Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDid The Nintendo R.O.B. Save The Video Game Industry?
The Nintendo R.O.B. or Robotic Operating Buddy was a robotic assistant for the NES that would play the games with you. The hype behind it was huge, b…
6 years, 1 month ago
Back To The Future - Movie Review
Today I'm doing a full review of the great Back to the Future. We'll do a breakdown of the plot, how it was made, some behind-the-scenes things, and …
6 years, 1 month ago
The Story Of Nerds Candy: Neeeeeeeerd!
Nerds candy is the famous small, irregularly shaped, crunchy treat. Nerds first came out in 1983 but is not associated with anything to do with nerds…
6 years, 2 months ago
Where's The Beef!?: The Story Of The Most Famous Catchphrase Ever
If you were around during 1983, you remember the famous "Where's The Beef?" commercial from Wendy's. This simple three-word phrase became a cultural …
6 years, 2 months ago
Turbo Teen: Knight Rider Meets Transformers
Turbo Teen was a very short-lived Saturday morning cartoon from 1984 about a kid that could turn into a car. The success of Knight Rider influenced t…
6 years, 2 months ago
Boglins: The Jim Henson Inspired Toy
You may or may not remember Boglins, but these were a series of small puppets that came out in the 80s. These high-quality toys were created by peopl…
6 years, 3 months ago
Small Wonder: A.I. in the 80s
Small Wonder was a science-fiction sitcom that started in 1985. It was based on a robot girl named VICKY who lived with the Lawson family under the g…
6 years, 3 months ago
Fun House: The Greatest Game Show Ever!
This is a look back on the greatest game show of the 80s - and possibly all-time - Fun House. Hosted by J.D. Roth, Fun House put two teams of kids to…
6 years, 3 months ago
The 21 Best Movies Of The 80s
This episode is my countdown of the 21 best movies of the 80s from the perspective of an 80s kid. It was really hard to narrow them down considering …
6 years, 3 months ago
The Top 13 Toys Of The 80s
The 1980s were a golden age for toys. In this episode, we'll look at why so many amazing toys came out in the decade and then count down the best 13.…
6 years, 4 months ago