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From Garage to Garage Without the Open Road
There’s something undeniably thrilling about hitting the open road on a motorcycle: the roar of the engine, the wind on your face, and the freedom of the horizon ahead. But …
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Highlights From the 1990 JC Penny Christmas Catalog
In my neck of the woods, the Christmas season always officially kicked off with the arrival of the yearly Sears Wish Book and JC Penny catalog, which was usually sometime …
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Classic Halloween Specials You Might Have Forgotten About
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 …
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The Simplicity and Nostalgia of Atari Video Games
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 …
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My Favorite Episodes of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
It’s time to dig in deep and talk about one of my favorite cartoons of all time….G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. As a kid, I fell in love with …
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What Every Red Hot Chili Peppers Fan Needs
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 …
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Weekend Flashbacks and Weekend Streaming: A Look At Then and Now
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 …
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MTV’s 1992 New Year’s Eve Special
In those years before I had my driver’s license and could go hang out with friends on New Year’s Eve, my plans always included finding some New Year’s Eve special …
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My Essential Christmas Watch List
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 …
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TRN Time Machine Podcast: Retro Rumble Thanksgiving Special
In this very special episode from the TRN archives, Jason Gross (RIP) and myself got through several food-themed battles in honor of Thanksgiving. Hearing Jason’s voice always brightens my day, …