That 80's Child: Recent Episodes
Gabrielle Cataldi
Within this podcast I will be discussing all things nostalgia. I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, seeing how things have changed since then is an interesting road to travel. I will have a few guests on the show as well to add to the dynamic.
Did you go to a Catholic School? No? Lucky. I am sure you had teachers you didn’t like. Plus some you absolutely loved. Come with me while I give a rundown of the best and worst teachers I encountered while surviving Catholic School.
Remember when social media wasn’t a thing? We were just getting connected in the 90s. E-mail was used more for communicating than spam and AIM had a chokehold on our social life. Travel down the nostalgic road of the early internet and the start of social media.
What did you listen to when you were very little? Sing-A-Longs? The Muppets? Care Bears? Let me dive into children’s music of the 80s. I also give a review for a listener of the album Baby Beluga by Raffi! If you want me to review anything, please comment! Enjoy!
I may have glossed over my retro gaming episode and didn’t give the arcade gaming its due time. So, with that being said, come with me and venture into my arcade background. Enjoy!
The companion episode for the 80s ideal body. Heroin Chic, the overly baggy clothes and “STOP THE INSTANITY!”. Join me on the road through 90s ideals.
I have done away with seasons and just running with it. In this episode, I discuss that beautiful time of the 80s and what was classified as the ideal body. Going over the diet fads and whacky gym equipment. Join me!
We all had our favorite snacks growing up. Which were your favorite? Which ones would you love to see make a comeback? Here are a few of mine.
Remember when you had to go to a window at Toys R Us to pick up a game? Yeah me too. Come walk memory row with me on some stores that are no longer.
British music has inspired the sound for decades. They invaded during the 60s and then again during the 80s. Let’s dive into the music, the look, and the videos of the time!
Kids shows, science fiction, vampires, and a ton in between. How can you pick just one? 90s TV was something to be reckoned with. I doubt we have reached a better time for quality viewing. In this episode, I name just a handful of those I watched. Also, enjoy the...
The way families interact with one another has changed a lot over the years. My family dynamic may differ slightly from yours, but it should make for an interesting listen.
You remember when MTV played music right? Waiting for your favorite video to come on and hit record on the VHS player? How about VH1 and their Pop Up Video? Those were the days. Remember with me!
We all know the 90s came out with amazing music. We also know that we bought complete albums for one damn song. Here are a few of those artists and their one-hit.
VHS tapes. Camcorders. The Christmas season. These all together to make your home videos of the nostalgic past. Was your holiday morning the same as mine? Listen and find out!
While I am riding on the coattails of nostalgia playing heavily right now. Don’t you think it is becoming a little oversaturated? What are your thoughts on re-releases of old toys with a “modern” update? What about remakes of movies we hold dear? In this episode, I touch on some...
This is my first live podcast on YouTube. I will be sure to link my YouTube Channel for you to go and see it. Otherwise here is the audio for your listening pleasure. All about teenage angst in the ’90s and early 2000s. Did you write poetry? Did you have...
I’m back! Welcome to another season of That 80s Child! I have a great lineup of nostalgic topics to talk about. I have a new setup and will do some live shows to give it some change. I will also have some special guests. Or just guest we shall see...
You remember those movies you watched thousands of times? Well here are some of the ones I watched probably more.
During the 80s and 90s, we had commercials to keep us company. There wasn’t any skipping or fast-forwarding, we endured. Here are some of my favorites. Bonus: I sing.
Finally! My son Bryce joins me as a special guest to discuss our top five and bottom five MCU movies and shows.
The ’80s and ’90s were a great time to grow up during the holidays. Especially around your birthday. Let me tell you about those bygone years.
Your parents had them and you wanted one. Remember that old leather seat or perhaps the old fabric ones? The ones where you sat in the back and argued over the music that would be played. Or when your parents threatened to turn the car around if you didn't pipe down. Here are my experiences with cars of the '80s and '90s.
MTV started in the '80s. Some were bizarre and some were just over the top. Let us dive into some of the best-remembered videos during the era of excess.
You like books? You remember scholastic book orders? How about the book fair? Well, let me tell you about them.
You know The Monkees. If not let me tell you about them. In this episode I talk about their resurgence during the mid 1980's and how their show and music kept me movin' and groovin'.
I say awesome and super a lot. Besides that, here is some AWESOME things that I will be talking about in season two…coming soon to a podcast provider near you!