Rediscover The 80s

In the second episode of Rediscovered, Jason & Wyatt review the 1984 animated series Pole Position. We'll give you a little about the history and development, the voice actors, our favorite/least favorite episodes and then our final verdict. Join us for a fun look back at this short-lived cartoon. We invite you to rewatch and also give us your feedback either on our show notes at Rediscoverthe...

Now is your chance to dedicate an 80s song to your favorite pop culture character! Listen as host Jason shows off his audio skills by mashing up your requests. In this initial episode, learn the inspiration behind 80s Pop Culture Dedications and the format of the show. Then listen to the first 5 dedications which include KITT from Knight Rider, Optimus Prime, John Rambo, Indiana Jones, and popular...

Jason welcomes Chad E. Young from Horror Movie BBQ back to the show to rank our favorite toylines from the entire '80s decade. We begin with a little insight into what we collected as kids and also out tendencies now as overgrown kids. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include many different toy classics with clips audio from their actual TV commercials mixed in for your listening pleasure!...

Jason welcomes "The Retro Rambler" Mickey Yarber from RetroRamblings.com to the show to rank our favorite TV shows that were released in 1988. We begin with some context by running down the top 10 rated shows from the Fall 1988 - Spring 1989 and then some moments in TV history. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include sitcoms, game shows, dramas, and reality TV each of which are preempted b...

Jason and Wyatt jog their memories of game shows past in this episode. We talk about how we grew to love game shows, some of our favorites as kids and inspirations we had from watching. Our icebreaker involves some video store news and an interesting TV show theme recreated.  We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com , tweet to @RD80s or comment on our Y...

Jason welcomes Corey Chapman, host of The Chap Report, to rank our favorite albums that were released (or were popular) in 1988. We begin as usual with some context by running down the top 10 albums according Hot 100 charts as well as some results from the 1989 Grammy Awards and historical events in music. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include a wide variety of genres like pop, rock, rap...

Jason welcomes back Chad E. Young from HorrorMovieBBQ.com to rank our favorite movies that were released in 1988. We begin with some context by running down the top grossing movies at the box office as well as results from the 1989 Oscars and Razzies. Then, we dive into our Top 5 lists which include some horror and comedy classics preempted by their original movie trailers for your listening pleas...

Jason welcomes welcomes frequent collaborator Wyatt Bloom to rank our favorite TV shows that debuted in 1987. We begin with some context by running down the top rated shows and even some firsts and fun facts from 1987. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists including sitcoms, game shows, and even some reenacted drama. Themes and even some sound bytes have been mixed in for your listening pleasure! We i...

A new podcast series is making its debut on the Rediscover the 80s Podcast feed! The new show is titled "Rediscovered" (imagine that!) and will feature reviews of not-so-popular '80s TV shows, movies, and animation. Jason and Wyatt will be rewatching these obscurities either for the first time or reliving since their original run. Our first episode covers the short-lived 1987-88 TV movie and serie...

Jason and Wyatt dig through boxes of old mixtapes to see what they've recorded over the years. We read through playlists of actual cassettes and rediscover albums we have hung onto all these years. Plus, we also talk about our early stereos, car setups, taping songs at the radio station we both worked at, and when our cassette days bit the dust. Our icebreaker starts the show off with a beloved bo...

Jason welcomes Brian Cave of OldSchoolEvil.com to rank the Top 5 '80s cartoon theme songs. After a heated battle on Twitter with Dave of the Banzai Retro Club, Jason and Brian set the record straight on their favorite cartoon themes. We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists! Find us on Twitter @RD80s , show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com , and the RD80s YouTube channel where you can watch o...

In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason & Wyatt remember their school field trips over the years. Jason also breaks out his collection of school yearbooks to assist in jogging memories. You'll definitely want to watch our podcast recording for this episode on YouTube. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s .

Jason and Wyatt discuss their first paying jobs from high school and including a time when we worked together at the local radio station WCPA/WQYX in Clearfield, PA. As a special treat, Wyatt invites our old boss Bob E. Day to join the podcast and reminisce about our time working there! We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s .

Wyatt and Jason recap their experience at Retro Con 2017 including meeting half of The A-Team, cosplayers, Cybertronic Spree Concert, their haul of collectibles, and much more.

Episode 9 of Memory Jogger is all about our county fair memories. We begin the podcast with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet to @RD80s .

In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason remember Saturday mornings and specifically the commercials that would play between our favorite cartoon shows. Cereal, toys, PSAs, and a few other favorite '80s commercials also come to mind throughout the show. As usual, we begin with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover e...

The Rediscover the '80s Podcast debuts a new show to accompany the article series Rank 'Em featuring host Jason Gross and a guest ranking a Top 5 in an assortment of '80s topics. The first show welcomes guest Chad E. Young of HorrorMovieBBQ.com to rank our 5 Favorite Movies Released in 1987 . You'll hear the actual Top 10 box office films for context and then we'll reveal our lists in reverse orde...

Episode 8 of Memory Jogger is all about Jason and Wyatt's early memories of driving, fantasy cars, and the first cars we owned. We also talk about how we got interested in cars, practicing on the lawn tractor, and mishaps. We begin the podcast as usual with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the Early Driving & Cars show n...

Jason and Wyatt take a mental tour of the school, telling stories from every classroom, the cafeteria, and outdoors. Even though our experience was from a private school perspective, we hope you'll enjoy and even relate to some of the stories we remember over a period of 8 years. We begin the show with some listener feedback and also a few icebreaker headlines. We invite your jogged memories and c...

In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason discuss their childhood crushes from the '80s including our classmates and others from Hollywood, cartoons, video games, and more. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover event! We invite you to continue the #80sCrushes topic by visiting our show notes and linking to the other contributions from 80s League members.

From Tonkas to action figures to handheld electronic games, Jason and Wyatt try to remember as much as we can about the toys we played with in the '80s. Our icebreaker headlines include a million dollar property that features a familiar helicopter and a gender swap TV reboot. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet them to @RD80s !

In this special episode, Wyatt and Jason discuss innovations from the 80s and how they impacted their lives. We brainstormed a list of many items from technology to toys to pop culture and chose 3 favorites. Then we run down the rest of the list and even share some instant feedback from Twitter. This special podcast is part of another 80s League crossover event! We invite you to continue the #80sI...

The Memory Jogger discussion includes Jason and Wyatt's first interaction with a VCR through the last recordings they can remember. Our icebreaker includes remembering some of the celebrities that passed away in 2016 and a new AT&T commercial that caught Wyatt's eye. Add your memories and comments to the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet them to @RD80s !

Jason and Wyatt join a fun '80s Christmas collaboration with several other blogs and podcasts to list our favorite gifts which include video game consoles, action figures, playsets, and more! We also briefly discuss Christmas traditions and decide the topic for our next show. Visit our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com for links to all the other collaborators on this #80sChristmas topic!

Episode 3 of the new Memory Jogger Podcast is all about our Nickelodeon memories! Jason and Wyatt reminisce about shows from the early '80s that we remember watching as young kids up through the early 90s and our high school years. We touch on everything from cartoons to game shows to sketch comedies broadcasted on the cable network. We also talk about how we discovered TV shows from the '70s, '60...