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!
Episodes

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Super Bowl Ads, Donkey Kong's New Design, & 90s Valentines Day Cards
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.
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Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Strap on your legwarmers and take a trip back to 1984 with this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We're diving deep into the pop culture archives, revisiting everything from the iconic debut of ThunderCats to the controversial "Smack Heard 'Round the World" (see video here).
In our This or That segment, sponsored by Throwback Buys (use code NJPod for 15% off!), we're debating classic tech like Pac-Man vs. Donkey Kong arcade games and Walkman vs. Discman. Plus, we'll settle the score once and for all: Terminator or RoboCop?
Get ready for a nostalgia overload as we explore the December 1984 movie scene with Beverly Hills Cop, Dune, and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. We'll also reminisce about favorite TV shows like the premiere of Crazy Like a Fox, and the farewell of Captain Kangaroo, Pryor's Place, and Pooh's Corner.
And of course, it wouldn't be 1984 without some musical magic! We'll revisit the release of Foreigner's "Agent Provocateur," featuring the iconic "I Wanna Know What Love Is," later covered by Wynonna Judd and Mariah Carey. We'll also celebrate the launch of VH1 and the global phenomenon, "We Are the World" by USA for Africa.
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Get ready for a blast from the past on this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We kick things off with some exciting news: Paramount is officially developing a new Power Rangers movie, and we're diving deep into the ultimate fan casting, featuring our dream team from Cobra Kai.
Next, we tackle the age-old debate in our This or That segment, brought to you by Throwback Buys (use code NJPod for 15% off your order!). We pit Pokemon against Digimon, Sunny D against Tang, and Street Fighter II against Mortal Kombat – the results might surprise you!
But the real meat of this episode lies in a deep dive into the legendary game developer, Rareware. We explore their incredible history, from their humble beginnings with Battletoads and Beetlejuice to their groundbreaking work on the SNES with Donkey Kong Country. We'll discuss the rise and fall of their iconic franchises, including Banjo-Kazooie and Conker, and delve into the controversial Microsoft acquisition.
And to top it all off, we're ranking the ultimate 90s snacks: think Hi-C Ecto Cooler, Bubble Jug, 3D Doritos, and so much more.
This episode is a nostalgia-fueled journey you won't want to miss!
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Friday Dec 13, 2024
Rocket Power, Backyard Baseball, 90s Toy Aisle, Christmas Movies and Food
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In this episode, we blast off with a trip down memory lane, exploring the iconic Rocket Power theme song and its surprising connection to the legendary band Devo. We also dive into the exciting news of Backyard Baseball's return, bringing back childhood nostalgia for gamers of all ages.
Get ready for a hilarious This or That segment as we debate classic toys like Lego vs. K'Nex, Gak vs. Silly Putty, and Bop-it vs. Simon.
Then, we unveil our ultimate Christmas movie countdown, featuring timeless classics like Elf, Gremlins, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Nightmare Before Christmas, A Christmas Story, and the controversial holiday action flick, Die Hard.
We also indulge in some festive food talk, discussing the nostalgic appeal of popcorn tri-flavor tins, Danish cookies, Terry's Chocolate Orange, and the fun of 90s trivia cards.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
80s Throwback: A Nostalgic Dive into November 1984
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Rewind to November 1984 with us as we delve into the pop culture that defined the decade. From iconic films like Nightmare on Elm Street and Supergirl to classic TV specials like The New Leave It to Beaver and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, we've got it all. We'll also discuss the legendary music releases of the month, including Madonna's Like a Virgin and Bryan Adams' Reckless. Plus, we'll debate epic villain showdowns and share our favorite 80s toys. Join us for a nostalgic journey back to the 80s!
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Super Mario Bros. Movie, TMNT Next Mutation, and Teen Movie Lunch Table
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their favorite iconic entries into the Super Mario and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchises that are hated by fandoms. The boys then share their recent pickups in their mail call segment. Alex opens a pack of shirts from Tees by Eazy and Cruz shares a big piece he's adding to his collection. Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers vs. TMNT, Slap Bracelets vs POGs, Secret Life of Alex Mack vs Clarissa Explains it All. Next the boys get into the Meat and Potatoes of the episode. Who from iconic teen movies would you want to sit with at the lunch table? Alex and Cruz both choose five people from iconic movies from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s to join them for lunch. Table mates range from Clueless to Teen Wolf to American Pie. Who would you want to sit with? Finally, the Nostalgia Junkies close out the episode with their continuing trivia battle! Can you answer the questions they miss?
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