Flip and Rewind

Banned in schools for being too disgusting?  Flip and Rewind is on the case! Find out about the Garbage Pail Kids craze of the 80s that may have taken an innocent parody too far.    

Follow us behind the waterfall into the world of Cabbage Patch Kids, from the 70s folk art movement to the 80s consumer frenzy.

Delve into the 2,000 year old history of Halloween with Rhianne and Maria.  Find out mystical origins of Trick or Treat, as we finally figure out when and why we decided to make Halloween sexy.

Fisher Price gave Rhianne & Maria a whole lot of childhood memories, from colorful plastic puzzles to our first pieces of music gear.  Learn how the founders assembled a dream team, and how Quaker Oats helped bring this toy giant to the next level. 

We’re going back to school in this episode, talking about the origins of some of our favorite school products and traditions. Learn about some of the strange products advertised for back to school seasons through the decades, and check out the hottest new extreme sport this side of the monkey bars!

From the back seat of the Mystery Machine to the kingdom of Eternia, Rhianne and Maria have traveled far and wide to bring you to history of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Learn about how the cereal industry created a 50 year ritual of milk, cereal, and toy commercials that shaped pop culture today. 

Rhianne and Maria pay homage to some of the great women who pioneered ideas that changed the world. Celebrate Women's History Month with some of history’s baddest bitches! 

Trick yourself into fitness with the history of Dance Dance Revolution! We talk about all things Bemani, and the history of rhythm-based video games.

Join us on a rainbow-leopard-print journey through the world of Lisa Frank. Filled with unicorns, wonder, and a splash of cultural appropriation!

This week, Rhi and Mugs dive into the world of pocket-sized-pets.  Learn how Tamagotchis came to rule the late 90’s.  This quirky little “egg-watch” started the trend of digital pets and were the perfect classroom distraction for students around the world.

Flip and Rewind welcome’s it’s first in-studio guest, musician, improver, and loose leaf tea expert, Hallie Batterman! We’re chatting about the sights, the sounds, and the wonder of the Casio Keyboard! Learn about the history of the Kashio family, and how to seamlessly integrate elephant and helicopter noises into your next recital.

This week your favorite hosts Mugs & Rhi bring back the walkman! Get the origin story of our favorite machine that allowed 80s teens to ignore their parents for a full decade. We’ll flashback to great walkman movie moments, and learn about the power of the mixtape.

Explore the world of miniature toys as we chat about our favorite childhood choking hazards.  We’ll talk about the history of miniatures toys, and how they grew up in the evolution of civilization. You’ll also learn how to make a million dollars on vending machines!

Our guests this week include Audrey Cleo, Justin Boettcher, Hallie Batterman, Ben Koppin, Angie Greenup, and Kyla Wright. They share their most memorable Christmas freakout moments!

We introduce you to the man who brought us karaoke, and we take our first caller!

In this episode we take on the history of SEGA, and celebrate everyone’s favorite hedgehog with the SEGA Genesis.

We're blowin' up your pager with this episode! Learn the humble origins of the beeper, and see why all the cool kids had to have this ultimate 90's accessory.   

Let's dive into the history of the VHS tape, and how VCR's became a fixture in every American home.   

Learn about your hosts as Rhianne and Maria welcome you to the world of Flip and Rewind.