Acid Washed Memories

Hey paisanos!  This week, we're covering, in great detail, an acclaimed cornerstone of the Mario franchise:  the one and only Super Mario Bros. 3! Every world, every enemy, and so much more. PLUS:  A recap of all Mario-related activity for 1989! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're paying tribute to an enduring daytime TV tradition; an institution for kids home sick from school or bored in the summer; a happy-go-lucky hour of television. It can only be The Price is Right! COME ON DOWN! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

Are you ready to SNICK? This week, we're settling into the big orange couch to explain it all!  The history, lineups and legacy of a childhood favorite:  Saturday Night Nickelodeon! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week's episode is on the charts!  Literally! We're talking about some of the biggest one hit wonders of the 90s.  These are the smash hits of yesteryear; songs that endure, from artists that perhaps have not! Plus of course, a bit of history from the 50s through the 80s. Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're covering the oddball of the NES trilogy:  Super Mario Bros. 2! We'll tackle the original sequel, a certain festival in Japan, and of course, the ultimate result:  a unique, polarizing, but huge-selling game.... warts and all! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

It's a special full-length review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 1990! Scene by scene, beat by beat, and damn by damn:  we've got the entire movie covered! Only one question remains:  PORK RIND? (This episode was originally recorded and released in March 2020 as part of Our Vantage Point - Retro Wrestling Podcast, and has been slightly edited for cohesiveness with the Acid Washed Memories po...

Hey dudes!  This week we're diving into the sewers to explore the totally radical history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Grab yourself a slice of pizza (or perhaps a pork rind?) and kick back as we shell it all out! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

Hey hey hey hey WHAT is going on here?! Well, this week we're reminiscing about school... not ours! Bayside, of course!   We'll cover the origins, prequel, high school years and beyond, for one of the 90s most memorable, enduring, and thoroughly corny television shows:  Saved by the Bell! It's alright! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're ranking the four best chips! ... in our humble opinions, of course! Whether it's flavor, brand, or a specific combination; potato, corn, you name it: the chips are on the table! But we can't do it alone! Returning to help us out is the wonderful Alyssa Marino! ( @ayy_marino ) Happy snacking! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpod...

Hey paisanos!  This week, we're taking an adventure through the history and legacy of a beloved and pivotal video game:  Super Mario Bros 1!  This is the first episode in an on-going Mario series, so consider this Level 1-1. We'll cover the origins of Mario himself, his pre-Super days, and of course the impact that Super Mario Bros had on the video game industry as a whole. Plus, that whole Bowser...

This week, we're sharing the history and impact of a short-lived but wide reaching phenomenon:  Napster! We'll talk about its origins, effect on the music industry, and of course, how it was thrashed by a certain band. The rest of this description is no longer available due to a copyright claim.   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're giving you a slice of nostalgia when it comes to pizza. We'll cover its history, rise in the USA, and explosion in popularity over time. Plus, we'll top it off with talk about the chains, the local pizzerias, and even the frozen variety! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

On deck this week is the storied "Chase for #62" between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. We'll cover the history of the home run record, why it mattered, overall impact, and the fallout. Plus, we'll try to determine what made 1998 such a special year across the [score]board. Play ball, and play the episode!   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodca...

This week, we pick up the story of the infamous "Late Night Wars". Now, it's the tale of Jay Leno surrendering The Tonight Show to his successor, Conan O'Brien... for seven months. We'll get into the build up, the messy details, and the fall out. And we'll discuss NBC's culpability in all of this! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast  

Do you want YOUR MTV? This week, we're diving into the history and evolution of MTV. We'll cover the predecessors, launch, explosion, and eventual drift of a cable channel that was emblematic of a generation.   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're covering the history and legacy of the most influential fighting game of all time:  Street Fighter II! We'll cover the original Street Fighter, the latter iterations, New Challengers, and try to articulate just how and why this game breathed new life into arcades. Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're inviting you out for a tase of casual dining nostalgia. We'll cover the origins and rapid expansion of the casual dining industry, and most of all, run down some of the past and present restaurant chains we all know and love... or like.. or tolerate. Check, please! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're knocking out the history and legacy of a beloved Nintendo franchise:  PUNCH-OUT!! We'll cover its arcade origins, Mike Tyson, unlicensed ports, SNES and even the Wii revival. And of course this will all be peppered with a few jabs here and there! Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast  

This week, we're rewinding into the history and legacy of America's Funniest Home Videos! We'll cover its beginnings, unexpected success, spin-offs, and of course, Bob Saget. Just one request:  keep those cameras safely rolling!   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, we're hooking up to the history of cable! We'll explore its humble origins, boom in popularity, and do our best to descramble the overall "cable experience" And of course, thank you for tuning in. Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, it's all about action figures! We'll cover the origins, boom in popularity, and enduring legacy of several high-profile action figure lines over the last half-century. Whether you just remember these from your youth or are a hardcore collector, we FIGURE you'll find something to like in this one. Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodc...

WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE! This week, it's all about an institution in the game show world! From its humble origins to its meteoric rise, we're taking a spin on the wheel to find out why this classic has never gone "bankrupt!" So don't lose a turn! (and you DON'T have to buy a vowel!)   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, it's all about the console wars of the 90s! In particular, we'll explore the heated, defining rivalry between Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. From the history of both companies to the first four generations of video games and beyond, we hope you find some good BITS in this episode!   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join our FB Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast

This week, lend us your ears and we'll sing you a song!   It's all about the cross-generational classic, The Wonder Years. From the beginning to end, we'll cover the life and times of The Arnold Family, Paul, Winnie... heck, even Ross Gellar! You might laugh, you might cry, but the thing is, you'll look back.. with wonder.   (And we'll try not to sing out of key) Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Joi...

This week, Woodstock '94 takes the stage! We'll cover various ground including the history of music festivals, the original Woodstock, the disparate array of performers, and of course, the mud. And we'll try to pinpoint where this particular Woodstock falls in terms of cultural relevancy for its time and to this day. Oh, and Country Joe and The Fish of course.   Follow on Twitter  @awmpodcast Join...