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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 53 MIN

Episode 182: The Greatness of Michael Jordan, An Annoying Blockbuster Video Mascot, Worst Love Songs Ever(2-12-2025)

from In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast · host Christopher Setterlund

Send us Fan MailI want to be like Mike. I don't want to be like Buster Sales. I also don't want to include any of these love songs on my playlists.Episode 182 celebrates Valentine's Day in a roundabout way.It begins with a birthday celebration of the greatest basketball player ever, and pop culture icon, Michael Jordan. A dominant champion who changed the game of basketball. A hugely influential athlete in terms of his endorsement prowess. MJ was one of the world's most well-known faces in the 1980s and 1990s. We'll do a deep dive into his impact.We used to make it a Blockbuster night all throughout the 1990s. It was not due to this wacky employee training video. This week we go back in the day to look, laugh, and cringe, at a weird Blockbuster Video training tape from 1990. It is led by perhaps the most obnoxious character ever, Buster Sales.The Top 5 will share some of the worst love songs ever. These are probably not the ones you want on your Spotify playlist if you want a romantic evening. Muskrats, Meatloaf, and Bubblegum galore.There is also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre.For more great content become a subscriber on Patreon!Helpful Links from this EpisodePurchase My New Book Cape Cod Beyond the Beach!In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogUPDATE: Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser Case - Rolling Stone.comWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastBlockbuster Employee Training VideoListen to Episode 181 hereSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail I want to be like Mike. I don't want to be like Buster Sales. I also don't want to include any of these love songs on my playlists. Episode 182 celebrates Valentine's Day in a roundabout way. It begins with a birthday celebration of the greatest basketball player ever, and pop culture icon, Michael Jordan. A dominant champion who changed the game of basketball. A hugely influential athlete in terms of his endorsement prowess. MJ was one of the world's most well-known faces in...

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