We're Back from our Summer Break! Episode 22 delivered to your doorstep! We discuss what we've been doing the past few weeks, then get into our Main Topic. 14:14 | Main Topic: Memorable Dance Scenes in 1970's thru 2020's Movies Chad's pick has the guys remembering their favorite dance scenes in movies from in the past 50 years. Some come right to mind, others may be a bit obscure. Will they match on any of their picks? Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments: 55:54 | Ken’s Toy Ret...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 22
In this unscheduled Special Tribute Edition of the Retro Resurgence Podcast, Ken and Chad jump on the mics to discuss the recent passing of three Hollywood Pop Culture Icons: Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgence X/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgence Email: theretroresurgence@gmail.com Website: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice...
Jul 25, 2025•48 min
Episode 21 of the Retro Resurgence Podcast is here, and what a hearty heaping of Americana we are piling onto your plate. First off, in our icebreaker, we discuss historic and patriotic moments in both sports and wrestling. For the main topic of the show, we are giving the listeners our first ever "Retro Resurgence Rumble" battle episode featuring two huge action movie stars of our generation - Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Sylvester Stallone. Listen to the guys make their arguments as they discuss t...
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20! The Inaugural RR Summer Episode! A whole lotta nostalgia packed into one summertime themed episode. Listen to the guys battle as they play a few rounds of RR Jeopardy for the bragging rights to be the champion of Summer Nostalgia. We throw the usual podcast format out of the window, but not before Ken's icebreaker centered on past summer road trips and vacations of yesteryear. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgence X/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenc...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19 has arrived (after an eventful week of technical snafu's in trying to record). Ken's Icebreaker "Get to Know You" will make you hungry with lots of food-related pick-ems! 19:00 | Main Topic: Athlete Cameo's in TV Shows Chad's choice this week finds the guys giving a synopsis of various episodes of popular tv shows when famous athletes graced the small screen. Relive and remember these fun filled episodes and let us know some of your favorite times when a sports figure showed up on you...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18 comin at ya! In this week’s icebreaker "Get to Know You" the guys learn each other’s favorite sports teams and answer some other sports related questions. 28:58 | Main Topic: Retro Resurgence Theater Presents: UHF (1989) Another new show format we try our hand at, we give a complete retrospective review of Weird Al’s first foray into the big screen, with the cult classic UHF. Ken goes over the plot of the movie, we discuss some fun facts, and most importantly, we give our “Twinkie Wei...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 18
It's Chad's turn to produce his first ever "Nostalgia Oasis" Solo episode. In this episode, he goes down the rabbit hole of the iconic sports television theme songs of all time, giving several Honorable Mentions, and then choosing his 4 Themes to go on his Mount Rushmore. Do you agree with his choices? As mentioned in the episode, the return of the NHL on ESPN theme song | LINK Shoot us a message on social media, at any of our outlets. Nostalgia Oasis : Blog : theretroresurgence.com/nostalgia-oa...
May 21, 2025•33 min
Episode 17 FINALLY hits your feed after a 3 week hiatus. Our Icebreaker "Get to Know You" features Ken throwing out 3 singers or bands in various music genres and the guys discuss who they prefer out of the 3 picks. 20:42 | Main Topic: The COOLEST Bad Guys in Pop Culture Chad's topic this week has the guys picking several popular villains of film, tv, sports, and cartoons and discussing their cool factor and what made these guys likeable, in some ways more than their counterparts. Also in the ep...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16 rolls right along. We begin with an Icebreaker "Get to Know You" where Ken and Chad discuss many of their favorite TV shows of all time. 22:33 | Main Topic: Favorite Arcade Games : Part 1 It's Ken's pick this week, and the guys throw it back to a golden time in the 80's and 90's when arcade games ruled. The guys discuss five of their favorite arcade games of the past, discuss a brief history of the game, and share their memories of playing. Also in the episode, we feature our recurrin...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 16
In the inaugural episode of the Nostalgia Oasis, co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Ken talks all things about the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie Jaws! From the history of how the movie came to be, to its influence on pop culture today, this movie often referred to as "the original summer blockbuster" stands the test of time! There just might also be a special Nostalgia Oasis storytime in the episode as well! So enter into the depths of the Nostalgia Oasis...if you dare!(Da-dum) Jaws ...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min
Episode 15 comin' at ya! It's a special sweetened and condensed version of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. We try out a new type of show that we're calling the "GRAB BAG". Ken and Chad bring two random retro and nostalgic topics to the table for a no-frills, straightforward discussion about each of their topics. Come and listen to see what the guys pull out of the bag! As mentioned in the show, check out The Mystery Frequency Podcast and give it a listen - HERE Follow us on our Social Media Channe...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 15
Welcome Back. Episode 14 is here! In our Icebreaker segment, Ken discusses his recent trip to the Big Apple! 13:47 | Main Topic: Ten Stars Who Died Too Young Ken and Chad discuss one superstar from the world of movies, television, music, sports, and one bonus pick that left the world too soon. We discuss the impacts of their respective careers and wonder "what could have been" with many of these choices. Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments: 1:11:03 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective Re...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 14
Hello Listeners, and come check out Episode 13 of the RR Pod. In our Icebreaker segment, since we're close to St. Patty's Day, we discuss our favorite "Green" things in Pop Culture, before getting to the meat and potatoes of the show. 15:34 | Main Topic: Great 1980's Movie Trilogies Ken and Chad go back and forth discussing what they think the greatest 1980 Movie Trilogies are. Will they come up with the same ones? Listen and find out! Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments: 45:1...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12 of the RR Pod coming at you now! Ken starts the show by remembering the "Miracle on Ice" back in the 1980 Winter Olympics which was played 45 years ago in Lake Placid, NY. 09:59 | Main Topic: The Great ABC Toy Company Show Our First ABC Type Show made famous by Jason and Mickey of the TRN Time Machine Podcast, Ken and Chad alternate through the letters of the alphabet to discuss various toy companies, past or present, and discuss the toys, games, and other products the company produce...
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
It's February...which means we're in the month of LOVE! Ken and Chad have you covered with their icebreaker topic, which features a random selection of songs with the word LOVE in the title. For you Amazon Music subscribers, we've also curated the playlist for your listening pleasure ( Click Here ). Luke Combs "Lovin On You" Official Music Video | LINK 20:15 | Main Topic: Top Five Super Bowl Moments Coming off of the Eagles victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, listen as Ken and Chad recall ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10 of the Retro Resurgence features two special guests, friends of the TRN Community Karen Flieger (@retrodolls77) and Chris Bailey (@beatles_toybox). The gang discuss all the major movies celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025, including Back to the Future, Jaws, The Goonies and others. 12:37 | Main Topic: The Funko Pops We Need Chad's pick this week is all about "Funko Pops", including a brief history and intro of the relatively new toy company, followed by each person bringing a ...
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 10
Happy 2025 folks! We hope you had the best Holiday season. The first episode of the new year rolls right along. The guys share a bit of how their Holiday season treated them, and Chad's Icebreaker has them making some random pop-culture predictions that they will have to circle back to later in the year to see if they came true. 20:27 | Main Topic: Top 5 1990's Movie Soundtracks Ken's choosing this week has the guys counting down from #5 to #1 of their favorite 1990's Movie Soundtracks. Each pic...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 9
Merry Christmas Listeners! It's our inaugural Christmas Episode. For Episode 8, Ken and Chad throw the usual format out the window. In this episode, the guys discuss many different Holiday related topics including Battles like "A Christmas Story" vs "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation", Christmas Eve vs Christmas Day. They also reflect on their best Christmas Gifts they ever got, and talk about past and current holiday traditions. They also list their must-watch Christmas movies that must be w...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 8
RR Listeners - Happy December! Episode 7 rolls right along. For our icebreaker, we're talking Christmas Songs - our favorites, and also the most annoying! 17:02 | Main Topic: Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas One of Ken's favorite Christmas memories growing up - Ken gives his take and thoughts on this Jim Henson Christmas Special, and Chad chimes in with his thoughts as someone who just recently watched it for the first time. IMDB Link: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0075988/ Also in the episode, we ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 7
Happy Thanksgiving Listeners. Episode 6 is " stuffed " full of goodness - a wide sampling of various bits and pieces of nostalgia - I guess you can say it's just like a traditional Thanksgiving meal! The guys discuss their favorite scenes from a Thanksgiving classic flick - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. We end the icebreaker topic with a brief discussion of our favorite Turkey Day Side Dishes. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 6
Happy November Listeners. Episode 5 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast rolls along. After a brief discussion of how Halloween 2024 went for Ken and Chad, the show gets going. 04:48| The guys discuss Cartoon Campaign 2000 on the Cartoon Network channel, which was a special ad campaign to elect a cartoon president that ran from January to March of 2000 and make their picks on who they would choose to run the country. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cartoon+campaign+2000 16:54 | Mai...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 5
A Very Special Announcement from Ken and Chad - hosts of the Retro Resurgence Podcast! Website: theretroresurgence.com
Nov 01, 2024•3 min
On this BONUS Edition of The Retro Resurgence Podcast , we have an extended IN MEMORIAM segment dedicated to the memory of Jason Gross, who passed away 1 Year Ago. Jason was a pillar of the retro community and was involved in many podcasts and blogs that focus on nostalgia and retro content. We sit down with his brother, Wyatt Bloom, to discuss memories of Jason and we raise a toast to him on this very special episode of THE RETRO RESURGENCE PODCAST. Cybertronics Spree Performing a Special Tribu...
Oct 25, 2024•57 min
Episode 4 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast is here. We celebrate another podcast first - Wyatt Bloom is our special guest for this episode. He's a friend in the niche Retro community that Ken and Chad are a part of. 05:12| The guys discuss Favorite Monster Cereals to get into the Halloween Spirit. 10:25 | Main Topic: Favorite Board Games Ken, Chad, & Wyatt go 'round the table to discuss 3 childhood board games each- along with a few honorable mentions. Also in the episode, we feature our recu...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast is here. A lengthy episode, but we hope you'll enjoy all the retro content. 06:30 | Ken and Chad have recently watched the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and offer their thoughts on the 6 episode series. 13:38 | Main Topic: Favorite Horror Movies by Decade Ken and Chad discuss their picks, starting with the 1970's and going all the way through the 2010's. Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments: 1:00:29 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective 1987 Tonk...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast rolls on, Ken and Chad jump into one piece of listener feedback. 4:47 | Icebreaker - "Back to School" starring Rodney Dangerfield - Professor Terguson (https://youtu.be/k9DO26O6dIg?si=JFlMIMWdMpptct6W) - Oingo Boingo Party (https://youtu.be/VCZy-U0_1X8?si=YkTzxPrk_bY0Fe2p) - The Triple Lindy Scene (https://youtu.be/4VDry9fy8UE?si=tru5UBHNTMRggkM4) 11:43 | Mount Rushmore of 80s/90s Football Movies We discuss our picks, some facts about the films, and our ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 2
For the DEBUT EPISODE of The Retro Resurgence Podcast, Ken and Chad introduce themselves and briefly discuss the origins of the podcast before jumping into the show’s main topic 10:30 - Top 5 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games We start with our honorable mentions, and then name our picks from #5 to #1. 1:01:05 | Ken’s Toy Picks - MCFARLANE Batman Forever Glow-In-The-Dark Batmobile with Alfred - Arkham Asylum Glow-In-The-Dark Bane FUNKO Pop - HOT TOYS Kidpool 1:07:09 | Ken’s eBay Purchases...
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