The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast
Join me as we board a time machine and travel back to the retro pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s! On each episode, I take a deep dive into the backstory behind topics such as music, tv shows, movies, technology, regrettable fashions, and events from this unique period of time. This show is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of my older sister, Rebecca who I lost tragically in 2019. I want to learn the back story, the story behind the story, the hidden secrets, and fun facts of all of the things that she was into. This show is my love letter to my big sister. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s will want to tune in! Follow me on social media! Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Website: www.popcultureretrospective.com Email: amy@popcultureretrospective.com
Episodes
108 episodes
#105: A Conversation with John Lacy and Rachel Bailit about the realities of being a child star and their new movie.
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 ...
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Episode 105
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45:30
#104 - 25 Questions about '90s Television Shows with Pop Culture Author, Chris Morgan
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...
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Episode 104
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1:29:46
#103 - A Discussion on the year 1999 and Trash Pop Culture with Ross Benes
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 ...
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Episode 103
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1:00:27
#102: Disco Mickey Mouse & Totally Minnie
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 t...
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Episode 102
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45:59
#101: Our 80s Holiday Wish Lists with Jason Lady!
Thank 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 items from t...
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Episode 101
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1:52:47
#100 - Novelty Crap & Gag Gifts from the '90s and early 2000s
Thank 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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Episode 100
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38:42
#99 - Tina Turner: her life, career, and impact
Thanks 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 lif...
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Episode 99
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29:18
#98 - Finding healing through pop culture and the music of Tori Amos w/special guest, Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek
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.&nbs...
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Episode 98
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1:11:33
#97 - '80s & '90s Pop Culture Trivia w/Brieanna Wilkoff and Jason Lady!
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 ...
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Episode 97
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1:10:01
#96 - A History of Fans & Fandom with author and fandom expert, Holly Swinyard!
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 fa...
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Episode 96
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1:12:23
#95 - Our Top 10 One Hit Wonders of the 1980s with Jason Lady!
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. &nb...
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Episode 95
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1:49:43
#94 - '90s Con Recap (2024)
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 g...
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Episode 94
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1:05:12
#93 - Revisiting classic National Crime Prevention Council PSAs with McGruff the Crime Dog & Paul DelPonte, NCPC Executive Director!
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 N...
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Episode 93
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33:08
#92 - Interview with TV and movie writer, director, and author, Stan Zimmerman!
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 al...
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Episode 92
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1:09:52
#91 - Tracy Chapman: the incredible story of a gifted musician before (and after) her iconic duet with Luke Combs
Please note a correction: Tracy Chapman's debut album was released in 1988, not 1987. Also, the track list for this album may have been edited in when I referenced the Crossroad's album. Late-night editing is not without cons...
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Episode 91
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22:06
#90 - Revisiting '90s TV shows with pop culture author Chris Morgan!
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 Sci...
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Episode 90
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1:28:36
#89 - Faux Wood Memories from the '80s with Jason Lady!
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 '...
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Episode 89
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#88 - A Brief History of the Camcorder
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 ...
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Episode 88
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23:26
#87 - The Top Selling Holiday Toys of the 1990s, spanning 1990-1999!
Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we are taking a trip back to the 1990s where we will be looking at all of the top-selling holiday toys for each year from 1990-1999! It's a fascinating look back at a time when people would ...
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Episode 87
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27:42
#86 - Our Top 10 Favorite Food & Beverage Mascots from the 80s and 90s with three-peat guest, Jason Lady!
Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented and creative author as well as an 80's Pop Culture lover, just like me! On this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of Jason'...
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Episode 86
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1:51:15
#85: Interview with Author and 80's 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 fac...
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Episode 85
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1:07:02
#84 - The History of America Online (AOL).
Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we are taking a trip back to the 80s/90s to learn about the history of America Online (later AOL). America Online was the brainchild of Steve Case, a man who knew that this internet "stuff...
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Episode 84
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27:57
#83 - Our favorite soundtracks from 80's movies with (return) special guest, Jason R. Lady!
Thank you for tuning in!On today's episode, I am joined by author and certified Gen X'er, Jason R. Lady! We got a chance to share our favorite soundtracks from 80's movies with each other, which includes a top 10 list and some hon...
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Episode 83
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1:44:21
#82 - Interview with author and pop-culture fanatic, Jason R. 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 cha...
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Episode 82
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