Before Geeks Were Cool

Podcast that takes nostalgic look back at fandom and geekdom from the pre-internet age. Available on iTunes

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Before Geeks Were Cool Episode 73: Micro Memories

The World’s Worst Podcast returns with another rambling tangent-filled episode as Laree and Jim take a trip to inner space to reminisce about their favorite childhood toy line, the Micronauts!

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Micronauts ‘Terraphant’ illustrated by Ken Kelly 

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Acroyear II - Micronauts (Mego)

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STUFF ON THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST’S LETTER TO SANTA

Visions Of Micronauts Dancing In My Head

Kronos

Circa 1979

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Time Traveler - Micronauts (Mego)

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Michael Golden, Micronauts teaser ad, 1978.

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Up now! Before Geeks Were Cool Podcast Movie Club: Escape from New York!

Laree and Jim talk about John Carpenter's action classic. Get it on iTunes.

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Coming later this week! Before Geeks Were Cool Movie Club: Escape from New York!

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Before Geeks Were Cool Podcast - Episode 71: Return of the Wonder Twins!

The World’s Worst Podcast is back to talk about Laree and Jim’s favorite Hanna Barbara cartoons. Tune in on iTunes!

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Robot Jox (1989)

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The first edition of Full Moon’s "Videozone" from 1991 featuring the making of Puppet Master II

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Art by Brian Bolland

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KIDS CANDY CULTURE

THE BRONZE AGE OF LOLLIPOPS

Topps The Incredible Hulk Lollipops

Circa 1978

According to urban legend one lollipop per box was gamma ray flavored!