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Join DJ Paulie and Lou on this week’s episode of the Back in Time Brothers Radio Show as they explore the intersection of 90s music, marketing, and movies.

Top 10 Countdown: Songs from 90s Commercials DJ Britt leads the charge with a countdown of the best tracks that found a second life selling us everything from jeans to toaster pastries. The brothers discuss the memorable tunes that lived rent-free in our heads, including Was Not Was’s "Walk the Dinosaur" (Burger King), Billy Idol’s "Dancing with Myself" (Toyota), and The Romantics’ high-energy anthem "What I Like About You" (Budweiser). The segment culminates with the quirky use of The Vapors' "Turning Japanese" in a Pop-Tarts campaign.

Movie Time: Flops That Became Legends The hosts dive into a surprising list of 90s movies that failed to perform at the box office but later achieved legendary status on DVD and cable. The discussion covers why summer release dates doomed holiday favorites like Hocus Pocus and how poor marketing sank The Iron Giant and Fight Club. They also examine how The Shawshank Redemption went from a financial disappointment to being considered one of the greatest films of all time.

TV Time: The Legacy of 90210 In this segment, the brothers analyze the cultural phenomenon of Beverly Hills, 90210. They discuss how the show tackled heavy social issues and paved the way for a generation of teen dramas. The conversation traces the show's DNA through its spin-offs and spiritual successors, including Melrose Place, Dawson's Creek, The O.C., and One Tree Hill.

Rock Talk with Todd Snyder Todd takes a darker look at the decade with "Scandalous 90s TV Commercials." This segment explores the friction between rock integrity and corporate advertising, detailing the fallout from Madonna’s controversial "Like a Prayer" Pepsi spot, the legal battles over Nike using The Beatles' music, and the "happy slapping" craze caused by the Tango Orange Man ads in the UK.

Stupid Criminals & Random Facts The episode features a hilarious lineup of inept criminals, including a woman who misused a "beer cave" in Pennsylvania, a naked man with a chainsaw in Minnesota, and a robber who tried to hold up a bank by simply claiming he was the boss. Finally, the team shares random facts ranging from Abraham Lincoln’s wrestling career to the history of the "I Love NY" logo.

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Happy New Year! DJ Paulie and Brother Lou are back to kick off the year with a bang. In this jam-packed episode, the brothers debut brand-new segments, dive into some wild true-crime stories, and hand the reins to Britt for a countdown that explores the sparks that ignited musical revolutions. Whether you are looking for nostalgia, laughs, or deep dives into pop culture history, this episode has it all.

In This Episode:

• The Countdown: The Music That Started the Party Britt takes us through a chronological journey of songs that didn't just top the charts—they shifted the culture. This list features the tracks that lit the fuse for entire genres, including George McCrae’s disco-igniting "Rock Your Baby," Blondie’s genre-bending "Rapture," and the grunge explosion of Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit." The set also covers game-changers from Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Dr. Dre, and Britney Spears.

• New Segment: Stay or Skip? The brothers introduce a new movie review game. When you stumble across a classic film while channel surfing, do you stay and watch it, or skip it? Paulie and Lou debate 80s cinema staples like Flashdance, Top Gun, Cocktail, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, and Prince’s Purple Rain.

• Busted (formerly Stupid Criminals) The guys share a fresh batch of criminal mishaps, including a car thief who blamed aliens for teleporting him into a BMW, a driver who tried to use a UPC label from a package of chicken wings as a license plate, and a holiday family argument that ended with a thrown Christmas ham. Plus, an international story involving the theft—and swallowing—of a Fabergé egg.

• Rock Talk with Todd Snyder Todd returns with a deep dive titled "Selling the Party." He explores the business of rebellion and how underground movements like Punk, New Wave, Hair Metal, and Grunge eventually get packaged, polished, and sold to the masses.

• TV Time: One and Done A look back at cult classic TV shows that were cancelled after just one season. The brothers discuss whether shows like Freaks and Geeks, My So-Called Life, Firefly, and Almost Human are worth the watch today.

• Random Facts Did you know Australia is wider than the moon? Or that Psycho was the first American film to show a toilet flushing? The brothers wrap up with a collection of bizarre trivia to start your week.

Tune in for the laughs, the stories, and the tunes that changed history!

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Dust off your flannels and get ready for a nostalgic trip—the Back in Time Brothers are taking you on a sleigh ride through the ultimate 1990s holiday experience. In this special replay from their URL Radio Show, DJ Paulie and Lou celebrate a decade defined by grunge, boy bands, and some of the most iconic Christmas moments in pop culture history.

The journey kicks off with Britt’s holiday countdown, featuring a wild mix of tracks ranging from the high-voltage riffs of AC/DC and the heartland rock of Tom Petty to the absolute chart dominance of Mariah Carey. You’ll also dive into the alternative side of the decade with festive tunes from The Vandals, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Dismemberment Plan, before wrapping up with the smooth harmonies of 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys.

But it isn’t all cheerful carols and tinsel. Todd Snyder joins the show for a "Rock Talk" segment that unwraps the darker side of the 90s. Discover the corporate warfare and personal rebellion behind Mariah Carey’s holiday empire, the financial betrayals involving Lou Pearlman and 'N Sync, and the cutthroat "Boy Band Christmas Wars" of 1998.

If you love a good laugh, you won't want to miss the "Stupid Criminals" segment, featuring a would-be thief pinned down by a Great Dane named Moose and a cookie bandit caught red-handed in a bakery. The brothers also revisit the era’s biggest movies, from the slapstick chaos of Home Alone to Tim Allen’s transformation in The Santa Clause, and share fascinating trivia—like how Jim Carrey trained with a CIA torture consultant to survive his Grinch makeup.

To top it all off, the show takes a trip down the toy aisle to remember the absolute madness of Tickle Me Elmo, the Beanie Baby investment craze, and the surprisingly dangerous "Sky Dancers." Whether you’re here for the random facts about Santa’s pilot license or the memories of circling items in the Sears Wishbook, this episode is a total 90s time capsule.

Plug in those multicolored lights and get ready to party like it’s 1999. It’s Christmas magic, 90s style, with The Back in Time Brothers!

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