How is it possible that the greatest toy store we've ever known could end up bankrupt? No, it's not just because of the internet (though that does play a role). The once-dominant toy store would face many setbacks that resulted in its closure. In this episode, we look back on the history of the iconic store, how it shaped the childhoods of millions, helped create a lot of pop culture as we know it, and then faced a very sad demise.

This is also a look at how in the year 2000, things could have turned out very different regarding a certain gigantic online store. This episode also features some economics, Geoffrey the Giraffe, and a whole lot of nostalgia.

Show Notes: Toys "R" Us

Support the show: Patreon.com/80s

Episode ID: 1000559553093

GUID: 65093d2a-3df3-4d56-bf01-081b0f7a5e07

Release Date: 04/05/2022, 03:01:00

Description

The Everything '80s Podcast looks back at the greatest decade. It's your one-stop shop for everything to do with movies, video games, TV shows, cartoons, toys, fashion, music and everything in between.

Jamie Logie is here to share some of the big topics such as Transformers and Saved By The Bell but to get more detailed on a lot of 1980s information you might not be aware of. Do you know why VHS won the format wars against BETA? Or why the PG-13 rating was created? You'll find all that and more as we look back at the greatest decade.

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Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2022-02-24

Here’s the beef! (On the 1980s)

Thoughtful little episodes on various, mostly cultural things, from back in those days.

2020-08-16

Love this podcast

I’m in my 40s, and have been sitting here for the last 15 years or so assuming that I was the only one who experienced the 80s in a particular way. Nope. Along comes The Everything 80s Podcast and what a wonderful trip down memory lane it is. Looking forward to many more episodes. Keep up the great work.

2020-06-21

Needs a female voice/view

I enjoy the podcast but the views are obviously of the host individually. The best cartoon list matched almost perfectly to the favourite toy list and included obscure toys and shows and are all very male focused. It would be refreshing to have a female input along with the male view for those lists. Mention of a sister who loved She-ra, perhaps it s time you bring her on. No Jem and the Holograms listed in top 10 cartoons, now that’s just crazy 😜

2020-05-25

Amazing Podcast!

Great facts of the best decade ever !.. keep them coming... any chance you can do a episode on the movie burbs? Thanks

2019-10-05

Appreciate the effort, but

I really appreciate the effort and the show subjects, but the research and facts are sometimes incorrect.

2019-09-04

Minimal info but not great production

I expected a recap and some interesting information about certain aspects of the 80s and that info is there but it’s like a story from a buddy about his experiences in the 80s as opposed to it being fascinating all about the topic. I don’t want to hear about your emotional connection. Do you live in Canada (as you reference it a few times)? Listen to Ongoing history of music by Alan Cross for show production ability.

2019-08-12

Great show!

Love the podcast, thanks for putting it out!

2019-02-06

Pure nostalgia

A great look back on all things pop culture