• 22: Earnhardt
    Jul 7 2025

    To mark the partnership between Amazon and NASCAR, the retail/streaming giant released a four-part documentary on the life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt. In a way, the docuseries takes its own Twisted Eras approach to the racing legend's career on and off the track. Still, Doug and Rob sit down to recap the series, give their thoughts, and dive into the different eras of Earnhardt.

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    1 Std. und 28 Min.
  • 21: Star Wars
    May 4 2025

    May the 4th be with you, to all who celebrate. The Star Wars franchise is one of the originators – if not the originator – of the "cinematic universe" concept that's been adopted by many other major films. One could argue, there would be no MCU had George Lucas not birthed the concept of the Skywalker family. What's special about Star Wars, too, is that every generation has their own trilogy, their own introduction to the franchise, and their own thoughts on the intergalactic action-adventure anthology. On Star Wars Day, we give the franchise its flowers.

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    1 Std. und 11 Min.
  • 20: Game Shows
    Apr 16 2025

    Ever since the invention of the screen, quiz- and challenge-related programming has been a staple of the entertainment industry. There are the titans of the game show industry – we all know which ones they are – and Rob and Doug dive into them. But there are so many other types and genres of game shows to talk about. What's true though, is that the formula has essentially gone unchanged over the many eras since the first game show. Simply put: they're timeless.

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • 19: March Madness
    Mar 23 2025

    The NCAA Tournament is one of the most unique sporting events on the planet, and it's provided countless exciting and memorable moments on the court, but also in friend groups, offices, and on campuses around the country for decades. Which era of March Madness had (or has?) it best? Doug and Rob dive deep into the history of the tournament to find out.

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    1 Std. und 6 Min.
  • 18: The Super Bowl
    Feb 7 2025

    With Super Bowl XLIX on the horizon, Doug and Rob give the NFL's marquee event the Twisted Eras treatment, diving into every aspect of the Big Game. From commercials to the halftime show, the whacky prop bets to the pomp and circumstance – and even the football itself, explore how the Super Bowl has evolved over its 59 year history.

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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • 17: Y2K
    Jan 1 2025

    Doug and Rob close out Season 3 and the first full year of the Twisted Eras Podcast with a special look back at all of the hubbub around the Y2K bug. From fears that nuclear bombs would explode and planes would fall from the sky, to the steps businesses took to prepare for the turn of the century, to how pop culture was influenced by the idea of Earth's impending doom – everyone had something to say about Y2K.

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    56 Min.
  • 16: Cars
    Dec 1 2024

    It's time to give cars the Twisted Eras treatment. We dive into our first cars, the changes in the car industry, how car culture has evolved, and even the impacts of cars on media and entertainment. Buckle up and join us for a joy ride through the many eras of cars.

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    1 Std. und 5 Min.
  • 15: Halloween
    Oct 31 2024

    From its early days as a religious celebration of the departed to the $12 billion (with a B) industry it’s become today, Halloween has certainly experience quite the evolution over time. With eyes towards the more modern and Americanized version of the day, Doug and Rob delve into the many facets of Halloween – the candy, the movies, the trick or treating experience, and much more.

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    1 Std. und 20 Min.