Bedste Retro Culture-podcasts (2026)

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Barry Corbin from Northern Exposure! 41:17

3d ago41:17

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Barry Corbin from Northern Exposure! Barry discusses working on the hit show. Appearing in classic films such Urban Cowboy, Stir Crazy, and War Games, roles on shows like Yellowstone, and Tulsa King, and many more stories from his time act…

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153 | 2025 Year in Review | Retro Video Game Podcast 24:32

5d ago24:32

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2025 brought many things including Switch 2 and the long awaited sequels of Silksong and Metroid Prime 4. 2025 was the year of the retro Dreamcast AND the not so retro PS4. Also had some wonderful guests on the podcast and found the Wipeout series, which has become GAME OF THE YEAR! 2026 looks to be a year of sequels and more long box game collecti…

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A Look at the WWE Encyclopedia! 47:23

8d ago47:23

47:23

On this last DragonKingKarl show of 2025, I grab a copy of a really cool book I've been looking at for a while - the WWE Encyclopedia. I have versions of this same type of book for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, etc. but I expected the WWE book to be well... full of lies and cheesy. It was full of kayfabe, but it wasn'…

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McLaughlin verses Muldoon! - 1000 Hours 49:24

12d ago49:24

49:24

On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show 1000 Hours podcast series we finally get not one but TWO matches between the two biggest stars of the pioneer era of pro wrestling. William Muldoon had not previously wrestled Col. James H. McLaughlin mainly because Muldoon was not a fan of collar and elbow wrestling nor did McLaughlin co…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with music legend, Andy Kim! 52:16

15d ago52:16

52:16

Send us a text Join director and former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with music legend Andy Kim! Andy discusses his career, writing hits such as Sugar, Sugar, the story behind Rock Me Gently, meeting Elvis, his friendship with Phil Spector, & much more! Support the show…

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WWF Survivor Series 1992 & Smoky Mountain Wrestling 54:31

16d ago54:31

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Today, I wrap up my months long look back into the early 1990s, a time when the pro wrestling business was in its worst state during my lifetime. Thanksgiving 1992 gave us two interesting shows to discuss. First, WWF Survivor Series 1992 was a very mixed bag with a great main event and a lot of not-so-great stuff, and Smoky Mountain Wrestling had i…

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152 | Crusader of Centy (Soleil) | Retro Video Game Podacst 47:13

20d ago47:13

47:13

Finally doing a deep dive on the Zelda clone for the Sega Genesis that has the look but not the feel of Link to the Past. While there is time travel and cutting grass, the game stresses themes of humanity and ecology. Join me and Corona on a hack and slash that is at times frustrating and sometimes downright bad. At least it has a good soundtrack..…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with singing icon, Tiffany! 1:16:18

21d ago1:16:18

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen as they chat with singing icon, Tiffany! Tiffany discusses being the youngest female star to top the Billboard charts with her debut album. Being on Star Search with Ed McMahon. Topping the charts with I Think We're Alone Now. Appearing on How I Met Your Mot…

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WWF This Tuesday in Texas 1991 34:58

23d ago34:58

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On this edition of the DragonKingKarl show, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern begins wrapping up our months long look at the 1990s by taking a look at a rare one-off pay per view from 1991 which took place on a Tuesday (as the name suggests). WWF This Tuesday in Texas featured Hulk Hogan ending the very short first WWF title reign of Th…

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The Return of McLaughlin - 1000 Hours 50:05

25d ago50:05

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The year is 1884 and the first national pro wrestling star, Col. James H. McLaughlin has been semi-retired for quite a while working as a train engineer. He had been the American heavyweight champion and won pro wrestling's first major tournament in Detroit, MI in 1870 setting the course for pro wrestling going forward. Now, he suddenly returns and…

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Pop Culture Retro presents: Little House on the Prairie Reunion! 58:51

30d ago58:51

58:51

Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with stars from Little House on the Prairie, Alison Arngrim, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Patrick Labyorteaux, and Charlotte Stewart! We talk about Fifty years of Little House, behind-the-scenes stories, cast affairs, the reunion show at Strathear…

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Star Trek (1966) Episode 01 The Man Trap Review 27:40

1M ago27:40

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It's one of the biggest television shows in history! Today at When It Was Cool, Karl reviews Episode 1 Season 1 of Star Trek from 1966. Now Karl is admittedly a bigger Star Wars fan than Star Trek fan but he tells us that he really enjoyed episode 1 of Star Trek. This episode in interesting, in that, it is actually closer to a horror or Twilight Zo…

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151 | Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD | Retro Video Game Podcast 32:03

1M ago32:03

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I sat down with the Switch HD remake of the 2011 capstone in the Zelda franchise before the open world entries. Gone were the motion controls, but the controls still require precision. It's a bright beautiful world of Skyloft, with a watercolor aesthetic I don't much care for. https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/zelda-skyward-sword/6/4/…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the Emmy Award-winning writer of shows such as The Simpsons, Frasier, & Malcolm in the Middle, Jay Kogen! 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the Emmy Award-winning writer of shows such as The Simpsons, Frasier, Malcolm in the Middle, and many more, Jay Kogen! Jay discusses writing for shows such as The Simpsons, Frasier, & Malcolm in the Middle, winning an Emmy Award, working …

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Half Off Patreon Sale! 3:57

1M ago3:57

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For the first time in the history of When It Was Cool! Half off every Patreon level! Get instant access to almost 3,000 podcasts, books, and more on pro wrestling history, pop culture, and retro pop culture. Sale ends soon! Save this feed and get TONS of content! https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAf When It Was Cool

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Muldoon Makes a Run For It! - 1000 Hours 48:46

1M ago48:46

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The 1000 Hours podcast series looks back at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, the era before Frank Gotch. On this episode, pro wrestling historian Karl Stern takes a look into the 1880s as William Muldoon wraps up his tenure in California with a debacle of a worked match against Clarence Whistler that turned into a double cross. Whistler was suppos…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with pop culture icon, Morgan Fairchild! 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with pop culture icon, Morgan Fairchild! Morgan discusses her roles in such series as Falcon's Crest, Dallas, and Flamingo Road. Doubling for Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde, acting with legends such as Lloyd Bridges, George Segal, and Roddy M…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Rhonda Shear from Up All Night! 45:51

2M ago45:51

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the host of Up All Night, Rhonda Shear! Rhonda discusses the return of Up All Night on the Kings of Horror YouTube channel, her memoir Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, Life Lessons from an Accidental Feminist, hav…

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150 | Parasite Eve | Retro Video Game Podcast 45:47

2M ago45:47

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It's been 40 episodes since i first discovered what Parasite Eve was and am finally getting around to playing it. Unfortunately, it has me scratching my head, a term I use repeatedly, much like "mitochondria" and other unspeakable terms concerning male reproductive organs in this 1998 action RPG. A 150th episode podcast retrospective where I get to…

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Dark Shadows (1966) TV Review 24:08

2M ago24:08

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This is a review of the run of Dark Shadows television shows which featured the character Barnabas Collins who maybe, possibly, perhaps was a vampire. This is a really unique TV show/soap opera unlike anything else I've ever seen on television. With all the melodrama of a soap opera but with vampires, ghosts, and a mystery! Join host Karl Stern as …

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Muldoon, Whistler, and Dinnie - 1000 Hours 55:50

2M ago55:50

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My 1000 Hours podcast series is taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus and covers the pre-1900 era of pro wrestling. In this episode, William Muldoon, Clarence Whistler, and Donald Dinnie are in a feud. Worked or shoot? There is evidence of both. Clarence Whistler gets injured yet again. Donald Dinnie goes to j…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Howard Scott Warshaw, the creator of the most infamous video game of all time, E.T. 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

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Send us a text Join director, and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the creator of the most infamous video game of all time, E.T. for the Atari 2600, Howard Scott Warshaw! Howard discusses being rushed into making E.T., working with Steven Spielberg on the game, designing other video games like Yar's Reve…

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Lost in Space (1965) TV Review 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Karl takes a look back at the classic sci-fi series Lost in Space! After watching the first episode of this series I finally understand it a lot better than just seeing the random sporadic episode as a kid. This is a great and exciting sci-fi series with an iconic robot, an evil heel saboteur, and an interesting space adventure! Danger Will Robinso…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with film producer and director Andrew Srevens! 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with film producer and director, Andrew Stevens! Andrew discusses the film he produced and directed about his mother, Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet. Films he's helped produce such as The Whole Nine Yards. His acting roles in such shows and …

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King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) Review 34:52

2M ago34:52

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There have been multiple King Kong vs Godzilla movies in the modern era... but this isn't the first time. All the way back in 1962 Godzilla fought King Kong. Karl and Tonya watch this masterpiece and review it. This episode features the worst looking King Kong in cinematic history, frantic arm waving Godzilla, a volcano (of course), and much more. …

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149 | WipeOut (PS1) | Retro Video Game Podcast 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Featuring a PS1 long box racing game with an alternative soundtrack for the alternative generation of the 90s. A game that has it's roots in Mario Kart and the electronic music of Great Britain. But after reading the manual, i end up spending twice the costr of the game to buy a controller that has a few hiccups. Auction alert features the sequel a…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the former president of Universal Pictures, Thom Mount! 1:40:40

2M ago1:40:40

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the former president of Universal Pictures, Thom Mount! Thom discusses working with legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, early in his career, his book Rafferty Returns, overseeing films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Animal House, Blues Broth…

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Psycho (1960) Movie Review 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Psycho changed everything in 1960. Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece reinvented fear cinema. Our Patreon supporters at When It Was Cool have had access to this show for a long time but with the recent plot of Monster: The Ed Gein Story heavily featuring Psycho (based on Ed Gein) this is a great time to remember the horror movie classic.…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with pop culture icon, Clint Howard! 58:30

3M ago58:30

58:30

Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with pop culture icon, Clint Howard! Clint discusses growing up in an acting family, his early TV series Gentle Ben and The Baileys of Balboa, voicing Roo in Disney's Winnie the Pooh movies, his memoir The Boys which he co-wrote with his brothe…

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Elysium (2013) 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Hoptimus is joined by the amazing TONY from Tonys Tall Tales to discuss the 2013 Dystopian Sci Fi action film ELYSIUM. The film was the follow up film from Neil Bloomkamp who came off the amazing DISTRICT 9. Once again the visuals are amazing! How did they create the story? Where is Elysium? Why do people on earth want to go there? Are corporations…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the former President of Programming at SHOWTIME, Jerry Offsay! 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the former president of programming for Showtime, Jerry Offsay! Jerry discusses his time as President of Production at RKO, where films such as Hamburger Hill, and Eight Men Out. His tenure at SHOWTIME, where he was behind such shows as Stargate,…

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148 | Silver (Dreamcast) | Retro Video Game Podcast 28:49

3M ago28:49

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Introduction of the new "Going Long" Segment talking about game collecting It's strike three for the Dreamcast as I delve into ANOTHER action RPG that falls short and for once, I actually wished they had made the game a full on RPG! If you are searching for a Dreamcast though, there are numerous possibilities on the ShopGoodwills including the case…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Murray Head from the musical CHESS & the hit song One Night in Bangkok! 1:43:28

3M ago1:43:28

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the star of the musical CHESS and the hit song One Night in Bangkok! Murray discusses being the original singer in the concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring in the musical CHESS created by Sir Tim Rice, and Bjorn Ulvaeus and Be…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with pop culture icon, Mason Reese! 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with pop culture icon Mason Reese! Mason discusses how he got his start, starring in many classic commercials, Appearing on Dick Cavett, co-hosting talk shows with Michael Douglas, & much more! Support the show…

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147 | Super Mario Sunshine | Retro Video Game Podcast 40:19

3M ago40:19

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My first foray into 3D Mario video games began with Super Mario 64 but finding it unplayable, I delved into Super Mario Sunshine. This comes coincidentally during the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise. Samus is riding a motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4... I'm locked out of my car causing me to purchase a video game out of guilt and thanks to Cat…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music! 51:39

3M ago51:39

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music! Angela discusses the making of the iconic musical, being one of the stars of the classic Sci/Fi series Lost in Space, appearing with legendary entertainer Danny Thomas on Make Room For Daddy, & mu…

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Blade Runner: Final Cut 1:08:48

4M ago1:08:48

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Hoptimus has finally done it. We have made it to BLADE RUNNER. My favorite film of all time and the inspiration for the entire RFC show idea. Joined by the Six Button Samurai from OGIH to break down this seminal 1982 film. Why is this film so influential? Who did this amazing cinematography?! How does this film look so good ?! What made the cast so…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the co-writer of The Jerk & The Frisco Kid, Michael Elias! 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Send us a text Join director and former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the co-writer of the movies The Jerk & The Frisco Kid, Michael Elias! Michael talks about his involvement in the two comedy films, helping create the sitcom Head of the Class, writing for shows such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Odd…

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146 | Shadow Man | Retro Video Game Podcast 33:05

4M ago33:05

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I blew the dust off the Dreamcast to play Shadow Man and ended up disappointed with technical difficulties that the game presented. Despite being a Metroidvania, I just ended up going in circles and completely stopped playing altogether. A sealed copy of Flashback is available but you will need a small loan, even with one cent shipping. Don't drink…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Burton Gilliam from Blazing Saddles! 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Burton Gilliam from Blazing Saddles! Burton discusses the making of the iconic Mel Brooks comedy, working with Ryan and Tatum O'Neal on Paper Moon, appearing in Back to the Future Part III, & much more! Support the show…

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Muldoon and Whistler Get into a Fist Fight - 1000 Hours 56:30

4M ago56:30

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1000 Hours is my series on the pioneer era of pro wrestling history and is taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. On this episode, hour 79, we take a look back at the very successful exhibition tour put on by World Greco-Roman champion William Muldoon along with his troupe of wrestlers in…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Robert Wuhl from Arli$$! 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Robert Wuhl from Arli$$! Robert discusses his time on the sports-themed sitcom, his memorable role in Bull Durham, making Batman with Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, & much more! Support the show…

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145 | Metroid: Samus Returns | Retro Video Game Podcast 38:14

4M ago38:14

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After five years, I finally played and completed the last of the 2D side scrolling Metroid adventures. However, the game put me at the mercy of handheld gaming on a Nintendo 2DS, which is an ergonomic nightmare. Fallout season 2 trailer dropped and i am excited The Patreon is free when you click this link... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Kate Linder from The Young and the Restless! 47:58

4M ago47:58

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Kate Linder from The Young & the Restless! Kate discusses her tenure as one of the longest-running characters on American Soaps, her job as a flight attendant which she did at the same time as acting, working with people such as Kate Hudso…

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