PopRocks Podcast

From the dark seedy arcades to the animatronic restaurants where video games reigned supreme, Dan and Larry delve into the memories of the 80's as classic as the decade; from Golden Axe to Dragon's Lair to eating free pizzas and birthday cakes. @poprockspodcast

Music pierces the hearts of us all, and the 80's seemed to be raging full of songs that touched many generations. From playing CD's on boomboxes, riding on rollerblades, or blasting our favorite mixed tapes, listen in as we pour some sugar in your audio senses. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Movies have an indelible way of making marks upon our souls, and we discuss a few of those movies along with stories associated with them. From band interruptions on Spinal Tap, obsessions over Star Wars, to Gotcha counseling needs, we pull out some classics from our childhood. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Why Did It Have to Be Snakes Part II Sure, movies today spoon feed our imaginations with candy for the senses; but remember when computer graphics on movies were polygonally awesome? The Last Starfighter, Tron, Indiana Jones, and Poltergeist are all discussed and we can't promise it's not so amazing as to melt your faces off. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Several toys shaped us and remain in the depths of how we see things today; how kids should play today and how we used to play. And trust us, you will never play with your toys the same way again. Kids, don't try this at home! Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The appeal of fighting against the Kodan Armada or challenging your friends to "Wargames" with Broderick came to us early because of our deep love and electric influence of our first gaming consuls. Link, Mario, Mike Tyson and the fall of Atari are discussed in this first part of two from PopRocks Podcast. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Infocom text adventures, floppy disks on green and blue monitors, and Atari 600XL computers were all the rage for one part of our two-dad special we call PopRocks. Listen in as we trek through coding on dateless Friday nights, hours spent playing H.E.R.O. and the Eidolon, or Metal Gear and Ghosts and Goblins on the NES. Memory Lane just got lit up for the jet cruiser we call nerd mania. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Landing on the moon was nothing compared to the summer blockbusters, tsunami of jobs grabbed by adolescents, suburbanization of life with retreats to the exciting cities like Ferris, explosion of mall life with multiplex theaters, MTV and personal technology in the 80's. Perhaps sliced bread us up there with this glory, but something special happened in the decade that we love. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Disturbing music videos from MTV were all the rage in the 80's; particularly from Men without Hats, Dexie's Midnight Runners and anything by Dead or Alive. For the second part of "Crash Landing in the 80's" we discuss MTV and the craze of personal technology like computers, VCR's, cable television and video game consuls. Man, the 80's were glorious. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Join us as we talk about the most influential songs and CD’s that impacted us to the degree of almost life-changing. From La Villa Strangiato on Rush Chronicles and Coast 103.5, having hours and hours of playlists called “80’s Stories” where memories bombard and overwhelm us, bringing us back in time; music has become the mainstream of our lives both on road trips and date nights with loves long lost. Pop in our podcast, go on a drive until the tank runs out; you’ll be in good company. And listen for a special surprise bonus at the end.

Fun convo' discussing the beginning of the MTV generation, the golden years of MTV, and how they were the most influential force in the 80's. Can you remember the first music video you ever saw on MTV. And for bonus points, can you name all of original MTV VJ's? Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Continuing our convo' discussing the beginning of the MTV generation, the golden years of MTV, and how they were the most influential force in the 80's. But you can't get through a PopRocks Podcast episode without first talking about video games. And a new game, "Stump the Lar'" makes its debut. Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

It's time to step away from the TV and the toys and go outside. Playing outside as a kid was amazing...at least for Dan and Larry. What was that like? Playing army, making forts, climbing trees, riding bikes, shooting birds with BB guns, accidentally setting fire to stuff, throwing Apricots at cars on the highway....wait, what? Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Yes we know, we're always talking about video games. But hey, it's our favorite. But this time we're talking about our top 5 video arcade games. And catch full game play thru's on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/poprockspodcast Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

We had some epic holidays; Halloween, Easter, Christmas and even Thanksgiving. Stick around and listen to stories about scaring neighborhood kids on Halloween, burying M.U.S.C.L.E. action figures in mash potatoes, and a drunk parakeet named "Polly" Go to our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Twitter is @podcast_rocks Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Larry and Dan discuss all of the big sitcoms of the 80's. Some are their favorites and some not so much. But not without discussing Spotlight on the 80's along with a round of Stump the Lar'. And for the kids, learn the term, "Jump the Shark", and its origin. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

This episode is all about Michael Keaton. One of Dan and Larry's favorite actor from the 80's. So if you're not a Michael Keaton fan... you will be. Mr. Mom, Beetle Juice, and Batman are some of the 80's iconic movies that helped make Mr. Keaton a star. Please Dads, watch these classics with your kids...well, teens. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

We are very protective of our 80's movies. How do you feel about the recent remakes of some of these 80's classics? Too many to mention but we're going to discuss the 80's classics, "Red Dawn" and "Ghostbusters". We will be comparing and contrasting these classics and how you really shouldn't touch these amazing 80's movies. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Epic hair with plenty of ozone erasing hair spray was a must during the holiday parties of the 80s, and so were pinatas in the garage with a bunch of drinking Italians. From $40 Easter Eggs to badminton sets stuffed in Easter baskets, glued on hair for werewolf costumes, and tiny card houses for elves, join Dan and Larry in all their issues this week...and there may be a new contest mentioned! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Good or bad, Larry commandeered this episode, why, because he insisted on leading a discussion about his hero, 80's iconic filmmaker, John Hughes. Larry and Dan just scratch the surface discussing the infamous, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". But not without first discussing a little Spotlight on the 80's.... AND A NEW CONTEST! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Some big events in history took place in the 80's. Where were you when... Dan asks Larry as well as the rest of our fans who may have lived during these events, where were you? And for our kids and other "younger folk", get out your history books and follow along as we talk about world events, music, movies, that changed history and of course... OUR FIRST CONTEST WINNER IS ANNOUNCED! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Part 2 of "Tear Down That Wall" - Some big events in history took place in the 80's. Where were you when... Dan asks Larry as well as the rest of our fans who may have lived during these events, where were you? And for our kids and other "younger folk", get out your history books and follow along as we talk about world events, music, movies, that changed history. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry would like to present to you the top One Hit Wonders of the 1980's. Listen to clips from some classic 80's tunes and while the boys share their fond memories of first hearing these songs along with some fun trivia about the bands. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Larry and Dan revisit the world of John Hughes, this time discussing some of his NON-Brat Pack genre of movies: Planes, Trains an Automobiles and 16 Candles. AND the boys introduce you to their new producer, Producer Dave. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The first camcorder, the first 3D video games that eerily look like VR today, the first CD-ROM, artificial heart, disposable camera and Apple computer; these are just a few of the lasting inventions that are still used today but created in the 80's. Listen in as we discuss how everything invented then can no doubt be crammed onto our current mobile phones. Oh yeah, that was invented in the 80s as well. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

We tried to be as healthy as possible from breakfast to lunch to dinner while living in the "Thighmaster 80's". From quick breakfast food and drinks that were part of this "complete breakfast" to lunches on the go and dinners that made it as easy on Mom as possible. Dan and Larry talk about their fond and not so fond memories of these 80's tasty treats. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

For a lot of kids today, the 1980's seemed like the Dark Ages. There was no Internet, people used typewriters all the time, and there were no smartphones. So just what the heck did people do for fun during those times? Oh, Dan and Larry have some stories. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Things 80's kids did that would horrify most people today. Sure Dan and Larry are opposed to those crazy things they did as kids NOW. Things like staying out until after dark, jumping bikes with no helmets, and maybe blowing up mailboxes...oops. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Part 1 of a 2 part episode simply called, "Board Games of the 80's". Who doesn't love a good old fashion board game? Welcome our special guest and practically #1 fan of the show, Jacob Trimper, who is a classic board game aficionado. He's going to share some of the classic and possibly not so well known board games of the 80's along with his favorites. Dan and Larry also chime in with some of the games that were a highlight in their youth. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel to see some great pics and classic commercials of these great games. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Part 2 of a 2 part episode simply called, "Board Games of the 80's". Who doesn't love a good old fashion board game? Welcome our special guest and practically #1 fan of the show, Jacob Trimper, who is a classic board game aficionado. He's going to share some of the classic and possibly not so well known board games of the 80's along with his favorites. Dan and Larry also chime in with some of the games that were a highlight in their youth. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel to see some great pics and classic commercials of these great games. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Sure you're familiar with the voices of Dan and Larry, but who's this new guy you've been hearing adding his 2 cents to the conversation? Why it's Producer Dave! Join Dan and Larry as they start a new segment, "Get To Know..." And they kick it off by getting to know the shows producer, Producer Dave. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Yes, this is the time when Dan and Larry discuss Saturday morning cartoons, and cartoons in general, in the 80's. Plus, the Saturday morning rituals needed in order to get the full effect of these glorious animations. Another two-parter because too much fun was being had. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry continue their discussion of Saturday morning cartoons, and cartoons in general, in the 80's. Plus, the Saturday morning rituals needed in order to get the full effect of these glorious animations. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

So many cool stores have come and gone. And the 80's had a lot of them. Dan and Larry talk about where they purchased all of their cool 80's clothes and other quality items from the stores that are now but a memory. Our last show for season one and 2019! Much to celebrate! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Good Christmas Eve PopRocks pals! We just launched our season 1 finale of PopRocks Podcast. We want to thank you for your support in our first 8 months on the "podcast airwaves". We are having a blast and look forward to season 2 which will start Friday, January 17th, 2020! Take the time to get caught up on any episodes you may have missed and please keep posting and sharing this fun journey through 80's pop culture! More surprises coming in 2020! ~Dan and Larry

Who doesn't love cereal? Especially that frosty, sugar glazed cereal of the 80's! Well Season 2 of PopRocks Podcast starts off with a Sugar Corn Pops Bang with Dan and Larry talking about some of the great cereals that came and went in the 80's and some that are still around today. We were so excited about recording our Season 2 premiere episode that the mics got a little "hot". We apologize if there's a little "fuzz" in our shouting! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Nerd alert! Dan and Larry are going to talking about "Ready Player One" and the differences between the book and movie along with how this book has really created a new group of 80's fans. Spoilers will be discussed! If you haven't read RP1 or seen the movie, do so NOW! And we also snuck in a new segment that we hope you find fun! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

In this special episode, Dan shares with Larry and Producer Dave, his very special weekend, celebrating his son's 13th birthday with snowboarding and watching 80's movies up in the mountains of Mammoth, California. Larry and Producer Dave also chime in on how the 80's are viewed through the eyes of their kids. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Stand with Dan in Larry in the "Serious Moonlight". That is, join in on our special 80's tribute to the late great, David Bowie. Dan and Larry travel down the career path and listen to clips of some of David Bowie's greatest hits. And of course, the discussion can't be complete without them nerding out on Jim Henson's, "Labyrinth", starring Mr. Bowie as the Goblin King. And the show wraps up with a fun "5 Minutes in 80's History" with Mike the Voice Monkey. LET'S DANCE! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Who's that girl with the golden tones making announcements on our PopRocks Podcast? Why that's Voiceover Artist, Lisa Wagner. Dan and Larry chat with Lisa about what lead her to a career in voiceover starting with her early years in radio. Lisa challenges Larry to a round of "Stump the Lar", and the gang talks about their dating experiences in the 80's. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Get ready for a fast-food run or maybe a home delivery of some McD's! Why? Because Larry, Dan, and Producer Dave are talking about the best Happy Meal toys of the 80's! Do you remember the Changeables? McFurby's? You won't believe what some of these old toys are worth. We also have another segment of our "5 Minutes in Pop-Culture History with Mike the Voice Monkey"! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

While Dan and Larry are getting set up to record shows from their homes during our "social distancing lockdown" situation, Producer Dave has put together our very first "Best of". Enjoy our favorite stories from our first season of PopRocks Podcast. Can you believe we're a year old? Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com  

Welcome to our very first PopRocks Zoom Podcast. In light of the current state of affairs, Dan and Larry are broadcasting from their homes via Zoom to chat with you about some of the fun things that you can be doing safely at home "80's Style"! Plus a special bonus with our "Almost 5 Minutes In Pop Culture History with Mike the Voice Monkey." Please be patient with our little audio glitches as Producer Dave attempts to get this Zoom thing goin'! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

More PopRocks and audio glitches via Zoom this week AND we have a guest! Dan's highschool pal' and dear friend of PopRocks Podcast, Michelle, is here to chime in and share her 80's experiences from a female point of view. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry are going BACK to the 80's and returning to discuss the 80's continued influence on our current culture. Play along for another round of "Stump the Lar' and learn about the history of 2 iconic 80's pizza restaurants from "Mike the Voice Monkey". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The voice of PopRocks Podcast, Lisa Wagner, is back to talk about more girlie things in the 80's. You know, stuff like hanging at the mall with her friends, fun summers on the river, and Saturday mornings with the Smurfs. And our 80's Pop Culture News Correspondent, Mike the Voice Monkey, is back to talk about the Bond, James Bond, movies from the 80's. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Our "5 Minutes In Pop Culture History" Correspondent, Mike the Voice Monkey, hangs out for an epic supersized show. Of course we're going to hear Mike's story getting into the voice-over business, joining the PopRocks family, and of life in the 80's for Mike. But the boys get a little sidetracked and take a deep dive into movie and tv filming locations as well as their experiences working as "extras" in movies and tv shows. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

To Reboot Or NOT To Reboot? That is the question in 80's pop culture history. We've already seen many of our favorite 80's movies rebooted or have had sequels made, years later. Dan and Larry discuss what movies they would like to see rebooted and those classics that should NOT be touched. What would you like to see rebooted? Share with us on Facebook & Instagram. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan has brought us another fun list to go through - Reasons We Are Glad We Grew Up In The 80's" - but before we get started, Dan's got some classic 80's jokes to get you "pumped up" for our fun discussion. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

There's nothing like a good ol' fashion rock show! Especially in the 80's. Mike the Voice Monkey is back to hang with Larry and discuss the wide variety of bands they say in concert throughout the 80's, including ticket prices, merchandise, and infamous "Bass & Ticketron Outlets". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Over the last 2 seasons, you've heard the boys talk about their favorites. Favorite toys, favorite cereals, favorite movies, and on and on. Now it's time to switch it up. Tonight they're talking about their "not-so-favorite" movies. Do you agree with their list? Share YOUR movie duds on FB and Instagram. And stay through to the end as Larry literally travels back to 1985. YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Over the last 2 seasons, you've heard the boys talk about their favorites. Favorite toys, favorite cereals, favorite movies, and on and on. And the last episode it was there NOT SO favorite movies. Tonight they're talking about their "not-so-favorite" sings. Do you agree with their list? Share the songs that make you still cringe when you hear them today on our FB and Instagram page. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

You've heard Dan and Larry discuss their not-so-favorite movies and songs from the 80's. Now it's all about their not-so-favorite toys. Not necessarily bad toys, just toys they weren't "fans" of or perhaps...scared of.... Plus we learn about the top box office movies of the 80's from our "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History" with Mike the Voice Monkey. Share with us your not-so-favorite toys from your childhood. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

We're back to our "favorites list" with our favorite 80's RomCom's. Yes, the boys have a sensitive side too. More 5 Minutes in Pop-Culture History with Mike the Voice Monkey. And we found Producer Dave! Kind of... What's your favorite 80's RomCom? Share on FB and Instagram. And be sure to let us know what you think with a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcasting app. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

As Seen On TV aka But Wait There's More How can we forget those gadgets of the late 70's that spilled into the 80's trying to make our lives easier while showing us the wave of the future? Well kinda. Dan and Larry had a great time talking about those crazy "tools" that seemed very practical and others....well....not so much. *NOTE* Apologies again for sound issues. This week Larry's side of the mic was not working and so it sounds like he's in the back of the room. This is all because of Producer Dave being gone. WHERE ARE YOU PRODUCER DAVE?!? Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Well tis' the season to be scary! The boys are talking about their favorite and scariest horror movies of the 80's. Some of these movies are just plain gory, some are filled with comedy, some mess with your mind, or some have all 3 of them. Share with us on FB or Instagram, the 80's movies that scared you back in the day or maybe STILL scare you. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Okay, when will we ever be done with our "favorite" lists? Probably never. Dan and Larry chat about their favorite 80's movie villains. Get ready for some deep pulls. But first, they announce the winner of the "Name Your Favorite 80's Villain" contest! You get to hear the winner share their favorite winner and why. More great classic movie trailers coming your way! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Taking a break from the "favorite" lists, it's now time for more storytelling. What was it like to party in the 80's? Well Dan and Larry may not be the authorities on true 80's partying but they do have some fun stories to tell. Plus, Mike the Voice Monkey, knows Bo Jackson, in another "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The boys are just one episode away from the Season 2 Finale. Fun show talking about holiday movie plans, the big announcement for the Season 2 Finale's Great Debate, Larry's buddy sends in an audio response to one of Larry's 80's party stories, and a surprise guest Zooms into the show for continued holiday fun. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

SEASON 2 FINALE! It's real simple. Die Hard IS a Christmas Movie. Or is it? The boys have a little discussion with their own Mike the Voice Monkey who firmly believes that Die Hard is NOT a Christmas Movie. Special surprise Zoom guest, Producer Dave, chimes in as well! Everyone at PopRocks Podcast wants to thank you for sticking with us through our second season! We will be back in January 2021 with Season 3. Who know's what we're going to be chatting about? But rest assured, it will be something about the 80's! Happy Holidays everyone! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

We're back for Season 3! So excited and thank you to all of our PopRocks fans for sticking with us through 2020! And we're back to the 80's talking about t-shirts. But first, our special guest, Sam Piper from Fifth Sun clothing, and also Larry's childhood buddy, gives us the low down on the t-shirt business with some fun behind the scenes stories with the making of your favorite Star Wars and Marvel Universe t-shirts. Please visit www.FifthSun.com for the latest in Movies, Comic books, Animation, and all pop culture clothing! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Growing up in the 80s we had such a plethora of amazing sugar enriched candy-filled cereals. Dan and Larry are back to talk about a few more cereals that they loved and which ones we can still get today. And Dan sidetracks Larry into telling his story of his encounter with cast members of "Big Trouble in Little China". Visit Mr. Breakfast for All Things Cereal at https://www.mrbreakfast.com Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

MTV and the art of the music video were defined and shaped by the legendary performer, Michael Jackson. Dan and Larry hang out to discuss the amazing videos, NOT the life, of Michael Jackson. And Mike the Voice Monkey is back with 5 minutes in pop culture history, talking about 80's sweets! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The boys finally sit down to discuss Larry's acting hero and 80's iconic leading man, Tom Hanks! They start with his humble beginnings in "Monsters and Mazes" and ending with a "Punchline". Mike the Voice Monkey closes out this episode with a "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Mike the Voice Monkey sits in with Larry this week talking about family road trips growing up. Half the fun is getting there, right? Motels, historical landmarks, rest stops, diners, campers, playing in the back of the car without a seatbelt, cars breaking down, and freeway puppet shows! It's all here! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

You can't talk about the 80's without a little M-M-Max Headr-r-r-oom! Dan and Larry discuss this first "all computer-generated" (not really) character who became the spokesperson for the New Coke. Plus other 80's cyberpunk talk. "Catch the wave!" Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry sit down to talk about Ready Player 2. SPOILER ALERT They will be talking about parts of the book in detail including some spoilers so beware. Have you read RP2 or listened to the audiobook? Leave a mini-review for us on our Facebook & Instagram page. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

A short and sweet pod' of story tellin'.  Dan and Larry talk about their favorite dining hangouts in the 80's.  What was your favorite 80's hangout?  Share on our Instagram and Facebook pages Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcastOur Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

As a result of eating large quantities of KFC, Dan and Larry present to you a show filled with complete randomness. Such as 80's Yugo jokes, a new 80's game that Dan makes up on the spot, stories of getting into trouble as kids, and some of the old and perhaps odd videogames of the 70's and 80's. Plus Mike the Voice Monkey ends the show with his "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The Police = The 80's! Need we say more? Dan and Larry fan gush over one of their favorite bands, the Police. Fun stories of how this trio played a part in their lives growing up in the 80's along with some interesting trivia about Sting and the Boys. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

You've heard many conversations on the shows about favorite bands, favorite songs, and music videos. But what is YOUR most iconic 80's song that just stops you dead in your tracks, taking you back in time? Larry and Dan share their most personal iconic 80's songs and the stories that go with them. Plus Larry shares the greatest birthday present of his life... probably. Get cozy, put on your headphones, this one is action-packed! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

The year 2020 and into 2021 were not the best times in our world's history. Ahh, the 80's were such a simpler time, right? Dan and Larry pick recent events within the last year and compare them to the same date, back in good old 1955, er 1985. Plus an audible trip into the PopRocks Arcade to hear what Dan and Larry do after recording a podcast. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Well it had to happen! You can't talk about 80's pop culture without mentioning "The Karate Kid" and the continuation of these iconic characters through all 3 seasons of Cobra Kai. Dan is so excited to talk about his favorite show on TV and along with Larry who binged all 3 seasons in a matter of days. Please share your thoughts on our Facebook, Instagram, AND YouTube pages on this fun reboot of this classic piece of 80's history! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Due to scheduling issues (Larry's fault), Dan could not make the pod', so Larry invited his good voice-over buddy all the way from the Great White North to share what life was like growing up in the 80's. Welcome our guest, Cory Rimes, and hear all about his Saturday morning routine plus many other tangents. Special shout out to Cory's brother-in-law's awesome podcast, **The Grumpy Old Gamers FB Page** https://www.facebook.com/thegrumpyoldgamers And if you're interested in the voice-over business check out Cory's website: **VO Academy**: https://voacademy.mykajabi.com/the-vo-academy?fbclid=IwAR0F6lDCsoL1XpqEOcRtxu5x1RXBqiYC7GAMLAes7Kbc4qm37NA_idryoII Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry are just catching up with each other talking about some Spotlight on the 80's, rebooting their favorite 80's movies, building half-pipes in the backyard, horrible childhood furniture, and a future contest for our faithful PopRocks listeners. Plus more "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History"! A short and sweet pod' for ya'! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry attempt to zip through some of their favorite news stories from the 80's, one year at a time! Of course there will be some tangents as always! Plus some "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History"! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry hand over the spotlight to PopRocks own Mike Christensen, aka "Mike the Voice Monkey". Mike's been providing fun and insightful 80's fun facts with his "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History" for the last 2 seasons. These are his favorites all in one extended "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History" podcast! Visit Mike the Voice Monkey at https://www.thevoicemonkey.com Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry ask the poignant question, "How would you relive the 80's today?" What if video games of the 80's didn't make their first appearance until today? What if we didn't have social media? And MTV aired for the first time, TODAY? Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Continuing their discussion on reliving the 80's today, the boys contemplate how you could live the 80's lifestyle now. Would it be the clothes you wear? The way you listen to music? The car you drive? Where would you get your entertainment from? And how would living the 80's lifestyle relieve stress and make you more productive today? Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

When you think about the iconic 80's movies, it's safe to say that MOST of the best 80's movies came out in 1984 and 1985. But this is too much for Dan and Larry to tackle alone so Mike the Voice Monkey joins the boys to try to make sense of these amazing movies from 1984 and 1985. And YES, we're all over the map on this one! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry riff a conversation on Halloween costumes in the 80's. And of course, that leads into discussions about homemade costumes vs. the convenience store boxed costumes, costume parades in elementary school, and the Top 14 Scariest Halloween Movies of the 80's. Plus Mike the Voice Monkey jumps in to share some 5 minutes of Pop Culture History. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry run down the Top 10 Selling Atari 2600 games! We didn't say the best, just the top-selling. Do these games still hold up today by pop culture standards? Let us know what you think on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Plus Mike the Voice Monkey brings us part one of a two-part "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast NEW WEBSITE: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Once they get on a roll there's no stopping them. More 80's console gaming talk but this time it's all about what led up to the video game crash of 1983. Hang on! This is a beefy nerdfest of an episode! And don't get Dan started on blockchain technology in the new video gaming! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit our New Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Season 3 Finale! Happy Holidays everyone! As we close out the 2021 season, the boys chat up via Zoom the Top 10 Best Selling NES games! And a special announcement for PopRocks Season 4 launching on Twitch in January 2022! Of course we can't end the season without sneaking in some "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History!" Get a head start and follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit our New Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 4 of PopRocks Podcast! A big event that happened over the holidays in Dan and Larry's life was the release of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife". This show is all about Ghostbusters. Come in and take a listen. Be sure to share your thoughts on all things GB on our IG, FB, YouTube, and our PopRocks Podcast website. And of course, Mike the Voice Monkey is back with some more "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History". Check out Dan's Blog on GB Afterlife on our website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com/post/after-the-afterlife Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

How fun was it playing in the rain back in the 80's? Well Dan and Larry will tell you all about it. A fun time talking about getting out of the house and splashing around and also making use of being stuck in the house when it's pouring outside. And another 5 Minutes in Pop Culture history with Mike the Voice Monkey. Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Well it was bound to happen. Dan and Larry CANNOT talk about iconic 80's movie stars without mentioning Mr. Thomas Cruise! That's right, strap yourselves in everyone as Dan and Larry talk all things Tom Cruise as they've got the neeeeeed forrrrrrr... yeah you get it. Plus another "5 Minutes in Pop Culture History" with Mike the Voice Monkey! Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

So you heard Dan and Larry talk about playing when it's raining outside, so they're going to talk about their favorite outdoor activities as kids with just using their imaginations. Share your fun outdoor stories and even better if they're from the 80's! Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at PopRocksPodcast - Twitch Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: 80s Pop Culture | Poprocks Podcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Dan and Larry dip their toes in the 90's, just for a bit, to zip through IMDB's Top 20 Movies from 1990! What were some of your fav's? Share your comments on all of our social outlets! Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

What's your favorite action series of the 1980's? Not familiar with the best action ever made for the small screen? Well, listen to Dan and Larry go down a list of their favorites but NOT before a special announcement about the future of PopRocks Podcast... What could it be? Watch and Follow Us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at https://www.YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to our LAST episode of PopRocks Podcast! Wait, or is it? Dan and Larry are moving the family over to YouTube to give you a more interactive experience with the podcast. Learn about the future of PopRocks Podcast as well as hear Dan and Larry share each other's favorite stories over the last 4 1/2 seasons. We will keep the podcast up and running until we make the full move over to YouTube so get caught up and download your favorite episodes. Subscribe for more Video PopRocks Podcast Fun at https://www.youtube.com/poprockpodcast Chat "live" and watch us play classic arcade games on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/poprockspodcast Visit Our Website: https://www.poprockspodcast.com Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Email us at poprockpodcast@gmail.com

This isn't really our official last podcast but more of a prelude to our upcoming revamped YouTube channel.  We're actually in Dan's car on our way to the "82 Bar" in the heart of the Art District in Downtown LA.  A fun little chat about the differences between playing an "at home" arcade cabinet vs. an actual original arcade cabinet in a real arcade.   After you listen to this podcast get ready to go see us in action playing games at the "82 Bar" on YouTube.  So go subscribe to our YouTube channel and get ready for even more fun! PopRocks Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/poprockspodcast 82 Bar Documentary: https://youtu.be/ShN4EMkU320