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PopRocks is about two dads discussing those wonderful retro stories set in the decade of decadence—the glorious ’80s and early ’90s. Co-hosted by Daniel Parkins and Larry Mauro, PopRocks interweaves narrative storytelling with pop-culture references that will ultimately make you remember and relate…

Dan Parkins and Larry Mauro


    • Jun 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    SE04 EP08 Goodbye from the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 17:06


    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  

    SE04 EP07 PopRocks Final Podcast - YouTube Here We Come

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 42:16


    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

    SE04 EP06 Top 80's TV Action Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 38:43


    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

    SE04 EP05 Top Movies of 1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 42:44


    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

    SE04 EP04 Playing Outside with Just Your Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 35:52


    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

    SE04 EP03 "We Have the Need For Speed"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 50:20


    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

    SE04 EP02 We're Playing In The Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 45:11


    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

    SE04 EP01 We Ain't Fraid' of No Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 47:48


    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

    SE03 EP24 Top Selling NES Games/Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 40:11


    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

    SE03 EP23 Impact of the Video Game Crash of 1983

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 61:57


    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

    SE03 EP22 Top Selling Atari 2600 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 52:00


    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

    SE03 EP21 Costumes and Scary Movies in the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 41:24


    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

    SE03 EP20 Which Year Had the Best Movies? 1984 or 1985?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 47:11


    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

    SE03 EP19 Living the 80's Lifestyle Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 46:58


    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

    SE03 EP18 Would You Relive The 80's Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 44:04


    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

    SE03 EP17 Best Of 5 Minutes In Pop Culture History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 34:26


    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

    SE03 EP16 Revisiting the Top News Stories of the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 54:27


    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

    SE03 EP15 Catching Up with Dan and Larry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 38:55


    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

    SE03 EP13 How Canadians Do the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 58:13


    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

    SE03 EP13 Cobra Kai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 48:29


    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

    SE03 EP12 This Day Back In Good Old 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 36:44


    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

    SE03 EP11 Most Iconic Songs of the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 65:00


    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

    SE03 EP10 The Police

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 47:26


    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

    SE03 EP09 Shooting From the Hip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 45:02


    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

    SE03 EP08 "80's Favorite Dining Hangouts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 41:39


    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

    SE03 EP07 Ready for Ready Player 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 47:43


    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

    SE03 EP06 "Max Headroom and Other 80's Cyberpunk Stuff"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 38:40


    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

    SE03 EP05 Family Road Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 58:13


    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

    SE03 EP04 Tom Hanks Movies of the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 50:44


    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

    SE03 EP03 The Music Videos of Michael Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 55:35


    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

    SE03 EP02 Revisiting 80's Cereals We Loved

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 43:55


    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

    SE03 EP01 T-Shirts in the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 54:08


    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

    SE02 EP24 Die Hard Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 53:38


    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

    SE02 EP23 "Holiday Randomness 2020"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 45:11


    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

    SE02 EP22 Partying In the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 60:37


    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

    SE02 EP20 Our Favorite 80's Movie Villains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 51:00


    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

    SE02 EP20 Our Favorite And Scariest 80's Horror Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 59:08


    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

    SE02 EP19 As Seen On TV a.k.a. But Wait There's More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 59:06


    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

    SE02 EP18 "Our Favorite 80s RomComs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 43:34


    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

    SE02 EP17 Our Not So Favorite Childhood Toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 50:08


    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

    SE02 EP16 "Our Not-So Favorite Songs of the 80's"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 52:23


    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

    SE02 EP15 Our NOT So Favorite Movies Of The 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 51:24


    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

    SE02 EP14 Those Glorious 80's Rock Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 73:01


    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

    SE02 EP13 Reasons We Are Glad We Grew Up In the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 53:29


    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

    SE02 EP12 To Reboot Or NOT To Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 52:41


    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

    PopRocks Podcast SE02 EP11 Meet Mike The Voice Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 75:11


    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

    PopRocks Podcast SE02 EP10 More Girlie 80's Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 45:11


    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

    SE02 EP09 Back to the 80's Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 46:48


    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

    SE02 SE08 The 80's From A Female Classmate's Point Of View

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 39:26


    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

    SE02 EP07 80's Activities In A Quarantine World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 44:58


    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

    SE01 Best Of Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 34:23


    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  

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