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Frank ‘n Stuff Hot Dogs: A Deliciously Strange Slice of 80s History

Frank ‘n Stuff was Hormel’s chili‑filled hot dog, a short‑lived 1980s novelty that blended convenience with food experimentation and became one of the decade’s most memorable grocery store creations.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 50 | The Retro Resurgence 3rd Annual HALLOWEEN SUPERSHOW!

Hello Listeners! In this special “twofer” episode of “The Retro Resurgence Podcast” – we’ve got several things on the agenda. First, it’s Ken’s turn to book our annual Halloween Supershow- where we feature several “seasonally

Retro Reel Review: Teen Wolf (1985)

Teen Wolf has always been one of those movies that just makes me feel good. Ever since I first watched it on VHS in 1986, it has stayed a favorite I never get tired of revisiting.

Boglins: The Puppet Monsters of the 80s

Boglins were the strange little monsters of the 80s toy aisle, rubbery puppets in plastic crates that felt alive the moment you slipped your hand inside and made them snarl, grin, or cause mischief.

The Most Notorious Tape of the Video Store Era

Faces of Death was the VHS everyone whispered about, a tape so hard to find it felt more like an urban legend than a real movie.

How Scream Resurrected Horror in the ’90s

By the mid-1990s, horror movies had lost their bite. The slasher boom of the ’80s had fizzled into formulaic sequels and straight-to-video fare. Audiences were yawning at masked killers and recycled tropes. Then came Scream…a

Ghostbusters Cereal: The Breakfast That Slimed Our Childhood

If a hit movie, mountains of toys, and a Saturday morning cartoon weren’t enough ways to get your Ghostbusters fix as a kid, then grab a Hi-C Ecto cooler, take a seat at the kitchen

DTV Monster Hits: When Rock & Roll and Disney Came Together To Make Halloween Magic

In the golden age of TV specials, when Halloween was more about mood than merchandise, Disney delivered a rock-infused treat that still haunts the memories of fans who caught it live: DTV Monster Hits. Originally

The Top 10 Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Tales

The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials are Halloween and cultural institutions. Here are the Top 10 Treehouse of Horror tales of all-time.

Fascinating Facts About Elvira

If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, then surely you’re familiar with the Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Elvira got her start after winning an audition to replace former “Fright Night” host Larry

Digging Up Memories of Mr. Bones Candy

Perhaps you were once taught that you should never play with your food. But what if your food was also a nifty jigsaw puzzle? Better yet, what if it was also a disassembled candy skeleton

Inside the Hardee’s Fried Chicken Experiment of the 90s

Hardee’s fried chicken arrived in the 90s with bold ambition, borrowing a beloved recipe and chasing new customers before fading away. It remains one of fast food’s most memorable lost experiments.

When Teen Wolf Came to Saturday Mornings

“I’m feelin’ hairy, and my teeth are mean,I got a weird complexion and I, I wanna scream!” A year after the big-screen version, Teen Wolf made its way to television as a cartoon. As in the film,

Revisiting A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own reminds us that baseball has always belonged to anyone brave enough to play it. The Rockford Peaches showed grit, humor, and heart, and the film still proves that the hardest things are often the greatest.

Exploring the Cult Legacy of The Man from Atlantis

The Man from Atlantis blended mystery, sci‑fi wonder, and late‑’70s earnestness, following a water‑bound hero who felt both strange and strangely endearing. Short‑lived but unforgettable, it remains one of television’s most curious cult adventures.

Polly Pocket: The Mini Marvel of the Toy Aisle

Polly Pocket let kids carry entire worlds in their hands, tiny pastel places where imagination thrived and childhood felt wonderfully portable.

#MustSee: 10 Can’t Miss Music Documentaries

I love live music. Small venue, big venue. Iconic bands or just local bands playing good music. One thing this stupid pandemic has stolen from all of us is the abilities to see bands live.

Looking Back at Nickelodeon’s Hey Dude!

At some point in the late 1980’s to early 1990’s, pop culture went wild for all that was Western. The Escape Club had a hit singing about the “Wild Wild West”. Boys Don’t Cry had

Toy of the Week: Hubert the Harris Bank Lion

When was this toy produced? Hubert the Harris Bank Lion was offered as a premium through Harris Bank in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Was there a Cartoon? Sort of. Hubert was an advertising icon, so

The Bangles “Different Light” Album Review

Hard to believe it was 35 years ago we all learned how to “Walk like an Egyptian.” Life seemed so much more carefree back then. Of course most of us were kids and didn’t know

My Christmas Memories: 1987

As you should already know, I can’t get enough ’80s nostalgia the whole year, but Christmas is an especially nostalgic time for me. In the past, I shared My Christmas Memories from 1980 , My Christmas

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