Pop Culture Retrospective

Send us Fan Mail Hello and thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, we will be taking a look back over the decades-spanning, and literary phenomenon that is the Berenstain Bears! You'll learn about how the series got started, what the brand has expanded to besides the books, and what the series looks like today!   Sorry for the delay in publishing this episode!  I had previously record...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this very special episode! On this episode, I get a chance to meet with Chris Clews, an expert on 80s Pop Culture.  He is a professional keynote speaker and a talented author who has written several books about the 80s including: What '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace :  Unexpected business lessons from ten of the great 80s mo...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we are taking a look at an episode of Sex and the City and two episodes of Friends with the help of my new friends, Aprill and Ashley from the 90's Noise Podcast.  You can find their show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I0sCq4tNrpbPAF9KxUaX8 You can also find 90's Noise on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/90snoi...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, you will get to hear about my experience attending 90's con two weeks ago in Hartford, CT.  You will hear about which celebrities were there, a bit about the vendors, the panels offered and more! You can learn more about 90's Con and other pop-culture-related conferences here:  https://www.thats4entertainment.com/90scon...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  In today's episode, we will look back at four additional (and notable) sitcoms from the 80s and 90s that featured a predominately black cast.  We will discuss the Cosby Show, A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Family Matters.  You'll learn some behind-the-scenes information about the various cast members and some fun facts!   Th...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in!  This is a very exciting episode for me because I had the chance to interview one of my favorite people in the world, Gina Fitch, my dear friend, and former roommate during our time at the Walt Disney World College Program! In this second part, Gina recalls some really funny moments from her role in outdoor foods at Epcot with some animals, and deh...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in!  This is a very exciting episode for me because I had the chance to interview one of my favorite people in the world, Gina Fitch, my dear friend and former roommate during our time at the Walt Disney World College Program! In this first part, Gina talks about her background, how she found out about the college program, her first impressions of the...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we will be taking a look back at the rise of the black sitcom in the 80s and 90s.  This was an important period of time because for once, people of color could see themselves through the actors in various sitcoms such as Diff'rent Strokes, Gimmie a Break, 227, and Amen.  These are the shows we will look at today and part II w...

Send us Fan Mail This is a trailer for my show, the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast.   On each episode we take a deep dive into the pop culture of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.  From electronics, to books, to toys, to television to movies and much more, the podcast takes listeners aboard a time machine to visit the past.  This show was inspired by the unexpected and tragic passing of my big sist...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we will be continuing our discussion about extinct, disappearing and discontinued food and beverage items of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s!  From the Flintstone's Push Pops to Munch 'Ems to Creme Savers, there is much more to discuss! Please visit my website for everything Pop Culture Retrospective! http://www.popcuturere...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the extinct, disappearing and discontinued food and beverage items from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.  We will be specifically looking at President's Choice, Clearly Canadian, Tato Skins, Crystal Clear Pepsi, Five Alive, Mr. Salty and Ecto Cooler!  I found so much information tha...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast!  On today's show, we will be taking a look back at the alternative rock band the Cranberries, one of the most successful groups to come out of Ireland since U2! You will learn how the group came together, their music and how life has been for the surviving members since the u...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we will be taking a look back at the top holiday toys for each year spanning 1980 to 1989.  From the Rubik's cube to He-Man to Popples, and everything in between, you will learn not only what toys were at the top of kid's wish lists, but also a bit of a backstory behind each item.  So kick back, relax and enjoy! Please check...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for tuning in!  On today's show we will be taking a look back at some of the most bizarre children's shows of the 1980s including:  Dumbo's Circus, Welcome to Pooh Corner and Zoobilee Zoo!  You will hear some behind the scenes information, as well as learn more about the actors who portrayed some  seriously strange characters! Follow me on Instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Hello and thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the Sanrio Company. What started in the 1960s as a company selling silk and sandals, evolved into one of the most popular characters in pop-culture history!  Enjoy!  Please visit my new website!  www.popcultureretrospective.com  Support the show Visit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  It's been a bit since I posted my last episode, thank you for your patience and I am so excited to be back! On today's episode we take a deep dive into the band Radiohead, one of the most unique alternative groups of me and my sister's generation.  You will hear the backstory on how they met, their rise to fame and what the group's mem...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we will be taking a look at some of the more bizarre toys and collectibles of the 80s and 90s like the Furby, Beanie Babies and Trolls.  I didn't realize there was such a rich backstory to many of these toys.   On the show I mentioned a few things you may want to check out: SNL Skit about Beanie Babies:  https://www.youtube.com/w...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we will be taking a look back at some of the most popular toy and cartoon bears from the 1980s, specially Teddy Ruxpin, The Care Bears and Gummi Bears.  You will learn how they came to be and the impact they had on children all over the world.  You will also hear an article from a woman who just loves her bears!   Reach out! Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show you will learn all about the history of Soul Train, one of the longest running television shows in American history.  You will learn how the show got started and by whom, as well as the impact it had on popular culture.  This episode was suggested by my Dad and when you listen, you will learn why! Contact me anytime: Email:  popcultur...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in!  On today's show you will learn about the history of Slime - the green, sticky liquid that has made frequent appearances on Nickelodeon since the early 1980s.  You will learn how the idea for it came to be, what it was made from and where it can be found today.  We will also briefly touch on some of the game shows it has been used for over the years (i.e...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a staple in many children's toy boxes and VHS players in the 80s and 90s.  What started as a simple sketch evolved into a comic book which then took off into toys, a television series and so much more!   So kick back, relax and enjoy! Contact me anytime: Email-...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On this week's episode we will be taking a look over the life and career of Michael Jordan, arguably one of the greatest athletes and basketball players of all time.  You'll learn about his early days growing up in North Carolina and his path to superstardom with the Chicago Bulls.  You'll also learn what he is up to today.   Contact me anyt...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at 4 of John Hughes most popular teen movies of the 1980s :  Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakfast Club.  We will discuss a brief overview of the films and share some behind the scenes information that you may not be aware of!  Today's episode touches briefly...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On this week's episode we will be taking a look back at 5 classic tv series, aimed at 'tweenagers that ran on Nickelodeon during the 1990s.  You will learn some of the backstory, behind the scenes information and details about cast from shows like Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains it All, Are You Afraid of the Dark, The Adventures of Pete &a...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we will be taking a look back at both Discovery Zone and Leaps & Bounds, two companies with the same goal - provide opportunities for kids to engage in fun and fitness via an indoor recreation complex.  Discovery Zone opened their first location in Kansas City in 1989 and Leaps & Bounds opened their first location in Napervill...