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Wax Pack Flashback: Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979)

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Star Trek The Motion Picture trading cards from 1997. This 88-card set by Topps featured 10 cards and 1 sticker in each packs.

Wax Pack Flashback: Mortal Kombat (1995)

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In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Mortal Kombat trading cards from 1995. Each pack came with 8 cards featuring scenes from the featured film and animated series along with

Box Office 30: August 1992 + Unforgiven Recall

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We’re in the dog days of summer, and August 1992 has some movies that are dogs. But we’re going to make it fun anyway with lots of New and New To You, and trying our

Wax Pack Flashback: Batman Series 2 (1989)

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In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Series 2 Batman trading cards from 1989. Each pack came with 9 cards featuring scenes from the movie and one sticker. The second

Gilligan’s Island S1EP1: “Two on a Raft” PREMIERE

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A Very Brady Podcast has completed their review of The Brady Bunch and now they have drifted away to Gilligan’s Island! Join hosts, Tach Van Sickle and Jimmy Klein as they hilariously breakdown the island

Box Office 30: Encino Man Re-View

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There’s no crying in baseball or podcasting as Pete and Michael re-visit the Penny Marshall masterpiece A League of Their Own. And it’s an in-person episode that we actually remembered to record! Win-win! In case

Wax Pack Flashback: The Return of Superman (1993)

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In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of The Return of Superman trading cards from 1993. This 100 card set from Skybox featured art and comic panels from the triumphant long-haired

Box Office 30: July 1992 + A League of Their Own Recall

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We’re a little off schedule this month but here it is; our 50th episode of Box Office 30! July 1992 is an amazing month for movies, so join us as we dive in to this

How to Entertain Yourself on a Road Trip: Fun Ideas for Passengers

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If you’re taking a road trip, it’s essential to be prepared for the inevitable boredom that will set in at some point. After all, if you’re driving straight down the highway hour after hour, it

Getting Ready For A Road Trip: 3 Key Steps

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Preparing for a road trip couldn’t be easier when you can take the time to follow the 3 excellent steps that have been carefully described below. There’s truly no time like the present to start

Back to the… Past? The Retro 80s Boom in Media

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If you’ve always had a secret fondness for the 80s, then you’re ahead of the trend. In the last two years we’ve seen a massive amount of 80s-inspired content hit the airwaves, streaming services, and

Announcing the Winners of the Summer Camp 2022 Writing Contest

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As part of our Summer Camp 2022 event, we hosted a writing contest. We issued open invites across the internet, and several very talented people answered the call and provided us with their memories of

A Very Brady Podcast BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Hope Juber!

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Tach & Jimmy sit down and have an intimate conversation with actress, singer/songwriter, Emmy nominated Producer, Hope Juber. Hope is Brady Bunch royalty and the daughter of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan’s Island creator; Sherwood

Downhill Daredevils

Christopher Bailey

Like many other kids growing up in the 80s, the holidays were a huge deal to me. Christmas was the big one as it lasted a whole month, and Thanksgiving served as the kick-off to

Wax Pack Flashback: Marvel Universe (1990)

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In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Marvel Universe trading cards from 1990. This 162 card set from Impel featured art and facts about Marvel comic book characters. Individual packs

Summer at the Rec Center

Brandon Myers

Following my parents’ divorce in 1993, my father was transferred to the Naval Training Center in Orlando, Florida. He took custody of my brother and me and we relocated to the city of every kid’s

Beach Dolls

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The concept of a beach/pool doll These are good budget dolls. What do most people wear to the beach? Not much. These are a good way to market dolls. They throw in a few beach