Gnarly 90s Podcast: 1993 Time Capsule

Pitfall Gary Geekster Podcasts, Gnarly '90s

Join Mickey, Jeff, and special guest Jason as we relive and discuss some of the top moments and events of 1993. We cover the major news stories, TV, movies, music, tech, sports, and more. Join us on this fun trip back 30 years in the past to 1993.

Remember That Show? Ep. 32: M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)

Adam Pope 80s, 80s Featured, Geekster Podcasts, Remember That Show, Television

Adam and Will discuss the 1994 TV movie pilot and retooled 22 episode FOX adventure series M.A.N.T.I.S. starring Carl Lumbly and the cultural events that inspired its creation. Plus, learn the hosts favorite TV time CONTINUE READING…

Toy Stories: The Six Million Dollar Man

Mickey Yarber 70s, 70s Featured, Toys

If there was ever a television series that demanded a toy line for its merchandise, it was The Six Million Dollar Man. This classic series chronicling the adventures of a half-man, half-robot government agent named Steve CONTINUE READING…

Earth’s Betrayers: Arkeville and Braxis

Brian Cave Cartoons

There are a lot of similarities between the 80s’ biggest bot changers. Both are alien species from metallic worlds, they convert their robotic bodies into vehicles (among other things), and they’re split into two factions CONTINUE READING…

A Brief History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Brian Cave 80s, A Geekster Magazine, A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Cartoons, Toys

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: CONTINUE READING…

The Short Life of New Coke

Mickey Yarber 80s, A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Junk Food, Junk Food Files, Mickey Yarber

Perhaps one of the darkest days in soft drink history occurred on April 23, 1985, when a true American icon was altered beyond all recognition. Yes, this is the day that Coca-cola announced to the CONTINUE READING…

The Story of McDonald’s McJordan Special

Mickey Yarber 90s, A The Retro Network, Articles, Best Of 1, Gnarly '90s, Junk Food, Junk Food Files

McDonald’s has a long history of creating special, limited-time, menu items. Some have gone on to great success like the McRib. Others have been short-lived like McPizza. Most of their special offerings have been available CONTINUE READING…

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Just your average Gen X'er. Born in the 70s and raised in the Decade of Decadence! I rode my bike without a helmet and was home when the street lights came on. I love to reminisce about the good ol' days; Movies, TV, music, if it happened in my childhood I'll share it with you.