Raised On Rewind

Hugh F. Mulzac III & Andrew Leff

Where the Analog Era meets the Digital Age. Welcome to Raised on Rewind, the podcast for the generation that survived lawn darts, lead paint, and the Cold War. Join hosts Hugh Mulzac and Drew Leff as we take a deep dive into the 80s and 90s pop culture that shaped us. We’re rewinding the tape and rediscovering our youth.Subscribe to reclaim your childhood. New episodes every week. 📼

Episodes

  1. Apr 26

    Why 80s Sneaker Culture Still Wins | Raised On Rewind

    Discover why the 1980s was the peak era for sneakers, from Jordan 1s to the forgotten Reebok Pump. In this episode of Raised on Rewind, hosts Hugh, Drew, and Kari bridge a 30-year generational gap to dissect the evolution of Retro Lifestyle. We explore the transition of athletic gear into the Cultural Zeitgeist, moving from the "sports-only" era of the Converse Weapon to the hip-hop-driven explosion of the Adidas Superstar and Nike Air Force 1. The discussion dives deep into the "East Bay Catalog" era, the impact of Run-D.M.C. on global fashion, and the "tech-wars" between the Reebok Pump and the Nike Air Pressure. Whether you’re a 90s baby or an 80s original, we break down why these "trends" became permanent cultural pillars. Timestamps:  00:00 - Why 80s Sneaker Nostalgia is Peak 01:53 - How Air Jordan Defined the 80s Zeitgeist 03:10 - Run-D.M.C. & The Birth of Hip-Hop Fashion 04:08 - The East Bay Catalog: Pre-Internet Shopping 05:54 - Buying Sneakers Before Digital Apps (COD & Checks) 10:30 - Iconic 80s Sneaker Commercials Ranked 12:24 - MySpace to TikTok: Social Media Evolution 20:13 - Reebok Pump vs. Nike Air: The 80s Tech War 34:55 - Top 10 Best 80s Sneakers of All Time 45:15 - The Nike Vandal & 80s Movie Product Placement 54:21 - Did Adidas or Nike Start Sneaker Culture? 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing Raised On Rewind: https://linktr.ee/raisedonrewind Instagram (Raised On Rewind Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/raisedonrewindpodcast/ TikTok (Raised On Rewind Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@raisedonrewindpod X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/RaisedOnRewind_ Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #RaisedOnRewind #SneakerHistory #80sNostalgia #RetroLifestyle #Jordan1

    Why 80s Sneaker Culture Still Wins | Raised On Rewind

  2. Apr 13

    From Coins To Consoles: Reliving the Golden Era of 80s & 90s Video Games

    Relive the golden age of retro gaming! 🕹️ From 80s arcades to the Nintendo vs. Sega wars, we’re Rewinding to the best era. In Episode 2 of Raised on Rewind, we dive deep into the pixelated history of video games, starting with the quarter-munching arcades of the late 70s and 80s. We explore why the "From Quarters to Consoles" pipeline changed everything for our generation. From the sheer frustration of Dragon’s Lair and Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! to the "attitude" era of the Sega Genesis and the reliability of the NES, we break down the hardware that defined us. This isn't just a tech review; it’s a look at the social community of gaming before high-speed internet. We discuss the ritual of blowing into cartridges, the "Channel 3" struggle, and why the TurboGrafx-16 is the most underrated console in history. Plus, we veer into some classic nostalgia—Hess trucks, Blockbuster runs, and the "wild west" of early 90s pop culture. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Intro Struggle (Doing it Live!) 00:45 Raised on Rewind: The Best Name in Retro 02:30 The 80s Barbecue Mystery (Chili’s vs. Bennigan’s) 04:40 Why Arcades Were the Original Social Network 06:50 The Tech Inside Arcade Cabinets (Wood & Emptiness) 08:40 The Playboy Pinball Machine: A Core Memory 10:45 Atari 2600 & The Disaster of E.T. 12:45 The Christmas Eve Console Meltdown 14:40 Intellivision: Keypads and Overlays 16:40 Commodore 64 & The Oregon Trail Era 18:25 The Struggle of "Channel 3" & RF Switches 19:50 TurboGrafx-16: The Underdog Console 24:30 Console Wars: Did Sega Really Have More Attitude? 28:30 PlayStation 1: The 12-Year Legend 31:15 The Lost Art of the Blockbuster Run 36:30 Growing Up in Long Island: A Reality Check 46:30 Why Nintendo Power Magazine Was Gospel 51:45 Dragon’s Lair: The Most Frustrating Game Ever 56:45 The $750 Console: Neo Geo Nostalgia 01:04:15 Tesla Rims & "Curb Rash Queens" 01:08:45 Final Thoughts: The Art of Looking Backward #RetroGaming #ConsoleWars #RaisedOnRewind #90sNostalgia #arcadehistory  🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing Raised On Rewind: https://linktr.ee/raisedonrewind Instagram (Raised On Rewind Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/raisedonrewindpodcast/ TikTok (Raised On Rewind Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@raisedonrewind X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/RaisedOnRewind_ Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast

  3. Apr 8

    Chuck Norris Legacy: Action Jeans to Walker Texas Ranger | Raised On Rewind

    Relive the grit of the 80s & 90s. From Chuck Norris Action Jeans to dangerous toys, we’re rewinding to the era of survival. Welcome to the maiden voyage of Raised on Rewind. In this premiere episode, we bridge the gap between Gen X and Millennial culture, diving deep into the legend of the late Chuck Norris. We explore his transition from a South Korea-based Air Force policeman to a martial arts icon and Hollywood action hero. But it’s not just about the movies; we’re hitting the "Curiosity Gap" of the 1980s, discussing everything from Action Jeans and Total Gym infomercials with Christie Brinkley to the sheer "buffoonery" of classic cinema like Caddyshack and Weird Science. We also get raw about growing up in an era of dangerous toys (lawn darts, anyone?), lead paint, and the "chaos" that defined our youth. Whether you’re here for the retro tech, the sneaker talk, or just to hear two guys "walk it off," this is your home for unfiltered nostalgia. Timestamps:  00:00 The "Raised on Rewind" Maiden Voyage 02:15 Survival of the Fittest: Gen X vs. Gen Z 04:30 The Chuck Norris Myth: Real Name & Origins 06:45 Mastering Tang Soo Do in South Korea 08:15 Hollywood Jump-off: Bruce Lee & The Prime Era 11:00 Cold War Grit: Why We Needed Action Heroes 13:45 The Death of "Buffoonery" in Modern TV 15:30 Bootleg Voltron & Metal Transformers 17:45 Dangerous Toys: Lawn Darts & Tetanus Bracelets 21:30 Late Night Legends: Christie Brinkley & Total Gym 24:00 The $5,000 Action Jean: Vintage Denim Lore 27:15 Wax Packs & Pink Gum: The Baseball Card Hustle 31:00 The $1,000 Knife Set: Door-to-Door Cutco Stories 34:45 80s Movie Hall of Fame: Airplane to Caddyshack 39:00 Mel Brooks, Three Amigos, & "The Era of Freedom" 42:15 TV Evangelists & Prosperity Church Memories 47:00 How I Almost Burnt Down the House (Literally) 50:00 The Final Rewind: Leave Your Favorite 80s Movie #RaisedOnRewind #ChuckNorris #80sNostalgia #GenX #PopCulture

    Chuck Norris Legacy: Action Jeans to Walker Texas Ranger | Raised On Rewind
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Where the Analog Era meets the Digital Age. Welcome to Raised on Rewind, the podcast for the generation that survived lawn darts, lead paint, and the Cold War. Join hosts Hugh Mulzac and Drew Leff as we take a deep dive into the 80s and 90s pop culture that shaped us. We’re rewinding the tape and rediscovering our youth.Subscribe to reclaim your childhood. New episodes every week. 📼

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  • Creator
    Hugh F. Mulzac III & Andrew Leff
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Raised On Rewind
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