Nostalgia Junkies

Mary Poppins vs Pennywise?! The Wild Film Theory, Halloween Nostalgia, and 90s Trivia!

Alex and Brandon are flying solo this week (Cruz couldn’t make it), but that doesn’t stop Nostalgia Junkies from diving headfirst into spooky season! In this Halloween-packed episode, the guys explore a wild fan theory connecting Mary Poppins and Pennywise the Dancing Clown — could these two magical icons actually be the same species? From shared powers and patterns to children named Georgie and floating balloons, this Film Theory segment will blow your mind faster than you can say “practically perfect.”
Then it’s time for a THIS OR THAT! The hosts go head-to-head on nostalgic Halloween matchups:🎃 Goosebumps vs. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (56/44)👻 The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown vs. Simpsons Treehouse of Horror (53/47)💀 Blow Molds vs. Inflatables (75/25)
In this week’s Meat & Potatoes, Alex and Brandon reminisce about their favorite Halloween promotional snacks — from Ghoulaid and Ecto Cooler to Pitch Black Mountain Dew, Cap’n Crunch Halloween Crunch, and the iconic McDonald’s Boo Buckets! The nostalgia is overflowing (and so is the sugar).
Stick around for a round of 90s trivia to cap off this hilarious, memory-filled Halloween special!
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Golden Girls, Super Mario Bros & Cartoon Showdowns: August–September 1985 Rewind

Alex, Brandon, and Cruz are back with another nostalgia-fueled episode of Nostalgia Junkies! Fresh off Retro World Expo, the crew dives into some hilarious Ultimate Showdowns:💪 Johnny Bravo vs. Gaston (70/30)🏄 The Weekenders vs. Rocket Power (10/90)🎒 Doug Funnie vs. Arnold from Hey Arnold! (24/76)
Then, for the Meat & Potatoes, we rewind to August and September of 1985, a legendary time for pop culture:📺 TV premieres like The Golden Girls, The Twilight Zone, Adventures of the Gummi Bears, GI Joe, and She-Ra: Princess of Power🎥 Movie favorites including Real Genius, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and Teen Wolf🕹️ And on September 13, 1985, gaming history was made with the release of Super Mario Bros., created by Shigeru Miyamoto at Nintendo
Finally, the guys put their retro knowledge to the test with a round of 80s trivia — see if you can beat them!
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Professor Oak Speaks! Stuart Zagnit on Pokémon, Broadway & 2000s Cartoons

Get ready, Trainers — this episode of Nostalgia Junkies is a blast of pure Pokémon nostalgia! Alex and Cruz sit down with Stuart Zagnit, the original voice of Professor Oak in the American release of Pokémon, for an exclusive interview packed with behind-the-scenes stories.
Stuart talks about bringing the beloved Pokémon Professor to life, his work on the Pokémon movies, and what it was like being part of the franchise during its late-90s and early-2000s boom. But the nostalgia doesn’t stop there — Stuart also dives into originating The Mayor of Whoville in Seussical the Musical on Broadway, and his voice work on the cult-favorite animated series Chaotic.
If you grew up with Pokémon, Broadway musicals, or Saturday morning cartoons, this episode will hit every nostalgic nerve.
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GI Joe Legends & 80s Wrestling Toys: Ron Rudat Interview!

Yo Joe! In this nostalgia-packed episode of Nostalgia Junkies, Alex and Cruz sit down with legendary Hasbro product designer Ron Rudat, the creative mind behind many of the most iconic GI Joe action figures of the 1980s.
Ron takes us behind the scenes of the classic GI Joe toy line, sharing insider stories about designing characters that became staples of every kid’s toy box. He also dives into his time working on Hasbro’s WWF wrestler action figures, including unforgettable memories from toy shows and WrestleMania, where he met some of the biggest wrestling superstars of the 80s!
Whether you’re a Joe collector, a wrestling fan, or just love retro toys, this episode is packed with rare insights and nostalgic moments you won’t want to miss.
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TMNT Artist Steve Lavigne Talks Toys, Games & Creating Sergeant Bananas!

Cowabunga! This week on Nostalgia Junkies, Alex and Cruz sit down with legendary TMNT comic book illustrator Steve Lavigne for a totally radical chat! 🎨🐢
In this exclusive 6-minute interview, Steve shares behind-the-scenes stories about his work designing artwork for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, video games, and merchandise, along with the origin of one of the franchise’s wildest characters — Sergeant Bananas, the mighty mutant gorilla! 🦍🍌
Steve also reflects on his longtime friendship and creative adventures with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, offering insight into the early days of Turtlemania and the lasting impact of the franchise.
If you love the 80s, TMNT, and hearing directly from the artists who helped shape our childhoods, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Happy Gilmore 2, 80s Summer Blockbusters & The Goonies/Back to the Future Theory!

Alex and Cruz are back on Nostalgia Junkies with an episode bursting with retro goodness, wild theories, and exciting new trailers! First up, we break down the nostalgia-fueled Happy Gilmore 2 trailer from Netflix, the epic new Superman (2025) teaser, and Marvel’s latest sneak peek at the upcoming Fantastic Four movie — could it finally get the retro respect it deserves?
Then it’s time for This or That, brought to you by Throwback Buys, your one-stop shop for all things retro! Whether you’re hunting for that Coogi sweater, classic Gameboy, or even the demon lord Furby, they’ve got you covered. Use code NJPOD for 15% off! This week’s showdowns:🎬 The Goonies vs. Back to the Future — and wait till you hear our theory connecting both films to October 26, 1985, complete with Spielberg ties and timeline trivia!📺 Nick at Nite vs. TGIF🎤 Marky Mark vs. New Kids on the Block
For the Meat & Potatoes, we rewind to the Summer of 1985, packed with unforgettable movies and TV moments:🍿 The Goonies, Cocoon, St. Elmo’s Fire🚀 Back to the Future, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, E.T. (re-release), The Black Cauldron, National Lampoon's European Vacation📺 The launch of Nick at Nite on July 1st — bringing retro classics like The Donna Reed Show, Dennis the Menace, My Three Sons, and Turkey TV to our living rooms🥤 Coca-Cola ditches New Coke and brings back the original formula✨ And on July 3rd, Tinker Bell takes her first magical flight at Walt Disney World Resort
Plus, we break out the 1990s trivia cards to see if Alex and Cruz still have their 90s knowledge on lock!
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