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Marc Summers Mystery Magical Tour
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Classic Halloween Specials You Might Have Forgotten About

October 23, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

We’re coming up on the last weekend before Halloween, and I don’t know about you, but it’s supposed to be wet and cool in my neck of the woods. While …

Atari
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The Simplicity and Nostalgia of Atari Video Games

August 24, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

Before gaming became a cinematic, open-world spectacle, it was something far more elemental, and in many ways, more magical. For those who grew up in the late ’70s and early …

Red Hot Chili Peppers
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What Every Red Hot Chili Peppers Fan Needs

May 21, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

For fans of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the connection to the band runs deep—beyond just their music. The iconic blend of funk, rock, and punk, combined with emotionally charged …

Old Television
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Weekend Flashbacks and Weekend Streaming: A Look At Then and Now

May 20, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

The way people consume entertainment has transformed dramatically over the past few decades. From the excitement of weekend video store runs to the ease of weekday streaming marathons, technology and …

Christmas Movies
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My Essential Christmas Watch List

December 21, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

Every December as Christmas approaches, my primetime viewing calendar fills up with Christmas movies, shows, and specials. It’s one of my favorite parts of the season and is possibly one …

Retro Gaming
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Finding Your Perfect Gaming Setup

October 15, 2024 Mickey Lee 0

Building the perfect gaming setup is an exciting process for gamers, whether you’re just starting or upgrading your current gear. From finding the right equipment to securing great deals and …

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An Appalachian Christmas Carol

December 15, 2023 Mickey Lee 0

For this post, I’m presenting a special podcast that was presented on The Retro Network last year. This tale stars yours truly as I spin a tale of Christmas wonder …

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Highlights From the 1984 Montgomery Ward Catalog

December 14, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

As I’ve said before, nothing reminds me of Christmases gone by more than browsing through old catalogs. As a kid, I could sit for hours looking through the many pages …

LEGO Pirates
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Highlights From the 1989 Lego Catalog

August 15, 2022 Mickey Lee 0

You probably remember from past posts that I’ve always loved LEGO. In fact, I’d put LEGO at a solid number three right behind G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe …

Dino Pebbles Cereal
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Dino Pebbles Cereal

August 2, 2022 Mickey Lee 2

Recently I talked about some old junk foods that I had missed out on. Well, here’s another one… Post cereals have made some real winners in their time, and possibly …

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