Podcasts by When It Was Cool Pop Culture Podcast

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Nobody Loves the Hulk - Episode 108 from 2021-07-22T09:14:52

Lois Lane, Mary Jane Watson, and Veronica Lodge - what do they all have in common? They're non-powered love interests of comic book characters. While there are plenty of couples in comic books, ...

When It Was Cool Podcast - The First Two Harry Potter Movies Reviewed - Episode 125 from 2021-07-15T14:00:55

Karl and Tonya sit down and review the first two Harry Potter movies for the first time in this collected edition podcast previously available to our Patreon supporters. Neither of us have saw a...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - I Hear You Knockin' - Episode 107 from 2021-07-08T09:23:59

It's a special review show as the guys look at Craig Moss and Goldwyn Films new movie, "Let Us In" which debuted on VOD last Friday. They discuss the movie and other examples of "gateway" horror...

When It Was Cool - Independence Day Retro - Episode 124 from 2021-07-01T19:23:22

When it comes crashin' down and it hurts inside- dun dun dun dun dun-dun dun-dun! Yeah! It might not be "cool" to be an American these days but BY GAWD we don't feel that way at When It Was Cool...

Uphill Both Ways - Mr. Roboto - Episode 106 from 2021-06-24T09:18:34

Joe talks about some old Kiss demo clips that he found on YouTube, Mike bemoans the cardiac event monitor that he has to wear for two weeks, and they both share their top four identifiable villa...

Ultimate History of Pro Wrestling from 2021-06-18T22:51:07

What is the Ultimate History of Pro Wrestling at When It Was Cool? The history of professional wrestling from it's earliest inception to the year 2000 is being indexed at WhenItWasCool.com. Lear...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Batman 1966 Spectacular - Episode 123 from 2021-06-17T15:19:49

Today we present two Patreon exclusive shows for free both focusing on the old 1966 Batman series! The first half of the show looks back at episode one and season one and discusses all the fun a...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Captain Lou - Episode 105 from 2021-06-10T09:29:23

Last episode's 'Mail bag' posed an interesting question; What is your most memorable pro-wrestling moment? The guys decided that an answer to that question would be better served on its own show...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Giant Size Mailbag Show - Episode 122 from 2021-06-03T14:54:40

This episode we dive into the mailbag and answer tons of listener questions. These mailbag shows are usually only done for our Patreons but I'm behind on them so, boom! Here it is. Tons of pro w...

Street Fighter 2 - Retro Video Game, Movie, and more Review from 2021-06-01T09:27:02

Today Karl looks back on the popular Street Fighter/Street Fighter 2 video game property which also spawned a movie, multiple animated series, comic books, action figures, and a whole genre of m...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Please Mr. Postman - Episode 104 from 2021-05-27T09:27:32

It's been a while since they've done it, so Mike and Joe dump out a few bags of the hundreds of letters they get each month and dive into some "Listener Mail". Topics include, but are in no way ...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Arts and Crafts and Fads and Fun - Episode 121 from 2021-05-20T15:47:31

This episode Karl and Tonya discuss various arts and crafts and fun fads from the past and the present. Wood burning kits, cross stitching, doll making, action figure customs, painting, and more...

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast - Celebrating the 75th Birthday of Andre the Giant from 2021-05-19T16:20:50

In honor of the 75th birthday (May 19, 2021) of the legendary Andre the Giant, wrestling historian Karl Stern presents a reading of Dave Meltzer's biography of Andre the Giant from the Wrestling...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Love Rollercoaster - Episode 103 from 2021-05-13T22:04:37

Episode #103 - "Love Rollercoaster"... Iconic corporate mascots take center stage in this episode's "Mt. Retromore" and then it's time to cram the family in the car and head off to Wally World a...

When It Was Cool Podcast - 1990s Music, Arrowverse, McDonalds, and more - Episode 120 from 2021-05-06T14:13:51

Karl and Tonya are back for the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast discussing retro pop culture and more. This episode we debate 1990s music, discuss Nirvana, Gin Blossom's, Goo Goo Dolls, rap an...

Green Acres (1965) Retro TV Review from 2021-05-03T09:24:35

On this retro review, Karl from WhenItWasCool.com takes a look back at the popular 1965 sitcom Green Acres. A fun show with lots of laughs. Karl also has a personal connection to one of the show...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Your Mama Don't Dance - Episode 102 from 2021-04-29T09:58:38

Joseph and Mike talk about the band Sparks and the recent kaiju brawl Godzilla vs Kong in the opening segment and then it's time to talk about animals and famous TV pets for Mt. Retromore. While...

Masters of the Universe Origins and Beyond from 2021-04-28T09:49:47

Today we look at the Masters of the Universe Origins line of action figures which are about the only action figures you can find on toy shelves any more. These throwback style action figures are...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Four Sticks - Episode 101 from 2021-04-15T22:56:07

Creeping up on us from out of the darkness... our FOURTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! Where did this come from? Why, it seems like it was just last episode the guys marked one hundred episodes and now they...

When It Was Cool - The Snyder Cut of Justice League Review - Episode 119 from 2021-04-08T12:44:52

It's finally here! Karl's arch nemesis in life- the Warner Brothers DC Universe movies - have resurrected one of their own from the grave (literally and figuratively as it turns out) as the Just...

Godzilla vs Kong (2021) When It Was Cool April Patreon Drive FREE Show from 2021-04-07T15:43:35

It's finally here! Karl and Tonya review Godzilla vs Kong (2021) from the comfort of our own home on HBO MAX. Did it live up to the hype? Who won? (SPOILERS) Was it any good? Did Kong get transp...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode 100! from 2021-04-01T09:33:20

Episode #100 - No joke, it's finally here! Episode #100! Joseph and Mike present the Uphill Both Ways 100 Essential Pop Culture Things from the 1970s and 1980s. It's a topic that only an extra s...

King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) Retro Movie Review from 2021-03-31T09:48:13

Are you hyped for the new Godzilla vs Kong movie? We are! And we've done this once before. All the way back in 1962 Godzilla fought King Kong. Karl and Tonya watch this masterpiece and review it...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - "99" - Episode 99 from 2021-03-18T09:27:13

The boys are back in town! Sidekicks - quick, name your top four! Joseph and Mike surprise each other with theirs in this episode's installment of "Mt. Retromore" as they also talk about what ma...

Footloose (1984) Retro Movie Review from 2021-03-10T17:13:19

Karl and Tonya are back to talk about one of the biggest pop culture movies of the 1980s- Footloose! Footloose was not only a movie of it's era (dancing solves problems, small town politics and ...

Uphill Both Ways - Episode #98.5 - Meet Me Half Way from 2021-03-04T14:56:30

The podcast gods have once again foiled the best laid plans of mice, men, and Mike and Joseph, so it's time for a very special episode - a "one half" episode. That's right - this is episode 98 a...

Ultraman (1971) Retro Review Podcast from 2021-03-03T15:51:34

I love big monsters and big robots. I'm a Godzilla fan and with a big new Godzilla project coming next month I thought I'd set the mood by watching some other Tokusatsu related stuff. I've alwa...

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When It Was Cool - The Muppet Show - Episode 118 from 2021-02-26T00:21:12

It's time to put on make-up, it's time to get things right, it's time for When It Was Cool to cover the return of the original Muppet Show to television via the Disney Plus streaming app. All yo...

Barney Miller (1975) Retro TV Review from 2021-02-22T15:15:28

A mid-1970s sitcom that I remember watching regularly as a kid. Little did I know that I would grow up to sort of do what they were doing. As a matter of fact, I have seen Barney Miller describe...

When It Was Cool Podcast - 1980s Music Fun - Episode 117 from 2021-02-11T14:54:25

A new edition of the When It Was Cool flagship podcast as Karl and Tonya discuss a favorite topic- 1980s music! We have been burning up playlists on YouTube lately and Karl is an expert in all t...

Enter the Dragon (1973) Movie Review starring Bruce Lee from 2021-02-08T11:00:46

This was a blast to review! I have loved Enter the Dragon and Bruce Lee my whole life. This is the first time I have watched Enter the Dragon in many years and this was so much fun to watch and ...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - I Wanna Rock - Episode 98 from 2021-02-04T10:34:26

The Bangles, Stephanie Mills, John Paragon, and... Don Felder? What do these people have in common? The answer may amaze you! Cap'n Crunch, Trix, Lucky Charms, Count Chocula, and... Green Onion ...

When It Was Cool Podcast - NBCU's Peacock Network plus Phil Collins and more - Episode 116 from 2021-01-28T13:52:54

On this edition of the flagship When It Was Cool podcast we discuss the NBCU's Peacock streaming network which is in the news this week for a deal to absorb the WWE Network into it's service in ...

Atom Man vs Superman (1950) Serial Film Review from 2021-01-25T10:30:15

When It Was Cool reviews the 1950 serialized film Atom Man vs Superman. This is one of the best super hero films of pre-TV era and features a Mad Scientist verses Superman in one of Superman's r...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - A Fun Bunch of Guys from Outer Space - Episode 97 from 2021-01-21T14:31:12

It's time for a new movie review! But first - Mt. Retromore! Joseph and Mike discuss their top four iconic picks for "Friendly Aliens from TV and Movies". Then it's time to dive right into the n...

When It Was Cool Podcast - State of Pop Culture and LOST - Episode 115 from 2021-01-14T15:49:14

The new When It Was Cool flagship podcast has set sail and on this edition we look at the state of pop culture as 2021 is upon us. What is the future of concerts, movies, music, TV, pro wrestlin...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Episode 96 from 2021-01-07T10:18:19

Now that all of the holiday hubub is over, Mike and Joseph are back together and ready to charge forward into the new year. Things start off with a Mt. Retromore of favorite TV waitresses, then ...

When It Was Cool - Music Monday Free Show - Jimmy Buffett from 2021-01-04T15:26:09

This is another older show that I'm rebranding as Music Monday in my continuing effort to get everything organized in 2021. If you've never heard this show I hope you check it out. Jimmy Buffett...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Forrest Gump, Citizen Kane, The Mandalorian - Episode 114 from 2020-12-31T15:06:31

The flagship podcast of WhenItWasCool.com returns with 3 reviews and discussion. First up, Forrest Gump starring...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Another Lonely Christmas - Episode 95 from 2020-12-24T10:18:52

The hectic holiday season is keeping Mike and Joseph apart, but that doesn't mean you're not getting a new episode - it's just not the type you're used to. Joseph delivers a Christmas message to...

When It Was Cool - REO Speedwagon - Music Monday Special from 2020-12-14T10:19:30

I've seen REO Speedwagon a couple of times in concert and am a fan of their big radio hits. REO Speedwagon had several classic rock staples in the 1970s and 1980s including "I'm Gonna Keep on Lo...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Street Fighting Man - Episode 94 from 2020-12-10T10:10:48

Joseph starts things off by discussing "In Search Of" and how he uses the classic show in his classroom, then it's off to Mt. Retromore where the guys give TV Moms their due. The main event is a...

When It Was Cool - Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock - Episode 113 from 2020-12-03T13:42:15

Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars, oak tree you're in my way. We begin November with a breathe of fresh air and we reach back into the 1970s for a look at a band that holds a special place aro...

When It Was Cool - Music Monday - Styx from 2020-11-30T11:09:26

Today we cover the 1970s-80s hit making band Styx.  The WIWC family will be seeing Styx in concert in a couple of weeks.  Karl has already seen the original line-up and is a fan of their music. ...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - A Horse With No Name - Episode 93 from 2020-11-26T10:37:39

It's a bit of a free-for-all this episode as the fellas present their Mt. Retromore of TV Dads and then swing into talk about the origins of the show, give thanks to some special folks, and talk...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Great Western States Pop Culture Tour - Episode 112 from 2020-11-19T15:11:34

Karl and Tonya from When It Was Cool went on an epic cross country tour the past week stopping at several iconic pop culture places and locations of historical importance. It started with the me...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - I Want Action - Episode 92 from 2020-11-12T13:49:27

It's right there in the name, folks - this episode has wall to wall ACTION! It's a collaborative "Mt. Retromore" of 70s and 80s action movie stars as Joseph and Mike nominate and select the four...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Slow Down and See the Hedgehog - Episode 111 from 2020-11-05T15:08:03

The flagship podcast of WhenItWasCool.com is back this week and we are about to embark on an epic roadtrip. I ha...

When It Was Cool Music Monday Special - Music of 1987 and Chicago from 2020-11-02T10:46:25

Two free Patreon specials for you today. The first, we discuss the popular music of 1987 which was a great year in pop music and the other is a biography of the classic rock Hall of Famers- Chic...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Dead Man's Party - Episode 91 from 2020-10-29T09:45:14

The UBW Halloween Trilogy concludes with a Mt. Retromore of giant monsters, a couple of movie recommendations, and the main topic: a review of the Rankin/Bass Halloween stop-motion classic, "Mad...

When It Was Cool - The Wolfman and Son of Dracula - Episode 110 from 2020-10-22T16:58:47

There's a packed retro news feature this episode plus Karl reviews the Universal Studios monster classic The Wolfman (1941) and the Dracula sequel Son of Dracula (1943). The Universal Monster mo...

Uphill Both Ways - Psycho Killer - Episode 90 from 2020-10-15T09:18:57

While it's technically the second of the "UBW Halloween 2020" trilogy, it's the first NEW show due to last episode's updated rerun. So what's in store here? Joseph and Mike talk about their pick...

When It Was Cool Podcast - The Life and Influence of Edgar Allan Poe - Episode 109 from 2020-10-08T12:33:17

It's Halloween month here at When It Was Cool and we celebrate all month long as most of our shows are theme...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Clones (We're All) - Episode 89 from 2020-10-01T09:25:53

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Mike and Joseph were unable to record a new episode for this week. But that doesn't mean you're not getting a show! Step into the W.A.B.A.C. machine as we...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Outlaw Country and The Road Warriors - Episode 108 from 2020-09-24T13:49:46

A big show this week as we give you two of our recent Patreon specials for free. First, from our Music Monday series is a look at the special relationship between George Jones and Johnny Paycheck a...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - My Old School - Episode 88 from 2020-09-17T09:31:09

Mike starts things off with a short discussion about "Cobra Kai" (Netflix's TV show - by way of YouTube - 'reboot' of the "Karate Kid" franchise), and Joe follows up with a couple of film festival ...

Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Uncool WWE, Vampiro, Guest Kid Zombie and 1980s Wrestling Angles - Episode 07 from 2020-09-15T09:29:38

The new Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast with Karl Stern features a look at the massive decline in WWE pop culture popularity, a new documentary takes a look at the life of former lucha and WCW star...

When It Was Cool - Retro Video Game Fun - Episode 107 from 2020-09-10T13:26:36

A series of articles by Juan Nunez has hosts Karl and Tonya thinking about video games. Our first video games, arcades, and even playing card games such as Rook, Uno. The Atari 2600, Nintendo, Supe...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Hot Blooded - Episode 87 from 2020-09-03T09:19:50

Unknown Origins on Netflix and some movies from the Fantasia and FrightFest festivals. Mount Retromore of comic characters. Virus and pandemic movies from the 70s and 80s, all while trying not to g...

Bob Armstrong - Rest in Peace The Bullet from 2020-08-28T14:41:51

Wrestling legend Bob Armstrong has died following a battle with cancer. Bob is a man I met many, many times, worked around at many shows, and grew up watching. His sons Scott, Steve, Brad, and Bri...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Golden Girls and Family Matters - Episode 106 from 2020-08-27T14:15:09

We discuss a 1980s sitcom and a 1990s sitcom, both of which lasted multiple seasons. Golden Girls and Family Matters were to very differently written shows and one seemed to resonate with us while...

Special: From the Pages of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Boris Malenko and Art Barr from 2020-08-25T09:22:09

Karl Stern dives back into the pages of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for Dave Meltzer's biographies on Boris Malenko (the father of wrestler and future agent Dean Malenko) and Art Barr. The d...

Uphill Both Ways - Double Vision - Episode 86 from 2020-08-20T09:26:03

It's time for a new regular feature (at least for now) as Mike and Joseph debut "Mt. Retromore" - their take on the game of coming up with your own "Mt. Rushmore" of a given topic. For this first s...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Mid-90s Rock - Episode 105 from 2020-08-14T01:11:59

Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com talk about mid-90s rock music on this episode as Tonya recently rediscovered Alice in Chains. We talk about their music and the death of lead singer Layne Stal...

06 Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Surprising Origins of Mexican Wrestling, a Killed Town, and Guest Aaron Gartlan talks Continental from 2020-08-11T09:32:04

On this episode: the pioneer era of wrestling in Mexico isn't what I expected. In fact, it appears Asian in origin with links to Jui Jitsu and American frontier wrestling combined into one thing. I...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Mr. Big Stuff - Episode 85 from 2020-08-06T09:26:12

Mike and Joe do their part to liven up the festivities as they program the WABAC machine to Karl's birth year of 1971 and discuss everything from the price of a Malibu Barbie to the confetti shower...

Blue Falcon and Dynomutt (1976) Retro TV Review from 2020-08-03T12:39:47

A superhero combination that exists within the Hanna-Barbara and Scooby-Doo universe. Blue Falcon is clearly a parody of Batman and I suppose Dynomutt (the Dog Wonder) is a parody of Robin the Boy ...

When It Was Cool Podcast - The Toy Aisle is Strong Again (but there's a catch) & the Superman We Need - Episode 104 from 2020-07-30T12:41:11

On this episode of the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast from WhenItWasCool.com, host Karl catches up on the current goings on related to retro pop culture including cancelled concerts, Geddy Lee's...

Uphill Both Ways - Cover of Rolling Stone - Episode 84 from 2020-07-23T12:43:06

Joseph talks a bit about this year's BIFAN Film Festival before the talk turns to drive-in theaters now in the age of Covid-19. Then it's off to the Mix-Tape Challenge followed by the main topic: m...

When It Was Cool - Charlie Daniels, G.I. Joe, Johnny Depp, and more - Episode 103 from 2020-07-17T00:50:02

Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com here to distract you from the depressing viral infected world to bring you some retro pop culture goodness, along with news about your favorites from better ti...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Vacation - Episode 83 from 2020-07-09T09:26:10

Just because Mike is on vacation doesn't mean the guys are going to let you - their loyal listeners - down! Things start with a discussion about Mike's aforementioned vacation, then it's on to the ...

When It Was Cool Special - Our 100 Favorite Comic Books of All Time from 2020-07-08T09:48:12

In conjunction with a new feature article at When It Was Cool, host Karl discusses his 100 favorite comic book issues of all time. These are the comic books that made him a fan and collector for ov...

When It Was Cool - Cartoons and Mailbag Questions - Episode 102 from 2020-07-02T12:27:39

Karl and Tonya sit down to lament there are no new movies and concerts are cancelled. So we dig into the comments and questions on our popular and active Patreon supporters forum which leads to a d...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Don't You Forget About Me - Episode 82 from 2020-06-25T13:04:41

The guys wrap up their quadrology of episodes talking about cult movies with a discussion covering movies they felt should have been included in the three part "Time Warp" documentary series. Mike ...

05- Old Time Wrestling Hour Podcast - Episode 05 - Featuring Kid Zombie from AWRadio from 2020-06-23T15:40:08

It's a new Old Time Wrestling Hour Podcast and we have the difficult task of trying to keep things positive on this show and I try my best! I am joined by Matt "Kid Zombie" Mann of Alternative Wres...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Pop Culture Rabbit Hole - Episode 101 from 2020-06-18T12:40:49

This is a fun episode. While I am calling it 'Pop Culture Rabbit Hole' I could also call it '7 Degrees of Wikipedia'. We start with today's date in Wikipedia and soon find ourselves talking about K...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - The Joker - Episode 81 from 2020-06-11T09:39:54

TIME WARP: THE GREATEST CULT FILMS OF ALL-TIME - COMEDY & CAMP, the movie series looking at cult films. If you want to listen to them in order, episode #78 covers volume one (Midnight Madness) and ...

Captain America (1944) Review from 2020-06-09T14:37:54

Captain America is a Marvel Comics legend and as World War II raged in 1944 it only made sense that the movie serials would adapt America's hero to the silver screen... except they completely misse...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Episode #80 - Still Crazy After All These Years from 2020-05-28T09:49:41

It's Mike's birthday, so the guys celebrate in style by discussing favorite birthday-related movies and scenes like "Sixteen Candles" and the birthday party in "The Birds". Everything from All-Elit...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Fun With Retro Pop Culture - Episode 100 from 2020-05-21T13:27:37

Tonya and Karl talking retro pop culture and what they have learned about it since starting WhenItWasCool.com. We talk classic rock and going to concerts. We talk the decline in comic books and pro...

Uphill Both Ways - Career of Evil - Episode 79 from 2020-05-14T09:21:04

The fellas review TIME WARP: THE GREATEST CULT FILMS OF ALL-TIME VOLUME 2 - HORROR & SCI-FI. Mike and Joseph covered Volume 1 last episode and volume 3 will be covered in episode #81, so make sure ...

Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Episode 4 - Guest Stevie J From AngryMarks.com from 2020-05-12T13:16:26

Host Karl Stern talks about the current downturn in pro wrestling ratings and popularity and explores what the future might hold. Then we bring in our special guest for this episode- Stevie J from ...

When It Was Cool - Comics, Pro Wrestling, Streaming - Episode 99 from 2020-05-07T14:09:02

This week on the flagship podcast from WhenItWasCool.com, Karl talks about a new article he is working on dealing with his personal favorite comic books ever and discusses 1990s Marvel Comics chara...

Saga of Ric Flair Jumping to WWF While WCW NWA World Champion from 2020-05-04T09:49:13

Karl covers the entire story of Ric Flair quitting WCW to jump to WWF in 1991 while still NWA/WCW World champion. The sage of what the NWA was during that time. Why we really didn't get Hulk Hogan ...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock Ya' Tonight - Episode 78 from 2020-04-30T09:19:13

TIME WARP: THE GREATEST CULT FILMS OF ALL-TIME VOLUME 1 - MIDNIGHT MADNESS which is, as you can see by the title, the first volume (of three) documentary films looking at cult movies. And of course...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Donuts and Doughnuts - Episode 98 from 2020-04-23T13:35:05

The donut is part of pop-culture and has been around since before the Civil War. Karl and Tonya recently picked up some from Krispy Kreme and saw that the company boasted being around since 1937. S...

03 Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Pandemic Chaos and More from 2020-04-21T10:20:23

On the new DragonKingKarl Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast, host Karl Stern talks about the pandemic both now and in the early 1900s and how it affected the wrestling business. Plus, Karl answers so...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Happy Anniversary Baby - Episode 77 from 2020-04-16T09:26:29

Can you believe it's been three years already? The fellas can't, that's for sure. Join them as they look back at the previous shows and ramble on about everything from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wre...

When It Was Cool - 1995 in Pop Culture - Episode 97 from 2020-04-09T12:51:16

Karl and Tonya sit down to discuss the year in pop culture 1995. Hip hop and rap were getting red hot with both Biggie and Tupac on the charts but there was some pop too. Even Tom Petty was still ...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Believe It or Not - Episode 76 from 2020-04-02T09:27:54

Joseph and Mike briefly discuss some old TV shows like "Tales of the Unexpected" and "The Invaders", share what life has been like recently under the Covid-19 pandemic and quarantines, and then get...

When It Was Cool - 1986 in Pop Culture - Episode 96 from 2020-03-26T17:24:41

Everything you want to know about the year 1986 in retro pop culture. I was doing some research on 1986 UWF pro wrestling and it got me to thinking about 1986 and WOW what a great year in pop cultu...

WIWC Breaking News - Diamond Comics, WrestleMania, and more from 2020-03-23T21:45:09

Huge breaking news report this afternoon from WhenItWasCool.com. Diamond Comics has announced it is ceasing accepting new material from comic book publishers effectively shutting down the comic boo...

02 - DragonKingKarl Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Interview with Dave Wills, the Secret History of Pro Wrestling, much more! from 2020-03-20T10:08:32

How the history of pro wrestling isn't what a lot of people think it is and a lot of the bickering today between talking heads is coming from a place of wrong perspective. How kayfabe really evolve...

01 - DragonKingKarl Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast - Interview with Bryan Alvarez, Dave Meltzer vs Jim Cornette feud, the Reality of Classic vs Modern Pro Wrestling from 2020-03-20T10:03:21

On the new, revamped, and improved Old Tyme Wrestling Hour, host Karl Stern discusses the Twitter feud between Dave Meltzer and Jim Cornette and faulty misconception many old timers have, the insan...

Uphill Both Ways - Things Can Only Get Better - Episode 75 from 2020-03-19T09:27:40

As the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic begin to fall into place, Mike and Joseph run down Joe's Mix Tape Challenge about robots and then it's off to the main topic of songs that were bigger h...

When It Was Cool - Coronavirus Cancellations - Episode 95 from 2020-03-12T13:58:37

A breaking news edition. Pop culture events are being cancelled this week due to the spread of the coronavirus. The latest cancellations from sporting events, to concerts, to movies and more. Actor...

Batman and Robin (1949) Movie Review - Free from 2020-03-11T13:32:13

Batman was already an established pop culture sensation by the late 1940s and this was his second movie which introduced Robin. Robin was much older in this movie serial than the comic book version...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Celluloid Heroes - Episode 74 from 2020-03-05T10:31:16

As Covid-19 slowly infects the planet, Mike is suspiciously sick as he and Joseph run down Mike's Mix-Tape of songs that should be made into movies before hitting the main topic of songs that WERE ...

When It Was Cool - ToyFair 2020 and Classic Rock Summer - Episode 94 from 2020-02-27T15:07:25

From WhenItWasCool.com, Karl and Tonya talk about all the offerings from ToyFair 2020 including a brand new 6-inch G.I. Joe line. Plus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, Mego, and tons of ...

DragonKingKarl Old Tyme Wrestling Hour Podcast Trailer from 2020-02-25T11:18:45

Coming soon to iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcasting platforms is the flagship pro wrestling history podcast by DragonKingKarl - Karl Stern from Wrestling Observer, F4WOnline, and When I...

Uphill Both Ways - Friends from 2020-02-20T10:38:30

In the wake of Sid & Marty Krofft getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mike and Joseph talk about some of their old shows and the impact they had. From straight-up variety shows like "The ...

Family Ties (1982) Retro TV Review from 2020-02-19T10:57:01

Family Ties was a 1980s prime time sitcom featuring Michael J. Fox as the conservative son of former hippie culture parents. Set squarely in the middle of Ronald Reagan America, this show was part ...

When It Was Cool - G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Concerts, and Pro Wrestling History - Episode 93 from 2020-02-13T15:23:06

This weeks When It Was Cool Podcast from WhenItWasCool.com is packed with news and notes including a look at recent G.I. Joe action figure news, KISS in concert, concert schedules for 2020 includin...

Back to the Future (1985) Retro Movie Review from 2020-02-12T14:40:37

Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com take a look back at the 1985 classic Back to the Future! Believe it or not, Tonya had never seen this movie before so you actually get a fresh take on this ico...

Uphill Both Ways - Time In a Bottle - Episode 72 from 2020-02-06T10:41:42

Come with us if you want to live because strange things are afoot at the Circle K! This episode has Mike and Joseph setting the WABAC machine to check out favorite movies dealing with time travel. ...

Styx - Audio Documentary from 2020-02-05T11:03:33

On this When It Was Cool special, host Karl takes a look back at one of his favorite bands - Styx! Styx was a touring and record selling juggernaut in the 1970s and 1980s before the band imploded. ...

When It Was Cool - Growing Pains and Nickelodeon Madness - Episode 92 from 2020-01-30T14:06:06

On this edition of the When It Was Cool flagship podcast Karl and Tonya discuss the 1980s show Growing Pains featuring Kirk Cameron and Leonardo DiCaprio. Then we switch gears to a listener request...

Uphill Both Ways - Where Have All the Good Times Gone - Episode 71 from 2020-01-23T10:33:12

It's a retro pop-culture potpourri as Mike and Joseph talk about everything from "Paddle to the Sea" to "The Night Stalker", afternoon kid's TV hosts to being latch-key kids, and a whole host of ot...

When It Was Cool - That Sgt Slaughter Article, Rock and Roll HOF, Johnny Depp - Episode 91 from 2020-01-16T15:03:38

This is a packed episode of the When It Was Cool flagship podcast from WhenItWasCool.com. Karl and Tonya discuss that Sgt. Slaughter article from WIWC that went viral. We discuss the death of Neil ...

Rush - Tribute to Neil Peart Podcast Special from 2020-01-12T17:30:10

Neil Peart has died. This shocking and unexpected announcement sent shock waves through the Rush fan community and gut-punched music fans across the globe. Neil Peart was an extraordinarily talente...

Uphill Both Ways - Glory Days - Episode 70 from 2020-01-09T10:34:10

Mike and Joseph are here to ring in the new decade with a look back at 1979 and 1989 and some of the memorable things and events from those decade-closing years. From Alien to The Little Mermaid, H...

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero - Season One Episode One Retro TV Review from 2020-01-08T10:52:31

On this retro TV review, Karl from When It Was Cool takes a look back at the 1985 G.I. Joe A Real American Hero cartoon series. Karl has been a hardcore GI Joe collector since 1982 including having...

When It Was Cool - Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Wrestling - Episode 90 from 2020-01-02T15:53:53

Welcome to the first When It Was Cool Podcast of the year 2020! Last year featured a lot of great retro pop culture and 2020 looks amazing as well. Karl has some spoiler free comments about Star Wa...

X-Men the Animated Series (1992) Retro TV Review from 2020-01-01T16:17:04

X-Men the Animated Series was a very popular cartoon series that first aired in 1992 and, for many, it is their touchstone series for who the X-Men are. Featuring more mature storylines than most S...

Superman (1978) Retro Movie Review from 2019-12-26T11:31:31

Here is a look back at the classic 1978 Christopher Reeve Superman movie. Remembered fondly by most, the movie is not without some difficulties. Still, it's a world better than what was to come. Jo...

Uphill Both Ways - Do They Know It's Christmas - Episode 69 from 2019-12-23T22:46:33

It's Christmas first they run down some of their favorite movies and songs before the lights go down and the curtain comes up as the Uphill Both Ways Players present their version of "A Christmas C...

When It Was Cool Podcast - Christmas Movie Spectacular - Episode 89 from 2019-12-19T15:02:13

An oversize edition of the When It Was Cool flagship podcast this week as Karl and Tonya join you to discuss several Christmas themed retro movies including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, A...

Uphill Both Ways - Eye of the Tiger - Episode 68 from 2019-12-12T11:21:11

Episode #68 - "The Eye of the Tiger"... Tangent / noun /?tæn·d??nt/ a subject or activity that is different than the one you are talking about or doing / "In this episode Mike and Joseph go off on ...

Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) Free Edition from 2019-12-10T23:18:54

In 1989 the classic Incredible Hulk television show got a TV movie featuring an appearance by Daredevil! When It Was Cool took a look at this made for TV movie and reviewed it for our Patreons and ...

When It Was Cool - Sesame Street and Pee Wees Playhouse - Episode 88 from 2019-12-05T16:20:03

Karl grew up on Sesame Street and we review the very first episode featuring an orange Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird with a strange head, and other familiar characters like Bert and Ernie, Cookie Mons...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - I Thank You! - Episode 67 from 2019-11-28T11:39:31

UBW Special Thanksgiving show! After giving some shout-outs to a few things that they are thankful for, Joseph and Mike dive into the Mix-Tape Challenge. The main course- TURKEYS. As in, cinematic ...

Bewitched (1964) Retro TV Review Special from 2019-11-27T12:05:47

On this When It Was Cool Podcast special, hosts Karl and Tonya take a look back at the 1964 iconic television series Bewitched. The story of a witch married into a normal family with comedic result...

When It Was Cool - Lion King, Aladdin, Dumbo - Episode 87 from 2019-11-21T17:23:08

Karl and Tonya take a look at the recent influx of live action Disney movies based on retro animated properties. Lion King (2019) was a pleasant surprise and a great faithful remake of the original...

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - Take a Letter, Maria - Episode 66 from 2019-11-14T11:40:12

Episode #66 - "Take a Letter, Maria"... As Mike and Joseph transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving they decide to dive into listener mail to see what the people are saying. There's questions deal...

Battlestar Galactica (1978) Retro TV Review Special from 2019-11-13T11:50:09

Sometime ago, our Patreons got a retro review special of the outstanding 1978 space drama Battlestar Galactica. WhenItWasCool.com is now releasing that special for free. Join host Karl as he talks ...