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Send us Fan Mail Hello and thank you for tuning in to the show!  In this episode, we will take a deep dive into another edition of your favorite school supply brands, from Elmer's Glue to Eastpak, and more!  This is a continuation of an episode I released in 2023 on the same topic, but with a brand-new list!  Other items discussed in this episode, with links: Friend and frequent guest of the show, Jason Lady, and I discussed commercial jingles during one of his appearances.  This episode was referenced in the beautiful letter I received from a listener.  Recently, I was a guest on the fabulous Retro Nostalgia Podcast.  You can find that episode here. Chad and Cristina have also become great friends and are so encouraging!  They do such great work with their show :)   Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined by 3rd-time guest, author and pop culture expert, Mr. Chris Morgan.  In this episode, we discuss our top 5 "hot takes" on 90s pop culture. We did not share our lists until we recorded the episode, and I think you will find our perspectives interesting, unexpected, and hilarious!  Here are a few places where you can find Chris: Instagram Books Yardbarker Letterboxd Chris has been on the show on two other occasions.  On the first episode, we talked about '90s television, and on the second, he answered 25 questions about pop culture.  Both episodes were a lot of fun, and I highly recommend checking them out!  I also brought up Sticker Mule and the Rewind Envelope on this episode; please check them out!  Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Dan Loosen, the co-founder of the Midwest Gaming Classic.  The MGC is an annual event where tens of thousands of passionate game and gaming lovers join together for a meaningful trade show of sorts focused on video games and gaming, both from decades past and games we may see in the future.  It was a very meaningful and fun conversation to say the least!  You can find out more about the Midwestern Gaming Classic here.  You can follow Midwest Gaming Classic on Instagram here. Here are a few videos taken by attendees from the MGC, all on YouTube: 2025 Tour by "Mr. Dave Pizza." 2025 Gaming Classic Part 1 by "Memories by Wayne." Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are discussing an infamous comic strip character who had a profound impact on my life, and that would be Dennis the Menace!  Join me as we look back to his first appearance in newspapers in 1951, and all of the incarnations we've experienced over the last 75 years.   In this episode, I mentioned my appearance on another fellow Pop Culture Podcast show, Retromade.  You can find this awesome show here.  I was a guest a year or two ago, where we discussed the 1993 film, Dennis the Menace.  You can find that episode here.  I also mentioned my friends over at the His and Hers Gen X Podcast a few times; you can find their fantastic show here. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Hello, and thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am bringing you with me to my conversation with Chad & Cristina of the His and Hers Gen X podcast. We chatted about Calvin & Hobbes, discussing the popularity of the comic, the unique artist and writer behind it, and so much more!   Here are some places where you can find the podcast and the super kind co-hosts! Here is a link to their show on Apple Podcasts.  Here is a link to their IG account. You can find the book I referred to, "Looking for Calvin & Hobbes," in this episode here. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, we are taking a look back at some questionable toys, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, with a special addition from the 1950s.  All of them have one bizarre characteristic in common - they all wet themselves.  I was equal parts fascinated and horrified to learn and re-learn about some of these toys, including, but not limited to, Betsy Wetsey, Puppy Surprise, and more!  Here are a few websites that I referenced in today's show: Weirdo Toys/Gross Out Gang, more info here.Word hippo synonyms, check it out here.LA Times article about ‘My Bundle Baby’ can be found here. I also forgot to mention this in the show, but back in the early days of the podcast, I did an episode on My Little Pony. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, I am joined by John Abendshein, author of "Home But Alone No More: A Memoir From the Owner of the House That Made Movie History." John lived in the famous "Home Alone" house before, during, and after the filming of the holiday classic. In his book, he shares how this came about, the aftermath following the film's release, and why this movie continues to resonate with viewers more than three decades after its initial release.  In this episode, I get to interview John and ask him several questions ranging from Home Alone trivia to Would You Rather - Chicago version, and I also challenge him to answer a few pop culture questions related to events in 1990.  It was a pleasure chatting with John and I highly recommend his book!  Check out John's website here. Follow John on TikTok here. Follow John on Instagram here. Visit John on YouTube here. You can purchase John's fantastic book here. Check out Julia Hagen's website here.  She is the artist responsible for the beautiful artwork on the book's cover as well as illustrations throughout.   Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented author, certified Gen X'er, and nostalgia nerd much like myself!  In this episode, we take a look at our top 10 favorite tv commercial jingles, which we remember fondly from our childhoods, growing up in the '80s and '90s.   I created a playlist on YouTube of our favorite jingles, you can check that out here. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are taking a look back at some infamous music videos from the 1980s and 1990s that feature warehouses and scaffolding as the setting.  I realize this episode is a bit niche, but I think you will appreciate the focus on some memorable music videos.   This episode is marked as explicit because I quote a few lyrics from Queen Latifah's song UNITY which has some adult language in it. I mentioned my recent guest appearance on an awesome podcast called "Pop Culture Reflections."  You can find this show here. If you love listening to music from the 80s and 90s, as well as podcasts related to pop culture during these fabulous decades, check out the app Q106.5.  There you will find links to my show and many other awesome podcasts, as well as the ability to listen to some tunes from yesteryear :) I also referenced a few of my older episodes on this one: Learn about Madonna's incredible rise to fame here. Learn about Michael Bolton and why he is such an icon here. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  Welcome back!  After a summer hiatus due to my crazy schedule, we are back!  On today's show, we will be talking about Shel Silverstein, the beloved author, songwriter, playwright, and frequent visitor to the Playboy Mansion (I'm not kidding!).  You will learn how Silverstein persevered through a tough childhood and became a revered children's author and musician.  We will also talk about his notable works and his legacy following his death in 1999.   Toward the end of the episode, I mentioned Genevieve Wallace and how she is a very talented artist who created a brand new logo for me :)  You can check out her website here.  You can visit her Etsy store here.  And note - I was not asked to share any of these links, but she is just an awesome person and very talented so I want to tell everyone about her! If you visit my website or click here, you can check out the new logo on all kinds of merch!  Showcase your love for the podcast with some cool schwag!  From t-shirts to stickers to water bottles to duffle bags, my online store sells some cool stuff!  I also shared information about an exciting new app called Q106.5 where you can listen to music from the '80s and '90s as well as several retro pop culture podcasts! Download the app on Apple & Android.  Pop Culture Retrospective is on there, you can listen to any episode, anytime!  Several other great podcasts are featured, too :)  Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we are taking a look back at 5 YEARS of pop culture memories.  I launched this podcast on May 24, 2020 and I cannot believe that 5 years has just flown by! We will take a look back at funny moments from the show, popular episodes, listener comments, and more!  Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey, we're just getting started! :)  Note - this episode is marked as explicit as I refer to a few articles from the Onion that have explicit language in them. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by author Zachary Downing, whose new book, "Manhattan to Montauk," is available now! In this latest work, Zach tells the story of a young man who has just graduated from college and is trying to navigate his early adult life, experiencing several life-changing interactions and relationships along the way. Set in 1995 New York, the book transports readers back to this beloved era.  During our conversation, we discuss not only his book but also share many memories from the '90s and the pop culture that defined that time. You can find Zachary here: Website:  https://www.zdowning.com/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/zachary_downing_writes/ Zach's book can be found on Amazon here:   Follow Zach on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharytdowning/ 'Manhattan to Montauk' is for sale at a local bookstore in Montauk!  It can be found at a store called Homeport, and the address is:  85 The Plaza, Montauk, NY 11954. Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode I am joined by Jason Lady, a professional in the field of Human Resources, a published author, a lover of all things '80s, and a frequent guest on the podcast!  In this episode, we are talking about the drastic hair changes that many celebrities have made over the years and also celebrities who are known for their hair, whether that be what is (or is not) on top of their head, as well as facial hair. From John Oates, to Yanni, to Michael Bolton and so much more, we have a lot to discuss on this episode! Here is where you can find Jason: You can find Jason, here:  https://www.jasonrlady.com/ Here is his author IG:  https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/ Other podcasts I mentioned in this episode: Grounded in Maine, hosted by Amy Fagan:  https://www.groundedinmaine.com/ Pop Culture Reflections:  https://www.yourunpodcast.com/podcast-5 Retromade (the podcast I was recently a guest on):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retromade/id1681642178 Here is the YouTube  channel with video episodes:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwI9QTMoHCS_U3MidyZMTBg Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in! In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fascinating world of Retro Technology, specifically examining the overhead projector, microfiche, and word processor!  You will learn how these technologies came out, what they were used for, and why they ultimately have found a spot in your local landfill (unfortunately).   I found a ton of great resources about these relics, take a look: Overheads Microfiche & more Microfiche (BU Article) Word Processors Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail 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 life nearly 40 years later. John has successfully brought his dream to fruition by organizing a screening of the film accompanied by a live band. Here are a few spots where you can find John and "Labryinth in Concert." Black Ink on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/blackinkpresents/ Labyrinth in Concert website:  https://www.labyrinthinconcert.com/ Black Ink Website:  https://www.blackinkpresents.com/ Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  If you miss snail mail and fan clubs, then you should definitely check out the Rewind Envelope!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: [email protected]