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The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 39 | Favorite TV Theme Songs 1970’s thru 2000’s

Episode 39 drops NOW! We stay in the world of television again, but this time, Ken and Chad are remembering the classic, memorable earworms that we call TV THEME SONGS! Featuring classic tv shows from

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 38 | Memorable Commercials from the 80’s & 90’s

Chad Droze

Episode 38 has Ken and Chad taking you down a nostalgic rabbit hole of fun, zany, and memorable commercials from the decade you grew up in. Ken tackles the 1980’s, and Chad takes the 1990’s

Revisiting A League of Their Own

Mickey Yarber

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.

Why Super Mario Bros. 3 Was the Crown Jewel of the NES

Mickey Yarber

When Super Mario Bros. 3 hit North American shelves on February 12, 1990, it wasn’t just another sequel, it was a revolution. Developed by Nintendo’s legendary R&D4 team under the direction of Shigeru Miyamoto and

Interesting Films From the 90s

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The ’90s gave us films that were fearless, stylish, and endlessly imaginative, spanning prestige drama, wild sci‑fi spectacle, and the kind of cult classics that still shape movie culture today.

From Free Discs to Freefall: The AOL Story

Mickey Yarber

AOL rose by making the internet simple, social, and inviting, turning chat rooms, instant messaging, and curated content into a digital home that defined online life before the open web left it behind.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 37 | Weird Al Bracket Madness! Part 2

Chad Droze

The Madness is back baby!!! Episode 37 is here, and we’re back with Part 2 of our 4 part series in our “Weird Al” Bracket Madness Tournament – 64 of Al’s parody songs throughout his

The Birth of Image Comics in the ’90s

Mickey Yarber

When seven superstar artists walked away from Marvel in 1992, they sparked a creative rebellion that reshaped the entire industry. Image Comics was born from that moment, built on ownership, freedom, and pure nineties energy.

The Short Life of McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

Mickey Yarber

The Arch Deluxe was McDonald’s big swing at a grown up burger in the 1990s, a premium experiment that arrived with huge hype and vanished just as quickly, remembered today as one of fast food’s most ambitious misfires.

A Brief History of VH1

Mickey Yarber

VH1 grew from a quiet alternative to MTV into a channel that shaped how viewers understood music, nostalgia, and pop culture, evolving from soft rock videos to documentaries and reality shows that reflected changing tastes across several generations.

The Forgotten Fantastic Four Movie From the ’90s

Mickey Yarber

The 1990s Fantastic Four was filmed with heart, hope, and almost no money, becoming a forgotten Marvel experiment that never reached theaters yet somehow grew into one of the genre’s most enduring legends.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 36 | Top Super Nintendo Entertainment System Titles

Chad Droze

Fire up Episode 36 and come listen to Chad and Ken discuss their Top 5 SNES games of their youth. Will the guys keep the streak alive and match any of their selections? The only

Why “U Can’t Touch This” Still Makes Us Slide Across the Floor

Mickey Yarber

When “U Can’t Touch This” dropped in 1990, it wasn’t just a hit. It was a cultural shockwave that turned parachute pants, bold swagger and Hammer Time itself into the unstoppable heartbeat of a new pop era.

Silly Putty: The Gooey Classic That Never Gets Old

Mickey Yarber

Born from a lab accident and raised in a plastic egg, Silly Putty became the stretchy, bouncy little miracle that soothed fidgety hands, lifted comic strips and earned a permanent place in America’s toy‑box history.

Preserving Nostalgia: The Smart Way to Store and Display Pokémon Cards

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For many collectors, Pokémon cards are more than printed cardboard. They are memories of schoolyard trades, weekend booster pack openings, and the thrill of pulling a holographic Charizard. As the hobby continues to grow, so

Unlocking the Impossible: The Story of the Game Genie

Mickey Yarber

The Game Genie cracked open NES cartridges like a secret doorway, letting players bend the rules, explore hidden corners, and turn once‑impossible games into thrilling new adventures.

Real American Hero: The Story of G.I. Joe

Mickey Yarber

G.I. Joe’s journey spans generations, from towering sixties action heroes to the explosive eighties revival of comics, cartoons, and toys that shaped childhood, leaving behind a legacy fans still treasure today.