Jason welcomes welcomes frequent collaborator Wyatt Bloom to rank our favorite TV shows that debuted in 1987. We begin with some context by running down the top rated shows and even some firsts and fun facts from 1987. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists including sitcoms, game shows, and even some reenacted drama. Themes and even some sound bytes have been mixed in for your listening pleasure! We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com , mes...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 11 min
A new podcast series is making its debut on the Rediscover the 80s Podcast feed! The new show is titled "Rediscovered" (imagine that!) and will feature reviews of not-so-popular '80s TV shows, movies, and animation. Jason and Wyatt will be rewatching these obscurities either for the first time or reliving since their original run. Our first episode covers the short-lived 1987-88 TV movie and series The Highwayman. It was created by Glen A. Larson of hit shows like Knight Rider and Battlestar Gal...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Jason and Wyatt dig through boxes of old mixtapes to see what they've recorded over the years. We read through playlists of actual cassettes and rediscover albums we have hung onto all these years. Plus, we also talk about our early stereos, car setups, taping songs at the radio station we both worked at, and when our cassette days bit the dust. Our icebreaker starts the show off with a beloved board game making a comeback. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Redisco...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Jason welcomes Brian Cave of OldSchoolEvil.com to rank the Top 5 '80s cartoon theme songs. After a heated battle on Twitter with Dave of the Banzai Retro Club, Jason and Brian set the record straight on their favorite cartoon themes. We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists! Find us on Twitter @RD80s , show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com , and the RD80s YouTube channel where you can watch our podcast recording ....
Mar 30, 2018•43 min
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason & Wyatt remember their school field trips over the years. Jason also breaks out his collection of school yearbooks to assist in jogging memories. You'll definitely want to watch our podcast recording for this episode on YouTube. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s ....
Mar 18, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Jason and Wyatt discuss their first paying jobs from high school and including a time when we worked together at the local radio station WCPA/WQYX in Clearfield, PA. As a special treat, Wyatt invites our old boss Bob E. Day to join the podcast and reminisce about our time working there! We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s ....
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Wyatt and Jason recap their experience at Retro Con 2017 including meeting half of The A-Team, cosplayers, Cybertronic Spree Concert, their haul of collectibles, and much more.
Oct 21, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Episode 9 of Memory Jogger is all about our county fair memories. We begin the podcast with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s .
Jul 19, 2017•1 hr 51 min
In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason remember Saturday mornings and specifically the commercials that would play between our favorite cartoon shows. Cereal, toys, PSAs, and a few other favorite '80s commercials also come to mind throughout the show. As usual, we begin with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover event! We invite you to continue the #80sCommercials topic by visiting our show notes and linking ove...
Jun 11, 2017•1 hr 22 min
The Rediscover the '80s Podcast debuts a new show to accompany the article series Rank 'Em featuring host Jason Gross and a guest ranking a Top 5 in an assortment of '80s topics. The first show welcomes guest Chad E. Young of HorrorMovieBBQ.com to rank our 5 Favorite Movies Released in 1987 . You'll hear the actual Top 10 box office films for context and then we'll reveal our lists in reverse order followed by some honorable mentions. We hope you'll enjoy listening and also invite everyone to "p...
Apr 30, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Episode 8 of Memory Jogger is all about Jason and Wyatt's early memories of driving, fantasy cars, and the first cars we owned. We also talk about how we got interested in cars, practicing on the lawn tractor, and mishaps. We begin the podcast as usual with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the Early Driving & Cars show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com where you can see pictures of Jason and Wyatt's cars or tweet us at @RD...
Mar 18, 2017•1 hr 57 min
Jason and Wyatt take a mental tour of the school, telling stories from every classroom, the cafeteria, and outdoors. Even though our experience was from a private school perspective, we hope you'll enjoy and even relate to some of the stories we remember over a period of 8 years. We begin the show with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet them to @RD80s !...
Mar 11, 2017•2 hr 15 min
In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason discuss their childhood crushes from the '80s including our classmates and others from Hollywood, cartoons, video games, and more. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover event! We invite you to continue the #80sCrushes topic by visiting our show notes and linking to the other contributions from 80s League members.
Mar 03, 2017•1 hr 13 min
From Tonkas to action figures to handheld electronic games, Jason and Wyatt try to remember as much as we can about the toys we played with in the '80s. Our icebreaker headlines include a million dollar property that features a familiar helicopter and a gender swap TV reboot. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet them to @RD80s !...
Jan 29, 2017•2 hr 19 min
In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason discuss innovations from the 80s and how they impacted their lives. We brainstormed a list of many items from technology to toys to pop culture and chose 3 favorites. Then we run down the rest of the list and even share some instant feedback from Twitter. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover event! We invite you to continue the #80sInnovations topic by visiting our show notes and linking over to the contributions from the other 80s...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 15 min
The Memory Jogger discussion includes Jason and Wyatt's first interaction with a VCR through the last recordings they can remember. Our icebreaker includes remembering some of the celebrities that passed away in 2016 and a new AT&T commercial that caught Wyatt's eye. Add your memories and comments to the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet them to @RD80s !...
Jan 03, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Jason and Wyatt join a fun '80s Christmas collaboration with several other blogs and podcasts to list our favorite gifts which include video game consoles, action figures, playsets, and more! We also briefly discuss Christmas traditions and decide the topic for our next show. Visit our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com for links to all the other collaborators on this #80sChristmas topic!
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Episode 3 of the new Memory Jogger Podcast is all about our Nickelodeon memories! Jason and Wyatt reminisce about shows from the early '80s that we remember watching as young kids up through the early 90s and our high school years. We touch on everything from cartoons to game shows to sketch comedies broadcasted on the cable network. We also talk about how we discovered TV shows from the '70s, '60s, and '50s through watching Nick at Nite. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show n...
Dec 02, 2016•1 hr 31 min
In this special episode, Jason and Wyatt discuss their recent road trip that took place a few days before Jason's 40th birthday. After meeting in Nashville TN, the 3-day trek included a visit to the Flashback Arcade, Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum, Cooter's Place, and many comic book shops and thrift stores in between. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s ....
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Hosts Jason and Wyatt reminisce about Halloween including early costumes worn for trick-or-treating, favorite TV specials, and the best (and worst) candy treats that showed up in our bags. You'll also hear stories including Wyatt's homemade costumes and some pranks pulled by Jason in his early teen years. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s ....
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr 29 min
The first episode of the Memory Jogger Podcast introduces the show's concept and the 30+ year friendship of hosts Wyatt and Jason. Listen to childhood stories along with how nostalgia remains present in their lives today. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s .
Oct 14, 2016•1 hr 44 min
The future is now! October 21, 2015 has arrived! Jason and Wyatt sit down to discuss the history of the Back To The Future franchise, our personal memories of the films, and also inform everyone about the 30th anniversary goodies being released.
Oct 21, 2015•1 hr 29 min
Join hosts Jason and Wyatt Bloom as they chat about the hit '80s TV show Knight Rider . They talk about their experiences throughout the years with the franchise from watching the original series as kids through the 2008 reboot TV series. They then review the first comic book in the Lion Forge Knight Rider series.
Jul 02, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Rediscover everything about the 1980s using a similar format to VH1's "I Love The 80s" TV show. Play along with Topic Trivia and the Backwards Song Challenge. Stick around after the credits for outtakes. EPISODE 2 TOPICS MOVIES - Raiders of the Lost Ark WAPNER'S REVENGE - 24 hours of solitary confinement with "Mickey" or "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" on a continuous loop TOYS - Which did you play with more, Rubik's Cube or Simon? TELEVISION - Miami Vice DO YOU REMEMBER? - The first time you play...
Sep 12, 2014•1 hr 24 min
Rediscover everything about the 1980s using a similar format to VH1's "I Love The 80s" TV show. Play along with Topic Trivia and the Backwards Song Challenge. Stick around after the credits for outtakes. EPISODE 1 TOPICS: MOVIES - Ghostbusters WAPNER'S REVENGE - 48 hours of solitary confinement with either "Don't Worry Be Happy" or "Never Gonna Give You Up" CARTOONS - Pole Position or Turbo Teen TRAPPED - Trapped on a deserted island with Jacko the Energizer battery guy and electronics superstor...
May 23, 2013•2 hr 50 min
