Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, we will be taking a look back at the alternative rock band the Cranberries, one of the most successful groups to come out of Ireland since U2! You will learn how the group came together, their music and how life has been for the surviving members since the untimely passing of Delores O'Riordan in 2018. Please note - this show contains some sensitive information about...
Jan 09, 2023•21 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the top holiday toys for each year spanning 1980 to 1989. From the Rubik's cube to He-Man to Popples, and everything in between, you will learn not only what toys were at the top of kid's wish lists, but also a bit of a backstory behind each item. So kick back, relax and enjoy! Please check out my new website! Yahoo! Visit: www.popcultureretrospective.com You can listen to old episodes, read more about the...
Dec 22, 2022•22 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at some of the most bizarre children's shows of the 1980s including: Dumbo's Circus, Welcome to Pooh Corner and Zoobilee Zoo! You will hear some behind the scenes information, as well as learn more about the actors who portrayed some seriously strange characters! Follow me on Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Twitter: @popcultureretro Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Support the show Visit: ...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min
Send us Fan Mail Hello and thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the Sanrio Company. What started in the 1960s as a company selling silk and sandals, evolved into one of the most popular characters in pop-culture history! Enjoy! Please visit my new website! www.popcultureretrospective.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 podcast...
Nov 22, 2022•13 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! It's been a bit since I posted my last episode, thank you for your patience and I am so excited to be back! On today's episode we take a deep dive into the band Radiohead, one of the most unique alternative groups of me and my sister's generation. You will hear the backstory on how they met, their rise to fame and what the group's members are up to today! At the beginning of the show, I mention a podcast that I was recently a guest on - it's called the 8...
Oct 20, 2022•18 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look at some of the more bizarre toys and collectibles of the 80s and 90s like the Furby, Beanie Babies and Trolls. I didn't realize there was such a rich backstory to many of these toys. On the show I mentioned a few things you may want to check out: SNL Skit about Beanie Babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zatUernhzNw Beanie Babies Book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Beanie-Baby-Bubble-Toy/dp/1591848008 Trolls Mus...
Jul 27, 2022•23 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the most popular toy and cartoon bears from the 1980s, specially Teddy Ruxpin, The Care Bears and Gummi Bears. You will learn how they came to be and the impact they had on children all over the world. You will also hear an article from a woman who just loves her bears! Reach out! Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Twitter: @popcultureretro Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Support the s...
Jun 09, 2022•27 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show you will learn all about the history of Soul Train, one of the longest running television shows in American history. You will learn how the show got started and by whom, as well as the impact it had on popular culture. This episode was suggested by my Dad and when you listen, you will learn why! Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter : @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Support the show Visi...
May 26, 2022•19 min
Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in! On today's show you will learn about the history of Slime - the green, sticky liquid that has made frequent appearances on Nickelodeon since the early 1980s. You will learn how the idea for it came to be, what it was made from and where it can be found today. We will also briefly touch on some of the game shows it has been used for over the years (i.e. Double Dare, Wild & Crazy Kids, etc.). So kick back, relax and enjoy the show! Contact me anytime: Ema...
Apr 28, 2022•15 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a staple in many children's toy boxes and VHS players in the 80s and 90s. What started as a simple sketch evolved into a comic book which then took off into toys, a television series and so much more! So kick back, relax and enjoy! Contact me anytime: Email- popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram - @popcultureretrospective Twitter- @popcultureretro Support the show...
Mar 25, 2022•24 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look over the life and career of Michael Jordan, arguably one of the greatest athletes and basketball players of all time. You'll learn about his early days growing up in North Carolina and his path to superstardom with the Chicago Bulls. You'll also learn what he is up to today. Contact me anytime- Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Support the...
Mar 05, 2022•30 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at 4 of John Hughes most popular teen movies of the 1980s : Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakfast Club. We will discuss a brief overview of the films and share some behind the scenes information that you may not be aware of! Today's episode touches briefly on some adult topics, so I added the explicit rating just as a head's up. Contact me anytime: Email- popcultureretros...
Feb 20, 2022•29 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look back at 5 classic tv series, aimed at 'tweenagers that ran on Nickelodeon during the 1990s. You will learn some of the backstory, behind the scenes information and details about cast from shows like Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains it All, Are You Afraid of the Dark, The Adventures of Pete & Pete and Hey Dude! Nickelodeon did an outstanding job with their programming during the 80s and 90s and in t...
Feb 02, 2022•48 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at both Discovery Zone and Leaps & Bounds, two companies with the same goal - provide opportunities for kids to engage in fun and fitness via an indoor recreation complex. Discovery Zone opened their first location in Kansas City in 1989 and Leaps & Bounds opened their first location in Naperville, IL in 1991. After just over a decade in business, Discovery Zone crashed and burned and you will learn w...
Jan 12, 2022•21 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn all about Fiona Apple, one of the most talented musicians to ever sit behind a piano. Starting when she was just 8 years old, Apple began composing music and by the age of 19, the world was able to hear her music for the first time, blowing many people away with her undeniable talent. You will learn about her childhood, her adolescence and what she has been up ...
Dec 16, 2021•27 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn about the backstory behind Oprah Winfrey, one of the most successful media moguls of all time. You'll hear about her early days, surviving a traumatic childhood and how she became the woman and leader that we know and love her for. You'll also hear a bit about her show and what she has been up to since the Oprah Winfrey show came to an end in 2011, leaving us w...
Dec 04, 2021•29 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the show, thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be discussing My Little Pony, the equine empire that started out as a toy horse called 'My Pretty Pony' in 1981. You'll hear how the toys got their start, the extensive media presence they've had and just how long they've lasted in the spotlight. So kick back, relax and enjoy! Please contact me anytime! Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: popcultureretrospective Suppor...
Nov 17, 2021•23 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode! On this episode you will learn 31 things you may not know about Walt Disney World! We will discuss all of the theme parks, some of the resorts and other tidbits you may not have known before. Join me for the last installment of our 3 part series on Walt Disney World in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Happiest Place on Earth! Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: popcu...
Nov 16, 2021•16 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast. On today's episode, I will continue sharing my personal story about working at Walt Disney World in 2001! You'll hear about some of the humbling experiences I had with guests, a celebrity I got the chance to meet, and working there following the September 11th attacks and the holidays that followed. Enjoy! Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: @popcultureret...
Oct 31, 2021•38 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to episode #40 of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show, you will hear, first hand, part of my story about working at Walt Disney World 20 years ago (in the fall of 2001)! Although I worked there for a semester of college (in their college program) the experience had a huge impact on my life. You will hear all about the training I received and what it was like to work at the Magic Kingdom on a day to day basis. Enjoy! Support the show Vis...
Oct 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 40
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be discussing Strawberry Shortcake, the brainchild of American Greetings, a greeting card company based in the United States. Her origins date all the way back to the 1970s. You will learn all about her rise in popularity and the various incarnations that have been developed over the past 4 decades. It's quite an interesting story so thank you for tuning in! Reach out to me anytime- Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Inst...
Oct 02, 2021•21 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a continued look back at more extinct and disappearing restaurant chains from the 80s and 90s. You will learn what the motivation for TGI Fridays was, what creepy mascot the Ground Round used and so much more! Please tell me what restaurants I left off the list! What are your memories from dining establishments of yesteryear? Email me and I may share it on a future show! popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: @p...
Sep 11, 2021•28 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look at some of the now extinct and slowly disappearing restaurant chains of the 80s and 90s including places like Chi-Chi's, Bob's Big Boy, Bennigan's and Showbiz Pizza. You will learn the backstory of the restaurants as well as fascinating information that you may not have been aware of. I found so much information that there will be a continuing episode released in the next few weeks. Here are some links to infor...
Aug 23, 2021•38 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On this week's episode you will learn all about the band Bush. You will learn about their early days, their rise to fame in the 1990s and what they are up to today. Contact me anytime: Email: popcultureretrospective@gmail.com Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Twitter: @popcultureretro Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective!...
Aug 02, 2021•21 min
Send us Fan Mail Hello and thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's episode you will learn all about the life and career of Keith Haring, an artist with an extraordinary talent and an extortionary heart. You will learn about his early days drawing with his dad, to becoming famous for his subway drawings in New York. You will also learn how he advocated for AIDS awareness and how his life was sadly cut short. So kick up your feet, relax a...
Jul 09, 2021•22 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn all about the backstory behind Anne of Green Gables, a mini-series that first debuted in Canada on their CBC network. It was the most watched television series of all time up until that point in Canada. You will also learn the story behind the author LM Montgomery, some behind the scenes details and other tidbits about this Canadian classic! So kick up your fee...
Jun 21, 2021•33 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode! On today's show you will learn all about the resilient life of Missy Elliott, one of the most incredible artists to ever perform on a stage or produce music. You will learn how her traumatic childhood inspired her to achieve her dreams and you'll also learn about her impressive career in music. Please note that the first part of the show discusses some sensitive material, so please be advised. Enjoy! Contact me anytime! Email: popc...
Jun 02, 2021•19 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you tuning in to the Pop Culture Retrospective! Welcome back after a month break, but we are just in time for the 1 year anniversary since the very first episode of the show was published! (May 24, 2020). On today's episode you will learn all about the Babysitter's Club, the beloved young adult series that rose the popularity in the 80s and 90s. You will learn all about the development of the series, why it was so popular and how new generations of fans continue to enjoy t...
May 21, 2021•30 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective! On today's show we will be discussing the impressive, albeit sadly short, life of the Notorious BIG a legend of hip-hop music and an amazing storyteller. On this episode you will learn about his early days growing up in a tough section of Brooklyn, NY and how he got his start in music. You will also learn about the East Coast/West Coast feud and how that played a role in the deaths of both Biggie an...
Apr 16, 2021•26 min
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show we will be discussing the 1994 film adaptation (of the comic book) of the Crow, starring Brandon Lee in his breakout role. On this episode you will learn how the film came to fruition, some fascinating behind-the-scenes details and how an oversight on the film's set led to the unfortunate death of Brandon Lee. I hope you enjoy this look back at one of my sister's very favorit...
Apr 02, 2021•30 min
