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When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)McLaughlin verses Muldoon! - 1000 HoursOn this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show 1000 Hours podcast series we finally get not one but TWO matches between the two biggest stars of the pioneer era of pro wrestling. William Muldoon had not previously wrestled Col. James H. McLaughlin mainly because Muldoon was not a fan of collar and elbow wrestling nor did McLaughlin consider Greco Roman his style. But Muldoon has now been largely disgraced on the west coast and crowds aren't what they used to be so the two finally had two matches... which were flops. YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will...
2025-12-2049 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)WWF This Tuesday in Texas 1991On this edition of the DragonKingKarl show, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern begins wrapping up our months long look at the 1990s by taking a look at a rare one-off pay per view from 1991 which took place on a Tuesday (as the name suggests). WWF This Tuesday in Texas featured Hulk Hogan ending the very short first WWF title reign of The Undertaker. Plus, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Bret Hart, Skinner, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, British Bulldog, The Warlord, Repo Man, Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Tito Santana and more!
2025-12-0934 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)The Return of McLaughlin - 1000 HoursThe year is 1884 and the first national pro wrestling star, Col. James H. McLaughlin has been semi-retired for quite a while working as a train engineer. He had been the American heavyweight champion and won pro wrestling's first major tournament in Detroit, MI in 1870 setting the course for pro wrestling going forward. Now, he suddenly returns and wins the World Mixed-Styles championship! His return to glory wouldn't last for long, however. Plus, the sponsor of this episode, Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast, has a question: What is the strangest or most inexplicable thing to happen during the pioneer era...
2025-12-0750 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)New AWA World tag team champions and more!We have now exited 1985 and finished my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus and sail into uncharted territory- 1986! This is a red-hot time in pro wrestling. WWF has established itself as a dominate national brand, but Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA are putting forth some of the best action of the era. A strange tag team title change takes place in the AWA giving two top stars of the future a major championship in Scott Hall and Curt Hennig! Support When It Was Cool by checking out our Patreon with almost 3,000 podcasts now at HALF PRICE...
2025-12-0248 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)The End of 1985 and a New World ChampionMy on-going series on the history of pro wrestling has now reached the end of 1985. The information for this episode is taken from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. 1985 was a hugely impactful year in pro wrestling history and in December 1985, the AWA crowned a new World champion when Stan Hansen defeated Rick Martel. Plus, a major talent situation unfolds in Japan!
2025-11-1153 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Muldoon, Whistler, and Dinnie - 1000 HoursMy 1000 Hours podcast series is taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus and covers the pre-1900 era of pro wrestling. In this episode, William Muldoon, Clarence Whistler, and Donald Dinnie are in a feud. Worked or shoot? There is evidence of both. Clarence Whistler gets injured yet again. Donald Dinnie goes to jail for putting on a worked pro wrestling match. Meanwhile, an old name from the past creeps back into the story... Col. James H. McLaughlin is plotting his return. YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it...
2025-11-0955 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)William Muldoon vs Donald Dinnie - 1000 HoursThe 1000 Hours podcast series focuses on the pioneer era of pro wrestling history. You do not have to listen to the shows in order, jump in at any point! Today, we are in 1883 and the biggest star of the pioneer era- William Muldoon is about to face one of the greatest all around athletes of the time and Scottish legend Donald Dinnie. The two men did not get along, and Muldoon feels like he has been double crossed by Donald Dinnie and it leads to a big show down in Portland, Oregon. That and much more on hour 83 of 1000...
2025-10-2653 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)1990 The Year in ReviewOn this edition of the DragonKingKarl Show, I grab the March 1991 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine which covers the year 1990 in depth. Besides the annual year end awards, the magazine also covers the major events of 1990. 1990 was a hugely transitional year in pro wrestling history. Ric Flair was no longer king of the NWA with Sting now the reigning World champion. Hulk Hogan was out of the WWF title picture as Ultimate Warrior now had that championship. The AWA was still barely hanging on and a major angle in USWA was grabbing attention and a newcomer named Steve...
2025-10-211h 02When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Long Form History of Wrestling - November 1985 - Starrcade, Rick McGraw, more) FreeI continue my history of pro wrestling series today looking at November 1985 which is taken from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus. The young death of 'Quick Draw' Rick McGraw stunned wrestling and started a false urban legend. Thanksgiving in 1985 was a huge deal in wrestling and there were major cards by the WWF, World Class, AWA, and the biggest one of all: NWA Starrcade. Also in this month, an off-hand remark in a promo gives birth to the most famous stable in pro wrestling. Join me as well look back at this historic month in pro wrestling...
2025-10-1553 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)The Poisoning of Tom Connors - 1000 HoursMy 1000 Hours podcast sub-series is devoted to discussion about the pioneer era of pro wrestling (Pre-Frank Gotch). Currently, we are going through my latest book: DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era of Wrestling Omnibus and we have arrived at a fascinating story I had never heard before researching my book. A huge pro wrestling tournament was held in St. Louis, Missouri and was to feature the biggest names of the era. A rival promoter, however, syphoned off several of the stars for an East Coast tournament instead. But, back in St. Louis, one of the wrestlers, Tom Connors, was alleged to have...
2025-10-1251 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)New Homer Lane Information and More - 1000 HoursToday on my 1000 Hours podcast series looking back at the pioneer era of pro wrestling (the era before Frank Gotch) from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus, I look at correspondence from two top pro wrestling historians which include new information on pro wrestling pioneers Duncan C. Ross and Homer Lane. Who were these pioneer champion pro wrestlers? All of this plus more on William Muldoon, Prof. Thiebaud Bauer, Joe Acton, and more! YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it is supported. In order to get another hour of 1000...
2025-09-2858 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)The Rise of Catch as Catch Can Wrestling - 1000 HoursOn hour 80 of my 1000 Hours podcast series covering the pioneer era of pro wrestling, we continue in my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus further into the 1880s. For years now, Collar and Elbow had been the dominate style until the more flashy Greco-Roman style passed it in popularity. Now, there is a new rougher and more dangerous style on the field: Catch-as-Catch-Can! YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it is supported. In order to get another hour of 1000 hours we need a new Patreon supporter at any level or...
2025-09-1454 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - October 1985 - A Wedding and World Champion vs World ChampionOn this weeks show I continue my long form history of pro wrestling series taken from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus. I take a deep dive into October 1985 where Vince McMahon buries Uncle Elmer during his own (real!) wedding! Plus, both the NWA and AWA World champions are in Japan at the same time and wrestle, as well as, tag team with each other. Plus, the Mike Von Erich saga continues.
2025-09-0952 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Muldoon and Whistler Get into a Fist Fight - 1000 Hours1000 Hours is my series on the pioneer era of pro wrestling history and is taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. On this episode, hour 79, we take a look back at the very successful exhibition tour put on by World Greco-Roman champion William Muldoon along with his troupe of wrestlers including Clarence Whistler. Clarence, however, kept beating up poor Andre Christol and finally William Muldoon had to step in which led to a public brawl between the two. YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it...
2025-08-3156 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Why Study the Pioneer Era of Wrestling? - 1000 HoursThe 1000 Hours podcast this week answers a sponsor's question: Why should we study the pioneer era of pro wrestling? What relevance does it have to the modern era? Well, I am glad you asked. The mythology of the pioneer era and men like William Muldoon, Evan Strangler Lewis, Farmer Burns and others is often misunderstood as the origin of mixed martial arts, Catch wrestling, and belongs to that world. While there are elements which do belong in that world, make no mistake, ninety percent of what happened back then influenced and began what we now recognize as worked American...
2025-08-031h 09When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)H.M. Dufur's First Reign as Champion - 1000 HoursThis is hour 76 our podcast series looking back at the pioneer era of pro wrestling. We pick up in 1880. H.M. Dufur has recently defeated James Owens as American heavyweight champion and on this episode, we cover most of his first reign as champion. The collar and elbow scene was changing and William Muldoon is still rising in the Greco-Roman world but is seriously being held back by the New York City Police Department. Pro wrestling is really ramping up in this era and I am excited for us to learn about it. This episode is taken from my...
2025-07-2052 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)106 Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - August 1985 - WWF Grows, NWA Tries, AWA Hanging OnI am back with the latest long form history of pro wrestling series from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book taking a detailed look at August of 1985. On this show we discuss the continued growth of the WWF, Jim Crockett Promotions is coming on strong, the AWA continues to hang on, plus news from the young Continental wrestling, World Class, Japan, and much more! There is an extended Patreon version of this show here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/134196339 #wrestling, #WWE, #AEW, #NJPW, #TNA, #NXT, #NWA, #ROH, #sport, #sports, #history, #movie, #movies...
2025-07-151h 04When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)There is a New Champion - 1000 HoursThe 1000 Hours podcast series focus exclusively on the pioneer era of pro wrestling or the era before Frank Gotch. This episode of the show is sponsored by Andy C. with information taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus available at Amazon. We finish up the 1870s on this episode as we see pro wrestling riding a wave of popularity. H.M. Dufur wins the American title from James Owens, plus William Muldoon is rising to the top in the Greco-Roman world, plus tons more from this action-packed era! The extended Patreon version is...
2025-07-0653 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - July 1985 - King of the Ring, Great American Bash, More!My Long Form History of Wrestling Series continues with a detailed look back at July 1985. July 1985 was a big month in pro wrestling history featuring the first ever WWF King of the Ring Tournament and a red-hot NWA Great American Bash. The Rock and Roll Express begin their reign as NWA World tag team champions plus the WWF get a new Intercontinental champion in Tito Santana! The information in this episode comes from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus available at Amazon.
2025-06-241h 01When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)The Pioneer Era Erupts - 1000 HoursThis is hour 74 of the 1000 Hours podcast series looking back at the pre-Frank Gotch era of pro wrestling in the United States. This podcast is taken from the pages of my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. This episode is packed with big happenings. The late 1870s saw the peak of the first Greco-Roman era of wrestling while Collar and Elbow was struggling. John McMahon and Col. James H. McLaughlin, the two biggest names of the time, have their three-match series. William Muldoon is on the rise and the wild story of the...
2025-06-2252 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)And Now They Have Swords - 1000 Hours1000 Hour is my continuing podcast series about the pioneer era of pro wrestling. The pioneer era is the time before Frank Gotch, roughly 1850 to 1900. It was an era of wild showmen and tough real wrestlers. This episode continues our chronological journey through the pioneer era of wrestling via my book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus. This week we are in the 1870s and the wrestling bears are still causing trouble, every newspaper has a different idea who the American champion is, and the two biggest stars of the time: John McMahon and Col. James H. McLaughlin have the...
2025-06-0854 minWhen It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - June 1985 - Action Figures, AWA, Hulk Hogan, More!My podcast today takes a detailed look back at June 1985 in pro wrestling history. The text is taken from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus. In June 1985 pro wrestling's first action figures become available, a set of AWA action figures by Remco toy company and WWF figures by LJN. In addition to that, Sgt. Slaughter sort of wins a title in the AWA, there is finally some life in Jim Crockett Promotions because of Magnum TA, and Japan is red hot! This is the extended Patreon edition with breaking news about the son of a former...
2025-06-041h 04When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Gordman and Goliath in WON HOF, MSG, Tokyo Dome, and moreIt is a regular gravy edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast, and I dive deeper into the list of those on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot who have not yet been voted in. The very famous tag team of Black Gordman and Great Goliath have not yet been voted in, should they? Also, more 1930s Madison Square Garden history with a huge double cross incoming and a look at another mid-1990s Tokyo Dome show with a massive tag team match. The extended Patreon edition is here.
2025-05-2756 minShut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon
Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian SolomonEpisode 82: Karl SternHello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #82 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Karl Stern, aka DragonKingKarl, prolific chronicler of pro wrestling and pop culture history. Brian and Karl take a deep dive into the very early history of pro wrestling–HM Dufur, William Muldoon, Frank … Continue reading Episode 82: Karl Stern → The post Episode 82: Karl Stern appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.
2023-08-241h 13When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastM3gan (2023) Movie ReviewKarl and Tonya take a look at the 2023 movie M3gan, a sci-fi horror movie which plays on the tropes of fear of artificial intelligence and uncanny valley. A technology toy creator pairs her new project, an A.I. android named Megan with her niece who recently lost her parents to a car accident. As you can imagine, things go wrong. With similarities to Annabelle and Chucky, Megan (2023) is a modern horror movie take on immerging technology.
2023-02-2424 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastSunshine Superman: Mark Waid Interview - The PlotAfter many years, I’m happy to say we have got Mark Waid as a guest. And what better subject to discuss, fresh off his new book Dark Crisis - Big Bang, than the concept of continuity and the multiverse. Why has the idea of multiple worlds become so popular in the last decade or so, when it was something often thought as troublesome years earlier? We discuss how omnipresent it is now, in comics, movies and more. We also talk about the original Crisis in 1985, including Mark editing an issue of Amazing Heroes all about the post-Crisis landscape at DC...
2023-02-2044 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastBatman The Animated Series - The Grey Ghost Review (1992)One of the most critically acclaimed episodes of the highly acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series cartoon was that of The Grey Ghost! The Grey Ghost was voiced by the Batman (1966) actor Adam West and The Grey Ghost was sort of an amalgamation of the character Batman's inspiration of The Shadow. A crime spree in Gotham is reminiscent of an episode of The Grey Ghost TV show, yet, the series has been lost to time and Batman seeks out the man who played the Grey Ghost for help. The series also speaks to a lot of tropes about collector culture in...
2023-02-1623 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThe Convoluted Continuity of Kang the Conqueror - The Plot PodcastAfter an eleventh-hour topic change, in honor of the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania movie, we look at the convoluted continuity of Kang the Conqueror, which sort of starts before his first appearance. Or does it? Let's discuss Kang, Rama Tut, the Scarlet Centurion, Immortus, Doctor Doom, Nathaniel Richards, Ravonna, the Council of Cross Time Kangs, the TIme Variance Authority, Mobius M. Mobius and ... Merlin the Magician? Is this one character biography or four? Or is it five? Let's try and figure this one out without once using the word multiverse. (Although, this is a great companion to our re...
2023-02-1322 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastRocky 4 (1985) Movie ReviewKarl introduces Tonya to Rocky 4. Is it East verses West or man against man? The Burning Heart of Rocky Balboa goes after the stoic Russian Ivan Drago to avenge Apollo Creed in this mid-1980s pop culture classic which also gave us "Living in America" by James Brown. It also gave us iconic training in the snow scenes, "If he dies, he dies", and not one but TWO hit Survivor songs. Go get 'em Rocky! Ugh, I feel good!
2023-02-0822 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastRocky 3 (1982) ReviewOur retro movie review today takes a look back at Rocky III from 1982, one of the most important pop culture movies of the decade. This movie introduces the world to Mr. T as Clubber Lang against Rocky Balbo (Sylvester Stallone) with an appearance by a pre-WWE champion Hulk Hogan. This movie gave us Eye of the Tiger by Survivor, Mr. T, the elements of the Rock and Wrestling movement that would launch the pro wrestling boom of the 1980s, and much more. A great movie with a lot of impact. I predict... pain.
2023-02-0139 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastStrange Phenomena - Uphill Both Ways PodcastThe guys are back and trying to ease into a regular schedule again. Mike is (still) on the mend and Joseph is mending the still, and after going in search of a fun topic for this episode they've come up with a banger; Unexplained phenomena! That's right - Bigfoot, aliens, the Bermuda Triangle, and more. Step aside Leonard Nimoy, the UBW Research Team is on the case! But before all of that, there's a little house keeping and catching up to do with some brief talk about recent movies and TV shows. It's time for some retro pop-culture nostalgia, the...
2023-01-261h 07When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastRocky 2 (1979) Movie ReviewIt's the rematch of the century! World heavyweight champion Apollo Creed seeks to avenge his near defeat to Rocky Balbo. However, Adrian, Rocky's wife, does not want him to fight again fearing the loss of his eyesight and further injury. She's also pregnant with their child. Will Rocky fight Creed? Who will win the rematch? Join Karl as he reviews the fantastic sequel Rocky II (1979)! Getting Strong Now! Fighting Hard Now!
2023-01-2530 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastFriday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Movie ReviewIt's another Friday the 13th so it's time for our When It Was Cool review of the next installment in the series and this time it's in 3D! This installment is terrible. Friday the 13th Part 3 is the worst of the lot so far, saved only because Jason gets his iconic hockey mask in this movie which will follow him through the rest of the series.
2023-01-1329 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastFriday the 13th Part 2 (1981)Happy Friday the 13th! As is now tradition at When It Was Cool we present to you a review of a Friday the 13th movie. This is the second one from 1981 and as far as story line progression goes, the sole survivor from Part 1 dies quickly in part 2 in a storyline that makes no sense. Jason upgrades from barefaced disfigurement to a pillowcase over his head. We fast forward 5 years where he shows up and murders campers, although the movie just forgets two of them and we have no idea what their fate is. And a girl wears a sweater...
2023-01-1331 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastFriday the 13th (1980) Movie ReviewHappy Friday the 13th... I guess. Anyway, this is a great day to review the first of the Friday the 13th slasher movies. Part 1 was released in 1980 and was a straight up slasher movie. Karl and Tonya discuss Jason's mother being the antagonist in this film and the little we get to see of Jason Vorhee's. How these movies changed from being straight up murder/slasher movies to super-natural slasher movies over time and much more. Plus, Kevin Bacon.
2023-01-1326 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastRocky 1 (1976) Movie ReviewWe begin our reviews of the classic sports and human spirit triumph Rocky movies by looking back at Rocky (1) (1976) starring Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers. This is one of my favorite movie series. As my wife asked as I was watching this, "Is this a love story or a boxing movie?" It's both and so much more. It is the story of the indomitable human spirit and it won the Best Picture Academy Award for 1976. Let's look back at Rocky (1).
2023-01-0527 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastSinging Cowboy Christmas Movies - The Plot Podcast - Episode 10What better way to celebrate the holidays than with some singing cowboy Xmas pictures? Roy Rogers takes on crooked Christmas tree harvesters in “Trail of Robin Hood” and Gene Autry fights for better treatment of Natives in “the Cowboy and the Indians.”
2022-12-2632 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastFly Like an Eagle - Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode 131Uphill Both what? Oh, the retro pop-culture nostalgia podcast hosted by those proud card-carrying members of AARP? We're back, baby! Mike is almost fully recovered from his surgery a couple of months ago so it's back to the grind! The guys spend this episode catching up on things from the past couple of months, including movies, TV, and books. There's no regular feature this episode, but there IS plenty of flying by the seat of their pants. enjoy the show!
2022-12-231h 04When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThe Purple Heart Trail - Stuck in the Desert PodcastJoin The Desert Rat today as we travel The Purple Heart Trail. The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges, and other monuments that give tribute to the men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal. The actual format and design of the signs vary from state to state. There are currently designated sections in 45 states as well as Guam.
2022-12-1519 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastAction Comics 1 (1938) Comic Book ReviewThe When It Was Cool comic book review podcast takes a look back to the first major superhero comic featuring the first appearance of Superman. How did the 1938 Superman differ from later versions? What powers did the original golden age Superman have? A very interesting comic book that pioneered the era of the super hero.
2022-11-2540 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastBatman the Animated Series - The Plot PodcastThe Plot returns with a tribute to Kevin Conroy, who sadly passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 66. In our corner of the popular culture universe, he’s best known for being the voice of Batman (and Bruce Wayne) in the DC Animated Universe starting with Batman the Animated Series in 1992 and continued until 2019, encompassing animation, video games and even live action. So, here’s a short look at some of our favorite BTAS episodes: the origin of the BTAS Riddler (John Glover) in “If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?”, Batman teaming up with his childhood he...
2022-11-2218 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastMasters of None Podcast - Anniversary Editions - Episode 09This year, 2022, marks the 40th anniversary of Masters of the Universe. In keeping with the retro ethos of When it Was Cool, we will be going back in time ten years to the 30th anniversary. In today's adventure, Christoph looks at the 30th anniversary action figure collection, as well as the DC Comic books which were launched at that time and ran for eight years.
2022-11-0728 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastEl Santo and the Treasure of Dracula (1969) Movie ReviewAnother great El Santo verses Dracula film review for you this month. Pre-dating the earlier reviewed El Santo and Blue Demon verses Dracula and the Wolfman, El Santo faces the revived vampire lord Dracula in Mexico. Played by the same actor as the previously mentioned film, it seems to share little, if any, continuity. However, the movie is a ton of fun and available to watch this Halloween season on the streaming network Tubi!
2022-10-2836 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastHalloween on Eternia - Masters of None PodcastIt's Halloween on Eternia! In today's adventure, Christoph gives a couple cartoon episodes recommendations to get you in the spooky spirit. Then he dives deep into the character design origins of the Universal Monster Movie wannabes of the Masterverse - the Evil Horde!
2022-10-2428 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastUltraviolet - The Plot Podcast - Episode 07The Plot Podcast during Hallowe’en Month at When It Was Cool goes from tongue in cheek to deadly earnest. We’re joined by Odessa Steps Magazine contributor Justin Jones (@xPrimusPilusx) to discuss one of his all-time favorite TV shows, 1998’s Ultraviolent. The British show, written and directed by Joe Aherne, stars Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Philip Quast and a young Idris Elba as a team trying to fight the good fight against … well, they call them Code V’s or leeches, but those monsters who want our blood to stay alive. We discuss how we both found the show here in th...
2022-10-171h 28When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWerewolf by Night (2022) Marvel Special ReviewJoin Karl as he reviews the 2022 Marvel Special Presentation from Disney Plus - Werewolf by Night! Werewolf by Night was one of Marvel Comics 1970 horror titles and this special brings the Werewolf, along with Ulysses and Elsa Bloodstone (and one other mystery monster) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! A fun show! Spoilers are plentiful so enter at your own risk!
2022-10-1427 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastMasters of Gaming - Masters of None Podcast - Episode 07There was never a good Masters of the Universe video game. But by the twin moons of Eternia, there should have been. In the first half of today's adventure, we take a trip back through the bad games of yesteryear. Are any of them worth seeking out today? (No.) In the second half, we look at where the series of games left off, and explore where it would have made sense to go through the late 80s and into the 90s. What should have He-Man looked like on Nintendo, Genesis, SNES, and even the Neo Geo? We would love some...
2022-10-1342 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastDracula (1931) Movie Review - When It Was Cool PodcastI can't believe I have never done a podcast review for my favorite of the Universal Studios monster movies - Dracula (1931) starring Bela Lugosi in his legendary role. A role that redefined who and what Dracula was even into the modern era. From the surreal and macabre studio sets, to the ambiance that Bela Lugosi brought to the screen every moment he was on it, Dracula is a true cinematic classic.
2022-10-0728 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) Podcast ReviewNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a 1922 silent German horror film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire. Nosferatu was produced by Prana Film and is an unauthorized and unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula. Various names and other details were changed from the novel, including Count Dracula being renamed Count Orlok. Even with several details altered, Stoker's heirs sued over the adaptation, and a court ruling ordered all copies of the film to be destroyed. However, several prints of Nosferatu survived, and the film came to be regarded as an influential...
2022-10-0628 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastDiamond Dogs - Uphill Both Ways - Episode 130Where's the paw-ty? Right here! Anything is paw-sible when Mike and Joseph get together to raise the woof! Things start off with the fellas on a short leash as they Gift, Keep, and Ditch famous dogs from movies and TV shows, and then its on to the main topic, a look at cartoon dogs through the years. This episode may be a diamond in the ruff, but you're barking up the wrong tree if you think that it isn't a paws-itively fetching episode. Dear Dog, there goes our dignity. Woof.
2022-09-3046 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastJean-Luch Godard Films - The Plot PodcastIn the new episode of the Plot Podcast, we pay tribute to the recently-deceased Jean-Luch Godard by looking at three French New Wave heist films: Shoot the Piano Player, Band of Outsiders and Le Doulos, all of which are streaming as of this recording.
2022-09-2119 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThat’s Why God Made the Movies - Uphill Both Ways - Episode 129This episode the fellas talk about some of the movies they watched from this year's Genre Blast Film Festival (including 'Manfish', 'Johnny Z' and 'The Brilliant Terror') - which were hits and which were misses? You've gotta listen to find out. Plus, September 15th (this episode's release day) is National Malcolm Day, so what better way to celebrate than to do a Gift, Keep, Ditch with famous Malcoms! This one's like a sequel to the previous episode. Or is it a reboot? A reimagining? Even we're confused!
2022-09-1649 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastOn the Comeback Trail - Life and Times with KZKZ on the comeback trail, KZ shares his Florida hated, George Lucas and his mental state, Elvis, KZ shares his podcast playlist, an insane pro wrestling match and a Top 5 anytime movie discussion...all that and more! match link: https://tinyurl.com/kzboot
2022-09-0755 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThe Cinema Show - Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode 128Grab a bucket of popcorn and a large drink - the boys have a super-long bonus-sized episode this time around! Up first is Gift, Keep, and Ditch featuring breakfast cereals of yore and then it's on to the feature presentation as they discuss some of the movies from the recent 2022 edition of the Popcorn Frights Film Festival. Join them as they FOLLOW HER through this FINAL SUMMER in the lead-up to the THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER to the TINY CINEMA where we'll all be LIVING WITH CHUCKY.
2022-09-021h 04When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastElvis (2022) - When It Was Cool Podcast - Episode 142Karl and Tonya discuss the epic new Elvis biopic recently in the theaters. Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) and his relationship with Col. Tom Parker (Tom Hanks) is the focus of the film... from the perspective of Col. Parker! This movie was amazing in every way and we discuss the incredibly complex (and utterly carney) Col. Tom Parker and how Elvis biggest fear was the least thing he had to worry about. An amazing movie. Join us as we discuss Elvis (2022).
2022-08-2546 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastPink Panther Spin-Offs - The Plot PodcastIn this episode of the Plot, we look at two spinoffs from the Pink Panther franchise: the 1968 film Inspector Clouseau, made without Blake Edwards and Peter Sellers,  starring Alan Arkin as the bumbling French detective and The Inspector, the long-running animated film/tv series starring Pat Harrington Jr as The Inspector.
2022-08-2417 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastHot Rod Lincoln - Uphill Both Ways - Episode 127Join us as Mike and Joseph take a leisurely Sunday drive back in time to talk about some of their favorite cars from TV shows like the Batmobile (of course!), the Monkee Mobile (really?), and Fred Sanford's beat-up pick-up truck (why not?!). Before that, it's time for "Gift, Keep, Ditch" which sees the guys offer up their choices for spaceships! From dog-boned shaped satellites to tricked out school busses, this episode is a high-octane burst of nostalgia!
2022-08-1838 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThe Phantom of the Opera - When It Was Cool - Episode 141Thankfully, this is the last "flu era" episode we have recorded. With both Karl and Tonya now feeling better we will get the podcasts back to normal again. But as they fight off the last vestiges of sickness, they take a night to turn down the lights, light some oil lamps, and watch one of the most famous early horror movies ever- The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney (Sr.) and his famous make-up kit. Join us for this legendary 1925 silent movie classic (yet, still with a color scene!)
2022-08-1123 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastKnockoffs and Bootlegs - Masters of None Podcast - Episode 05Did you have any figures in your collection that looked like a Masters of the Universe toy, smelled like a Masters of the Universe toy, and tasted like... well, maybe like lead paint and carcinogens? In today's adventure, Christoph takes you through the weird world of knock offs and bootlegs. Conan! Hercules! Rambo! Baltard?
2022-08-1037 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastVacation - Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode 126As we start getting towards the end of Summer it's time for Joseph and Mike to discuss what they did on their childhood summer vacations - from county fairs to community pools and summer camps to Disneyland. Plus, a shocked Mike has to explain how to play "Kick the Can" to Joseph who never saw the game outside of that episode from 'The Twilight Zone'. All that AND there's a visit to the Planet of the Apes!
2022-08-0440 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastNapoleon Dynamite - When It Was Cool - Episode 140Karl and Tonya are finally back with a new episode of the flagship podcast. After our very successful (thank you Patreons!) A-Z of pop culture series, it is time to get back to business, so we start with a new review of one of our favorite movies, from 2004 - Napoleon Dynamite! We love this movie and we hope you have listening to us recounting tales of Napoleon, Uncle Rico, Kip, Deb, and the whole cast of characters. I found a Shawshone arrowhead over there under them chicken pins.
2022-07-2844 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastMasters of None - Masters of the Universe Podcast SpecialWhen It Was Cool presents episodes one and two of Christoph's new Masters of the Universe themed podcast which is available on our Patreon feed to all $1 and higher Patreon supporters. Episode 3 is on the feed now. This podcast takes a deep dive into the Masters of the Universe toy, comic, and cartoon universe. I promise you will learn things about MOTU you never knew! And amazing great new addition to the When It Was Cool Podcast Network at WhenItWasCool.com
2022-07-141h 10When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastZ - Zombie (Song by the Cranberries)This episode concludes the WhenItWasCool.com podcast series - the A-Z of pop culture. For the letter Z we examine the song Zombie by the Cranberries, and intense song with a historical narrative. Become a Patreon supporter at WhenItWasCool.com for almost 2000 premium podcasts on retro pop culture.
2022-07-0224 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastX - X-Men the Animated SeriesToday WhenItWasCool.com takes a look back at the classic 1990s X-Men the animated series cartoon. This cartoon aired during the peak of the X-Men's pop culture hype. The comic books were selling gangbusters and the cartoon series aired to both commercial and critical sucess. Let's take a look back at Wolverine, Cyclops, Professor X, Jean Gray, and the whole X-Men gang in this iconic cartoon series.
2022-06-2629 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastW - Weird Al YankovicJoin Karl from WhenItWasCool.com as he takes a look at musician Weird Al Yankovic. Known for his parodies of popular songs, Weird Al has amassed a huge cult following and, it doesn’t hurt, that he seems to be one of the nicest people in the music business. Let’s take a When It Was Cool look at somebody who remains cool even now - Weird Al Yankovic.
2022-06-2128 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastU - Ultraman (1971)I like big robots and I can not lie... well, technically not a robot but I love giant Japanese fighting things. Godzilla, Mothra, Ultraman, you name it! This episode I look back at the 1971 Ultraman TV series and dive into the whole Ultraman mythos. If you like big aliens fighting monsters then this is your hook up!
2022-06-1426 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastT - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the most enduring brands of the last 35 years. TMNT's have been covered in everything from movies, to comic books, to the toy aisle and have dominated. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise remains extremely popular even up to today as TMNT merchandise can still be found everywhere. Join Karl from WhenItWasCool.com in this look at the amazing TMNT franchise.
2022-06-1130 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastEveryday I Write the Book - Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode 122Ernest Hemingway once said "There is no friend as loyal as a book" and if that's true, then Joseph and Mike have an army of buddies! Join the guys as the talk about the books that they read as kids back in the 70s (and early 80s) and find out who read works by people like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and who read Beverly Clearly and the ghost writers behind the Franklin W. Dixon pseudonym. We'd say this episode is a "real page turner", but, well - it's a podcast and that wouldn't make a lot of sense...
2022-06-0937 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastAnne McCaffrey - Stuck in the Desert Podcast - Episode 107Join The Desert Rat today as we review the musings of the sci-fi/fantasy author Anne McCaffrey! A world of dragons is her legacy, source of fascination for millions! Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com on Patreon Support Wrestling With The Dawg: dirtydawgmes on Patreon stop killing each other.
2022-06-0848 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastS - Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar Man (AKA: The Bionic Man) was a popular television show in the mid-1970s which also spawned a popular line of action figures. Join Karl from WhenItWasCool.com as he talks about this favorite show of his from when he was a kid and relives the tales of Steve Austin, Bionic Bigfoot, the Venus Death Probe, and more!
2022-06-0730 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastQ - Quick Kick (G.I. Joe)In our A-Z of Pop Culture series we stop on the letter Q with a deep dive into G.I. Joe continuity with a look at Quick Kick! Now, G.I. Joe is full of ninjas, and ninja forces, and more ninjas, and even a samurai, but Quick Kick, oddly enough, never really cast his lot with those sub-groups. So, what does this obvious Bruce Lee inspired character do in a military outfit? Depends on the cartoon or the comics! Let's talk about Quick Kick.
2022-06-0232 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastP - Power RangersThe Power Rangers were a giant pop culture property in the 1990s through the 2000s. Still today you can find plenty of Power Ranger themed toys in stores and there is no shortage of Power Rangers shows to watch. Karl from WhenItWasCool.com tells about how this began as a Japanese show yet took the whole world by storm. Go, go, Power Rangers!
2022-06-0134 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastO - Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe ReviewToday, Karl from WhenItWasCool.com takes a look at the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Omnibus which collects the original run of the same series. This was the official character bible of Marvel Comics in the 1980s and would later be updated with a deluxe edition and other series. This was THE series that every kid in the 1980s had to have!
2022-05-2423 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastN - NirvanaToday WhenItWasCool.com takes a look back at the legendary rock band Nirvana as part of our pop culture A-Z series. The early 1990s was an important transitional time in popular music and we discuss the changing of the era and the reasons for it.
2022-05-2147 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastSee No Evil (2006) Movie ReviewIt's May 19th and that can only mean one thing- It's the feature horror movie See No Evil starring WWE's Kane (Glen Jacobs). As far as horror movies go, this one is about as good as any of them and Kane is perfectly fine in the role. The marketing around the movie focused on the release date of May 19th so, here we are 16 years later remembering it.
2022-05-1933 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastM - Marvel Comics Issue 1 (1939)In this episode previously only for Patreon supporters of WhenItWasCool.com, host Karl Stern takes a look back at the very first Marvel Comic book and the debuts of both the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. We take a look at what both Marvel and DC were doing at the time and how they compared. Support When It Was Cool on Patreon for hundreds of other podcasts just like this one!
2022-05-1733 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastJ - Joker (2019)Joker (2019) is one of our favorite movie ever. Jacquine Phoenix is tremendous in this movie as the future arch rival to Batman, the Joker. This is a Joker origin story, which upset a lot of people, but wow what a great movie. Even if this isn't 'your' Joker, this Joker is tremendous. A favorite of When It Was Cool.
2022-05-0954 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastI - I Dream of Jeannie (1965)Join WhenItWasCool.com for a look back at the classic 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie! From the Golden Age of Television. I Dream of Jeannie was one of the most popular shows on television for many years and replayed regularly during the 1970s-1990s. Join Karl and Tonya as we review this classic retro TV series.
2022-05-0723 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastCOPS - Stuck in the Desert Podcast - Episode 102Bad boys! What cha gonna do when the blah, blah, whatever those next words are, comes for you! TDR is back with another GREAT retro review - The Desert Rat does a Pitt maneuver and careens over into the DragonKing's lane this episode as he covers the Iconic COPS television series! Let's ride along vvith the various agencies of our fine nation as they kill people and break things, no, wait, that's the military! I meant to say, as they protect and serve their jurisdictions under the steely eye of the camera. This property has been a fan favorite for...
2022-05-0450 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastG - G.I. Joe Sunbow and DIC Retro TV ReviewJoin G.I. Joe fan Karl as he looks back at the cartoon series that gave life to his favorite line of action figures. G.I. Joe has had multiple cartoons since 1982 but the Sunbow series is generally considered the best and was followed by the less favorably remembered DIC series. It's a G.I. Joe lovefest from WhenItWasCool.com
2022-05-0138 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastD - Dark Shadows (1966) Retro TV ReviewPop Culture A-Z series continues with our look back at the Vampire soap opera from 1966 - Dark Shadows! This is a great show, I love Dark Shadows. Barnabus Collins, the old house, Collinwood, I love everything about this classic vampire thriller series. WhenItWasCool.com looks back at Dark Shadows. Support us on Patreon!
2022-04-2227 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastB - Batman (1966) Retro TV ReviewB is for Batman. While there have been many Batman movies, serials, TV shows, and animated series over the years (and we have reviewed MANY of them on our Patreon feed) today we look back on the classic Adam West 1966 campy Batman series. A fun, colorful, exciting, and most of all fun Batman treatment. Join our Patreon at WhenItWasCool.com for almost 2000 other pop culture shows.
2022-04-1625 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastVera - Stuck in the Desert Podcast - Episode 97Part Two of the Britbox Trilogy. Since the DragonKing isn't into Police procedurals (note from Karl - I am NOT into police procedurals), then let me be, for a while at least, and toss this little log on the fire. Join The Desert Rat today as we ride along with Chief Inspector Vera!
2022-04-0648 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastBatman The Killing Joke (2016) Animated Movie ReviewWhen It Was Cool takes a look back at the 2016 DC Animated Movie feature Batman - The Killing Joke. A classic comic book story pitting The Joker against Batman than ends up being one of the most iconic Batgirl storylines ever. A story that completely changed her history. Did the animated movie hold up?
2022-04-0445 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastFather Brown - Stuck in the Desert - Episode 96Join The Desert Rat today as we begin a trilogy featuring popular European television series. First up is the cycle pedaling priest, with a nose for solving criminal riddles-Father Brown. Britbox Episode One. Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com
2022-03-3058 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastKnight Rider (1982) ReviewToday Karl takes you on a retro TV review ride with Knight Rider (1982) another classic television show about car mixed with crime drama. Former police officer and Vietnam veteran Michael Long is shot in an ambush but nursed back to health by a billionaire who, in addition to saving Long's life, also rebuilds his car as the indestructible and A.I. infused KITT. He also reconstructs Long's face and bestows on him a new identity - Michael Knight.
2022-03-2428 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastHi Mom - Stuck in the Desert Podcast - Episode 95This week's Stuck In the Desert reviews some of Hollywood's attempts to capture the fury and grandeur that is Mother Nature on a cleaning spree! The Desert Rat will be crouched behind that rock outcropping during the production, doing his best to avoid detection and exercising the better part of valor... contact The Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com  Support my tag team partner, dirtydawgmes on Patreon Stop Killing Each Other!
2022-03-2357 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastThe Wizard of Oz - Stuck in the Desert Podcast - Episode 94Join The Desert Rat on the Yellow Brick Road this episode as we look back on the movie classic, The Wizard of Oz. Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com  Support my tag team partner, dirtydawgmes on Patreon Stop Killing Each Other!
2022-03-1658 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastIncredible Hulk issue 181 - 1st Appearance of WolverineThe popular X-Men character Wolverine actually first appeared in the pages of the Incredible Hulk issue 181. A battle between the Hulk and the Wendigo was interrupted by the mysterious Canadian special agent superhero. Wolverine's character would become more hashed out as the years went by but still with a mysterious element to us. Join Karl from WhenItWasCool.com as he reviews Incredible Hulk issue 181.
2022-03-1526 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastGrandma's Stuff and School Days - When It Was Cool PodcastKarl and Tonya return with the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast to discuss nostalgia and retro fun. Tonya has been helping sort out her grandmother's estate and has found some really nostalgic old items there including a time capsule of her cousin's old school yearbooks which are rocking some late 1980s and early 1990s fun. Plus, we revisit our own school days and wonder if certain things still exist. It's fun walk down times past on your source for retro pop culture - WhenItWasCool.com
2022-03-1054 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool Podcast10-4 - Trucker movies and shows - Stuck in the Desert PodcastJoin The Desert Rat this week for an episode of Good Trucks and Truckers Gone Bad! Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com
2022-03-091h 03When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastLucy Meets Superman - I Love Lucy SE6 EP13 ReviewI've got a retro TV review for you today. The famous episode of I Love Lucy where Lucy tries to pass herself off as Superman at her kid's birthday party only to, predictably, mess things up. But the real Superman (George Reeves) swoops in to  save the day. A really fun and iconic sitcom episode from the classic TV era. Streaming on the Roku app.
2022-03-0325 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastColumbo - Stuck in the Desert - Episode 91Let's take a ride today in the "Beatupmobile" of Lt. Columbo as he bumbles his way into jailing this week's murderer! Peter Falk as an actor, and Columbo specifically are touched on in this episode. Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com Support my tag team partner, dirtydawgmes on Patreon Stop Killing Each Other!
2022-02-2355 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWIWC Saga of Hulk Hogan and the AWA World titleJoin pro wrestling historian Karl Stern from When It Was Cool as he looks in depth at the history of WWE legend Hulk Hogan before he became WWF champion in 1984. Did he hold a world championship before then in the AWA? It's complicated. A detailed deep dive into the history of pop culture and pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. Part of our new Monday drop of shows on the When It Was Cool podcast network. This show was previously available to our Patreon supporters.
2021-08-1650 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastUphill Both Ways Podcast - Nobody Loves the Hulk - Episode 108Lois Lane, Mary Jane Watson, and Veronica Lodge - what do they all have in common? They're non-powered love interests of comic book characters. While there are plenty of couples in comic books, most of them don't last long or, when they do, both parties have extraordinary abilities. So Joseph and Mike decided to take a hike up Mt. Retromore and discuss those love interests and each list their top four. The guys discuss what got them into comics, when they realized they were collectors, and more.
2021-07-221h 14When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWhen It Was Cool - The Muppet Show - Episode 118It's time to put on make-up, it's time to get things right, it's time for When It Was Cool to cover the return of the original Muppet Show to television via the Disney Plus streaming app. All your favorites like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and more along with their legendary 1970s guest stars like Elton John, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Mark Hamill, and many more. Karl and Tonya discuss the fun that is The Muppet Show yeahhhh!
2021-02-2637 minWhen It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWhen It Was Cool Podcast - 1980s Music Fun - Episode 117We have been burning up playlists on YouTube lately and Karl is an expert in all things retro music. We talk about classic rock and pop and discuss many legendary and forgotten acts including The Police, Simply Red, Genesis, Robert Palmer, David Bowie, Madonna, Morris Day and the Time, John Mellencamp, Hall and Oates, Laura Brannigan, Survivor, Loverboy, Heart, and much more! A super fun (and hopefully informative) show!
2021-02-111h 10When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastUphill Both Ways Podcast - I Wanna Rock - Episode 98The Bangles, Stephanie Mills, John Paragon, and... Don Felder? What do these people have in common? The answer may amaze you! Cap'n Crunch, Trix, Lucky Charms, Count Chocula, and... Green Onion Chex?!? What do these things have in common? The answer may surprise you! AC/DC, Kansas, Bruce Springsteen, Sparks, and... Danny Elfman? What do they have in common? The answer may astound you! What's New, Mt. Retromore, and the main topic for this episode will make everything crystal clear.
2021-02-041h 04When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWhen It Was Cool Podcast - NBCU's Peacock Network plus Phil Collins and more - Episode 116On this edition of the flagship When It Was Cool podcast we discuss the NBCU's Peacock streaming network which is in the news this week for a deal to absorb the WWE Network into it's service in March. I have gotten the app and I'll tell you what is on there of interest to retro pop culture fans (a lot!) and discuss streaming apps in general. The second half of our show takes a detailed look at the career of Phil Collins, one of the biggest selling pop stars of all time.
2021-01-281h 15When It Was Cool Podcast
When It Was Cool PodcastWhen It Was Cool Podcast - State of Pop Culture and LOST - Episode 115The new When It Was Cool flagship podcast has set sail and on this edition we look at the state of pop culture as 2021 is upon us. What is the future of concerts, movies, music, TV, pro wrestling, sports, and more? Then the second half of the show is a Patreon requested review of one of the greatest ensemble dramas in TV history- LOST! We look at where the show went very right and where it went very wrong and the very mixed success of the actors from the series. Fans of LOST don't miss this one!
2021-01-1456 min