rainbowbrite.net/index.htmlSupport 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)!
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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 me at: [email protected] or tweet me, I'm @ popcultureretroSupport 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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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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsinkyvfRw8
MC Hammer Parody on 'In Living Color' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYi3pwK6KkI
Questions or comments? Email me: [email protected] or tweet me, I'm @popcultureretro
Enjoy!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!
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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 starring Fred Savage and it's connection to Nintendo and it's significant amount of product placement.
I also make a correction about a road trip I mentioned in Episode #3, where my family traveled from Los Angeles to Anaheim, CA. I meant to say San Francisco to Anaheim.
Here are some videos/articles I mentioned in today's show:
Myth about blowing on a Nintendo cartridge (AV Club): https://news.avclub.com/psa-blowing-into-your-old-video-game-cartridges-is-act-1824064514
RAD- Send Me An Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPVJzi7Ta9w
Genesis Does! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nsBoqJ6s8
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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,…
tv shows, movies, technology, regrettable fashions, and events from this unique period of time. This show is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of my older sister, Rebecca who I lost tragically in 2019. I want to learn the back story, the story behind the story, the hidden secrets, and fun facts of all of the things that she was into. This show is my love letter to my big sister. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s will want to tune in! Follow me on social media! Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Website: www.popcultureretrospective.com Email: [email protected]
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