Nostalgia Nuggets For 06/08/25
Your dose of the best retro and nostalgia reading from around the web.
Nostalgia Nuggets is where I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come across in the little bit. It gives you a chance to escape the daily grind, and just sit back and pass the time reading about what we call the good old days. So with that in mind, here are some things I wanted to share with you.
Before I get to the links today, I first want to shout out our friend John Toma and the fact that his new book has just dropped. It’s called Nostalgia Nation: The Definitive Chronicle of Growing Up Gen X.
In Nostalgia Nation, John takes you on a fun-filled journey through the quirks, culture, and lessons that defined an era. From the art of crafting the perfect mixtape to the thrill of decoding secret pager messages, this book is packed with rad facts, deep dives into pop culture, and witty cultural commentary that will transport you right back to the good old days.
Visit his site for even more info and links to where you can pick up your own copy. I’ve already ordered mine and can’t wait for it to arrive!
And now, on to the links…
Hey Kids, Heavy Metal is Back (The Retro Network)
Keebler Soft Batch Cookies And The Soft Cookie Revolution (Retroist)
How Watching Movies Has Changed For Gen X (GenXcellent)
Pee-Wee on VHS (Ninjas and Neon)
Nick at Nite’s Summer Block Party (Yester Year Retro)
Why Your Childhood Video Games Cost More Than Your Mortgage (Nostalgia Nation)
I Have Become An Old Dad At McDonald’s (The Retro Network)
The Goonies at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic ‘80s Adventure (Flickering Myth)
10 Sci-Fi Movie Eater Eggs Hiding in Back to the Future (Comic Book)
Also be sure to check out the latest issue of This Nostalgic Life, where Eric and I are sharing stories about the ways we used to beat the summer heat when we were young. This Nostalgic Life is a free weekly publication so go check it out and subscribe so you never miss an issue! Just click on the cover image below to be taken there to read this week’s stories.
Love this, and thanks for the shout out and support my dudes!! I appreciate it 🙏🙌