Best Video Store Rewind Podcasts (2024)

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#77 - Seinfeld Part IV: Season 8 1:58:34

4d ago1:58:34

1:58:34

This week, we return to Seinfeld and its new era of sorts. Larry David is out, the stand-up is gone, and the show has gone into Bizarro World! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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#76 - Daytime Soaps: The Stories & Tropes 1:07:49

11d ago1:07:49

1:07:49

This week, we're getting serial with a dive into a ubiquitous daytime TV staple: Soaps! We'll talk about the development, boom, and decline. Plus: Something with a well. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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#75 - The O.J. Chase 1:02:31

19d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

This week, we're talking about a few hours that took place on June 17th 1994. Listen as we discuss why and how America watched as a white Ford Bronco cruised the California freeways with dozens of police in pursuit, and how this ignited a media firestorm. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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#74 - Mortal Kombat II 1:09:07

25d ago1:09:07

1:09:07

This week, we kontinue our khronicle of Mortal Kombat with the second installement! New characters! New fatalities! New stages! And of course: TOASTY! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Be Kind & Rewind: The Rise and Fall of Video Rental Stores 30:58

1M ago30:58

30:58

"Talk to me, Goose!" - Send me a text message Discussing the rise, glory days, and fall of video rental stores Donate to Extra Life 2024: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Ed-Palenik All my links in one convenient place: linktr.ee/steamedhams81By Ed "Steamed Hams" Palenik

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#73 - Seinfeld Part III: Seasons 6 and 7 2:10:11

1M ago2:10:11

2:10:11

This week, Seinfeld returns as the zaniest gets cranked up a notch. We've got pledge drives, gymnasts, label makers, doodles, engagements, soup nazis, and of course... Invitations. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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#72 - The History of Taco Bell 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

This week, we're heading out for a late night snack to a long-established institution: TACO BELL! We'll cover its humble origins, rapid expansion, the Bell-Beefer, and so much more. This one is sure to be a baja blast! Sorry Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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#71 - Mortal Kombat 1:13:48

2M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

This week, we're diving into the pit of an iconic fighting game. We'll cover its development, release, gameplay (and Joe Liberman of course) and talk about just how and why this one achieved such a high degree of popularity. It's MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awm…

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#70 - Department Stores: Details of Retail 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Attention AWM shoppers: This week, we're taking a fond stroll through the aisles of our department store memories. The rise, the decline, and the cold, hard Little Cesar's Kmart Pizza - it's all here! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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#69 - History of The Internet: A Series of Tubes 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

This week, we're logging on to answer that age-old question: "What IS internet anyway?" We'll discuss its rudimentary origins, meteoric growth, and the way it affects our lives to this day. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Iron Eagle - Rewind Review 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

In this episode of Rewind Review we revisit the 1986 the cheesy yet endearing action film Iron Eagle. In memory of Louis Gossett Jr we look back at one of his peak VHS era flicks in this conventionally terrible and simultaneously charming Reagan era American propaganda film

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#68 - Seinfeld Part II: Seasons 4 and 5 2:00:55

2M ago2:00:55

2:00:55

This week, we pick up the Seinfeld chronicle with a venture into the breakthrough season and the shows ascension into the pop culture zeitgeist Contests, close-talkers, low-talkers, pilots, junior mints, babkas, operas, movies, airports, bubble boys - this episode's got it all! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.c…

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#67 - Woodstock 1999: Peace, Love, and WTF 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

This week, we're covering an infamous endeavor from 1999: The third and final Woodstock. We'll cover the planning, the lineups, and of course the issues that have led to the dubious reputation of the 1999 "peace and love" festival. Plus, nu-metal. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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#66 - Super Mario 64: Bits of the Next Generation 1:18:16

3M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

This week, we conclude (or pause?) our Mario series with Nintendo's first 64-Bit entry: Super Mario 64! We'll talk about why this game mattered at the time, and its lasting impact today. PLUS: Something about role-playing. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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Joe & Mike: Father and Son Video Store Memories 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

We close out season 4 with a first for Rental Return as we interview a father and son who both worked at video rental stores. Joe shares amazing stories about his time as the general manager of Canadian chain, The Video Movie Place from 1984-1988, while Mike reveals how much the business changed a decade later when he worked at Blockbuster Video. P…

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#65 - The Mount Rushmore of Candy, featuring Alyssa Marino 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

This week, the wonderful Alyssa Marino is BACK! The three of us tackle a sweet subject: the Mount Rushmore of CANDY! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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#64 - Seinfeld, Part I: Seasons 1 - 3 1:43:35

3M ago1:43:35

1:43:35

This week, we kick off a three-part series about nothing. It's Seinfeld! From the humble beginnings to a diamond in the rough, we'll cover the first three seasons of one of the most unique and groundbreaking sitcoms of its time. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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So You Wanna Collect? 1:25:59

3M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

Join us as we talk about collecting. How we first got into it and some of our interests. All about set collecting, is it the right path for you? Have you always wondered also about the mystique of sealed video games or what collecting apps are out there to help you? Join us as we discuss all of the above and more for beginners of video game collect…

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#63 - 7 Eleven (and Other Very Convenient Stores) 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

This week, we're open 24 hours as we dive into the history and experience of a simple thing in life: the convenience store! We'll cover their conception, expansion, and of course... ubiquity! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Lee 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

Lee joins us to recount his experience working at multiple Movie Gallery stores throughout the state of Iowa. Hear tales of getting peed on while dressed up as The Grinch for in-store events, destroying video store shelves with Spider-Man style shenanigans and so much more! Follow @TRNsocial on X, Instagram, and Facebook for more Rental Return visu…

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#62 - Must See TV: NBC Prime Time 1:34:11

4M ago1:34:11

1:34:11

This week, we're tuning in to NBC to recap its era of prime-time dominance. From the early years of the network schedule to the Thursday night schedule in all its glory, we'll talk all about what made NBC's lineup "must see" for a period of time. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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David 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

David joins us to tell the fascinating tale of working in a privately owned video rental store in Wisconsin from it's opening day in 1999 to it's abrupt closing 8 years later. Plus learn about the documentary he created during the store's final year. Get more details about the doc here http://sevenyearrental.squarespace.com/synopsis/ Follow @TRNsoc…

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Can It Run Doom?: The History of Doom 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

"Talk to me, Goose!" - Send me a text message Today, we're talking about the daddy of the first person shooter genre, DOOM! All my links in one convenient place: linktr.ee/steamedhams81By Ed "Steamed Hams" Palenik

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#61 - 80s & 90s Sitcom Themes: The Mount Rushmore! 2:04:38

4M ago2:04:38

2:04:38

This week, we open up the vault again for an intense ranking of the four best sitcom themes from the 1980s and 1990s! Let us know yours! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast [originally recorded July 2020]By Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Dalibor 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

Dalibor joins us to share stories of working at Blockbuster Video in the early 2000's during the transition from VHS to DVD to streaming, explains how he became the top seller of upgraded memberships and more. Follow @TRNsocial on X, Instagram, and Facebook for more including visuals from our Video Heroes. If you are a former rental store employee …

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#60 - Fast Food: Memories & Failures 1:48:47

4M ago1:48:47

1:48:47

This week, we're opening up the vault! From the Arche Deluxe to the Superbar, we're covering all sorts of Fast Food Memories (and Failures) Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Retro Recall Shorts - A Banjo Kazooie Retrospective 33:16

4M ago33:16

33:16

Join Steve for our first ever retro recall short. A new series that will host a variety of topics in a shorter content form of ~30 minutes or less on the off weeks. Steve discusses some history of the series, his experiences, and even some of the collectibles you can find for the super fans. Enjoy 30 minutes of 3d platforming bliss while we discuss…

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Rob's Video Rental Tales From Down Under 22:23

4M ago22:23

22:23

Rob joins us to share his tales of the first video rental store in Australia, founded by his father in 1980. Lines out the door, Mickey Mouse costumes, gangsters, illegal porn and more! We've never heard wild stories like these before. Press Play now for one of kind stories from Down Under. Follow @TRNsocial on X, Instagram, and Facebook for more i…

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#59 - Crystal Pepsi: Clearly Strange 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

This week, we're examining the transparent history of a curiously clear Cola: CRYSTAL PEPSI! We'll discuss the thought process, the launch, and the unintentional "limited" run that this strange beverage had in the marketplace. Drink up! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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Beat Em Ups 59:00

4M ago59:00

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Join us today as we take you back to a simpler time in gaming when all you had to do was scroll left to right. We're talking about beat em ups today! Nothing like a good ole fashioned brawl on the streets. We discuss about the gaming genre as well as some of our favorites.By Bill, Rom & Steve

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#58 - The Highway: Life in the Fast Lane 1:10:08

5M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

BUCKLE UP! This week we're cruising back to the past to discuss the road more travelled: the highway? Where we're going, we DO need roads. Just drive safely ok? Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Danielle 25:58

5M ago25:58

25:58

Danielle from the No More Late Fees podcast shares her experience working at 4 different Blockbuster Video locations in Florida during the early 2000's, breaks down the daily grind and you won't believe the story she shares at the end about an incident in the video game section. Follow @TRNsocial on X, Instagram, and Facebook for more including vis…

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#57 - The Pat Sajak Show: A Puzzling Choice 1:10:45

5M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

This week, we're staying up late to discuss the oft-forgotten Tonight Show competitor: The Pat Sajak Show?! We'll do our best to solve the puzzle of why CBS offered the Wheel of Fortune Guy a shot against reigning incumbent, Johnny Carson, how it all went, and most importantly, another formidable competitor who entered the fray at the same time. Fo…

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Original Video Game Art 2:06:52

5M ago2:06:52

2:06:52

Join us as we discuss all about the original art that adorned the video game boxes we remember. Todays guest is Dan from the Original Video Game Art (OVGA) Podcast. Understand all about the process by which the art was created, what collectors value, some of the more prominent artists, and we show off some original art pieces.…

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Dirk Marshall 32:12

5M ago32:12

32:12

Dirk Marshall from the VH-US podcast share his fantastic stories about growing up in a mom & pop video rental store during the 80's and 90's. Discover all the awesome promotional items he brought home as a kid, what he did with movie screener tapes, the terrifying tale of cockroaches invading a VCR and so much more! You can check out Dirk's podcast…

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Season 4 Kickoff! 31:55

5M ago31:55

31:55

Rental Return is back for Season 4! In this kickoff episode, Adam and Chad Young (Horror Movie BBQ) introduce the new season of interviews with former video rental store employees, explore a long closed video rental store through instagram, talk about favorite childhood VHS tapes and recent additions to their video collections. Plus, a very special…

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#56 - SEGA: The Consoles 1:44:27

5M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

Welcome to the next level! This week, it's all about SEGA! We'll cover the rise and fall of the video game maker who also happened to be a major player as a console manufacturer for many years. The trials, the tribulations, the 32X - it'll all be covered! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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#55 - Full House: Everywhere We Looked 2:42:37

5M ago2:42:37

2:42:37

This week, we're taking a trip to visit The Tanners. We'll cover the inception, making, and each season of a beloved 80s and 90s sitcom: Full House! So have mercy as we delve into the details and explain just how and why this show captured the hearts and minds of so many. Oh, and CUT IT OUT! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://…

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Reselling with Renebean 1:28:55

5M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Join us with our good friend and Youtuber Renebean as we discuss behind the scenes of his Youtube journey and everything you'd want to know about reselling vide games to build a collection.By Bill, Rom, Steve & Renebean

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#54 - Harding vs Kerrigan: WHY?! 1:11:32

6M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

This week, we'll cover a bizarre yet memorable 1994 incident involving two world-class figure skaters. We'll talk about who, what, where, when, and how. But most importantly: WHY?! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcastBy Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn

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Surviving the Horror of Resident Evil - Part 2 24:39

6M ago24:39

24:39

"Talk to me, Goose!" - Send me a text message Part 2 of the Resident Evil series, dealing with parasites, spores, molds and fungus! Also, the 1 year anniversary of The Unforgettable Luncheon! All my links in one convenient place: linktr.ee/steamedhams81By Ed "Steamed Hams" Palenik

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#53 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island 1:27:22

6M ago1:27:22

1:27:22

This week, we're continue the Mario journey with not a sequel, but a PREQUEL: Yoshi's Island! We'll cover why this is a thing, baby Mario's cry, and of course we'll catch up with all of the wonderful* 1994 Mario games as well! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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To Mod or Not to Mod That Tis the Question 1:39:58

6M ago1:39:58

1:39:58

Join us as we talk console modding. This episode is intended to discuss the most discussed questions around the topic and what type of console improvements are out there. We’ll cover what equipment you need, what are FPGA consoles and why they are a popular option today, and also cover many of the handheld and console mods out there. For handheld c…

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#52 - Y2K: When the World Bugged Out 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week, we take a look back at an odd blip of our memories: The Y2K bug. We'll cover what it is, the hysteria that ensued, and ultimately, why not much happen when the year 2000 rolled around. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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A Home Alone Christmas 1:25:57

6M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Join us for some of our favorite holiday memories. We discuss movies turned video games, are they any good? Often overlooked and some of our favorite Christmas games. Did you know there is a video game Christmas movie? Stay tuned as we explore these questions and end with a special exclusive segment. We have in hand to review with you the original …

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#51 - Home Alone: A Generational Classic 1:48:08

6M ago1:48:08

1:48:08

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! This week, we're eating junk and watching rubbish as we discuss a beloved 90s film: Home Alone. We'll talk its A) making 2) legacy, and D) sequels. Just make sure you go easy on the Pepsi! Crowbars up! Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast…

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#50 - Wrestling Boom of the 1980s 1:44:46

7M ago1:44:46

1:44:46

This week, we're grappling with the explosive popularity of 1980s wrestling! From its odd origins, early popularity and detonation into the pop culture zeitgeist, we're pinning down the weird, wonderful, wacky world of wrestling. From our vantage point, of course. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmp…

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Rental Store Rewind 51:58

7M ago51:58

51:58

Come join us as we take a walk down memory lane to the good ole days of rental stores. Join us as we discuss Blockbuster, Movie Gallery, and more. Do you remember the Pokemon Snap kiosk, candy aisle, rental exclusives and obnoxious stickers on your games? We sure do!By Bill, Rom & Steve

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#49 - Toys R Us: The Biggest Toy Store there Was 1:17:13

7M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

This week, we're discussing the rise, the fall, and the legacy of a beloved memory*: Toys R Us. From bikes to trains to video games, it truly was the biggest toy store there was* - and we'll talk all about why generations of kids didn't want to grow up. Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmpodcast *If …

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Video Game Beginnings 35:34

7M ago35:34

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Join us as we discuss our retro video game beginnings and the start of our podcasting journey. Stay tuned every 2 weeks for a new episode.By Bill, Rom & Steve

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