Acid Washed Memories

#47 - Infomercials: As Seen on TV

This week, it's all about a staple of our childhood television:  INFOMERCIALS!
From its initial experiments through its glory days, we'll talk all about the products, the pitchmen, and the paid programming that was a fixture of "why am I up this late" TV viewing.Sorry, no C.O.D.s
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#46 - The History of KFC: Recipe for Success

This week, we're cooking up some juicy details about the tasty history of Kentucky Fried Chicken!
From its humble gas station origins, the white-suited visionary, (and his help from a certain hamburger icon), to its failures and success, we'll cover everything KFC!Is it finger lickin' good?  You decide.
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#45 - The History of Cell Phones

Can you hear us now?This week, we're calling up the interesting history of a now-ubiquitous device:  the cellular phone.From its surprisingly early origins, niche market, and finally its widespread adoption, we'll cover* every aspect of the cell phone's rise to prominence.(*standard rates apply)
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#44 - Mario Games of 1992

This week, we continue our Mario series with a look at the year 1992!From an artistic achievement, a racing revelation, and a side-scrolling sequel, 1992 was certainly a unique and fun year in the world of Mario, and we'll tell you all about it!
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#43 - First Run Syndication: No Network Needed

This week, we're delving into the interesting history of the less-lauded but still crucial form of TV distribution:  first-run syndication!
Plus we'll cover a laundry list of shows, good and bad, that aired in this format throughout our childhoods.Just check your local listings.
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#42 - Street Fighter Alpha: Brand New History

This week, we explore the series that explained just what happened between the first two Street Fighter games.
From its origins as a stop-gap before part III, to its legacy on its own merit, listen as we break down every detail of the Street Fighter Alpha games!
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#41 - The History of Pay-Per-View

This week, we're descrambling the tangled, interesting history of PPV television.
From its unorthodox origins to a surge in the 80s and 90s, we'll cover every facet of this concept, which still lives on to this day.Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast
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#40 - Super Mario World: Launching a New Era

This week, Mario's journey continues as he helps launch Nintendo's 16-Bit Era!We'll pick it up with the success and aftermath of Super Mario Bros. 3, Mario's sudden medical degree, and his role in helping the Super Nintendo become a formidable contender in the war against Sega.Plus:  YOSHI!Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast
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#39 - Hair Metal: Roots, Growth, and Fallout

Do YOU wanna rock?This week, we talk about (and listen to!) the history of hair metal.
From the genesis of metal itself, to the glam movement, and of course grunge, we'll pour some sugar all over the glittery decadence of a defining genre of the 80s.Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast
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#38 - The Chevy Chase Show: It STUNK

This week, we're taking a good look at a bad show.
In 1993, FOX joined the late night chase.  
29 episodes later, it all ended in a pratfall.
This is the story of the Chevy Chase Show, and why it really and truly stunk.
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