Pop Culture Retrospective

Amy Lewis
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Join me as we board a time machine and travel back to the retro pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s! On each episode, I take a deep dive into the backstory behind topics such as music, tv shows, movies, technology, regrettable fashions, and events from this unique period of time. This show is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of my older sister, Rebecca who I lost tragically in 2019. I want to learn the back story, the story behind the story, the hidden secrets, and fun facts of all of the things that she was into. This show is my love letter to my big sister. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s will want to tune in! Follow me on social media! Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Website: www.popcultureretrospective.com Email: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

  1. #115 - TMI Toys of Yesteryear

    13H AGO

    #115 - TMI Toys of Yesteryear

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, we are taking a look back at some questionable toys, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, with a special addition from the 1950s.  All of them have one bizarre characteristic in common - they all wet themselves.  I was equal parts fascinated and horrified to learn and re-learn about some of these toys, including, but not limited to, Betsy Wetsey, Puppy Surprise, and more!  Here are a few websites that I referenced in today's show: Weirdo Toys/Gross Out Gang, more info here.Word hippo synonyms, check it out here.LA Times article about ‘My Bundle Baby’ can be found here. I also forgot to mention this in the show, but back in the early days of the podcast, I did an episode on My Little Pony. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    34 min
  2. #114 - A conversation with John Abendshein, author of: “Home But Alone No More.”

    DEC 9

    #114 - A conversation with John Abendshein, author of: “Home But Alone No More.”

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, I am joined by John Abendshein, author of "Home But Alone No More: A Memoir From the Owner of the House That Made Movie History." John lived in the famous "Home Alone" house before, during, and after the filming of the holiday classic. In his book, he shares how this came about, the aftermath following the film's release, and why this movie continues to resonate with viewers more than three decades after its initial release.  In this episode, I get to interview John and ask him several questions ranging from Home Alone trivia to Would You Rather - Chicago version, and I also challenge him to answer a few pop culture questions related to events in 1990.  It was a pleasure chatting with John and I highly recommend his book!  Check out John's website here. Follow John on TikTok here. Follow John on Instagram here. Visit John on YouTube here. You can purchase John's fantastic book here. Check out Julia Hagen's website here.  She is the artist responsible for the beautiful artwork on the book's cover as well as illustrations throughout.   Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    58 min
  3. #113 - Our Top 10 Favorite TV Commercial Jingles from the '80s and '90s!

    DEC 1

    #113 - Our Top 10 Favorite TV Commercial Jingles from the '80s and '90s!

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented author, certified Gen X'er, and nostalgia nerd much like myself!  In this episode, we take a look at our top 10 favorite tv commercial jingles, which we remember fondly from our childhoods, growing up in the '80s and '90s.   I created a playlist on YouTube of our favorite jingles, you can check that out here. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    2h 31m
  4. #112 - ‘80s and ’90s music videos featuring warehouses & scaffolding.

    NOV 7

    #112 - ‘80s and ’90s music videos featuring warehouses & scaffolding.

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are taking a look back at some infamous music videos from the 1980s and 1990s that feature warehouses and scaffolding as the setting.  I realize this episode is a bit niche, but I think you will appreciate the focus on some memorable music videos.   This episode is marked as explicit because I quote a few lyrics from Queen Latifah's song UNITY which has some adult language in it. I mentioned my recent guest appearance on an awesome podcast called "Pop Culture Reflections."  You can find this show here. If you love listening to music from the 80s and 90s, as well as podcasts related to pop culture during these fabulous decades, check out the app Q106.5.  There you will find links to my show and many other awesome podcasts, as well as the ability to listen to some tunes from yesteryear :) I also referenced a few of my older episodes on this one: Learn about Madonna's incredible rise to fame here. Learn about Michael Bolton and why he is such an icon here. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    36 min
  5. #111 - Shel Silverstein

    SEP 5

    #111 - Shel Silverstein

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  Welcome back!  After a summer hiatus due to my crazy schedule, we are back!  On today's show, we will be talking about Shel Silverstein, the beloved author, songwriter, playwright, and frequent visitor to the Playboy Mansion (I'm not kidding!).  You will learn how Silverstein persevered through a tough childhood and became a revered children's author and musician.  We will also talk about his notable works and his legacy following his death in 1999.   Toward the end of the episode, I mentioned Genevieve Wallace and how she is a very talented artist who created a brand new logo for me :)  You can check out her website here.  You can visit her Etsy store here.  And note - I was not asked to share any of these links, but she is just an awesome person and very talented so I want to tell everyone about her! If you visit my website or click here, you can check out the new logo on all kinds of merch!  Showcase your love for the podcast with some cool schwag!  From t-shirts to stickers to water bottles to duffle bags, my online store sells some cool stuff!  I also shared information about an exciting new app called Q106.5 where you can listen to music from the '80s and '90s as well as several retro pop culture podcasts! Download the app on Apple & Android.  Pop Culture Retrospective is on there, you can listen to any episode, anytime!  Several other great podcasts are featured, too :)  Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    32 min
  6. #110 - The Anniversary Show Celebrating 5 years of Retro Pop Culture Memories

    JUN 1

    #110 - The Anniversary Show Celebrating 5 years of Retro Pop Culture Memories

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show we are taking a look back at 5 YEARS of pop culture memories.  I launched this podcast on May 24, 2020 and I cannot believe that 5 years has just flown by! We will take a look back at funny moments from the show, popular episodes, listener comments, and more!  Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey, we're just getting started! :)  Note - this episode is marked as explicit as I refer to a few articles from the Onion that have explicit language in them. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    41 min
  7. #109 - A Conversation about 1995 with Author Zachary Downing

    MAY 14

    #109 - A Conversation about 1995 with Author Zachary Downing

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by author Zachary Downing, whose new book, "Manhattan to Montauk," is available now! In this latest work, Zach tells the story of a young man who has just graduated from college and is trying to navigate his early adult life, experiencing several life-changing interactions and relationships along the way. Set in 1995 New York, the book transports readers back to this beloved era.  During our conversation, we discuss not only his book but also share many memories from the '90s and the pop culture that defined that time. You can find Zachary here: Website:  https://www.zdowning.com/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/zachary_downing_writes/ Zach's book can be found on Amazon here:   Follow Zach on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharytdowning/ 'Manhattan to Montauk' is for sale at a local bookstore in Montauk!  It can be found at a store called Homeport, and the address is:  85 The Plaza, Montauk, NY 11954. Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    1h 47m
  8. Episode #108 - Drastic Hair Changes of Celebrities of the 80s and 90s

    MAY 9

    Episode #108 - Drastic Hair Changes of Celebrities of the 80s and 90s

    Send us a text Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode I am joined by Jason Lady, a professional in the field of Human Resources, a published author, a lover of all things '80s, and a frequent guest on the podcast!  In this episode, we are talking about the drastic hair changes that many celebrities have made over the years and also celebrities who are known for their hair, whether that be what is (or is not) on top of their head, as well as facial hair. From John Oates, to Yanni, to Michael Bolton and so much more, we have a lot to discuss on this episode! Here is where you can find Jason: You can find Jason, here:  https://www.jasonrlady.com/ Here is his author IG:  https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/ Other podcasts I mentioned in this episode: Grounded in Maine, hosted by Amy Fagan:  https://www.groundedinmaine.com/ Pop Culture Reflections:  https://www.yourunpodcast.com/podcast-5 Retromade (the podcast I was recently a guest on):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retromade/id1681642178 Here is the YouTube  channel with video episodes:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwI9QTMoHCS_U3MidyZMTBg Support the show Visit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetro Review the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/ Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/all Email me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

    1h 59m
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Join me as we board a time machine and travel back to the retro pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s! On each episode, I take a deep dive into the backstory behind topics such as music, tv shows, movies, technology, regrettable fashions, and events from this unique period of time. This show is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of my older sister, Rebecca who I lost tragically in 2019. I want to learn the back story, the story behind the story, the hidden secrets, and fun facts of all of the things that she was into. This show is my love letter to my big sister. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s will want to tune in! Follow me on social media! Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Website: www.popcultureretrospective.com Email: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

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  • Creator
    Amy Lewis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Pop Culture Retrospective
  • Show Website
    Pop Culture Retrospective

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