90s
The George Foreman Grill
Do you remember the George Foreman Grill? I had one of these babies in my college dorm room, and even though it was against the rules, this little baby grilled me up a piece of CONTINUE READING…
Food
90s
The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990
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…
90s
Coca Cola’s Monsters of the Grid Iron
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…
News
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Mountain Dew Voodew 2022
Back in Issue #4 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, we told you that Mountain Dew Voodew was back. Well, it is here and Jason recently picked up a bottle at Walmart to give his CONTINUE READING…
Reviews
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Brach’s Tailgate Candy Corn
As I began curating the new Recurrent Events newsletter, one of the food related stories that motivated me to start doing some reviews again was Brach’s Tailgate Candy Corn. The new treat features Hamburger, Hot CONTINUE READING…
News
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola Dreamworld
Back in Issue #1 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, I told you about the new Coca-Cola Dreamworld that was coming to stores. Well, it is here and I recently picked up a bottle at CONTINUE READING…
A The Retro Network
Country Music Stars Who Failed in the Food Business
Having what it takes to become a star in the world of country music doesn’t necessarily mean you have what it takes to succeed in the food and restaurant world. Here are the tales of CONTINUE READING…
Essay
Extinct Taco Bell Menu Items I Miss
Last year, Taco Bell made one of the more disappointing, heart-breaking announcements I’ve heard since my dad told me wrestling was fake all those years ago when they announced that they would be removing their CONTINUE READING…
Junk Food Files
Sizzler Restaurant
There are plenty of steak and shrimp lovers out there, but it’s not an indulgence they can always afford at most restaurants. For those on a budget, Sizzler steakhouses have long offered a cost-effective alternative, CONTINUE READING…
A The Retro Network
10 Discontinued Fast Food Items We Still Want Back
Fast food is as American as McDonald’s fried Apple Pies. The fast-food business constantly innovating, finding ways to turn chicken fingers into Chicken Fries and Chicken Rings. Yet for every smashing success like the McRib, CONTINUE READING…
Geekster Podcasts
TRN Time Machine: Foods We Miss
Get ready to bounce around the decades as Jason and Mickey time jump this week when choosing some Foods We Miss! We’ll be covering square pizzas at Little Caesar’s, pop culture pasta from Chef Boyardee Cereal, CONTINUE READING…
News
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola with Coffee
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…
Geekster Podcasts
TRN Podcast: Food Omnibus
In this omnibus episode of TRN Podcast, Mickey and Jason present a smorgasbord of previous “Time Machine” topics covering food including our favorite drinks, snacks, candy, fast food, and more. Jason and Mickey took the CONTINUE READING…
Video
TRN’s Retro Rewind Show: Halloween 2019’s Best Junk Food!
Brought to you exclusively is this special edition of The Retro Rewind Show starring Mickey. In this episode, he and his daughter’s are making you aware of the best Halloween themed junk food for the CONTINUE READING…
