Rad History

Continuing our tribute to Rob Reiner's career, by telling the behind the scenes making of: A Few Good Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Rob Reiner by telling the behind the scenes story of the making of the classic 80s movie Stand By Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the nostalgic world of a beloved childhood retail giant. Explore the sensory joy of visiting Toys R Us and how it redefined retail with its supermarket model. Discover the rise of its iconic branding, including Jeffrey the giraffe and the catchy jingle. Learn about its downfall due to fierce competition and a failed e-commerce strategy. Finally, witness how the brand tries to reclaim its legacy with new partnerships and pop-up stores while reflecting on the love lost for toys.

Discover the origins of a holiday classic inspired by Gene Shepard's radio tales and how director Bob Clark brought it to life. Learn about the unique casting choices, including the iconic roles of Ralphie and The Old Man. Explore the challenges of filming in Cleveland, complete with faux snow effects and memorable gags like the vacuum-flagpole. Uncover the film's journey from modest release to cultural phenomenon through TV marathons and merchandise. Dive into its lasting legacy and subsequent sequels that keep the spirit alive!

It's the decline and fall of the hair metal empire. But you can never kill hair metal. It can only get stronger. So, the death and resurrection... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The height of Hair Metal! Bon Jovi! Poison! Guns N' Roses! Did Hair Metal have its appetite for (self) destruction baked in from the moment it conquered the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the vibrant world of 1980s hair metal, where power ballads reigned supreme. Discover the glam rock roots, tracing influences from legends like T-Rex and Alice Cooper. Uncover the underground scene that birthed icons like Van Halen and Motley Crue, showcasing their DIY spirit and wild antics on the Sunset Strip. Witness the genre's explosive rise with Quiet Riot's groundbreaking success and major labels scrambling to sign the hottest acts. Get ready for a nostalgic journey packed with theatrical flair and unforgettable battles for rock supremacy.

Explore the dramatic 1983 invasion of Grenada, the first major U.S. military action after Vietnam. Discover Maurice Bishop's revolutionary government and the Caribbean's turmoil that led to U.S. intervention. Hear how rapid military planning unfolded, with daring parachute assaults and intense battles for key locations. Dive into the chaos of rescue missions and the political fallout that ensued, including public reactions and global condemnation. The legacy of this invasion reshaped both U.S. military policy and Grenada's future.

As the 80s turning into the 90s, one sound of young America was Grunge. The other was New Jack Swing. Did New Jack Swing help inspire Pharrell, Bruno Mars, and... KPop? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second half of Phil Hartman's career. Leaving SNL. NewsRadio. The tragic murder-suicide that ended his life. And what might have been... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.