Rewind Room

Jonathan Cody, Ramona Mejia
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Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with Rewind Room! We're diving deep into the best of nostalgia, pop culture past and present, iconic moments in time and the events that have shaped both our lives and the world around us. We'll unpack the moments that made history and our childhoods so memorible! Stay tuned and join us for the conversation. We'll Catch You on the Rewind!

  1. 27 MAR

    The Classic Era of YouTube (Early 2000's to Mid 2010's).

    Jon and Ramona take a deep dive into the world of early YouTube when anything could go.  From iconic classics like Charlie Bit my Finger to Charlie the Unicorn, to names like Fred, Smosh, Ryan Higga.  YouTube was a place where people could go to unwind and watch some videos for fun.  As the 2000's near an end, YouTube takes on a different landscape and becomes a lot more commercial and cinematic compared to it's original days.  As monetization, ads and formulas begin to take over.  Have we lost something truly historic or has the change happened for the better.  Find out in this new episode of Rewind Room.

    2h 30m

  2. 20 FEB

    The Console Wars of the 2000s. (Playstation, Wii and Xbox).

    In this episode, Jon and Ramona discuss the pop culture phenomenon, which was the console wars of the early 2000s. Which was an era where three companies SONY, Microsoft, and Nintendo all went head-to-head to become the three biggest video game developers of the era with these great devices came the fans as well as the services they offered. Everyone was trying to outdo the other, and some devices had features that others didn't, and others had bigger fan bases than others.  Which one was the most popular? Who had the biggest fan base? Which one drew in families? Find out on this episode.

    2h 12m

  3. 23 JAN

    2000s Movie Marketing

    Kicking off Season 2 of Rewind Room, Jon and Ramona reminisce on how movies were marketed in the early 2000s when they were both children.  They look at, how trailers and TV Spots dominated the airwaves to expose films to the public.  As well as how every day items, such as food, toys, video games, or even regular products or brands help sponsor big name movies.  They also look at the rise of how the Internet started helping market movies, especially with the iconic Blair witch project website, and the infamous Dark Knight ARG game.  They look back in time you will not want to miss on this new season of Rewind Room.

    2h 33m

  4. 31/12/2025 ·  BONUS

    2025 Recap

    As 2025 rounds out.  Ramona and Jon take a moment to reminisce on the first year of Rewind Room.  Looking back on why they decided to do this podcast, their favorite memories, as well as what the future will hold and a sneak peak of Season 2.  We look forward to 2026 and Season 2.

    27 min

  5. 25/12/2025

    PBS Funding Credits

    In the final episode of Season 1.  Jon and Ramona reminisce on one of the most peculiar parts of the PBS experience.  The Funding Credits that PBS displayed before and after every show they aired.  The iconis "Funding for this show is provided by" was a nostalgic experience for Jon and Ramona especially as PBS was a major powerhouse for both of them.  They talk about why they are so important and with the defunding of the PBS, why funding is so important now.  You won't wanna miss this nostalgic finale.

    2h 20m

  6. 27/11/2025

    Kaiju Madness: (Our love for Godzilla).

    In this episode of Rewind Room.  Ramona and Jon take on the subject of the Kaiju lore.  Going all the way back to the year 1954.  When Ishirō Honda and Tomoyuki Tanaka created one of the greatest monsters to ever grace the screen.  None other than Godzilla: King of the Monsters.  Jon and Ramona talk about the history, before deep diving into why Godzilla and his movies are so amazing and have stood the test of time for over 71 years.  Inviting new generations to experience this all amazing monster and his companions.

    2h 14m

  7. 29/10/2025

    Episode 10: Monster Madness! (The Universal Monsters from the 30's and 40's).

    In this very special episode of Rewind Room.  Ramona and Jon take a deep dive into the past and look at films that are almost 100 years old.  From Universal Studios they focus on the classic monster movies from the 1930's and 40's such as Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy and The Wolf Man.  As well as the many sequels they had.  Jon and Ramona also look at how the films impacted them as both cinephiles as well as in the culture they grew up around and in.  A fun and spooky episode you will not wanna miss.

    2h 37m
  8. How 9/11 Affected The Media

    12/09/2025

    How 9/11 Affected The Media

    In this very special episode of Rewind Room.  Jon and Ramona take a more serious turn to look at how one of the most tragic disasters changed the way media was consumed as well as how media, such as books, movies, music and television responded to the attacks and helped America and the world deal with the aftermath of the most deadly attack on American Soil.  As well as how we can all come together in times of darkness.  An episode you won't wanna miss.

    2h 5m
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Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with Rewind Room! We're diving deep into the best of nostalgia, pop culture past and present, iconic moments in time and the events that have shaped both our lives and the world around us. We'll unpack the moments that made history and our childhoods so memorible! Stay tuned and join us for the conversation. We'll Catch You on the Rewind!

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Cody, Ramona Mejia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jonathan Cody, Ramona Mejia