
Rediscover The 80s
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Rediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Wyatt Bloom. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows!
Location:
United States
Description:
Rediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Wyatt Bloom. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows!
Twitter:
@rd80s
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.rediscoverthe80s.com/
Episodes
Memory Jogger 62: Karate Kid
6/12/2025
Take a journey with our guest Karen as we jog our memories about The Karate Kid and her crush on Ralph Macchio and the "Ken-like" Willam Zabka. We discuss the memories and where we watched the movies to include all of the Karate Kid successive series. We touch on but do not spoil the recent Cobra Kai series as well.
Duration:00:53:05
Memory Jogger 61: Video Rental Stores Simulcast with The Long Rewind Podcast
5/28/2025
Join Wyatt and our new fellow GenX podcast friend Dustin of The Long Rewind as we discuss Video Rental Stores, our experiences, and the phenomenon or take-over of Blockbuster Video. This is a simulcast as we are published this episode on both the Rediscover the '80s podcast as well as The Long Rewind!
Duration:00:46:56
Armed Forces Day
5/17/2025
Rediscover the '80s is proud to honor all of those on Armed Forces Day who has and continue to serve within the United States Armed Services. Join Brian and Wyatt as they commemorate this day as they discuss their experiences serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Duration:01:33:27
Memory Jogger 60: Movie and Drive-In Theaters
4/5/2025
Join Wyatt as he invited the Retro Resurgence team, Ken and Chad, on this edition of Rediscover the '80s, mystery Memory Jogger episode. We spin the randomizer and land on movie theaters and expand the conversation to include drive-in theaters. Visit our show notes to see photos of the theaters that we mention within the episode.
Duration:00:59:22
Memory Jogger 59:Little Rascals, 3 Stooges, and Other Black & White Shows
2/11/2025
Join Wyatt Bloom and Brian Cave another journey down our memories on this mystery Memory Jogger episode. We embark on an initial conversation about the Little Rascals which leads us through remembering various black and white shows.
Duration:00:37:01
Memory Jogger: Camping
1/19/2025
Join Wyatt and Brian as we discuss our memories of camping and family vacations during the 1980s.
Duration:00:42:36
Bonus Episode - Rediscover the 80s visits BBC2 Radio Phil Williams
1/10/2025
This is a bonus episode in which Wyatt Bloom is invited to be a part of BBC2 Radio's Midnight Madness with Phil Williams
Duration:00:11:58
Memory Jogger: Sights and Sounds of the 80s *Updated
11/23/2024
Enjoy a brief but charming and colorful podcast where we look back at a few sights and sounds we commonly encountered during the 1980s.
Duration:00:14:28
Rediscover the 80s: Tribute to Jason Gross
10/25/2024
Join Wyatt Bloom and our honored guest as we commemorate October 25th as Jason Gross day! It is on this date in which our much-loved Jason left this world and we treasure him by reminiscing of fond memories with him.
Duration:00:48:33
Rediscover the 80s - Interview with Brian Cave
8/20/2024
Join us in an informative interview with Brian Cave. He is the author of Old School Evil and Old School Evil: The Rejects
Duration:00:12:14
Retrocon 2024 - Simulcast
7/31/2024
Retrocon 2024 Preview of the event hosted a the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA
Duration:00:23:41
Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Tamara Dever - Totally Cool 80s
7/3/2024
Wyatt Bloom interviews Tamara Dever of Totally Cool 80s and discusses her two books Ultimate Mix Tape and Ultimate Mix Tape Side B.
Duration:00:34:53
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Memory Jogger: Stand-Up Comics
4/18/2023
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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