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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 Christmas Commercials Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/12/23

Welcome to the Retroist Christmas Commercials Podcast. Christmas is almost here, so you know what that means? Time to buy stuff! That’s why this week’s show is all about the Christmas commercials that we love. The show has a bit of a different format this week. Instead of covering one subject, I focus on holiday…

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Retroist Christmas Story Podcast

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2009/12/18

Welcome to the Retroist A Christmas Story Podcast. You’ll shoot your eye out kid! On today’s show I talk about a slightly more modern holiday classic, “A Christmas Story“. This is a movie that is very dear to many people, so I am happy I finally get to talk about it. I talk about the…

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Retroist Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/12/11

Welcome to the Retroist Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Podcast. Christmas comes a little earlier to the Retroist and we love it. On today’s show I talk about the Rankin/Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This is one of my favorite holiday specials, so I was very excited about this episode. I talk about the history…

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Retroist Intellivision Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/12/04

I do try and listen to your feedback. So I am happy to finally present the Retroist Intellivision Podcast! On this week’s show I talk about the often overshadowed video game console, The Intellivision. I discuss the history of the game, the hardware, the addons and the software. Of course, I also touch upon the…

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Retroist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Podcast

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2009/11/25

Welcome to the Retroist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Podcast. This week’s podcast is a little early and is all about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade I talk about the history of the parades, its broadcast and of course the various balloons that we see every year. We have a nice treat this week. We have…

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Retroist Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/11/20

Welcome to the Retroist Dungeons & Dragons Podcast. I begin by talking about one of my earlier experiences with the game. Then I talk about the creation of D&D. How it moved from supplement to game. How it grew HUGE and the various iterations over the years. I bring up the TV shows, movies, video…

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Retroist Pitfall Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/11/13

Welcome to the Retroist Pitfall Podcast. Which is aptly all about the David Crane masterpiece, Pitfall! This Activision game was one of the best games for the Atari 2600 and I just loved it. I start off the show sharing some my memories of Pitfall! Then I share some facts. I talk about its creator,…

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Retroist Magnum PI Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/11/06

Welcome to the Retroist Magnum PI Podcast. Today’s show about that quintessential 1980s detective show, Magnum P.I. I begin by talking about how I enjoyed the show as a kid and then move onto the show itself. I talk about the shows creation, the actors and characters, and the future of the Magnum character. This…

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Retroist Halloween Special Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/10/30

Welcome to the Retroist Halloween Special Podcast. I feel so clever, the Halloween show is episode number 31. How cool is that? Oh well. Today’s show is a little different. Instead of the normal retro pop culture subject discussion, I have asked various contributors to share with me Halloween memories and stories. I am joined…

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Retroist Halloween Podcast

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2009/10/23

Welcome to the Retroist Halloween Podcast, by “Halloween”, I am of course referring to the John Carpenter classic, “Halloween”. This is one of my favorite horror films. It is the perfect film to watch during the Halloween season. After I tell you a little story about my experience with the film, I talk about the…

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Retroist It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/10/16

Welcome to the Retroist It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Podcast. On this week’s show I talk about the Halloween TV classic, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. I discuss the creator of the Peanuts, Charles Schultz. Then I explore the origin of animatedPeanuts and trace the trajectory of the special, including it references in…

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Retroist A Nightmare on Elm Street Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/10/09

Welcome to the Retroist A Nightmare on Elm Street Podcast. On this week’s show I talk about the amazing 80s horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street. I talk about the movie’s creator, Wes Craven and how he came up with the idea for Freddy and the Nightmare concept, the production, the stars, its jump…

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Retroist Night Gallery Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/10/02

Welcome to the Retroist Night Gallery Podcast. This week, I will be covering the Twilight Zone’s oft-overlooked younger brother, Night Gallery. I talk about the shows creator, Rod Serling, the controversies around the show’s production and syndication, the music and the show’s ever-changing format. Great news list fans, metagirl is back with a great new…

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Retroist Monopoly Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/09/25

Welcome to the Retroist Monopoly Podcast. On today’s show I talk about the board game classic, Monopoly. I start off talking about one my more memorable nights of Monopoly play and how it turned into an evening of nightmares. Then I move onto the history of the game. I also talk about its convoluted development…

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Retroist Space Invaders Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/09/18

Welcome to the Retroist Space Invaders Podcast. On this week’s show, I talk about the late 70’s Arcade Classic Space Invaders. I start off talking about the first time I saw a Space Invaders arcade machine at the Jersey Shore. Then I talk about the company that built it, Taito. The game’s influences and it’s…

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Retroist V Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/09/11

Welcome to the Retroist V Podcast. On this week’s show I start off by talking about how my Grandmother instilled in me a love for TV mini-series, then I move onto the subject of the podcast, “V”. I talk about how the series was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences. List fans…

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Retroist Donkey Kong Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/09/04

Welcome to the Retroist Donkey Kong Podcast. Well, I finally did it. Here is a podcast about the legendary video game classic, Donkey Kong. On today’s show I start off talking about how while I was playing Donkey Kong, someone lit me on fire. After recalling that trauma and singing the praises of my sister…

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Retroist Knight Rider Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/08/28

Welcome to the Retroist Knight Rider Podcast. On today’s show I start by talking about how I thought that the height of automobile technology had finally arrived in the 1980s when my friend’s family got a talking car. Then I talk about the TV show Knight Rider. I talk about the cast, creator, characters, its…

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Retroist Mr. Belvedere Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/08/21

Welcome to the Retroist Mr. Belvedere Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980’s television classic, Mr. Belvedere. After relating a little about my experience with Belvedere, I get into the facts. I talk about the origin of the Belvedere character. His transition from book to movie to television. I also talk about some of the…

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Retroist Friday the 13th Podcast

Retroist Retro Podcast ·

2009/08/14

Welcome to the Retroist Friday the 13th Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980s horror classic, Friday the 13th. I start off talking about how I missed out on my only summer camp experience because of a very protective Mother. A decision I am sure saved me from certain death at the hands of Jason…

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