The Purple Stuff Podcast

Mar 04 2025 147 ep. 53 mins 3.3k
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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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A Nightmare on Elm Street 1987 TV Broadcast!

Mar 04 2025 64 mins  
We're marching you through a 1987 network television broadcast of A Nightmare on Elm Street, complete with the original TV commercials! Join us for a discussion about Freddy Krueger, Burger King, and talking Sesame Street dolls.You can view the commercials discussed on this episode on YouTube, too: https://youtu.be/ZCy0pnxXEyw?si=uUMnEREIVyYHtwbu

Stuffed Toys from the '80s and '90s!

Jan 31 2025 61 mins  
Join us for a soft and cuddly adventure as we dish about eight great STUFFED TOYS from the '80s and '90s, covering everything from Playskool's Glo Worm to WWF Wrestling Buddies! (And hear about even more of 'em over on our Patreon -- patreon.com/purplestuff)

1987 Christmas Specials on CBS!

Dec 22 2024 59 mins  
Happy holidays, everyone! Join us on a merry trip through the back-to-back broadcasts on A Charlie Brown Christmas and How The Grinch Stole Christmas, from 1987 on CBS!We're talking about the specials, and of course, the great old commercials! If you'd like to watch all of the ads that aired during the cartoons, we uploaded 'em over here: https://youtu.be/-ZN71wpvmV8Thanks for supp

The 1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Nov 25 2024 67 mins  
The Purple Stuff Podcast's annual tradition continues! This year, we're diving into the 1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring everyone from Scooby-Doo to the Care Bears to evil space alien lizard people!You can watch the whole parade on YouTube, over here: https://youtu.be/aphgFPsN5QI?si=1Nvxee4pL2O7DXgDPS: We'll also be dropping a special bonus episode on Patreon, where w

Fright Night 1987 TV Broadcast!

Oct 14 2024 57 mins  
Join us as we march through the 1987 network television premiere of FRIGHT NIGHT! We'll talk about the movie, and also some of the commercials that aired during it!You can view some of those commercials over here: https://youtu.be/XuYFwlnCzwk?si=OiJ3K9_DpTnQq23oEnjoy the Halloween vibes, and thanks for listening!

Spooky Songs, Volume XI!

Oct 01 2024 59 mins  
The annual tradition continues! Join us for Spooky Songs: Volume XI, where we're suggesting another ten terrifying tracks that would be perfect for your Halloween playlist. Featured artists include Jon Mikl Thor and The Chipmunks.

Werewolves and Wolf Creatures!

Aug 30 2024 74 mins  
We're howlin' into the Halloween season with a celebration of eight great werewolves and wolf creatures from pop culture! Highlights include Gorzak, WereBears, and Tim Dalton from Tales from the Crypt.

Blockbuster Video in 1994!

Jul 24 2024 40 mins  
We're using our time-bending powers to visit Blockbuster Video in the summer of 1994! Join us on our bike ride to VHS heaven, as we figure out what to rent, and do a whole lotta people-watching. "What a difference!"

The BOWLING Show!

Jun 19 2024 46 mins  
We're taking a trip back to an early '90s bowling alley to relive the glory of arcade games, french fries and weird shoes. And maybe a little actual bowling, too.

The Soda Show, Part II!

May 13 2024 50 mins  
It's the long-awaited sequel to our classic Soda Show! We're naming another eight great sodas from the '80s, '90s and 2000s. Come for the Strawberry Burst Pepsi, stay for the Life Savers Soda.