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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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Jan. 24, 2024

#89 - Faux Wood Memories from the '80s with Jason Lady! | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined once again by author, '80s lover, and my friend, Jason Lady! We decided to discuss a very niche topic - faux wood, which was popular in households, cars, and electronics in the '70s and '80s. You will learn some…

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Jan. 17, 2024

#14 - The VCR: The home video system that changed family rooms all over the world during the 1970s,

Thank you so very much for tuning in to today's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On this show, you will learn all about the history of the VCR - the infamous Video Cassette Recorder that could be found in most family rooms all over America beginning in the…

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Jan. 17, 2024

#13 - Nirvana: a story of determination, passion for music, unbelievable success and tragedy.

Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode, you will learn all about Nirvana - from their humble beginnings in a small town in Washington to the world stage, their significant contributions to music and their legacy. You will learn about the…

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Jan. 16, 2024

Episode 82: Interview with YA Author, Jason Lady

Thank you so much for tuning in to the show! On today's episode I am joined by an incredibly talented author and a Gen X'er who loves the 1980s as much as I do, Jason R. Lady! Jason has written several books set during the character's middle school years, all…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#12 - Troop Beverly Hills - An 80s Movie & Cult Classic Flashback

Hello and thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is in memory of, and inspired by, my big sister Rebecca. On today's episode you will learn about the overall plot of the movie Troop Beverly Hills and why…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#11 - History of Fisher Price Toys: 100 years of childhood memories from wooden ducks to toddler la

Thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is dedicated to, and inspired by, my sister. On today's episode, you will learn about the history of Fisher Price Toys, a staple in American households (and abroad) for almost 100 years! You will learn about the…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#10 RuPaul: a behind the scenes look at the world's most successful Drag Queen.

This episode originally aired on August 1, 2020. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! This show is dedicated to, and inspired by, the memory of my sister, Rebecca. On today's show, we will be discussing the fascinating life of RuPaul Andre Charles…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#9 - Michael Bolton: The story behind one of the most successful and swoon-worthy artists of all ti

This episode originally aired on July 18, 2020. Thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! You are tuning in to Episode # 9 - Michael Bolton, one of the most successful musicians of all time, he has sold a whopping 65 million records! On today's episode,…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#8 - Rainbow Brite: The backstory behind the lovable (and sometimes creepy) cartoon star from the 19

Hello and welcome to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, you will learn all about Rainbow Brite, the iconic cartoon character from the 1980s. You will learn about her beginnings at Hallmark and her explosion in the licensing and merchandise division. You will…

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Jan. 16, 2024

#7 - John Stamos: from hamburger flipper to soap opera star to Uncle Jesse! Have mercy!

This episode was originally published on June 27, 2020. Hello and thank you for tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode, you will learn about the life and career of teen heartthrob and adult superstar, Mr. John Stamos. Although he is most well-known for his role…

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Jan. 15, 2024

Episode #77 Saul Austerlitz

Thank you for tuning in! I am so happy to share this episode with the wonderful listeners of the show! On this episode, I welcome author, professor, and media expert Saul Austerlitz! Saul is the author of several excellent titles including: Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy,…

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Jan. 14, 2024

Episode #68 Business & Life Lessons from 80's Pop Culture with Author and Speaker, Chris Clews

Thank you for tuning in to this very special episode! On this episode, I get a chance to meet with Chris Clews, an expert on 80s Pop Culture. He is a professional keynote speaker and a talented author who has written several books about the 80s including: What '80s Pop…

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Jan. 14, 2024

#6 - MC Hammer: the backstory behind one of the most determined and hard-working entertainers the w

Welcome to the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode, you will learn all about the phenomenon who was (and is) MC Hammer! His story is incredibly inspiring- he grew up in a very dangerous part of California but stopped at nothing to see his dreams come to fruition. You'll…

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Jan. 14, 2024

Episode #70: In Living Color with Jane from the Jane for Short YouTube channel!

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Jane from the Jane for Short YouTube Channel! Jane put together an outstanding and informative documentary all about the history of In Living Color which was a groundbreaking sketch comedy show from the 1990s that me and my sister grew…

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Jan. 14, 2024

#5 - The History of Nintendo: a home video game system with origins in Japan in the 1800s. Also, a

Welcome to Episode #5 - Nintendo & The Wizard! On today's show, you will learn everything you wanted to know about Nintendo including it's origins in Japan, what the company developed before the Video Game console, including a remote-controlled vacuum! You will also learn all about the connection between Nintendo,…

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Jan. 14, 2024

#4 - Today's Special: An early Nickelodeon TV show from the 1980s and a true Canadian treasure!

If you grew up during the 1980s and had cable, then there is a very good chance that you tuned into 'Today's Special' the Canadian children's classic which aired on Nickelodeon! In this episode, you will learn the backstory behind this beloved children's show! You can find the episode here:…

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Jan. 13, 2024

#3 - My So Called Life: A short-lived TV show from the 1990s, with a long-standing impact

If you are interested in learning more about the backstory behind 'My So Called Life' tune into this episode! #90sTV #90s

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Jan. 13, 2024

#76 - The History of Department Store & Shopping Mall Photography Studios

If you are interested in learning the backstory behind the infamous department store photography studio, check out this episode! Located in stores like Sears, KMart and your local shopping mall, photography studios were an important way for people to document their growing families in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s!…

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Jan. 13, 2024

#1 - The Golden Girls: The story behind one of television's all time best shows!

If you are interested in learning the backstory behind one of the most beloved #80stv sitcoms of all time, tune in to the very first episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! You can find more information here: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-episode-1-the-golden-girls-the-story-behind-one-of-televisions-all-time-best-shows/

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Jan. 13, 2024

#88 - A Brief History of the Camcorder | The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the history of the camcorder. From the early days of film reels to Betamax cameras to VHS camcorders, we will touch on the technology that made home video recording not only possible, but popular!…

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Jan. 12, 2024

In episode #62 of the podcast, I share the backstory behind sitcoms like “Gimmie a Break.” #80stv

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Jan. 12, 2024

If you want to learn the history behind the camcorder, check out my latest episode!

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Dec. 26, 2023

The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #73 Promo!

This is a highlight from episode #73 of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast where we take a deep dive into some of the forgotten cartoons for kids in the 1980s and 1990s. In this snippet, you will learn the premise behind the long-forgotten cartoon, Kissyfur.

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