#47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s!

#47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s!

Author: Amy Lewis February 2, 2022 Duration: 47:30
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 & Pete and Hey Dude! Nickelodeon did an outstanding job with their programming during the...

Hosted by Amy Lewis, Pop Culture Retrospective is more than a simple nostalgia trip. It’s a carefully researched exploration of the decades that shaped a generation, focusing on the 1980s through the early 2000s. Each episode is a deep dive, unpacking the surprising backstories behind the music, television, films, and even the fleeting tech trends and fashion choices we thought we understood. The goal is to look beyond the surface of a hit song or a classic movie to uncover the cultural currents and human stories that made them resonate. This personal project is driven by a poignant connection: the podcast is inspired by and dedicated to Amy’s older sister, Rebecca, whose memory fuels a genuine curiosity to understand the full context of the era they shared. You’ll hear that sincere quest for meaning in every conversation, whether the topic is a blockbuster film, a one-hit wonder, or a societal moment. The result is a warmly engaging listen that feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, offering fresh perspective on the familiar touchstones of recent history. Tune in to this podcast for a journey that honors the past by examining it with both affection and a curious eye.
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#95 - Our Top 10 One Hit Wonders of the 1980s with Jason Lady! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:43
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am once again joined by honorary co-host, Jason Lady! In this episode we take a deep dive into the one-hit wonders of the '80s and as always we had a fun, yet…
#94 - '90s Con Recap (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we are taking an inside look at this year's '90s Con held at the Hartford Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Last year I attended this event for the fir…
#90 - Revisiting '90s TV shows with pop culture author Chris Morgan! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:36
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, I am joined by pop-culture author, Chris Morgan! Chris has written quite extensively on the subject of pop culture in magazines, and several of his books! He…
#89 - Faux Wood Memories from the '80s with Jason Lady! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:05
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined once again by author, '80s lover, and my friend, Jason Lady! We decided to discuss a very niche topic - faux wood, which was popular in households, c…