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Join Derek in this monthly bonus episode examining the current state of Nostalgia, how we arrived at it, the promise of it, as well as its pitfalls.

Episode 165: The Lost Boys If you want to get teenage asses in seats for a vampire movie...you can't be busting out your grandad's Dracula. No, you need sex appeal, dammit. Mullets, Aquanet, motorcycles, single ear rings, oiled up sexy sax men...THAT'S how you make a vampire movie 80's style! Join us as we close out Halloween Month with 1987's The Lost Boys http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 164: Stephen King's IT (1990) Stephen King is crazy, and if cocaine can make a man do crazy things...what the hell do you think a coked up Stephen King is going to do? Probably write a book about an interdimensional Eldritch horror whose enemy is a giant space turtle that vomited the universe, then the horror winds up on earth where it eats children until a group of kids try to stop it, then have a child orgy, only to realize 30 years later they have to kill it once and for all. Perfect fodder for a prime time miniseries on ABC, yea? Join us for a revisit of the 1990 miniseries based on Stephen King's IT, and enjoy our discussion regarding the current state of the franchise. http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 163: Inhumanoids Mutations and mutilations...body horror in spades... even some innuendos to boot. Sounds like the PERFECT recipe for a Saturday Morning cartoon, yea? Join us for a story of what happens when creators basically have no supervision and make a shit show of a horror cartoon aimed at children. But hey, the toys were cool! Join us for our Revisit of Inhumanoids! http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 162: Dungeons & Dragons  Won't someone PLEASE think of the children?!  Dungeons & Dragons the GAME proved incredibly popular...but with that popularity also came controversy. Allegations of dark forces and the corruption of America's youth gripped the nation, this game was accused of being a gateway to Satan himself. So why not make a cartoon about it? Come kick off the spooky season as we revisit Dungeons & Dragons!  http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 161: Barbie and The Rockers What if I told you Mattel had that DAWG in them? Since 1959, Mattel's Barbie has shaped pop culture, as well as the imaginations, hopes, and dreams of little girls for decades. But in 1985, Hasbro took a shot at the queen with Jem and The Holograms, and Mattel wasn't having it at all. This battle of the brands swiftly turned into a battle of the bands as Mattel swiftly introduced Barbie and the Rockers, and the stories behind the scenes plays out like VH1's Behind the Music. Join us, and very special guests...our friends and Yesterdaze House band...THE FANTASTIC PLASTICS as we look back at Barbie and The Rockers! http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 160: Heathcliff He's the other orange animated tabby that originated in comics, but preceded his more popular contemporary by five years!  Voiced by Mel Blanc, two times, this kitty managed to be animated twice, but only one had a bangin' theme song. Join us as we look back at Heathcliff. And you better believe we are talking about Cleo from Cats & Co. http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 159: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers   We have a Disney Afternoon itch that's just GOTTA GET A SCRATCH! Come with us, please, as we take a look back at Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. NOTE: this episode was recorded just 3 days before the passing of the season one voice of Monterey Jack, Peter Cullen. Rest in Peace…until all…are one.   http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Episode 158: Saved by The Bell   When I wake up in the morning, I just hope Jason will be NICE to me! Perhaps this episode will encourage him to extend me some kindness. Join us as we look back at Saved by The Bell! NOTE: Dennis Haskins is ALIVE!   http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Ep 157: The Wuzzles   We close out August with the other side of a tale that began with last week's Gummi Bears episode, but as you will see…the ending is quite different. While the bears bounced their way toward success, another Disney jam that ALSO debuted the same exact day and time tried to deliver two kinds of fun wrapped up and rolled into one…but ultimately fizzled out. We have some strong opinions on this one, so join us please for a look back at The Wuzzles.   http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Join Derek in this monthly bonus episode examining the current state of Nostalgia, how we arrived at it, the promise of it, as well as its pitfalls.

Ep 156: Disney's Adventures of The Gummi Bears   Magic and mystery may indeed be a part of their history, but don't forget corporate restructuring along with batshit crazy demands from a new CEO. Journey with us now as we look back at Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, and how it moved the needle for a Disney that was on the verge of collapse.   http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

Ep 155: Galtar & The Golden Lance   Can't stop, won't stop…there is no hiatus for the show, as this Derek is ALIVE! But we are rounding out August with some Shorties, and we kick it off with some sword and shield fare. Part of the initial line up for The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera comes a show with virtually ZERO product and merchandise, join us for a look back at Galtar & the Golden Lance.   http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast   Start Your Engines Kick Starter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1218790823/start-your-engines-1-a-48-page-action-adventure

S4 Ep. 32 It's time to look back at a cornerstone brand of the 80s, but this time we are turning toward the "Pink Aisle." Join us as we dive into the incredible history of My Little Pony! http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast

S4 Ep. 31: Jim Henson's Muppet Babies Born from a whim by Jim Henson, given life in Muppets Take Manhattan, eventually becoming the foundation for CBS's Saturday Morning programming...Muppet Babies promised big adventures for little kids while sticking around for 8 seasons! Tune in, learn about Muppet Babies, hear about Derek's failing body and impending doom, AND..we even get ourselves a guest when friend of the show, and former guest, Matt Philips pops by to say hello.  http://patreon.com/YesterdazePodcast