About this season
Broadcasting from the safety of his bunker in the year 2037, host Bruce Campbell revisits humanity’s greatest pop culture successes and failures.
Episodes (10)
1. Furby, Blackberry, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Galactic Starcruiser
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
We follow four diverse topics: the toy craze of the Furby to the enduring technology of the Blackberry, and the memorable 90s Nickelodeon TV hit Legends of the Hidden Temple.
2. Blockbuster, Talkboy, Lotus Esprit, Macgyver
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: the long-prevailing success of Blockbuster, Home Alone 2’s Talkboy toy, the famed Lotus Esprit car and popular 80s TV show, MacGyver.
3. McDonald’s Arch Deluxe, Videopolis, Harley-Davidson Cologne and Perfume Line, Saved by the Bell!
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on McDonald’s rebranding efforts, Videopolis, Harley-Davidson’s attempt at a cologne and perfume line, and Saved by the Bell.
4. Friendster, New Coke, Total Request Live, Betamax
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Friendster, New Coke, MTV’s iconic music show Total Request Live and Betamax’s fight for survival in the format wars.
5. Borders Bookstore, American Gladiator, Haribo’s Sugar-Free Gummy Bears, Google Glass
Aired 30 November 2023 • 25 min
This episode focuses on four topics: Borders, American Gladiator, a disastrous ingredient in Haribo’s Sugar-Free Gummy Bears, and a futuristic set of glasses with Google Glass.
6. SqueezeIt, Game Boy, Vine, Hannah Montana
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on four topics: a drink you can squeeze called Squeeze-It, Game Boy, the shakeup of short content with Vine, and Hannah Montana.
7. Daft Punk, Jessica Simpson’s Edible Beauty Product Line, Midge, Quibi
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Daft Punk, Jessica Simpson’s edible beauty products, a controversial pregnant Barbie doll called Midge, and Quibi.
8. Richard Simmons Sweatin’, HitClips, Colgate Dinners, MTV’s Punk’d
Aired 30 November 2023 • 24 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: wholesome sweaty fitness videos with Richard Simmons, HitClips, an enigmatic frozen dinner made by Colgate, and MTV’s Punk’d.
9. AIM, Action Park, Rejuvenique Electric Facial Mask, The Jerry Springer Show
Aired 30 November 2023 • 25 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: instant messaging with AIM, New Jersey’s Action Park, a beauty product from Rejuvenique, and Jerry Springer’s talk show.
10. Ice Breakers Liquid Ice, DisneyQuest, Dream Phone, Family Matters
Aired 30 November 2023 • 25 min
This episode focuses on four diverse topics: Ice Breakers Liquid Ice, DisneyQuest, Dream Phone’s game of mystery crushes, and TV wholesome classic sitcom Family Matters.