Note: this post inspired by a poll posted last fall by friend of the show UnderScoopFIRE which asked “Which 80s property would make the best 2011 video game?“. Go check them out! Of the many 80’s cartoons that we talk about, one that continues to stay relevant today because of the impact of its characters…
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The Funkasaurus, Ernest the Cat & other shuckers/jivers in pro wrestling
Three letters summarized the night when Brodus Clay re-debuted on Vince McMahon’s WWE Monday Night Raw program last week… W T F Followed by a slew of question marks. Brodus returned to the ring with a new gimmick– a red tracksuit with a red fedora and a pair of fly-girls in red skin-tight outfits, calling…
The Fall of Tebowmania + other random thoughts on MLK Day
Well, that was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it? In a whirlwind sports story straight out of the scripts of “The Heavenly Kid”, “Angels In The Outfield”, “Necessary Roughness” (the Scott Bakula & Sinbad movie, not the USA Network show) and, my personal favorite, “Rookie Of The Year” (“pitcher’s got a biiiig buuuutt!”), the legend…
CSP WrassleCast: 1/12/12 TNA IMPACT
Greetings once again, WrassleCasters!!! Welcome to our 17th edition in the WrassleCast series. For this episode, we’re joined by first-time WrassleCaster and frequent caller from The Evening Jones, Brent from Georgia and from Ring Time Pro Wrestling and one half of the Holt Foundation tag team, Ms. Keshia Holt. Listen in as they join us…
“Weighty Philosophical Debate” – The Great Dreadnok Dilemma
One of my lasting memories of The Dreadnoks in the 80’s GI Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon is this short clip below, where our favorite swamp-dwelling gang engage in what Zartan rightfully calls a “weighty philosophical debate.” Enjoy the fun! So… what say you? Which do you prefer?
HEROES UNITE: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute [YouTube]
This video is a few years old now, but it’s worth posting. The ultimate 80’s tribute showcases a good portion of the cartoon shows that brought such fantastic memories of that decade. If you’re a child of the 80’s or even the least bit curious about what we 80’s babies were into, check it out….
CSP WrassleCast: 1/2/12 WWF Raw, He is Here-i-co!
Greetings once again, WrassleCasters!!! Welcome to our 16th edition in the WrassleCast series. For this episode, the crew talk through WWF’s Monday night Raw show emanating from Memphis, TN. This particular show carries a significant meaning as it takes place on 1/2/12, which is the date that the WWF has been promoting in their cryptic…
Destroy the Foundation: Episode 10 liner notes – Turtle Power!
We’re back with some liner notes from our “Ninja Rap!” podcast episode! This was the show where we talked about the most popular mutants not led by a dude in a wheelchair, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A big shout-out and tip of the cap to the TMNT Entity blog, which is a great source…
In My Timeline Vol. 1: #StayIn2011 « eclectik-relaxation.com
Hey everyone, new post by our co-host eclectik is up. He lists some things that he wishes would Stay in 2011. You can also hear us discuss a few of these on the latest episode of our podcast, also available on this site! But click the link below to visit E’s blog and maybe you…
7 Unsung Cartoon Holiday Specials To Watch Instead Of It’s A Wonderful Life For The 100th Time (i09.com article)
7 Unsung Cartoon Holiday Specials To Watch Instead Of It’s A Wonderful Life For The 100th Time. Just caught this on Gawker Media’s io9 site, and it covers not just the G.I. Joe “Cobra Claws is Coming to Town” episode but a few other holiday specials featuring Rugrats, Batman: TAS, The California Raisins, Pac-Man, He-Man…
