40 Years Ago Today, Peggy Sue Got Married

On this date back in 1986, Peggy Sue Got Married was released in theaters.

Oct 6 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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On Broken Barney and Busted Batteries

Saving Toys that Probably Don’t Deserve It

Oct 1 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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September 2026

The Muppet Babies Approaching Middle Age

Muppet Babies made its debut on September 15, 1984.

Sep 16 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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August 2026

Lead-Based Memories: Vintage Drinking Glasses

I want to talk about these Alvin and the Chipmunks glasses, but before I go I have to set up this bit by explaining the plot of A Canticle for…

Aug 18 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Released 40 Years Ago Today: Howard the Duck

I have pretty low standards when it comes to movies.

Aug 1 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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July 2026

The Sad Melting of Jar Jar Binks

Nothing lasts forever, not even a lollipop

Jul 28 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Hot Sauce and Dot-Matrix Printers

The Perfect Litmus Test for Nostalgia

Jul 22 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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June 2026

Strange Stories, Amazing Facts, Kooky Tales

An Old Book and a New Podcast

Jun 22 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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In 1986 I Won Tickets to see Space Camp..

...and drew the wrath of the meanest teacher in school by doing so.

Jun 12 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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May 2026

40 Years Ago Today, Van Halen's 5150 Went Double Platinum

There’s always a bit of overlap at the beginning and end of a decade.

May 28 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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I Cheated on a Ninth Grade Spanish Test

No bueno.

May 21 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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April 2026

Easter, Kurt Cobain, and the Grand Canyon

Two lives changed in the spring of 1994

Apr 6 • Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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