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Retro Blissed

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Two gamers with a love for the history of video games play and discuss the best and worst titles in existence. Blow out your NES cartridge, check the batteries in your remote, and memorize your Game Genie codes… It’s time to get RETRO!
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In each monthly installment of the podcast, Adam Pope and William Bruce West ask if you Remember That Show? Exploring an obscure or forgotten TV series from the 80's and 90's while examining the television landscape in which it was broadcast, imagining how the show could have been saved and reflecting on their own lifelong obsession with TV.
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Nostalgia Junkies

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Head on back to the good ole days! Whether it’s waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, opening an N64 on Christmas, or seeing the Chicago Bears do the Super Bowl Shuffle for the first time, the Nostalgia Junkies are here to walk you down memory lane! Join the squad as they discuss how 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv shows, music, movies, toys, books, video games, and more shaped their youth and their lives. Come join them as they relive the past and experience t ...
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THE DEAD DROP IS BACK! Listen in for video game headlines and industtry news with all info and no filler. Matthew Bliss delivers the news several times a week directly to your podcast player, secure and summarised to keep you informed and ready for the gaming world! The Dead Drop is partnered with "Coffee with a Podcaster": twice-weekly episodes about podcasting. If you're a video game podcaster, subscribe to learning about podcasting and the industry.
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The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing how AI has been impacting college classes and how they would've used the technology if it had been around when they were in school. Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Cabbage Patch Kids vs Teddy Ruxpin, Gizmo vs Alf, and Gummi Berry Juice vs Popeye's Spinach. Next the boys get …
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Adam and Will take a trip to Eerie, Indiana to explore the strange happenings in this unique early 90's TV series that would not die. Plus discussions of local supernatural lore, bizarre celebrity rumors, teen television stars who never hit the big time and more. It's spooky and kooky so listen now! This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.co…
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The boys start the episode discussing the lack of news around Power Rangers since Hasbro sold the toy rites to Playmates. Additionally, they discuss the impact that Gamestop Retro has had on the retro community and the potential that it holds. Next, Alex shows Cruz his most recent addition to his collection stemming from his love of Burger King. Al…
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We're entering the Halloween season by exploring the 2 season spin-off, Baywatch Nights starring David Hasselhoff, Angie Harmon and plenty of sexy guest stars. We examine the bizarre Season 2 shift from lackluster detective drama to bonkers supernatural adventure series, while also discussing the International Baywatch phenomenon, our scariest chil…
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The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing rumblings going on at DC under James Gunn. Will they cast Kumal Nanjiani to play Booster Gold? Will Jacob Bertrand join the Blue Beetle franchise? Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Optimus Prime vs Optimus Primal, Delorean vs Ecto-1, and Cassette Tapes vs Vinyl Records. Next t…
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This episode is "FUNbelievable!". Join us as we examine XUXA, the bizarre children's variety show from 1993 starring a millionaire Brazilian media icon, who barely spoke English. Freakish human/animal sidekicks, gaggles of children running amok and guest stars like The Olsen Twins abound in this captivating TV trainwreck. Thanks to our monthly supp…
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The Nostalgia Junkies are back for the beginning of season 3! Alex and Cruz start off the episode discussing Marvel developments over the summer as well as the newly added companion channel on YouTube: No Cable Crew. The boys then discuss their recent trip to RetroWorld Expo in Hartford, CT and getting to meet fellow collectors MortsGarage, Phoenix…
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One of our episodes was scrubbed by the algorithm...but its back! Check out this dive into our first season. The Nostalgia Junkies take their trivia battle on step further this episode! Alex and Brandon compete to test their knowledge of 90s TV Theme Songs. Can you get the TV themes faster? The two then share their thoughts and opinions on everythi…
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We're going "all around the nation" to discuss "the new sensation" that was KIDS, Incorporated a kids musical show that ran for 10 years on the Disney Channel and featured all the top pop music hits of the 80's. We also talk about the rise of music videos, the best TV theme song and how this show was the launching pad for future superstars like Fer…
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Saved By the Summer draws to a close as Will and Adam have a very lively discussion about the Peacock reimagining of Saved By The Bell from 2020, exploring how the new cast compares to the returning originals, if the absence of Screech affects the series and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim He…
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Warner Bros games revenue down 41% during Q2 due to Suicide Squad | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-games-revenue-down-41-during-q2-due-to-suicide-squad Bandai Namco profits rose 56% during Q1 FY25 | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-profits-rose-56-during-q1-fy25 Indie poker roguelike Balatro …
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Today's Headlines: THQ Nordic has teased a new Darksiders game | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-nordic-has-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/ At the end of a THQ Nordic showcase, we see the Charred Council (aka fiery stone heads) proclaiming the four horseman will ride again. Could mean Darksiders IV but, you …
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In the third installment of our Saved By The Summer series, we journey through all 7 seasons of Saved By The Bell: The New Class. This TNBC series lasted longer than the original, enduring many cast changes and welcoming back Dustin Diamond as Screech. We also discuss the sitcom trope of adding a cute new kid to a long running series and more. Than…
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We graduate with the Bayside gang to follow their adventures on campus in Saved By The Bell: The College Years. We explore what made the original Saved By The Bell so special and why this sequel series flunked in prime time. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon…
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The Nostalgia Junkies are back for their final episode of season 2. Alex and Joe start off the episode discussing Nintendo's recent release of the "Nintendo 64 17+ Mature Only" app on the Nintendo Switch. What potential games will be released? Will Alex finally get to see Conker's Bad Fur Day on the switch platform? The boys then discuss trying to …
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Saved By The Summer starts here! We're exploring four Saved By The Bell related series, starting with Good Morning, Miss Bliss starring Haley Mills and the core cast of Bayside regulars who would go on to star in the iconic Saturday morning sitcom. Join Will and Adam and they discuss the original pilot that aired on NBC in 1987, the 13 episodes ser…
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This week Nostalgia Junkies invites Ramses Cruz from Cruz N' Retro back to the show. Alex and Cruz issue each other a challenge to see who can lose the most weight between beginning of June and Retro World Expo in Hartford, CT on August 24th. The boys then discuss the state of toy lines collaborating with other toy lines and merging intellectual pr…
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Adam and Will are are taking an ambulance ride to the past as they watch E/R (no, not that one) featuring George Clooney (seriously, NOT that one), the one season sitcom from 1984 starring Elliott Gould and a cast of familiar faces. We explore the mystery of why George Jefferson appeared in the pilot, reveal which of the actors also appeared in G.I…
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This week Nostalgia Junkies invites video game influencer, Dayton/DmacGames to discuss all things Power Rangers. The boys open up conversation with a bit of how the two of them bonded over Fat Orange Cat beer in an instagram post, and the rest was history. Next they talk about Hasbro selling the toy rights to Playmates for Power Rangers. Alex and D…
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Will and Adam are exploring the high flying stunts of The Fall Guy from 1981, but can't help themselves from gushing about other 80's adventure shows, especially Knight Rider. Plus, you'll learn about their favorite theme park stunt shows and TV vehicles in this high octane episode! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodol…
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This week Nostalgia Junkies invites the store owner of Cruzn' Retro, Ramses Cruz, to sit down and discuss elements of the 90s nostalgia culture. Alex and Cruz talk about favorite toys, video games, and what got them into collecting. Next the boys transition into this week's This or That. Which would you choose: KB Toys or Toys 'R Us, Dunkaroos or S…
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Adam and Will are crazy about 90's sketch comedy and it shows as they go deep into the television institution of Saturday Night Live and other FOX network sketch comedy shows, before diving deep into the legacy of MADtv's 14 season attempt to challenge SNL for late night sketch comedy dominance. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaul…
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Alex discusses with Joe his recent trip to New York to see Marc Summers' Life and Slimes show. He even picked Joe up a little present. Then the boys go over the recent arrest of a Japanese man facing a $32,000 fine or 5 years in jail for Pokemon. Next the Nostalgia Junkies transition into their This or That segment. This episode centers around Supe…
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Good Morning, Campers! We're talking about seminal 90's Nickelodeon summer camp sitcom, Salute Your Shorts this time around. You'll hear indoor kids, Adam & Will share horror stories from childhood camping trips, discuss other favorite summer camp shows and movies, plus hear our pitch for how 2 more seasons of Salute Your Shorts could have played o…
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As April beings the boys go over their opening thoughts on the X-Men '97 series. Don't worry there are NO SPOILERS! Then the Nostalgia Junkies discuss the rumors surrounding an upcoming Thundercats movie as well as new details for Inside Out 2. Next they get into this episode's This or That. The Nostalgia Junkies dive into the Disney Afternoon Bloc…
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We're tagging in a special guest to the podcasts this time around, as Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ joins us to discuss the 1988 pro wrestling sitcom, Learning the Ropes starring Lyle Alzado. In addition to examining this bizarre television experiment, we also discuss our favorite wrestler cameos, celebrities who got in the ring and Will reveals…
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Will and Adam X-amine the 1989 pilot Pryde of the X-Men, which pre-dated the 1992 X-Men animated series from the same production team. Could this X-citing 80's adventure concept have mutated into a successful series? Why was Wolverine Australian? Plus, the hosts give their review of the first 2 episodes of the X-Men '97 series on Disney+. Thanks to…
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This week the Nostalgia Junkies discussing the issue with American Airlines that occurred on Alex's postponed honeymoon. Then the boys get into news for the summer...Choco Tacos and Street Sharks are back! Alex and Joe then share their opinions in this week's This or That: Simon vs. Bop it, Tomagotchi vs. Furby, and Hollywood Video vs. Blockbuster!…
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Adam & Will are back to discuss the birth of The WB Network in 1995 and it's outrageous flagship sitcom, Unhappily Ever After. How did a show about a dysfunctional family, a gorgeous redhead and obscene bunny puppet manage to last 5 seasons and then disappear from the television landscape? Listen now and find out. Thanks to our monthly supporters C…
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This week the Nostalgia Junkies start the episode recounting their latest way that they predicted the future, and you'll never guess how they did it! The boys then discuss the announcement of Pokemon Legends ZA from Pokemon Day and how it makes their nostalgic hearts jump with anticipation. Alex and Joe then move into discussing the upcoming releas…
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This time around we're tuning in to a TV pilot from 1986 starring Jerry Hall and Dinah Manoff called She's With Me from the creators of Married...With Children. We discuss infamous TV show pilots for Three's Company, Full House and more. Plus we examine how an alternate reality where this unproduced show became a hit would change the history of tel…
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The Nostalgia Junkies are back with a special post-valentine and super bowl themed episode. Starting off the show Alex and Joe discuss upcoming details on the newly confirmed season 2 of Disney+'s Goosebumps as well as the anticipated arrival of Paramount's Knuckles series. Then the two transition into an S-tier ranking format of the top tv couples…
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This Valentine's Day we're taking a trip back to the sexy 90's with the dating game show STUDS. 3 hot ladies, 2 hunky dudes and 1 goofy host adds up to so much fun we couldn't contain ourselves. Is it cringeworthy or bingeworthy? Listen now and find out! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon…
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The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their opinions on how the "final" chapter of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet concludes. The boys then go back into This or That comparing condiments to find the best of the best. As always they get a little side tracked and walk down memory lane. Alex and Joe then rewatch commercials for discontinued…
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The boys are back mourning the loss of fruit stripe gum as they kick off 2024. The Nostalgia Junkies then finally do there long talked about marshmallow taste testing. They compare everything from Pumpkin Spice to Sour Patch Kid Marshmallows. Alex and Joe then take a look at the upcoming releases for movies, toys, and video games. Some highlights i…
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We're changing the channel to forgotten 90's kids game show invented by the creator of the Power Glove, Masters of the Maze, to discuss who was the better host: J.D. Roth or Mario Lopez and was this really the "video game of the future"? Plus, the hosts discuss their favorite game shows growing up and Adam reveals the TV game show he actually compe…
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This week Alex looks back on some of his favorite and most coveted toys from the late 90s. The toys range from the tamagotchi equivalent Pokemon Pikachu, to K'NEX, to Star Wars action figures and more. Stay tuned for this mini episode reliving memories through stories and old commercials. Be sure to share your favorite toys in the comments as well!…
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We're paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry by examining his 1987 FOX sitcom Second Chance and it's transformation mid-season into a brand new show called Boys Will Be Boys. Were these shows good enough for Heaven or bad enough for Hell? Listen now and find out, TV Lovers! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Ti…
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This week Brandon is back as the boys get into the holiday spirit. The two kick off their conversation discussing the upcoming revival of nugget buddies as well as some of their favorite holiday memories. The Nostalgia Junkies then shift into This or That where they compare classic Christmas characters: Heat Miser vs Snow Miser, Rudolph vs Frosty, …
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Adam and Will synchronize swatches for a joyous discussion of the 1990 FOX teen sitcom, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and revel in the wackiness of this early 90's time capsule. Plus, they settle the decades long debate as to whether Parker Lewis is just a rip-off of Ferris Bueller. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 T…
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Today Nostalgia Junkies visits some of their favorite first and second hand moments of 80s memories! Friend of the podcast, and Alex's "dealer" stops by to share his experience of 80s pop culture. Alex and Erin discuss the potential for a new Super Mario Bros. 3 game and how that would impact the legacy and future fans of the franchise. Next Alex a…
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Today Nostalgia Junkies take it on back to their favorite sitcoms! Starting off the show, Alex surprises Joe with a belated birthday present. Then Alex and Joe discuss the potential of Netflix opening brick and mortar stores, as well as how they think Justin Long's Goosebumps series has been so far. Next the two fire through a round of This or That…
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Another TREAT for you TV Lovers this Halloween as we discuss Little Dracula from 1991 in this bonus edition of Remember That Show? This one raised more questions than it answered: Why was this show replaced by Beetlejuice after 6 episodes? Are we supposed to be rooting for monsters drinking the blood of humans? Plus learn about our favorite retro c…
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The Nostalgia Junkies are back with their Spooky Season Special! Alex and Joe dive into Halloween centered headlines, discussing the return of Boo Buckets, Hocus Pocus 3, and the new Goosebumps show. The boys then play a round of This or That focusing on nostalgic spooky season classics. Next Alex and Joe share their top 3 Nickelodeon Halloween epi…
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Nintendo has changed it's tournament community rules to exclude gamers with accessibility requirements, and more stories today on Thursday 26th October 2023. INDUSTRY Nintendo’s new tournament controller rules are ‘a huge step back for accessibility’, it’s claimed | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is shaking up its Community Tournament Guide…
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INDUSTRY Nintendo Accounts will ‘help ease the transition’ to Switch’s successor, says platform holder | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is back in the headlines again after Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reiterated the importance of Nintendo accounts to ease the transition between console hardware - still teasing the existence of…
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We're digging deep into our candy buckets this Halloween to discuss forgotten 1987 cartoon, The Mini-Monsters that aired as part of The Comic Strip syndicated series alongside TigerSharks and (ugh) Karate Kat. Is it really The Monster Squad meets Camp Candy or horrific in an entirely different way? Listen now and find out TV fans! This episode is s…
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Industry News: Bandcamp dismisses 50% of its staff amid Epic Games mass layoffs | GamesIndustry.biz Half of the workforce in Bandcamp is affected by a mass of layoffs by parent company Epic Games. Bandcamp was acquired in March last year, but in September this year Epic announced that they would be laying off 16% of the total workforce in the compa…
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Industry News Activision Blizzard is officially part of Microsoft | GamesIndustry.biz Microsoft announced on the 13th October of this year that the Activision Blizzard deal has finally been confirmed and completed. The final obstacle we mentioned last week, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, has finally given the green light and the acquisit…
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