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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Many of These Objects From the ’70s Can You Identify?
Let's take a walk down a very groovy memory lane and ponder some of the things that made life easy, fun and undeniably cool in the '70s.
How Many of These Iconic ’80s Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Check out these classic summer toys that kept us cool, kept us busy, and always seemed to add a dash of danger.