Rediscover The 80s
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsRediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Jason and Wyatt. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "The 80s Weekly" delivers the latest retro pop culture headlines with reaction. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows!
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Rediscovered - Camp Candy
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 84.4 MBJason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 8 reviews the 1989-92 animated series Camp Candy starring John Candy. The Saturday morning show ran for 3 seasons and featured the adventures of camp counselor John Candy and his campers. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and reviews of several episodes. We'll also give yo...
Rediscovered #8 - Camp Candy
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 84.4 MBJason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 8 reviews the 1989-92 animated series Camp Candy starring John Candy. The Saturday morning show ran for 3 seasons and featured the adventures of camp counselor John Candy and his campers. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and reviews of several episodes. We'll also give yo...
Memory Jogger: Early TV Memories and Cable Channels
April 22, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBEpisode 21 of the Memory Jogger Podcast features Jason and Wyatt remembering what TV was like in the '80s. We talk about our earliest memories, local channels and programs, and when we got cable. Then we discuss our favorite cable channels as kids and our cable habits up through the present day. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb. You...
Memory Jogger Episode 21 - Early TV Memories and Cable Channels
April 22, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBEpisode 21 of the Memory Jogger Podcast features Jason and Wyatt remembering what TV was like in the '80s. We talk about our earliest memories, local channels and programs, and when we got cable. Then we discuss our favorite cable channels as kids and our cable habits up through the present day. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb. You...
Rediscovered #7 - Hey Vern, It's Ernest!
April 16, 2020 09:52 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 7 covers the 1988 TV series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! starring Jim Varney. The Saturday morning show ran for just 13 episodes with a featured theme and recurring segments including Ernest and several sketch comedy skits. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and episode breakdown...
Rediscovered - Hey Vern, It's Ernest!
April 16, 2020 09:52 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 7 covers the 1988 TV series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! starring Jim Varney. The Saturday morning show ran for just 13 episodes with a featured theme and recurring segments including Ernest and several sketch comedy skits. Our podcast goes in depth on the show including the origins, cast and crew, broadcast and home video history, and episode breakdown...
Rediscovered #6 - Little Monsters
December 09, 2019 03:17 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MBJason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 6th episode covers the 1989 feature film Little Monsters starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandell. The story revolves around a teenage boy who discovers a minster realm under his bed and befriends one of its inhabitants. Our podcast goes in depth on the movie including the cast and crew, soundtrack, release history. We'll also give you our favorite an...
Rediscovered - Little Monsters
December 09, 2019 03:17 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MBJason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 6th episode covers the 1989 feature film Little Monsters starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandell. The story revolves around a teenage boy who discovers a minster realm under his bed and befriends one of its inhabitants. Our podcast goes in depth on the movie including the cast and crew, soundtrack, release history. We'll also give you our favorite an...
Memory Jogger 20 - Home Video Game Consoles
October 10, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe've reached Episode 20 of the Memory Jogger Podcast and Jason and Wyatt dig deep into their memory banks to remember their home video game consoles. We talk about when we received our first gaming system and share our personal history of enjoying video games at home. Our consoles include the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, and even Wyatt's first Texas Instruments home computer. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast!...
Memory Jogger: Home Video Game Consoles
October 10, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe've reached Episode 20 of the Memory Jogger Podcast and Jason and Wyatt dig deep into their memory banks to remember their home video game consoles. We talk about when we received our first gaming system and share our personal history of enjoying video games at home. Our consoles include the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, and even Wyatt's first Texas Instruments home computer. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast!...
Memory Jogger Episode 20 - Home Video Game Consoles
October 10, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBJason and Wyatt remember their home video game consoles through the years.
Retro Con 2019 - Wrap Up Podcast
September 22, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBJoin Jason and Wyatt as they review their experience at Retro Con 2019! You'll hear all about the show including cosplayers, vendors, celebrity guests, celebrity cars, and the Cybertronic Spree concert. We'll also reveal all the collectibles we took home with us! Watch our recording session on the RD80s YouTube Channel and visit Retrocons.com for more information!
Retrocon 2019- WrapUp Podcast
September 22, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBJason and Wyatt discuss their experience at Retro Con 2019.
Memory Jogger Episode 19 - Department Stores and Malls
September 04, 2019 19:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBJason and Wyatt remember the local department stores in malls from their childhood.
Memory Jogger: Department Stores and Malls
September 04, 2019 19:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn episode 19 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember remember department stores and mall from their childhood. We talk about stores in our local area in central PA and then trips to Altoona and State College to visit more stores. Stores include Ames, KMart, Hills, and Value City with our local Clearfield Mall which included JC Penney, NRM, Radio Shack, and many more. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have...
Memory Jogger 19 - Department Stores and Malls
September 04, 2019 19:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn episode 19 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember remember department stores and mall from their childhood. We talk about stores in our local area in central PA and then trips to Altoona and State College to visit more stores. Stores include Ames, KMart, Hills, and Value City with our local Clearfield Mall which included JC Penney, NRM, Radio Shack, and many more. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have...
Rediscovered - Filmation's Ghostbusters
August 02, 2019 06:32 - 1 hour - 115 MBJason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 5th episode covers the 1986 animated television series "Ghostbusters" by Filmation. While it ran for 65 episodes in syndication, it's still overshadowed in the world of the Ghostbusters film franchise and "The Real Ghostbusters" animated series. It's one that we had not seen since it's initial run so we decided to watch the original 5-episode miniser...
Rediscovered #5 - Filmation's Ghostbusters
August 02, 2019 06:32 - 1 hour - 115 MBJason and Wyatt are back for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. The 5th episode covers the 1986 animated television series "Ghostbusters" by Filmation. While it ran for 65 episodes in syndication, it's still overshadowed in the world of the Ghostbusters film franchise and "The Real Ghostbusters" animated series. It's one that we had not seen since it's initial run so we decided to watch the original 5-episode miniser...
Rediscovered #5 - Filmation Ghost Busters
August 02, 2019 06:32 - 1 hour - 115 MBJason and Wyatt rediscover the 5-episode miniseries of Filmation's Ghostbusters.
Memory Jogger Episode 18 - Times of the Telephone
June 13, 2019 07:07 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBJason & Wyatt discuss their telephone memories, novelties, and pranks.
Memory Jogger: Times of the Telephone
June 13, 2019 07:07 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBOn episode 18 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember what telephones were like growing up in the 80s. We talk about the transition from rotary to touch tone, our first cordless phones, answering machines, and cellular car phones. We also discuss our favorite novelty telephones, 1-900 numbers, and pranks. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @R...
Memory Jogger 18 - Times of the Telephone
June 13, 2019 07:07 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBOn episode 18 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt remember what telephones were like growing up in the 80s. We talk about the transition from rotary to touch tone, our first cordless phones, answering machines, and cellular car phones. We also discuss our favorite novelty telephones, 1-900 numbers, and pranks. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @R...
Rank 'Em - 1989 TV Shows
April 18, 2019 01:43 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBJason welcomes back "The Retro Rambler" Mickey Yarber from RetroRamblings.com to rank our favorite 1989 TV shows. We begin with some context by running down the Neilsen ratings for the Fall 1989 - Spring 1990 and with some moments in TV history. Then we dive into our picks which are preempted by their theme songs for your listening pleasure! (stay tuned for a fun after-show montage too!) Leave your feedback and your own Top 5 list by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, ...
Rank 'Em - 1989 Movies
March 05, 2019 13:10 - 2 hours - 177 MBRank 'Em returns with another countdown in podcast form! This time, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1989 by ranking our favorite movies in an extended edition! That's right, 1989 was so big that we've expanded our normal Top 5 to our TOP 10. Action, horror, comedy, blockbusters, 1989 had it all and Jason along with Chad from Horror Movie BBQ are here to tell you why! We invite your feedback and your own Top 10 list by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, message us ...
Memory Jogger: Hometown Restaurants and Forgotten Foods
February 09, 2019 08:45 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn episode 17 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt recollect their favorite childhood restaurants, both local and nationwide franchises and fast food chains. We also remember some long-lost foods we grew up on including snacks, candy, cereal, and drinks from years past. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb. You can also watch o...
Memory Jogger 17 - Hometown Restaurants and Forgotten Foods
February 09, 2019 08:45 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn episode 17 of the Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt recollect their favorite childhood restaurants, both local and nationwide franchises and fast food chains. We also remember some long-lost foods we grew up on including snacks, candy, cereal, and drinks from years past. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Please leave any of your memories we might have jogged to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb. You can also watch o...
Rediscovered - Street Hawk
January 02, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBEpisode 4 of Rediscovered reviews the man...the machine...1985 TV series Street Hawk! Get ready to hyper thrust through the history of the show including its creators, actors, guest actors, and the star...the $3 million all-terrain attack motorcycle! Jason and Wyatt will also dive into it's initial release, home video releases, and merchandise. Our review includes favorite episodes, likes/dislikes, music, and much more. Stick around after the show for some bonus content you won't w...
Rediscovered #4: Street Hawk
January 02, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBEpisode 4 of Rediscovered reviews the man...the machine...1985 TV series Street Hawk! Get ready to hyper thrust through the history of the show including its creators, actors, guest actors, and the star...the $3 million all-terrain attack motorcycle! Jason and Wyatt will also dive into it's initial release, home video releases, and merchandise. Our review includes favorite episodes, likes/dislikes, music, and much more. Stick around after the show for some bonus content you won't w...
1984 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog Shopping Spree
December 24, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason welcomes longtime friend Wyatt Bloom to go on a shopping spree through the 1984 Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog! Categories include toys, board games, electronic games, slot racing/train sets, video game systems, clothing, jewelry, and more! Watch our recording session on YouTube which includes screen share images of the actual items we chose in the book!
1988 Sears Wishbook Shopping Spree
December 13, 2018 07:07 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason invites Chad from Horror Movie BBQ to go on a shopping spree through the 1988 Sears Wishbook! Categories include toys, board games, electronic games, VHS tapes, clothing, jewelry, and more! Watch our recording session on YouTube which includes screen share images of the actual items we chose in the book!
Retro Con 2018 Review
October 26, 2018 22:13 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBJason & Wyatt welcome Bill Faries of Matt-Trakker.com to discuss their experience at Retro Con 2018. We'll discuss our favorite cosplayers and celebrity guests at the show. We also show off our haul of collectibles we bought, the plethora of M.A.S.K. goodies seen and some toys we ogled but decided the cost was too high to purchase.
Memory Jogger: Card and Board Games
October 08, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt dig deep to remember the card and board games they grew up with. You'll see some of the actual games that we still possess (if you watch our recording session) and also some that we remember playing consistently with each other over the years. We'll also discuss games we wished we had owned and also a few that were frustrating. We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or...
Memory Jogger 16 - Card and Board Games
October 08, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt dig deep to remember the card and board games they grew up with. You'll see some of the actual games that we still possess (if you watch our recording session) and also some that we remember playing consistently with each other over the years. We'll also discuss games we wished we had owned and also a few that were frustrating. We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or...
Rank 'Em - TMNT Episodes
September 28, 2018 01:51 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBCOWABUNGA! Jason is inspired by the "SepTMNTber" theme from Brian at OldSchoolEvil.com and welcomes him to rank our favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episodes from the 1987-96 animated series. We first discuss our experience with the show and talk about the great voice acting team brought us all the fun characters. Leave your feedback and your own Top 5 list of episodes by finding our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or messaging us on Twitter @RD80s and @old_school_evil. You...
Memory Jogger: Memory Box Treasures
September 16, 2018 20:17 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn this episode, Jason and Wyatt pull their memory boxes out of storage and reveal the treasures kept over the years. We HIGHLY recommend watching our recording session on YouTube for this episode, but you will hear us describe our findings during the podcast. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl0Vh7OWy1k We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s or @infamouswb. Watch our recording session on...
Memory Jogger 15 - Memory Box Treasures
September 16, 2018 20:17 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn this episode, Jason and Wyatt pull their memory boxes out of storage and reveal the treasures kept over the years. We HIGHLY recommend watching our recording session on YouTube for this episode, but you will hear us describe our findings during the podcast. We hope you'll enjoy listening and will leave any comments to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s or @infamouswb. Watch our recording session on the RD80s YouTube channel.
Rediscovered #3 - Bail Out
September 05, 2018 21:20 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBThe third episode of Rediscovered reviews the 1989 direct-to-video movie Bail Out starring David Hasselhoff and Linda Blair. You might also know the film by the title W.B., Blue, and the Bean or its other title Wings of Freedom. But no matter what you want to call it, Jason & Wyatt watched all 88 minutes of the film and are ready to talk about it! Directed by Max Kleven, Bail Out follows three bounty hunters who must save the kidnapped daughter of a millionaire from a Mexican drug ...
Rediscovered - Bail Out
September 05, 2018 21:20 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBThe third episode of Rediscovered reviews the 1989 direct-to-video movie Bail Out starring David Hasselhoff and Linda Blair. You might also know the film by the title W.B., Blue, and the Bean or its other title Wings of Freedom. But no matter what you want to call it, Jason & Wyatt watched all 88 minutes of the film and are ready to talk about it! Directed by Max Kleven, Bail Out follows three bounty hunters who must save the kidnapped daughter of a millionaire from a Mexican drug ...
Memory Jogger 14 - Radio Memories
September 03, 2018 09:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBJason & Wyatt remember working in radio during the mid to late '90s.
Memory Jogger: Working in Radio
September 03, 2018 09:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBOn the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt revisit their time working in radio during the mid to late '90s. If you listened to MJ 10: First Jobs episode, you'll remember that we worked together for about a year after high school at WCPA-AM & WQYX-FM in Clearfield, PA. Wyatt then worked part time at WINU-AM in Highland, IL after joining the Air Force. Jason went on to obtain a radio broadcasting degree at Toccoa Falls College where he worked, and even managed for a time, th...
Memory Jogger 14 - Working in Radio
September 03, 2018 09:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBOn the latest Memory Jogger podcast, Jason and Wyatt revisit their time working in radio during the mid to late '90s. If you listened to MJ 10: First Jobs episode, you'll remember that we worked together for about a year after high school at WCPA-AM & WQYX-FM in Clearfield, PA. Wyatt then worked part time at WINU-AM in Highland, IL after joining the Air Force. Jason went on to obtain a radio broadcasting degree at Toccoa Falls College where he worked, and even managed for a time, th...
Rediscovered - Pole Position Animated Series
August 28, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn the second episode of Rediscovered, Jason & Wyatt review the 1984 animated series Pole Position. We'll give you a little about the history and development, the voice actors, our favorite/least favorite episodes and then our final verdict. Join us for a fun look back at this short-lived cartoon. We invite you to rewatch and also give us your feedback either on our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or our recording session video on the RD80s YouTube channel.
Rediscovered #2 - Pole Position
August 28, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn the second episode of Rediscovered, Jason & Wyatt review the 1984 animated series Pole Position. We'll give you a little about the history and development, the voice actors, our favorite/least favorite episodes and then our final verdict. Join us for a fun look back at this short-lived cartoon. We invite you to rewatch and also give us your feedback either on our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or our recording session video on the RD80s YouTube channel.
Rediscovered #2 - Pole Position
August 28, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBJason & Wyatt rediscover the 1984 animated series Pole Position.
80s Pop Culture Dedications - Volume 1
August 22, 2018 23:00 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MBNow is your chance to dedicate an 80s song to your favorite pop culture character! Listen as host Jason shows off his audio skills by mashing up your requests. In this initial episode, learn the inspiration behind 80s Pop Culture Dedications and the format of the show. Then listen to the first 5 dedications which include KITT from Knight Rider, Optimus Prime, John Rambo, Indiana Jones, and popular cartoon villains. Please leave feedback and your requests for future volumes by eith...
Rank 'Em - Toylines of the '80s
August 16, 2018 23:59 - 2 hours - 152 MBJason welcomes Chad E. Young from Horror Movie BBQ back to the show to rank our favorite toylines from the entire '80s decade. We begin with a little insight into what we collected as kids and also out tendencies now as overgrown kids. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include many different toy classics with clips audio from their actual TV commercials mixed in for your listening pleasure! We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes at Rediscov...
Rank 'Em - 1988 TV Shows
August 03, 2018 21:46 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBJason welcomes "The Retro Rambler" Mickey Yarber from RetroRamblings.com to the show to rank our favorite TV shows that were released in 1988. We begin with some context by running down the top 10 rated shows from the Fall 1988 - Spring 1989 and then some moments in TV history. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include sitcoms, game shows, dramas, and reality TV each of which are preempted by their original theme songs! We then end the show by going through the 1988 TV Guide F...
Memory Jogger 13 - Game Show Memories
July 18, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 127 MBJason and Wyatt jog their memories of game shows past in this episode. We talk about how we grew to love game shows, some of our favorites as kids and inspirations we had from watching. Our icebreaker involves some video store news and an interesting TV show theme recreated. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet to @RD80s or comment on our YouTube recording session video.
Memory Jogger: Game Shows
July 18, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 127 MBJason and Wyatt jog their memories of game shows past in this episode. We talk about how we grew to love game shows, some of our favorites as kids and inspirations we had from watching. Our icebreaker involves some video store news and an interesting TV show theme recreated. We invite your jogged memories and comments at the show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet to @RD80s or comment on our YouTube recording session video.
Rank 'Em - 1988(ish) Albums
June 29, 2018 03:12 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBJason welcomes Corey Chapman, host of The Chap Report, to rank our favorite albums that were released (or were popular) in 1988. We begin as usual with some context by running down the top 10 albums according Hot 100 charts as well as some results from the 1989 Grammy Awards and historical events in music. Then we dive into our Top 5 lists which include a wide variety of genres like pop, rock, rap, and R&B. We invite your feedback and your own Top 5 lists by finding our show notes...