This week Alex looks back on some of his favorite and most coveted toys from the late 90s. The toys range from the tamagotchi equivalent Pokemon Pikachu, to K'NEX, to Star Wars action figures and more. Stay tuned for this mini episode reliving memories through stories and old commercials. Be sure to share your favorite toys in the comments as well! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INS...
Dec 22, 2023•8 min
This week Brandon is back as the boys get into the holiday spirit. The two kick off their conversation discussing the upcoming revival of nugget buddies as well as some of their favorite holiday memories. The Nostalgia Junkies then shift into This or That where they compare classic Christmas characters: Heat Miser vs Snow Miser, Rudolph vs Frosty, Buddy vs Kevin McCallister. Next Alex and Brandon get into the meat and potatoes and finally watch some commercials. To end the show Alex has put toge...
Dec 08, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Today Nostalgia Junkies visits some of their favorite first and second hand moments of 80s memories! Friend of the podcast, and Alex's "dealer" stops by to share his experience of 80s pop culture. Alex and Erin discuss the potential for a new Super Mario Bros. 3 game and how that would impact the legacy and future fans of the franchise. Next Alex and Erin got through a round of This or That comparing Sega vs Nintendo and Masters of the Universe vs G.I. Joe. Then the Nostalgia Junkies get into th...
Nov 24, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today Nostalgia Junkies take it on back to their favorite sitcoms! Starting off the show, Alex surprises Joe with a belated birthday present. Then Alex and Joe discuss the potential of Netflix opening brick and mortar stores, as well as how they think Justin Long's Goosebumps series has been so far. Next the two fire through a round of This or That focused on after school snacks! Alex and Joe then discuss their top 5 sitcom families that they would like to blue-skidoo into and become a part of. ...
Nov 10, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Nostalgia Junkies are back with their Spooky Season Special! Alex and Joe dive into Halloween centered headlines, discussing the return of Boo Buckets, Hocus Pocus 3, and the new Goosebumps show. The boys then play a round of This or That focusing on nostalgic spooky season classics. Next Alex and Joe share their top 3 Nickelodeon Halloween episodes, however, Joe throws a wrench into the situation...Finally they conclude the episode with a game of 90s Trivia. Email us your thoughts and comme...
Oct 27, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alex and Joe discuss rumors of Daniel Radcliffe taking over the role of Wolverine from Hugh Jackman. The Nostalgia Junkies also voice their anticipation and viewing plans for the new Goosebumps series. The two boys then play a quick game of This or That discussing some great movie rivalries: Mean Girls vs Bring it On, Air Bud vs. Space Jam, and Toy Story vs Lion King. The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head resuming their 90s Cartoon Theme song trivia-off! Finally the two boys break out the 9...
Oct 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Alex and Joe discuss Charles Martinet stepping down from voicing Mario for Nintendo, as well as a rumored Star Fox Movie led by Chris Hemsworth. The two co-hosts then discuss the kings of KidsWB cartoons and 90s crushes in their game of This or That! The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head revisiting and testing their knowledge of classic 90s cartoon theme songs! Finally the two boys break out the 90s pop culture and history trivia cards and things get ... spicy! Can you answer the 90s trivia...
Sep 29, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The Nostalgia Junkies are back for Season 2 kicking it off with a new format! Jocelyn and Alex discuss where they have been over the summer, the various flea markets and antique malls they frequented, and running into a Nostalgia Community Icon. The two then play a game of This or That covering some of the 90s and 2000s biggest debates. Next Alex and Jocelyn discuss is revivals and reboots getting out of hand. The Nostalgia Junkies also share their thoughts on Mattel's list of green-lit movies a...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Alex celebrates making it to the final episode of the season by giving Brandon a gift, a vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo towel. The two then issue a challenge for someone to find a sealed bottle of Orbitz for Alex to drink. Alex declares he would leave teaching for his dream job in baseball. Next the Nostalgia Junkies review a series of commercials ranging from fruit snacks, to cereal, to even milk? As the Alex and Brandon watch commercials from the past they share memories of w...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 22
Brandon is back as he and Alex head into the second to last episode of the season! The two discuss what it means to be a D.I.N.K. (Dual-income No Kids), and if that had any play in the naming of the Dinks in Nickelodeon/Disney's show Doug. Next the Nostalgia Junkies share their thoughts on vintage t-shirts vs. vintage hats. Then gameshows gameshows gameshows! The boys recap thoughts and memories of What Would You Do, Guts, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Double Dare, and Nick Arcade. Finally, Alex...
Jun 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 21
Jocelyn fills in for Brandon and The Nostalgia Junkies dive into a Nintendo centered episode! The Nostalgia Junkies discuss one of the greatest frustrators at a flea market/ antique mall: the "Do Not Buy Shelf". Alex and Jocelyn later debate the hierarchy of Nintendo systems. Alex enters the conversation as a life long Nintendo kid, and Jocelyn comes with her background of Playstation love. Then the two rapid fire through the best rated and best selling games of the 80s and 90s. Alex and Jocelyn...
Jun 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 20
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss the pinnacle event of their youth, The Scholastic Book Fair! Like most conversations Alex and Brandon quickly get off task, reminiscing about elementary school memories. They compare favorite cafeteria foods, books, and recess games. Finally, Alex and Brandon continue their episodic quiz on 90's trivia, can you answer their difficult questions?!? Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: @nostagiajunki...
Apr 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 18
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss the formative commercials of their youth such as: Cross Fire, Mr. Bucket, and Magic Potty Baby. Brandon and Alex cover common themes from commercial to commercial as well as hysterical moments that would never be allowed to air on television. Finally, Alex and Brandon quiz each other on their 90's knowledge with their episodic 90s trivia battle! Do to ongoing Microphone issues the last ≈10 minutes of audio had to be salvaged from phones/ backup recordings. Email us ...
Apr 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 17
Head on back to the good ole days! Whether it's waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, opening an N64 on Christmas, or seeing the Chicago Bears do the Super Bowl Shuffle for the first time, the Nostalgia Junkies are here to walk you down memory lane! Join Alex and Brandon as they discuss how 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv shows, music, movies, toys, books, video games, and more shaped their youth and their lives. Come join them as they relive the past and experienc...
Apr 02, 2023•20 sec
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss their recent trip to That's 4 Entertainment's 90s Con in Hartford, CT. Alex and Brandon share their highs and lows from the convention, favorite meet and greets, as well as hopefuls for upcoming conventions. The Nostalgia Junkies discuss the announcement of Good Burger 2 as well as meeting the stars of All That, Hocus Pocus, Saved by the Bell, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, *NSYNC, Marc Summers, and Steve Burns. Finally, Alex and Brandon quiz each other on their 90's kn...
Mar 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 16
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss the highly anticipated upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie brought to us by Seth Rogan. Jocelyn and Alex also discuss the recent disbanding of Team Rocket in the final few episodes of the Pokemon anime. The Nostalgia Junkies team debates the original three Nickelodeon cartoons: Doug, Rugrats, and Ren and Stimpy to determine which show had the best pilot, rewatch factor, and lifespan. Finally, they quiz each other of their 90's knowledge with their episodic 9...
Mar 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 15
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss Alex's recent voyage to the iconic Rainforest café. Jocelyn and Alex share their top 5 animated Disney Movies (not Pixar) from 1991-2000. Finally, they quiz each other of their 90's knowledge with their episodic 90s trivia battle! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: @nostalgia_junkies_podcast TIKTOK: @nostalgiajunkies YOUTUBE: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast Subscribe and Review!...
Mar 03, 2023•53 min•Ep. 14
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss the potential of a Jim Carrey Grinch 2, the Super Bowl Commercials, and old camp stories! Join them as Alex and Jocelyn discuss the camp romance that almost never was! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: @nostalgia_junkies_podcast TIKTOK: @nostalgiajunkies YOUTUBE: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast Subscribe and Review!...
Feb 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 13
The Nostalgia Junkies discuss their favorite moments, fears, and desires from Steven Spielbergs 1993 Dinosaur Classic, We're Back: A Dinosaur Story! Alex and Jocelyn share their thoughts on the upcoming Biker Mice from Mars reboot. Wondering what classic 90s show will be rebooted next? Alex shares his hope for the next 90s reboot, and its not Street Sharks! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: @nostalgia_junkies_podcast TIKTOK: @...
Feb 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 12
This week Alex is joined by Jocelyn as they discuss their thoughts on what's to come during 2023 regarding Movies, TV Shows, and Toys. They cover everything from Marvel to DC to Power Rangers, and even a Street Sharks surprise! https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ...
Jan 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 11
Alex and Jocelyn discuss their thoughts on the two new Pokemon games and how they had some of the most tragic story lines. They talk about their thoughts for future games. Finally, they discuss what it's like to be done with the renovations on the basement/toy room. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ...
Jan 06, 2023•58 min•Ep. 10
This week Alex is joined by his wife Jocelyn, the Fry . The two of them discuss news in nerd ranging from Black Panther 2, to Ash's victory over Leon, to the highly anticipated Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as well as what it's like being married to a collector. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ...
Nov 17, 2022•56 min•Ep. 9
This week Alex and Brandon catch up before the holiday season rush. The boys discuss anticipated pickups, their early collecting days, and top 5 items/toys they would bring with them on a deserted island to pass the time. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ [email protected]...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
Brandon is finally back, and just in time for October's Spooky Season Special. Alex and Brandon discuss all elements of the October season from candy, to decorations, to costumes, to movies and specials. Join them as they share their opinions on all things spooky and nostalgic. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ [email protected]...
Oct 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 7
This week in honor of Cartoon Network's 30th birthday, the guys discuss growing up on Cartoon Network. Joe and Alex discuss their favorite shows, best characters, and reboots. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunk... https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_j... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJp... [email protected] Find Joe and the rest of The Bump Boys crew here: https://www.instagram.com/thebumpboys/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebumpboys?l... https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBumpBoys theb...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
This week the guys discuss the growth of the Marvel Empire, specifically with a concentration on the animation projects throughout the years. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ [email protected] Find Joe and the rest of The Bump Boys crew here: https://www.instagram.com/thebumpboys/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebumpboys?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBumpBoys...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 5
This week the guys discuss elements of collecting today and during their childhood, what makes memories nostalgic, and the lines between healthy collecting and hoarding. https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ [email protected] Find Joe and the rest of The Bump Boys crew here: https://www.instagram.com/thebumpboys/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebumpboys?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/[email protected]...
Aug 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 4
Alex is joined by Joe from The Bump Boys podcast to discuss the best shows of the WB Kids afternoon lineup. Were there any shows we missed? https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgiajunkies?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nostalgia_junkies_podcast/ [email protected] Find Joe and the rest of The Bump Boys crew here: https://www.instagram.com/thebumpboys/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebumpboys?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/[email protected]...
Aug 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 3
Alex and Brandon go over their takeaways from Season 4 of Stranger Things. They discuss key deaths from the show, hopes for season 5, and potential crossover products. Watch the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ
Jul 27, 2022•57 min•Ep. 2
In the premier episode of Nostalgia Junkies, Alex and Brandon discuss their top 10 Disney Channel TV shows. They each bring their favorite 10 shows from their youth as well as some honorable mentions. Subscribe at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJptUF4dthRlZNCrTkIvsQ
Jul 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 1
