Rewind Room

After a much needed monthly break, Jon and Ramona are back at it again.  As they are both massive fans of The Dark Knight himself, this episode of Rewind Room is dedicated to the caped crusader.  Jon and Ramona reflect on what makes Batman such an iconic character in comic books, movies, television, video games, and pop culture itself.  Go back in time to see the origins of Batman and where he came from, as well as the movies and tv show that started it all to eventually becoming one of DC Comic's most iconic superheros.

In this very special episode of Rewind Room, John and Ramona talk about an era that many people are incredibly nostalgic for even if they don't know it. And that is the decade of the 1980s which was a decade that was filled with so much new and futuristic stuff yet still felt grounded in reality.  The decade was defined by an astounding pop culture, that featured some of the best music, movies, video games, and so much more media.  As well as the many forms of technology that were formed in the era, that many of us still use to this day.  Iconic fashion, hangout, such as malls, the local video store and playing outside all day on the weekends were so many of the staples that many of us wish we could relive. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane into the iconic world of the 1980s.

In this episode of Rewind Room, Jon and Ramona take a look at the many commercials that made the era so iconic and memorable.  Ranging from the commercials going all the way back to the 60s and ranging to the 2000s and 2010s.  As well as the iconic celebrities that helped sell products such as Cindy Crawford, Michael Jackson and many more.  Jon and Ramona also take a deep dive into the phenomenon which are Super Bowl Commercials, including the iconic Apple 1984 commercial that started it all.  An episode you won't wanna miss. 

In this episode of Rewind Room, Jon and Ramona look back upon many of the popular items they brought for lunch at school, as well as the many snacks they ate after school and on the weekends as well. They also touch upon the many popular classic items that were often found in school lunches in the early 2000s some of which are mainstream and snacks you can still buy to this day, and others being snacks that were a product of their time and unique for a various variety of reasons, whether it was the artwork on the box, the flavor of the snack, or simply the time and memories it brings. Food often builds culture, and diversity. In ways you would be surprised. Don't miss this episode. 

Jon and Ramona take a deep dive into the world of early YouTube when anything could go.  From iconic classics like Charlie Bit my Finger to Charlie the Unicorn, to names like Fred, Smosh, Ryan Higga.  YouTube was a place where people could go to unwind and watch some videos for fun.  As the 2000's near an end, YouTube takes on a different landscape and becomes a lot more commercial and cinematic compared to it's original days.  As monetization, ads and formulas begin to take over.  Have we lost something truly historic or has the change happened for the better.  Find out in this new episode of Rewind Room.

In this episode, Jon and Ramona discuss the pop culture phenomenon, which was the console wars of the early 2000s. Which was an era where three companies SONY, Microsoft, and Nintendo all went head-to-head to become the three biggest video game developers of the era with these great devices came the fans as well as the services they offered. Everyone was trying to outdo the other, and some devices had features that others didn't, and others had bigger fan bases than others.  Which one was the most popular? Who had the biggest fan base? Which one drew in families? Find out on this episode.

Kicking off Season 2 of Rewind Room, Jon and Ramona reminisce on how movies were marketed in the early 2000s when they were both children.  They look at, how trailers and TV Spots dominated the airwaves to expose films to the public.  As well as how every day items, such as food, toys, video games, or even regular products or brands help sponsor big name movies.  They also look at the rise of how the Internet started helping market movies, especially with the iconic Blair witch project website, and the infamous Dark Knight ARG game.  They look back in time you will not want to miss on this new season of Rewind Room.

As 2025 rounds out.  Ramona and Jon take a moment to reminisce on the first year of Rewind Room.  Looking back on why they decided to do this podcast, their favorite memories, as well as what the future will hold and a sneak peak of Season 2.  We look forward to 2026 and Season 2.

In the final episode of Season 1.  Jon and Ramona reminisce on one of the most peculiar parts of the PBS experience.  The Funding Credits that PBS displayed before and after every show they aired.  The iconis "Funding for this show is provided by" was a nostalgic experience for Jon and Ramona especially as PBS was a major powerhouse for both of them.  They talk about why they are so important and with the defunding of the PBS, why funding is so important now.  You won't wanna miss this nostalgic finale.

In this episode of Rewind Room.  Ramona and Jon take on the subject of the Kaiju lore.  Going all the way back to the year 1954.  When Ishirō Honda and Tomoyuki Tanaka created one of the greatest monsters to ever grace the screen.  None other than Godzilla: King of the Monsters.  Jon and Ramona talk about the history, before deep diving into why Godzilla and his movies are so amazing and have stood the test of time for over 71 years.  Inviting new generations to experience this all amazing monster and his companions.