The Purple Stuff Podcast
Episodes
Unsolved Mysteries, Part IV!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the fourth time, the Purple Stuff Podcast tackles the classic TV series, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES! Join us for riveting reviews of six spooky segments, ...
Friday the 13th Part 2: 1986 TV Broadcast!
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into a 1986 network television broadcast of Friday the 13th Part 2, complete with the original TV commercials! Nothing pairs w...
The 1987 Sears Wish Book!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the holidays by picking out our favorite toys from the 1987 Sears Wish Book! Pour a cup of eggnog and join us for a discussion of G....
The 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Purple Stuff Podcast's annual tradition continues! Join us for a look back at the 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring He-Man, Rainbow B...
Eight Dastardly Devils!
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With moments to spare, our big Halloween show is here! Join us on a trip to HADES as we celebrate eight dastardly devils from all walks of pop culture...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2: 1992 TV Broadcast!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a show fit for the Halloween season! Join us for a deep dive into an October 1992 television broadcast of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 -- n...
Eight Great '90s Monsters!
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month we covered the '80s, so now it's time to name eight great monsters from the 1990s! Grab your hacky sack and join us as we pay tribute to ei...
Eight Great '80s Monsters!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a terrifying trek back to the '80s as we name eight of that decade's coolest and weirdest monsters, from movies, TV shows, toys and more!
Eight Great McDonald's Happy Meals!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a trip into McDonaldland as we celebrate eight great Happy Meals from the '80s, '90s and early 2000s! We're covering everything from McDona...
Unsolved Mysteries, Part III!
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cue the spooky music and join us for our third trip into the eerie world of Unsolved Mysteries! We're tackling another six classic TV segments, coveri...
A Nightmare on Elm Street 1987 TV Broadcast!
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're marching you through a 1987 network television broadcast of A Nightmare on Elm Street, complete with the original TV commercials! Join us for a ...
Stuffed Toys from the '80s and '90s!
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a soft and cuddly adventure as we dish about eight great STUFFED TOYS from the '80s and '90s, covering everything from Playskool's Glo Wor...
1987 Christmas Specials on CBS!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays, everyone! Join us on a merry trip through the back-to-back broadcasts on A Charlie Brown Christmas and How The Grinch Stole Christmas,...
The 1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Purple Stuff Podcast's annual tradition continues! This year, we're diving into the 1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring everyone from S...
Fright Night 1987 TV Broadcast!
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we march through the 1987 network television premiere of FRIGHT NIGHT! We'll talk about the movie, and also some of the commercials that ai...
Spooky Songs, Volume XI!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The annual tradition continues! Join us for Spooky Songs: Volume XI, where we're suggesting another ten terrifying tracks that would be perfect for yo...
Werewolves and Wolf Creatures!
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're howlin' into the Halloween season with a celebration of eight great werewolves and wolf creatures from pop culture! Highlights include Gorzak, W...
Blockbuster Video in 1994!
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're using our time-bending powers to visit Blockbuster Video in the summer of 1994! Join us on our bike ride to VHS heaven, as we figure out what to...
The BOWLING Show!
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a trip back to an early '90s bowling alley to relive the glory of arcade games, french fries and weird shoes. And maybe a little actual b...
The Soda Show, Part II!
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the long-awaited sequel to our classic Soda Show! We're naming another eight great sodas from the '80s, '90s and 2000s. Come for the Strawberry B...
The FRANKENSTEIN Show!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we celebrate eight great Frankensteins from all walks of pop culture, from movies to toys to video games! There are Franks of all flavors i...
Little Shop of Horrors 1990 TV Broadcast!
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into a 1990 network television broadcast of Little Shop of Horrors! We're celebrating the movie, and telling you about many of...
The SLIME Show!
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're making a splash with our first episode for 2024! It's THE SLIME SHOW, a tribute to all things gooey! From the Slime Pit playset to the Super Soa...
The 1985 Sears Wish Book!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pour some cocoa and find Dad’s old legal pad, because we’re making our Christmas lists from the 1985 Sears Wish Book! Get set for everything from ...
The 1986 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The annual tradition continues! Join us for a deep dive into the 1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring everything from He-Man to Barbie! This...
Disney’s DTV Monster Hits from 1987!
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving deep into the October 1987 television broadcast of Disney's DTV Monster Hits, a Halloween special that paired spooky Disney cartoons with...
Spooky Songs, Volume X!
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The annual tradition continues! We're giving your Halloween playlists a boost with Spooky Songs, Volume X! Ten more terrifying tracks to score your se...
The McDonald’s Halloween Show!
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the 2023 Halloween season with a celebration of spooky things from McDonald's! Everything from The Evil Grimace to The Real Ghostbus...
Eight Great Cereals, Volume III!
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's breakfast time again on the Purple Stuff Podcast! Grab a spoon and join us as we celebrate another eight discontinued cereals, from G.I. Joe Acti...
The Glow in the Dark Show!
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hit the lights and join us for a tribute to things that GLOW IN THE DARK! From Kryptonite Rocks to Dream Glow Barbie, this show will make you feel tot...
Unsolved Mysteries, Part II!
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're going back to Stack with another look at classic segments from Unsolved Mysteries! Come for the ghosts, stay for the sea monster.
The Pink Show!
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Purple Stuff Podcast's series of color-themed shows continues! From Strawberry Quik to The Blob, we're ready to THINK PINK!
Jaws 3 on Network TV in 1993!
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another one of our famous VHS dives! Join us as we watch a July 1993 network television broadcast of Jaws 3! We'll tell you all about the infamou...
A Very Special McDonald’s Christmas!
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the holidays with a look back at Christmas-themed McDonald's stuff from the '80s and '90s! Everything from Happy Meals to TV commerc...
The 1988 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we run through the highlights of the 1988 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, starring everyone from Garfield to Sandy Duncan! We've even got t...
1980s eBay Halloween Search Party!
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the spooky sequel to last month's episode! This time, we're searching eBay for the best and weirdest Halloween & horror collectibles from the 198...
1990s Halloween eBay Search Party!
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving deep into eBay to pluck out the best and weirdest Halloween collectibles the 1990s had to offer! Join us if you dare!
Spooky Songs, Volume IX!
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual tradition continues! We're naming 10 more eerie & awesome tracks for your Halloween playlist -- from movie themes to something sung by Grim...
1990 TV Broadcast of Creepshow 2!
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive deep into a 1990 network television broadcast of Creepshow 2, with original commercials and all!
Summer Sleepover!
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your pajamas and join us for an hour-by-hour breakdown of SUMMER SLEEPOVERS in the '80s and '90s!
Eight MORE Great Cereals!
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had so much fun talking about old cereals last month, we decided to do it again! Join us as we celebrate everything from Cinnamon Mini Buns to Bill...
Eight Great Cereals!
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming eight of our all-time favorite breakfast cereals, from Oops All Berries to The Addams Family Cereal! Grab a spoon and dive in.
Mummy Madness!
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We unwrap the mysteries of eight great MUMMIES from all walks of pop culture. Join us if you dare!
The CHOCOLATE Show!
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a delicious dive into ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE, past and present! Everything from Striped Chips Ahoy to Superman Hot Cocoa, and beyond!
The Burger King Show!
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Purple Stuff Podcast's BURGER KING show! Join us as we revisit the chain's best promos, lost menu items and more! All hail the king, baby.
The Santa Claus Show!
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our special Christmas episode, we're naming eight of our favorite Santa Clauses from all walks of pop culture. (Even the one who met Pac-Man!)
The 1989 Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into the 1989 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! This extra-special parade featured everyone from ALF to The Joker!
Eight Great Skeletons!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating Halloween with a look at eight great SKELETONS from all walks of pop culture! Listen now, or we'll have a bone to pick with you.
Spooky Songs, Volume VIII!
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual Spooky Songs show is here! We're naming 10 more tracks that NEED to be on your Halloween playlist. Enjoy the tunes, and hopefully us too!
The 1990 Horror Hall of Fame Awards!
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into this famous TV special that featured everything from spiders winning statues to Chucky wearing a white tuxedo. The Horror Hall of Fa...
The Monster Cereals Tribute!
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating Count Chocula, Franken Berry and all of their pals with a whole show dedicated to the Monster Cereals! Listen... if you dare.
The FIRE Show!
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since we can't beat the heat, we're joining it! This is our FIRE show, where everything we talk about has something to do with fire! This episode is H...
More Snacks We Want Back!
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're paying tribute to ten more discontinued foods, from PB Max to Paradise Punch Bubblicious! Get ready to be hungry.
The BLUE Show!
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming eight of our favorite BLUE things, from Casey the Robot to that weird zombie from The Video Dead.
Mall Memories!
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we revisit our all-time favorite mall stores, from Kay-Bee Toys to Waldenbooks and beyond!
Classic Unsolved Mysteries Segments!
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into the original UNSOLVED MYSTERIES series to name six of our favorite creepy segments.
The Future Show!
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travel with us to the future! We're looking at things that were either set in the future, or that just seemed futuristic in their time!
Christmas Songs, Volume 6!
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual tradition continues! We're naming another 10 of our favorite Christmas songs, with artists ranging from Kylie Minogue to Alpha 5!
The Gremlins Show! (Salem Horror Fest 2020)
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Originally released as an exclusive for Salem Horror Fest 2020, our tribute to all things Gremlins is now available to ALL Purple Stuff listeners. Enj...
The 2001 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're revisiting the 2001 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- and checking in with everyone from Tim Curry to Cheesasaurus Rex along the way!
Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn! (Minisode)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're taste-testing Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn -- a whole Thanksgiving meal in candy corn form! It's as gross as it sounds.
CBS Halloween Specials from 1985!
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the 1985 broadcasts of Garfield's Halloween Adventure and It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Spooky Songs, Volume VII!
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming another ten tracks that you totally NEED to put on your Halloween playlists!
Eight Great Vampires!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky time! We're naming eight great vampires -- from Count Koopula to Dracula himself!
The Soda Show!
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming eight great sodas from the past and present -- everything from Pepsi Blue to Apple Slice!
Friday the 13th: The Series!
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into a 1988 episode of Friday the 13th: The Series -- and all of the old TV commercials that came with it!
Eight Great Sea Monsters!
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the depths and report back on eight great sea monsters from all walks of pop culture!
8 Creepy TV Commercials!
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From spooky fruit snacks to driving lessons from the Gremlins, we're naming eight of our favorite spooky TV commercials in the latest Purple Stuff Pod...
WPIX's Shocktober 1992 Horror Marathon!
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into WPIX's Shocktober '92 broadcast of Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, and relive the thrill of watching horror movies on broadcast TV!
Dick Tracy from the Summer of 1990!
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For us, the summer of 1990 was all about Dick Tracy. In this extra-long ep, we sort through our memories of monster mobsters and Breathless Mahoney.
Eight Great Robots!
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're tackling eight great robots from all walks of pop culture. Everything from Metroplex to the Killbots from Chopping Mall!
Awesome Christmas Songs, Part 5!
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our holiday tradition continues! We're naming 10 more tracks that would be perfect on your holiday playlists!
1990 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into the 1990 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on this very special episode of the Purple Stuff Podcast!
10 Awesome Christmas Commercials!
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the holiday season with a look at 10 awesome Christmas commercials. Nostalgia overload!
Universal Monsters!
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We pay tribute to the Universal Monsters as only we can -- with references to Power Rangers and The Real Ghostbusters.
Spooky Songs: Volume VI!
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming another ten tracks that you need to add to your Halloween playlist. It's the sixth volume of Spooky Songs!
Evil Clowns!
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the Purple Stuff's 2019 Halloween season with a tribute to EVIL CLOWNS from all walks of pop culture!
Pizza Party!
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're ending Summer Saturdays with a celebration of all things PIZZA! From Pizza the Hutt to Freddy Krueger's soul pizza, it's our cheesiest episode e...
Flea Market Adventure!
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt hit a New Jersey flea market and report back with their "amazing" finds.
Summer Q&A!
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Saturdays continues! This week, Jay and Matt answer summer-themed questions from Purple Stuff listeners.
Top 10 Summer Songs!
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Purple Stuff Podcast begins its SUMMER SATURDAYS event with 10 awesome summertime tunes!
Burger King's Upside Down Whopper!
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New minisode! It's more Stranger Things madness as Jay and Matt hunt down an "Upside Down Whopper" from a NYC Burger King!
We Found NEW COKE!
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt enter THE UPSIDE DOWN to sample cans of NEW COKE. We're telling the whole weird story in this special Purple Stuff minisode!
Ten Wonderful Witches!
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Hocus Pocus to Troll 2, we're naming 10 of our favorite witches! Pour some tea and hit the lights.
Wrestlers Gone Hollywood!
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming 10 pro-wrestlers who gave acting a shot. Get set for Bane, Zeus, Captain Freedom and more!
The Best TV Theme Songs, Part II!
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt name another ten of their favorite TV theme songs -- everything from Jem to Cheers!
Episode #61: The RED Show!
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're naming ten awesome RED things, from Lydia's wedding dress to cherry Starburst. It's our RED show!
Episode #60: ALIENS!
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're tackling ten space aliens from all walks of pop culture. It's our tribute to beings from another world!
Episode #59: New Old Stuff!
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the new year with a look at some new OLD stuff -- like New Coke and New Kids on the Block!
Episode #58: Christmas Traditions!
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt celebrate Christmas by naming 8 of their favorite holiday traditions!
Episode #57: Christmas Songs IV!
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Purple Stuff Podcast returns with 10 more holiday tunes that need to be on your Christmas playlist!
Episode #56: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt pay tribute to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation -- perhaps the greatest Christmas movie ever!
Purple Stuff Podcast Patreon Promo
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the details on our new Patreon page, where you can score monthly bonus shows. This is just a promo; don't get too excited!
Episode #55: 1994 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt review the 1994 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring everything from Skeleton Warriors to Kenny G!
Episode #54: The Best of the 2018 Halloween Season!
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From scary movies to strange cheeseburgers, we're naming the best parts of the 2018 Halloween season!
Episode #53: Halloween 2018 Movie Review! (SPOILERS)
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING! We've seen the new Halloween movie, so naturally, we had to talk about that.
Episode #52: Michael Myers Mishmash!
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt tackle the Halloween franchise with memories of the movies, toys, games and more!
Episode #51: Spooky Songs Part V!
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt kick off the 2018 Halloween season with 12 more SPOOKY SONGS for your playlist!
Episode #50: Ice Cream and Frozen Treats!
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt return with their huge tribute to ICE CREAM! We're covering 16 of our favorite frozen treats in this special summer episode!
Minisode #8: Star Wars ”Solo” Menu at Denny’s!
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and Matt visit Denny's to try out their weird new Solo-themed menu!