When It Was Cool reviews, remembers, and celebrates the toys, music, action figures, television, movies, and popular culture of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Super Friends, Comic Books, Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, My Little Pony, Alice in Wonderland, books, Six Million Dollar Man, Godzilla, video games, and all things retro.
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Welcome to Retro Pop! On this podcast, hosts Matt and Johnny take you down memory lane discussing all things pop culture! They guarantee at some point they will cover a topic you’re interested in or their names aren’t Matt and Johnny. Which they are... this was already stated in the previous sentence. Thanks for letting these guys into your ears!! Wait… That didn’t sound great. Thanks for listening!
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Join host Adam Gradwell as he talks about growing up in the 80s and early 90s and his favourite movies and TV shows. Along the way he interviews special guests from pop culture that get the nostalgia flowing. IG & Twitter: @adamgradwell FB: Geeky Retro Nerds Show
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Cada programa es un viaje a la mejor música de los 80s y los 90s, contando un poco la historia de cada genero. Mi nombre es Hache y os invito a disfrutar del viaje!
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Former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, take you on a trip down Memory Lane, as each episode they revisit some of our beloved memories from our childhoods as well as interview celebrities associated with beloved movies, TV shows, and music.
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A podcast exploring retro video games through reviews and recent sales! Host Jackson Kuebler navigates the culture of retro video games and video game collecting through a segment called Auction Alert, highlighting rare and strange finds on online auction sites.
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Pop Culture Retro interview with legendary comedian Jeff Altman!
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57:37Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier and author Jonathan Rosen as they chat with legendary comedian Jeff Altman! Jeff discusses getting his start in comedy in the 70s and becoming friends with such people as David Letterman, his co-starring on the variety show Pink Lady, how his father's friendship with Houdini, how his uncle helped d…
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Join me on this show from our Patreon archive looking back at the classic DC Super Powers toy line from the 1980s. This type of content and over 2000 other podcasts are available immediately upon joining our Patreon! Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and many more! Sign up on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.co…
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134 | Prince of Persia Sands of Time | Retro Video Game Podcast
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22:08Discussing the precursor to Assassin's Creed from Ubisoft, Pop Sands of Time! A game that was the foundation for a huge franchise and has a remaster yet to be released. I am a "Xennial." Not sure how I feel about being rebranded. The PS3 go a new update for Blu-ray stability... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate Jordan Mechner doc about the OG Pop http…
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The When It Was Cool flagship podcast returns today as Karl and Tonya discuss multiple pop culture issues and news including recent information on the death of actor Gene Hackman. Tonya then discusses some arts and crafts matters as she tries a few new things. Support When It Was Cool on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with talk show host Ed Kalegi!
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42:33Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rsen, as they chat with talk show host Ed Kalegi! Ed discusses being the public address announcer for the New Jersey Devils, his radio talk show The Weekend with Ed Kalegi, some of the celebrity interviews he's done, his book It Was Great to Say Hello to…. , & much more! Suppor…
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Adventures of Captain Marvel Serial Review
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42:24Today his 'official' (sort of) name is Shazam, but during the 1940s Captain Marvel was a superhero on the same popularity level as Superman! He even had a serialized adventure series in the 1940s, the earliest of the superheroes! While Captain Marvel in this series differed in many respects from his comic book counterpart, it was still quite a good…
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133 | Assassin's Creed | Retro Video Game Podcast
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19:47Talking about the first game of the huge franchise from Ubisoft that has spawned 12 mainline games and a Hollywood action Blockbuster! Rare Philips CD-i Zelda games on Auction Alert patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate
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Action Comics Issue 1 - Superman in Order Podcast 01
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42:11Join When It Was Cool on this new series following the chronological history of Superman from his debut in 1938 through history. This is not a documentary series about the creators and artists (though they are mentioned) but instead is a study of the character of Superman himself and the changes he has gone through over the years. Episode one takes…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Dean Butler from Little House on the Prairie!
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1:08:27Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Dean Butler from Little House on the Prairie! Dean discusses his time on the iconic series, co-starring on the fun 80s show The New Gidget, his book Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond, & much more! Support the show…
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100 Favorite Comic Books of When It Was Cool
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1:46:55I learned to read in the 1970s largely using comic books. I have read and collected comics for over 40 years. Here at When It Was Cool I have selected my 100 favorite comic books from my life as a comic fan. Included in the discussion are Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, G.I. Joe, Justice League, Avengers, Defenders, Iron Fist, Daredevil, and many…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Maria Conchita Alonso from The Running Man!
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1:00:59Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Maria Conchita Alonso from the Arnold Schwarzenegger sci/fi hit The Running Man! Maria discusses working with Schwarzenegger on the film, appearing alongside Robin Williams in Moscow on the Hudson, starring on Broadway in Kiss of the Spider Woman, winni…
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Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) Review
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30:12While Daredevil has been brought back from limbo by the MCU, Daredevil's first on screen appearance wasn't the Netflix series, nor even the forgettable 1990s movie! Instead, it was as a character in the 1989 made for TV movie - Trial of the Incredible Hulk! This show is from our Patreon archive of over 2,500 shows. Join today - https://www.patreon.…
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132 | NES Paperboy w/ Adam Blank | Retro Video Game Podcast
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22:04Talking about Paperboy for the NES with Adam Blank from the podcast Remember the Game! Brian Riggsbee has another awesome book out!
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Batman in Order Podcast - Detective Comics Issue 47 - The 25th Appearance of Batman
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20:50The 25th appearance of Batman took place in January 1941 in the pages of Detective Comics issue 47. As far as stories go, it is pretty tame, but the character of the Batman himself continues to evolve. In this issue, Bruce Wayne does his best Dick Tracy impersonation and Robin has a reduced role. Read the feature article - here. The Batman in Order…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Ken Morrow from the 1980 USA Miracle on Ice team!
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43:35Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Jen Morrow from the 1980 USA Miracle on Ice team! Ken talks about his experiences on the Miracle on Ice team which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, being part of the Islanders dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups, his book Ken Morrow: Mira…
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X-Men the Animated Series (1992) Review - From Our Patreon!
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27:06Beginning today, every Monday I will post one retro pop culture offering from our vast library of almost 3,000 podcasts on our Patreon Page at WhenItWasCool.com. Today we look back one of the most beloved animated cartoon properties, X-Men the Animated Series from 1992!Af When It Was Cool
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Jim O'Heir from Parks and Recreation!
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1:17:51Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Jim O'Heir from Parks and Recreation! Jim discusses his time on the classic sitcom with Amy Poehler and Chris Pratt, his book Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation, winning an Emmy for his work on The Bold and The B…
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G.I. Joe: Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Monday Retro Flashback Show
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22:38From our Patreon files at WhenItWasCool.com we present to you this classic review of the G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon series! G.I. Joe was one of my favorite toy properties in the 1980s and 1990s and I was a huge fan of the G.I. Joe Marvel Comic book series but less a fan of the cartoon. Today, I give G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon series a new …
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Karl and Tonya invite you in for a discussion about pop culture and retro pop culture from When It Was Cool! On this podcast, Karl and Tonya discuss school life in the 1970s through the 1990s, how things have changed, and what we can't make sense of today. Then we take you with us as we go through another subscription snack box, this time we have s…
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Pop Culture Retro welcomes back Dee Wallace from E.T. The Extraterrestrial!
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59:41Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier and author Jonathan Rosen, as they welcome back Dee Wallace from E.T. the Extraterrestrial! Dee discusses her memories on the classic film, making Cujo and Critters, appearances on shows such as Supernatural and The Office, and much more! Support the show…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Loretta Swit from M*A*S*H!
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57:33Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier and author Jonathan Rosen as they chat with Loretta Swit from M*A*S*H! Loretta discusses her time on the iconic series, winning EMMY Awards, being the original Christine Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, competing on Battle of the Network Stars, & much more! Support the show…
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131 | Rolling Thunder 2 | Retro Video Game Podcast
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16:53Revisiting the Sega Genesis port of the arcade side scrolling classic Rolling Thunder 2! This sequel didn’t just improve on the original—it refined it. New mechanics, a co-op mode, and a more vibrant color palette made Rolling Thunder 2 feel like an evolution of the series while staying true to its roots. The Genesis port also added a few extras, s…
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1970s TV, Retro Fashion, Music, and More
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49:12Karl and Tonya reminisce about the important pop culture influences in their lives. Tonya discusses fashion of the 1980s and 1990s, Karl talks about the Six Million Dollar Man and comic books. They discuss the impact that pop culture has made in their lives and how the love of music was a common factor in their relationship. From the sitcoms of the…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Michael Learned from The Waltons!
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43:52Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Michael Learned from The Waltons! Michael discusses her time on the beloved series, her time starring on the show Nurse, the short-lived sitcom Living Dolls, her role on the Netflix series Dahmer, her new film Our Crossroads with Pat Boone, & much more!…
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130 | Is Goodwill "Good" | Retro Video Game Podcast
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21:28I ask the long lingering question of whether Goodwill is a "good" company or are they just another corporation out for a profit despite being a non-profit! The PS4 might surpass the PS2 is new games for the console. Switch 2 is here. RIP Bob...
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes!
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54:39Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes! Todd discusses his time on the beloved series, appearing in the iconic mini-series Roots, competing on Battle of the Network Stars, his new podcast Dang!, and much more! Support the show…
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New Season! Retro Stuff in 2024 and 2025, Korean Snacks, more!
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56:09Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com return for a new season of the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast where we talk about retro pop culture and fun! On this show we discuss some of the retro pop culture highlights from last year and look ahead to 2025's new offerings including the new Superman movie and more. Then we dive into a box full of snacks…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with the creator of Silents Synced, Josh Frank!
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34:42Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the creator of Silents Synced, Josh Frank! Josh discusses how he came up with the idea to pair old silent movies with current music, which films were selected to be paired and getting bands to agree to the project, his line of independent boutique urban…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Richard Sterban from The Oak Ridge Boys!
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38:40Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Richard Sterban from The Oak Ridge Boys! Richard discusses his over fifty years with the Oak Ridge Boys, how Elvira became a massive hit, their new album Mama's Boys, the passing of Joe Bonsall, backing up Elvis earlier in his career, singing with Paul …
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129 | 2024 Year in Review | Retro Video Game Podcast
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26:01Wrapping the highlights of the 2024! Game of the year goes to... Hope and expectations for 2025. Bob? Silksong? Prime 4? Playing Soul Blazer to end the year and found a pretty good R&B single while on the hunt for a sold copy. patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Kyle Secor from Homicide: Life on the Street!
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1:02:14Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Kyle Secor from Homicide: Life on the Street! Kyle discusses his time on the acclaimed series, working with actors such as Andre Braugher and Yaphet Kotto, his book Death of the Actor: Everything I Never Learned About Nothing, his roles on series such a…
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128 | 10 Things I Learned Fixing Video Game Consoles | Retro Video Game Podcast
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35:13A new Superman trailer dropped this week! I impart my knowledge and experience of the things I have picked up along the way trying to repair video game consoles. Checking out GW for parts and repair consoles and controllers patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate
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Pop Culture Retro's Holiday Special!
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47:42Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they host a parade of guest stars who reminisce about their favorite holiday movies and memories! With: Ike Eisenmann Michael Learned Loretta Swit Cam Clarke Kathy Coleman Debra Clinger Erin Murphy Wesley Eure Tina Cole Claudia Lamb Todd Bridges, Sparky Marcus, Peter …
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127 | Blooper Reel Podcast | Retro Video Game Podcast
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22:14A listener requested Blooper reel podcast! All the missteps and gaffs made while recording the pod. Sony sold a couple million PS2 consoles magically ANOTHER SEALED Mario Bros hits ShopGoodwill https://shopgoodwill.com/item/217715637 https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-confirms-the-playstation-2-has-sold-over-160-million-consoles-worldwide…
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Pop Culture Retro interview with Cam Clarke from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
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1:08:57Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Cam Clarke from the 1987 animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Cam discusses working on hit series, appearing on such classics as He-Man and Barnyard, being part of the King Family Singers, & much more! Support the show…
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A refreshing new season of the When It Was Cool podcast will be arriving in 2025! Lots of exciting new shows here on the free podcast feed. Until then, continue to get all the retro pop culture you love on our Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAf When It Was Cool
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Pop Culture Retro takes a look at Forgotten Films: 1981's Under the Rainbow with guest Peter Isacksen!
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58:48Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, in another edition of Forgotten Films! This time, we take a look back at 1981's Under the Rainbow! Besides Peter, it starred Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, Adam Arkin, Billy Barty, Mako, and many more! Support the show…
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