Synopsis
PopRocks is about two dads discussing those wonderful retro stories set in the decade of decadencethe glorious 80s and early 90s. Co-hosted by Daniel Parkins and Larry Mauro, PopRocks interweaves narrative storytelling with pop-culture references that will ultimately make you remember and relate to an era we could never forget. Shhhh! We actually aren't airing until 5/3/2019. Enjoy a sneak peek of our first episode. More shows coming on 5/10/2019! @poprockspodcast
Episodes
-
SE02 EP16 "Our Not-So Favorite Songs of the 80's"
29/08/2020 Duration: 52minOver the last 2 seasons, you've heard the boys talk about their favorites. Favorite toys, favorite cereals, favorite movies, and on and on. And the last episode it was there NOT SO favorite movies. Tonight they're talking about their "not-so-favorite" sings. Do you agree with their list? Share the songs that make you still cringe when you hear them today on our FB and Instagram page. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP15 Our NOT So Favorite Movies Of The 80's
14/08/2020 Duration: 51minOver the last 2 seasons, you've heard the boys talk about their favorites. Favorite toys, favorite cereals, favorite movies, and on and on. Now it's time to switch it up. Tonight they're talking about their "not-so-favorite" movies. Do you agree with their list? Share YOUR movie duds on FB and Instagram. And stay through to the end as Larry literally travels back to 1985. YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP14 Those Glorious 80's Rock Concerts
31/07/2020 Duration: 01h13minThere's nothing like a good ol' fashion rock show! Especially in the 80's. Mike the Voice Monkey is back to hang with Larry and discuss the wide variety of bands they say in concert throughout the 80's, including ticket prices, merchandise, and infamous "Bass & Ticketron Outlets". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP13 Reasons We Are Glad We Grew Up In the 80's
17/07/2020 Duration: 53minDan has brought us another fun list to go through - Reasons We Are Glad We Grew Up In The 80's" - but before we get started, Dan's got some classic 80's jokes to get you "pumped up" for our fun discussion. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP12 To Reboot Or NOT To Reboot
03/07/2020 Duration: 52minTo Reboot Or NOT To Reboot? That is the question in 80's pop culture history. We've already seen many of our favorite 80's movies rebooted or have had sequels made, years later. Dan and Larry discuss what movies they would like to see rebooted and those classics that should NOT be touched. What would you like to see rebooted? Share with us on Facebook & Instagram. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP11 Meet Mike The Voice Monkey
19/06/2020 Duration: 01h15minOur "5 Minutes In Pop Culture History" Correspondent, Mike the Voice Monkey, hangs out for an epic supersized show. Of course we're going to hear Mike's story getting into the voice-over business, joining the PopRocks family, and of life in the 80's for Mike. But the boys get a little sidetracked and take a deep dive into movie and tv filming locations as well as their experiences working as "extras" in movies and tv shows. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP10 More Girlie 80's Stories
05/06/2020 Duration: 45minThe voice of PopRocks Podcast, Lisa Wagner, is back to talk about more girlie things in the 80's. You know, stuff like hanging at the mall with her friends, fun summers on the river, and Saturday mornings with the Smurfs. And our 80's Pop Culture News Correspondent, Mike the Voice Monkey, is back to talk about the Bond, James Bond, movies from the 80's. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP09 Back to the 80's Today
22/05/2020 Duration: 46minDan and Larry are going BACK to the 80's and returning to discuss the 80's continued influence on our current culture. Play along for another round of "Stump the Lar' and learn about the history of 2 iconic 80's pizza restaurants from "Mike the Voice Monkey". Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 SE08 The 80's From A Female Classmate's Point Of View
09/05/2020 Duration: 39minMore PopRocks and audio glitches via Zoom this week AND we have a guest! Dan's highschool pal' and dear friend of PopRocks Podcast, Michelle, is here to chime in and share her 80's experiences from a female point of view. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP07 80's Activities In A Quarantine World
25/04/2020 Duration: 44minWelcome to our very first PopRocks Zoom Podcast. In light of the current state of affairs, Dan and Larry are broadcasting from their homes via Zoom to chat with you about some of the fun things that you can be doing safely at home "80's Style"! Plus a special bonus with our "Almost 5 Minutes In Pop Culture History with Mike the Voice Monkey." Please be patient with our little audio glitches as Producer Dave attempts to get this Zoom thing goin'! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE01 Best Of Season 1
11/04/2020 Duration: 34minWhile Dan and Larry are getting set up to record shows from their homes during our "social distancing lockdown" situation, Producer Dave has put together our very first "Best of". Enjoy our favorite stories from our first season of PopRocks Podcast. Can you believe we're a year old? Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP06 McDonalds Happy Meals of the 80's
27/03/2020 Duration: 46minGet ready for a fast-food run or maybe a home delivery of some McD's! Why? Because Larry, Dan, and Producer Dave are talking about the best Happy Meal toys of the 80's! Do you remember the Changeables? McFurby's? You won't believe what some of these old toys are worth. We also have another segment of our "5 Minutes in Pop-Culture History with Mike the Voice Monkey"! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP05 Get To Know Lisa Our PopRocks Announcer
14/03/2020 Duration: 48minWho's that girl with the golden tones making announcements on our PopRocks Podcast? Why that's Voiceover Artist, Lisa Wagner. Dan and Larry chat with Lisa about what lead her to a career in voiceover starting with her early years in radio. Lisa challenges Larry to a round of "Stump the Lar", and the gang talks about their dating experiences in the 80's. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP04 Serious Moonlight - David Bowie Special
29/02/2020 Duration: 42minStand with Dan in Larry in the "Serious Moonlight". That is, join in on our special 80's tribute to the late great, David Bowie. Dan and Larry travel down the career path and listen to clips of some of David Bowie's greatest hits. And of course, the discussion can't be complete without them nerding out on Jim Henson's, "Labyrinth", starring Mr. Bowie as the Goblin King. And the show wraps up with a fun "5 Minutes in 80's History" with Mike the Voice Monkey. LET'S DANCE! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP03 80's In The Eyes Of Our Youth
15/02/2020 Duration: 56minIn this special episode, Dan shares with Larry and Producer Dave, his very special weekend, celebrating his son's 13th birthday with snowboarding and watching 80's movies up in the mountains of Mammoth, California. Larry and Producer Dave also chime in on how the 80's are viewed through the eyes of their kids. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP02 Ready Player One: The Book vs. the Movie
01/02/2020 Duration: 39minNerd alert! Dan and Larry are going to talking about "Ready Player One" and the differences between the book and movie along with how this book has really created a new group of 80's fans. Spoilers will be discussed! If you haven't read RP1 or seen the movie, do so NOW! And we also snuck in a new segment that we hope you find fun! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE02 EP01 80's Cereals
18/01/2020 Duration: 47minWho doesn't love cereal? Especially that frosty, sugar glazed cereal of the 80's! Well Season 2 of PopRocks Podcast starts off with a Sugar Corn Pops Bang with Dan and Larry talking about some of the great cereals that came and went in the 80's and some that are still around today. We were so excited about recording our Season 2 premiere episode that the mics got a little "hot". We apologize if there's a little "fuzz" in our shouting! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
Merry Christmas 2019 from PopRocks Podcast
25/12/2019 Duration: 12minGood Christmas Eve PopRocks pals! We just launched our season 1 finale of PopRocks Podcast. We want to thank you for your support in our first 8 months on the "podcast airwaves". We are having a blast and look forward to season 2 which will start Friday, January 17th, 2020! Take the time to get caught up on any episodes you may have missed and please keep posting and sharing this fun journey through 80's pop culture! More surprises coming in 2020! ~Dan and Larry
-
SE01 EP34 More Than A Moment
23/12/2019 Duration: 45minSo many cool stores have come and gone. And the 80's had a lot of them. Dan and Larry talk about where they purchased all of their cool 80's clothes and other quality items from the stores that are now but a memory. Our last show for season one and 2019! Much to celebrate! Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com
-
SE01 EP33 Saturday Mornings Part 2
14/12/2019 Duration: 34minDan and Larry continue their discussion of Saturday morning cartoons, and cartoons in general, in the 80's. Plus, the Saturday morning rituals needed in order to get the full effect of these glorious animations. Watch Our Recap Slideshow and Video Show Content at YouTube.com/poprockspodcast Our Facebook page @poprockspodcast Our Instagram is @poprockspodcast Our Email is poprockpodcast@gmail.com