N64 Sports Legends, Madballs Return, The Breakfast Club, and February 1985!

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order! #80sNostalgia #RetroPodcast #Wrestlemania #80sMovies #80sTV #ChicagoToyShow #BobBudiansky #KirkBozigian #ThrowbackBuys

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!   #NintendoSwitch2 #RetroGaming #90sCommercials #Nostalgia #Podcast #CruzNRetro #90sKids

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!  

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!   #HeMan #MarioGames #90sNostalgia #Podcast #RetroGaming #ToysRUs #CartoonDebate  

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!  

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!  

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. Don't forget to check out our social media pages and see you next time for another nostalgic adventure! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!

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! Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!

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. Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!

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! #80sNostalgia #RetroPodcast #PopCulture #80sMovies #80sTV #80sMusic #ThrowbackThursday Email us your thoughts and comments: [email protected] STORE: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Check out ThrowbackBuys.com and use code: NJPOD for 15% off your next order!  Check out Chapter 2 Streetwear for some killer shirts!