The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Amy Lewis

Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined by Holly Swinyard, an expert on all things Fans and Fandom! Who knew that fandom and fan clubs/conventions date back hundreds of years?  Who knew it was because of dedicated fans that Sherlock Holmes got more books and Star Trek remained on TV?  We talk about all of that and more on this special episode!  Here are a few spots where you can find Holly:

Their website:
https://www.hollyswinyard.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince

Get their new book - A History of Fans and Fandom A Journey into the Passion and Power of Fan Culture

Buy local first if possible!

Listeners in the UK, here are a few places where you can order the book:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-history-of-fans-and-fandom/holly-swinyard/9781399042833#reviews

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-History-of-Fans-and-Fandom-Hardback/p/49085

Amazon (US) link:  https://www.amazon.com/Fans-Fandom-Journey-Passion-Culture/dp/1399042831/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OAPO803W71P5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mH-nKKRbQrZtNTjrR9xX-f2_Lior5STJISlaM6DdueLaPNIYkLVIXIz2nsWl7uONNTJasxCg7fhjZWWYdE6ejK4SrNHWvy2Mv-pW6pakeb5G_Q83hWQXWu3fxskz-v5NarKzaya-LvgQ9QCWmDp_nziGR6CU3kze9BtkEllyKR_tbDlOdGrQylHcAOhCT_QvcleQSG9rq1Fmy4M4RyNzGjfoCoUMwRYT6OLGZ41SG-o.VDHlzVgLpetfQ7diERj-KW2coJ842POtWuPLCATcpy0&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom&qid=1714759466&sprefix=a+history+of+fans+and+fandom%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1
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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, I am once again joined by honorary co-host, Jason Lady!  In this episode we take a deep dive into the one-hit wonders of the '80s and as always we had a fun, yet informative conversation.  

I mentioned that one of the songs on my list was parodied on Saturday Night Live.  You can view this hilarious skit here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzjm2b3Bh5I

Here's where you can find Jason:

https://twitter.com/JasonRLady

https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/JasonRLadyAuthor

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jason-R.-Lady/author/B07YN3QFKR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Thank you for tuning in!  In this episode, we are taking an inside look at this year's '90s Con held at the Hartford Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.  Last year I attended this event for the first time so I was excited to go back this year with some experience under my belt.  You will feel like you are at the event with me as we explore all that the conference has to offer including vendors, activities, celebrities, panels, and more!  I took a lot of notes and recorded a ton of audio so I hope this episode was worth the wait! 

A number of the celebrities in attendance at this year's '90s Con also host podcasts, here are links to those shows:

Pod Meets World, hosted by Boy Meets World cast members:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-meets-world/id1629908611

How Rude, Tanneritos, hosted by Full House cast members:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-rude-tanneritos/id1698513192

Full House Rewind hosted by Dave Coulier from Full House:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-house-rewind/id1694067512

Keanan and Lakin Give You De Ja Vu hosted by Step By Step cast members:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keanan-and-lakin-give-you-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu/id1731434430

Hey Dude the '90s called hosted by Hey Dude cast members: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-dude-the-90s-called/id1658407772

And finally, here is an episode of my podcast where we took a look back at 'tween shows that aired on Nickelodeon in the '80s and '90s.  'Hey Dude' was one of the shows covered on that episode:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-podcast-episode-47-tween-shows-on-nickelodeon-from-the-90s/
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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog!  That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice!  McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of the National Crime Prevention Council otherwise known as the NCPC.  We take a look back over some of the organization's classic PSAs which have taught generations how to "take a bite out of crime!" We also talk about what the NCPC is up to in the modern era.  You won't want to miss this nostalgic trip back to the '80s and '90s! 

You can learn more about McGruff and the NCPC here: 

https://www.ncpc.org/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/McGruffatNCPC

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mcgruffatncpc/

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/McGruffatNCPC

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-crime-prevention-council

Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGruff_the_Crime_Dog

Email address:  info@ncpc.org
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Thank you for tuning in! 

On today's show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Stan Zimmerman!  He has written for many beloved television shows including "The Golden Girls," "Roseanne," and "Gilmore Girls."  He has also written for some hilarious movies including both "Brady Bunch" films. 

During our interview, we talked about Stan's childhood and how that lead him to his fascinating career.  It was so nice to speak with him about his journey.  Enjoy!  Here's where you can find Stan:

IMBD Profile:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0956785/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/zimmermanstan
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/?hl=en
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stan.zimmerman.5/
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@zimmermanstan

Buy his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Golden-Gilmore-Stan-Zimmerman/dp/1954676603/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KG5TH40L5YEV&keywords=the+girls+from+golden+to+gilmore&qid=1706106502&sprefix=the+girls+from+go%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1
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Please note a correction: Tracy Chapman's debut album was released in 1988, not 1987.  Also, the track list for this album may have been edited in when I referenced the Crossroad's album.  Late-night editing is not without consequences!    I fixed these issues and re-uploaded the episode but you may have caught these errors in my first round. -Amy

Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are taking a look back at the life and career of Tracy Chapman.  I have loved Tracy Chapman since I was a little kid,  I first heard her music while traveling in a (not very fast) car with my mom.  You will learn about her early days growing up in a tough part of Cleveland, Ohio from her discovery as a young college student, to her ongoing impact as a professional musician for decades. 

I mentioned that I have done an episode covering "In Living Color."  You can find that here:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/70-in-living-color/

You can find the Pop Culture Retrospective YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@PopCultureRetrospectivePodcast
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