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.
Stephen Lenz
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.
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
You loved Nerds candy as a kid (and maybe now?) but do you know why Nerds are called Nerds? There's a sweet twist that you won't want to miss.
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!
17 Smells That 1980s Kids Will Instantly Recognize
From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.
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.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
Wacky Packages were beloved by '70s kids, but revisiting some of the more surprising cards might just leave you amazed that they ever existed.
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.
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.