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Rediscover The 80s
by Wyatt Bloom
Rediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Wyatt Bloom. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows and interviews!
Episodes
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Rediscover the 80s: Retrocon 2026 Post Game/Wrap Up
Another Glorious Retrocon event set in history! Retrocon 2026 was an awesome time and filled with wall-to-wall nostalgia. Wish I could have been there for both days, yet it was a radical time nonetheless! Take a listen to our audio review or go over to our YouTube Channel for a video recap ......
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Memory Jogger 65: Night Court
After a brief summer vacation, Memory Jogger is back with another mystery episode. We spun the randomizer and landed on the television show Night Court. Join Wyatt and Brian as they discuss their memories, favorite characters, and touch on the new Night Court which aired in 2023.
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Rediscover the 80s: Retrocon 2026
Retrocon 2026 is getting ready for their event held Sept 12-13, 2026. Listen as Wyatt brings you all the details for this epic event!
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Tom Hippler
Tom Hippler joins Wyatt in this episode to tell us about his book Boxed In - Trapped in 80s Television and tell us about his tales of being an actor, Navy Seal, and host of the Fanacek podcast. Give it a listen!
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Mark Sheard
Join us on the latest edition of Rediscover the 80s the podcast as Wyatt has the opportunity to speak with Mark Sheard, site director for Thundercats.org
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Sam Bernard
Wyatt had the incredible honor on Rediscover the '80s the podcast to interview screenplay writer and co-producer of the movie Rad Sam Bernard. We discuss his memories of the movie along with how he became a screenplay writer. As well as discuss a new comic book, Rad: HELLTRACK debuting.
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Hue & Cry
Join Wyatt as he interviews Greg and Pat Kane of the Scottish band Hue & Cry. Set to release their 16th album on May 29, 2026, listen to their incredible journey and how they've adapted their sound as they like.
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Memory Jogger 64: Stereos, Boomboxes, and Walkmans
Journey along this episode of a mystery Memory Jogger. In this episode, we discuss our earliest radios, stereos, boomboxes, walkmans, and even touch on the CD realm. Join Wyatt and Bob as we run down our memories!
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Steve Spears
Join Wyatt as we speak with Steve Spears from Stuck in the '80s podcast in which we discuss his book. His show alone spans over 18 years and 773 (at this moment) podcasts.
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Memory Jogger 63: Bikes, Trikes, and Pedal Vehicles
Memory Jogger is back with the "randomizer" choosing the title of Biking. Karen joins Wyatt as they reminisce of their early ride-on vehicles looking to the 3-wheeled "ikes." Karen reflects on her early "big wheel" as her early tricycle, likewise Wyatt recalls his General Lee made by Coleco "big...
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Rank 'Em: New Years
Rank 'Em has returned! Starting off the new year with the rebirth of a Rediscover the 80s podcast. Join this round table of retro friends as we discuss our favorite and least favorite New Years, recalling memories of New Years, and looking ahead to our current year.
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Rediscover the 80s: Everybody Wants to Rule the World book
Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a fictional book set in 1985 wherein 14 year old Peter believes that his mother's new boyfriend is a Russian agent. Join Wyatt as he interviews author Ace Atkins about his latest book which debuts on December 2, 2025.
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Rediscover the 80s: Halloween and Native American Discussion
Chris Bailey joins Wyatt Bloom in this edition of Memory Jogger. We discuss Halloween experiences as well as the Pacific Coast Native American culture.
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Rediscover the 80s: Jason Gross Day - Tribute 2025
Two years have trickled away since our dear friend and founder of Rediscover the 80s departed the earthly plane and arrived in Heaven. Jason Gross made a true impact on all of those in the retro community and we still reminisce and think of him often. This podcast is a simulcast with MASKast...
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Courtney Gains
Character actor and talented musical artist Courtney Gains interviews with Wyatt Bloom to discuss his vast career of Children of the Corn, acting career, and his musical career to include his latest song Fear the Boogie debuting on Oct 31, 2025. Take a listen to the interview and visit your...
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Rediscover the '80s: Mark Malkoff book interview about Love Johnny Carson
Who remembers that famed late night talk show host Johnny Carson? This man commanded a 30 year tenure as the Tonight Show host and Mark Malkoff along with David Ritz have authored this book researching over 400 individuals who knew Johnny Carson well. Mark Malkoff has assembled all of those facts...
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Rediscover the 80s: Old School Evil-Our Darkest Hour
Brian Cave is back with his third book in the Old School Evil collection of books titled Old School Evil: Our Darkest Hour. Brian shares the inspiration for his latest book and more about the trilogy as a whole.
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Rediscover the 80s: The Day We Found Yesterday
Wyatt Bloom interviews Tamara "Tami" learning about her company TLCBookDesign.com, what inspired her to write the children's book titled "The Day We Found Yesterday", and learning about a few celebrities to include VJ Martha Quinn as well as learning about her illustrator Missy Jay of…
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Rediscover the 80s: Asylum Wresting Event in Clearfield, PA
Wyatt interviews Erik of Asylum Pro Wrestling. He and his team host wrestling events through the United States and he's partnered with Rediscover the 80s and our other site, Clearfield-County.Com, hosting a September to Dismember Pro Wrestling event in Clearfield PA on Sept 27, 2025.
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Rediscover the 80s: Retrocon 2025 Pre-Show
Retrocon 2025 is coming up September 6-7, 2025. Wyatt provides you with a pre-show, celebrity rundown, and more details about this year's Retrocon. Grab a drink and have a listen to what is waiting for you this year!
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Rediscover the 80s: Risk-Taking in American Cinema
In this episode, Wyatt invited Dustin Morrow of The Long Rewind to answer these questions. Dustin is a Professor of '80s Cinema as well as a prolific screen writer thus we requested his expertise to answer some of these questions since "curious minds want to know."
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Memory Jogger 62: Karate Kid
Take a journey with our guest Karen as we jog our memories about The Karate Kid and her crush on Ralph Macchio and the "Ken-like" Willam Zabka. We discuss the memories and where we watched the movies to include all of the Karate Kid successive series. We touch on but do not spoil the recent Cobra...
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Memory Jogger 61: Video Rental Stores Simulcast with The Long Rewind Podcast
Join Wyatt and our new fellow GenX podcast friend Dustin of The Long Rewind as we discuss Video Rental Stores, our experiences, and the phenomenon or take-over of Blockbuster Video. This is a simulcast as we are published this episode on both the Rediscover the '80s podcast as well as The Long...
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Armed Forces Day
Rediscover the '80s is proud to honor all of those on Armed Forces Day who has and continue to serve within the United States Armed Services. Join Brian and Wyatt as they commemorate this day as they discuss their experiences serving in the U.S. Air Force.
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Memory Jogger 60: Movie and Drive-In Theaters
Join Wyatt as he invited the Retro Resurgence team, Ken and Chad, on this edition of Rediscover the '80s, mystery Memory Jogger episode. We spin the randomizer and land on movie theaters and expand the conversation to include drive-in theaters. Visit our show notes to see photos of the theaters...
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Memory Jogger 59:Little Rascals, 3 Stooges, and Other Black & White Shows
Join Wyatt Bloom and Brian Cave another journey down our memories on this mystery Memory Jogger episode. We embark on an initial conversation about the Little Rascals which leads us through remembering various black and white shows.
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Memory Jogger 58: Camping
Join Wyatt and Brian as we discuss our memories of camping and family vacations during the 1980s.
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Bonus Episode - Rediscover the 80s visits BBC2 Radio Phil Williams
This is a bonus episode in which Wyatt Bloom is invited to be a part of BBC2 Radio's Midnight Madness with Phil Williams
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Memory Jogger 57: Sights and Sounds of the 80s *Updated
Enjoy a brief but charming and colorful podcast where we look back at a few sights and sounds we commonly encountered during the 1980s.
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Rediscover the 80s: Tribute to Jason Gross
Join Wyatt Bloom and our honored guest as we commemorate October 25th as Jason Gross day! It is on this date in which our much-loved Jason left this world and we treasure him by reminiscing of fond memories with him.
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Rediscover the 80s - Interview with Brian Cave
Join us in an informative interview with Brian Cave. He is the author of Old School Evil and Old School Evil: The Rejects
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Retrocon 2024 - Simulcast
Retrocon 2024 Preview of the event hosted a the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA
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Rediscover the 80s: Interview with Tamara Dever - Totally Cool 80s
Wyatt Bloom interviews Tamara Dever of Totally Cool 80s and discusses her two books Ultimate Mix Tape and Ultimate Mix Tape Side B.
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Memory Jogger 56- Living in the 80s outside the US
In this episode of Memory Jogger, we invite friends from outside the United States to learn about their experiences living through the 1980s and early 1990s. We discuss common topics such as television to include the DJ Kat Show, canned and ready meals like Fish Balls, drinks, and so much more.
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Memory Jogger 54- Tribute to Jason Gross
Join Wyatt Bloom as he provides a tribute to our beloved founder, co-host, and fellow nostalgia fan Jason Gross. This podcast is the audio companion to the youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsAYknkwbBw) wherein we add a few audio clips. Thank you for being a part of this tribute and...
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Retro Con 2023 Wrap Up
Jason and Wyatt wrap up Retro Con 2023 with their experiences from the show this past weekend. You'll hear about their interactions with celebrity guests, meeting friends in the retro community, and of course, all the toys that were seen (and purchased!) For more information about the show…
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Rediscovered - Body Slam
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast series reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 12 reviews the 1986 movie Body Slam starring Dirk Benedict, Tanya Roberts, and Roddy Piper. This action comedy follows a down-on-his-luck music manager...
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Memory Jogger - Looney Tunes
In this episode of Memory Jogger, the randomizer chooses the topic of Looney Tunes! Jason and Wyatt remember their favorite characters and some specific times they watched the animated shorts as kids. We talk about many of the characters, the voice talents of Mel Blanc, specials that aired on TV…
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Retro Con 2023 Preview
Jason and Wyatt preview the most awesome comic con ever, Retro Con 2023! Get the scoop on all the celebrity guests, contests, events, and venue itself in this preview show. For more information and to order weekend passes, please visit Retrocons.com Show dates are Sept 9-10 at the Greater...
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Rediscovered - Last Plane Out
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 11 reviews the 1983 movie Last Plane Out starring Jan-Michael Vincent. Based on a true story, this political drama follows a reporter covering the Nicaraguan...
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Memory Jogger: Stand-Up Comics
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at...
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Rediscovered - Club Paradise
Jason and Wyatt return for another episode of "Rediscovered," a podcast reviewing obscure TV, moves, and cartoons from the '80s. Episode 10 reviews the 1986 movie Club Paradise starring Robin Williams. Directed by Harold Ramis, the island comedy is considered a box office flop despite having a...
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Memory Jogger: G.I. Joe
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at...
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Memory Jogger - Run-D.M.C.
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at...
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Memory Jogger: Matchbox Cars
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have...
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Memory Jogger: Winter Memories
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at...
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1982 Sears Wish Book Shopping Spree
In this special edition of the RD80s Podcast, Jason and Wyatt invite Chad from Horror Movie BBQ to go on a shopping spree through the 1982 Sears Wish Book! Categories include toys, video games, clothing, Christmas items and more! Use this link to following along in the 1982 Sears Wish Book…
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Memory Jogger: Thanksgiving
This episode is sponsored by RetroViewer, the nostalgic way to view photos! Simply upload your photos to the reel builder website and create your very own custom reel. A combination of patented technology, paired with a timeless product, promises a smile to everyone who looks. Use code RD80S at...
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The 80s Weekly - Issue 15
From the 80sTees.com Studios, The 80s Weekly is a newscast featuring retro pop culture headlines from the world of movies, streaming, music, video games, comic books, collectibles, and more. Hosts Jason and Wyatt deliver the headlines and then give their reaction along with a rating of "Rad" or...
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Memory Jogger: The Munsters
In this episode of Memory Jogger, Jason and Wyatt use the randomizer to choose from a group of topics and see how much they can remember (without any prior show notes.) After sharing their experiences, they can then cheat if necessary by using the Google machine to find anything they might have...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Wyatt Bloom. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows and interviews!
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Rediscover the 80s is your retro news and talk station hosted by Wyatt Bloom. Listen to the "Memory Jogger" talk show for a Gen X mind jolt. "Rediscovered" reviews obscure TV, film, and animation from the '80s. Plus, more specialty shows and interviews!
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