LOOKING BACK AT THE BEST AND WORST OF MOVIES, TV, COMICS, CARTOONS, AND MORE FROM THE 80S & 90S UP TO TODAY
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 14, 2015
Tuesday Apr 14, 2015
"Let's go for a ride."
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
Travis & Xavier are back with another special commentary episode! Keeping with the theme of 80's cartoon franchises, this time they set their sights on the 1990 smash-hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Throughout the movie they reminisce their favorite scenes, moments, and one-liners! They also touch on the sequels that follow the movie as well. Before they get the movie going, they do a quick review of the highs and lows of the Michael Bay-produced 2014 movie. Now let's start the show! The class is Podcast 101, your instructor is Pop Culture Rewind!
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Who doesn't want to punch Michael Bay in the face? Or slap around Tim Burton? Or ask Nicolas Cage why he can't say no to a role?? All these guys used to be great! What the heck happened? Well, Travis & Xavier try to find out as they deep dive into the fall from grace of some of Hollywood's most respected, well achieved actors and directors and look at the when and how they fell off and what it would take to get them back to their former glory. You don't want to miss this one, so hit the download button and enjoy!
Tuesday Mar 03, 2015
Tuesday Mar 03, 2015
In this episode, Travis & Chris are joined by Jeff from the Deep in the Horror of Texas podcast to help chime in on this years' Oscars. They review the show and give their thoughts on the winners and losers of the biggest award show of the year. From there they discuss the flipside of the Oscars and talk about the "winners" from the Razzies. Oh, and what happens when someone suffers from the Oscar Curse? What award should just go away? Hit the download button to find out! Also, in the Pop Culture Pause, we reflect on Leonard Nimoy, the new Alien movie, and our thoughts on the controversial Power Ranger fan film.
Thursday Feb 19, 2015
Thursday Feb 19, 2015
Super Fuzz? Ice Pirates? Last Starfighter? Travis & Xavier take a look back at some their favorite forgotten movies they watched when they were kids growing up in the 80s. Specifically the more obscure movies that don't get any attention nowadays, some for good reason. What was the plot of the Neverending Story? Who was the voice of the ship in Flight of the Navigator? What happened to the black tiger from Beastmaster? They talk about all this, plus the debut of a new segment called Pop Culture Pause! So hit the download button and enjoy the show! There may even be some extra "b-roll" recording at the very end of the show, so be sure to stay til the end....
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
In this episode, it gets fast & furious as Travis & Chris go for a ride as they share stories about their past cars & the fun times they had in them. They then talk about their favorite cars that have been showcased in movies, TV shows, cartoons, and yes, even video games! After that they read off what some of the listeners like as their favorites as well. Can you guess what car is talked about throughout the entire episode? What are some of the best franchises out there that features cars? What happened to Chris' past cars? What the hell is MASK? They answer all these and more, so strap yourself in, hit the NOS, and blast away as you listen to this episode!
Thursday Jan 29, 2015
Thursday Jan 29, 2015
In this episode, Travis & Chris gear up for 2015 by taking a look back at 2014! They get right into talking about Michael Bay and his two releases, Transformers 4 and Ninja Turtles. Things get better as they shift over to all the great Marvel movies and TV shows that came out, and then compare those to what DC had to offer. There were some good cartoons that's then discussed, as well as what they think of the new video game consoles. They had to take a moment out to remember some of the entertainers that passed in 2014 as well. They finish up with what they're looking forward to seeing this year. It's a great, fast-paced episode, so hit the download button and enjoy!
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Listen up, Rawhides! Fire up the DVD player because on this episode, Travis & Xavier perform a running commentary to the cult classic animated movie, GI Joe: The Movie! They cover everything from military inaccuracies to the meaning of "Cobra-La", as well as drawing comparisons to the 1986 Transformers: The Movie. Besides the commentary, they briefly discuss the other GI Joe animated series, both past & present, their thoughts on Retaliation, and then review some old PSAs. How does "Saved by the Bell" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" fit in with all this? We're not sure, but that doesn't stop them from talking about those as well. Yo Joe!
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
In this episode, Travis and Xavier take a look at some of their favorite and not so favorite Christmas time movies, cartoons, and TV specials. What's the all time best "go to" Christmas movie that they both picked? Did you ever watch the classic animated specials that come on every year? Is Gremlins a Christmas movie or a horror movie? They answer all these questions and much, much more, so check it out, and feel free to comment on what you're favorite holiday movie is! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Friday Dec 05, 2014
Friday Dec 05, 2014
In this episode, Travis, Chris, & Abel casually talk about the best and worst TV game shows and board games. This was an impromptu episode we recorded right after we finished the previous recording, which made for some interesting talk. Do we mention a favorite of yours? Hit the download button and escape to The Rewind!
Tuesday Nov 25, 2014
Tuesday Nov 25, 2014
In this episode it's Three's Company as Travis, Chris, and Abel talk about sitcoms! We take it Step by Step as we (try to) define what a sitcom is, the different types of sitcoms, and discuss if the format still works today. We then go into our earliest memories and name off some of the ones that we've watched over the years and which ones are our favorites. Through the Facts of Life we figure out which ones we do & don't like as we're older now. If you've ever watched TV, then you'll want to listen to this Out of This World episode, so be sure to tell your Friends about it. Cheers!
Tuesday Nov 11, 2014
Tuesday Nov 11, 2014
In this episode Chris returns to the show and this time we're also joined by our good friend, Abel from our other podcast, Houston Wrestling Radio! After eating a big meal, we decided to talk about all kinds of foods, snacks, and drinks that are no longer around but you loved as a kid. We then talk about just good old comfort foods in general. Also, Abel really wants to know why he can't get green olives on his pizzas anymore. Make sure you eat before listening because it will make you hungry!
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
Bah weep granah weep nini bong! If you know what that means, then you're gonna LOVE this episode! Or hate it. Travis sat down with Xavier once again and this time recorded a running commentary to the 1986 animated classic, Transformers: The Movie. This was the first time it's been done here, so check it out and let us know how we did.
Thursday Oct 23, 2014
Thursday Oct 23, 2014
In this episode, Travis is joined once again by his friend Xavier and this time they take a stab at their favorite (and least favorite) DC Comics Animated Movies! There's been quite a few of these feature-length movies that's been released over the years, with different stories focusing on characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, and more. What's your favorite one? Top 5? Be sure to sound off on our Twitter or Facebook accounts to let us know after you listen to what they have to say! So sit back and enjoy!
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
In this episode Travis takes the show on the road by driving out to San Antonio to record an episode with his old friend, Xavier. The topic for the episode...TIME TRAVEL movies! They talk about their favorite and not so favorite films, what the rules are for time traveling, and how those rules apply to the movies. They look how time travel can reboot an entire franchise, how it can be a reveal for an ending, and how it can just be fun. Of course they may veer off the road a couple times on the way as well. So relax in your hot tub, hop in your Delorean, or dial up a friend in a phone booth (a what?), and enjoy this most excellent episode.
Thursday Oct 02, 2014
Thursday Oct 02, 2014
In this episode, we take a look back at one of the longest running episodic television shows out there, The Simpsons! Everyone has their favorite moments, episodes, or quotes from the show and we recall some of ours. We look into the impact it's had on pop culture and how it's managed to survive for so long (on Fox of all places!), and then break down all the other successes they've had with video games, comics, and yes, candy bars. Finally, we list our top five episodes, which ends up being...a lot more than five. We had a lot of fun with this one, so check it out!
Monday Sep 15, 2014
Monday Sep 15, 2014
In this episode Travis & Chris discuss all things Transformers! From the toys, the cartoons, movies, and everything else, if it's Transformers, we probably mention it. You could probably say it's......wait for it....more than meets the eye! What's your favorite Transformer? Were you a fan of Beast Wars? Is Michael Bay your friend or your enemy? We've got 'the touch' on this episode, so listen in and enjoy. Til all are one!
Thursday Aug 28, 2014
Thursday Aug 28, 2014
In this episode we rewind back to when that thing called MTV was actually still a thing! Do you remember getting home from school to watch TRL, staying up late to bang your head with Headbangers Ball, or wanting to play frog baseball after watching Beavis & Butthead? Well we do, and we talk about all of our favorite times growing up as part of the MTV generation. Then we try to decipher just what the heck is going on with today's music scene, and fail miserably. Also, just who or what is still relevant from back then to now? This is a fun one, so sit back and enjoy!
Friday Aug 15, 2014
Friday Aug 15, 2014
Travis & Chris are back again, this time discussing some of the recent summer blockbusters they've watched. They then rewind back to how Marvel got to be where they're at now, and what their favorite (and least favorite) franchises are. Also, Chris tries to defend the new Ninja Turtles movie that just came out, and they both talk about one of their favorite anime series of all time, Dragon Ball Z, after checking out the new movie, Battle of the Gods. Enjoy!
Sunday Aug 03, 2014
Sunday Aug 03, 2014
Pilot - Episode I: Travis & Chris Vs The World!!!
In this episode we discuss something special to everyone....VIDEO GAMES!! So join us as we discuss what we're playing now, our favorite systems & games, our earliest memories of playing games, and what makes a person a "gamer". Enjoy!
NOTE: This was recorded before we came up with our official name, so we used the name we wanted to use before checking to see if it was already taken.
Opening & closing music credit: NerdArmy - SMB2 Overworld