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- #54 - Bizarre Toys & Collectibles of the 1980s & 1990s
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Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look at some of the more bizarre toys and collectibles of the 80s and 90s like the Furby, Beanie Babies and Trolls. I didn't realize there was such a rich backstory to many of these toys.
On the show I mentioned a few things you may want to check out:
SNL Skit about Beanie Babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zatUernhzNw
Beanie Babies Book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Beanie-Baby-Bubble-Toy/dp/1591848008
Trolls Museum aka "The Troll Hole" : https://www.thetrollhole.com/
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Email me anytime: [email protected]24 min - #53 - Popular Toy & Cartoon Bears of the 1980s
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Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the most popular toy and cartoon bears from the 1980s, specially Teddy Ruxpin, The Care Bears and Gummi Bears. You will learn how they came to be and the impact they had on children all over the world. You will also hear an article from a woman who just loves her bears!
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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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Email me anytime: [email protected]27 min - #52 - Soul Train : The Hippest Trip in America
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Thank you for tuning in! On today's show you will learn all about the history of Soul Train, one of the longest running television shows in American history. You will learn how the show got started and by whom, as well as the impact it had on popular culture. This episode was suggested by my Dad and when you listen, you will learn why!
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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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Thanks for tuning in! On today's show you will learn about the history of Slime - the green, sticky liquid that has made frequent appearances on Nickelodeon since the early 1980s. You will learn how the idea for it came to be, what it was made from and where it can be found today. We will also briefly touch on some of the game shows it has been used for over the years (i.e. Double Dare, Wild & Crazy Kids, etc.).
So kick back, relax and enjoy the show!
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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 today's episode we will be taking a look back at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a staple in many children's toy boxes and VHS players in the 80s and 90s. What started as a simple sketch evolved into a comic book which then took off into toys, a television series and so much more!
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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Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look over the life and career of Michael Jordan, arguably one of the greatest athletes and basketball players of all time. You'll learn about his early days growing up in North Carolina and his path to superstardom with the Chicago Bulls. You'll also learn what he is up to today.
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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 today's show we will be taking a look back at 4 of John Hughes most popular teen movies of the 1980s : Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakfast Club. We will discuss a brief overview of the films and share some behind the scenes information that you may not be aware of!
Today's episode touches briefly on some adult topics, so I added the explicit rating just as a head's up.
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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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Email me anytime: [email protected]29 min - #47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s!
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Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look back at 5 classic tv series, aimed at 'tweenagers that ran on Nickelodeon during the 1990s. You will learn some of the backstory, behind the scenes information and details about cast from shows like Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains it All, Are You Afraid of the Dark, The Adventures of Pete & Pete and Hey Dude! Nickelodeon did an outstanding job with their programming during the 80s and 90s and in this episode you will find out why these shows were all so memorable to me and my sister!
Don't forget about the giveaway, email me your show ideas to : [email protected] Please include a mailing address with your show idea! If your idea is picked, I will mail you a few stickers with the podcast logo on it! You have until March 1, 2022 to do so!
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Twitter: @popcultureretro
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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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Email me anytime: [email protected]48 min - #46 - Discovery Zone and Leaps & Bounds - the story of the short-lived indoor play centers for kids in the 90s!
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Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at both Discovery Zone and Leaps & Bounds, two companies with the same goal - provide opportunities for kids to engage in fun and fitness via an indoor recreation complex. Discovery Zone opened their first location in Kansas City in 1989 and Leaps & Bounds opened their first location in Naperville, IL in 1991. After just over a decade in business, Discovery Zone crashed and burned and you will learn why in today's episode.
GIVEAWAY ALERT! Do you have an idea for a podcast episode? If it meets the criteria of being something my sister was into or something that we experienced as kids, I may select your idea and put together a show about it! If your show idea is selected, I will send you a few free stickers with the PCRP logo on it! Simply email me your show idea to : [email protected] and include a mailing address. I will take submissions through March 1, 2022. Good luck!
On today's episode I mentioned a few YouTube videos related to Discovery Zone/Leaps & Bounds:
Bankrupt: Discovery Zone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WItJedYylkg
Rise and Fall of Discovery Zone- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDjHfy1tDKg
Really cheesy video about a day in the life of a Discovery Zone : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWK64LNM3Xk
Old home video clips (note the awesome fashions!):
Discovery Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JovFvk0m6Y
Leaps & Bounds : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMuNhZccwEYSupport 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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Email me anytime: [email protected]21 min - #45 : Fiona Apple - a story of a creative genius
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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 Fiona Apple, one of the most talented musicians to ever sit behind a piano. Starting when she was just 8 years old, Apple began composing music and by the age of 19, the world was able to hear her music for the first time, blowing many people away with her undeniable talent. You will learn about her childhood, her adolescence and what she has been up to as an adult.
Please be advised there is some serious content in today's episode. We will be discussing some issues around abuse and substance use as a part of her story.
Contact me anytime:
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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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About Pop Culture Retrospective
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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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