Notable Nostalgia

It's Simpsons Month here at Notable Nostalgia! All April long we are doing strictly Simpsons episodes! Up first, we have the return of voice actor, impressionist, and puppeteer Jayden Libran as he joins us to discuss our top 5 one off Simpsons Characters. Everyone from Shary Bobbins to Jay Sherman is discussed as we reminisce on some of our favorite characters and episodes!  Tune in all April for...

Delo is back to finish counting down favorite sports moments of the 90s! We play a round of “Do You Know it?!” sports style. Jeff educates us about a prominent athlete on "Then and Now" and we call Ally's mom to ask about her obsession with Michael Jordan. Let's get ready to RUMBLE!!! *** Contact us via email at notablenostalgia@bigdoorprize.com Find us on our social pages facebook.com/notablenost...

This week, we are joined by our good friend Delo to discuss our favorite sports moments of the decade. Delo fills us on in on what makes him nostalgic for the decade, and we start our top 3 sports moments of the decade! We also talk some notable sports moments that didn't make our lists. Everything from the best NBA Jerseys in the 90s, to the X Games. Tune in next week where we finish with the mos...

This week we are joined by long-time stage, film, and television actor John Ottavino. He's appeared in television series such as Strangers with Candy, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, and most recently, HBO’s Succession. Our listeners will know him as Inspector 34 from Pete & Pete! We discuss his theatre experience, Inspector 34, and the time he was roommates with Mariska Hargitay, as well as what it’s lik...

Ally, Andy, and Jeff do their best to thoroughly review the season two episode of the Adventures of Pete & Pete, Inspector 34! Stay tuned next week for episode 25 where we interview John Ottavino, the actor who portrayed Inspector 34! ***. Find us on our social pages: Facebook.com/notablenostalgia Instagram.com/notable.nostalgia Twitter.com/notable90s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

This week Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by All That original cast member, and Proud Family voice actor Alisa Reyes! Alisa has acted in 90s shows like All That, NYPD Blue, and One World. She has went on to perform in TV and film like The Proud Family, Six Feet Under, Boston Public, and ER. She is in the new action film Break Even, and has appeared in and produced the newly released documentary th...

This week Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by legendary drag icon Peaches Christ! They chat about Peaches' start in the 90s, what drag was like then compared to now, and some of the famous faces she's interacted with along the way! We also chat up some of her work on the horror movie she made "All About Evil", her stage work in San Francisco and play some fun games. Theres some 90s nostalgia fun to...

This week Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by Maria to discuss the movies and television of the year 1990. The gang discusses which Movies and shows took top honors that year, then discuss their personal favorites! Jeff leads another round of Do You Know It?! as quizmaster and Ally has a Then & Now from across the pond! All this and so much more, on this week's Notable Nostalgia! *** Find us on our...

This week we discuss the 1997 film Spice World starring the Spice Girls! Joining us is Cassandra from the nostalgia podcast Cassandra Explains it All! We have a romp reviewing the film, discussing our favorite Spiceisms, a round of Do You Know It?! with the return of Quizmaster Jeff and Andy leads an unconventional Then and Now. Spice up your life, on this week's Notable Nostalgia! *** Find Cassan...

On this week's episode Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by Maria as they review the 1990 NBC TV special "The Muppets at Walt Disney World." It a whacky special involving the Muppets evading Disney World security, hitting up all the attractions, some violence, and sex in a laundromat?! The gang covers all the steps along the way, and cap it off with some Do You Know it?! with Quizmaster Andy this ti...

On this week's episode we are joined by Maria and talk to Taylor Morden who directed the recently released documentary, "The Last Blockbuster." The documentary highlights the rise and fall of Blockbuster video, the last remaining location in Bend, Oregon, and takes you on a nostalgic trip to what it was like visiting movie rental stores. We also couldn't resist asking him a few questions on his ot...

Tis the season! Ally, Andy, and Jeff discuss their top 3 favorite Christmas movies of the 90s! Another round of "Do You Know it?!" with Quizmaster Jeff, plus Andy leads a "Then & Now" on a Christmas movie staple. All this and more on the latest Notable Nostalgia! *** Facebook.com/notablenostalgia Instagram.com/notable.nostalgia Twitter.com/notable90s Find our new Facebook group (Notable Nostalgia)...

This week Ally, Andy, and Jeff discuss the top selling toy of each year in the 90s! They also discuss their ideal 90s toys wishlists as well as Christmas traditions growing up. Jeff plays Quizmaster again in a round of "Do You Know It" and Ally tops it off with a "Then and Now" on a foregone toys staple. All this and much more on a Holiday filled episode of Notable Nostalgia! *** Find us on Social...

On this week's episode of Notable Nostalgia Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by Scott Barber! Scott is the cowriter and co-director of the newly released documentary The Orange Years! The documentary covers what is considered the golden age of Nickelodeon and it's meteoric and unprecedented rise to one of Cable's most successful networks! We talk about how Scott was able to get so many amazing inte...

You've always wondered? Is the Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie? Or is it definitely a Christmas movie? On this episode of Notable Nostalgia, we find out for sure as Andy and Jeff debate which. Ally takes on the role as judge and we aim to prove which one it really is! Tune in to hear which verdict is reached. Plus, a "Then and Now" on a certain Nightmare Before Christmas Composer. We...

On this episode of Notable Nostalgia Ally, Andy and Jeff our joined by a very special guest, Will McRobb. Will McRobb is the co-creator of the Adventures of Pete & Pete, co-creator of Kablam and was a writer and storyboard editor for Nicktoons like Doug and Ren & Stimpy! We talk about how Will got started at Nickelodeon, how Kablam got it's sketches for air, what it was like working at Spumco stud...

It's an all-out brawl as Ally and Jeff go head-to-head in our new Nick November episode! Representing Team Clarissa is Jeff and representing Team Pete is Ally! Which show will be named the winner? Andy moderates and makes his decision! Do you agree?  Plus a Then & Now on Pete & Pete royalty. Let us know your thoughts at notablenostalgia@bigdoorprizecreations.com , Facebook, or Instagram. Don't for...

On this very special episode of Notable Nostalgia, Ally, Andy, and Jeff are joined by Mitchell Kriegman! Mitchell started on Saturday Night Live and later created Clarissa Explains it All and Bear in the Big Blue House, as well as writing for Nicktoons. We talk about being creative during a global pandemic, the impact Bear in the Big Blue House had on people's lives, some fun details about Nickelo...

Join us on our first ever trivia night! Ally wrote an entire quiz: 7 rounds, 7 questions each. Every question related to Halloween pop culture in the 90s!  Everything from cartoons, tv specials and horror movies! Think you know your stuff? Play along at home with some pen and paper and keep score. Tag us on social with #notablenostalgiatrivia. Follow our social pages so you don’t miss out on these...

On this episode of Notable Nostalgia Ally, Andy, and Jeff finish their top 5 lists. Jeff unpacks some “childhood trauma” and the gang goes into some conspiracy theories! Andy and Jeff discuss the scariness and... the sex appeal of E.T. (yep) while Ally dives into the pure absurdity of a certain 90s sequel. Plus, Andy talks about a horror icon in Then and Now. All this and more on another spooky ep...

On this episode Ally, Andy and Jeff discuss their experience with horror films growing up. Jeff leads a round of Do You Know It?! with some questionable facts, and the gang gets into the start of their top 5 list of 90s horror flicks! Join in on the fun, on this episode of Notable Nostalgia! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notablenostalgia/message

On this episode Ally, Andy and Jeff are joined by Jayden Libran as they discuss their favorite Treehouse of Horror segments! We chat with Jayden about his viral videos involving the Simpsons as well as his puppeteer work. We try our hands at “Impressive Impressions” with Jayden’s help. Plus, some “Do You Know It?” & a “Then and Now” all this and more on episode 7 of Notable Nostalgia! Find Jayden...

On this episode Ally, Andy and Jeff are joined by a special guest: Brett Wilson of @brettwilsonart. The gang gets nostalgic and reminisce about the episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark they find the most memorable. Ally leads a round of Do You Know it?! and everyone plays a round of Impressive Impressions! Plus, Brett leads a Then & Now on Are You Afraid of the Dark creator DJ McHale. All of thi...

On this episode of Notable Nostalgia Ally, Andy and Jeff review the then controversial episode of Roseanne: December Bride. The gang looks back on the week in history the episode premiered and review in detail the episode that depicted gay marriage in the 90s. Jeff reminisces on the time he met Roseanne in person, and Andy leads a round of “Do You Know It?”.  Plus,  a difficult discussion of “Then...

On this episode of Notable Nostalgia, Ally, Andy, and Jeff discuss their favorites in music from the year 1990! They decide what were their favorites from soundtracks, to best new, as well as song and album. The gang reviews the Billboard Top 100 of that year and the Grammy award winners, plus another round of Do You Know It! Andy and Ally talk about the bands they were in (and one together) while...