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Send a text A look back at how Halloween used to be, how it is now, and some of the reasons things have changed. Happy spooky season to you all!

Send a text In this episode I talk about five restaurant franchises from yesteryear that still exist, but just barely.  Maybe you have memories of them, too.  Links below, but they will be spoilers. Griff's Hamburgers website and menu Griff's Hamburgers – We Serve Great Tasting Food! (griffshamburgers.com) Damon's Hazleton website and menu Damon's Grill & Sports Bar (damons...

Send a text In 1997 a strange independent film, Gummo, was released by filmmaker Harmony Korine. In this episode I'll talk about how Korine got his start as well as some of the specifics of the film itself.  It's dark and gritty, but well worth a watch.  Gummo (1997) - IMDb

Send a text In this episode I'll dig into some of the things going on in pop culture in 1993, as well as some of my personal favorites.  Join me and see if you feel the same as I do about a year that had so much to offer. As always, feel free to comment on Facebook or send me an email to add anything to this topic that you remember fondly.

Send a text This episode covers five movie soundtracks of the 1980s...some of modest success and one that was a pop culture staple of the decade.

Send a text Let's talk about warped basketballs, the Batman Returns backlash, and apparently high concentrations of lead paint, among other things, in this look back at some of the fast food tie-ins of the late 80's and early 90's.

Send a text In this episode I talk about Ralston cereals with popular movie and television tie-ins of the 80's and 90's.  Pour a bowl of your own favorite cereal and join me.

Send a text In this episode I go over a brief history of the LJN toy company and some of the NES games they published and became notorious for.  But were they all bad? 

Send a text A few of my favorite moments from Saturday Night Live in the 90s.  I'll touch on some skits, controversies, and musical performances.

Send a text In this episode I go over 9 snacks and drinks from the 1990s.  Some met their fate years ago, while others have made a comeback.

Send a text Before Dazed And Confused Richard Linklater had already made a splash in the independent film world with Slacker. Join me as I break it down and talk about how it was made and the significance of the film.

Send a text We continue where we left off in the last episode and round out a list of ten great horror films of the 80s.  If you liked part one, you'll love this one!

Send a text In episode 1 of 2 we will talk about 5 great horror films of the 80s that have always been favorites of mine.  Hopefully you will find some of your own favorites on this list, and if you aren't familiar with some of them then I hope this episode gives you a reason to check them out.

Send a text The departure of Alice Cooper and his return in the 1980's.