Nostalgia Junkies
Head on back to the good ole days! Whether it’s waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, opening an N64 on Christmas, or seeing the Chicago Bears do the Super Bowl Shuffle for the first time, the Nostalgia Junkies are here to walk you down memory lane! Join the squad as they discuss how 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv shows, music, movies, toys, books, video games, and more shaped their youth and their lives. Come join them as they relive the past and experience that good nostalgic junkie bliss!
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3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Alex and Cruz are back with exciting news about the Chicago Toy Show and recapping their awesome interviews with toy legends Bob Budiansky and Kirk Bozigian at NE CT Con!
Then, we dive deep into March and April of 1985, revisiting iconic movies like Mask, The Secret of the Sword (He-Man & She-Ra!), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, The Care Bears Movie, and Police Academy 2. We also relive the excitement of the very first Wrestlemania and the premiere of WCW on TBS!
Plus, don't miss our classic "This or That" segment featuring Journey vs. Foreigner, The A-Team vs. Knight Rider, and the ultimate 80s fashion face-off: Acid Wash Jeans vs. Parachute Pants!
Get ready for a heavy dose of 80s nostalgia! And remember to check out Throwback Buys for all your retro needs and use code NJPod for 15% off!
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#80sNostalgia #RetroPodcast #Wrestlemania #80sMovies #80sTV #ChicagoToyShow #BobBudiansky #KirkBozigian #ThrowbackBuys
11 hours ago
11 hours ago
Alex and Cruz are back with a deep dive into the latest gaming buzz and 90s nostalgia! We're breaking down the potential Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, including its rumored specs and how it might impact the retro gaming market. Plus, Cruz is launching his own retro store, "Cruz'n Retro"!
Join us as we discuss:
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors: 4K, 120Hz, and magnetic Joy-Cons!
The impact of the Switch 2 on retro gaming prices.
Cruz's new retro store: Cruz'n Retro!
Epic 90s "This or That" debates: Surge vs. Orbitz, Lunchables vs. Kid Cuisine, and more!
A nostalgic review of classic 90s commercials: Dragon Flyz, Power Wheels, Mighty Max, and more!
Get ready for a blast from the past with our 90s trivia and commercial reviews. Don't forget to use code NJPod at Throwback Buys for 15% off your retro finds!
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#NintendoSwitch2 #RetroGaming #90sCommercials #Nostalgia #Podcast #CruzNRetro #90sKids
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
This week as the boys get ready for the grand opening of Cruz's new store and heading to 90s con, they throw it back and get nostalgic over where it all began! Head on back to 2022 with the first episode of Nostalgia Junkies when Alex and Brandon list out their top 10 Disney Channel TV shows. Did they name your favorite?
Get your dose of 90s nostalgia with us! Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off at Throwback Buys, your one-stop shop for all things retro.
Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off your nostalgia fix at Throwback Buys!
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Alex and Cruz are back for another episode, diving deep into nostalgia! This week, we're looking at the casting of the anticipated He-Man Movies, debating epic 90s cartoons, and ranking the best Mario games of all time. Plus, we're unboxing a rare Toys "R" Us exclusive baseball card set!
Join us as we discuss:
He-Man casting: Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Allison Brie, and Morena Baccarin!
Mail call: A nostalgic Toys "R" Us baseball card set.
Power Puff Girls vs. Dexter's Lab, Power Glove vs. Virtual Boy, and Rugrats Movie vs. A Goofy Movie in our "This or That" segment.
The ultimate Mario game ranking, from NES to Nintendo Switch!
Get your dose of 90s nostalgia with us! Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off at Throwback Buys, your one-stop shop for all things retro.
Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off your nostalgia fix at Throwback Buys!
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#HeMan #MarioGames #90sNostalgia #Podcast #RetroGaming #ToysRUs #CartoonDebate
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Welcome back to Season 3! Join Alex and Cruz as they dive deep into nostalgia, starting with the BEST sports games of the N64 era! From NFL Blitz to Tony Hawk, relive the glory days of 64-bit sports. Plus, get the scoop on the return of Madballs with a Walmart exclusive toy line! We'll debate epic "This or That" battles like He-Man vs. Lion-O and Optimus Prime vs. Duke, and then sink our teeth into February 1985! We're talking Beverly Hills Cop, The Breakfast Club (with behind-the-scenes secrets!), the final episode of Dukes of Hazzard, and the iconic music of David Bowie and Tina Turner. Don't forget to use code NJPod for 15% off your nostalgia fix at Throwback Buys!
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Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Get ready for a blast from the past on this episode of Nostalgia Junkies!
We're diving deep into the annals of Super Bowl commercials, from the iconic Budweiser frogs and the heartwarming Coca-Cola Mean Joe Greene to the latest viral hits like the Hagen-Dazs Fast & Furious spot.
We're reminiscing about 90s Valentines, featuring classic cards and discussing the pop culture icons of the era, from Leonardo DiCaprio to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Join Alex and Cruz as they debate the ultimate 90s dilemmas: Sabrina the Teenage Witch vs. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Spice Girls vs. TLC, and Jem and the Holograms vs. The Hex Girls.
Plus, we've got a special mailbag segment featuring the bizarre and hilarious "GERMS" from the classic 80s toy line World of Wonder.
Don't forget to check out our social media pages and see you next time for another nostalgic adventure!
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