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Coke MagiCan
'90s

The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990

Mickey Yarber

In the ’80s and ’90s, America had some of the best contests. We had Publisher’s Clearing House where you could win huge fake checks. We had McDonald’s Monopoly which took just as long and was CONTINUE READING…

News

As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola with Coffee

Jason Gross

Back on the February 2 edition of Recurrent Events, I told you about the new Coca-Cola with Coffee that was coming to retailers nationwide. I was in Walmart a few days recently and found single CONTINUE READING…

Columns

Recurrent Events: M.A.S.K. Movie Finds Writer, LEGO Ideas Indiana Jones, Cybertronic Spree Tour

Jason Gross

The weekly Recurrent Events features the latest retro pop culture headlines right here each on The Retro Network. Listen to Jason and Mickey go in depth on select stories in the upcoming TRN Podcast this CONTINUE READING…

Features

Five Superbowl Commercials That Will Really Take You Back

Mickey Yarber

1979:  Coca-Cola and “Mean” Joe Green An iconic ad, and an early example of commercials becoming a highlight of the Superbowl.   1984:  Wendy’s – Where’s the Beef? Clara Peller went on to become a CONTINUE READING…

Columns

Recurrent Events: Thundercats Roar Coming 2020, Stranger Things Pinball, My Pet Monster Reaction Figures

Jason Gross

Recurrent Events is returning to TRN Podcast this week as we say goodbye to 2019 and get ready to toast a new decade! The end of the year is typically quiet but we’ve managed to CONTINUE READING…

Columns

Recurrent Events: Rock Hall Nominations, ‘Snake Eyes’ Casts Scarlett, Atari VCS In Trouble

Jason Gross

If you’ve been listening to The Retro Network Podcast, you’ve heard the Recurrent Events segment that we curate with the latest retro pop culture headlines. We talk about everything from the latest movie remakes to CONTINUE READING…

Monsters of the Grid Iron
Features

Coca Cola’s Monsters of the Grid Iron

Jeff Sheldon

It was 1993 and I had just entered the 4th grade. My parents were at work and I was home from school likely for Columbus Day in early October.  I remember it was a crisp CONTINUE READING…

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