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The Purple Stuff Podcast
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Jay and Matt talk about toys, junk food, the holidays, movies and retro geek stuff. Sometimes a weird robot joins in.
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Halloween III on WPIX in 1988!
3w ago01:08:29Tap to summarizeJoin us as we examine a 1988 network television broadcast of one of our all-time favorite movies, Halloween III! We'll tell you about the film, about how it was trimmed for regular television, and even dive into some of the commercials that aired during it! Grab your Silver Shamrock masks and lend us your ears!
Transcribe →More Masters of the Universe!
Jun 301:23:19Tap to summarizeFor the second time in Purple Stuff history, we're dedicating an entire show to He-Man! Join us for a look back at eight weird and wonderful things from the halcyon days of Masters of the Universe -- the toys, the cartoon, live events, fast food promos and more! YOU have the power to listen to this pod!
Transcribe →The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Show!
Apr 2401:29:13Tap to summarizeThis episode is over ten years in the making! We're finally dedicating an entire show to those lean, green fighting machines! Join us for a 90-minute discussion about all things NINJA TURTLES, covering the cartoon, junk foods, weird live-action appearances, and much more. Cowabunga!!
Transcribe →Unsolved Mysteries, Part IV!
Mar 501:12:42Tap to summarizeFor the fourth time, the Purple Stuff Podcast tackles the classic TV series, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES! Join us for riveting reviews of six spooky segments, covering everything from angels to aliens to aphrodisiacs! This episode is (Robert) stacked!
Transcribe →Friday the 13th Part 2: 1986 TV Broadcast!
Jan 3001:01:39Tap to summarizeJoin us for a deep dive into a 1986 network television broadcast of Friday the 13th Part 2, complete with the original TV commercials! Nothing pairs with Jason Voorhees better than a thirty-second spot for Pizza Hut. We'll be talking about the film's strengths, various bits of trivia, and more! PS, if you'd like to see the movie bumpers and commercials, we've uploaded them over here: https://youtu.be/6GFvNEGJNTU
Transcribe →The 1987 Sears Wish Book!
Dec 2101:17:29Tap to summarizeWe're celebrating the holidays by picking out our favorite toys from the 1987 Sears Wish Book! Pour a cup of eggnog and join us for a discussion of G.I. Joe figures, Spectra dolls and weird Cap'n Crunch storage lockers!
Transcribe →The 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Nov 2601:09:11Tap to summarizeThe Purple Stuff Podcast's annual tradition continues! Join us for a look back at the 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring He-Man, Rainbow Brite, the Cabbage Patch Kids, and a whole lotta Bert Convy.
Transcribe →Eight Dastardly Devils!
Oct 3101:26:51Tap to summarizeWith moments to spare, our big Halloween show is here! Join us on a trip to HADES as we celebrate eight dastardly devils from all walks of pop culture! Somehow, a show with this topic includes references to Care Bears and My Little Pony.
Transcribe →Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2: 1992 TV Broadcast!
Sep 3001:07:49Tap to summarizeIt's a show fit for the Halloween season! Join us for a deep dive into an October 1992 television broadcast of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 -- not a movie you'd expect to find on broadcast television, but there it was! We'll tell you about the film, how it was edited for TV, and also get into some of the cool commercials that aired during the broadcast! Watch the commercials over here: https://youtu.be/oVlRqkJ7gck?si=3sw9Ks6kRLWsLmRr And consider joining our Patreon to get exclusive monthly bonus shows that you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/purplestuff
Transcribe →Eight Great '90s Monsters!
Aug 1301:18:26Tap to summarizeLast month we covered the '80s, so now it's time to name eight great monsters from the 1990s! Grab your hacky sack and join us as we pay tribute to eight beautiful beasts from movies, toys, television -- even ice cream trucks!
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