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Rediscover 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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Rediscover 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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@rd80s

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English


Episodes
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Memory Jogger 56- Living in the 80s outside the US

4/13/2024
In this episode of Memory Jogger, we invite friends from outside the United States to learn about their experiences living through the 1980s and early 1990s. We discuss common topics such as television to include the DJ Kat Show, canned and ready meals like Fish Balls, drinks, and so much more.

Duration:02:44:34

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Memory Jogger 54- Tribute to Jason Gross

12/28/2023
Join Wyatt Bloom as he provides a tribute to our beloved founder, co-host, and fellow nostalgia fan Jason Gross. This podcast is the audio companion to the youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsAYknkwbBw) wherein we add a few audio clips. Thank you for being a part of this tribute and saluting our friend, Jason Gross!

Duration:00:24:48

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Retro Con 2023 Wrap Up

9/15/2023
Jason and Wyatt wrap up Retro Con 2023 with their experiences from the show this past weekend. You'll hear about their interactions with celebrity guests, meeting friends in the retro community, and of course, all the toys that were seen (and purchased!) For more information about the show, please visit Retrocons.com Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb with your comments.

Duration:01:02:21

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Rediscovered - Body Slam

8/27/2023
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast series reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 12 reviews the 1986 movie Body Slam starring Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, and Roddy Piper. This action comedy follows a down-on-his-luck music manager whose luck changes when he mistakenly begins to also managing a wrestling tag team. Our podcast goes in depth on the film including its development, cast and crew, and home video history. We'll also give our review including our favorite/least favorite characters and scenes and an overall rating of rediscovering the movie or leaving it in the past. We also welcome your comments on Body Slam and any suggestions for TV shows, movies, or cartoons for us to review in future episodes. Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:43:52

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Memory Jogger - Looney Tunes

8/22/2023
In this episode of Memory Jogger, the randomizer chooses the topic of Looney Tunes! Jason and Wyatt remember their favorite characters and some specific times they watched the animated shorts as kids. We talk about many of the characters, the voice talents of Mel Blanc, specials that aired on TV in the '70s and '80s and even touch the Space Jam movies. Did we jog any memories about Looney Tunes? What were your favorite characters? Tell us about your experiences either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode. Leave a message here → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:35:18

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Retro Con 2023 Preview

8/14/2023
Jason and Wyatt preview the most awesome comic con ever, Retro Con 2023! Get the scoop on all the celebrity guests, contests, events, and venue itself in this preview show. For more information and to order weekend passes, please visit Retrocons.com Show dates are Sept 9-10 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com or tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb with your comments.

Duration:00:46:56

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Rediscovered - Last Plane Out

6/15/2023
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 11 reviews the 1983 movie Last Plane Out starring Jan-Michael Vincent. Based on a true story, this political drama follows a reporter covering the Nicaraguan revolution in the late '70s who gets caught between enemy lines. Our podcast goes in depth on the film including its origin, cast and crew, and box office history. We'll also give you our review including our favorite/least favorite characters and scenes and then an overall rating of rediscovering the movie or leaving it in the past. We also welcome your comments on Last Plane Out and any suggestions for TV shows, movies, or cartoons for us to review in future episodes. Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:38:03

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Memory Jogger: Stand-Up Comics

4/18/2023
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at checkout and get free shipping on the basic RetroViewer and reel package. Click over and start building your custom RetroViewer now! → https://bit.ly/3Gv3FSx In this episode of Memory Jogger, the randomizer chooses the topic of Stand-Up Comics! Jason and Wyatt remember some of their favorite comedy acts from the 80s, 90s, and up through today. We talk about some specials we recorded from Showtime, watching comics on Star Search and The Tonight Show, and also some of the comics we've seen live over the past several years. Did we jog any memories about stand-up comedy? Tell us about your experiences either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:37:20

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Rediscovered - Club Paradise

3/18/2023
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 10 reviews the 1986 movie Club Paradise starring Robin Williams. Directed by Harold Ramis, the island comedy is considered a box office flop despite having a great cast of comedians. Our podcast goes in depth on the film including its origin, cast and crew, and box office history. We'll also give you our review including our favorite/least favorite characters/scenes and then an overall rating of a recommendation to rediscover the movie or leave it in the past. We also welcome your comments on Club Paradise and any suggestions for TV shows, movies, or cartoons for us to review in future episodes. Visit our show notes at Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:43:48

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Memory Jogger: G.I. Joe

2/6/2023
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at checkout and get free shipping on the basic RetroViewer and reel package. Click over and start building your custom RetroViewer now! → https://bit.ly/3Gv3FSx In this episode of Memory Jogger, our listeners voted in a recent poll on social media and chose the topic of G.I. Joe! Jason and Wyatt remember the early days of the Real American Hero animated series, the toys they owned, and even their collecting habits to this day. They pay homage to the voice actors, favorite characters, if the TV series and toys have been passed to their kids, and more. Join us for a fun discussion about the juggernaut of a toy franchise, G.I. Joe. Did we jog any memories about watching or collecting G.I. Joe as a kid? Tell us about your experiences either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:43:02

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Memory Jogger - Run-D.M.C.

1/24/2023
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at checkout and get free shipping on the basic RetroViewer and reel package. Click over and start building your custom RetroViewer now! → https://bit.ly/3Gv3FSx In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have missed from their memories. The topic chosen by the randomizer during this episode is Run-D.M.C.! The hosts discuss their earliest memories of listening to the pioneering rap group and how they became so influential even to a couple kids from rural PA. We talk about our favorite songs, the group's fashion style, and just how their light-hearted lyrics made their music fun. The conversation does takes a serious turn into how Top 40 music has changed and the tragedy of Jam Master Jay's murder. Did we jog any memories about listening to Run-D.M.C. or how they influenced you? Tell us about your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:30:09

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Memory Jogger: Matchbox Cars

1/9/2023
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have missed from their memories. The topic chosen by the randomizer during this episode is Matchbox Cars! First, the duo come up with early memories of collecting toy cars. Then, they talk about the different types of cars, playsets, and where they played with them. The conversation turns to how are parents afforded some of our more expensive toys and then "losing" toys during movies and donating to needy families. Did we jog any memories or experiences with Hot Wheel, Match box or Micro Machine cars that you have collected over the years? Tell us your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:48:44

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Memory Jogger: Winter Memories

12/23/2022
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at checkout and get free shipping on the basic RetroViewer and reel package. Click over and start building your custom RetroViewer now! → https://bit.ly/3Gv3FSx In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt take a break from the randomizer to dwell on the topic of Winter Memories! First, we share some listener feedback and then share their memories of those cold Pennsylvania winters. We talk about snow day activities like building snowmen and sled riding. We talk about some other games we played and building first for snowball fights. Then we skip ahead to our high school year and share our memories of the big Blizzard of '93. Join us for a chilling discussion of winter fun in snowy PA. Did we jog any Thanksgiving memories or experiences you had over the years? Tell us your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:46:29

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1982 Sears Wish Book Shopping Spree

12/19/2022
In this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason and Wyatt invite Chad from Horror Movie BBQ to go on a shopping spree through the 1982 Sears Wish Book! Categories include toys, video games, clothing, Christmas items and more! Use this link to following along in the 1982 Sears Wish Book catalog and see visuals to the items we mention. https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ShowCatalog/1982-Sears-Christmas-Book Join the conversation and tell us which hosts' list was your favorite! Tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:01:12:32

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Memory Jogger: Thanksgiving

11/24/2022
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at checkout and get free shipping on the basic RetroViewer and reel package. Click over and start building your custom RetroViewer now! → https://bit.ly/3Gv3FSx In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt take a break from the randomizer to dwell on the topic of Thanksgiving! First, we share our childhood memories of family gatherings and the quirky details of our traditions and meals. And speaking of food, we also discuss our favorite dishes and desserts that we have always looked forward to consuming on Thanksgiving Day. And then, it's onto pop culture memories. Jason and Wyatt discuss their experience with Black Friday and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Plus, we list off our favorite TV specials and movies centered around Thanksgiving from Charlie Brown and Garfield to Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Grumpy Old Men. Did we jog any Thanksgiving memories or experiences you had over the years? Tell us your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:49:57

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The 80s Weekly - Issue 15

11/22/2022
From the 80sTees.com Studios, The 80s Weekly is a newscast featuring retro pop culture headlines from the world of movies, streaming, music, video games, comic books, collectibles, and more. Hosts Jason and Wyatt deliver the headlines and then give their reaction along with a rating of "Rad" or "Bad." Issue #15 features: Your 80s Tees of the Week are Chop Suey Palace Co and Have A Macho Christmas Visit this link to subscribe to The 80s Weekly newsletter and read more headlines including past issues: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/the80sweekly Join the conversation and tell us your "Rad or Bad" comments on this week's headlines! Tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:28:08

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Memory Jogger: The Munsters

11/16/2022
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have missed from their memories. The topic chosen by the randomizer during this episode is The Munsters! First, Wyatt shares his thoughts on the recent Netflix movie and then he and Jason jog their memories to recall watching the original '60s TV series as kids in the '80s. They discuss their favorite characters, the quirky details of the house, and even the cars. They even discuss their thoughts on the other dark sitcom The Addams Family. Join us for another fun episode that travels to 1313 Mockingbird Lane! Did we jog any memories or experiences you had of The Munsters? Tell us your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:26:56

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The 80s Weekly - Issue 14

11/14/2022
The 80s Weekly is a newscast featuring retro pop culture headlines from the world of movies, streaming, music, video games, comic books, collectibles, and more. Hosts Jason and Wyatt deliver the headlines and then give their reaction along with a rating of "Rad" or "Bad." Issue #14 features: Visit this link to subscribe to The 80s Weekly newsletter and read more headlines including past issues: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/the80sweekly Join the conversation and tell us your "Rad or Bad" comments on this week's headlines! Tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:40:05

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Memory Jogger: Transformers/Gobots

11/4/2022
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have missed from their memories. The topic chosen by the randomizer during this episode is Transformers and Gobots! Jason and Wyatt jog their memories to recall which came first in their experience. They also try to recall if it was the animated shows or the toys that they connected with first. They share their memories of the Transformers animated series and then going to watch Transformers: The Movie in the theater. Plus, their reactions to how Transformers has evolved over the year including the movie franchise. But not to be outdone, Jason and Wyatt also recall the Gobots animated series and the toys they collected. Join us for a mind-altering (or maybe mind-transforming) episode! Did we jog any memories or experiences you have had of Transformers and Gobots? Tell us your jogged memories either by commenting to our show notes on Rediscoverthe80s.com, tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:30:09

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The 80s Weekly - Issue 12

10/31/2022
The 80s Weekly is a newscast featuring retro pop culture headlines from the world of movies, streaming, music, video games, comic books, collectibles, and more. Hosts Jason and Wyatt deliver the headlines and then give their reaction along with a rating of "Rad" or "Bad." Issue #12 features: Visit this link to subscribe to The 80s Weekly newsletter and read more headlines including past issues: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/the80sweekly Join the conversation and tell us your "Rad or Bad" comments on this week's headlines! Tweet us @RD80s and @infamouswb or better yet Leave us a VOICEMAIL and we'll respond to it on our next episode → https://telb.ee/rd80s

Duration:00:17:12