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The Rise of Netscape & Birth of the World Wide Web May 26, 2021

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The first part of my new podcast mini-series 'From Dial-Up to Satellites' looks back at the early days of the internet.

We'll look at Tim Berners-Lee who is the real founder of the web. You'll also see how many didn't think the internet would lead to much. We then look back at the importance of Netscape in creating the first real web browser and how it brought the internet to the world.

We'll also explore how Netscape inadvertently created the blueprint that every internet and tech company after would end up following.

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From Dial-Up to Satellites--the Story of the Internet: An Everything 80s Four-Part Mini Series May 21, 2021

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On March 13, 1989, Tim Berners Lee implemented the first successful communication between a hypertext transfer protocol with a server. You know this better as the internet.

In this new four-part series, we'll be looking back at what happened in the next few years following this groundbreaking creation. This podcast series will start next Wednesday and run for the next four weeks.

We'll look at what the early days of the internet were like, how Netscape brought the internet to the world, and how AOL brought it into every home. We'll also look at the search engine that changed the way we accessed information and a few more surprises.

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How Did Hip Hop Become a Billion-Dollar Industry? May 19, 2021

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You never thought hip hop would take it this far. We're going back in time to witness the birth of hip hop. We'll see how it was created in the Bronx, and how it evolved going into the 1980s.

Then, we'll see how it grew into a dominant art form and became the most profitable music genre. I also look at three of the most successful rappers, how they took what they earned in something that started as a hobby in the 80s--and turned it into an empire. (you can probably picture which three I'm talking about).

This one is part music; part history; part business; and a whole lotta funk.

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The Best 1980s Content On Disney+ May 12, 2021

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I've searched far and wide through Disney+ and found a bunch of great 80s content that I didn't even know was on there.

Today, I'm sharing 16 epic shows and movies from the 80s that are currently streaming on the platform. Disney doesn't really promote their older content, and there's some amazing stuff that I had forgotten all about. If you have Disney+ and love the 80s, I think I've found the best content they have to offer!

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The Top 9 Toy Playsets of the 1980s May 05, 2021

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This one was a real nostalgia trip for me. On today's show, I count down what I think are the top 9 toy playsets of the 80s. This is obviously from my perspective but I'm sure there are a few of your favorites here.

There are some beloved entries on this list and I take a look at what made each so successful, how much they cost at the time (and converted for today), and some interesting facts about each.

There are also a few original commercial clips for some of them that you hopefully remember, too.

Show notes: Top 9 Playsets of the 80s

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The Life & Times of the Great Jim Varney Apr 28, 2021

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Ernest P. Worrell is one of the most beloved characters in history. Jim Varney was also one of the most creative and entertaining performers of the 1980s. This is a look back on all his amazing work with a real focus on what I believe is one of the most underrated kids shows of all time: "Hey Vern, It's Ernest."

Jim Varney was taken from us way too soon, and I wanted to take the time to remember all the entertainment he gave us.

Know what I mean?

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What Happened to Saturday Morning Cartoons? Apr 14, 2021

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Saturday morning cartoons were a beloved institution--so why did they disappear? This is a look at the cherished time slot that has its roots in commercialism and marketing.

We'll look at why they first started on Saturday mornings, why they became a marketer's dream, and how the FCC--and a few other things--led to their demise. We'll also look at why there was an explosion of new cartoons in the 80s and why we have Ronald Reagan to thank for that.

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Wait, Was There a Real-Life Indiana Jones? Apr 07, 2021

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Grab your whip and fedora and settle in, because we're looking at the real-life influences behind Indiana Jones.

If you thought he was a fictional character, think no more! We're looking at who the real-life Indiana Jones may be, the legacy of character, the rise in interest in archeology, and a quick breakdown of the three movies.

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the 10 Best TV Theme Songs of the 80s Mar 31, 2021

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This was a doozy to put together. Today, I'm counting down what I believe are the 10 best 80s TV theme songs--and it wasn't easy. Your order may be different, but I'm sure most of these would make your list.

We'll look at each theme song, how it came together, and how it was used to perfectly capture the essence of the show--and the decade.

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What a Country!: The Story of Yakov Smirnoff Mar 24, 2021

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In Soviet Russia, podcast listen to you! Today, we are looking back on the career of the great Yakov Smirnoff. I was a huge fan of his and the story of his life is pretty astonishing.

We'll look at how he was able to break free from the Soviet Union, dealing with a real-life Minister of Jokes, his rise to fame in America, and how it almost all disappeared at the collapse of the Soviet Union. We may also get a message from him at the end...

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