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Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we are taking a deep dive into some relics of the past, in particular the 80s toys, electronics, and more that Jason Lady and I would love to have! Join us as we discuss our top 10 wish list items from the 1980s!

You can find Jason, here:  https://www.jasonrlady.com/

Check out old Sears & JC Penney Catalogs, here:  https://christmas.musetechnical.com/

Listen to the '80s and '90s Uncensored' podcast!  Yours truly has been on several episodes :)  https://the80sand90s.com/podcast

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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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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode we are taking a look back at some of the most popular novelty items and gifts from the 90s and early 2000s.  From Big Mouth Billy Bass to Anne Geddes, there is so much to cover on episode #100.  Enjoy!

Links mentioned on this episode:

80s and 90s Uncensored Podcast:  https://the80sand90s.com/podcast
Podchums:  https://www.podchums.com/
(Very detailed) Article on Magic Eye:  https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-hidden-history-of-magic-eye-the-optical-illusion-that-briefly-took-over-the-world/

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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Thanks for tuning in!  It's been a minute since I released an episode, but I am so excited to be back!  It's crazy how much I missed talking about nostalgia and my sister :)

In this episode, we are taking a look back on the life and career of none other than Tina Turner, one of the most iconic and successful performers in a generation. 

If you love this show, then you'll also love the 80s and 90s Uncensored Podcast.  You can find the show and a ton of other great content here:  https://the80sand90s.com/podcast

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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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode, I am joined by Dr.  Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, who is a professor, author, and pop culture podcast host!  She has thoroughly researched and studied the impact of pop culture on society.  We talked a lot about singer-songwriter Tori Amos and her influence on her fans, especially those who have dealt with trauma.  We also talked about the power of artists like Beyonce and Taylor Swift.  Finally, she joined me for some nostalgia rapid-fire questions!

You can visit Adrienne's website here:  https://www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com/

Listen to her podcast here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-popular/id1478035270

Check out her books here:  https://www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com/books1

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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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode, I am joined once again by Brieanna Wilkoff and Jason Lady as the two authors face off in a friendly game of '80s and '90s Trivia!  Both of them have been so encouraging and supportive of the show.  Enjoy!

At the end of this episode, I mentioned a few podcasts that I was recently a guest on:

Binge Movies Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/teen-adaptations-ranked/id1448206267?i=1000657748579

No Shame on U:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-grief-to-grace-a-sisters-legacy-in-pop-culture/id1268946118?i=1000656560078

'80s & '90s Uncensored:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/favorite-board-games-from-our-youth-with-special-guest/id1548349668?i=1000579153683

Check out Brieanna and Jason's websites:

Brieanna's:  https://brieannawilkoff.com/

Jason's:  https://www.jasonrlady.com/

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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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined by Holly Swinyard, an expert on all things Fans and Fandom! Who knew that fandom and fan clubs/conventions date back hundreds of years?  Who knew it was because of dedicated fans that Sherlock Holmes got more books and Star Trek remained on TV?  We talk about all of that and more on this special episode!  Here are a few spots where you can find Holly:

Their website:
https://www.hollyswinyard.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince

Get their new book - A History of Fans and Fandom A Journey into the Passion and Power of Fan Culture

Buy local first if possible!

Listeners in the UK, here are a few places where you can order the book:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-history-of-fans-and-fandom/holly-swinyard/9781399042833#reviews

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-History-of-Fans-and-Fandom-Hardback/p/49085

Amazon (US) link:  https://www.amazon.com/Fans-Fandom-Journey-Passion-Culture/dp/1399042831/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OAPO803W71P5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mH-nKKRbQrZtNTjrR9xX-f2_Lior5STJISlaM6DdueLaPNIYkLVIXIz2nsWl7uONNTJasxCg7fhjZWWYdE6ejK4SrNHWvy2Mv-pW6pakeb5G_Q83hWQXWu3fxskz-v5NarKzaya-LvgQ9QCWmDp_nziGR6CU3kze9BtkEllyKR_tbDlOdGrQylHcAOhCT_QvcleQSG9rq1Fmy4M4RyNzGjfoCoUMwRYT6OLGZ41SG-o.VDHlzVgLpetfQ7diERj-KW2coJ842POtWuPLCATcpy0&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom&qid=1714759466&sprefix=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

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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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, I am once again joined by honorary co-host, Jason Lady!  In this episode we take a deep dive into the one-hit wonders of the '80s and as always we had a fun, yet informative conversation.  

I mentioned that one of the songs on my list was parodied on Saturday Night Live.  You can view this hilarious skit here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzjm2b3Bh5I

Here's where you can find Jason:

https://twitter.com/JasonRLady

https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/JasonRLadyAuthor

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jason-R.-Lady/author/B07YN3QFKR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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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Thank you for tuning in!  In this episode, we are taking an inside look at this year's '90s Con held at the Hartford Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.  Last year I attended this event for the first time so I was excited to go back this year with some experience under my belt.  You will feel like you are at the event with me as we explore all that the conference has to offer including vendors, activities, celebrities, panels, and more!  I took a lot of notes and recorded a ton of audio so I hope this episode was worth the wait! 

A number of the celebrities in attendance at this year's '90s Con also host podcasts, here are links to those shows:

Pod Meets World, hosted by Boy Meets World cast members:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-meets-world/id1629908611

How Rude, Tanneritos, hosted by Full House cast members: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-rude-tanneritos/id1698513192

Full House Rewind hosted by Dave Coulier from Full House:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-house-rewind/id1694067512

Keanan and Lakin Give You De Ja Vu hosted by Step By Step cast members:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keanan-and-lakin-give-you-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu/id1731434430

Hey Dude the '90s called hosted by Hey Dude cast members: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-dude-the-90s-called/id1658407772

And finally, here is an episode of my podcast where we took a look back at 'tween shows that aired on Nickelodeon in the '80s and '90s.  'Hey Dude' was one of the shows covered on that episode:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-podcast-episode-47-tween-shows-on-nickelodeon-from-the-90s/

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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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog!  That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice!  McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of the National Crime Prevention Council otherwise known as the NCPC.  We take a look back over some of the organization's classic PSAs which have taught generations how to "take a bite out of crime!" We also talk about what the NCPC is up to in the modern era.  You won't want to miss this nostalgic trip back to the '80s and '90s! 

You can learn more about McGruff and the NCPC here: 

https://www.ncpc.org/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/McGruffatNCPC

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mcgruffatncpc/

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/McGruffatNCPC

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-crime-prevention-council

Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGruff_the_Crime_Dog

Email address:  [email protected]

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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Thank you for tuning in! 

On today's show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Stan Zimmerman!  He has written for many beloved television shows including "The Golden Girls," "Roseanne," and "Gilmore Girls."  He has also written for some hilarious movies including both "Brady Bunch" films. 

During our interview, we talked about Stan's childhood and how that lead him to his fascinating career.  It was so nice to speak with him about his journey.  Enjoy!  Here's where you can find Stan:

IMBD Profile:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0956785/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/zimmermanstan
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/?hl=en
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stan.zimmerman.5/
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@zimmermanstan

Buy his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Golden-Gilmore-Stan-Zimmerman/dp/1954676603/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KG5TH40L5YEV&keywords=the+girls+from+golden+to+gilmore&qid=1706106502&sprefix=the+girls+from+go%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

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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