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Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #33-The Retro Resurgence Time Capsule: 1996Episode 33 comin' atcha!The guys begin the show picking out two predictions each for 2026. Then, it's on to Recurrent Events, where Ken discusses many video games from a wide variety of consoles and platforms that are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year, while Chad talks about one of the earliest iterations of a reality tv show getting a modern reboot - the 1980's talent show competition "Star Search" finding a home on Netflix.Then, we go back in time to the year 1996 in our first ever "Time Capsule" episode. The guys pick one item each to p...
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Retro ResurgenceWide World of Toys #3-The Hasbro WWF Toyline RetrospectiveEpisode 3 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he welcomes his co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Chad to the show! The guys will discuss and reminisce about the very popular and highly revered WWF Hasbro toyline of the early to mid-90s! Come fly off the top rope and dive into what should be a fun and pile driving good time of an episode! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now! Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network! WWF Hasbro action figures | Pro...
2026-01-1751 minRetro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #32-Retro Resurgence RUMBLE Featuring Mickey from TRNOur First Episode of 2026, and since it's ROYAL RUMBLE Month, let's do some RUMBLING ourselves. We bring in the Rumble Show format originator, The Retro Network Co-Founder Mickey to serve as special guest referee and call it right down the middle! Ken and Chad face off in various head to head matchups. Come check it out!Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast...
2026-01-161h 13Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence Special 2025 In Memoriam Tribute EpisodeKen and Chad are here to wrap up 2025 and give their thanks, look back at some predictions made earlier in the year, and remember six more pop culture icons and influencers who left us in 2025.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choiceCheck out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80...
2026-01-0137 min
Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #31-The 2025 Retro Resurgence Christmas GRAB BAG EpisodeIt's our CHRISTMAS Episode! Our 2nd Annual!For Recurrent Events - we discuss another JAWS piece of memorabilia before 2025 lets out, and a return of The Muppet Show in February.Then, its one of our favorite show formats - THE GRAB BAG! 2025 Christmas Edition.Come and listen as Ken and Chad take on several Christmas related topics that's sure to hit you right in those "Seasons Greetings" feels!Plus, another round of RR Jeopardy....Who Will Prevail?Links to the RR 2025 Christmas Playlist are found here : Spotify | Amazon Music
2025-12-241h 37Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #30-Top 5 Fast Food Happy Meal PromotionsHappy December Listeners! Episode 30 drops NOW!In our new retro news segment, Recurrent Events - a concept borrowed from our dearly departed retro bud Jason Gross - Current Events for Retro Minds, Ken discusses an upcoming 2026 Concert featuring 80's musicians Stan Bush and Vince DiCola, and Chad talks about a recently released HBO Documentary "The Shuffle", that highlights the behind-the-scenes making of the famous "Super Bowl Shuffle" rap music video recorded by the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl winning team.For our main topic, the guys discuss their Top 5 Fast Food Happy Meal Promotions of a...
2025-12-121h 22Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #28-Top Movies with One-Word TitlesNovember is here....and so are we here with Episode 28!The main topic this week is focused on great films of the past - with a caveat - we're narrowing down the scope to only look at movies with One-Word Titles (sorry Citizen Kane!) Ken and Chad discuss five of their favorite films, and also give another five films that can generally be found on people's all time favorites list.In Nostalgia Oasis News, Chad gives some information on the newly dedicated "Hulk Hogan Trail" in Clearwater, Florida, and Ken discusses an idea tossed around...
2025-11-071h 18Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #27-The HALLOWEEN Spooktacular Trick or Treat Grab Bag Episode!The Retro Resurgence Proudly Presents....the 2025 Halloween Spooktacular Trick or Treat Grab Bag Episode. As per the norm with our grab bag format, we've got several appropriately themed segments to hit you with this Spooky Season. Without further ado, here they are -Personal Mt. Rushmore of Ben Cooper Costumes -Retro Resurgence Jeopardy - 2025 Halloween Edition -3 Scary or Creepy Music Videos -1 Obscure or Underrated Horror Film -6 Scariest Athletes in Sports -2 Songs That You Need on Every Halloween Music PlaylistHere is the link to a great blog of Ben Co...
2025-10-241h 46Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #26-Those Sweet Retro Snacks of the PastHappy October Listeners! We're starting #SpookySZN off hitting you all in the feels, as we venture back in time and reminisce about 10 forgotten and discontinued snacks of yesteryear! It's an episode that'll leave you headed to stores looking for these items, but alas, you'll be sadly disappointed.In Nostalgia Oasis News, Ken hits us with all of the Halloween themed candy, snacks, and fast food of the fall season, and Chad discusses the recent on-demand release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com...
2025-10-101h 11Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #25-Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling's Most Comical Moments (feat. Kevin Hellions)New Look, New Logo, New Show Format, but the same retro nostalgic memories here as we start Year 2 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast! We're the Lean, Mean, Nostalgia Machine, as we've streamlined the show and trimmed the fat. We start off with a little listener feedback, and Ken and Chad share two pieces of news in a new segment we're calling "Nostalgia Oasis News".Then, for the main topic, Ken and Chad discuss the funniest, and often ridiculous comical moments in the world of Professional Wrestling. They come up with their Mount Rushmore of the 4 B...
2025-09-261h 09Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #24-The One Year Anniversary Show!One year ago, Ken and Chad embarked on their podcast journey with their debut episode talking about their favorite Nintendo Entertainment System games. Through 23 episodes, they've reminisced about the good ole days that has now brought them to their 1 Year Anniversary of the show's launch. Take a listen and celebrate with them as they reflect on the past year, and look forward to the rest of 2025.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com
2025-09-121h 01Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #22-Memorable Dance Scenes in 1970s-2020's Films, 1998's Armageddon X Hot Wheels Toys, the Launch of SNICK, and Actress Loni AndersonWe're Back from our Summer Break! Episode 22 delivered to your doorstep! We discuss what we've been doing the past few weeks, then get into our Main Topic.14:14 | Main Topic: Memorable Dance Scenes in 1970's thru 2020's MoviesChad's pick has the guys remembering their favorite dance scenes in movies from in the past 50 years. Some come right to mind, others may be a bit obscure. Will they match on any of their picks?Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:55:54 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective Retrospective - 1998 Armageddon X Hot W...
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Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence Special Tribute Episode - Theo, Ozzy, & The Immortal Hulk HoganIn this unscheduled Special Tribute Edition of the Retro Resurgence Podcast, Ken and Chad jump on the mics to discuss the recent passing of three Hollywood Pop Culture Icons: Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice
2025-07-2547 minRetro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #21-RR Rumble:Arnold vs. Sly, Karate Kommandos Throw Down, Bill Clinton Gets Saxy, and Beach Boy Legend Brian WilsonEpisode 21 of the Retro Resurgence Podcast is here, and what a hearty heaping of Americana we are piling onto your plate. First off, in our icebreaker, we discuss historic and patriotic moments in both sports and wrestling. For the main topic of the show, we are giving the listeners our first ever "Retro Resurgence Rumble" battle episode featuring two huge action movie stars of our generation - Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Sylvester Stallone. Listen to the guys make their arguments as they discuss the careers of these two iconic Hollywood leading men, and we have a few pals from the...
2025-07-112h 21Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #19-Athlete Cameos in TV Shows, Kenner's Police Academy Toys, 41 Years Since Michael Larson Pressed His Luck & Cheers to Actor George WendtEpisode 19 has arrived (after an eventful week of technical snafu's in trying to record). Ken's Icebreaker "Get to Know You" will make you hungry with lots of food-related pick-ems! 19:00 | Main Topic: Athlete Cameo's in TV ShowsChad's choice this week finds the guys giving a synopsis of various episodes of popular tv shows when famous athletes graced the small screen. Relive and remember these fun filled episodes and let us know some of your favorite times when a sports figure showed up on your favorite tv show. Also in the episode, we feature ou...
2025-06-131h 46Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #18-Retro Resurgence Theater Presents: UHF, Don't Be A Dummy(Crash Test Dummy That Is!), Tom Cruise In Love & The Hardcore ECW Legend SabuEpisode 18 comin at ya! In this week’s icebreaker "Get to Know You" the guys learn each other’s favorite sports teams and answer some other sports related questions. 28:58 | Main Topic: Retro Resurgence Theater Presents: UHF (1989)Another new show format we try our hand at, we give a complete retrospective review of Weird Al’s first foray into the big screen, with the cult classic UHF. Ken goes over the plot of the movie, we discuss some fun facts, and most importantly, we give our “Twinkie Weiner Sandwich” rating on how we liked the film. Also in...
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Retro ResurgenceNostalgia Oasis #2 -Mount Rushmore of Sports Television Theme SongsIt's Chad's turn to produce his first ever "Nostalgia Oasis" Solo episode. In this episode, he goes down the rabbit hole of the iconic sports television theme songs of all time, giving several Honorable Mentions, and then choosing his 4 Themes to go on his Mount Rushmore. Do you agree with his choices? As mentioned in the episode, the return of the NHL on ESPN theme song | LINKShoot us a message on social media, at any of our outlets.Nostalgia Oasis : Blog : theretroresurgence.com/nostalgia-oasisIG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX...
2025-05-2132 minRetro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #17-Being Bad is COOL, WWF Wrestling Buddies, The Plight of Sony's BetaMax & a Nod to Wink MartindaleEpisode 17 FINALLY hits your feed after a 3 week hiatus. Our Icebreaker "Get to Know You" features Ken throwing out 3 singers or bands in various music genres and the guys discuss who they prefer out of the 3 picks.20:42 | Main Topic: The COOLEST Bad Guys in Pop CultureChad's topic this week has the guys picking several popular villains of film, tv, sports, and cartoons and discussing their cool factor and what made these guys likeable, in some ways more than their counterparts.Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:04:34 | Ken’s...
2025-05-161h 42Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #16-Arcade Anarchy! Part 1, The T.H.I.N.G.S. We Did For Fun, The New Coke Anniversary & The Best Wingman Ever: Val KilmerEpisode 16 rolls right along. We begin with an Icebreaker "Get to Know You" where Ken and Chad discuss many of their favorite TV shows of all time.22:33 | Main Topic: Favorite Arcade Games : Part 1It's Ken's pick this week, and the guys throw it back to a golden time in the 80's and 90's when arcade games ruled. The guys discuss five of their favorite arcade games of the past, discuss a brief history of the game, and share their memories of playing.Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:03:46...
2025-04-251h 38Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #15-Retro Grab Bag Volume 1Episode 15 comin' at ya! It's a special sweetened and condensed version of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. We try out a new type of show that we're calling the "GRAB BAG". Ken and Chad bring two random retro and nostalgic topics to the table for a no-frills, straightforward discussion about each of their topics. Come and listen to see what the guys pull out of the bag!As mentioned in the show, check out The Mystery Frequency Podcast and give it a listen - HEREFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: i...
2025-04-111h 09
Rediscover The 80sMemory Jogger 60: Movie and Drive-In TheatersJoin Wyatt as he invited the Retro Resurgence team, Ken and Chad, on this edition of Rediscover the '80s, mystery Memory Jogger episode. We spin the randomizer and land on movie theaters and expand the conversation to include drive-in theaters. Visit our show notes to see photos of the theaters that we mention within the episode.
2025-04-0559 minRetro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #14-Ten Stars That Left Us Too Soon, An Earful about Nerfuls, Bruce Willis turns 70 (Yipee Ki-Yay!) & The Heavyweight Grillmaster - Big George ForemanWelcome Back. Episode 14 is here! In our Icebreaker segment, Ken discusses his recent trip to the Big Apple!13:47 | Main Topic: Ten Stars Who Died Too YoungKen and Chad discuss one superstar from the world of movies, television, music, sports, and one bonus pick that left the world too soon. We discuss the impacts of their respective careers and wonder "what could have been" with many of these choices.Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:11:03 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective Retrospective - Nerfuls | LINK | 1986 TV COMMERCIAL Something New & Re...
2025-03-281h 57Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #13-Great 1980's Movie Trilogies, Down on the Farm with Barnyard Commandos, 40 Years of "Iron" Mike & Academy Award Winner Gene HackmanHello Listeners, and come check out Episode 13 of the RR Pod. In our Icebreaker segment, since we're close to St. Patty's Day, we discuss our favorite "Green" things in Pop Culture, before getting to the meat and potatoes of the show.15:34 | Main Topic: Great 1980's Movie TrilogiesKen and Chad go back and forth discussing what they think the greatest 1980 Movie Trilogies are. Will they come up with the same ones? Listen and find out!Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:45:10 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective Retrospective - Barny...
2025-03-141h 22Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #12-The ABC's of Toys!, FOOD FIGHT(ers!), M*A*S*H Series Finale & Cartoon Creator Jerry EisenbergEpisode 12 of the RR Pod coming at you now! Ken starts the show by remembering the "Miracle on Ice" back in the 1980 Winter Olympics which was played 45 years ago in Lake Placid, NY.09:59 | Main Topic: The Great ABC Toy Company ShowOur First ABC Type Show made famous by Jason and Mickey of the TRN Time Machine Podcast, Ken and Chad alternate through the letters of the alphabet to discuss various toy companies, past or present, and discuss the toys, games, and other products the company produces (or in some cases, produced - past tense...
2025-02-282h 02Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #11-Great Moments in Super Bowl History, Street Fighter II/G.I. Joe Crossover(Yo!...Balrog??), 20 Years of YouTube & The Most Powerful Man in the Universe..John ErwinIt's February...which means we're in the month of LOVE! Ken and Chad have you covered with their icebreaker topic, which features a random selection of songs with the word LOVE in the title. For you Amazon Music subscribers, we've also curated the playlist for your listening pleasure (Click Here).Luke Combs "Lovin On You" Official Music Video | LINK20:15 | Main Topic: Top Five Super Bowl MomentsComing off of the Eagles victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, listen as Ken and Chad recall their personal Top Five Favorite Moments in Super Bowl History...
2025-02-141h 42Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #10-Funko Free For All, Kenner's The Empire Strikes Back, We Are The World & Mr. Baseball Bob UeckerEpisode 10 of the Retro Resurgence features two special guests, friends of the TRN Community Karen Flieger (@retrodolls77) and Chris Bailey (@beatles_toybox). The gang discuss all the major movies celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025, including Back to the Future, Jaws, The Goonies and others.12:37 | Main Topic: The Funko Pops We NeedChad's pick this week is all about "Funko Pops", including a brief history and intro of the relatively new toy company, followed by each person bringing a few Pops for a short "Show and Tell" segment, and then we get into a roundtable discussion about...
2025-01-312h 09Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #9-Rockin' Movie Soundtracks of the 90s, Remco Karate Kid Toys("Show me Wax On,Wax Off"), ELVIS & Sportscaster Legend Greg GumbelHappy 2025 folks! We hope you had the best Holiday season. The first episode of the new year rolls right along. The guys share a bit of how their Holiday season treated them, and Chad's Icebreaker has them making some random pop-culture predictions that they will have to circle back to later in the year to see if they came true.20:27 | Main Topic: Top 5 1990's Movie SoundtracksKen's choosing this week has the guys counting down from #5 to #1 of their favorite 1990's Movie Soundtracks. Each pick is discussed with a few of the top songs on...
2025-01-171h 38Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #8-A Retro Resurgence Christmas..Story..Carol..Vacation!Merry Christmas Listeners! It's our inaugural Christmas Episode. For Episode 8, Ken and Chad throw the usual format out the window. In this episode, the guys discuss many different Holiday related topics including Battles like "A Christmas Story" vs "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation", Christmas Eve vs Christmas Day. They also reflect on their best Christmas Gifts they ever got, and talk about past and current holiday traditions. They also list their must-watch Christmas movies that must be watched each season, Ken remembers the Rankin Bass special "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" as it turns 60 years old, the guys go head...
2024-12-241h 36Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #7-Emmet Otter Jug Band Jam Session, Starting Lineup All Stars, The Simpsons Success & The Love Doctor Chuck WooleryRR Listeners - Happy December! Episode 7 rolls right along. For our icebreaker, we're talking Christmas Songs - our favorites, and also the most annoying!17:02 | Main Topic: Emmet Otter's Jug Band ChristmasOne of Ken's favorite Christmas memories growing up - Ken gives his take and thoughts on this Jim Henson Christmas Special, and Chad chimes in with his thoughts as someone who just recently watched it for the first time.IMDB Link: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0075988/Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:36:32 | Ken’s To...
2024-12-131h 17Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #6-WWF PPV Pandemonium, Tiger Electronic Dreams, Turkey Day Football Frenzy & The Perfect 10 Bela KarolyiHappy Thanksgiving Listeners. Episode 6 is "stuffed" full of goodness - a wide sampling of various bits and pieces of nostalgia - I guess you can say it's just like a traditional Thanksgiving meal! The guys discuss their favorite scenes from a Thanksgiving classic flick - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. We end the icebreaker topic with a brief discussion of our favorite Turkey Day Side Dishes.Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/14:11 | Main Topic: Top 5 WWF PPVs of the 80's and 90'sFor...
2024-11-291h 55Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #5-Top 5 Cereals (Part of this Complete Breakfast), WWF Attitude Era Sweat, XBox Debut, & The Maestro Quincy JonesHappy November Listeners. Episode 5 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast rolls along. After a brief discussion of how Halloween 2024 went for Ken and Chad, the show gets going.04:48| The guys discuss Cartoon Campaign 2000 on the Cartoon Network channel, which was a special ad campaign to elect a cartoon president that ran from January to March of 2000 and make their picks on who they would choose to run the country. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cartoon+campaign+200016:54 | Main Topic: Top 5 Breakfast CerealsKen & Chad discuss their favorite cereals counting down fro...
2024-11-151h 17
Retro ResurgenceANNOUNCEMENT - Introducing Nostalgia Oasis, presented by the Retro Resurgence PodcastA Very Special Announcement from Ken and Chad - hosts of the Retro Resurgence Podcast!Website: theretroresurgence.com
2024-11-0103 minRetro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #4-Board Game Bonanza, Burger King Universal Monsters, Halloween 1978 & Special Guest: Wyatt BloomEpisode 4 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast is here. We celebrate another podcast first - Wyatt Bloom is our special guest for this episode. He's a friend in the niche Retro community that Ken and Chad are a part of.05:12| The guys discuss Favorite Monster Cereals to get into the Halloween Spirit. 10:25 | Main Topic: Favorite Board GamesKen, Chad, & Wyatt go 'round the table to discuss 3 childhood board games each- along with a few honorable mentions.Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:54:00 | Wyatt's RRR Interview (Retro R...
2024-10-251h 29Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #3-Spooky Retro Cinema, SNL, Super Naturals & Mt. MutomboEpisode 3 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast is here. A lengthy episode, but we hope you'll enjoy all the retro content.06:30 | Ken and Chad have recently watched the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and offer their thoughts on the 6 episode series. 13:38 | Main Topic: Favorite Horror Movies by DecadeKen and Chad discuss their picks, starting with the 1970's and going all the way through the 2010's.Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:00:29 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective1987 Tonka Super Naturals Commercialhttps://youtu.be/bYlvdyBVc_g
2024-10-111h 44Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #2-Gridiron Greats, Big Mac, The Batwing & James Earl JonesEpisode 2 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast rolls on, Ken and Chad jump into one piece of listener feedback.4:47 | Icebreaker - "Back to School" starring Rodney Dangerfield - Professor Terguson (https://youtu.be/k9DO26O6dIg?si=JFlMIMWdMpptct6W) - Oingo Boingo Party (https://youtu.be/VCZy-U0_1X8?si=YkTzxPrk_bY0Fe2p) - The Triple Lindy Scene (https://youtu.be/4VDry9fy8UE?si=tru5UBHNTMRggkM4)11:43 | Mount Rushmore of 80s/90s Football MoviesWe discuss our picks, som...
2024-09-271h 19Retro ResurgenceRetro Resurgence #1- Debut Episode! - Nintendo, Batman Cups, & Psycho SidFor the DEBUT EPISODE of The Retro Resurgence Podcast, Ken and Chad introduce themselves and briefly discuss the origins of the podcast before jumping into the show’s main topic10:30 - Top 5 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) GamesWe start with our honorable mentions, and then name our picks from #5 to #1.1:01:05 | Ken’s Toy Picks - MCFARLANE Batman Forever Glow-In-The-Dark Batmobile with Alfred- Arkham Asylum Glow-In-The-Dark Bane FUNKO Pop - HOT TOYS Kidpool1:07:09 | Ken’s eBay Purchases - 1...
2024-09-131h 25
Remember That Show?Remember That Show? Ep. 11: Learning The Ropes with Chad YoungWe're tagging in a special guest to the podcasts this time around, as Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ joins us to discuss the 1988 pro wrestling sitcom, Learning the Ropes starring Lyle Alzado. In addition to examining this bizarre television experiment, we also discuss our favorite wrestler cameos, celebrities who got in the ring and Will reveals the identity of a family member who was an NWA champion!
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2024-04-041h 07
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 4 Kickoff!Rental Return is back for Season 4! In this kickoff episode, Adam and Chad Young (Horror Movie BBQ) introduce the new season of interviews with former video rental store employees, explore a long closed video rental store through instagram, talk about favorite childhood VHS tapes and recent additions to their video collections. Plus, a very special farewell to dearly departed friend and producer of Rental Return, Jason Gross.Follow @TRNsocial on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more Rental Return visuals provided by our Video Heroes and other memories form the video store era.Support The Retro...
2024-01-2931 min
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 3 PreviewAdam, Chad, and Jason host a preview episode for Season 3 of the Rental Return podcast series. First, the hosts comment on the recent representation of rental stores on Netflix including Blockbuster and That 90s Show. Then the trio share recent VHS finds in thrift stores and on eBay. Then, get a sneak preview of what to expect for Season 3 of Rental Return.Follow @TRNsocial on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more Rental Return visuals provided by our Video Heroes and other memories form the video store era.Support The Retro Network and shows like Rental...
2023-02-2741 min
Hellions TalksChad PerkinsOn today's episode, Kevin sits down with Chad Perkins to discuss his new comic Blu Lullaby. "A Girl and her Monster Under the Bed work for a supernatural detective agency to solve the mystery of children going missing." Chad discusses discovering comics and his path from a fan to a creator. We talk about the concept of Blu Lullaby, the current series, and what is next for the characters. Find out more about Blu Lullaby and how to purchase a copy of the book at https://markosia.com/Follow Chad on Twitter. Join Chad and K...
2022-04-031h 19
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 2 RewindWith Season 2 of Rental Return in the books, Adam (@Hojukoolander), Chad (@HorrorMovieBBQ), and Jason (@RD80s) bookend the season by reflecting on what they learned through the experiences shared by the Video Heroes. They discuss some of the crazier stories, things they did not know about the video store business, and favorite moments overall. They also talk about some old newspaper stories that Jason dug up from the '80s about video rental stores, news about a video store closing recently in PA, and the trio's recent acquisitions in their collections. Erol's Video Club Newspaper Ads...
2022-03-041h 01
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreS2: Meet the HeroesSeason 2 of Rental Return - Tales From the Video Store has begun! We hope you enjoyed our preview episode featuring Adam, Chad, and Jason, but now it's time to give our Video Heroes the spotlight in Episode 1 of Rental Return.Episode 1 "Meet the Heroes" will be your introduction to the interviewees in Season 2 of Rental Return. Our "Video Heroes" include Mark DeWitt (@Mark_DeWitt), Brian B. (@InnerDemonsGR), Joe Corey (@YourCanadianGF), Matthew Corey (@rollerdogNC), Bob O’Rourke (@constrictionpix), William Lanham (@deadly_dinosaur), Colin Fitzpatrick, Alan Smith, W. Axel Foley aka Billy Foley, and Brandon Meyers. You will get to...
2021-11-1943 min
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 2 Preview EpisodeAdam, Chad, and Jason host a preview episode for Season 2 of the Rental Return podcast series. First, the host share three of their latest VHS finds. Next, they discuss the skyrocketing market for VHS tapes and the insane prices common tapes that are sealed or graded are fetching today. Then, Jason reads some newspaper stories from the '80s which give insight into the early rental market, how studios tried to secure revenue for tapes, and the effect of VCRs becoming a household item. Finally, you'll get a sneak peak of Video Heroes for Season 2.Tapes mentioned...
2021-11-021h 01
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 1 RewindWith Season 1 of Rental Return in the books, Adam (@Hojukoolander), Chad (@HorrorMovieBBQ), and Jason (@RD80s) bookend the season by reflecting on what they learned through the experiences shared by the Video Heroes. They all pick some of their favorite stories that were heard during the season and finally, how Rental Return has affected their VHS collecting experience.Follow @TRNsocial on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more from Rental Return visuals and VHS memories.If you are a former rental store employee and would like to be interviewed for an upcoming season, please contact Adam...
2021-04-2237 min
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreS1: Meet the HeroesThe first season of Rental Return - Tales From the Video Store has begun! We hope you enjoyed our preview episode featuring Adam, Chad, and Jason's memories of visiting video stores back in the day, but now it's time to give our Video Heroes the spotlight in Episode 1 of Rental Return.Episode 1 "Meet the Heroes" will be your introduction to the interviewees in Season 1 of Rental Return. Our "Video Heroes" include Amanda Stefaniuk, Chris Tanski, Christian McGalliard, Gary Keffer, JP Vriess, Preston Burt, and Zac Shipley. You will get to hear about their first experiences with renting...
2021-01-2928 min
Rental Return: Tales From the Video StoreSeason 1 Preview EpisodeAdam, Chad, and Jason host a preview episode for the Rental Return podcast series. You will get to hear the origins behind Rental Return plus a fun look back at the rental era through the hosts' personal experiences including favorite local stores, most-rented VHS tapes, and memories.Follow @TRNsocial on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more from Rental Return visuals and VHS memories.If you are a former rental store employee and would like to be interviewed for an upcoming season, please contact Adam @hojukoolander on Twitter.
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2021-01-1431 min
The House ShowHalloween Havoc 1993When an idea works, the best thing to do is use the idea again. That's right. It's time to Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal once more! Tonight's event aired October 24, 1993 from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana in front of 6000 fans. Confusion reigns in WCW. Big Van Vader is the champion, but WCW has another world title at this time. The Educator breaks down the behind the scenes history of the WCW International World title. Who is the franchise of WCW? Sting and Sid will battle it out for that honor. WCW's history of...
2020-10-292h 32
The House Show4.5 - The Run In: Mrs. Hellions is NXTUsually our listeners have the pleasure of waking up with your trios tag team champions. This Monday, wake up with the same person one of the hosts wakes up with. Today is a Hellions take over as the Masked Library Kevin Hellions is joined by his wife, Mrs Hellions, for the entire episode. Elise Hellions watched the October 21, 2020 episode of NXT as part of the House Show’s preparation for NXT Halloween Havoc. Your usual hosts have years of experience and try to stay up to date on the product. Elise’s thoughts and opinions on today...
2020-10-2626 min
The House ShowHalloween Havoc 1992It's time. Time for the most famous phrase in Halloween Havoc history. It's time to... Spin the Wheel. Make the Deal! That's right. Tonight's event happened October 25, 1992, from the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of 7,000 loud wrestling fans. What is the main event? Sting and Jake "the Snake" Roberts will face off in a match with an unknown stipulation. Sting must spin a wheel full of dangerous specialty matches and accept whichever one the wheel finally lands on. In another action it is a night of confusing title matches. There are...
2020-10-221h 49
The House Show3.5 - The Run In: Draft FalloutWow. That was more controversial than we anticipated. The House Show fantasy draft is over and the listeners have raised many complaints and concerns. We bring on super fan and internet wrestling community sensation Krone Meltzer to speak for the fans. Krone breaks down the hits and misses from a fan point of view. There is no holding back on today's episode. All three of your co-hosts get what's coming to them. And if you want something coming to you, we suggest some new threads. You can show your love for The House Show with a...
2020-10-1920 min
Box Office 30October 1990 + Marked For Death RecallBring on the schlock! In this episode of Box Office 30, Pete and Michael talk about recent streaming movies they've seen, take a look at the box office hits of October 1990, and confuse all of the Steven Seagal movies.
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2020-10-161h 05
The House Show2.5 - The Run In: The Draft Part 2We start the day like we start all good days - with breakfast Skittles! Some birthday party talk. We respond to the recent NXT Halloween Havoc announcement and make our own announcement. Then it’s time for part 2 of our Draft! We respond to our listeners’ comments on last week’s controversial pick. Finally we get into rounds 11-20 of our Draft. Check out the rosters for Team Hellions, Hard Knox University, and Treats Brand.The anger and frustration build throughout the picks. Strategy comes in...
2020-10-1255 min
The House ShowHalloween Havoc 1990It's time once again to break down all the winners and losers over today's 3 hour wrestling event. Except, this time, someone dropped the ball.Find out how Kevin messed up and lost an hour of the PPV. All three hours were seen live on October 27, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois at the UIC Pavilion for 8,000 fans. Four matches were deleted for the VHS release, and that is the version that the WWE Network airs. But the big matches for the World title, the U.S. title, and tag after tag after tag team match are here in their entirety.
2020-10-082h 06
The House Show1.5 - The Run In: The DraftIt's time to shake things up again!This Friday on Smackdown will begin the 2020 WWE Draft. Every talent from Raw or Smackdown is eligible to switch shows. This, in theory, inspires new matches, fresh starts, and new opportunities. And that usually works for one or two people that are moved around each year.When your trios tag team champions were younger we used to do mock drafts of wrestlers all the time. To get wrestling fans excited and to reminisce, we will be holding our own draft on the next two episodes of The Run...
2020-10-0547 min
The House Show27.5 - The Run In: IYH Wrap UpEmpty your Monday morning coffee mug, fill it with alcohol, and pour one out. For this is the official end of the In Your House series. Your trios tag team champions gather together to close up season one. We look back on the past 27 episodes of the In Your House series. We pick our personal favorites, bests, and worsts. Compared to the group collective picks there are some interesting differences. Come together with 1990's WWF one last time before we move on to Season 2 and start watching Halloween Havoc. Today's categories include:P...
2020-09-2836 minBox Office 30Postcards from the Edge Re-ViewSince Ghost is still #1 at the box office, we're checking out #2, Postcards from the Edge. Neither Pete or Michael has seen it before. What will they think? Will they accept their troubled relationship with this film, or need to go back to rehab? Tune in to find out!HalloweenCostumes.com Get 20% Off 1 Item thru Oct 31= https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=trn202020Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-09-251h 43
The House ShowSequelQuest Wrestling Extravaganza VerdictIn case you missed it, listen to SequelQuest EP 123 so you can hear the actual movie pitches of No Holds Barred from The House Show and Ready to Rumble by SequelQuest. Jason and Mickey (General Manager and Commissioner of The Retro Network respectively) were appointed to choose the winning pitch and in this special bonus podcast, we give our final verdict and award the TRN trios tag team championship belts.
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2020-09-2313 min
The House Show26.5 - The Run In: Masked MideonHere's hoping the listeners have a well balanced healthy breakfast to go with their Monday morning aural coffee. This episode of the Run In is about new challenges!First off, the Masked Library Kevin Hellions takes over hosting duties with a question for his co-hosts. Could he get into ring shape, and if so - which wrestler body type could he obtain? This conversation goes about as well as can be expected. Then, we take a look outside of our usual wrestling domain and look to the East. New Japan G1 Climax 30 has begun. Matty Treats...
2020-09-2124 min
The House Show25.5 - The Run In: Injury BugGrab your cream. Grab your sugar. Make a full pot or just a K-Cup. Your Monday morning audio coffee is here. If you bring the mug, we'll bring the bowl. We start out this week's episode with football talk that leads into a discussion on super bowl parties.Then the big question of the week. We discuss injuries that changed the course of wrestling. Stalled pushes. Silver lined opportunities. Story line changes and more. Some great examples are given and we would love for the listeners to suggest their own. While the shoulder is o...
2020-09-1426 minBox Office 30Bonus: The Prequel EpisodePete battles a headcold and a cross-state move to join Michael in this special prequel episode of Box Office 30. The guys talk about their history including how they met, how they got into film, and some all time favorite movies.FUN.com - Get 15% Off 1 Item thru Dec 31 here: https://www.fun.com/?CouponCode=trn202015
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2020-09-111h 26
The House Show23.5 - The Run In: All Out Iron MenSo much happened in current day wrestling this week. Too much for one man to keep track of. This Monday morning, Matty Treats is joined by The House Show's fourth Horseman - Krone Meltzer!AEW All Out took place on Saturday and there were some interesting moments for Matt and Krone to discuss. Best match, best workers, and of course - that spot. But wait there's more, this week's NXT featured a one hour four man Iron Man match for the vacant NXT title. All of that and more from your favorite wrestling podcast buddies.
2020-09-0742 minThe House ShowFully LoadedOhhhh baby! It's time once again for your favorite Trios Tag Team champions of the wrestling podcast world to reflect back on this week's installment in the In Your House series. This show took place July 26, 1998 in front of just shy of 10,000 fans at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. After the Undertaker had Stone Cold Steve Austin's back at Over the Edge, we are all asking if they are still on the same side. Tonight the Undertaker and Stone Cold are teammates against the tag team champions of Kane and Mankind. Where does the Undertaker's loyalties l...
2020-09-032h 06
The House Show22.5 - The Run In: Wrestling Video GamesYour Monday morning aural coffee is here. Start your week off with the House Show crew. This morning we answer a listener question and discuss wrestling video games. Create a wrestler. The best and worst wrestling games. Retro stories of all the time we spent playing these games. The state of current day WWE video games. Plus a tease for this Thursday's episode.The Retro Network’s own Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary) along with his two best friends “Sweet” Matty Treats (@MattyTreats) and Matt “the Educator of Excellence” are revisiting the WWF’s In Your House pay per view events...
2020-08-3123 minBox Office 30Ghost Re-ViewPete, Michael and Angie are back and ready to BELIEVE! We're rewatching and Re-Viewing the August 1990 crowd pleaser, Ghost. People loved watching this movie all the way to the top of the 1990 box office charts, and to that, we say ditto!Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-08-282h 02Box Office 30August 1990 + Ghost RecallIn the this episode of Box Office 30, Pete and Michael are joined by a special guest to talk about movies we didn't get to see until recently due to COVID, drive in movie theaters, and take a look at the box office hits of August 1990. We also try to Recall the biggest hit film of 1990, Ghost.Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-08-281h 29The House ShowOver The EdgeThe In Your House series may be nearing it's conclusion but your Trios Tag Team champions are not done with this trip down wrestling memory lane. The 1998 Over the Edge event is mostly forgotten and we are here to rectify that. Your hosts, along with just shy of 10,000 fans are watching the May 31, 1998 event live from the Wisconsin Center Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Austin era is here. Mr McMahon is becoming the biggest heel in wrestling. The Attitude Era continues to rise in popularity and controversy. Those in charge want a champion to be proud of i...
2020-08-272h 29
The House Show21.5 - The Run In: Week in ReviewWhy is so much happening in wrestling at the same time? It's almost too much for your trios champions. But we break down the biggest events of the week and give some opinions. First we start with updates on our retro wrestling hunts. What did the guys find this week and how are our parents involved? Then we discuss the Thunderdome, NXT TakeOver, AEW, Brodie Lee, Eddie Kingston, Damian Priest, Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, and so much more. The Retro Network’s own Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary) along with his two best friends “Sweet” Matty Treats...
2020-08-2434 minThe House ShowUnforgiven: In Your HouseTonight is a night of firsts. The first Unforgiven event. The first Inferno match. The first evening gown match. All of these first took place April 26, 1998 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina in front of over 21,000 fans. This is a hot show for more than one reason. WrestleMania was the previous show and the era of Austin has begun. It's a new era for the rest of WWF as well. Alliances have changed. Characters have altered. The entire company is following Stone Cold's example and not looking back. The Nation of Domination has mutinied their l...
2020-08-201h 48
The House Show20.5 The Run In: The Mangler ArrivesIt's another Monday morning and what better way to start the week than with the House Show crew? We are joined today by one of our longtime friends, The Mangler. The four of us reminisce over fantasy booking wrestlers while sitting on the porch. We then look back to six years ago when the WWE Network launched and the first things we watched on the new platform. All four of us remember our favorite wrestling collectibles we used to own that we wish we had back. All of this plus the usual banter you've come to expect from the...
2020-08-1720 minBox Office 30Die Hard 2 Re-ViewNow breaking out into it's own episode, the Re-View segment features the 1990 summer hit sequel, Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Join us as Michael and Pete talk all things Die Hard, one of Michael's all-time favorite film series!Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-08-141h 37Box Office 30July 1990 + Die Hard 2 RecallIn the second episode of Box Office 30, Pete and Michael talk about COVID-19's effect on the 2020 Box Office, take a look at the box office hits of July 1990, and strive to recall Die Hard 2 and the Die Hard series.Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-08-141h 23The House ShowNo Way Out Of Texas: In Your HouseThe House Show 20 - WWF No Way Out of Texas: In Your HouseThe Mad Libs of pay per views! Throw people together. Throw matches together. Give me two nouns. This is an odd yet interesting show taking place right in between the Royal Rumble and next month's WrestleMania at which Stone Cold Steve Austin won his first WWF World title. This event took place February 15, 1998 at the Compaq Center in Houston, Texas in front of over 16,000 fans. Stone Cold is the biggest thing in wrestling, followed closely by D-Generation X, and y...
2020-08-132h 05
The House Show19.5 The Run In: Declan's Bday Party UndergroundThis episode comes out on Kevin's son's 7th birthday. Happy birthday Declan! To celebrate, your trios champions have brought in Krone Meltzer for this episode of the Run In. We discuss three of the craziest stories from the last week in wrestling: Raw Underground, the Rock buys the XFL, and what did Marty Jannetty say on Facebook? A listener question is answered. Plus, a challenge is accepted! The Retro Network’s own Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary) along with his two best friends “Sweet” Matty Treats (@MattyTreats) and Matt “the Educator of Excellence” are revisiting the WWF’s In You...
2020-08-1026 minThe House ShowD-Generation X: In Your HouseAre you ready? It's a time of rebellion and immaturity in the WWF. Language, sexuality, and violence rule the day. There's some wrestling too. In the two months since the last In Your House PPV, Bret Hart has left the WWF, Shawn Michaels has officially formed DX, the New Age Outlaws are ruling the tag team division, and Steve Austin can wrestle again. There's so many changes in two months it feels like two years.This event took place on December 7, 1997 at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts in front of over 6,000 fans. Sgt. Slaughter...
2020-08-062h 15
The House Show18.5 The Run In: Women Run The WorldThe work week begins and we are all half way in between new episodes of The House Show. A perfect time for a quick Run In. All three hosts are in the studio this morning for some quick yet detailed talk about modern day wrestling.Kevin comes back from his surprising exit on Thursday's show. We catch each other up on our weekends and then get right into the main talk. Our first listener question comes in! "Is Alexa Bliss the greatest female wrestler of all time, or the greatest wrestler of all time?" This conversation becomes...
2020-08-0319 minThe House ShowBadd Blood: In Your House"Now we got bad blood!"Welcome to the Taylor Swift show! This is one of the most memorable shows in the In Your House series for many reasons, and we will talk about all of them on today's show. It's a night of firsts, including our first contest! That's right, we announce the details of our first giveaway contest on today's show! Follow us across the social media accounts, every follow gives you one entry into the contest. All of the social media links are below.After last month's brawl, the Undertaker and...
2020-07-302h 07Box Office 30June 1990 + Total Recall Re-ViewIn our first giant size episode of Box Office 30, Pete and Michael talk a bit about the podcast, take a look at the box office hits of June 1990, and break down Arnold Schwarzenegger's massive sci-fi hit, Total Recall.Follow @BoxOffice30 on Twitter and Facebook and @BoxOfficeThirty on Instagram!
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2020-07-272h 00Box Office 30Box Office 30 Movie TrailerCheck out our 90's movie trailer inspired promo for Box Office 30! Featuring the voice talent of Michael Kussmann - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZwKcytV_2AwoD3_rToJPg
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2020-07-2701 min
The House Show17.5 The Run In: TikTok TakerThe House Show 17.5 - The Run In: TikTok Taker.Wait a minute! Someone is running to the ring! Who is this interfering in the planned match? Does he even work here?!Welcome to the debut episode of The Run In. This is our new half way in between regular episodes discussion of wrestling that doesn't fit within the normal show talk. We look forward to answering listener questions, discussing current day wrestling, or shocking news as we do on this debut.Recently on The House Show we had a...
2020-07-2715 minThe House ShowGround Zero: In Your HouseEveryone go to the bathroom before starting the podcast, because we're not stopping until we discuss all three hours of this pay per view. That's right, for the first time in the In Your House series this show is an hour longer and this new time frame continues for the rest of the shows. Ground Zero is also the first show to put the event name in front of the In Your House tag. This took place September 7, 1997 at the Louisville Gardens In Louisville, KY for... under 5,000 fans. That's not a good pay per view crowd during t...
2020-07-232h 04The House ShowIn Your House: Canadian StampedeArguably the hottest crowd in WWF history. Reactions so loud they literally, not figuratively, shake the building. At the height of WWF's Hart Foundation vs the United States feud this event is held north of the border. Taking place July 6, 1997 from the Canadian Airlines Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in front of over 12,000 of the most passionate fans you'll ever hear.Bret Hart returned to the WWF and found a changed landscape. Fans were behind a foul mouthed rebel by the name of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Bret blamed the disrespectful bloodthirsty culture of America. In one...
2020-07-161h 44The House ShowIn Your House: ‘Revenge of the Taker’ - 15 - ‘A Cold Day in Hell’These two shows flow together so well that we finished talking about In Your House 14 and continued into the 15th installment. We didn't want to tell you all about the set up that takes place on 'Revenge of the Taker' and make our listeners wait a week for the pay off at 'A Cold Day in Hell.' Plus, take a look at these two events on the WWE Network. The graphics are exactly the same, only the dates have changed.Revenge of the 'Taker takes place on April 20, 1997 at the Rochester Community War Memorial in Rochester, N...
2020-07-091h 58The House ShowIn Your House: Final FourWWF In Your House: Final Four took place February 16, 1997 at the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee in front of just over 6,000 fans who were guaranteed to see a new WWF champion crowned.This is a crazy set up so buckle up. The Royal Rumble saw a controversial finish. Steve Austin was eliminated but the referees didn't see it. He came back in and eliminated Vader, the Undertaker, and Bret Hart thus winning the Rumble. The plan all along was to have these four men face off again at In Your House: Final Four to decide a definitive...
2020-07-021h 48The House ShowIn Your House: It’s TimeWWF In Your House: It’s Time took place December 15, 1996 at the West Palm Beach Auditorium in West Palm Beach, Florida in front of nearly 6,000 fans. Best of all it was presented by Milton Bradley's Karate Fighters!This is an extra special episode today. This is the bedroom episode! Due to some internet connection issues both the Educator and the Masked Library have moved their electronics into the place where the magic happens. The podcasting magic. Magic like fantasy booking two wrestlers switching characters. How tall is seven feet tall? Breaking down the work of Glenn Jacobs wi...
2020-06-251h 31The House ShowIn Your House: Buried AliveBuried Alive was held at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 20th in front of nearly 10,000 fans.As the name implies the main event of this match will see either the Undertaker or Mankind buried alive inside of an open gravesite within the arena. A match which will see the debut of one of the "greatest" Superstars of all time.The show opens hot with the reason you're all here, headset issues! Heel Jim Ross has issues at the announce table and it affects the entire show. Which is a shame, because...
2020-06-181h 36
The House ShowBonus Episode - NXT TakeOver: In Your HouseThe third brand under the WWE umbrella, NXT, held a live special event on the WWE Network this past Sunday, June 7th. Six matches including three title matches took place at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida with zero fans attending.That's right, a lot has changed in the 25 years since our usual WWF In Your House discussions. A lot has changed in the past 25 weeks. During Coronavirus times fans are not allowed in the building. We discuss how this affects the matches and the wrestlers.Your hosts the Masked Library, Sweet Matty Treats...
2020-06-111h 41
The House ShowBonus Episode - Battle Royal at the Albert HallHow did we decide to review this event outside of our usual series? This was a request from listener Nick Opalewski! None of us had ever watched this event before and were looking forward to seeing something old but brand new to us.This event took place October 3, 1991 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in front of 5,000 fans. This is a few years before WWF In Your House began so there is plenty of talent seen here that we have not had the occasion to discuss. The Battle Royal was just added to the WWE...
2020-06-081h 52The House ShowIn Your House: Mind GamesWCW Monday Nitro has taken the lead. The kids who worshiped Hulk Hogan are now teenagers and young adults wanting something more edgy. WWF isn't yet fully committed to taking the product in a new direction. An upstart more mature company is getting noticed and fans are treating them as an equal alternative to WWF. All of this comes to a head September 22, 1996 from the CoreStates Center in the home of Extreme - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!15,000 of the hardest to please wrestling fans on earth showed up for the tenth installment in the In Your House series. Kevin...
2020-06-041h 48The House ShowIn Your House: International IncidentThe ninth installment of In Your House titled "International Incident" took place July 21, 1996 from the General Motors Place in front of over 14,000 fans. These Canadian fans are excited for another pay per view in their homeland and your Trios hosts are just as excited too!We discuss what may have really happened to the Ultimate Warrior and to Jake "the Snake" Roberts. Rodeo Sunny makes an appearance. We debate if Canadian wrestling rings are different than American ones.This episode was taped on Kevin's birthday and became the birthday celebration/roast of the Masked Library...
2020-05-282h 01The House ShowIn Your House: Beware of DogOn May 26, 1996 WWF was presenting the eighth In Your House event. There was a powerful thunderstorm in the area but WWF always brings back up generators for their production trucks. Unfortunately the arena had no backup. Shortly after the first match airs, the feed goes out. WWF had to scramble. A plan for fans in attendance, a plan for those watching at home, and a plan for the wrestlers in the ring. The power returned and the pay per view was back on the air in time for the main event.To make up for this act...
2020-05-211h 43The House ShowIn Your House: Good Friends, Better EnemiesWWF In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies took place April 28, 1996 from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska in front of over nine thousand fans.This is the oddest pay per view we've covered so far. Nothing makes sense and the main event is shocking. This show marks the last time Razor Ramon and Diesel appear in the WWF. Both men would soon debut on WCW Monday Nitro as Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, changing the wrestling industry as the new World order.WWF is buying time on this show and even your favorite...
2020-05-141h 56The House ShowIn Your House: Rage in the CageYour Trios Tag Team champions continue ignoring the doorbell as we break down WWF In Your House. This sixth iteration comes from Louisville, Kentucky. Taking place on February 18, 1996 in front of 5,500 live fans and 150,000 pay per view buys.Remember: Viewer discretion is advised.We have many questions while watching this event. Does a Crybaby match do anything to help the loser's career? What is the featured item of the week? Who the hell put Shawn Michaels on top of a house?Shawn Michaels is still recovering from not only the attack in Syracuse...
2020-05-071h 34The House ShowIn Your House: Seasons BeatingsWWF In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings took place December 17, 1995 from the Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Brothers in law battle as Bret Hart takes on the British Bulldog. Kevin goes off on two rants. Our feuds with wrestlers from 25 years ago continues. We debate when Hunter Hearst Helmsley's punishment began. Also, your Trios Tag Team champions are joined by a special guest to discuss the main event. The one and only Krone Meltzer is back to discuss Bret "Hitman" Hart's work. Plus the always popular merchandise segment.Tonight's matches include:Marty Jannetty and Razor...
2020-04-301h 55The House ShowIn Your House: Great White NorthSpring is here but it's cold in your house! That's because on this week's episode we're heading to Canada. The fourth edition of the WWF pay per view series, In Your House, originating on October 22, 1995, at the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Over 10,000 fans were in attendance and this is a hot Canadian crowd which adds to the atmosphere of the show.Weeks prior to this event, WWF Intercontinental champion was attacked in Syracuse, NY. Right down the road from where The House Show crew lived. We go through our memories of the event and try...
2020-04-231h 26
The Retro Network PresentsTRN Talks Weird VHS TapesTRN Talk returns with another round of VHS Collecting!. Adam, host of Wizards and SequelQuest podcasts (@hojukoolander) and Chad of Horror Movie BBQ (@horrormoviebbq) along with TRN Podcast host Jason (@RD80s) dive into those weird and obscure tapes that they've held onto or found while thrift store shopping. First, we hear Chad's story of appearing in the recent Wizard Blu-ray release and also follow up on our collecting experience since the first TRN Talk podcast. Then, we go into detail on some of the weirdest tapes we have!Visit The Retro Network podcast page for every...
2020-04-201h 38The House ShowIn Your House: The Triple HeaderFor the first time ever, all three WWF titles will be on the line in the same match! It's the WWF world heavyweight champion Diesel teaming up with the Intercontinental champion Shawn Michaels as they challenge the WWF tag team champions Yokozuna and Owen Hart.With four men in the main event, we needed four men to discuss the events of the evening. "The Masked Library" Kevin Decent, "Sweet" Matty Treats, and the Educator of Excellence are joined by longtime friend and living internet wrestling legend, Krone Meltzer.In 2006, a young wrestling fan got into...
2020-04-161h 40The House ShowIn Your House: The LumberjacksThis one is full of controversy and stories. Did Jeff Jarrett actually sing "With My Baby Tonight" live this evening? What happened to Jeff Jarrett and the Roadie after this event went off the air? We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of then WWF champion Diesel against Sid in the main event of the evening. Surrounded by good guy and bad guy WWF Superstars. It's a good old fashioned Lumberjack match! What does the Educator have against Jerry Lawler? Who is the prettiest wrestler on the show? We also begin to rank the In Your House events and pick...
2020-04-091h 22The House ShowIn Your House 1In this debut episode, hosts Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary), "Sweet" Matty Treats (@MattyTreats), and "the Educator of Excellence" discuss the very first In Your House pay per view live from Syracuse, NY. Two of your hosts were in attendance and discuss what happened off camera. We give our comments on every match on the show and what these wrestlers and moments mean 25 years later. The main event is WWF champion Diesel vs. Sid. The card is packed with great young talent like Jeff Jarrett, Razor Ramon, the Roadie and many more. This is a rebuilding time for WWF, post Hulk...
2020-04-021h 11
The Retro Network PresentsTRN Talks Toy Fair 2020The Retro Network's talk show podcast returns with Jason (@RD80s), Stacey (@Geeky_Vixen), and Chad (@HorrorMovieBBQ) reacting to all the retro-minded products from Toy Fair 2020!Visit The Retro Network podcast page for every show on the network.
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2020-02-2742 min
The Retro Network PresentsTRN Talks VHS Collecting and Home Video MemoriesThe first episode of TRN Talk is all about VHS collecting and home video memories. SequelQuest and Wizards host Adam (@hojukoolander) and Chad from Horror Movie BBQ (@horrormoviebbq) are the initiators of the subject, both extensively familiar with collecting VHS tapes in the modern day. Jason (@RD80s) hosts and also joins in the conversation as VHS fan. All three dive into memories of early home video options, rental store experiences, and home libraries.Visit The Retro Network podcast page for every show on the network.
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2019-09-171h 22