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the80sand90s.com was the hub for a five-year creative project from early 2021 to 2026 that included nearly 100 media-rich articles tied to podcast episodes and video reads, creating a full multimedia time capsule.

Jamie Fenderson 9/5/25 Jamie Fenderson 9/5/25

Why We All Blew Into NES Cartridges (and Why We’d Do It Again Anyway)

The NES blow is emblematic of how kids interact with technology and how e performed fixes with ritual, hope, and superstition in every attempt.

Jamie Fenderson 8/1/25 Jamie Fenderson 8/1/25

Super Mario vs Sonic the Hedgehog: The Greatest 16-Bit Rivalry of All Time

These two icons weren’t just video game characters. They were cultural ambassadors, console-selling forces, and breakfast cereal box mascots.

Jamie Fenderson 3/26/23 Jamie Fenderson 3/26/23

5 Strangest 80s and 90s VIDEO GAMES Based on MOVIES

Some video game/movie crossovers can seem a little perplexing why they were conceived of in the first place.

Jamie Fenderson 6/30/22 Jamie Fenderson 6/30/22

Five 80s TOYS & GADGETS from Stranger Things Season 4 Part 1

Here are 5 toys and gadgets from Stranger Things and the history behind them.