When It Was Cool Retro Pop Culture

By WhenItWasCool.com

When It Was Cool reviews, remembers, and celebrates the toys, music, action figures, television, movies, and popular culture of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Super Friends, Comic B... more

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The podcast currently has 594 episodes available.

When It Was Cool Retro Pop Culture episodes:

December 27, 2018 When It Was Cool Special - Captain America (1979) Retro TV Review
There's no new When It Was Cool Podcast this week. Tonya is super sick with the flu and it's the end of the year so here is a fun retro TV review that our Patreons have previously heard. This is a review of the 1979 made for TV Marvel Comics movie Captain America. There would be two of these Captain America movies (we also review the other one in the digital downloads section) that were to be spin-offs to the Incredible Hulk TV show. Follow Steve Rogers in his sweet van up and down the California coast painting cats and fighting bad guys in Captain America (1979)
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34min
December 20, 2018 Uphill Both Ways - Christmas Show - Episode 43
The new Uphill Both Ways Podcast is here and Mike Imboden and Joseph Perry are celebrating Christmas this episode! In addition to Christmas related topics they discuss The Walking Dead and recent changes in the show. Plus they discuss Scrooged, Christmas music albums, and much more! Have yourself a Merry little Christmas and enjoy the latest Uphill Both Ways Podcast! The Patreon version is now ad free!
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1h 4min
December 17, 2018 WIWC Biography Special - Dynamite Kid of the British Bulldogs WWE
This is a former Patreon exclusive biography podcast special on the career of the Dynamite Kid who recently died at the age of 60. This special was previously available at Wrestling Observer and When It Was Cool for Patreons and talks about the famous Dynamite Kid vs. Tiger Mask matches, the British Bulldogs, WWF, WWE, and much more.
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38min
December 13, 2018 When It Was Cool - Retro Pop Culture Quiz - Episode 64
On this edition of the When It Was Cool Podcast from WhenItWasCool.com hosts Karl and Tonya quiz each other on retro pop culture and force each other to make difficult choices in classic rock, toys, games, movies, and more! Will Karl give up Rush or ride in a car all day with Adam Sandler? Will Tonya give up Pink Floyd or have dinner with Willie Nelson? Who chooses Hungry Hungry Hippos over Monopoly? Are comic books more important to Karl than action figures?
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32min
December 06, 2018 Uphill Both Ways - Magneto and Titanium Man - Episode 42
Joseph Perry and Mike Imboden return to talk the new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Thor (the musician!), then the main event topic talks Stan Lee and Marvel Comics. The duo then talk the old retro Marvel cartoons of the 1960s, comic book collecting in the 1970s and 1980s, the 1970s Marvel made for TV movies, 1980s Marvel cartoons, and much more! Don't miss this one true believers, gather around your amazing friends and check out the new Uphill Both Ways Podcast!
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1h 4min
November 29, 2018 When It Was Cool Podcast - Toy Crazes, Customizing, and More!
It's episode 63 of the When It Was Cool Podcast from your source for retro pop culture WhenItWasCool.com - On this episode Karl and Tonya discuss Christmas toy crazes since the 1930s where nutty people have thrown fists to get their hands on a Shirley Temple, Mr. Potato Head, Cabbage Patch Kid, or a Furby. We talk about the Transformers (more than meets the eye I'm told), G.I. Joe, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo and the sadness of Grover. Plus we discuss doll and action figure customizing.
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46min
November 22, 2018 Uphill Both Ways - Gratitude - Episode 41
On this weeks show, Mike Imboden and Joseph Perry celebrate Thanksgiving by discussing what they are grateful for, especially in retro pop culture! This leads to a discussion of movies, music, TV, and more that have blessed our lives over the last 40 or more years. Join the duo of Mike and Joseph in reliving those thrilling days of yesteryear and happy Thanksgiving everybody!
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1h 6min
November 15, 2018 When It Was Cool - Addams Family, Beverly Hillbillies, and Stan Lee - Episode 62
On this episode of the When It Was Cool Podcast we take a look back at two retro classic TV shows! We asked our Patreons at WhenItWasCool.com what they wanted more of they said retro TV and movie reviews so that's what we're going to do more of! On this show we watched season one, episode one of the 1964 classic gothic comedy The Addams Family and the 1962 classic The Beverly Hillbillies! We also discuss the death of Stan Lee! Have a laugh and a fun time as we discuss these two great retro shows!
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32min
November 12, 2018 Adventures of Captain Marvel (Shazam) (1941) Serial Review Special
When It Was Cool reviews one of the best of the old Republic movie serials - Adventures of Captain Marvel from 1941. By saying the magic word Shazam young Billy Batson becomes Earth's mightiest mortal Captain Marvel. This serial took some liberties with Captain Marvel's origins but still ended up producing one of the first and best superhero adventures ever on screen! Shazam! This was originally available to our Patreon supporters. Come join us today!
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45min
November 08, 2018 Uphill Both Ways - Lips Like Sugar - Episode 40
Mike Imboden and Joseph Perry are back to talk retro pop culture including some thoughts on the new Halloween movie, Planes Trains and Automobiles, and more. Then the duo coming off of gathering Halloween candy discuss retro candy from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s! All those sugary sweets like Marathon bars, Gatorade Gum, Mr. T chain gum, Chew Bops, Power House, and much more! Yummy!
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59min

FAQs about When It Was Cool Retro Pop Culture:

How many episodes does When It Was Cool Retro Pop Culture have?

The podcast currently has 594 episodes available.