Retro Con 2023 Wrap Up

Retro Con 2023 Wrap Up

Author: Wyatt Bloom September 15, 2023 Duration: 1:02:21

Jason and Wyatt wrap up Retro Con 2023 with their experiences from the show this past weekend. You'll hear about their interactions with celebrity guests, meeting friends in the retro community, and of course, all the toys that were seen (and purchased!)

For more information about the show, please visit Retrocons.com

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Hosted by Wyatt Bloom, Rediscover The 80s is more than a nostalgia trip; it’s a deep, conversational dive into the decade that shaped a generation. This podcast functions like a curated radio station for your ears, blending talk, review, and personal journal elements to explore the era’s lasting impact on our society and culture. The flagship “Memory Jogger” segment is exactly that-a lively, often surprising talk format designed to trigger long-buried recollections and connections, offering a genuine mental spark for Gen Xers and curious newcomers alike. Then, shift gears with “Rediscovered,” where the focus turns to the hidden gems and forgotten corners of ’80s entertainment, from obscure Saturday morning cartoons and short-lived sitcoms to cult films that never got their due. Wyatt’s approach is less about dry history and more about shared experience, weaving news of current retro trends with personal reflections and deep-cut analyses. Each episode aims to connect the dots between then and now, asking why certain styles, stories, and sounds from the ’80s continue to resonate. You’ll find the tone here is welcoming and specific, avoiding broad stereotypes to instead unpack the decade’s complexity with genuine curiosity. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with a knowledgeable friend who has an incredible archive of VHS tapes and a knack for storytelling, making each topic-whether it’s the personal journals of an ’80s teenager or the cultural ripple effect of a tech innovation-feel immediate and relevant. It’s a dedicated space for those who remember the decade firsthand and for anyone interested in understanding its enduring fingerprint on our entertainment and collective memory.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Rediscover The 80s
Podcast Episodes
Rediscovered - Club Paradise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 10 reviews the 1986 movie Club Paradise starring Robin Williams. Directed by Harold…
Memory Jogger: G.I. Joe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
In this episode, Jason and Wyatt jog their memories of G.I. Joe!
Memory Jogger - Run-D.M.C. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:09
In this episode, Jason and Wyatt jog their memories of listening to Run-D.M.C. back in the day.
Memory Jogger: Matchbox Cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
In this episode, Jason and Wyatt jog their memories of Matchbox and Hot Wheels toy cars.
Memory Jogger: Winter Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:31
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt jog their Winter memories growing up in PA.
1982 Sears Wish Book Shopping Spree [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:41
Jason, Wyatt, and special guest Chad go on a shopping spree through the 1982 Sears Wish Book.
Memory Jogger: Thanksgiving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:00
In this Memory Jogger episode, Jason and Wyatt jog their Thanksgiving memories.
The 80s Weekly - Issue 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
Jason and Wyatt react to headlines taken from Issue 15 of The 80s Weekly newsletter.
Memory Jogger: The Munsters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
In this Memory Jogger episode, the randomizer chooses The Munsters to jog Jason and Wyatt's memories.