When It Was Cool reviews, remembers, and celebrates the toys, music, action figures, television, movies, and popular culture of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Super Friends, Comic Books, Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, My Little Pony, Alice in Wonderland, books, Six Million Dollar Man, Godzilla, video games, and all things retro.
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Classic Artists Today's "Sittin' In With The CAT" features interviews with legacy bands and performers from the Classic Rock, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Pop and Oldies genres. Ray White, multi-award nominated host of Classic Artists Today and Coool CAT, internationally syndicated radio show, brings you the latest from the musicians from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's who have sold hundreds of millions of albums. We'll talk with them about the past...present...and future.
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Barstool Rockers is a weekly 'magazine style' podcast focusing on classic, prog and most every aspect of rock music. Hosted by two life-long fans, it aims to inform and hopefully entertain.
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Epic Footnote Productions presents a series of podcast programs where Matt + Zach get to debate and geek out over their favorite topic: music.
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Classic rock radio interviews and features
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What is Classic Rock? Hosts Dan and Büdro ask this and other searing questions as they dive into their love of the foundational genre of rock and roll music, a genre that is sublime, surreal, transcendent, rowdy and ridiculous all at once. Love it or hate it, it's rock and roll motherf*****s!
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Join your host Colton Gee, as he creates in-depth conversations with artists & performers from all genres, giving listeners an opportunity to go beyond the art and entertainment to connect with the individuals themselves and discuss their achievements and their journeys so far.
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Classic Rock Drops - "focusing on new music by classic rock artist" was born July 2017 with host Mike Williams in Nashville and Tuck "the professor" Watts. Without any real outlet for classic rock artists new music, we fill the gap for those that love artist no longer played through commercial outlets.Our sole purpose is to promote and support those artist and their latest efforts.Find us at classicrockdrops.com and on Facebook as well.
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We spin over 7 decades of music on a format that refuses to die. As a long time record collector I’ve enjoyed a lot of music and have amassed quite a vinyl collection over the years. As the vinyl craze or rebirth has taken hold it’s been great to pick up newer releases and quality reissues to share with my listeners. But collecting classic original releases and discovering new used record shops will always be my passion. “Like” us on Facebook and “follow” us on Instagram. You can also find o ...
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The Radio Ga Ga Podcast is a weekly album review podcast that explores why we like the music we like. Host Justine Piehowski dives into each album in depth, with artist backgrounds, song-by-song meanings, and notes from the recording studio. The goal of the Radio Ga Ga Podcast is to help you as the listener feel more knowledgeable and connected to the music you love, and maybe even music you didn't know you would. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. https://radiogagapodcast.com/
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Welcome Music fans! Find all the shows in our main feed here: Rock N Roll Archaeology, History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Decibel Geek, Tunes & Tumblers, Crime in Music, Tripping on My Roots, Mistress Carrie Podcast, The Hook Rocks!, Rock n Roll Librarian, Art of Rock, JBTV, Into the Banjoverse, Is It Rolling Bob? Talking Dylan, Rock's Backpages, Goldmine, Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party, Who Cares About the Rock Hall?, You're Not Listening, Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes, The Caree ...
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From our Patreon archive at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Karl and Tonya take a look back at the silent movie masterpiece Phantom of the Opera from 1925. Check us out at When It Was Cool for more horror movie classics, retro pop culture, and much more!By When It Was Cool
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I have a review of a Spider-Man universe Sony movie today. Morbius (2022), much like Kraven the Hunter which followed it, got scathing reviews online. In fact, many review websites had it ranked as low as 15% positive. It seems I am out of step with these websites because, much like the Kraven movie, I liked this one quite well. In fact, I found it…
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Emerson Hart co-founded Tonic in 1993 and is their lead vocalist and plays rhythm guitar. The band has received two Grammy award nominations and has a Platinum album to their credit. Tonic's latest release is a single titled "To Be Loved." On the solo front, Emerson has released 3 solo albums. His latest single is "I Look For You." Reaching back in…
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a 1922 silent German horror film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire. Nosferatu was produced by Prana Film and is an unauthorized and unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula. Various names and other details were changed from the novel, including Count Dracu…
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Duane Betts, guitarist/singer/songwriter, heads up his band Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel and is a co-founder of The Allman-Betts Band. He is the son of the late Allman Brothers Band's co-founder, Dickey Betts. Throughout the years you'd find Duane in various bands including Dawes, Puddle of Mudd, Whitestarr, Jamtown and Dickey Betts & Great South…
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Enter the Dragon (1973) with Bruce Lee Review
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35:43This is one of my favorite podcasts from the When It Was Cool Patreon archives, this is a fun look back at the 1973 Kung Fu martial arts movie epic - Enter the Dragon featuring Bruce Lee! Get instant access to over 2,000 podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolBy When It Was Cool
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Join me on this show from our Patreon archive looking back at the classic DC Super Powers toy line from the 1980s. This type of content and over 2000 other podcasts are available immediately upon joining our Patreon! Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and many more! Sign up on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.co…
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The When It Was Cool flagship podcast returns today as Karl and Tonya discuss multiple pop culture issues and news including recent information on the death of actor Gene Hackman. Tonya then discusses some arts and crafts matters as she tries a few new things. Support When It Was Cool on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool…
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Adventures of Captain Marvel Serial Review
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42:24Today his 'official' (sort of) name is Shazam, but during the 1940s Captain Marvel was a superhero on the same popularity level as Superman! He even had a serialized adventure series in the 1940s, the earliest of the superheroes! While Captain Marvel in this series differed in many respects from his comic book counterpart, it was still quite a good…
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CAT Episode 194 - Jeff Pilson (Foreigner/Dokken) Pt. 2
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29:11Jeff Pilson, bassist & keyboardist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner, has held down the bottom for the band for over 20 years. In high demand by other groups during his career, you'll also find him recording and/or touring with other bands including Dokken, Revolution Saints, The End Machine, Black Swan and others. In Part 2 of our in…
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Action Comics Issue 1 - Superman in Order Podcast 01
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42:11Join When It Was Cool on this new series following the chronological history of Superman from his debut in 1938 through history. This is not a documentary series about the creators and artists (though they are mentioned) but instead is a study of the character of Superman himself and the changes he has gone through over the years. Episode one takes…
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100 Favorite Comic Books of When It Was Cool
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1:46:55I learned to read in the 1970s largely using comic books. I have read and collected comics for over 40 years. Here at When It Was Cool I have selected my 100 favorite comic books from my life as a comic fan. Included in the discussion are Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, G.I. Joe, Justice League, Avengers, Defenders, Iron Fist, Daredevil, and many…
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Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) Review
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30:12While Daredevil has been brought back from limbo by the MCU, Daredevil's first on screen appearance wasn't the Netflix series, nor even the forgettable 1990s movie! Instead, it was as a character in the 1989 made for TV movie - Trial of the Incredible Hulk! This show is from our Patreon archive of over 2,500 shows. Join today - https://www.patreon.…
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CAT Episode 193 - Jimi Haha (Jimmie's Chicken Shack)
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30:52Jimi Haha is the frontman for the band Jimmie's Chicken Shack that launched in 1993 in Baltimore, MD. His career took off after signing with Elton John's Rocket Records in 1996. The band blends their alternative style with rock and funk to produce their driving sound. They've toured with 311, Live, Everclear, Fuel and others. In September of 2024, …
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Batman in Order Podcast - Detective Comics Issue 47 - The 25th Appearance of Batman
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20:50The 25th appearance of Batman took place in January 1941 in the pages of Detective Comics issue 47. As far as stories go, it is pretty tame, but the character of the Batman himself continues to evolve. In this issue, Bruce Wayne does his best Dick Tracy impersonation and Robin has a reduced role. Read the feature article - here. The Batman in Order…
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X-Men the Animated Series (1992) Review - From Our Patreon!
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27:06Beginning today, every Monday I will post one retro pop culture offering from our vast library of almost 3,000 podcasts on our Patreon Page at WhenItWasCool.com. Today we look back one of the most beloved animated cartoon properties, X-Men the Animated Series from 1992!By When It Was Cool
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G.I. Joe: Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Monday Retro Flashback Show
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22:38From our Patreon files at WhenItWasCool.com we present to you this classic review of the G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon series! G.I. Joe was one of my favorite toy properties in the 1980s and 1990s and I was a huge fan of the G.I. Joe Marvel Comic book series but less a fan of the cartoon. Today, I give G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon series a new …
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Joe Bonamassa is constantly listed towards the top of the lists of the best guitarists in the world. At the age of twelve he opened for the legendary B.B. King and was introduced to the world. Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Joe's won numerous other awards especially in the Blues world. Multi-award winning program director Ray White connected wi…
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Karl and Tonya invite you in for a discussion about pop culture and retro pop culture from When It Was Cool! On this podcast, Karl and Tonya discuss school life in the 1970s through the 1990s, how things have changed, and what we can't make sense of today. Then we take you with us as we go through another subscription snack box, this time we have s…
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Karl and Tonya reminisce about the important pop culture influences in their lives. Tonya discusses fashion of the 1980s and 1990s, Karl talks about the Six Million Dollar Man and comic books. They discuss the impact that pop culture has made in their lives and how the love of music was a common factor in their relationship. From the sitcoms of the…
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CAT Episode 191 - Bill Payne (Little Feat)
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28:52Bill Payne is an accomplished Keyboardist/Singer/Songwriter who co-founded Little Feat in 1969. He's also worked and recorded with the elite in the Rock and Roll industry including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and even Pink Floyd - along with dozens others. In the early 2000's Bill reunited with The Doobie Brothers (where you'll find him p…
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Elliott Yamin in 2006 was a finalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He released his self-titled album in 2007 that peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200. His single "Wait For You" obtained platinum certification. Elliott has had 5 solo albums land on the charts throughout his career. In recent years you can find Elliott performing and touring with…
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New Season! Retro Stuff in 2024 and 2025, Korean Snacks, more!
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56:09Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com return for a new season of the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast where we talk about retro pop culture and fun! On this show we discuss some of the retro pop culture highlights from last year and look ahead to 2025's new offerings including the new Superman movie and more. Then we dive into a box full of snacks…
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JJ Grey & Mofro was launched in the early 2000's centering on his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. A favorite among music critics, the band has toured extensively throughout the U.S. picking up a loyal fan base for over 23 years. JJ's concerts have a strong "sing along" vibe that involves the entire audience. Multi-award winning program director Ray W…
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A refreshing new season of the When It Was Cool podcast will be arriving in 2025! Lots of exciting new shows here on the free podcast feed. Until then, continue to get all the retro pop culture you love on our Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolBy When It Was Cool
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CAT Episode 188 - Fito de la Parra (Canned Heat)
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29:31Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra has been the "classic" drummer for Canned Heat during the past 57 years. Having played at Woodstock in 1969 (Episodes 180 and 181) he has led a resurgence of the band during the past few years. Their latest album Finyl Vinyl has garnered tremendous accolades and propelled them towards the top of the Blues Rock charts and a…
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CAT Episode 187 - Barry Goudreau (Boston/Orion The Hunter)
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29:21Barry Goudreau, was an original member of Boston, whose first album sold well over 20 million copies worldwide. The band reached the pinnacle of the entire music industry shortly after the albums release. After touring and two albums with the band, Barry recorded a solo album and then went on to form several other groups including Orion The Hunter …
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Mego Action Figure Collecting (Free Feed)
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31:27We continue our November celebration of 1970s superhero culture with this look from our Patreon archives at MEGO action figures. In the 1970s, MEGO had the action figure license for Marvel, DC, Star Trek, and many others! Come and join us! https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolBy When It Was Cool
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Results of the first Classic Rock Fantasy Draft are in! Guitarist John Schreffler (Shooter Jennings) joins Dan and Büdro to announce the winners in a hotly contested race. Plus Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, the origins of AC/DC’s bar band sound, Toronto’s airport code, and what is the most classic rock beer?…
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Direct from our Patreon archives at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool we jump back in time to the late 1970s to look at the live action Incredible Hulk TV show. A cult classic! For more shows like this (over 2000) visit When It Was Cool and join our Patreon! Thousands of hours of retro pop culture!By When It Was Cool
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Dan and Büdro discuss Lindsey Buckingham's replacements in Fleetwood Mac, transcendent concert moments, a reissue of Tom Petty's oft-maligned Long After Dark album, the trespasses of John Popper, and Neil Young's cancelled tour. Later Dan and Büdro go head to head in a bare knuckles classic rock fantasy draft.…
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