#56 - The Sanrio Company & Hello Kitty

#56 - The Sanrio Company & Hello Kitty

Author: Amy Lewis November 22, 2022 Duration: 13:06
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/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with se...

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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#29 - Phone and Telecommunications Technology of the 80s & 90s! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be discussing retro-tech once again, this time touching on phones, cell phones, calling cards, calling collect, pagers and so much more! Thank you to a li…