"Wowzers! Go, go Gadget apples!" Kids that grew up in the 70s & 80s (we're looking at you, fellow GenXers/ Xennials...) were fortunate enough to enjoy one of the favorite retro memory cartoons involving a lovable, dimwitted detective.., along with his tech savvy niece & pet super dog unbeknownst to our hero, in helping to crack the case and save the day against the evil schemes of the MAD organization under the leadership of Dr. Claw! Join The Caramel Apples this week as they dive into t...
Jan 18, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Hmmm, what delectable sweet treat could The Caramel Apples be cooking up this time? This week in the Orchard, join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee as they take you on a most fascinating trek.., as they go back in time and revisit the enchantingly colorful life, journey and career of the beautiful legendary superstar, Olivia Newton John! Subscribe and leave us a shining review/ feedback if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you'd like to have f...
Jan 11, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 7
"Ring-a-ding-ding!" The bell happily rings at the end of yet another long school day! Yay! Afternoons right after class is dismissed back in the day, just weren't complete without looking forward to & enjoying the great memories baked into specialized, specific programming for young ones through the wonderful, educational life lessons showcased in this nostalgic anthology series broadcast in the afternoons. Join The Caramel Apples as they reminisce this week about ABC Afterschool Specials! S...
Jan 04, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this throwback Photograph, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee are following through and deep diving into the career, tragedies & triumphs surrounding the mounting fame/rising temperature of one of the hottest, timeless AOR/glam metal hair bands showcasing nostalgia through the Rock of Ages! Join The Caramel Apples this week as they engage you on a trek experience of epic proportions of one of the greatest bands of all time, Def Leppard! Subscribe and leave us a shining review/ feedback if you...
Dec 28, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 5
"Inconceivable!" The year is 1987; this particular year was just so special for many different nostalgic reasons & this lovable storybook romance adventure came alive & engraved itself in our hearts! We remember there were marauders, sword fights, a princess who was a damsel in distress...which dialed up the awesome adventure & peaked our wild imaginations in a tale as old as time. In warm dedication to their girl squad, join The Caramel Apples as they take you on an inspirational, n...
Dec 21, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 4
What are you deathly afraid of? What would make you practically scratch at the walls to quickly get away from "said" fear? If this resonates with you dear listener, then you just might suffer from a specific phobia! Phobias are an irrational fear of something that is likely to cause harm--or not! Do you or anyone you know suffer from any of these? Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as they analyze the very real question, What Are You Deathly Afraid Of? Subscribe and leave us a shining...
Dec 14, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Now where on earth would give rise to the obnoxious subject conversation fodder of flying turkeys! We'll give you one guess.., it strikes often & hard in the heart of the Midwest--in Cincinnati, Ohio to be specific...LOL! This week in the Retro Orchard, The Caramel Apples take you on a groovy trek, as they go back to the 70s & deep dive into the laugh-out-loud satire, slapstick comedic scenarios sweetly baked into the nostalgic revolutionary classic,, that of WKRP in Cincinnati! Subscrib...
Dec 07, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 2
"Yeah.., ha ha ha!" This game really showed the world just how much you can do with 8-bits! Young ones that grew up in the 80s were so grateful to have had the opportunity to regularly dive into/ challenge themselves to play what is touted as the greatest, best selling video game of all time! Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee on this week's nostalgic venture in The Orchard, as they recount the rich history/ fun with Mario & Luigi to be had while playing Super Mario Bros.! Subscribe and lea...
Nov 30, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Where on earth have The Caramel Apples been, what have they been up to? It's about that time to embark on some fresh Orchard Trek Retro fodder...LOL! In preparation for the upcoming seasonal delight, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee whet your caramel appetite for what nostalgic goodness is to come; as well as announce that they now are on Twitter! Stay tuned and enjoy! Subscribe and leave us a shining review/ feedback if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or ...
Nov 23, 2022•9 min
"I do...what I WANT to do!" LOL So, what makes a great pro wrestler that is easily etched into our ever-loving retro memories? Well, one must possess the entire kit & caboodle of necessary talents, skills & charisma in order to cement their career & legacy that folks from all walks of life will talk about for years going forward! This stellar showmanship of one of our all-time favorite wrestlers this week, has hands down, provided many an unforgettable moment, captured awesome nostal...
Jun 15, 2022•47 min
In this week's episode, there's even more retro fun to be had in the WWF/ pro wrestling edition. Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee do a deep dive on yet another exciting chapter of in-ring moves, smack-talking promos, & interviews, as they shine the spotlight on one of the most well-known, boisterous characters in the realm of pro wrestling, that of the real heavyweight champion Ric Flair! Woo! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you ...
Jun 08, 2022•35 min
Ding, ding! In this week's Apple Snack, The Caramel Apples have a sweet treat for the Orchard Archivers, as they embark on even more nostalgia of the WWF/ pro wrestling era in it's prime! In the spotlight burning white hot is one of the most colorful, obnoxious, wonderfully entertaining heavyweight champions of all time, that of the legendary Macho Man Randy Savage! Ooh yeah! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions...
Jun 01, 2022•36 min
In this week's Apple Snack WWF/ pro wrestling edition, The Caramel Apples once again embark on an exciting retro Orchard Trek. The spotlight is bright hot on some of the nail-biting moments in the ring of pro wrestling champion & heavy, Jake the Snake! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to feature in future episodes, please send us a message via the anchor app...
May 25, 2022•25 min
In this week's Apple Snack WWF/ pro wrestling edition, The Caramel Apples take the Orchard Archivers on a fascinating trek of wonderful nostalgia as they go back and touch on the life & career of one of pro wrestling's most famous interviewer/ announcer personas, legend Mean Gene Okerlund! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to feature in future episodes, pleas...
May 18, 2022•11 min
Ah, spring time goodness is in the air! Soft rain falling, birds chirping, lawns greening up, flowers making their pretty debut & apple blossoms are budding and bringing new life & excitement to the Orchard; ready to usher in summer along with all the seasonal memories & nostalgia that comes right along with it! Join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo in this week's Apple Snack for a lighthearted discussion as they fondly recall the many reasons why spring/ summer are two of the sweetest...
May 11, 2022•16 min
The World Wrestling Federation...LOL! In this week's Orchard Trek Retro, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee go back to the wild 80s to remember and recall the many matches within the ring. Stadiums full of screaming fans mercilessly goading on the ornery key professional wrestlers & their colorful opponents! Smack-talking promos, flamboyant costumes & storylines abundantly found in the golden era of pro wrestling! Join The Apples in the season finale of retro throwback entertainment, that of...
May 04, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
"Wax on...wax off!" In this week's Orchard Trek Retro, The Caramel Apples go back in time to the year 1984, as they embark on an inspirational journey involving martial arts & deep connections by discussing a riveting storyline & recalling many of the old-school memories found in the nostalgic film, The Karate Kid! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to fea...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 9
"Hey...hey...hey! It's Fat Albert!" Saturday mornings back in the day weren't complete without enjoying the adventures, music & sing-a-long fun right alongside The Junkyard Gang. Through wonderful, educational life lessons emphasized in retro live-action segments, kids readily enjoyed how entertaining this cartoon was, which fit the running theme "yay, yay, yay...gonna have a good time!" Join The Caramel Apples this week as they fondly revisit warm memories of Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids...
Apr 20, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
"Survey says!" LOL Trivia questions were posed based on popular polls conducted, in which any-given contestant had about 25 seconds to answer. It was so cool to be able to fall into the nostalgic world of cash & prizes of the mother of all game shows for a half hour of good times! Questions, survey board, family group teams & a most charismatic host...you can't go wrong watching this retro gem. Join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo this week as they recount the many riveting elements &...
Apr 13, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 7
"This town needs an enema!" Some 30 years after its initial release, Batman was a phenomenal success back in the year 1989. Batmania had enveloped everything! This riveting film was a huge blockbuster & goes down as one of the greatest adaptations of Batman in history! Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as they revisit this most beloved retro jewel of the DC Comic Universe, that of Batman! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week...
Apr 06, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week in The Orchard, The Caramel Apples take you on a most fascinating trek as they go back in time & revisit the colorful life and career of the lovable, iconic Hollywood actor, Danny Devito! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to feature in future episodes, please send us a message via the anchor app/ website--> https://anchor.fm/the-caramel-apples or...
Mar 30, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Who comes to mind when we think of a band who pretty much dominated the music charts with their expansive, otherworldly synthpop/rock, for much of the memorable 80s? Well, if you guessed Tears For Fears, then our fellow Orchard Archivers, you guessed right! Join The Caramel Apples this week as they deep dive into the many highs & lows in the fascinating lives & career of the early music-television mainstay synthpop band, Tears For Fears! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or re...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Cars, cars, and more cars! Ding...ding...ding, here's Round 2! Are you ready to gear up for even more nostalgic goodness on discussing some of our fan favorite cars/ vans in pop culture? This week we're excited to continue our fascinating commentary & shine light on four more of our favorite "vehicular friends". So buckle up for some more retro fun! Join The Caramel Apples as they dive into their exciting Orchard Trek Retro, on Hero Cars Part 2! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/o...
Mar 16, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Cars, cars, and more cars! We can't seem to get enough of them! Even more so is the case of some of our favorite, standout "vehicular friends", who are inarguably a mainstay in recent retro pop culture. Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as they dive into their Orchard Trek Retro on Hero Cars Part 1! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to feature in futu...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Hey you Orchard Archivers, welcome to another season of wonderful retro goodness! On that note, are you ready to embark on "the hippest trip in America?" It is of no secret when it came to cool, hip retro popular dance & music of that era, we got some of the best flavorful history & jive nostalgia of just that, on the ever-loving iconic weekly dance show, that of Soul Train! Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee as they fondly recount the many mesmerizing details that made up our cherished...
Mar 02, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Bloopers, bloopers & more bloopers in this week’s caramel macchiato sampling for the Orchard Archivers in preparation for next season’s sweet retro goodness! Join The Caramel Apples this week & laugh along as they share their caramelicious humor outtakes from past seasons and announcing Season 4! Subscribe and leave us positive feedback and/or review if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or experiences you would like for us to feature in future epis...
Feb 23, 2022•9 min
"Wow...wasn't expecting that!" or "Good grief, hasn't XYZ experience been eye-opening?" In retrospect, we essentially had it easy when we were kids & much more carefree, but becoming an adult is an eye-opening & mind numbing process, which can literally shock us! When one crosses the bridge from their youth to adulthood--you're entire reality and perspective changes. Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as they discuss some relatable scenarios we simply weren't prepared for upon...
Feb 16, 2022•37 min
Peculiar tales of woe among many a friend group! When it comes to some of our life memories of good times & good fun of times past, there is nothing better than enjoying an awesome round or two of discussing those great times. But with the good there's always some bad with the equal tongue n cheek memories that played out around that same era; say some more edgy or peculiar experiences. Join The Caramel Apples this week as they discuss some interesting tales of Oh-no & woe...LOL! Hey, ca...
Feb 09, 2022•29 min
When it comes to some of our favorite 80s retro movies, do you remember a handful of these memorable films that had the intros & title credits played out in animated cartoon montages? These were popularly entertaining back then in how these cool animated credits really did so much to tell the story of what we were about to watch. These lively animations set the tone & easily launched our imaginations as a precursor to a guaranteed good time! Join The Caramel Apples this week as they rewi...
Feb 02, 2022•29 min
When it came to abundant throwback daytime entertainment, a great example of this mainstay is memorable daytime judge shows! Picture it, the official long, black robe, bench with their nameplate, gavel and many a familiar bailiff we'd come to know well while watching week after week. Oh, how we loved our judge shows & the all-too-common litigations of yesteryear. So which judge show(s) were your favorite? Watching which judge was your guilty pleasure? Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this...
Jan 26, 2022•24 min
