The Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast

Amy Lewis

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Join me as we board a time machine and travel back to the retro pop culture of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s! On each episode, I take a deep dive into the backstory behind topics such as music, tv shows, movies, technology, regrettable fashions, and events from this unique period of time. This show is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of my older sister, Rebecca who I lost tragically in 2019. I want to learn the back story, the story behind the story, the hidden secrets, and fun facts of all of the things that she was into. This show is my love letter to my big sister. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s will want to tune in! Follow me on social media! Twitter: @popcultureretro Instagram: @popcultureretrospective Website: www.popcultureretrospective.com Email: [email protected]

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#77 - Interview with Author, Professor, and Media Expert Saul Austerlitz!

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08/17/23 • 64 min

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Thank you for tuning in! I am so happy to share this episode with the wonderful listeners of the show! On this episode, I welcome author, professor, and media expert Saul Austerlitz! Saul is the author of several excellent titles including: Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy, Sitcom: A History in 24 Episodes from I Love Lucy to Community, and Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era. His work has also appeared in well-known publications such as the Boston Globe, the New York Times, New York Magazine, and Rollingstone to name just a few.
Coming out on August 22nd, 2023 is Saul's latest book: Kind of a Big Deal - How Anchorman stayed classy and became the most iconic comedy of the twenty-first century. I was fortunate enough to be given a copy of the book so that I could read it prior to our interview and I absolutely loved it! Saul's writing is so easy to digest and absorb. I learned so much about the creation of the film, what went on behind-the-scenes, and so much more! It's a must read for any comedy lover! You can learn more about his latest book and Saul's career on his website: https://www.saulausterlitz.com/
A huge thanks to Saul Austerlitz and Hannah Poole for making this happen!

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#75 - Classic Nickelodeon Games & Sports Shows from the '80s and '90s with Dan from the Generation S Podcast!

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07/17/23 • 91 min

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Thank you for tuning in!
I am joined by Dan from the Generation S Podcast on today's show, a fabulous show that revisits the 90s and early 2000s! If you love my show, you will love his show as well!
In today's episode, we deeply dive into the fantastic games and sports shows from Nickelodeon's golden age, including Double Dare, Wild and Crazy Kids, Nick Arcade, and Legends of the Hidden Temple.
You can find Dan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-s/id1636598300
You can find Dan's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerationSPodcast
Don't forget, if you are using Stitcher to listen to this podcast and your other favorites, Stitcher is going dark in August! Save your lists and check out a new platform as soon as you can!
I referenced an excellent mini-documentary on Nick Arcade on this episode, you can check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ST-4I7EYVA

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#74: Our Top 10 Favorite Movies from the 80s and 90s with John from the Serious and Silliness Podcast!

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07/14/23 • 113 min

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Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's show, I get the chance to chat with John Livia from the Serious and Silliness Podcast! He is a Gen X'er who was kind enough to join me for a lengthy discussion about our favorite movies from the 80s and 90s and memories from having an analog childhood and digital adulthood. John was so much fun to reminisce with. I hope you enjoy the show!
**Please note that today's episode has a lot of adult material that is suitable for a more mature audience.**
Here are some places you can find John:
His Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serious-and-silliness/id1550228919
His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@seriousandsilliness4489
A big thanks to John for sticking around for so long, we covered a lot of ground in the show!

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#76 - The History of Department Store & Shopping Mall Photography Studios

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07/23/23 • 38 min

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Thank you for tuning in!
On today's episode, we are going to take a look at the history of department store and shopping mall photography studios! We will be talking about Olan Mills, CPI Corp, and Glamour Shots! If you grew up during the 70s or 80s, and even the 90s, there is a very good chance you experienced taking family photos here.
On today's show, I mentioned my recent guest appearance on the Generation S Podcast! You can find that fantastic show, and that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-s/id1636598300

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#78 - Interview with artist, entrepreneur, and dad, Asher Laub!

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09/06/23 • 60 min

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Thank you for tuning in! On today's show, I am joined by an extremely talented musician, Mr. Asher Laub! Asher started playing violin when he was just 2 years old and his passion and gift for music has led to an impressive career playing the electric violin! On this episode we discuss his career in music, pursuing your passions, pop culture and parenthood. It was so nice to have him on the show and it was so easy to chat with him!
You can learn more about Asher here at his main website:
http://www.asherlaub.com
Other places to find Asher:
https://found.asherlaub.com/home
https://twitter.com/asherlaub
https://www.facebook.com/asherlaubmusic
https://www.instagram.com/asherlaub/
https://www.tiktok.com/@asherlaub
https://www.youtube.com/c/Asherofficialmusic
Also, I mentioned that I was recently a guest on the Serious and Silliness Podcast with host John. You can find that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-lewis-genx-games-we-played-memory-lane-pop-culture/id1550228919?i=1000625848928

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#39 - Strawberry Shortcake : American Greeting Card's sweetheart from the 1980s.

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10/02/21 • 21 min

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On today's episode we will be discussing Strawberry Shortcake, the brainchild of American Greetings, a greeting card company based in the United States. Her origins date all the way back to the 1970s. You will learn all about her rise in popularity and the various incarnations that have been developed over the past 4 decades. It's quite an interesting story so thank you for tuning in!
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#98 - Finding healing through pop culture and the music of Tori Amos w/special guest, Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek

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06/19/24 • 71 min

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Thank you for tuning in! On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, who is a professor, author, and pop culture podcast host! She has thoroughly researched and studied the impact of pop culture on society. We talked a lot about singer-songwriter Tori Amos and her influence on her fans, especially those who have dealt with trauma. We also talked about the power of artists like Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Finally, she joined me for some nostalgia rapid-fire questions!
You can visit Adrienne's website here: https://www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com/
Listen to her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-popular/id1478035270
Check out her books here: https://www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com/books1

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#72 : 5 of the Forgotten, Obscure, and Short-Lived Cartoons of the 1980s and 1990s!

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06/20/23 • 39 min

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Thank you for tuning in! In today's episode, we will look back at some of the most bizarre and long-lost cartoon series of the 1980s and 1990s including Heathcliff, The Popples, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Wish Kid, and Camp Candy! You'll learn a bit about the backstory of some of the shows, the characters and the talented voice actors behind them, and so much more!
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