Episodes
Feb. 7, 2023
The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Official Trailer!
This is a trailer for my show, the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast. On each episode we take a deep dive into the pop culture of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. From electronics, to books, to toys, to television to movies a...
Feb. 6, 2023
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #61 - Extinct, Disappearing and Discontinued Food and Beverage Items of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we will be continuing our discussion about extinct, disappearing and discontinued food and beverage items of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s! From the Flintstone's Push Pops to Munc...
Jan. 23, 2023
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #60 - Extinct, Disappearing and Discontinued Food and Beverage Items from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s, part I
Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the extinct, disappearing and discontinued food and beverage items from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. We will be specifically looki...
Jan. 9, 2023
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #59 - The Cranberries
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, we will be taking a look back at the alternative rock band the Cranberries, one of the most successful groups ...
Dec. 22, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Episode #58 - The Top Holiday Toys of the 1980s
Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the top holiday toys for each year spanning 1980 to 1989. From the Rubik's cube to He-Man to Popples, and everything in between, you will learn not o...
Dec. 15, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #57 - 3 of the most WTF Children's TV shows of the 1980s!
Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at some of the most bizarre children's shows of the 1980s including: Dumbo's Circus, Welcome to Pooh Corner and Zoobilee Zoo! You will hear som...
Nov. 22, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #56 - The Sanrio Company & Hello Kitty
Hello and thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the Sanrio Company. What started in the 1960s as a company selling silk and sandals, evolved into one of the most popular characters in pop-c...
Oct. 20, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #55 - Radiohead
Thank you for tuning in! It's been a bit since I posted my last episode, thank you for your patience and I am so excited to be back! On today's episode we take a deep dive into the band Radiohead, one of the most unique alte...
July 27, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #54 - Bizarre Toys & Collectibles of the 1980s & 1990s
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 backsto...
June 9, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast # 53 - Popular Toy & Cartoon Bears of the 1980s
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 cam...
May 26, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #52 - Soul Train : The Hippest Trip in America
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 t...
April 28, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast # 51 - The History of Slime on Nickelodeon
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 ...
March 25, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #50 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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 evolve...
March 5, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #49 - Michael Jordan
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...
Feb. 20, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast #48 - John Hughes and his memorable teen movies of the 1980s
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 di...
Feb. 2, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s!
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 in...
Jan. 12, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #46 - Discovery Zone and Leaps & Bounds - the story of the short-lived indoor play centers for kids in the 90s!
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 r...
Dec. 16, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #45 : Fiona Apple - a story of a creative genius
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...
Dec. 4, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective #44 - Oprah Winfrey : The backstory behind one of the most successful women in our lifetime!
Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn about the backstory behind Oprah Winfrey, one of the most successful media moguls of all time. You'll h...
Nov. 17, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective # 43 - My Little Pony : The equine icons that refuse to be put out to pasture!
Welcome to the show, thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be discussing My Little Pony, the equine empire that started out as a toy horse called 'My Pretty Pony' in 1981. You'll hear how the toys got their start...
Nov. 16, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective # 42 - Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Part 3 : 31 Things You May Not Know About Walt Disney World!
Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode! On this episode you will learn 31 things you may not know about Walt Disney World! We will discuss all of the theme parks, some of the resorts and other tidbits you may not ha...
Oct. 31, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective # 41 - Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Part 2 - Reflections on being a Cast Member Continued
Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast. On today's episode, I will continue sharing my personal story about working at Walt Disney World in 2001! You'll hear about some of th...
Oct. 17, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective # 40 - Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Part 1 - Reflections on being a Cast Member
Thank you for tuning in to episode #40 of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, you will hear, first hand, part of my story about working at Walt Disney World 20 years ago (in the fall of 2001)! Although I...
Oct. 2, 2021
Pop Culture Retrospective #39 - Strawberry Shortcake : American Greeting Card's sweetheart from the 1980s.
Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be discussing Strawberry Shortcake, the brainchild of American Greetings, a greeting card company based in the United States. Her origins date all the way back to the 1970s...