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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On this new episode of the Retroist Podcast, I talk all about this classic Seventies TV show, The Six Million Dollar Man. An amazing superhero show that was way ahead of its time. It was so successful that it spawned a 2nd series and lingered in movi...
episode 278: Retroist Podcast Episode 278 (Real Genius)
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episode 277: Retroist Podcast Episode 277 (Willow)
Willow is a charming fantasy film from 1988 that often gets overlooked. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I look at the conception, production, and reception of this wonderful movie.
episode 276: Retroist Podcast Episode 276 (The Bard’s Tale)
Grab your lute, call up your fellow adventurers, and join me as I take a look back at the highly influential, and very replayable, video game computer classic, The Bard's Tale.
episode 275: Retroist Podcast Episode 275 (Krull)
Today's show is all about the 1983 cult classic film, Krull. This memorable film has a great cast, wonderful score and one of the coolest throwing weapons to ever appear on-screen.
episode 274: Retroist Shrinky Dinks Podcast
In 1973, the magical shrinking craft toys, Shrinky Dinks, first appeared. They would quickly take the country by storm and while their popularity peaked in the 1980s, they are still well-known today. Learn all about them on this episode of the Retro...
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On an all new Retroist Podcast Special, supporters of the show share some of their own memories of things I discussed this season.
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The Love Boat is a classic show filled with a talented cast and an amazing array of guest stars. On this episode of the podcast, I board the Pacific Princess to discuss the series.
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