Retroist Retro Podcast
The Retroist
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.
Episodes
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Nov 12, 2021 • 26min
Retroist The Net Podcast
In 1995, the techno-thriller, "The Net," hit theaters. It was a box office success, but it was also way ahead of its time on issues related to privacy and security that are still important today. On this episode of the Retroist, I take a look at this Nineties classic.
Oct 29, 2021 • 29min
Retroist Mad Monster Party Podcast
In 1967, Rankin/Bass' Mad Monster Part was released in theaters. A couple of years later they would start showing it on TV and for many it became a Halloween tradition. The newest episode of the Retroist Podcast is all about this underrated holiday classic.
Oct 15, 2021 • 34min
Retroist Re-Animator Podcast
On the newest episode of the Retroist Podcast, I take a look back at the 1985 horror comedy classic, Re-Animator, starring Jeffrey Combs.
Oct 1, 2021 • 30min
Retroist GI Joe: The Movie Podcast
GI Joe: The Movie went straight to video in 1987. It introduced a slew of new fun characters and has one of the best GI Joe vs. Cobra fights ever animated in the first five minutes.
Sep 17, 2021 • 32min
Retroist GI Joe Animated Series Podcast
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was one of the definitive cartoons of the eighties. While it accomplished its goals of selling toys, it also brought a very talented group of people together to create an enduring and well-remembered TV show.
Sep 3, 2021 • 33min
Retroist GI Joe Comic Books Podcast
GI Joe hit comic shelves in 1982 and would run for over a decade. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I discuss the book, the talent behind it, and its rise and fall.
Aug 20, 2021 • 40min
Retroist GI Joe Toys Podcast
The resurgence of GI Joe in the 1980s was a high water mark for toys during that decade. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I take a look at the history of the figures leading up to this monumental toy release.
Aug 10, 2021 • 2min
Season 14 of the Retroist Podcast
I am happy to announce the next season of the Retroist Podcast is on its way. Here is what you can expect to hear this season.
Jun 25, 2021 • 20min
Retroist Memories Special I
To finish this season of the Retroist, I asked some people to share some of their own memories of subjects I covered during this season. I put them together in a new episode I am calling the "Memories Special."
May 7, 2021 • 37min
Retroist Pizza Hut Podcast
On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I take a look at the history of the pizza-producing powerhouse Pizza Hut from its humble origins to its current status as a globally recognized food brand.
