Acid Washed Memories

#49 - Toys R Us: The Biggest Toy Store there Was

This week, we're discussing the rise, the fall, and the legacy of a beloved memory*:  Toys R Us.
From bikes to trains to video games, it truly was the biggest toy store there was* - and we'll talk all about why generations of kids didn't want to grow up.
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#48 - Mario Games of 1993

This week, the Mario series continues with an all-star lineup for 1993!We'll cover Mario going missing, back in time, and into an enduring 16-bit collection!Also, something about a safari.Follow on Twitter @awmpodcast
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#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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