40 episodes
Nostalgia Junkies Nostalgia Junkies
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4.5 • 13 Ratings
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Head on back to the good ole days! Whether it’s waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, opening an N64 on Christmas, or seeing the Chicago Bears do the Super Bowl Shuffle for the first time, the Nostalgia Junkies are here to walk you down memory lane! Join the squad as they discuss how 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv shows, music, movies, toys, books, video games, and more shaped their youth and their lives.
Come join them as they relive the past and experience that good nostalgic junkie bliss!
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Growing up on Power Rangers
This week Nostalgia Junkies invites video game influencer, Dayton/DmacGames to discuss all things Power Rangers. The boys open up conversation with a bit of how the two of them bonded over Fat Orange Cat beer in an instagram post, and the rest was history. Next they talk about Hasbro selling the toy rights to Playmates for Power Rangers. Alex and Dayton play a round of This or That covering, Megazord vs Dragonzord, Green ranger vs. White Ranger, and Lord Zedd vs. Ivan Ooze. They then cover elements from Power Rangers childhood from toys to videogames to the iconic Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Movie. Finally, they close out the show with Alex quizzing Dayton on some Power Rangers trivia...does DMacGames have what it takes?
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Revisiting the Disney Afternoon Block: Were All the Shows Really that Great?
This week Nostalgia Junkies invites the store owner of Cruzn' Retro, Ramses Cruz, to sit down and discuss elements of the 90s nostalgia culture. Alex and Cruz talk about favorite toys, video games, and what got them into collecting. Next the boys transition into this week's This or That. Which would you choose: KB Toys or Toys 'R Us, Dunkaroos or Sharkbites, Nickelodeon Magazine or Disney Adventure? Alex and Cruz then get into the meat and potatoes of the episode...The Disney Afternoon Block. They test each other's cartoon theme song knowledge and rank which cartoon truly has the best theme song! Is it Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Mighty Ducks...Disney had a lot of ducks!!! Finally, they round out the episode with Snapple Fact or Fiction. Can you spot the correct Snapple facts?
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Life and Slimes, Pokemon Theft, and Super Smash Bros. turns 25!
Alex discusses with Joe his recent trip to New York to see Marc Summers' Life and Slimes show. He even picked Joe up a little present. Then the boys go over the recent arrest of a Japanese man facing a $32,000 fine or 5 years in jail for Pokemon. Next the Nostalgia Junkies transition into their This or That segment. This episode centers around Super Smash Bros. questions...items on or items off, random fighter or choose your own, and static map or maps with hazards. Then the boys discuss favorite Super Smash Bros. memories and how the game has evolved since childhood. They even debate which characters they think they could beat in a one on one fight, and you got to hear what Joe says about Kirby! Finally, rounding out the show Alex quizzes Joe on Super Smash Bros trivia to commemorate 25 years since the original release. Can you get more right than Joe?
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Super Sleepover Special
As April beings the boys go over their opening thoughts on the X-Men '97 series. Don't worry there are NO SPOILERS! Then the Nostalgia Junkies discuss the rumors surrounding an upcoming Thundercats movie as well as new details for Inside Out 2. Next they get into this episode's This or That. The Nostalgia Junkies dive into the Disney Afternoon Block comparing: Darkwing Duck vs. Chip and Dale, Ducktales vs. Talespin, and Mighty Ducks vs. Gargoyles. Getting into the Meat and Potatoes of the episode, they plan their ideal youth sleepover. If you could choose anything in the world, what sleeping bag, snack, movie, and game would you pick. Finally, rounding out the episode the boys near the end of their deck of 90s trivia cards.
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Adam Sandler vs. Jim Carrey: Who's the King of 90s Comedy?
This week the Nostalgia Junkies discussing the issue with American Airlines that occurred on Alex's postponed honeymoon. Then the boys get into news for the summer...Choco Tacos and Street Sharks are back! Alex and Joe then share their opinions in this week's This or That: Simon vs. Bop it, Tomagotchi vs. Furby, and Hollywood Video vs. Blockbuster! The Nostalgia Junkies then compare the kings of 90s comedy: Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler. Alex and Joe o through a list of their movies ranging from Wedding Singer to Dumb and Dumber ranking to determine who had the best and worst movie out of the bunch. Do you agree with their picks? Finally the boys round out the episode with a game of 90s trivia. Can you answer their questions?
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Reese's, X-Men, and Disney Channel Original Movies!
This week the Nostalgia Junkies start the episode recounting their latest way that they predicted the future, and you'll never guess how they did it! The boys then discuss the announcement of Pokemon Legends ZA from Pokemon Day and how it makes their nostalgic hearts jump with anticipation. Alex and Joe then move into discussing the upcoming release of X-Men '97. They then go over some difficult Disney themed "This or That" questions encompassing, Pinocchio, Dory, Stitch, Flubber, Mighty Ducks, and The Sandlot! Do you agree with their decisions? Let them know. The Nostalgia Junkies then dive into recounting their top 3 favorite DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movies). You'll have to listen to find out. Rounding out the episode, the boys kick off a new segment: Snapple Fact or Fiction! Going back to the days of Snapple Facts, Alex offers Joe one Snapple Fact and one piece of Snapple Fiction...can he tell the difference?
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Customer Reviews
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Hits you right in your nostalgic, 90’s kid sweet spot. Recommended!
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Love the podcast. Very interesting and i really like listening to this from time to time to go back on nostalgia days of mine.
Nice job guys
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