Stephen Lenz

Stephen is a Regional Content Director at Townsquare Media with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He started as a Senior Editor at a teen celebrity magazine, where he conducted Britney Spears' first cover story interview, uncovering the relatable fact that she missed her prom. Stephen was also Editor-at-Chief at Moviefone (yes, he worked with that guy), launched an internet meme site and now works with the most talented group of local content creators in the business.

8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed

Think your memory's playing tricks on you? Think again. These TV shows were 100% real. How many of them do you remember tuning into?

13 Things That Will Make You Nostalgic for Halloween in the ’80s

1980s-era Halloween had its own vibe, from the waxy candy bags to the widespread fear of razor blades in apples. Think you can handle the nostalgia?

Big Change Coming to Mountain Dew Cans

PepsiCo is bringing the "mountain" back to the Dew with a throwback design aimed at catching the eye of nostalgic fans.

5 Things Your Grocery Store Isn’t Telling You

With these "not-so-secrets" in mind you are now ready to navigate the aisles with confidence.

Can You Identify These Iconic TV Show Homes?

Test your TV home knowledge! We've found iconic homes from the '60s to today. Can you guess which shows they're from?

Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!

Records that played video in the '80s? It wasn't a dream. RCA's SelectaVision, a huge flop, did indeed exist.

7 Things Every Kid Wished Their House Had When They Were Growing Up

Explore the nostalgic desires of every kid's dream home.

16 Totally Awesome ’80s Candies We Were Obsessed With

From the sweet to the sour to the downright teeth-destroying, let’s unwrap some of the most awesome '80s candies.

Cool Retro Car Features We Kind of Miss

Take a fun road trip down memory lane and revisit some of the old-school car features we actually miss, even if some of them tried to kill us.

Who Remembers the Snakmaster Sandwich Maker From the ’90s?

While it wasn't necessarily a new invention, the popular '90s 'As Seen on TV' product Snakmaster turned this author and millions more into what they thought were professional sandwich makers. But wait—there's more!

20 Exciting Ways to Give New Life to Empty Stores

From food halls to indoor waterparks, explore 20 outside-the-box ideas for how big-box spaces could usher in the next era of local experiences.

The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds

This fungus has an incredible ability to make you turn around and run for your life. It might even be right outside your home.

Can You Identify These Awesome ’80s Movies From a Single Freeze-Frame?

We've pushed the proverbial pause button on some of the decade's most iconic flicks, and now it's your mission to name them all.

Why Does This Bird’s Call Make People Miss Being a Kid?

The internet has been saying that a certain bird's call can trigger a flood of childhood nostalgia. We attempt to explain why this might happen.

Please Stop Hating on the Early Holiday Decorators

Twinkle lights on a dark night might just bring someone the boost of happiness they desperately need.

Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage

From scandalous bikini calendars to your dad's AMC Gremlin, '80s garages were a treasure trove of adventure, good fun, and sometimes downright danger.