#68 - Business and life lessons we can learn from 80's pop culture with keynote speaker and author, Chris Clews!

#68 - Business and life lessons we can learn from 80's pop culture with keynote speaker and author, Chris Clews!

Author: Amy Lewis April 10, 2023 Duration: 1:21:31
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 movies that defined a generationWhat '80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace: 10 More ...

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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Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, we are taking a look back at some questionable toys, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, with a special addition from the 1950s. All of them have one bizarre cha…
#111 - Shel Silverstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! Welcome back! After a summer hiatus due to my crazy schedule, we are back! On today's show, we will be talking about Shel Silverstein, the beloved author, songwriter, playwright,…
#109 - A Conversation about 1995 with Author Zachary Downing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:34
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by author Zachary Downing, whose new book, "Manhattan to Montauk," is available now! In this latest work, Zach tells the story of a young man who has…