In 1987, what is arguably the best Thanksgiving movie ever made, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles hit theaters. Like many people who saw it, I instantly fell in love with it and over the years I have watched maybe over a hundred times. Its a heartfelt comedy, that isn’t afraid to go over the top with humor (or its language). So I am very happy to be able cover it on this newest episode of the Retroist Podcast. I start the episode talking about my brush with being the class clown and how that tied...
Nov 25, 2010•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
On today’s show, we talk all about the video game classic, Centipede. I talk about the game’s creations and creator, gameplay, strategy, and its many variations and ports. The music throughout the show was provided by Peachy. The song at the end of the show is by 8-bit Weapon and is called “Bombs Away”. Subscribe…
Nov 19, 2010•33 min
On today’s show, we talk all about the television series, The Incredible Hulk. We talk about the characters on the show, the talent behind the show, its amazing music, and the show’s legacy and potential reboot. We also have a brand new top 5 list from metagirl and a lot of great audio from Peachy.…
Nov 13, 2010•33 min
Welcome to the Retroist Dutch Podcast. On today’s show, we talk all about the 90’s comedy classic, Dutch. Okay, I know it is not a classic to everyone, but I think it is a film worth revisiting this holiday season and I hope I can perhaps inspire you to give it another shot. In this…
Nov 06, 2010•21 min
Welcome to the Retroist Halloween Special II Podcast. This is a couple of days early, just in case you wanted to get a jump on the Halloween season or if you wanted to have something to listen to on Halloween morning. Today show is all about Halloween memories! That’s right it is time for the…
Oct 26, 2010•34 min
Welcome to the Retroist Monster Squad Podcast. On today’s show we talk all about the eighties horror classic, The Monster Squad. This film is a cult classic that sometimes gets overlooked in the crowded field of eighties cult films. I start off by talking about how having missed seeing the film when it came out…
Oct 15, 2010•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Retroist Suspense Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the creepy old time radio classic, Suspense. I talk about the show’s creation and the talent behind its birth and continuing success. This is a great show to kick off the Halloween season and I hope it can help people try OTR…
Oct 01, 2010•22 min
Welcome to the Retroist Adventures of Superman Podcast. On today’s show, we talk all about the great and venerable TV show, The Adventures of Superman. This is a little more retro than I usually go, so I hope everyone enjoys me jumping further back in time than usual. I talk about the characters on the…
Sep 24, 2010•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Retroist Tetris Podcast. On today’s show, we talk all about the video game classic from behind the “Iron Curtain”, Tetris. The show begins with me talking about how video games can almost ruin a really good working opportunity, but how an understanding supervisor set me straight. Then I move onto the game…
Sep 12, 2010•24 min
Welcome to the Retroist Missile Command Podcast. On today’s show we talk all about the Atari classic, Missile Command. I begin by talking about how I was a Missile Command legend in my own mind. A game that everyone knows, but somehow still comes across as underrated. I talk about the game’s creation and creator,…
Aug 27, 2010•42 min
Welcome to the Retroist Adam-12 Podcast. On today’s show, we talk all about the groundbreaking police series, Adam-12. In my opinion, it is one of the best shows of the 1970s. We talk about the characters on the show, the talent behind the show, its amazing music, and the show’s legacy. I am a big…
Aug 20, 2010•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Retroist Amazing Stories Podcast. Amazing Stories was an anthology TV series that went way before it’s time. I talk about the idea behind the show, the talent behind the show (some guy named Spielberg), its amazing soundtrack and the show’s legacy. Then I throw in a few surprises here and there. The…
Aug 08, 2010•19 min
Welcome to the Retroist McDonaldland Memories Podcast. On today show we talk about that magically delicious commercial world of McDonaldland. We concentrate on the main characters of the land and discuss their first appearance and the talent behind them. We also talk about the rise and fall of this magical kingdom and speculate just a…
Jul 23, 2010•42 min
Welcome to the Retroist Lost Boys Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the 80s horror classic, The Lost Boys. I begin by talking about my experience with people in my hometown dressing like the people in this film. Then I move onto the film, I talk about the movies’ plot, production, the printed…
Jul 09, 2010•24 min
Welcome to the Retroist Pole Position Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the video game classic, Pole Position. I begin by talking about my first experience with the cockpit version of Pole Position and how it hypnotized me. Then I move onto the game itself. I talk about the game’s creation and success,…
Jun 26, 2010•26 min
Welcome to the Retroist Kolchak the Night Stalker Podcast. Due to technical difficulties last week, this week we have a rare Monday Retroist Podcast and on today’s show I talk all about the horror classic, Kolchak: The Night Stalker. I talk about the characters, the cast, the show’s writers and its influence on other shows.…
Jun 14, 2010•22 min
Welcome to the Retroist Star Wars Droids Podcast. On today’s show Artoo and I talk all about the 80s cartoon, Star Wars: Droids. While on my way to my interplanetary vacation my special guest and I talk about the plot, the characters the cast, and its place in the Star Wars Universe. We also talk…
Jun 04, 2010•25 min
Welcome to The Retroist The Dark Crystal Podcast. On today’s show I talk all about the cult film, The Dark Crystal. I begin by talking about how a friend of mine did a dead on impersonation of a character from The Dark Crystal and how it can ruin a friendship. Then I talk about the…
May 29, 2010•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Retroist Greatest American Hero Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the cult classic tv show, The Greatest American Hero. I talk about the plot, the characters the cast, and its successes and failures. We also talk about its success away from the main show, its attempt at a spin-off, the…
May 14, 2010•37 min
Welcome to the Retroist Outer Limits Podcast. On today’s show I talk all about the cult classic tv show, The Outer Limits. This show is legendary. I talk about the creation of the show and its constant comparisons to the Twilight Zone. Then I talk about its music, actors, writers and the show’s reboot in…
May 07, 2010•25 min
Welcome to the Retroist Sonic the Hedgehog Podcast. Sega fans unite! On today’s show I talk about the world-famous Sega mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. This blue blaze has been near and dear to my heart since I got my first Sega console many years ago. Sonic was not their first attempt at a mascot. So…
Apr 30, 2010•25 min
Welcome to the Retroist ALF Podcast. On today’s show I talk all about the cult classic tv show, ALF. I begin by talking about how a nickname can be a terrible thing, especially when that nickname really bothers you. It is one to grow on! Then I move onto the show itself, I talk about…
Apr 23, 2010•25 min
Welcome to the Retroist Gummi Bears Podcast. Are you ready to bounce? Well you better because on today’s show I talk all about the smash Disney cartoon, The Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Which is one of Disney’s three best modern TV animation creations. I talk about the story, the cast, and its successes. Then…
Apr 16, 2010•22 min
Welcome to the Retroist Ghostbusters Podcast. On today’s show, I talk all about the smash comedy Ghostbusters. This movie was one of my favorites as a kid and I am happy to revisit it on the podcast. I talk about the story, the casting, and the films success and release. Then I move on and…
Apr 09, 2010•49 min
Welcome to the Retroist Atari Cosmos Podcast. In this episode I talk all about the almost forgotten Atari Cosmos. I talk about the people behind the system explore the technology and concepts behind what could have been the 1st generation holographic gaming system. I love Atari history and the Cosmos has always intrigued me. It…
Apr 02, 2010•22 min
Welcome to the Retroist The Neverending Story Podcast. This podcast made it to episode number 50? Who would have thought it, but here we are. This week I talk all about the hit movie The Neverending Story. I talk about the making of the movie, its cast, plot, characters, and it’s legacy. Subscribe and Support…
Mar 19, 2010•26 min
Welcome to the Retroist Happy Days Podcast. This week we talk all about the hit show Happy Days. I start off talking about when I was bit by the acting bug and my first appearance on stage. It does tie in with Happy Days so bear with me. Then I talk about Happy Days. I…
Mar 12, 2010•27 min
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,…
Mar 05, 2010•24 min
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…
Feb 26, 2010•37 min
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…
Feb 19, 2010•29 min
