The 80s and 90s Uncensored

What do mail-order catalogs, phone cords, and cassette tapes have in common? In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by Chrissy Porcelli-Lester to travel down memory lane and discuss some of the things they grew up with that kids today will never get to experience. To follow Chrissy visit  ⁨@chrissythrowbacks⁩ on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube For More from the 80s...

Lazer Tag has been around in one form or another since the mid-1980s. The game has been played at home, in arenas, and even used for military training. In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, we look at the history of the toy that allowed kids and adults to act out their action-hero fantasies, thanks to a guy who watched a movie and wanted to shoot the laser guns he saw on the big screen. F...

In this episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we look at two people instead of one. The first, Margaret Thatcher, who led the country into the conflict, while the other, John Major, led the country through it. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagram:  @The80sand90sCom   YouTube:  The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a frien...

In 1986, Hasbro wanted to sell more Transformers toys. Their solution was to make a movie that killed off many of the existing Transformers and replaced them with a new generation of characters. It turned out not to be the best marketing decision, but the movie itself has stood the test of time and is arguably more popular today than it was when it was originally released. In this episode of the p...

In this episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we explore the life of Colin Powell, where he came from, how Vietnam shaped him, and how he became one of the most trusted men in America. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagram:  @The80sand90sCom   YouTube:  The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, tell a friend and/or share it on soci...

When Married... with Children premiered in 1987, it presented the world with something it had never seen before: a TV dad people could actually relate to, a TV dad that was more like our actual dads than most dads on TV. In this episode of the podcast, Milo is joined by Sketch M to discuss his new music and the great Al Bundy. Check out Sketch M and 80 Kurt on Instagram at @Sketch_mcguiney @real80...

We all know the name John DeLorean. We all know the DeLorean DMC-12. We’ve probably been driving down the road and seen one drive past, been to a car show and seen one on display, most likely kitted out to look like the one from the movie Back to the Future, the film that made a car that probably would have gone down as a failure become a cultural icon and collectable amongst movie and car enthusi...

In this episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we explore the life of Fahd of Saudi Arabia, from his early years as a prince in the House of Saud to becoming the king who invited coalition forces into Saudi Arabia after Iraq invaded Kuwait, the decisions that shaped the Gulf War, and the legacy he left on the Kingdom and the Middle East. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     In...

In this episode of the podcast, Milo is joined by his darling wife to discuss Double Trouble, one of the many films starring the Italian comedic duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. The movie follows the pair as they are hired to act as doubles for two wealthy brothers in Rio de Janeiro after a plot is uncovered to assassinate them. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Insta...

In this episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we explore the life of James Baker, from his early years in Texas and career in law to becoming one of the most influential diplomats in American history. Discover the secretary of state who built an international coalition against Saddam Hussein and the diplomacy that helped shape the Gulf War. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com   ...

What do Pee-wee Herman, Milli Vanilli, and Tommy Lee and Pam Anderson have in common? They all found themselves at the center of major scandals in the '90s. Do you remember what they were? Join Milo, Jamie, and guest host Genevieve Hassan as they look back at some of the decade's most unforgettable celebrity controversies. Originally aired June 13th, 2022 For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web: ...

In this episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we explore George H. W. Bush’s life, from his early years and naval service in World War II to the political career that led him to the White House. Discover the president at the center of the Gulf War, the decisions that shaped the international response, and the legacy he left on the global stage. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.co...

In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo explores a timely episode suggestion: the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Coined in 1999, this cognitive bias may be even more relevant today than when it was first identified. Tune in to learn what it is and why it's relevant today. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagram:  @The80sand90sCom   YouTube:  The 80s and 90s Ove...

In November 2025, Jamie and Milo set themselves the task of picking the greatest one-hit wonder of the 1990s . Not long after, they received an email from one of their German listeners with his own list of one-hit wonders. It's a bit delayed, but here are the guys responding to that list. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagram:  @The80sand90sCom   YouTube:  The 80...

In this first episode of Faces of the Gulf War, we explore Norman Schwarzkopf's life, from his childhood and military upbringing to the experiences that shaped one of America's most recognizable generals. Discover the man behind the famous press briefings, the decisions that defined the Gulf War, and the legacy he left behind. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagra...

Between August 2, 1990, when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and February 28, 1991, when the First Gulf War came to an end, the world watched one of the defining conflicts of the late twentieth century unfold live on television. We remember the images, but how well do we remember the people behind them? Hosted by Milo Denison, Faces of the Gulf War is a limited podcast series exploring the lives of...

Remember receiving cassette tapes or CDs in the mail and paying just a penny for them? Only to be hounded every month to buy more at the regular club price? If so, you probably remember the names Columbia House and BMG. If you don't, and you would like to learn how your parents got their music delivered through the mail, this is the episode for you. In this episode, host Milo Denison revisits the...

In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by Brett Langley, author of Rocket Man . Milo and Brad cover a few topics from Brett's book and his tribute to his late father to childhood memories of riding their bikes. They also explore the history of BMX and freestyle, along with movie Rad, the cult classic that captured the peak era of two-wheeled BMX racing. Pick up your copy of...

Before streaming, before you could watch anything anytime, kids had Saturday mornings. Four hours, three networks, a bowl of sugar, and animation. In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo traces the history of what was once considered the best day of the week, from the humble beginnings of Saturday morning filler to its peak in the 1980s and its rapid decline in the 90s. For More from t...

On this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by the OG of nostalgia podcasts, Steve Spears, host of Stuck in the ’80s. After two decades of talking to some of the greatest musicians of the 1980s, Steve has written a book relaying some of those interviews: Stuck in the ’80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade. Milo and Steve discuss why ’80s music...

In this rebroadcast and re-edit, Jamie and Milo watch some cartoons, channeling their inner child. In 1992, two awesome cartoons were released to the world: Batman The Animated Series and X-Men The Animated Series. The guys provide some history of the two shows, why they were revolutionary, and discuss which is the better one. Original Episode: January 24th 2022 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/...

What do you think of when you think of the montages of the 1980s? Does a specific movie come to mind? In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by Greg of the Why Am I podcast to discuss their picks for the top 1980s movie montage.   For More Why Am I Web: whyamipod.com YouTube: @whyamipod Instagram: @whyamipod   For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     In...

In this episode, Milo revisits the animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers, a cartoon he didn’t watch, to find out if it was something he missed out on or if it is a bit too preachy, even for his liberal sensibilities. For More from the 80s and 90s visit Web:  the80sand90s.com     Instagram:  @The80sand90sCom   YouTube:  The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it...

In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by returning guest host Katie Geilenkirch of the Retromade Podcast. They take sides to battle over who has the biggest box office success, the biggest muscles, who has the talent, and of course, who would win in an all-out brawl between Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Who will be the top dog? Tune in to find out. Fore more Retrom...

What are two guys to do when they get dumped by their girlfriends? They go to the mall because it’s the ’90s, and that’s how young people spent their time. In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo is joined by Chad and Christina, hosts of His and Hers Gen X Podcast, to discuss the movie Mallrats, a box office failure when it was released that has since become a classic in the View Askew...