Episode 22 of Memory Jogger features Jason and Wyatt remembering '80s breakfast cereals and specifically, cereal commercials. We talk about our favorite brands, any morning rituals, and choose over 20 commercials to rediscover. You'll hear the audio from the actual commercials in the podcast and can watch them with us on our YouTube video! Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, movies, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 9 reviews the 1985 animated movie Secret of the Sword starring He-man and She-ra. The movie from Filmation was released to theaters and introduced the She-Ra character and her home planet of Ethera. Our podcast goes in depth on the films origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and overall review. We'll also tell you our likes/dislikes and whe...
Aug 30, 2020•58 min
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 8 reviews the 1989-92 animated series Camp Candy starring John Candy. The Saturday morning show ran for 3 seasons and featured the adventures of camp counselor John Candy and his campers. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and reviews of several episodes. We'll also give you our likes/di...
Jun 10, 2020•53 min
Episode 21 of the Memory Jogger Podcast features Jason and Wyatt remembering what TV was like in the '80s. We talk about our earliest memories, local channels and programs, and when we got cable. Then we discuss our favorite cable channels as kids and our cable habits up through the present day. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb . You can also wat...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 7 covers the 1988 TV series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! starring Jim Varney. The Saturday morning show ran for just 13 episodes with a featured theme and recurring segments including Ernest and several sketch comedy skits. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and episode breakdown. We'll also g...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Jason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 6th episode covers the 1989 feature film Little Monsters starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandell. The story revolves around a teenage boy who discovers a minster realm under his bed and befriends one of its inhabitants. Our podcast goes in depth on the movie including the cast and crew, soundtrack, release history. We'll also give you our favorite and least favori...
Dec 09, 2019•46 min
We've reached Episode 20 of the Memory Jogger Podcast and Jason and Wyatt dig deep into their memory banks to remember their home video game consoles. We talk about when we received our first gaming system and share our personal history of enjoying video games at home. Our consoles include the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, and even Wyatt's first Texas Instruments home computer. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave ...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Join Jason and Wyatt as they review their experience at Retro Con 2019! You'll hear all about the show including cosplayers, vendors, celebrity guests, celebrity cars, and the Cybertronic Spree concert. We'll also reveal all the collectibles we took home with us! Watch our recording session on the RD80s YouTube Channel and visit Retrocons.com for more information!
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On episode 19 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember remember department stores and mall from their childhood. We talk about stores in our local area in central PA and then trips to Altoona and State College to visit more stores. Stores include Ames, KMart, Hills, and Value City with our local Clearfield Mall which included JC Penney, NRM, Radio Shack, and many more. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Jason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 5th episode covers the 1986 animated television series "Ghostbusters" by Filmation. While it ran for 65 episodes in syndication, it's still overshadowed in the world of the Ghostbusters film franchise and "The Real Ghostbusters" animated series. It's one that we had not seen since it's initial run so we decided to watch the original 5-episode miniseries that tell...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 24 min
On episode 18 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember what telephones were like growing up in the 80s. We talk about the transition from rotary to touch tone, our first cordless phones, answering machines, and cellular car phones. We also discuss our favorite novelty telephones, 1-900 numbers, and pranks. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infa...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Jason welcomes back "The Retro Rambler" Mickey Yarber from RetroRamblings.com to rank our favorite 1989 TV shows. We begin with some context by running down the Neilsen ratings for the Fall 1989 - Spring 1990 and with some moments in TV history. Then we dive into our picks which are preempted by their theme songs for your listening pleasure! (stay tuned for a fun after-show montage too!) Leave your feedback and your own Top 5 list by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com , tweet us @RD8...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Rank 'Em returns with another countdown in podcast form! This time, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1989 by ranking our favorite movies in an extended edition! That's right, 1989 was so big that we've expanded our normal Top 5 to our TOP 10. Action, horror, comedy, blockbusters, 1989 had it all and Jason along with Chad from Horror Movie BBQ are here to tell you why! We invite your feedback and your own Top 10 list by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com , message us on social med...
Mar 05, 2019•2 hr 35 min
On episode 17 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt recollect their favorite childhood restaurants, both local and nationwide franchises and fast food chains. We also remember some long-lost foods we grew up on including snacks, candy, cereal, and drinks from years past. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb. You can also watch our recording s...
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Episode 4 of Rediscovered reviews the man...the machine...1985 TV series Street Hawk! Get ready to hyper thrust through the history of the show including its creators, actors, guest actors, and the star...the $3 million all-terrain attack motorcycle! Jason and Wyatt will also dive into it's initial release, home video releases, and merchandise. Our review includes favorite episodes, likes/dislikes, music, and much more. Stick around after the show for some bonus content you won't want to miss! L...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 22 min
In this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason welcomes longtime friend Wyatt Bloom to go on a shopping spree through the 1984 Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog! Categories include toys, board games, electronic games, slot racing/train sets, video game systems, clothing, jewelry, and more! Watch our recording session on YouTube which includes screen share images of the actual items we chose in the book!
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 17 min
In this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason invites Chad from Horror Movie BBQ to go on a shopping spree through the 1988 Sears Wishbook! Categories include toys, board games, electronic games, VHS tapes, clothing, jewelry, and more! Watch our recording session on YouTube which includes screen share images of the actual items we chose in the book!
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Jason & Wyatt welcome Bill Faries of Matt-Trakker.com to discuss their experience at Retro Con 2018. We'll discuss our favorite cosplayers and celebrity guests at the show. We also show off our haul of collectibles we bought, the plethora of M.A.S.K. goodies seen and some toys we ogled but decided the cost was too high to purchase.
Oct 26, 2018•55 min
In the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt dig deep to remember the card and board games they grew up with. You'll see some of the actual games that we still possess (if you watch our recording session ) and also some that we remember playing consistently with each other over the years. We'll also discuss games we wished we had owned and also a few that were frustrating. We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 20 min
COWABUNGA! Jason is inspired by the "SepTMNTber" theme from Brian at OldSchoolEvil.com and welcomes him to rank our favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episodes from the 1987-96 animated series. We first discuss our experience with the show and talk about the great voice acting team brought us all the fun characters. Leave your feedback and your own Top 5 list of episodes by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or messaging us on Twitter @RD80s and @old_school_evil. You can also watc...
Sep 28, 2018•58 min
In this episode, Jason and Wyatt pull their memory boxes out of storage and reveal the treasures kept over the years. We HIGHLY recommend watching our recording session on YouTube for this episode, but you will hear us describe our findings during the podcast. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl0Vh7OWy1k We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s or @infamouswb. Watch our recording session on the RD80s YouT...
Sep 16, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The third episode of Rediscovered reviews the 1989 direct-to-video movie Bail Out starring David Hasselhoff and Linda Blair. You might also know the film by the title W.B., Blue, and the Bean or its other title Wings of Freedom . But no matter what you want to call it, Jason & Wyatt watched all 88 minutes of the film and are ready to talk about it! Directed by Max Kleven, Bail Out follows three bounty hunters who must save the kidnapped daughter of a millionaire from a Mexican drug cartel. I...
Sep 05, 2018•39 min
On the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt revisit their time working in radio during the mid to late '90s. If you listened to MJ 10: First Jobs episode, you'll remember that we worked together for about a year after high school at WCPA-AM & WQYX-FM in Clearfield, PA. Wyatt then worked part time at WINU-AM in Highland, IL after joining the Air Force. Jason went on to obtain a radio broadcasting degree at Toccoa Falls College where he worked, and even managed for a time, the student...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 50 min
In the second episode of Rediscovered, Jason & Wyatt review the 1984 animated series Pole Position. We'll give you a little about the history and development, the voice actors, our favorite/least favorite episodes and then our final verdict. Join us for a fun look back at this short-lived cartoon. We invite you to rewatch and also give us your feedback either on our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or our recording session video on the RD80s YouTube channel....
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Now is your chance to dedicate an 80s song to your favorite pop culture character! Listen as host Jason shows off his audio skills by mashing up your requests. In this initial episode, learn the inspiration behind 80s Pop Culture Dedications and the format of the show. Then listen to the first 5 dedications which include KITT from Knight Rider, Optimus Prime, John Rambo, Indiana Jones, and popular cartoon villains. Please leave feedback and your requests for future volumes by either tweeting to ...
Aug 22, 2018•21 min
Jason welcomes Chad E. Young from Horror Movie BBQ back to the show to rank our favorite toylines from the entire '80s decade. We begin with a little insight into what we collected as kids and also out tendencies now as overgrown kids. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include many different toy classics with clips audio from their actual TV commercials mixed in for your listening pleasure! We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com a...
Aug 16, 2018•2 hr 13 min
Jason welcomes "The Retro Rambler" Mickey Yarber from RetroRamblings.com to the show to rank our favorite TV shows that were released in 1988. We begin with some context by running down the top 10 rated shows from the Fall 1988 - Spring 1989 and then some moments in TV history. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include sitcoms, game shows, dramas, and reality TV each of which are preempted by their original theme songs! We then end the show by going through the 1988 TV Guide Fall Preview i...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Jason and Wyatt jog their memories of game shows past in this episode. We talk about how we grew to love game shows, some of our favorites as kids and inspirations we had from watching. Our icebreaker involves some video store news and an interesting TV show theme recreated. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com , tweet to @RD80s or comment on our YouTube recording session video....
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Jason welcomes Corey Chapman, host of The Chap Report, to rank our favorite albums that were released (or were popular) in 1988. We begin as usual with some context by running down the top 10 albums according Hot 100 charts as well as some results from the 1989 Grammy Awards and historical events in music. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include a wide variety of genres like pop, rock, rap, and R&B. We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes at Redisco...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Jason welcomes back Chad E. Young from HorrorMovieBBQ.com to rank our favorite movies that were released in 1988. We begin with some context by running down the top grossing movies at the box office as well as results from the 1989 Oscars and Razzies. Then, we dive into our Top 5 lists which include some horror and comedy classics preempted by their original movie trailers for your listening pleasure! We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s....
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 37 min
