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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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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! 💬 Tell us your favorite spooky snack or Halloween tradition: nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products 🎟️ Support the show & shop ThrowbackBuys.com — use code NJPOD for 15% off!
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! 💬 Share your favorite 80s and 90s memories: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products INSTAGRAM: @nostalgiajunkiespod TIKTOK: @nostalgiajunkiespod YOUTUBE: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast
Alex and Brandon are back with another blast from the past in this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We kick things off by revisiting those unforgettable summer commercials that shaped our childhood. Remember cranking up the fan after that classic Sears Air Conditioner commercial? Or quoting “Je suis la jeune fille!” from the legendary Muzzy ad? And who could forget the monotone magic of the Clear Eyes 1997 commercial? Next up, it’s time for This or That, brought to you by our friends at Throwback Buys — your one-stop shop for all things retro. Whether it’s that Coogi sweater, Gameboy, or even the demon lord Furby, they’ve got you covered. Use code NJPOD for 15% off your order! This week’s battles: 🚌 The Magic School Bus vs. Bill Nye the Science Guy ⚾ The Rookie vs. The Sandlot 📺 Boy Meets World vs. Saved by the Bell For the Meat & Potatoes, we rank the S-tier Disney Channel Original Movies that defined the 90s and early 2000s: 🎿 Brink! 🚀 Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century 👽 Can of Worms 🐬 The Thirteenth Year 🏠 Smart House 🏄‍♂️ Johnny Tsunami 🐴 Horse Sense 🦸‍♂️ Up, Up and Away 🍀 Luck of the Irish 🏍 Motocrossed Plus, we break out the 1990s trivia cards for some brain-busting fun! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and fuel your retro obsession at ThrowbackBuys.com — use code NJPOD for 15% off! 💬 Got thoughts or memories? Email us: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products 📱 Follow us on Socials: INSTAGRAM: @nostalgiajunkiespod TIKTOK: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast YOUTUBE: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast #90sNostalgia #DisneyChannelOriginalMovies #RetroPodcast #SearsCommercial #Muzzy #ClearEyes #BoyMeetsWorld #SavedByTheBell #TheSandlot #MagicSchoolBus #ThrowbackBuys #DCOMRanking
Alex and Cruz are back with another nostalgia-packed episode of Nostalgia Junkies! This week, we’re giving a retro shoutout to all the iconic TV moms just in time for Mother’s Day. From Fran Fine to Peg Bundy, Claire Huxtable to Kitty Forman — we rank our favorite sitcom mothers of the 80s and 90s and debate who had the best one-liners, parenting style, and fashion sense (hello, leopard print!). Then it’s time for another round of “This or That,” brought to you by our friends at Throwback Buys — your ultimate destination for all things retro. Don’t forget to use code NJPOD for 15% off! Today’s battles: 🧸 Tamagotchi or Furby? 🦆 Darkwing Duck or DuckTales? 🦸‍♂️ Power Rangers or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? And for our Meat & Potatoes segment, we take a time machine back to May 1985, when: 🎥 Chuck Norris was kicking butt in Code of Silence 🎭 Chevy Chase delivered laughs in Fletch 💣 Stallone returned with explosive action in Rambo: First Blood Part II 🎵 Madonna topped the charts with Crazy for You 🏀 And a rookie named Michael Jordan was officially crowned NBA Rookie of the Year! Buckle up for a blast of pure retro joy — and remember to hit that subscribe button, leave us a review, and share the nostalgia! 💬 Got thoughts? Email us at: https://nostalgiajunkies.printify.me/products 🎟️ Check out: ThrowbackBuys.com and use code NJPOD for 15% off! 📱 Follow us on Socials: INSTAGRAM: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast YOUTUBE: @nostalgiajunkiespodcast #80sNostalgia #SitcomMoms #RetroPodcast #MichaelJordan #TamagotchiVsFurby #ThrowbackBuys #PowerRangers #DuckTales #Rambo #Madonna #Fletch #ChuckNorris #NBAHistory
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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com 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!  
The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing how AI has been impacting college classes and how they would've used the technology if it had been around when they were in school. Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Cabbage Patch Kids vs Teddy Ruxpin, Gizmo vs Alf, and Gummi Berry Juice vs Popeye's Spinach. Next the boys get ready to dive into the past for the second episode of the Throwback series. Every month Nostalgia Junkies will be diving 40 years into the past. This month Alex and Cruz dive into October of 1984 and discuss everything from the Terminator, to the Dinobots premier on Transformers, to Charles in Charge, to Dave Coulier's big break before Full House. After some digging around online, they even uncover a secret "Nickelodeon" Halloween special of You Can't Do That on Television from October of 1984. Finally, the Nostalgia Junkies close out the episode with their continuing trivia battle! Can you answer the questions they miss? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  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!   
The boys start the episode discussing the lack of news around Power Rangers since Hasbro sold the toy rites to Playmates. Additionally, they discuss the impact that Gamestop Retro has had on the retro community and the potential that it holds. Next, Alex shows Cruz his most recent addition to his collection stemming from his love of Burger King. Alex and Cruz then fire off a spooky season round of This or That: Haunted Houses vs Hay Rides, Psychological Thrillers vs Slasher Films, and Goosebumps vs Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Next the Nostalgia Junkies rank classic horror movies from Cruz's childhood. Fun twist, Alex has never seen any of these movies before getting ready for this episode. The boys rank Troll, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, The People Under the Stairs, IT, The Exorcist, Hellraiser, The Evil Dead, and Puppet Master. Finally, the Nostalgia Junkies close out the episode with their continuing trivia battle! Can you answer the questions they miss? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  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!   
The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing rumblings going on at DC under James Gunn. Will they cast Kumal Nanjiani to play Booster Gold? Will Jacob Bertrand join the Blue Beetle franchise? Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Optimus Prime vs Optimus Primal, Delorean vs Ecto-1, and Cassette Tapes vs Vinyl Records. Next the boys get ready to dive into the past for the first episode of the Throwback series. Every month Nostalgia Junkies will be diving 40 years into the past. This month Alex and Cruz dive into September of 1984 and discuss everything from Karate Kid and Ghostbusters dominating the box office, The Cosby Show and Transformers cartoon getting their debut premiers, to even Madonna controversial "Like a Virgin" performance at the first ever MTV Video Music Awards. Finally, the Nostalgia Junkies close out the episode with their continuing trivia battle! Can you answer the questions they miss? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  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!   
The Nostalgia Junkies are back for the beginning of season 3! Alex and Cruz start off the episode discussing Marvel developments over the summer as well as the newly added companion channel on YouTube: No Cable Crew. The boys then discuss their recent trip to RetroWorld Expo in Hartford, CT and getting to meet fellow collectors MortsGarage, Phoenix Resale, Curtis from Pixel Game Squad, etc. Alex and Cruz then bring back "This or That" comparing Space Jam vs Sandlot, Bubble Yum vs Bubble Tape, and Rugrats vs Hey Arnold! Then the boys move into the Meat and Potatoes of the episode: Ranking 90s Nicktoons. Alex and Cruz rank shows from Ren and Stimpy to SpongeBob to Angry Beavers to Aaaah Real Monsters and more! How do their rankings compare with your own? Let us know in the comments or shoot them an email. Finally, the Nostalgia Junkies conclude the episode by breaking out a new deck of 90s trivia cards! Can you answer the questions they miss? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  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!   
The Nostalgia Junkies are back for their final episode of season 2. Alex and Joe start off the episode discussing Nintendo's recent release of the "Nintendo 64 17+ Mature Only" app on the Nintendo Switch. What potential games will be released? Will Alex finally get to see Conker's Bad Fur Day on the switch platform? The boys then discuss trying to sneak rated T and M games in childhood and getting caught! Alex and Joe then play "This or That" comparing Friends vs Seinfeld, Ring Pop vs Push Pop, and Super Soaker vs Nerf Gun. What would you choose? Then the Nostalgia Junkies transition into the Meat and Potatoes: a season 2 recap! What were the best and worst episode of the season? What were the top 3 clips? What were the top 3 reels? What were Alex and Joe's favorite moments from season 2? Finally, Alex and Joe finish the episode by killing the box of 90s trivia. What questions will they ask next year? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!   
This week Nostalgia Junkies invites Ramses Cruz from Cruz N' Retro back to the show. Alex and Cruz issue each other a challenge to see who can lose the most weight between beginning of June and Retro World Expo in Hartford, CT on August 24th. The boys then discuss the state of toy lines collaborating with other toy lines and merging intellectual properties. Alex and Cruz expand on how Hasbro is over-saturating the Transformers market both in their mainline and collaborations. Next the boys compare Fresh Prince vs. Saved By the Bell, Now That's. What I call Music vs. Kidz-Bop, and Skip-it vs. Moon Shoes in this week's This or That. Alex and Cruz then get into the Meat and Potatoes of the episode...The Best Saturday Ever! The two discuss what breakfast they're grabbing, what cartoons they're throwing on, what toy they'll play with, and what video game they'll be playing with afterwards. Finally Alex and Cruz end the show with 90s trivia. Who can answer the most questions? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Don't forget to check out Cruzn' Retro
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