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Retroist Retro Podcast

For over a decade, The Retroist Podcast has taken a nostalgic look back at the last 40+ years of retro themed pop culture. The show attempts to connect or reconnect you to things from your past through storytelling and discussion of compelling milestones and forgotten tidbits of pop culture.

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Retroist Podcast Episode 337 (Streets of Fire)

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Streets of Fire is a rock n roll fantasy film that crossed genres and had music at its center. Unfortunately, even though it was wildly creative, when it hit theaters in 1984, the reception to the film was underwhelming. Fortunately though, when the film made its way to home video and cable TV, it started to develop a following. Nowadays its has a high-level cult status and many critics have looking more kindly on it.While mediocre reviews were certainly one reason it didn’t do very well, one

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Retroist Podcast Episode 336 (The Monkees)

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2025/02/28

For years I have been considering doing a Monkees podcast. It has always felt like a big subject since I believe the band was very important in the history of pop music. I have tried to record it a couple of times, but was never happy with the direction or the results. This time I decided to mainly focus on the TV show, and I am happy with how it turned out.On the show, I start by discussing a friend in school who was obsessed with the band and how they hoped to get a part in the reboot of the

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Retroist Podcast Episode 335 (Photon)

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2025/02/07

At one point in the mid-80s, two light based combat gun games hit the market, Lazer Tag and Photon. I wanted Lazer Tag and would eventually get one, but the first set I got was Photon. Which my grandmother got me as a very thoughtful Christmas Gift.In the episode I start by talking about how poorly I received the gift, but to my grandmother’s credit, she kept it in mind. Many months later she would surprise me with a visit to a Photon arena in Wildwood, NJ. It was AMAZING. While I might have still

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Retroist Podcast Episode 334 (UHF)

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2025/01/24

Like most people, I grew up in my own bubble filled with things that me, my family and friends enjoyed together. It didn’t even occur to me that the rest of the world didn’t love UHF. It was very high on my re-watch for at least a year and was very quotable.I begin the episode talking about what my friends and I took away from our first viewing, Twinkie Dogs! We decided to try it and the results were mixed. I later learned that Weird Al had a similar problem with the Twinkie Dogs. Having to take

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Retroist Podcast Episode 333 (Burger Chef)

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2025/01/10

When I say Burger Chef to most people, they might recognize the name from its appearance on Mad Men, but most people haven’t heard of. This, despite it being the second largest fast food chain in the United States by 1973. Its rise was dramatic, its fall, sad. On this episode of the show, I want to talk to you about this wonderful fast food restaurant.I start the show talking about my childhood visits to the chain. They were all solo trips with my mom and I loved all of them. The place had

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Retroist Podcast Episode 332 (Santa Claus the Movie)

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2024/12/20

The hype around Santa Claus the Movie put it at the top of my must-see list in 1985. My family were big Dudley Moore fans and McDonald’s was pushing it with a Happy Meal tie-in. So we drove a few towns over to see it the weekend it opened. It was a great movie-going experience with a very well-decorated theater and an appearance by Santa Claus. I was convinced this was going to be a huge hit, but unfortunately it wasn’t in the United States (the people in the UK were more impressed).I start the

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Retroist Podcast Episode 331 (Three O'Clock High)

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2024/12/06

I remember seeing the trailer for Three O'Clock High and then seeing the ad in the newspaper. Luckily my best friend and I went to see it the week it opened because it wasn’t in the theater very long. For years afterwards we would try and champion the film and when we would convince people to watch it, they almost all walked away as a fan. So I am hoping to convince you to watch it by talking about it in a podcast. This episode does have some spoilers, but the movie is still great if you know the

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Retroist Podcast Episode 330 (Planes, Trains, and...

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2024/11/22

In 1987, what is arguably the best Thanksgiving movie ever made, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles hit theaters. Like many people who saw it, I instantly fell in love with it and over the years I have watched maybe over a hundred times. Its a heartfelt comedy, that isn’t afraid to go over the top with humor (or its language). So I am very happy to be able cover it on this newest episode of the Retroist Podcast.I start the episode talking about my brush with being the class clown and how that tied

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Retroist Podcast Episode 329 (The Adventures of...

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2024/11/07

In the 1990s, I fell in love with the western genre because an amazing show premiered on FOX, The Adventures of Brisco Country Jr., starring Bruce Campbell. This show was expected to be a big hit and widely praised, but failed to find a home and sadly had only one season. Despite this, or maybe because of it, the show developed a cult following.I start the show talking about the closest thing we had to the old west in New Jersey, Wild West City. It was a place where I could finally shine like the

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Retroist Dark Night of the Scarecrow Podcast

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2024/10/25

Halloween is just around the corner, and I wanted to talk about a made-for-TV movie that I first saw as a kid: Dark Night of the Scarecrow. This spooky revenge film revolves around a terrifying scarecrow and has haunted me ever since I first watched it. It’s a perfect film for this time of year, with its eerie atmosphere and unsettling themes, so I hope you’ll consider giving it a watch.I kick off the episode by sharing a personal experience, an encounter I had with a scarecrow at my uncle’s house

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Retroist Podcast Episode 327 (It’s the Great Pumpkin,...

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2024/10/11

Back in 2009, I recorded a podcast about It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. It was a childhood favorite and a podcast that many people have emailed me about over the years. So now that I am committed to revisiting some of my older episodes, this one went straight to the top of the list. It's a great subject to cover at this time of year, and I hope you enjoy it.I start the episode by talking about a memorable time when I watched the show. If you've listened to the podcast or read the blog, you

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Retroist Podcast Episode 326 (The Goonies)

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2024/09/27

The Retroist Podcast is back with an episode I promised to release during my first year of the podcast, The Goonies. On this episode, my first of the new season, I am happy to finally have covered this classic and beloved film.I start the show off by talking about how the film was inspiring to me in unexpected ways that have had a positive long-term effect on me. Then I move onto the film itself, I talk about the people in front of and behind the camera, its production, location, video games,

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Retroist Podcast Episode 325 (1984 Summer Olympics)

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2024/07/25

Welcome to the 400th episode of the Retroist Podcast. On this episode, my last of the season, I decided to talk about the 1984 Summer Olympics. These Los Angeles games were a big deal for me. I don’t remember any Olympic activity before it, and no other Games have been as enjoyable for me.I begin the show discussing my bit of bootleg patriotism that I wore proudly that summer. Then I move onto the games itself, covering the lead up to the games, its finances, successes, failures, designs,

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Retroist Podcast Episode 324 (VCR Revisited)

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2024/07/05

On the newest episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am revisiting a subject I dealt with over a decade ago, the VCR. The original episode I did, had always been a favorite of mine, but I have wanted to revisit it to update the audio, mix, music, and information. It was fun to not just redo the episode, but listen to the original and see how much has changed with how I do the show. Still, I think the DNA of the show is pretty much the same. It has just evolved (and I got a better microphone).I start

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Retroist Podcast Episode 323 (Breakin')

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2024/06/21

As this season of the Retroist Podcast wraps up, I wanted to cover some of the films that tried to cash in on the breakdancing craze. Breakin’ was the first film to hit the theaters, and it captured the attention of my friends and I. Our dancing crew wasn’t very good and didn’t last long, but it was a lot of fun. I start off the show talking about one of our last dance sessions.Then I move onto the movie itself. I talk about the people in front of, and behind the camera, the film’s production,

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Retroist Podcast Episode 322 (Indiana Jones Toys &...

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2024/06/07

I wanted to wrap up my coverage of Indiana Jones with a discussion of some Indy odds and ends. So on this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am going to talk about Indiana Jones Merchandise. I focus on the things I was most familiar with while growing up, so this is not comprehensive.The show starts with a little story about comic book collecting. Although maybe it is more of a story about how collecting has changed over the years as larger economies have grown up around it. Either way, the story

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Retroist Podcast Episode 321 (Indiana Jones Video Games)

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2024/05/24

In this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am going to take a look at the first two decades of video games featuring Indiana Jones. This started with me just going to talk about a couple of games, but then morphed into a 12 game extravaganza (maybe 13). Here are the games I discuss:Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982) Indiana Jones in the Lost Kingdom (1984) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1985) Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients (1987) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Retroist Podcast Episode 320 (The Young Indiana Jones...

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2024/05/10

In an episode of the Retroist Podcast, we are looking at the "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," a TV series that charts the early adventures of the iconic character Indiana Jones. This series fleshes out the formative years of the young Indy as he travels the globe and, like Forrest Gump, he engages with historical figures and participates in key events that shaped the 20th century. Unlike the high-stakes treasure hunts typical of the Indiana Jones film saga, this series opts for a more

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Retroist Podcast Episode 319 (Indiana Jones and the...

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2024/04/26

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, released in 1989, as the first of the Indy films that I saw by myself. Much like in the other films, it follows the intrepid archaeologist, played by the Harrison Ford, as he embarks on a quest not just for the mythical Holy Grail but also for his estranged father, portrayed by Sean Connery. This new dynamic injects a unique layer of family drama and humor into the series. The chemistry between Ford and Connery is particularly notable, providing both comedic

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Retroist Podcast Episode 318 (Indiana Jones and the...

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2024/04/12

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom carved its niche as a riveting piece of film history, captivating audiences with its daring escapades and dark undertones. Released in 1984, this sequel to the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark delves deeper into the thrilling world of archaeology and myth, transporting viewers from the vibrant streets of Shanghai to the heart of India. What sets this film apart? It might be its audacious blend of supernatural elements, perilous adventures, and the charismatic yet

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