#71 - Our Top 10 Favorite Toys from the 80s and 90s with Brian from Totally Toys!

#71 - Our Top 10 Favorite Toys from the 80s and 90s with Brian from Totally Toys!

Author: Amy Lewis May 24, 2023 Duration: 1:21:57
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I welcome Brian from Totally Toys, who is passionate about toys from childhood and an expert! From the Pee Wee Herman doll to Legos to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Brian and I will help stir up some nostalgia for listeners today on this episode! You can find Brian in his Facebook group - all focused on toys! https://www.facebook.com/groups/557782806323525 Here is a link to his Instagram page: https://ww...

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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#48 - John Hughes and his memorable teen movies of the 1980s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:48
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at 4 of John Hughes most popular teen movies of the 1980s : Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakf…
#47 - 'Tween shows on Nickelodeon from the '90s! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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,…
#45 : Fiona Apple - a story of a creative genius [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:53
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast! On today's show you will learn all about Fiona Apple, one of the most talented musicians to ever sit behind a pian…