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March 15, 2025

#106: An in-depth discussion with John Kinsner, creator and producer of Labyrinth in Concert.

Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by with John Kinsner, the founder of Black Ink Presents, an intriguing company that creates unforgettable experiences for its clients. His latest project involves reviving a cult classic movie. "Labyrinth," which was released in 1986, is being given new…

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March 15, 2025

#106: An in-depth discussion with John Kinsner, creator and producer of "Labyrinth in Concert."...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by with John Kinsner, the founder of Black Ink Presents, an intriguing company that creates unforgettable experiences for its clients. His latest project involves reviving a cult classic movie. "Labyrinth," which was released in 1986,…

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March 12, 2025

Episode #92: A Conversation with Stan Zimmerman, television writer and author!

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…

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March 12, 2025

Episode #104: 25 Questions about '90s TV shows with Pop Culture Author, Chris Morgan

In this episode, I get to pick return guest, Chris Morgan's brain about '90s TV shows. I asked him questions like: "who would you rather have for a pesky neighor, Kimmy Gibbler or Steve Urkel?" and "Who would you cast as Nanny in a live-action remake of Muppet Babies." Chris…

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March 11, 2025

Episode 105 A Conversation with Rachel Bailit and John Lacy about child stardom and their new movie!

In this episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast, I am joined by veteran actors John Lacy & Rachel Bailit. We have a fun and informative conversation about the realities of being a child star and what can happen later in life if they are not taken care of. You…

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March 9, 2025

#105: A Conversation with John Lacy and Rachel Bailit about the realities of being a child star...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show I am joined by Rachel Bailit and John Lacy, both experienced actors and teachers in the field of entertainment. In this episode we take a look at the dark side of being a child actor and how the…

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Feb. 28, 2025

#104 - 25 Questions about '90s Television Shows with Pop Culture Author, Chris Morgan | The Pop...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, Chris Morgan joins us once again to take a another deep dive into television shows of the 1990s, but this time our approach is completely different! I had the chance to pick Chris's brain for a bit about…

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Feb. 18, 2025

#103 - A Discussion on the year 1999 and Trash Pop Culture with Ross Benes | The Pop Culture...

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by Journalist, Author, and Market Analyst, Ross Benes! Ross has written extensively on the subjects of sex, culture, and the entertainment industry. In this episode, we take a look at the year 1999 and the…

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Jan. 31, 2025

#102: Disco Mickey Mouse & Totally Minnie | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we are taking a deep dive into Disneyland Records (now Walt Disney Records) and two of their classic children's albums, Disco Mickey Mouse and Totally Minnie. My sister and I LOVED both of these albums and listened to…

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Dec. 21, 2024

#101: Our 80s Holiday Wish Lists with Jason Lady! | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Send us a textThank 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…

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Nov. 23, 2024

#100 - Novelty Crap & Gag Gifts from the '90s and early 2000s | The Pop Culture Retrospective...

Send us a textThank 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.…

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Oct. 30, 2024

#99 - Tina Turner: her life, career, and impact | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Send us a textThanks 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…

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June 19, 2024

#98 - Finding healing through pop culture and the music of Tori Amos w/special guest, Dr....

Send us a Text Message.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…

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June 12, 2024

#97 - '80s & '90s Pop Culture Trivia w/Brieanna Wilkoff and Jason Lady! | The Pop Culture...

Send us a Text Message.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.…

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May 3, 2024

#96 - A History of Fans & Fandom with author and fandom expert, Holly Swinyard! | The Pop...

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…

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April 24, 2024

#95 - Our Top 10 One Hit Wonders of the 1980s with Jason Lady! | The Pop Culture Retrospective...

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…

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April 18, 2024

#94 - '90s Con Recap (2024) | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

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…

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March 8, 2024

#93 - Revisiting classic National Crime Prevention Council PSAs with McGruff the Crime Dog &...

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…

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March 1, 2024

#92 - Interview with TV and movie writer, director, and author, Stan Zimmerman! | The Pop...

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…

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Feb. 13, 2024

Here is part two of “Dot Com” by @usher #podcast #90s

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Feb. 13, 2024

A dramatic reading of “Dot Com” by @Usher part one!

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Feb. 13, 2024

Episode 91 - Tracy Chapman - revised

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Feb. 7, 2024

Episode #85 Interview with YA Author & 80s Rock Lover Brieanna Wilkoff

Thanks for tuning in! On today's episode, I get the chance to sit down with author Brieanna Wilkoff, whose debut novel is entitled "I'll Be There for You." It is a beautiful book that follows the journey of a young woman who is facing a significant loss in her life…

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Feb. 2, 2024

#90 - Revisiting '90s TV shows with pop culture author Chris Morgan! | The Pop Culture...

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by pop-culture author, Chris Morgan! Chris has written quite extensively on the subject of pop culture in magazines, and several of his books! He has written about Mystery Science Theatre, Nickelodeon and in his latest book entitled "99 Episodes…

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