Retroist Retro Podcast

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Mar 5, 2010 • 24min

Retroist Thundarr the Barbarian Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Thundarr the Barbarian Podcast. That is right, this week I talk all about the sword and sorcery cartoon Thundarr the Barbarian. First I talk about my protracted sword & sorcery phase and how it got me ready to watch Thundarr. Then I move onto the show and talk about its making,…
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Feb 26, 2010 • 37min

Retroist ET the Extra-Terrestrial Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist ET the Extra-Terrestrial Podcast. This week I talk all about the alien who stole our hearts, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. I talk about the making, the casting, its receptions, and much more. Then I jump out of the film and talk about E.T. products and sponsorship. AND of course, we touch on…
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Feb 19, 2010 • 29min

Retroist Max Headroom Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Max Headroom Podcast. This week I talk all about everyone’s favorite spokeshead Max Headroom. I start by talking about a memory I have of early computer animation and how I had way too high expectations of it in the 1980s. Then I talk about the mighty Max. I talk about his…
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Feb 12, 2010 • 30min

Retroist New Coke Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist New Coke Podcast. This week I talk about the soft drink debacle of the mid-1980s, New Coke. I have mixed feelings about this era in history, so I am happy to get to discuss it. After sharing some New Coke memories, I talk about the reasoning behind the switch, the chief…
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Feb 5, 2010 • 47min

Retroist Asteroids Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Asteroids Podcast. This week I talk about the video game classic, Asteroids. I kick things off by sharing a personal story about myself and Asteroids. Then I talk about the game’s development, its specs, its success and its various ports. I have a lot of great audio this week including the…
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Jan 29, 2010 • 29min

Retroist Fraggle Rock Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Fraggle Rock Podcast. This week I talk about the 1980s Jim Henson classic, Fraggle Rock. While I love the Muppets, their cave dwelling cousins also have a place in my heart. So I am very happy to finally get this show recorded. I talk about the show’s concepts, its characters, the…
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Jan 22, 2010 • 26min

Retroist Vectrex Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Vectrex Podcast. This week we talk about the 1980s all-in-one console, The Vectrex. I start off by discussing the magic that retro gaming can bring to the modern office and then I move into information about this venerable system. I talk about its development, the hardware, the games and of course…
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Jan 15, 2010 • 19min

Retroist Tales of the Gold Monkey Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Tales of the Gold Monkey Podcast. This week on the show, I talk about what should have been a smash TV show, “Tales of the Gold Monkey.” After telling you a story about the show, I moved onto the facts. I talk about the development, the plot, the cast and its…
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Jan 8, 2010 • 37min

Retroist Jaws Podcast

Welcome to the Retroist Jaws Podcast. This week I talk about the book and the film Jaws. It is one of my favorite films and I cover a lot of great stuff. I talk about the production of the film, its cast, the differences between the book and the movie, and much more. 
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Dec 23, 2009 • 21min

Retroist Christmas Commercials Podcast

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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