Reliving the Blockbuster Days, VHS, Late Fees, and the Thrill of Movie Rentals

In today’s episode of T.M.S, J.R. Bjornson takes a nostalgic trip back to the days of Blockbuster, sharing personal memories of visiting the iconic video rental store as a kid. From VHS tapes and late fees to the excitement of renting the latest movies before they sold out, JR reflects on how Blockbuster shaped his childhood. Plus, he dives into the story of how streaming platforms like Netflix rose to prominence and how Blockbuster missed its chance to stay relevant. Whether you remember Blockbuster or missed the era, this episode is packed with insights and laughter about a simpler time in entertainment. Don’t forget to answer the poll: Did you ever rent movies from Blockbuster? You can answer this on Spotify or by following J.R. Bjornson on X! www.twitter.com/theonewhocares Want more of The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson? Become a Midday Show Podcast Supporter. For $6.00 CAD per month you will unlock a new episode on Saturdays. Just for being a Monthly Podcast Supporter. Check out www.buymeacoffee.com/bjornson to become a monthly supporter. For the blog post of this episode visit J.R. Bjornson's offical Website www.blindguycomedy.com