Talk shows exploded in the 90s because viewers craved real stories, big personalities, and unpredictable moments that turned daytime TV into a cultural phenomenon.
AMC’s FearFest brings back nostalgic horror favorites with a refreshed Crypt Keeper hosting the monthlong celebration, delivering classic scares and retro thrills all October.
Teenagers become unlikely warriors when paratroopers invade Colorado. Raw emotion, rugged action, and pure 80s intensity drive this fierce Cold War classic.
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you know exactly what I mean when I say pizza day was the crown jewel of the school lunch calendar. It didn’t matter what else was
Wacky Races turned Saturday mornings into a wild road rally filled with eccentric racers, outrageous vehicles, and nonstop cartoon chaos that kids never forgot.
Episode 48 of the Retro Resurgence has the Final Tournament Bracket where 16 more of Weird Al’s Greatest Parody Songs do battle in the “Uncle Nutsy’s Clubhouse Division”. Once again, we’re joined by friend of
We’re joined by returning guest, Lee Eberhart to go behind the scenes of the pre-MCU Marvel Studios, discuss the 10 Greatest Comics Stories Pitched But Never Published, explore the rocky behind the scenes history of
We’re talking to fan-favorite comic book artist, Scott Kolins about his early days attending the Joe Kubert School, early gigs at Valiant and Marvel, rising to fame on The Flash with Geoff Johns at DC
In this WIZARDS Special Presentation, we’ve UNLOCKED an episode of our Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast featuring artist and toy designer, Adam Riches. Enjoy this preview of the 90s action figure conversation experienced monthly by
What are TANGENT TALKS? No segments, no script, no rules. In this debut episode, Adam and Michael begin the conversation talking about why comics are great, but soon branches off into conversations about why ads
It’s October 1989, I am walking around my elementary school black top dressed as Superman, in a homemade costume my Mom sewed for me, as part of our annual Halloween parade. There’s a devil in
When I think back on my childhood, the sitcoms of the 1990s depict how I wished Halloweens could have been. Everyone was dressed in cool Halloween costumes and attended parties with elaborately decorated houses full
In the wild and weird landscape of 1970s toy culture, where slime, monsters, and DIY kits reigned supreme, few products captured the spooky spirit of the era quite like the Shrunken Head Apple Sculpture Kit.
Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the
In the fall of 1985, Saturday morning cartoons took a spooky detour when The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo premiered on ABC. It was the seventh incarnation of the beloved franchise, but this time, the formula
Crystar’s crystal heroes and molten villains made it one of the most unique and overlooked fantasy toylines of the 80s, now rediscovered by collectors.
When The Late Show with David Letterman premiered on August 30, 1993, it felt like a seismic shift in late night television. Viewers tuned in to see Bill Murray dance across the stage, Billy Joel play the first
1. Why did I choose this toy? I chose the White Ranger for two reasons: 1. It’s a story about looking for a popular toy for a child at Christmastime. 2. The recent tragic passing
Thanksgiving is definitely the best holiday for food. The turkey is the traditional protein and there are several dishes that are considered staples. These are some of the sides my family has enjoyed sharing with
White Water is a seventy-acre amusement park in Marietta, Georgia. It opened in May of 1984 as White Water Atlanta and was owned by a company. In 1999, it was brought into the Six Flags
When I was growing up, my mom watched the soap operas on NBC. By the time I was in middle school, I started watching her shows too. Even though she was usually home, once we
Listening to Chris on the latest Rental Return podcast episode reminded me of my own days working at my local Media Play. I was hired for the book department during a time where it
It’s a nice feeling to finish an Etch-A-Sketch picture you’re semi-proud of. “It actually looks like a tree this time!” you tell yourself. But then that brainy cousin of yours shows you the portrait he’s Etch-A-Sketched and
“Underwear that’s fun to wear, It’s you in your Underoos!” Up, up and away…Underoos made make-believe even better when fun came to underwear, transforming you into your favorite superhero or cartoon character. Wonder Woman, Batman,
Duff’s Smorgasbord turned a simple rotating buffet into a beloved dining ritual, serving comfort food, value, and a little bit of spectacle to families across America.
Atari built the home video game industry from the ground up, rose to unprecedented dominance, and then collapsed under market saturation, corporate missteps, and shifting competition, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern gaming.
Oh, the anticipation! Any minute, that door was going to open, and your destiny would take its form. Would it be the hunky bowler, that adorable ski boy, the beachgoing dreamboat, that dapper young dancer
There are big toys, and then there is the USS Flagg. Anyone who grew up with G.I. Joe in the 1980s knows exactly what I mean. The Flagg was not just a playset. It was
I cannot think of a better example of the quintessential Saturday morning cartoon than He-man and the Masters of the Universe. It had everything a kid could ask for as part of their weekend plans:
Challenge of the GoBots arrived in the middle of an eighties toy boom, a scrappy little robot show trying to hold its own beside Transformers, He‑Man, G.I. Joe, and Voltron, giving kids a world where even the underdog machines got to be heroes.
Street Hawk brought high‑speed action and futuristic style to 80s TV. This look back revisits Jesse Mach, the secret government project, and the supercharged motorcycle that turned a short‑lived series into a lasting cult favorite.
So much of the popular culture I was consuming in the watershed year of 1989 felt like more than just entertainment—instead, much of it felt incendiary. The world itself felt on the cusp of something big
SeaWorld felt like stepping into another world, a place where dolphins danced, orcas soared, and childhood summers smelled like saltwater and sunscreen as the ocean came alive right in front of you.
For generations of kids, Saturday mornings meant one thing: cereal in hand, eyes glued to the TV, and a lineup of animated heroes, slapstick antics, and toy-commercial interludes that stretched from dawn until lunch. But
American Gladiators turned weekend TV into a loud, colorful spectacle where everyday contenders faced larger‑than‑life warriors. Equal parts athleticism and pure ’90s chaos, the series remains a wildly entertaining slice of retro competition culture.
It’s 1988, you’re a kid who loves playing with G.I. Joe: Real American Hero and Transformers. Suddenly while browsing the aisles at Toys R Us you lay eyes on what is sure to be the
One of the great things about Halloween during the 80s and 90s was that television networks put in much more effort to celebrate the holiday. Not only did the big sitcoms feature special Halloween episodes,
