Mickey’s Appalachian Christmas Carol

As a special treat for all of our listeners, we present Mickey’s Appalachian Christmas Carol. It’s a tale of Christmas wonder set in the Appalachians told as only Mickey could tell it. Also at the heart of the story is Stevie the Tyrant, whom you probably remember hearing Mickey tell tales about through the years on various TRN podcasts. Make this a part of your Christmas season and let Mickey’s tale warm your heart and make you a believer in Santa Claus.

What Ever Happened to the Actual Love Boat?

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Even if you have never watched The Love Boat you know the show takes place on a ship. The iconic vessel is displayed prominently in the opening credits, serving as a backdrop to the frenzy of CONTINUE READING…

Toy Stories: Electric Football

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Ever since enterprising toymakers hit on the gimmick of combining electricity and sports, many a fan has whiled his rainy-day hours away over miniaturized electric versions of his favorite outdoor games. Few U.S. sports are CONTINUE READING…

Video Game History Foundation Launches Digital Archive

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The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) launches its digital archive, offering unprecedented access to rare video game development materials, publications, and memorabilia. This resource represents a significant step in the organization’s efforts to preserve gaming CONTINUE READING…

When ’90s Sitcoms Went to Disney World

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Growing up, I was lucky enough to go to Walt Disney World fairly frequently. My Mom’s parents lived near Lakeland, Florida, and we’d work in a visit to see Grandma and Grandpa for a day CONTINUE READING…

VHS Collecting: A Visual Guide To Retro Home Media

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Recently on The Retro Network I participated in an awesome TRN Talk: VHS Collecting podcast discussing the art of VHS collecting with Jason (@RD80s) and the always enthusiastic Chad Young from the Horror Movie BBQ CONTINUE READING…

A Tribute to Big Bird

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Late in 2019, just a few weeks after Sesame Street celebrated their 50th anniversary, they lost an original cast member: Carroll Spinney. Spinney operated and performed as two of the show’s most iconic characters, Oscar CONTINUE READING…

About Jason Gross 556 Articles

'80s Kid, '90s Grad, and '00s Dad. I've been writing and podcasting about 1980s pop culture since 2011 at my Rediscoverthe80s.com website. I collect vinyl, cassingles, '80s comics, Batman memorabilia, and all things Mobile Armored Strike Kommand.