Nostalgia Junkies

Nostalgia Junkies

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!

Episodes

May 10, 2024 82 mins

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 ...

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Alex discusses with Joe his recent trip to New York to see Marc Summers' Life and Slimes show. He even picked Joe up a little present. Then the boys go over the recent arrest of a Japanese man facing a $32,000 fine or 5 years in jail for Pokemon. Next the Nostalgia Junkies transition into their This or That segment. This episode centers around Super Smash Bros. questions...items on or items off, random fighter or choose your own, a...

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April 12, 2024 67 mins

As April beings the boys go over their opening thoughts on the X-Men '97 series. Don't worry there are NO SPOILERS! Then the Nostalgia Junkies discuss the rumors surrounding an upcoming Thundercats movie as well as new details for Inside Out 2. Next they get into this episode's This or That. The Nostalgia Junkies dive into the Disney Afternoon Block comparing: Darkwing Duck vs. Chip and Dale, Ducktales vs. Talespin, and Mighty Duck...

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This week the Nostalgia Junkies discussing the issue with American Airlines that occurred on Alex's postponed honeymoon. Then the boys get into news for the summer...Choco Tacos and Street Sharks are back! Alex and Joe then share their opinions in this week's This or That: Simon vs. Bop it, Tomagotchi vs. Furby, and Hollywood Video vs. Blockbuster! The Nostalgia Junkies then compare the kings of 90s comedy: Jim Carrey and Adam Sand...

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This week the Nostalgia Junkies start the episode recounting their latest way that they predicted the future, and you'll never guess how they did it! The boys then discuss the announcement of Pokemon Legends ZA from Pokemon Day and how it makes their nostalgic hearts jump with anticipation. Alex and Joe then move into discussing the upcoming release of X-Men '97. They then go over some difficult Disney themed "This or That" questio...

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February 23, 2024 69 mins

The Nostalgia Junkies are back with a special post-valentine and super bowl themed episode. Starting off the show Alex and Joe discuss upcoming details on the newly confirmed season 2 of Disney+'s Goosebumps as well as the anticipated arrival of Paramount's Knuckles series. Then the two transition into an S-tier ranking format of the top tv couples from the 90s. This is something you won't want to miss as Joe has some strong feelin...

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February 9, 2024 58 mins

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their opinions on how the "final" chapter of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet concludes. The boys then go back into This or That comparing condiments to find the best of the best. As always they get a little side tracked and walk down memory lane. Alex and Joe then rewatch commercials for discontinued snacks from the 90s and 2000s. Were these snacks cancelled too soon, or were they pu...

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The boys are back mourning the loss of fruit stripe gum as they kick off 2024. The Nostalgia Junkies then finally do there long talked about marshmallow taste testing. They compare everything from Pumpkin Spice to Sour Patch Kid Marshmallows. Alex and Joe then take a look at the upcoming releases for movies, toys, and video games. Some highlights include the new Transformers Movie, 9 to 5 toys, Street Sharks, and Star Wars Outlaws....

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December 22, 2023 8 mins

This week Alex looks back on some of his favorite and most coveted toys from the late 90s. The toys range from the tamagotchi equivalent Pokemon Pikachu, to K'NEX, to Star Wars action figures and more. Stay tuned for this mini episode reliving memories through stories and old commercials. Be sure to share your favorite toys in the comments as well!

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December 8, 2023 54 mins

 

This week Brandon is back as the boys get into the holiday spirit. The two kick off their conversation discussing the upcoming revival of nugget buddies as well as some of their favorite holiday memories. The Nostalgia Junkies then shift into This or That where they compare classic Christmas characters: Heat Miser vs Snow Miser, Rudolph vs Frosty, Buddy vs Kevin McCallister. Next Alex and Brandon get into the meat and potatoes an...

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November 24, 2023 51 mins

Today Nostalgia Junkies visits some of their favorite first and second hand moments of 80s memories! Friend of the podcast, and Alex's "dealer" stops by to share his experience of 80s pop culture. Alex and Erin discuss the potential for a new Super Mario Bros. 3 game and how that would impact the legacy and future fans of the franchise. Next Alex and Erin got through a round of This or That comparing Sega vs Nintendo and Masters of...

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November 9, 2023 45 mins

Today Nostalgia Junkies take it on back to their favorite sitcoms! Starting off the show, Alex surprises Joe with a belated birthday present. Then Alex and Joe discuss the potential of Netflix opening brick and mortar stores, as well as how they think Justin Long's Goosebumps series has been so far. Next the two fire through a round of This or That focused on after school snacks! Alex and Joe then discuss their top 5 sitcom familie...

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The Nostalgia Junkies are back with their Spooky Season Special! Alex and Joe dive into Halloween centered headlines, discussing the return of Boo Buckets, Hocus Pocus 3, and the new Goosebumps show. The boys then play a round of This or That focusing on nostalgic spooky season classics. Next Alex and Joe share their top 3 Nickelodeon Halloween episodes, however, Joe throws a wrench into the situation...Finally they conclude the ep...

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October 13, 2023 53 mins

Alex and Joe discuss rumors of Daniel Radcliffe taking over the role of Wolverine from Hugh Jackman. The Nostalgia Junkies also voice their anticipation and viewing plans for the new Goosebumps series. The two boys then play a quick game of This or That discussing some great movie rivalries: Mean Girls vs Bring it On, Air Bud vs. Space Jam, and Toy Story vs Lion King. The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head resuming their 90s Ca...

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September 29, 2023 49 mins

Alex and Joe discuss Charles Martinet stepping down from voicing Mario for Nintendo, as well as a rumored Star Fox Movie led by Chris Hemsworth. The two co-hosts then discuss the kings of KidsWB cartoons and 90s crushes in their game of This or That! The Nostalgia Junkies then go head to head revisiting and testing their knowledge of classic 90s cartoon theme songs! Finally the two boys break out the 90s pop culture and history tri...

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The Nostalgia Junkies are back for Season 2 kicking it off with a new format! Jocelyn and Alex discuss where they have been over the summer, the various flea markets and antique malls they frequented, and running into a Nostalgia Community Icon. The two then play a game of This or That covering some of the 90s and 2000s biggest debates. Next Alex and Jocelyn discuss is revivals and reboots getting out of hand. The Nostalgia Junkies...

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June 30, 2023 60 mins

Alex celebrates making it to the final episode of the season by giving Brandon a gift, a vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo towel. The two then issue a challenge for someone to find a sealed bottle of Orbitz for Alex to drink. Alex declares he would leave teaching for his dream job in baseball. Next the Nostalgia Junkies review a series of commercials ranging from fruit snacks, to cereal, to even milk? As the Alex and...

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June 16, 2023 41 mins

Brandon is back as he and Alex head into the second to last episode of the season! The two discuss what it means to be a D.I.N.K. (Dual-income No Kids), and if that had any play in the naming of the Dinks in Nickelodeon/Disney's show Doug. Next the Nostalgia Junkies share their thoughts on vintage t-shirts vs. vintage hats. Then gameshows gameshows gameshows! The boys recap thoughts and memories of What Would You Do, Guts, Legends ...

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June 2, 2023 49 mins

Jocelyn fills in for Brandon and The Nostalgia Junkies dive into a Nintendo centered episode! The Nostalgia Junkies discuss one of the greatest frustrators at a flea market/ antique mall: the "Do Not Buy Shelf". Alex and Jocelyn later debate the hierarchy of Nintendo systems. Alex enters the conversation as a life long Nintendo kid, and Jocelyn comes with her background of Playstation love. Then the two rapid fire through the best ...

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May 12, 2023 41 mins

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 Leonardo DiCaprio has had the Oscar stolen from him far too many times. Alex and Brandon conclude the episode with...

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