My Favorite Retro...
A podcast that dives into the movies, music and so much more pertaining to the 80s and 90s! Available on all streaming platforms.
Episodes
14 episodes
Halloween: Then And Now
A look back at how Halloween used to be, how it is now, and some of the reasons things have changed. Happy spooky season to you all!
Nearly-Forgotten Restaurants
In this episode I talk about five restaurant franchises from yesteryear that still exist, but just barely. Maybe you have memories of them, too. Links below, but they will be spoilers.Griff's Hamburgers website and menu<...
Harmony Korine's Gummo
In 1997 a strange independent film, Gummo, was released by filmmaker Harmony Korine. In this episode I'll talk about how Korine got his start as well as some of the specifics of the film itself. It's dark and gritty, but well worth a watc...
Looking Back At 1993
In this episode I'll dig into some of the things going on in pop culture in 1993, as well as some of my personal favorites. Join me and see if you feel the same as I do about a year that had so much to offer. As always, feel free to comme...
Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s
This episode covers five movie soundtracks of the 1980s...some of modest success and one that was a pop culture staple of the decade.
Fast Food Tie-ins of the 80's and 90's
Let's talk about warped basketballs, the Batman Returns backlash, and apparently high concentrations of lead paint, among other things, in this look back at some of the fast food tie-ins of the late 80's and early 90's.
Ralston Cereals Of The 80's And 90's
In this episode I talk about Ralston cereals with popular movie and television tie-ins of the 80's and 90's. Pour a bowl of your own favorite cereal and join me.
LJN games on NES
In this episode I go over a brief history of the LJN toy company and some of the NES games they published and became notorious for. But were they all bad?
SNL Memories of the 1990s
A few of my favorite moments from Saturday Night Live in the 90s. I'll touch on some skits, controversies, and musical performances.
1990s Snack Foods
In this episode I go over 9 snacks and drinks from the 1990s. Some met their fate years ago, while others have made a comeback.
Richard Linklater's Slacker
Before Dazed And Confused Richard Linklater had already made a splash in the independent film world with Slacker. Join me as I break it down and talk about how it was made and the significance of the film.
Great Horror Films Of The 1980s Part 2
We continue where we left off in the last episode and round out a list of ten great horror films of the 80s. If you liked part one, you'll love this one!
Great Horror Films Of The 1980s Part 1
In episode 1 of 2 we will talk about 5 great horror films of the 80s that have always been favorites of mine. Hopefully you will find some of your own favorites on this list, and if you aren't familiar with some of them then I hope this e...