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.

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 25m. Bisher sind 332 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint jede zweite Woche.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 2 hours 33 minutes

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episode 316: Retroist Podcast Episode 316 (Magnum PI Revisited)


In 2009, I launched a podcast episode that delved into the iconic TV series "Magnum P.I.," a show that not only defined an era but also captured the hearts of millions with its thrilling adventures and charismatic lead, Thomas Magnum. Since that init...


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episode 315: Retroist Podcast Episode 315 (Joust)


In the pantheon of video game classics, Joust stands as a testament to innovation and simplicity, capturing the hearts of gamers with its unique gameplay and imaginative design. Released by Williams Electronics in 1982, Joust broke the mold with its ...


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episode 314: Retroist Podcast Episode 314 (Matinee)


I love "Matinee" and was mad at myself for never covering it in an episode. However, after a rewatch and with a newfound determination, I decided it was time to finally cover this gem. Though I missed a perfect release opportunity around its 30th ann...


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 February 16, 2024  30m
 
 

episode 313: Retroist Podcast Episode 313 (Wizardry)


"Wizardry," released in 1981, is a seminal game in the computer RPG genre, setting a benchmark for what video games could achieve in storytelling and complexity. This game not only captured the essence of dungeon crawlers but also paved the way for f...


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 February 2, 2024  30m
 
 

episode 312: Retroist Podcast Episode 312 (Night of the Comet)


I can’t believe I have never released an episode based on “Night of the Comet" in all of my years podcast. I found evidence that I attempted an episode way back in 2012, but I must have not been happy with it. Well, some people have been talking abou...


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 January 19, 2024  25m
 
 

episode 311: Retroist Podcast Episode 311 (Pac-Man Revisited)


Back in 2009, I released a podcast about one of the greatest video games of all time, Pac-Man. Since releasing that I think I have learned a lot about podcasting, and Pac-Man, and I have wanted to redo it. So on this brand-new episode, I am heading b...


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 January 5, 2024  35m
 
 

episode 310: Retroist Podcast Episode 310 (Frosty the Snowman)


In this latest episode of The Retroist Podcast, we're journeying into the whimsical and wintry world of Frosty the Snowman. I start off with a personal tale – my own yet futile, attempts at constructing gargantuan snowmen. A predictable kid story, it...


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 December 22, 2023  33m
 
 

episode 309: Retroist Podcast Episode 309 (The Last Dragon)


Welcome to the newest episode of the Retroist Podcast. In today's episode, I talk all about the 1985 martial arts comedy, The Last Dragon. This movie is a fun mid-80s romp that performed well in theaters and became a staple of cable television for ye...


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 December 8, 2023  25m
 
 

episode 308: Retroist Podcast Episode 308 (Columbo)


Welcome to the newest episode of the Retroist Podcast. On today's show, I discuss the long-running detective drama series, Columbo. This episode was a long time coming and is one of my longer episodes. Columbo is a big deal. I begin the show talking ...


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 November 10, 2023  49m
 
 

episode 307: Retroist Podcast Episode 307 (Monsters TV Series)


Travel back to the late '80s when television was full of mysterious and eerie stories. Monsters, a horror anthology series, was a hidden treasure during that time. Imagine flipping through channels on a quiet October evening and stumbling upon this c...


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 October 27, 2023  24m