Nostalgia Junkies

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 ...

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? 

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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...

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 Beve...

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 ...

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 W...

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...

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 u...

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 ...

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their favorite iconic entries into the Super Mario and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchises that are hated by fandoms. The boys then share their recent pickups in their mail call segment. Alex opens a pack of shirts from Tees by Eazy and Cruz shares a big piece he's adding to his collection. Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers vs...

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 mon...

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 Ha...

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...

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 Th...

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The Nostalgia Junkies take their trivia battle on step further this episode! Alex and Brandon compete to test their knowledge of 90s TV Theme Songs. Can you get the TV themes faster? The two then share their thoughts and opinions on everything from All That, Kenan and Kel, Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, and even how Leona...

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 "Th...

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 mark...

This week Nostalgia Junkies invites video game influencer, Dayton/DmacGames to discuss all things Power Rangers. The boys open up conversation with a bit of how the two of them bonded over Fat Orange Cat beer in an instagram post, and the rest was history. Next they talk about Hasbro selling the toy rights to Playmates for Power Rangers. Alex and Dayton play a round of This or That covering, Megazord vs Dragonzord, Green ranger vs....

This week Nostalgia Junkies invites the store owner of Cruzn' Retro, Ramses Cruz, to sit down and discuss elements of the 90s nostalgia culture. Alex and Cruz talk about favorite toys, video games, and what got them into collecting. Next the boys transition into this week's This or That. Which would you choose: KB Toys or Toys 'R Us, Dunkaroos or Sharkbites, Nickelodeon Magazine or Disney Adventure? Alex and Cruz then get into the ...