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Below are most of the Dino Drac blog archives. Certain categories may be excluded to keep things tidier. If you notice any typos, pretend you didn’t.

  • 1987 TV Broadcast of Elm Street!

    The Purple Stuff Podcast is back, and we’ve brought the big man with us. Fred Krueger, Mom, FRED KRUEGER. Grab a ratty blanket and find a spot on the berber carpet, because we’re about to march you through a 1987 network television broadcast of A Nightmare on Elm Street! From an era wh

  • Dino Drac’s February Funpack is here!

    Okay, I’m finally ready to show you the February Funpack! I know it’s late to go up on the site, but all subscriber boxes have already been shipped! Actually, the reason I’m putting this up so late is because I needed to ship all of the subscriber boxes to see exactly how many were l

  • Stuffed Toys from the ’80s and ’90s!

    The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here, and it’s soft and squishy. Join us as we embark on a magical adventure through the world of STUFFED TOYS from the ‘80s and ‘90s! Yep, me and Jay from Sludge Central are tackling dolls, plushies and Pillow People, in an hour-long tribute to som

  • Dino Drac’s January Funpack is here!

    I’m late as hell in posting this here January Funpack, but the good news is that all subscriber boxes have already been shipped, and many have already been delivered! If you’re on the list and you haven’t received it yet, be on the lookout in the coming days! As for everyone else, I

  • Dino Drac’s 25 Days of Christmas!

    Welcome to Dino Drac’s 25 Days of Christmas! From now through December 25th, I’ll be posting a little something, every single day. Remember to check back, because I won’t be plugging this often! 12/25: A Very Oily Christmas! Merry Christmas to all! Thanks for reading Dino Drac’s 25

  • Purple Stuff: 1987 Christmas TV Specials!

    Just in the (saint) nick of time, the latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here! Let us be your soundtrack as you wrap gifts, bake cookies, and practice your “hoarse voice” so you can fake a flu to get out of the holiday party. It’s a ho ho hot one this month, guys. Me and Jay

    Dino Drac’s December Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s December Funpack is here! Actually, most of them have already been shipped, and some have already arrived! (With the holiday insanity at the USPS, I wanted to get these out as early as possible!) Subscriptions are maxed out, and I only have a couple of spares to offer this mo

  • 1984 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

    Well, it’s finally time for The Purple Stuff Podcast’s annual review of an old Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! And we’ve picked a truly stellar example. Let’s head back to 1984! Yes, it’s the 58th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which aired live on November 22nd, 1984.

  • Dino Drac’s November Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s November Funpack is here, and actually, if you’re a subscriber, you might already have it! All subscriber boxes have been shipped, because this month’s box is time-sensitive and I wanted to make sure they all got there before the parade! As is tradition, the November Funp

  • The Mausoleum of Madness!

    Welcome to Dino Drac’s Mausoleum of Madness! Here you’ll find daily drops of creepy collectibles from my personal collection, all never previously seen on the site. Everything from eerie ephemera to terrifying toys. There are some major gems waiting to be featured here! Feature now com

  • Fright Night 1987 TV Broadcast!

    The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here, and this one could only be served in the cold, black heart of the Halloween season. (Well, I guess we could’ve released it in April or May, but it sure wouldn’t hit the same.) Join us as we march through the October 1987 network television premi

  • Dino Drac’s 2024 Halloween Funpack!

    It’s finally time for Dino Drac’s 2024 Halloween Funpack! If you’re already a subscriber, good news: Your box has already been shipped, and will be there soon! If you’re not a subscriber, I have some spares that I can offer on an individual basis. Supplies are limited, and the Hall

  • Purple Stuff: Spooky Songs, Volume XI!

    The wait is over! It’s time for one of The Purple Stuff Podcast’s most important annual traditions, where we give your Halloween playlists a boost with song suggestions that you probably never considered before. Yes indeed, it’s time for SPOOKY SONGS, VOLUME ELEVEN! Me and Jay from S

  • Dino Drac’s Spooky September Funpack!

    Dino Drac’s Spooky September Funpack is here, and it’s a banger! This one will fill you with so much Halloween spirit, your eye might pop out of your head like the guy from Friday the 13th Part 3. It’s a boo-tiful bounty of high-end haunted collectibles, with an emphasis on quality o

  • Purple Stuff: Werewolves & Wolf Creatures!

    The Purple Stuff Podcast is howlin’ into the Halloween season with a jumbo-sized episode that’s many (full) moons in the making. Prepare yourselves for eight great WEREWOLVES and WOLF CREATURES from all walks of pop culture! Now, this being us, it’s definitely not a list of the most

  • Purple Stuff: Blockbuster Video in 1994!

    The bold blues, the stench of popcorn, and the telltale hum of fluorescent lighting. Are you ready to take a trip back to you-know-where? In the latest Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re using our time-bending powers to visit Blockbuster Video in 1994! No, really, that’s what this episode is

  • Dino Drac’s Eerie August Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s Eerie August Funpack is here, and as is tradition, it kicks off three straight months of ALL-SPOOKY Funpacks! These are always the most popular boxes I put together, and I’m very happy with what’s in store! Please note that subscriptions are currently closed. If you want

  • Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here!

    Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here! It’s the last stand before the spooky season, and I’m making it count with a subtly summery box that goes perfectly with the 500-degree weather we’re having. Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have a small number of spare Funpacks that I

  • Dino Drac’s June Funpack is here!

    Well, I have bad news for any non-subscribers who see this. This month’s Funpack is already sold out! Hey, it happens! It’s possible that I might have a few left after I do my final counts, so if you want to get on the waiting list, you can email me. But this post is really

  • Purple Stuff Podcast: The Bowling Show!

    For this month’s Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re visiting a mystical, magical bowling alley that’s trapped in the early ‘90s. You will never find a more wretched hive of fun and gluttony. Those alleys were ground zero for some of our favorite childhood memories. These bizarre, cold cav