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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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01:53:53

S1E14 - Ep 014: The Weirdest of them Al (with Randy...

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2019/07/09

On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, we welcome Randy "Too Pretty For Death" Carter, the lead vocalist of NH based heavy metal band Swarm of Eyes! After some serious HEAVY METAL talk, host (of the moment) Parasite Steve leads us on a journey through the mighty Weird Al Yankovic's first five albums! We discuss every hit and every deep cut, the parodies and the originals, while sharing our fond memories on growing up WEIRD.Later, we'll ask you to lay down your favorite Al original

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01:37:04

S1E13 - Ep 013: Mantle of the Batman

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2019/06/25

Tim Burton's original Batman film is turning 30! Criminals may be a superstitious cowardly lot, but we aint afraid of no BATS! Host, Boss Rush Mode leads us in a celebration of the Caped Crusader's many appearances in movies, cartoons, video game and MORE on this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast! For this week's "Octoponder THIS", we ask your favorite Batman villain, and to close things out, 8-Bit Alchemy pays tribute to the amazing Danny Elfman with another edition of "Compose

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01:41:35

S1E12 - Ep 012: Video Games That Should Have Been

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2019/06/11

Why was there no Gummi Bears game on the NES? Shouldn't there have been a 16-bit Ronin Warriors? Host, Nintenjoe asks the Ridocto-hosts to pitch some imaginary video games based on shows or movies we always loved!A bit later on, we ask you to pitch an improved version of a licensed game that DID exist... (but should have been way better) for this week's "Octoponder THIS"! And to close out the episode, Boss Rush Mode steps up to confront some internet "logic" in another edition of Petting Those

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01:45:06

S1E11 - Ep 011: Godzilla Gaming START T0 END

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2019/05/28

On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, Professor 8-Bit Alchemy lays down a Kaiju-sized history lesson of Godzilla's many appearance in video games! From the Commodore 64 and Apple II to the NES, Game Boy and even the Sega Pico, you'll see that movies aren't the only media where BIG G reigns supreme.A bit later... we'll ask you to name your favorite giant monster in this week's "Octoponder THIS". And to close out the episode, Parasite Steve drops another DIE MONSTER to spotlight some

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01:49:38

S1E10 - Ep 010: Girl Cartoon Throwdown (Of Ultimate...

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2019/05/14

On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, Parasite Steve shows us the softer side of bad ass, as guests Ashes Von Nightmare & Patsy the Angry Nerd (from the Throwdown Thursday Podcast) discuss their favorite 80s girl cartoons!And later on, we'll ask you to pony up your favorite female animated character for this week's "Octoponder THIS". And to close out the episode, Nintenjoe snags the mic to highlight another underrated metal band in a segment we call "Power To The

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01:22:28

S1E9 - Ep 009: Pac-Man Feverish

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2019/04/30

Host, Boss Rush Mode takes us PAC in time to spotlight the first icon of gaming—that ghost gobbling, circle of ravenous yellow, Pac-Man! We chat about the myriad of the classic games, cartoons, lunchboxes, "rockin"soundtracks, the nutritional merits of video wafers and MORE on this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast!And for this week's "Octoponder THIS", we unbox some breakfast memories by asking you to regurgitate your favorite cereal based on a cartoon or video game character (there

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01:18:16

S1E8 - Ep 008: Star Trek / Where No Podcast Has Gone...

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2019/04/16

Host, Nintenjoe boldly goes to the final frontier to discuss our varied experiences with a little franchise called Star Trek! Holodecks, phaser settings and controversial kisses abound on this star studded episode of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast!A bit later on, we ask your all time favorite Sci-Fi show or movie (that's not Start Trek or Star Wars) for this week's "Octoponder THIS". And to close out the episode, Boss Rush Mode gives you a little peek behind the curtain for a little something

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01:21:58

S1E7 - Ep 007: Collecting Dust

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2019/04/02

On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host, 8-Bit Alchemy dusts off some memories about childhood collectibles. Things like figures and cards—inexpensive purchasables that got their hooks in deep, making you feel like you had to GET (or in some cases, catch) 'EM ALL!A bit later... we'll ask you to pony up the crown jewel of your collection for this week's "Octoponder THIS". Then, to close out the episode, Parasite Steve steps up to spotlight a great newish indie game called "Time

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01:18:40

S1E6 - Ep 006: Lost Board Games

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2019/03/19

On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host (of the moment), Parasite Steve rolls the dice to embark on a round table discussion, where we remember some of our favorite obscure board games that (while totally awesome) lacked the staying power of fare like Monopoly or Clue.And later on, we'll spout off some childhood regrets for this week's "Octoponder THIS". Then, to close out the episode, Nintenjoe snags the mic to highlight another underrated metal band in a segment we call "Power

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01:22:59

S1E5 - Ep 005: A Time Before Stuff

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2019/03/05

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome! On this, the fifth voyage of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host (at the post), Boss Rush Mode leads a discussion on the evolution of technology. We'll chat about what it was like growing up before and during a time when exciting stuff like "the internet", "walkmans" and "social" "media" were debuted to a willing public.Later, we flip the topic of the week on its head for this week's installment "Octoponder THIS". And to

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01:27:08

S1E4 - Ep 004: Transformers / More Than Meets These Guys

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2019/02/19

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome! On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host, Nintenjoe leads us from the war-torn streets of Cybertron to the neon wastes of the 1980s as we celebrate our love for all things Transformers! And later on, we your all time favorite Transformer character on this week's "Octoponder THIS". Finally, to close out the episode, Boss Rush Mode gets a chance to do the vent cathartic in a segment we have dubbed "Petting Those

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01:37:31

S1E3 - Ep 003: Party of One / Awesome Movies That Get...

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2019/02/05

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome! On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host, 8-Bit Alchemy leads us in a discussion of some seriously obscure movies! Each host presents a specific flick that we think more people should know about... or possibly stab a thousand times in the face with a flaming sword.Later on, we'll ask you to dredge up your first theater memory for this week's "Octoponder THIS". And to close out the episode, Parasite Steve

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01:15:22

S1E2 - Ep 002: Castlevania / Bloody Tears for Years

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2019/01/22

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome! On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host (of the moment), Parasite Steve leads us past moonlit graves, up the stairs of a treacherous clock tower and into Castle Dracula, for a discussion about one of our favorite gaming properties, Castlevania! We'll talk about our individual first experiences with the series, ending up at the fantastic anime series, now in its second season on Netflix.And later on, we'll list

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01:17:32

S1E1 - Ep 001: Maiden Voyage / Childhood's End(urance)

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2019/01/08

The show that celebrates all the things that made growing up awesome! On this, the maiden voyage of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, host (at the post), Boss Rush Mode leads a discussion on the various things we dug way back in our childhoods and have somehow endured into our adult lives. Topics range from classic gaming, heavy metal, adventures with hummingbird moths and beyond!Later, we flip the topic of the week on its head for this week's installment "Octoponder THIS". And to close out the

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