Retroist Retro Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Teddy Ruxpin Podcast. On today’s show we talk all about the classic 1980s/1990s talking toy, Teddy Ruxpin. We talk about the creation of this amazing toy and the talented people behind it. We also talk about the TV shows based on Teddy and his different versions. Teddy Ruxpin has become something…

Welcome to the Retroist Three’s Company Podcast. On today’s show, we talk all about the comedy television series, Three’s Company. We talk about the characters and actors on the show, the talent behind the show, the cast changes, and its availability today. What are the best episodes of Three’s Company? You will find out because…

Welcome to the Retroist Dragons Lair Podcast. On today’s show we talk all about the video game classic, Dragon’s Lair. I talk about the game’s creations and creator, gameplay and its many variations and ports. This classic video game gobbled up a lot of my quarters when I was a kid. Still, I loved it…

Welcome to the Retroist Battlezone Podcast. On today’s show we talk all about the video game classic, Battlezone. I talk about the games creations and creator, gameplay and its many variations and ports. The music throughout the show was provided by Peachy. Additional audio in the show was provided by 8-bit Weapon and the song…

Welcome to the Retroist Game of Life Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the super-popular board game, The Game of Life. I talk about the games creator, Milton Bradly, the game rules, changes over the years, and reference in pop culture. This game is wildly successful, but not a lot of people know…

Welcome to the Retroist Back to the Future Podcast. On today’s show I talk all about the 1980s mega hit movie, Back to the Future. I talk about the pre-production, the stars, casting issues, production and much much more. This is one of the most important films to be released in the eighties. I almost…

Welcome to the Retroist Project U.F.O. Podcast. Finally the episode you have all be clamoring for, the late 1970’s 2 season powerhouse, Project U.F.O. On today’s show, I talk all about this Jack Webb produced Sci-Fi classic. I start off talking about my night spent in a mosquito-infested field staring up at the starts, then…

Welcome to the Retroist Tron Podcast. On today’s show I talk all about the pioneering 1980s classic, Tron. Yes, just in time for you to catch up on the film before Tron Legacy (funny how that happened). I talk about the movie’s plot, production, the cast and people behind the camera and Tron stuff in…

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 into the film. Learning you don’t have what it takes to be the funny one in class is a tough lesson, but one I needed to learn. Then I move on the film itself. I discuss the plot, its production, the stars of the film, its reception and much more. For all the years I worked in the video store, this was one film you could count on people renting or buying during the last two months of the year. Even if they weren’t, we only needed to put it on the in-store tv to get people interested. Despite this forced watching, I never grew tired of this film. These characters, especially Candy’s is just so endearing, its just nice to have them around, even in the background. This is a revisiting of an episode I did back in 2010. Its one that people have mentioned they might like to hear me redo. Its a bit longer than the original, so I hope you like how it turned out.

On today’s show, we talk all about the video game classic, Centipede. I talk about the game’s creations and creator, gameplay, strategy, and its many variations and ports. The music throughout the show was provided by Peachy. The song at the end of the show is by 8-bit Weapon and is called “Bombs Away”. Subscribe…