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Starship was everywhere in the 80s — and yeah, I loved it
From chart-topping power ballads to that endlessly debated anthem, Starship defined a moment, and whether you loved them or rolled your eyes, you…
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Collectible Spotlight: Sony Walkman SPORTS with Auto Reverse
A piece of nostalgia from my vintage audio collection
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Which TV Mom Would You Want as Your Mom (If You Had to Choose)?
A Mother's Day Tribute Weekly Roundup
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Where to Start With Molly Ringwald
It's not The Breakfast Club
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You can only save one of these "Coming of Age" films
Nostalgia Nation Weekly Round-up!
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April 2025

I Guarantee You Don't Remember These Shows From The 80s and 90s
They're so esoteric or were on and off so quickly, they were vaporized from memory
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You Can Only Save One of These 80s Fantasy Films
Nostalgia Nation Weekly Round-up!
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"THAT '80s DUDE" GETS NOSTALGIC ON SDSU'S "WHERE YA AT?" PODCAST
Spilling the Tea on Creating a Half-Million Strong Community
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🎮 AI Video Game Characters Playing Themselves?
Welcome to the Most Meta Moment in Gaming (And Yeah, It’s Kinda Rad!)
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From Court Dates to Red Carpets: The Glorious Chaos of Robert Downey Jr.
RDJ turns 60 today! How one of Hollywood’s most charming disasters became its most indestructible icon - suit of armor optional
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