Speaking Engagements

In an era of disposable digital feeds, the physical relics of our childhood tell incredible stories. My interactive talks use genuine artifacts to explore the cultural, media and marketing revolution of the 80s and 90s.

Give your audience an unforgettable presentation that blends expert research with hands-on entertainment.

Here are just a few examples of presentations that I can deliver for your organization or event:

PITTSBURGH-AREA FOCUSED:

• Minutes From the Mall: The Boom and Bust of Suburban Malls

• Hills Is Where the Toys Are: The Rise and Fall of Hills Department Store

• DVE, B94 and WAMO: The War for Pittsburgh Radio

• Bridges and Bodyslams: Pro Wrestling in Pittsburgh

• Cardboard Controversy: The Story of the T206 Honus Wagner Baseball Card

• National Record Mart: The Craze That Started In Pittsburgh

BROAD-INTEREST:

• Mark the Page: How Catalog Shopping Defined Christmas

• Be Kind, Rewind: The Rise and Fall of Video Rental Stores

• Nintendo vs. Sega: The Video Game Wars of the 1990s

• The Action Figure Arms Race: Kenner, Hasbro, and the 22-Minute Commercial

• Only $1 Per Minute: The 1-900-Number Cash Grab

• AIM Away Messages to Zip Drives: The Wild West of the Early Internet

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Animated Sales Pitch

• Junk Wax: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of Baseball Cards

• Playing Cards to Playing Switch: The History of Nintendo

I’m also open to a more customized presentation. Just contact me for more info.