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.
Latest episodes
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.
Apr 23, 2021 • 26min
Retroist King’s Quest Podcast
On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I talk about the ground-breaking game, King's Quest. This was a genre redefining game brought to the world by the brilliant Roberta and Ken Williams.
Apr 9, 2021 • 28min
Retroist LaserDisc Podcast
The LaserDisc lasted for over two decades and was very influential on the optical formats that would follow in its footsteps. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I discuss the LaserDisc from its inception to its demise just after the turn of the millennium.
Mar 26, 2021 • 33min
Retroist Quincy ME Podcast
Quincy ME was a groundbreaking show with a passionate and charismatic lead actor, Jack Klugman. It is one of my favorite TV shows and I am happy to cover it as my 250th episode of the Retroist Podcast.
Mar 12, 2021 • 24min
Retroist McDonald’s McRib Podcast
The McRib is a fascinating bit of food science that refuses to be defeated. Time and again when it has been counted out, it starts appearing again. On this episode I discuss its history, creations and ability to endure.
Feb 26, 2021 • 30min
Retroist Atari Jaguar Podcast
The Atari Jaguar didn't last long, but it was an interesting attempt by an iconic company to jump back into an industry they helped to define. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast I discuss this too short-lived console.
