Flip and Rewind
Latest Episodes
18: You Can Be A Garbage Pail Kid
Banned in schools for being too disgusting? Flip and Rewind is on the case! Find out about the Garbage Pail Kids craze of the 80s that may have taken an innocent parody too far.
17: Do The Cabbage Patch
Follow us behind the waterfall into the world of Cabbage Patch Kids, from the 70s folk art movement to the 80s consumer frenzy.
16: All Hallow's Eve
Delve into the 2,000 year old history of Halloween with Rhianne and Maria. Find out mystical origins of Trick or Treat, as we finally figure out when and why we decided to make Halloween sexy.
15: The Fisher Price Years
Fisher Price gave Rhianne & Maria a whole lot of childhood memories, from colorful plastic puzzles to our first pieces of music gear. Learn how the founders assembled a dream team, and how Quaker Oats helped bring this toy giant to the next level.
14: Back to School
We’re going back to school in this episode, talking about the origins of some of our favorite school products and traditions. Learn about some of the strange products advertised for back to school seasons through the decades, and check out the hottest ne.
13: After these Messages, Saturday Morning Cartoons
From the back seat of the Mystery Machine to the kingdom of Eternia, Rhianne and Maria have traveled far and wide to bring you to history of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Learn about how the cereal industry created a 50 year ritual of milk, cereal, and toy .
12: Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves
Rhianne and Maria pay homage to some of the great women who pioneered ideas that changed the world. Celebrate Women's History Month with some of history’s baddest bitches!
11: Stompin' to my Beat, The History of Dance Dance Revolution!
Trick yourself into fitness with the history of Dance Dance Revolution! We talk about all things Bemani, and the history of rhythm-based video games.
10: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
Join us on a rainbow-leopard-print journey through the world of Lisa Frank. Filled with unicorns, wonder, and a splash of cultural appropriation!
09: Tamagotchi: Love Is Fun Everywhere!
This week, Rhi and Mugs dive into the world of pocket-sized-pets. Learn how Tamagotchis came to rule the late 90’s. This quirky little “egg-watch” started the trend of digital pets and were the perfect classroom distraction for students around the worl.