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Retro Ridoctopus

Retro Ridoctopus

Come aboard as your 3 wacky octo-hosts dive deep into the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond to discuss things like classic gaming, movies, tv shows, cartoons, music and even toys!

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01:48:28

The Brig: Encounters With Dorkness (with Ashley &...

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2020/08/11

Be sure to subscribe and follow the adventures of ENCOUNTERS WITH DARKNESS on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts! All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks! Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/retro-ridoctopus/1a238292-c38d-4439-a347-4773a3dc3557

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02:30:19

S2E15 - Ep 40: Themes From A Memory 2

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2020/08/04

In a full blown sequel to episode #16, Nintenjoe leads us in playing blocks of classic TV sitcom and cartoon show intros! It's our little homage to the humble beginnings of the podcast--back when we played blocks of video game music on the Boss Rush Mode channel (click here if you want to check that out)A bit later on, we ask for your favorite TV theme that was attached to a "Top Tier Trash" show for this week's "Octoponder THIS"! And to close out the episode, Boss Rush Mode delivers another GROSS

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02:10:42

The Brig: When Metal Was Hairy (with Adam Letourneau)

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2020/07/28

Check out the official website of Adam's awesome band HE SAID SHE SAID: www.hesaidshesaidri.com for videos, info and a list of upcoming shows! And be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Instagram! All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks! Send us your feedback online:

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00:58:51

The Crow's Nest: Faxanadu's & Faxanadont's

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2020/07/21

By all means, consider this a sequel to our first Crow's Nest "A Losing Battle Of Olympus"! 8-Bit Alchemy and Parasite Steve discuss their feelings about the (not so classic) NES game, Faxanadu. If you like single use keys, doors that re-lock, and having to slog your way back to the store to buy more keys then this might just be the game for you. Don't have negative thoughts. Remember your mantra. Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe

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01:23:23

S2E14 - Ep 39: The Wayback Snack Attack

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2020/07/14

Even the best stuff doesn't necessarily stick around forever. This week, we remember a bunch of junk foods that, sadly, are no longer sold in stores. :( Delicious and gone but not forgotten... how much of this crap did you used to cram in your beaks? Later on, we ask you to Octoponder a childhood snack that you tried but always hated. And finally, Parasite Steve will shine the spotlight on Blaster Master Zero for another edition of Retro Nouveau! All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile

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02:12:41

The Brig: Passing Strange (with Cat Scully)

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/07/07

We chat with artist, author, MAP-scallion, Cat Scully about her debut novel Jennifer Strange and how the Evil Dead films inspired her! This is another long interview because we are apparently just incredibly fun to talk to! Preorder your copy of Jennifer Strange on IndieBound! Check out this great interview for a Huge Give Away! Browse all the awesomenes on Cat Scully's website! Follow Cat Scull on Instagram And check out her shop of fine wearables on Etsy! All original heavy metal music by

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02:04:56

S2E13 - Ep 38: Golden Age of Japanimation

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/06/30

A discussion on Japanese Animation. We chat about our first experiences with the genre and spotlight some of our favorite lesser known films (also called OVAs, or Original Video Animation) from the 1980s and 1990s! How many of these underappreciated classics have YOU seen? After the main discussion, we'll ask you to name an anime film that you either saw or wish you had been able to see on the BIG SCREEN! And finally, Nintenjoe spotlights another awesome metal band with another POWER TO THE

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00:43:16

The Crow's Nest: The TRUE Story of Murray (Dio's...

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/06/26

Come for the info on concerts and stage antics from Dio's heyday, but STAY for the thrilling "true" story of his iconic mascot, Murray! Lifted from the actual 1987 Dream Evil tour program and dramatically recounted by Boss Rush Mode, this one is not something you'll want to miss! Game music borrowed from "Chakan: The Forever Man" for the SEGA Genesis and "Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage" for the Super Nintendo. Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy

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02:14:53

The Brig: All My Friends Are Mutants (with Jeremy Flagg)

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2020/06/23

Jeremy Flagg is the creator of the dystopian superhero universe, CHILDREN OF NOSTRADAMUS. Taking his love of pop culture and comic books, he focuses on fast paced, action packed novels with complex characters and contemporary themes. He continues developing the universe with the Journal of Madison Walker, an ongoing serial set two hundred years in the future. Check out all the post apocalyptic goodness on Jeremy's website! And snag any or all of his amazing books on Amazon! All original heavy metal

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02:36:17

S2E12 - Ep 37: Ronnie James Dio / The Bringer of the...

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2020/06/16

This week, Boss Rush Mode finds the courage to cross the rainbow bridge to pay tribute to one of the greatest heavy metal singers of all time, Ronnie James Dio! Starting with his early work with Ronnie and the Red Caps, we discuss his time with bands like Elf, Rainbow, the legendary BLACK SABBATH and on to his expansive solo career. Ronnie James had a remarkable career spanning more than half a century! Later on, we'll ask you to STAND UP AND SHOUT your favorite all time song to feature Dio on

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00:29:44

BLACK LIVES MATTER

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2020/06/09

We must remember... TRAYVON MARTIN, ATATIANA JEFFERSON, AMADOU DIALLO, AIYANA JONES, JOHN CRAWFORD, BOTHAM JEAN, AHMAUD ARBERY, SEAN BELL, JONATHAN FERRELL, RENISHA MCBRIDE, TERENCE CRUTCHER, SANDRA BLAND, ERIC GARNER, TAMIR RICE, JORDAN EDWARDS, PHILANDO CASTILE, ALTON STERLING, JORDAN DAVIS, OSCAR GRANT, KEITH SCOTT, STEPHON CLARK, WALTER SCOTT, FREDDIE GRAY, MICHAEL BROWN, COREY JONES, DOUG LEWIS, BREONNA TAYLOR, GEORGE FLOYD. blacklivesmatter #podcastblackout #icantbreathe Send us your

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02:25:48

The Brig: Arcades as an Artform (with Paul Niemeyer)

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2020/06/02

And check out Paul's auction website for lots of retro gaming goodies including signed reproductions of arcade marquees like SATAN'S HOLLOW! All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks! Send us your feedback online:

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01:55:39

S2E11 - Ep 36: Unique Arcade Machines

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/05/26

Kids of the 80s and 90s will remember the experience of walking into an arcade with a sense of awe and wonder! What new machines had arrived since your last visit? And of those, which was going to grab you attention first? For this episode, we spotlight arcade games that stood out by daring to look different, even bizarre! Let's see which ones you remember! And later on, we'll ask for your favorite childhood arcade spot before Boss Rush Mode cross checks the mic for another episode of his hockey

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01:26:37

The Brig: Lights, Camera, Corpsepaint (with Jeremy...

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2020/05/19

Snag Jeremy's AMAZING new coffee table book, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS at daughtersofdarknessbook.com and listen for an exclusive discount code for the book! Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe (subscribe) All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening

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00:08:41

The Crow's Nest: A River of Slime Runs Through It

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2020/05/15

Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe (subscribe) A supplementary minisode that pairs great with Ep 34 of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast! All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks! Send us your feedback online:

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02:23:25

S2E10 - Ep 35: Ghostbustin' Makes Us Feel Good

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/05/12

Break out the Ecto-Cooler because this week's episode is a sprawling discussion on the only spirit-hunting team that still waits by the phone... the Ghostbusters! 8-bit Alchemy leads us down dusty library rows as we breakdown this beloved film series and well as the cartoon and even the 2009 video game which (like the films) was written by Ramis and Aykroyd! So strap in, power up and try not to get slimed! Later on, Parasite Steve shines the spotlight on a remake of a classic SNES beat em up, NINJA

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01:29:13

The Crow's Nest: Requiem For a Symphony (of the Night)

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2020/05/05

It's hard to argue that Symphony of the Night is one of the Castlevania series' most beloved entries. Currently, the game is playable (along with it's predecessor, Rondo of Blood) in the Castlevania Requiem collection. For this bonus episode, Parasite Steve snags the mic to discuss his recent playthrough of a game he first fell in love with 23 years earlier! Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe (subscribe) All original heavy metal

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02:17:11

S2E9 - Ep 34: An Unnecessarily Long Discussion on...

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/04/28

This week, we decided to dust off some memories on fast food toys. Whether it was McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's or even Pizza Hut, almost every chain was in the business of drawing in younger customers with the allure of individually packaged plastic fun they could get nowhere else! This discussion runs long so buckle in, take some blood pressure medication and let's see how many of these toys you remember! After the main discussion, we'll ask for your favorite temporary fast food item, before

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01:43:34

The Crow's Nest: This The Legend, Overkill

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/04/21

Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe (subscribe) All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile. Listen to their sophomore album "Bloodwork Scriptorium" right now! The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome is part of the Inebri-Art and The Dorkening Podcast Networks! Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/retro-ridoctopus/e407e49c-e444-4d06-a10a-e37456b5534c

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01:49:41

S2E8 - Ep 33: MTV / When the M Stood For Music

Retro Ridoctopus ·

2020/04/14

On this episode, Retro Ridoctopus switches on some Music Television! We'll discuss the early years and spotlight some of the classic videos and MTV programs we watched over and over! Later, this week's "Octoponder THIS" will ask for your favorite non-music related MTV show before 8-Bit Alchemy ends things with another edition of COMPOSE YO-SELF! Retro Ridoctopus is: Boss Rush Mode (watch) Parasite Steve (read) 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) Nintenjoe (subscribe) All original heavy metal music by

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