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Episode 129: Banned Toys Vol. 4 – Sexual Video Games
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth installment of our “Banned Toys” series, Ryan discusses some of the most tasteless and controversial video games of all tim...
Patreon Preview! SQUIRTS: Mt. Dumpmore
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This edition of SQUIRTS! is all about memories. Ryan is joined by frequent guest host and avid listener of Culture Dumps Bret Berg to discuss their f...
Patreon Preview! Dumps Revisited: Go Ask Alice
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of the latest episode of our Patreon exclusive side-series, Dumps Revisited. For the full episode visit patreon.com/culturedum...
Episode 128: Jack Kevorkian Part 2
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we conclude our coverage of the notorious Dr. Kevorkian we dive into his treatment of over 130 terminally ill patients, his imprisonment, his run ...
Episode 127: Jack Kevorkian Part 1
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Culture Dumps we begin our series on Dr. Jack Kevorkian, aka Dr. Death. While he is best known for his work in the field of physician as...
PATREON PREVIEW: The Jared Letters
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special preview of “The Jared Letters.” This is a Patreon-exclusive episode where Ryan reads actual letters from Jared “The Subway Gu...
Special Episode – Behind the Scenes in Los Angeles w/ Adam Papagan
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is joined by returning guest Adam Papagan to discuss his new book “Behind the Scenes in Los Angeles, A Pop Culture Tour.” This is a guide to...
Episode 126: Spike TV Part Two
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode e conclude the saga of the ill-intentioned and ill-fated television network known as Spike TV. We dive into their selection of progra...
Episode 125: Spike TV Part 1
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of our coverage of the “network for men” Spike TV. From the ashes of The Nashville Network came a new television channel that ai...
Episode 124: The Shake Weight
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It had to happen, we are dumping the most infamous piece of fitness equipment of all time, the Shake Weight. The Shake Weight, like most things we du...
Special Episode – Interview with Chad Fjerstad aka Chad Alva
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s special guest interview is with musician, author, artist, and adult superstar Chad Fjerstad, aka Chad Alva. Chad has released dozens of...
Special Episode – Interview with Sean Barrett aka Uncle Juff
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan sits down with prolific video creator and juggalo icon Sean Barrett aka Uncle Juff. Sean not only is a well of knowledge of internet trends, but...
Episode 123: Gary Coleman Part Two
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks the conclusion of our dump of Gary Coleman. Gary finds himself in court, sitting opposite his parents in an ugly financial dispute...
Episode 122: Gary Coleman Part One
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of two of our coverage of the tragic life and times of one Gary Coleman. Gary was beloved around the world for his angelic appearan...
Episode 121: Banned Toys Vol. 3 – Board Game Edition
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our third installment of our Banned Toys series Ryan is joined by Eric D of Methsyndicate to discuss some of the most controversial board games o...
Special Episode: Interview with Roy Orecchio
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scoring this interview was MAJOR for us here at Culture Dumps! Roy is a seasoned television producer who worked on such masterpieces as Jersey Shore,...
Episode 120: Waterbeds
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waterbeds, a harmless, sleazy thing of the past? Or a pit of danger awaiting their next victim??? YOU BE THE JUDGE! Ryan is joined by Shawn Kohne o...
Episode 119: Kid Nation
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind, for 45% off of the new 24 Hour Pack, visit magicmind.com/CDJAN. Ryan is joined once again by Museu...
Episode 118: American Gladiators Part 2
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Culture Dumps is brought to you by Magic Mind. For 45% off of your order of the new 24 Hour Pack go to magicmind.com/CDJANThis episo...
PREVIEW Ryan’s Report 2024 Year in Dumps
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special preview of our exclusive Patreon side series “Ryan’s Report!” This is our current events show where Ryan covers current d...
Episode 117: American Gladiators Part One
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Culture Dumps is brought to you by Magic Mind. For 45% off of your order of the new 24 Hour Pack go to magicmind.com/CDJAN We...
Special Episode: Interview with Mike Diana
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Diana is the only artist in the history of the United States to be convicted of artistic obscenity. In the early to mid 1990’s Mike’...
Episode 116: Banned Toys Vol. 2 Barbie Megamix
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our second edition of the banned toys series, Ryan is joined by comedian Liz Hader to reflect on several Barbie mishaps and forgottens. From s...
Episode 115: Charlie Sheen’s “Winning Era” Part Two
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our last dump, we began the saga of Charlie Sheen’s Winning Era, a low yet VERY high point in his lengthy career. After becoming the highest...
Episode 114: Charlie Sheen’s Winning Era (Pt 1)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh to be alive during the great Sheen meltdown of 2011. It was a glorious time for tabloid culture and social media and content hosting platforms. Th...
Very Special Episode – Interview with Vanessa “Daisy” de la Hoya Part Two
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the harrowing conclusion of our two part interview with the icon Vanessa “Daisy” de la Hoya. Vanessa explains the origins of Daisy and te...
Very Special Episode – Interview with Vanessa “Daisy” de la Hoya Part One
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dump gods have smiled upon all of us! This is part one of our interview with the legendary Vanessa “Daisy” de la Hoya, yes, Daisy from DAISY ...
Special Episode: Interview with Jeff Uncapher
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest special guest is Jeff Uncapher, an accomplished reality tv producer and director with hundreds of episodes worth of credits under his belt...
Special Episode: Interview with Bret Berg of Museum of Home Video
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The term “found footage” gets thrown around a lot within the world of media nerddom but our pal Bret Berg is definitely an authority on the subje...
Episode 113: Gallagher
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the entertainer that came to be known solely as “Gallagher” made his name smashing watermelons, he was actually a fully developed comedic p...
Special Episode: Interview with Scot Sothern
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scot Sothern is a true outlaw artist. Sothern made his name by photographing society’s most looked down upon, particularly, street prostitutes....
Episode 112: Anti-Smoking Ads w/ Ian Fidance
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this incredibly bleak dump Ryan is joined by comedian and smoker Ian Fidance to discuss the backwards world of anti-smoking ads. Big Tobacco has ...
Episode 111- Harambe
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It had to happen, we had to cover one of the most infamous internet figures of all time, Harambe. Join us as we discover how a tragic day at the zoo ...
Episode 110: Freedom Fries
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the fall out of 9/11, America turned its guns toward Afghanistan and Iraq. France, a long time ally, did not sanction or support the USR...
Episode 109: Chyna
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chyna was and is the most recognizable woman in professional wrestling, but she was so much more than that! Chyna aka Joanie showed us that women can...
Episode 108: Fabio
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fabio is a manly man! His luscious long hair and Italian accent made him a sex symbol of the 90s. But what did Fabio even do? Handsome as he was, the...
Episode 107: Fidget Spinners
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was initially promoted as a therapeutic device for kids and adults alike quickly became one of the world’s biggest distractions. Fidget sp...
Patreon Teaser- RIP Toby Keith
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Special Episode: Interview with the Human Tackboard
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special edition of Culture Dumps Ryan sits down with Leroy Patterson aka The Human Tackboard to discuss backyard wrestling, death match ...
Episode 106: McRib
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, we are dumping it. The McRib is one of the most divisive sandwiches of all time, but why? Furthermore, where did it come from? Why ...
Episode 105: Ben Stein
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the final dump of 2023 we are uncovering the story of one of the biggest and worst nerds in history, Ben Stein. Ben cut his teeth as an economist...
Episode 104: BRATZ
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is somewhat of a classic dump. A simple product, a time gone by, and lots of lawsuits. Bratz hit the scene in 2001 and gave Barbie a run for her...
Episode 103: Anna Nicole Smith Part 4
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have made it to the harrowing conclusion of our Anna Nicole Smith series. Through all of the ups and downs in this story we can safely say that th...
Episode 102: Anna Nicole Smith Part 3
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third installment of our Anna Nicole series we discuss her debut as the wild child spokesperson for Trimspa as well as one of the most notorio...
Episode 101: Anna Nicole Smith Part 2
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue the saga of Anna Nicole Smith we will see her rise to the top of the modeling word and fall to the bottom of the cinema world. There w...
Episode 100: Anna Nicole Smith part 1
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We made it folks, episode 100 (proper)! For this landmark episode we are beginning to tell the tale of Anna Nicole Smith, a true blonde bombshell and...
Episode 99: Dumps in Review
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 99 we sit back for a minute and relish in the glory of our near approaching milestone: 100 episodes. We appreciate all of the support that...
Special Episode: Interview with Violet Sky
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Violet Sky. Violet is what we call an “era influencer,” someone who lives their live as though they were in a different...
Episode 98: Louie Louie
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Louie Louie” is an iconic Rock anthem that holds a prominent place in American pop culture. Recognized as one of the most famous rock so...
Episode 97: Banned Toys Volume 1
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first installment of our new series within the world of dumps. We have covered many toy crazes over the years but this is going to be a b...
Special Episode: Interview with Dave Sirus
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Sirus is an Emmy nominated, Writers Guild Award winning comedian who has written for comedy giants like SNL and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Hi...
Episode 96: Wendy’s Finger in the Chili Scandal
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is joined by Eric D to discuss the infamous Wendy’s finger in the chili scandal. When a woman found a piece of a human finger in her chili the...
Episode 95: The Barbarian Brothers
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a deep cut dump for sure. The Barbarian Brothers were the body building identical twins whose string of late 80s and early 90s b-movies launc...
Episode 94: Judas Priest Trial
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go back to 1990 to discuss one of the most bizarre trials in music history. After an attempted double suicide by two young friends, meta...
Special Guest: Jeff Nucera
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Nucera is an accomplished television producer and documentarian who came to us by way of past guest Eddie Schmidt. Jeff is in the process of mak...
Episode 93: Bumfights
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ryan is joined by Eric D of Methsyndicate to discuss the immensely unfortunate early 2000’s video series “Bumfights.” Wha...
Episode 92: Vanilla Ice Part 2
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the harrowing conclusion of our Vanilla Ice series we learn that life on top ain’t what it’s cracked up to be! We will witness the fall of Van...
[Patreon Preview]- Titanic 25th Anniversay
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 91: Vanilla Ice Part 1
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sup Ninjas, you know we had to do it. Vanilla Ice is a dump like no other. Truly a one hit wonder with his smash hit “Ice Ice Baby,” a so...
Episode 90: Dominos- 30 Minutes or Less
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dominos revolutionized the pizza delivery game with their promise, “Pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less or your meal is free.” Unfortun...
Episode 89: Baby Jessica
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While her name might not ring a bell to the current generation, in 1987 “Baby Jessica” was known throughout the world. The then 18-month-old Baby...
Episode 88: Sinéad O’Connor
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sinéad O’Connor is one of the most 90s dumps we have ever covered. Between her massive number 1 hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” and her...
Episode 87: Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Culture Dumps we cover what is definitely our most modern dump. In 2019 Popeye’s released their now infamous sandwich. The sandwic...
Special Guest: Celia Aniskovich
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan sits down with acclaimed documentary director, producer, and podcaster Celia Aniskovich to discuss her latest film “Call Me Miss Cleo.R...
Episode 86: Anita Bryant
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ryan is joined by Bret Berg of the Museum of Home Video to discuss the unfortunate life and legacy of Anita Bryant. Bryant made a name for ...
Episode 85: The Artist Formerly Known as Prince
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prince is one of the most famous and successful musicians of all time. In a storied, highlight laden career, one of the strangest moments for Prince ...
Episode 84: LA Gear
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LA Gear was an active wear brand started in the 1980’s that focused mostly on sneakers. What started as a women’s accessory company quickly becam...
Special Guest: Talking Pick Up Artists (w/ guest Matt B. Davis)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parks welcomes back Matt Davis from the Y2K episode and his own ATL Podcast. Matt discusses his time learning and utilizing Pick Up Artist and Speed ...
Halloween Special Episode 83: Faces of Death/Rotten.com
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faces of Death, the 1978 film that showed audiences scene of gore, animal death, plane crashes, corpses and ritual sacrifice. This movie was hugely s...
Special Episode: Interview with Eddie Schmidt
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were lucky enough to get Academy Award nominated filmmaker Eddie Schmidt to chat with us. Eddie’s body of work is vast ...
Episode 82: Hervé Part 2- Hervé Fully Loaded
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The rise and fall of Hervé Villechaize. Hervé goes to Hollywood. Hervé makes it big; appearing in a James Bond movie. Hervé keeps drinking like a...
Episode 81: Hervé Villechaize Part 1
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hervé Villechaize was everywhere in the mid 70s. He is most famous for his role as Nick Nack in a James Bond film and as Tattoo in the hit TV show F...
Episode 80: William Hung Interview
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is our 80th episode (proper) so we decided to kick it off with a bang! A “SHE BANG” that is! Ryan sits down with the legendary William...
Episode 79: The Catcher In The Rye
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is from the brilliant mind of Ryan. This book is classic of modern American literature. Ryan hates it. Parks loved it as moody teenager, as did ...
Episode 78: WCW Vs. David Arquette
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ryan is joined by Mike Connelly of Noisextra to discuss the now defunct pro-wrestling giant, WCW. WCW was a powerhouse that dominated the M...
Special Woodstock 99 Anniversary Megamix
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/culturedumps Woodstock 99 just turned 23 years old! To celebrate the event, Parks created a special me...
Episode 77: Super Size Me
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Culture Dumps we explore one of the most popular documentaries of all time, “Super Size Me.” Was Morgan Spurlock just blowing off st...
Episode 76: Olean/Olestra
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olean is the brand name of the fat substitute Olestra. The product would add no fat or extra calories to food products, without losing any of the tas...
Episode 75: Planet Hollywood
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planet Hollywood was part of a trend of themed restaurants that really had a peak in the 90s. Patrons could enjoy the feeling of eating on a movie s...
Episode 74: Steve Irwin
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crikey Mate! We explore one of the most sincere and life loving dumps yet. Steve Irwin loved animals, the planet, his job and his family. Truly and i...
Special Episode: Tonya Revisited
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parks is joined by his two friends (Leeza and Hayley) who were both competitive figure skaters. This bonus episode is a fascinating deep dive into th...
Episode 73: Tonya Harding Part 2
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We reach the inevitable conclusion on the Tonya Harding saga. The Nancy Kerrigan attack is what most people know Tonya for. We trace the steps to thi...
Episode 72: Tonya Harding Part 1
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Harding is a renowned and accomplished figure skater and a two-time Olympian for her achievements on the ice. She was the first American skater...
Episode 71: Brokeback Mountain
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Ryan and Parks’s reunion they chose the 2005 classic buddy film, Brokeback Mountain. A movie about two cowboys just doing cowboy s...
Episode 70: Siegfried and Roy
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome Parks back and cover the most successful magicians of all time. Siegfried and Roy came from less than humble backgrounds a...
Special Episode: Award Show Megamix
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode covers a wide array of the worst and best moments in the history of award shows. Ryan sits down with Adam Papagan to discuss the...
Episode 69: Thomas Kinkade
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Kinkade, aka the “Painter of Light” was the most successful commercial artist of his time. At the peak of his popularity it was estimated ...
Episode 68: Bo Derek
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bo Derek’s appearance in the 1979 film “10” made her an instant star. Running down the beach in a bikini with her hair in braids, t...
Episode 67: Adam and OJ
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a double header episode. We bring back our friend Adam Papagan to discuss his career as a tour guide and founder of Cool LA Tours and we also...
Episode 66: McDonald’s “Hot Coffee” Lawsuit
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The term “frivolous lawsuit” gets thrown around quite a bit, however, the number one go-to example of a frivolous lawsuit was not frivolous at al...
Episode 65: Heroin Chic
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heroin Chic is the term used for the rise of nihilistic, drug influenced pop culture in the early 1990’s. While most of the trend was gravely m...
Episode 64: Livestrong
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The yellow silicone bracelet. Worn by many to signify they cared enough to stand up against cancer. The real dump (and reason why you don’t see...
Special Interview: Valarie Jones from True Crime Trading Cards
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valarie Jones is a legend in the world of true crime. In 1992 the notorious “True Crime Trading Cards” were released to the public and a wave of ...
Episode 63: Tiny Tim
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiny Tim was a true American folk hero. His distinct falsetto and ukulele playing found him the unlikely celebrity in the late 1960s. He was both a ...
Episode 62: Joe Camel
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smoking cigarettes is bad for you… unless you make it look as good as Joe Camel did! In the early 90s, images of this anthropomorphic bad boy, ...
Episode 61: Gary Glitter
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Glitter is a British Glam Rock star. His most famous song is “Rock and Roll Part 2” a song that probably have heard but might not ha...
Episode 60: The Passion of the Christ
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Passion of the Christ is a highly controversial 2004 biblical drama directed and produced by Mel Gibson. Gibson at the time was a huge A-list cel...
Episode 59: Tickle Me Elmo
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 1996 release of the Tickle Me Elmo doll created an outrageous consumer frenzy. Supply could not meet up with demand, causing fights and stampedes...
Special Guest: The Beavis and Butthead Collector
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Beard owns the World’s largest collection of Beavis and Butthead memorabilia. From whoopie cushions to toilet seat covers and even after s...
Episode 58: Riverdance & Lord of the Dance
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of a 90s Irish traditional song and dance phenomenon that captivated a worldwide audience. Modern stage production mixed with tradi...