GLADIATORS, READY! More than thirty years on from the first episode, everyone's favourite Gladiator Jet (aka Diane Youdale), journalist David Blackmore and producer Paul Noddings are turning back the clock to celebrate the glory days of the best Saturday night family show on British TV in the 1990s. Joined by special guests, they will be learning about the stories and characters who made Gladiators what it was, and their lives before, during and after the show.
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Remember getting stuck in Zelda, only to discover the secret you were missing the next day? Or being jealous of the kid who had Nintendo Power? In the internet age when you get stuck in a game, it's easy to find the solution online. Too easy. On Retro Reset, we're gaming like it's 199X-- no guides, no GameFAQs, no internet. We're resetting our brain console and relearning how to discover the worlds of gaming for ourselves.
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My So-Called Whatever is a weekly 80’s/90’s nostalgia and NKOTB podcast (New Kids on the Block) based on awkward moments and experiences of two life-long friends and their listeners. If you love New Kids on the Block, you'll love our biweekly "Block Party" episodes where we share NKOTB fan stories from our listeners or even get lucky enough to have a special guest. Be sure to check out our Original Cover Girl episode where we find and talk to the Original Hangin' Tough Cover Girl - or dive i ...
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Step 299 - New Kids on the SYNC: A NKOTB NSYNC Mashup Episode
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Join us this episode as we discuss the new New Kids on the Block song, "Kids", and the new NSYNC song, "Paradise". We will be on hiatus until the week of May 1, 2024. Also, if you are wondering what the heck is up with the episode image - you can thank AI.
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Step 298 - Block Party #160: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Christina and Jenn
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Join us this week with two amazing New Kids on the Block fan stories from the vault from our friends, Christina & Jenn!
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Step 297 - Internet Love, Friendship, and Burger King
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Join us this week as we hear some really amazing Internet love stories as well as an Internet friendship story from our listeners. We also tangent as always and discuss many other things including Burger King.
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Step 296 - The Early Days of the Internet
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This week, we take a trip back in time to the 90's and early 2000's to remember what things were like in the early days of the Internet (or "The Net" as we used to call it lol).
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Step 295 - Block Party #159: Cruise Moments with Shawn & Michelle
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It's ANOTHER Block Party! Tune in this episode and hear some amazing cruise moments recorded by our friends Michelle & Shawn! We would LOVE to hear your stories (80's/90's & NKOTB related) and we would LOVE to hear them - IN YOUR VOICE! Send us your stories via voice memo, or call our partyline at 857-271-1047...and you can still send us your stori…
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S3 E12: The One With Comet & Dragon
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For the last episode in this series of The GladPod, we are joined by two of the brand-new stars of Gladiators Australia 2024: Comet (Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas) and Dragon (Tyson Pedro). Di, Dave and Producer Paul talk to this epic pair about how they've been feeling transforming into their Gladiatorial alter-egos, which Events they've thrived on in th…
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Step 294 - Block Party #158: Carnegie 2023 Quick Recap, Charlene Goes to Joe's Podumentary, a "Why Are We Not Dead" Update from Brooke, and 80's/90's Secrets from Our Listeners
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Lots to unpack this episode! First, Nikki does a quick recap of Carnegie 2023, Charlene sends us an audio message and talks about her experience at the Gary Marshall Theater at Joe's Podumentary, we hear a couple funny secret stories from our listeners and last - we get an unexpected "Why Are We Not Dead" update from Brooke! You won't want to miss …
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The Gladiators are back! Join 3 legendary OG Gladiators Jet (Diane Youdale), Saracen (Mike Lewis) and Rebel (Jennifer Stoute) as they get together with David Blackmore and Producer Paul to sit down and reveal what they really thought of the brand-new series of Gladiators on BBC One and iPlayer. Who are their favourite Gladiators? What did they thin…
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Step 293 - Block Party #157: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories From Our Friends Jennifer and Robbie
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We're continuing the Block Party and are sharing two brand new NKOTB fan stories from our new friends Jennifer and Robbie!
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Dive into Gladiators history with Ace (Warren Furman) on this week's GladPod episode. From failed Contender to Series 5 Gladiator legend, he spills exclusive stories about his Gladiatorial journey, including how a chocolate biscuit led to the birth of his iconic Gladiator name Ace. Join David and Producer Paul for an episode filled with surprises, …
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Step 292 - Block Party #156: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Kelley and Julie!
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Welcome to the Block Party! We ain’t leaving out NOBODY - especially not our friends Kelley and Julie! Listen this episode as we discuss our winter storm and hear two amazing Joey McIntyre themed stories from our friends Julie and Kelley. Happy 2024 everyone!
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Embark on Rio’s journey of becoming the undefeated Queen of Duel from Series 5 (1996). Rio, aka Jane Omorogbe, shares her extraordinary story – from serving in the ambulance service to conquering the heights of Gladiator fame (whilst also discovering her fear of heights!). Tune in for a riveting conversation with this fan favourite, as she reveals …
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Step 291 - You Were My First Boyfriend
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Join us (Brooke & Nikki) this week as we talk about the documentary we watched titled "You Were My First Boyfriend" which you can also watch NOW on Max!
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Dive into 90s nostalgia with Muff Murfin, the maestro behind Gladiators' iconic theme tune! Join Di, Dave, and Producer Paul as they uncover the story behind this unforgettable musical masterpiece.
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In Series 2, the arena witnessed the meteoric rise of Zodiac, the first new female Gladiator, who left Contenders seeing stars! Join our hosts Dave, Di, and Producer Paul as they sit down with the phenomenal Gladiator herself, Kate Staples. Get ready for the untold tales, the epic highs, and the heart-wrenching lows that marked her incredible Gladi…
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Khan (Radosav Nekic) was determined to get a part on Gladiators, finally securing his place on the team in Series 6, 1997. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod about how he eventually got on the show, his famous training partner, a brutal battle with Gladiator Shark and his love of chickens!?…
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Once again, The GladPod goes international! This week's guest is American Gladiators legend, Ice aka Lori Fetrick. Ice joins Di, David and Producer Paul to talk about how she joined "the stupidest show she'd ever seen", toured across America, competed in the UK as part of the International Gladiators team and the sad demise of the American Gladiato…
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Catch up with us (Brooke & Nikki) as we discuss the last 3+ months
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Shadow (Jefferson King) was the original Gladiators team leader and undisputed King of Duel! On this week's GladPod he chats to Di, David and Producer Paul about his memories of being a Gladiator and his controversial and explosive exit from the show...
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Hawk (Aleks Georgijev) was the first and only Welsh Gladiator on the original series, joining Gladiators in Series 1 back in 1992. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod to discuss his Gladiatorial career and why now is the right time for him to take a trip down memory lane...
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She was the very first Gladiator to be hired in the UK and Nikki Diamond aka Scorpio will be fondly remembered by many GladFans as the undisputed Queen of the Wall. She joins Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David to lift the lid on her time on the show.
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She's one of the original Gladiators and one of only four OGs to remain until the final series, Kim Betts aka Lightning joins Dave, Di and Producer Paul to lift the lid on her time on Gladiators
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Step 289 - Block Party #155: Solo Joe at the Cape Cod Melody Tent
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Join us this week for a patchwork quilt of an episode - pieced together for all of you with love - of our experience at Solo Joe at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.
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We're back. -- Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgamingBy Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey
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Step 288 - Block Party #154: Happy Anniversary and NKOTB Fan Stories from Our Friends Amber and Sarah
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Join us this episode as we wish ourselves a happy 6th anniversary and hear some amazing New Kids on the Block fan stories from our friends Amber and Sarah.
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Step 287 - Catch Up and Whatever With Brooke and Nikki
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Listen in this week as we catch up on life and talk about all the things.
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Step 286 - Block Party #153: BlockCon Recap with Charlene!
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Join us this episode as we invite our West Coast MSCW Correspondent, Charlene (that’s her official title), to talk to us ALL about her BlockCon 2023 experience!
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Step 285 - Block Party #152: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Katie and Christina
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Join us this episode for a New Kids on the Block Block Party episode where we hear two amazing NKOTB fan stories from our friends Katie and Christina
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Step 284 - NKOTB and Boyband Fan Stories from Our Friends Stephanie, Diane, and Brandy
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Join us this episode as we hear some pretty awesome NKOTB and boyband related stories from our friends Stephanie, Diane, and Brandy
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Step 283 - Block Party #151: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories from Our Friends Jen and Kelley-Mo
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We have some amazing episodes for you this episode! Our friend Jen shares an adorable Joey Mac story from the early 2000's and our friend Kelley-Mo shares her Maryland NKOTB adventure!
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Step 282 - Nostalgic Stories from Our Friends Lauren and Jessica
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Join us this episode as we hear from our friend Lauren who is a somewhat new Blockhead (but also loves cons) and our friend Jessica who is a HUGE Pee Wee Herman / Paul Reubens fan. Don't forget to send us your nostaigic stories to mysocalledwhatever@gmail.com
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Step 281: Block Party #150 - A Fun Chat With Our Friend Becky
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Join us this episode as we chat with our long-time friend, Becky.
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Step 280 - Block Party #149: NKOTB Fan Stories from Our Friends Mel and Becky
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Welcome to the Block Party - we ain't leavin' out NOBODY! Join us this week as we hear some really great New Kids on the Block fan stories from our friends Mel and Becky
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Listen in this episode as we hear Valentine's Day stories from our friends Christina and Jerusha!
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Step 278: Block Party #148 - Baby Blockheads!
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Listen in this episode as Brooke and I talk to our new baby blockhead friends Christina, Marina, Avery, and Emmi!
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Join us this week as we (Brooke & Nikki) chat about 2022 and dream about 2023. 2023 is going to be OUR YEAR!
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Step 276 - Block Party #147: Our NKOTB Cruise 2022 Experience Part 3 and Legendary Moments From Our Friends Stacy, Katie, and Christina
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Join us this week as we dive into part three of our NKOTB Cruise 2022 Experience and hear LEGENDARY moments from first-time cruiser Stacy and our friends Katie and Christina.
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Step 275 - Block Party #146: NKOTB Chat With Our Friend Naomi From the Dope Nostalgia Podcast
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Join us this week as we chat with our friend, Naomi, from the Dope Nostalgia Podcast.
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Step 274 - Block Party #145: NKOTB Cruise 2022 Recap Part 2
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Join us this week as we dive into the second part of our 2022 NKOTB Cruise experience and hear some #Legendary moments from our friends Jackie and Kelley
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Step 273 - Block Party #144: NKOTB Cruise 2022 Recap Part 1
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Join us this week as we (Nikki and Brooke) recap the beginning of our NKOTB cruise.
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Step 272 - Block Party #143: A Fun NKOTB Chat with Our Friend Ashley
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Join us this week as we chat New Kids, New Kids Cruise, and all of the things with our friend Ashley.
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Bonus Episode: The One With The 30th Anniversary
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Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David are joined by special guests and GladFans as they mark 30 years to the day since Gladiators first appeared on UK TV screens way back on October 10 1992. We hear from Lightning (Kim Betts), Zodiac (Kate Staples), Scorpio (Nikki Diamond), Diesel (Daz Crawford), Vogue (Suzie Cox), Siren (Ali Paton), Re…
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We're back! Join us this week as we talk to our friend Kelly K about boybands, movie locations, and NKOTB of course!
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Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk. Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!By Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey
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Step 270 - Block Party #142: NKOTB Cruise Q&A With Rattail and Cruise Expert, Christina
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Join us this week as we welcome our friends - first-time NKOTB Cruisers Rattail and NKOTB Cruise expert, Christina. We will dive into some cruise do's and don'ts as well as address some questions that we received from our community.
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Step 269 - Our Bangor Backstreet Boys Experience
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Join us this week as we discuss our hometown Backstreet Boys concert and meet and greet experience
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Bonus Episode: The One With The Reboot Reports
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With reports that the BBC is planning to bring Gladiators back to our screens after a 22-year hiatus since the original ITV series ended, fan favourite Jet, Dave and Producer Paul are back with a one-off episode with special guests.By Nikki Diamond, Emily Diamond, David Blackmore, James Crossley, Paul Noddings, Diane Youdale, Damo Cosgrove, Scott Poultney, Tomi Jones, Craig Bethel, Tony Foxton
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Step 268 - Block Party #141: Our NKOTB Mixtape Tour 2022 Breakdown Part 2
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Join us this episode as we discuss the second part of our New Kids on the Block Mixtape Tour 2022 experience.
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Step 267 - Block Party #140: Our NKOTB Mixtape Tour 2022 Breakdown Part 1
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Join us this week as we discuss our first New Kids on the Block Mixtape Tour 2022 concert at Mohegan Sun. We want to hear your Mixtape Tour and NKOTB stories - so send them in to mysocalledwhatever@gmail.com
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Playing the bad guy was a winning formula for Wolf, AKA Michael Van Wijk - the best known baddie in the business who had a legion of fans and only wanted to be loved. He joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for an unmissable GladPodBy Diane Youdale, Paul Noddings, David Blackmore, Michael Van Wijk
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