The Retroist
The Retroist Podcast takes a nostalgic look back at the last 30 years of retro themed pop culture. Get your regular fix of retro with interviews, reviews and fun filled information. If you retro pop culture and the 1980s you are in for a real ...
The Retroist Podcast takes a nostalgic look back at the last 30 years of retro themed pop culture. Get your regular fix of retro with interviews, reviews and fun filled information. If you retro pop culture and the 1980s you are in for a real treat.
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 032 – Magnum P.I.
Today’s show about that quintessential 1980s detective show, Magnum P.I. ...
Today’s show about that quintessential 1980s detective show, Magnum P.I. We talk about the shows creation, the actors and characters, and the future of the Magnum character. This being metagirl’s favorite TV show, she contributed not one,
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 031 – The Retroist Halloween Special
I feel so clever, the Halloween show is episode number ...
I feel so clever, the Halloween show is episode number 31. How cool is that? Oh well. Today’s show is a little different. Instead of the normal retro pop culture subject discussion, I have asked various contributors to share with me Halloween memories ...
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 030 – Retroist Halloween Podcast
Welcome to the Retroist Halloween Podcast, by “Halloween”, I am ...
Welcome to the Retroist Halloween Podcast, by “Halloween”, I am of course referring to the John Carpenter classic, “Halloween”. We talk about the conception, creation and reception of this horror classic. We discuss the actors involved,
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 029 – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
On this week’s show we talk about the Halloween TV ...
On this week’s show we talk about the Halloween TV classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” We talk about the creator of the Peanuts, Charles Schultz. We explore the origin of animated peanuts and trace the trajectory of the special,
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 028 – A Nightmare on Elm Street
On this week’s show we talk about the amazing 80s ...
On this week’s show we talk about the amazing 80s horror film, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” We talk about the movie’s creator, Wes Craven and how he came up with the idea for Freddy and the Nightmare concept. We talk about the production, the stars,
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 027 – Night Gallery
On this week’s show we talk about the Twilight Zone’s ...
On this week’s show we talk about the Twilight Zone’s oft overlooked younger brother, Night Gallery. We talk about the shows creator, Rod Serling, the controversies around the show’s production and syndication,
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 026 – Monopoly
On today’s show I talk about the board game classic, ...
On today’s show I talk about the board game classic, Monopoly. I start off talking about one my more memorable nights of Monopoly play. Then I talk about its convoluted development process, its expansions, spin-offs, variants and much much more.
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 025 – Space Invaders
On this week’s show I talk about the late 70s ...
On this week’s show I talk about the late 70s Arcade Classic “Space Invaders”. I start off talking about he first time I saw a Space Invaders arcade machine at the Jersey Shore. Then I talk about the company that built it, Taito.
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 024 – V
On this week’s show I start off by talking about ...
On this week’s show I start off by talking about how my Grandmother instilled in me a love for TV mini-series, then I move onto the subject of the podcast, “V”. I talk about how the series was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences...
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 023 – Donkey Kong
Well we finally did it, a podcast on the video ...
Well we finally did it, a podcast on the video game classic, Donkey Kong. On today’s show I start off talking about how while I was playing Donkey Kong, someone lit me on fire. Then I talk about how the game was conceived, its massive success,
