Best Pop Culture Preservation Society Podcasts (2024)

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Our Purple Rain Book Report: SUPERSIZED EDITION 1:38:31

16h ago1:38:31

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In honor of Purple Rain’s 40th ANNIVERSARY, we’re replaying our in-depth discussion of this iconic Gen X blockbuster and the music that made this movie unforgettable. LISTEN NOW for a SUPERSIZED conversation where we open with a tribute to the GenX icons we've recently lost and talk about the 40th anniversary celebrations for Purple Rain happening …

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Thirty20Eight #316 (S8:E10) Goin' Down the Bayou (A WDW Trip Report!) 42:23

32m ago42:23

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Matt and Kevin travel down the bayou to examine Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the latest from Walt Disney World. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you can, we would love your monetary support as we embark on eight great seasons of the show. You can make a donation via VENMO or PAYPAL. If you're in need of graphic design or logo…

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Those Coming of Age Classics From Your Gen X Library & "The Genius of Judy Blume" 1:05:09

4d ago1:05:09

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If we get real about the books we read in the Gen X era, there might be one category that helped us the most -- the books we passed around our classrooms and hid under our mattresses because they brazenly talked about all the messiness of growing up (like bodies, babies, boobs and body odor). These were the guidebooks for our own coming of age jour…

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From Gauchos to Garanimals: 70s & 80s Fashion, SUPERSIZED EDITION 1:09:10

15d ago1:09:10

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Slip into that satin jacket and slide into those Topsiders, because today, after a SUPERSIZED opening about audio books (naturally), the PCPS is taking a very comprehensive look back on the stone-cold, far-out fashions of the 70s and 80s! Velour, terry cloth, satin, and ruffles, the girls will share their favorite hits, misses, and style icons. Who…

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Thirty20Eight #315 (S8:E9) The Donald Wears Prada (Donald Duck's Theme Park Fashion) 1:10:07

6d ago1:10:07

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Matt and Kevin celebrate Donald Duck's 90th birthday with a look at the many looks of theme park Donald Duck. SUPPORT THE SHOW! There's no better time to support the show than with a GLORIOUS 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. Also, if you have the means, please support us financially (we are listener supported) with a donation via VENMO or PA…

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Thirty20Eight #314 (S8:E8) The Country Bear Vacation Hoedown! 47:08

8d ago47:08

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Matt and Kevin celebrate summer this week as they relive punny and ridiculous moments from the long-forgotten, yet beloved, Country Bear Vacation Hoedown at Disneyland and WDW. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Help keep the show on the air with a small or large donation at VENMO or PAYPAL! Donations go toward research and authentic texts, audio recordings for the…

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From Jaws to Dirty Dancing: Summer Movie Blockbusters of the GenX Era: SUPERSIZED Edition 1:29:52

12d ago1:29:52

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Join us for a SUPERSIZED edition of one of our most popular episodes, "From Jaws to Dirty Dancing: Summer Movies of the GenX Era" with an all new opening. Learn what year had the highest grossing box office summer and hear how we provide Hollywood with some food for thought when it comes to today's movie making. We can thank Generation X for many t…

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Thirty20Eight #313 (S8:E7) Disney Attraction Walk-Throughology 1:17:56

17d ago1:17:56

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Matt and Kevin count down and tour the best Disney attraction walk-throughs here and abroad. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we continue on with Season 8, we invite you to support the show with GLORIOUS 5-star reviews on the Apple Podcast App, OR you may leave a monetary donation through VENMO or PAYPAL. If you have a podcast or business and are looking for g…

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Andrew McCarthy's Brat Pack Unpacked: Let's Talk About "BRATS" 1:10:38

20d ago1:10:38

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Welcome to this emergency episode of The Pop Culture Preservation Society -- smack dab in the middle of our series of summer reruns, supersized with all new conversations. But something happened on June 13th that necessitated this disruption of our summer hiatus. And that is that Andrew McCarthy's documentary BRATS was released -- in which he explo…

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Shaun Cassidy - The Bucket List Interviews: SUPERSIZED EDITION 1:36:34

27d ago1:36:34

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A year later we are supersizing our Shaun Cassidy interview with an opening editorial on this very special, in-depth, and thoughtful conversation. And it is special. Shaun drops nuggets about playing softball with Alice Cooper, clubbing with David Bowie, and riding trikes with little Ronnie Howard before revealing his true feelings about all those …

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Thirty20Eight #312 (S8:E6) The ABC Sound Stage Monster Sound Stage Show Show 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Matt and Kevin explore the history of the Monster Sound Show, ABC Sound Stage Show, Path of the Jedi, and Mickey and Minnie Shorts Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for supporting the 3028 for EIGHT SEASONS! There's no better time than now to leave a donation for the show. The 3028 is listener supported, so …

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ONJ and The Great Grease Debate: SUPERSIZED EDITION 1:27:21

1M ago1:27:21

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Today it’s once again YOUR pick for our movie-themed rerun, and we’re making it SUPERSIZED with an all new conversation about a recent podcast episode we loved on John Travolta’s trilogy in the late 70s. (See podcast link below.) Then join us for the episode we never intended to be a tribute — but sadly became one just five days after recording thi…

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On Your FM Dial: 1983 -- SUPERSIZED EDITION 1:32:13

1M ago1:32:13

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Welcome to this summer rerun of on your FM dial 1983. Just like when you were a kid, and all the TV shows went away for the summertime, and you watched all those shows, and reruns, we're doing the same thing here at the Pop Culture Preservation Society. But this episode is going to be SUPERSIZED! We've added a fun opening conversation where we chat…

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John Sebastian and Our Viral Moment 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

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What do singer-songwriter John Sebastian and hip-hop producer Pete Rock have in common? They were both instrumental in the Pop Culture Preservation Society’s first viral moment. Learn why the “Welcome Back, Kotter” theme song brought thousands of new followers to the PCPS and the surprising demographic of many of those followers. We take a trip dow…

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Thirty20Eight #311 (S8:E5) NintendoLand, USA! (Part One) 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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Matt and Kevin explore the unique history of Nintendo, from Japan to the United States. SUPPORT THE SHOW The 3028 is currently LISTENER SUPPORTED! The best way to support the show is with a donation to Venmo or Paypal. Proceeds help host the show, purchase historical texts, fund research, and keep the show archives open. If you're in need of graphi…

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PCPS Town Hall: YOUR Questions (and ours) Answered! 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

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Join us for another Town Hall episode, where we answer some of your fun questions! Things get silly — and surprisingly serious — as we talk about everything from our favorite now-defunct mall store to who would play us in a TV movie to wondering if we’d have been friends in middle school. (And trust us, our answers are NOT what you’d expect!) Who t…

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Thirty20Eight #310 (S8:E4) Goofy About Disney Theme Parks! 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks and identify Goofy scenes, attractions, and settings! SUPPORT THE SHOW A quick reminder that the 3028 is LISTENER SUPPORTED! There's no better time to leave a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. You can also donate to the show via PAYPAL or VENMO. If your small business or podcast needs graphics or logos, …

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The Gen X Middle School Dance: Therapy Not Included 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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At no time were our full range of GenX adolescent emotions more keenly felt than the night of the middle school dance. It was a night of awkward crushes, questionable dance moves, and enough pre-teen angst to rival a Judy Blume novel. Join Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle as they share their most memorable middle school dance memories along with the s…

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Thirty20Eight #309 (S8:E3) Disney-MGM Studios Super Soapy & Star Warsy Weekends 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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Matt and Kevin look back on the 35th anniversary of the Disney-MGM Studios and explore Super Soap & Star Wars Weekends! SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is listener supported! Thank you so much for downloading and listening to the show. If you'd like to make a donation to support us, please leave what you can via VENMO or PAYPAL. If you need graphic art …

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USA for Africa and "The Greatest Night In Pop" 59:43

2M ago59:43

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You thought you knew the story behind We Are The World, one of the best-selling songs of all time? Watch The Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix and listen to this episode, and we bet you’ll think again. We’re breaking down this incredible documentary story (which sometimes includes way too many main characters!) and bringing you our favorite revelati…

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Thirty20Eight #308 (S8:E2) Unhidden Mickeys! 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks and point out Unhidden Mickeys that help set the scene for attractions and lands. SUPPORT THE SHOW! It's never a bad time to support the show with a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. Also, you can support us monetarily at VENMO or PAYPAL any time of day or year! If you need graphic design work for your p…

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Benji: GenX's Top Dog 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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If Generation X had a dog, it would (without a doubt) be Benji, the scrappy little terrier who barked his way into our hearts in 1974 … and remains there to this day. Join us as we (rather passionately!) relive this iconic movie scene by scene and bark by bark, still getting traumatized by the sight of those kids in GAGS and that awful KICK (if you…

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Charlie's Angels: Which Angel are You? 1:14:03

3M ago1:14:03

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Once upon a time there were three little girls who religiously followed three little girls who went to the police academy. And they were each assigned very hazardous duties – like watching TV and absorbing everything it taught them about being a woman. But growing up took them away from all of that. And now they work for YOU! As podcasters! Where t…

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Thirty20Eight #307 (S8:E1) - A Trip to the 1964 World's Fair! 1:13:11

3M ago1:13:11

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Matt and Kevin kick off Season 8 with a trip to the 1964 World's Fair and showcase their season series. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for listening to the 3028 as we kick off Season EIGHT! Whaaat?! To support the show, you can leave us a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. We also accept monetary support (if you can) via Venmo and Paypal.…

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Afternoon Delight: TV Reruns and the Gen X Childhood 1:25:33

3M ago1:25:33

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Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip …” You’re singing the end of that song now, aren’t you? (You’re welcome.) That’s because the TV shows from the 50s and 60s that reran constantly during our Gen X childhoods took up entire afternoons, weekends, and summer vacations. They were our after-school friends, our babysitte…

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Andy Gibb: Our Everlasting Love - Part 2 1:03:48

3M ago1:03:48

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In part 2 of our tribute to Andy Gibb, we discuss his songs, his frequent duets with the biggest stars in Hollywood, his partnerships (both in the tabloids and IRL), and the true depth of his struggle with mental health -- all of which is spoken about so eloquently by Andy Gibb's only daughter on the only source sanctioned by his estate, officaland…

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Thirty20Eight #306 - Captain Swizzles in the World (A Disney Trip Report!) 1:39:41

4M ago1:39:41

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Kevin, Matt, and Turkey Leg Jeff tour the most recent updates at Epcot and cruise the mighty Sassagoula River to Port Orleans French Quarter. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we close out our hiatus and return to regularly scheduled programming, we want to remind you that the 3028 show is LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you can make a monetary donation, please do so. Y…

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Andy Gibb: Our Everlasting Love 1:17:50

3M ago1:17:50

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After three years of requests from listeners, it's finally here -- the PCPS's tribute to one of the biggest teen idols of the Gen X era, Andy Gibb. He was our everything, our everlasting love, and today's episode will introduce his story and delve into his music with the blessing of Andy Gibb's only child, Peta Gibb Weber. From his beginning as a m…

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Thirty20Eight #305 - Eccentric Early Epcot Shows (feat. Splashtacular!) 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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Matt and Kevin dive into SUPER WEIRD early Epcot shows, featuring Splashtacular! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Right now is a great time to support the 3028 as we prepare for Season 8! You can leave a donation via PAYPAL or VENMO at any time. Donations go toward show hosting, server space, show equipment, research material, and more! If you're in need of graph…

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Judy Blume's Forever...Living on Forever 49:19

4M ago49:19

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While Michelle hits the slopes to celebrate her birthday, Carolyn and Kristin chat about the staying power of Judy Blume's classic "Forever," the book's cover and the upcoming Netflix series based on the novel. Then stick around for an encore presentation of episode 6, "Judy Blume Forever" where the girls get serious — and silly — about how they we…

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Thirty20Eight #304 - Disney's World of Videopolis! 56:54

4M ago56:54

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Matt and Kevin explore the history of Disney's Videopolis - East, West, and Beyond! SUPPORT THE SHOW As we roar toward Season 8 of the 3028, we hope you'll help us reach our goal of $3028! We continue to be listener supported on the 3028, and you can help support the show via a donation through Venmo or Paypal. Kevin Quigley is also taking commissi…

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Still Traumatized by LHOTP 42:55

4M ago42:55

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After a BRAND NEW opening conversation about the upcoming Little House on The Prairie 50th celebration, we’re replaying one of our most fun conversations! TiKTok sensation Raven Stone (@MrStoneAuthor) joins us for a hilarious conversation about a few of the more traumatic episodes of LHOTP. Why the heck things did things have to be so terrifying al…

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Thirty20Eight #303 - Cedar Point Park (A Club 28 Special) 1:33:57

4M ago1:33:57

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Matt and Kevin examine the long history of Cedar Point Park in Ohio, the oldest theme park on American soil. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we prepare for Season 8 of the 3028, we want to thank you for supporting the show with 5-star reviews on the Apple Podcast App and monetary donations. We know there are many Disney podcasts, so we sincerely appreciate yo…

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AM Radio Gold Rewind: 1977 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

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Join us for an encore presentation of AM Radio Gold: 1977, celebrating the songs we heard when AM radio was king, featuring an all new introduction recorded while we prepare for one of our most anticipated episodes ever (hint: okay it's Andy Gibb😲❤️🎉). We'll give you a sneak peek of our thoughts from this very personal and surprisingly emotional to…

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Thirty20Eight #302 - Remember the MATTgic! (A WDW Trip Report) 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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Matt and Kevin look at the latest updates inside Epcot and tour Walt Disney World during the 2024 Festival of the Arts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for supporting the 3028 with your donations and 5-star reviews. We are currently LISTENER SUPPORTED on the 3028, and we would be forever grateful for a monetary contribution to the show and our …

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