Nostalgia Junkies

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? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review! Don't forget to check out Cruzn' Retro

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? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

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. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review! Be sure to check out our boy John Schauster too: @johnschauster

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? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

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? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The Nostalgia Junkies are back with a special post-valentine and super bowl themed episode. Starting off the show Alex and Joe discuss upcoming details on the newly confirmed season 2 of Disney+'s Goosebumps as well as the anticipated arrival of Paramount's Knuckles series. Then the two transition into an S-tier ranking format of the top tv couples from the 90s. This is something you won't want to miss as Joe has some strong feelings about a certain childhood cartoon couple. Next the Nostalgia Junkies move into a football style draft of some of the top 90s crushes. Names on the board include, Jennifer Anniston, Alicia Silverstone, Danielle Fishel, Pamella Anderson, etc. If you had to choose who would you choose? Finally the boys round out the episode with 90s themed trivia. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their opinions on how the "final" chapter of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet concludes. The boys then go back into This or That comparing condiments to find the best of the best. As always they get a little side tracked and walk down memory lane. Alex and Joe then rewatch commercials for discontinued snacks from the 90s and 2000s. Were these snacks cancelled too soon, or were they put out of their misery? Some commercials including: Skittles Bubblegum, Pepsi Blue, and even Pizzarias! Rounding out the episode, 90s trivia makes a return as the boys go head to head. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The boys are back mourning the loss of fruit stripe gum as they kick off 2024. The Nostalgia Junkies then finally do there long talked about marshmallow taste testing. They compare everything from Pumpkin Spice to Sour Patch Kid Marshmallows. Alex and Joe then take a look at the upcoming releases for movies, toys, and video games. Some highlights include the new Transformers Movie, 9 to 5 toys, Street Sharks, and Star Wars Outlaws. Does 2024 look like it will be a good year for nostalgia, or will it be just bleh... To round out the episode 90s trivia is back as the boys go head to head in the episodic battle. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

This week Alex looks back on some of his favorite and most coveted toys from the late 90s. The toys range from the tamagotchi equivalent Pokemon Pikachu, to K'NEX, to Star Wars action figures and more. Stay tuned for this mini episode reliving memories through stories and old commercials. Be sure to share your favorite toys in the comments as well! Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

This week Brandon is back as the boys get into the holiday spirit. The two kick off their conversation discussing the upcoming revival of nugget buddies as well as some of their favorite holiday memories. The Nostalgia Junkies then shift into This or That where they compare classic Christmas characters: Heat Miser vs Snow Miser, Rudolph vs Frosty, Buddy vs Kevin McCallister. Next Alex and Brandon get into the meat and potatoes and finally watch some commercials. To end the show Alex has put together a game of Christmas trivia for Brandon to answer. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Today Nostalgia Junkies visits some of their favorite first and second hand moments of 80s memories! Friend of the podcast, and Alex's "dealer" stops by to share his experience of 80s pop culture. Alex and Erin discuss the potential for a new Super Mario Bros. 3 game and how that would impact the legacy and future fans of the franchise. Next Alex and Erin got through a round of This or That comparing Sega vs Nintendo and Masters of the Universe vs G.I. Joe. Then the Nostalgia Junkies get into the Meat and Potatoes discussing 80s toys, cartoons, video games, and movies. Ending the podcast they break form and instead of playing 90s trivia, they play guess the 80s cartoon by emoji! Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Today Nostalgia Junkies take it on back to their favorite sitcoms! Starting off the show, Alex surprises Joe with a belated birthday present. Then Alex and Joe discuss the potential of Netflix opening brick and mortar stores, as well as how they think Justin Long's Goosebumps series has been so far. Next the two fire through a round of This or That focused on after school snacks! Alex and Joe then discuss their top 5 sitcom families that they would like to blue-skidoo into and become a part of. Finally they conclude the episode with a game of 90s Trivia. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The Nostalgia Junkies are back with their Spooky Season Special! Alex and Joe dive into Halloween centered headlines, discussing the return of Boo Buckets, Hocus Pocus 3, and the new Goosebumps show. The boys then play a round of This or That focusing on nostalgic spooky season classics. Next Alex and Joe share their top 3 Nickelodeon Halloween episodes, however, Joe throws a wrench into the situation...Finally they conclude the episode with a game of 90s Trivia. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Alex and Joe discuss rumors of Daniel Radcliffe taking over the role of Wolverine from Hugh Jackman. The Nostalgia Junkies also voice their anticipation and viewing plans for the new Goosebumps series. The two boys then play a quick game of This or That discussing some great movie rivalries: Mean Girls vs Bring it On, Air Bud vs. Space Jam, and Toy Story vs Lion King. The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head resuming their 90s Cartoon Theme song trivia-off! Finally the two boys break out the 90s pop culture and history cards and quiz each other on some classic movies. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Alex and Joe discuss Charles Martinet stepping down from voicing Mario for Nintendo, as well as a rumored Star Fox Movie led by Chris Hemsworth. The two co-hosts then discuss the kings of KidsWB cartoons and 90s crushes in their game of This or That! The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head revisiting and testing their knowledge of classic 90s cartoon theme songs! Finally the two boys break out the 90s pop culture and history trivia cards and things get ... spicy! Can you answer the 90s trivia questions?!? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The Nostalgia Junkies are back for Season 2 kicking it off with a new format! Jocelyn and Alex discuss where they have been over the summer, the various flea markets and antique malls they frequented, and running into a Nostalgia Community Icon. The two then play a game of This or That covering some of the 90s and 2000s biggest debates. Next Alex and Jocelyn discuss is revivals and reboots getting out of hand. The Nostalgia Junkies also share their thoughts on Mattel's list of green-lit movies after the box office success of Barbie! Finally they bring back their episodic game of 90s trivia. Email us your thoughts, comments, and This or That suggestions: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Alex celebrates making it to the final episode of the season by giving Brandon a gift, a vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo towel. The two then issue a challenge for someone to find a sealed bottle of Orbitz for Alex to drink. Alex declares he would leave teaching for his dream job in baseball. Next the Nostalgia Junkies review a series of commercials ranging from fruit snacks, to cereal, to even milk? As the Alex and Brandon watch commercials from the past they share memories of watching and eating in their formative years. The Nostalgia Junkies even see some familiar faces in their commercial review. Finally, Alex and Brandon finish the season with their 90's trivia battle, and Alex admits to having not seen one of the most iconic movies of the turn of the century. Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Brandon is back as he and Alex head into the second to last episode of the season! The two discuss what it means to be a D.I.N.K. (Dual-income No Kids), and if that had any play in the naming of the Dinks in Nickelodeon/Disney's show Doug. Next the Nostalgia Junkies share their thoughts on vintage t-shirts vs. vintage hats. Then gameshows gameshows gameshows! The boys recap thoughts and memories of What Would You Do, Guts, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Double Dare, and Nick Arcade. Finally, Alex and Brandon finish the episode 90's trivia, can you get the questions they don't?!? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

Jocelyn fills in for Brandon and The Nostalgia Junkies dive into a Nintendo centered episode! The Nostalgia Junkies discuss one of the greatest frustrators at a flea market/ antique mall: the "Do Not Buy Shelf". Alex and Jocelyn later debate the hierarchy of Nintendo systems. Alex enters the conversation as a life long Nintendo kid, and Jocelyn comes with her background of Playstation love. Then the two rapid fire through the best rated and best selling games of the 80s and 90s. Alex and Jocelyn conclude the episode with their episodic quiz on 90's trivia, can you get the questions they don't?!? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!

The Nostalgia Junkies take their trivia battle on step further this episode! Alex and Brandon compete to test their knowledge of 90s TV Theme Songs. Can you get the TV themes faster? The two then share their thoughts and opinions on everything from All That, Kenan and Kel, Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, and even how Leonardo DiCaprio has had the Oscar stolen from him far too many times. Alex and Brandon conclude the episode with their episodic quiz on 90's trivia, can you answer their difficult questions?!? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!