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Author: Duke and Chris

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A topic oriented discussion on 80s and 90s pop culture including toys, cartoons, video games and anything else that will tug on our nostalgia strings and wisp us back to our blissful childhood years. Hosted by Duke and Chris.
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Episode 49: We’re Back!

Episode 49: We’re Back!

2026-02-2302:25:16

After a small break Chris and Duke return for a classic episode full of retro gaming talk, Game hunting, what we’ve been watching and playing and a brand new segment: Random Thoughts, that generates a great conversation!  Also, always remember to stay for the post credit edit!  
In this Holiday episode Chris and Duke discuss Chris’ latest run of viral videos, holiday activities, Metroid Prime 4 disaster and much more!  Happy holidays, everyone!  
In this special “bite” sized episode, Chris and Duke chat about going to haunted hayrides/trails and discuss Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Robert Eggers Nosferatu. And more!  
In this special episode we talk about the untimely passing of a community legend. We had some technical difficulties at the start of the show but I patched together a unique and one of a kind episode that I think you’ll all enjoy. Thanks for listening. 
In this fun Summer episode, Duke discusses a horrific kidney stone episode, complete with an ambulance ride to the hospital, Chris and Duke discuss bullies and fighting in school, and a spoiler free Superman and Fantastic 4 discussion!  
In this exciting episode Chris and Duke discuss their summer convention experiences and pick ups!  Plus movies, games and more!  Super fun episode!  
In this fantastic episode, Chris and Duke discuss Andor Season 2, the controversy surrounding the Switch 2 release and some super fun Billy Mitchell discussion!  Don’t miss this jam packed episode. 
In this super fun episode, Chris and Duke chat about all the usual retro fodder as well as a stellar main topic on forgotten 80s cartoons!  Tune in to hear all about the bizarre Mr. T episode Chris watched that could have only have come out of the 80s.  
Chris and Duke discuss Genesis game collecting, LOTR books and movies, games we’ve been playing, The Super Bowl and more!  
Episode 40: Happy new year!

Episode 40: Happy new year!

2025-01-0503:13:44

Happy new year!  We are back with a super sized episode where we discuss our latest endeavors, pick ups, movies watched, games played - and we even get into a heated discussion at the close that you’ll not want to miss!  Enjoy
In this festive episode, Duke watches the Terrifier Movies (no spoilers) and tells whether it’s terrific, terrible, or too much!  That and so much more, including Castlevania games we’ve been playing, Nintendo talk and recent pickups. Thanks for listening!  
Movies, video games, vacations, pickups - there is little left undiscussed in this anniversary episode. Plus, we discuss one of our favorites franchises: Alien!  Including the latest film, Alien Romulus. *SPOILER ALERT* from 1:26 to 2:07 we discuss Alien Romulus with spoilers. You have been warned!  
In this jam packed episode Chris and Duke chat about Duke’s trip to Too Many Games as well as part 2 of his baseball game play through and rankings. They also discuss Mario Wonder, Dune Part 2, NES World Championships - and you’ll not want to miss their heated debate (again) about how to display video games!  All that and much more! (I said it was jam packed) 
In this episode Chris and Duke discuss the SoCal gaming expo, Duke does a deep dive into baseball games in his library, Chris gives his opinion on Star Wars: The Acolyte so far, and much more!  
Star Wars, Alien Franchise, NES, Retro Hunting - pretty much everything was discussed on this episode! Plus, we talk about games that are considered bad that we like. Sit back, relax and absorb the retro vibes of this super sized episode.  
In this jam packed episode, Chris and Duke discuss all kinds of fun topics including, the gaming industry, Dune 2, games we’ve been playing and all sorts of other nonsense. Strap in tight for this one!  
What an episode this is!  Chris and Duke have a great conversation about an amazing accomplishment in the retro gaming community and some controversy that came along with it. Also, Duke acquires an unbelievable item for his collection - a pickup of a lifetime. This and much more. 
In this festive episode Chris and Duke both watched Christmas movies they hadn’t seen before: Just Friends and Scrooged. That and much more!  
In this special, festive episode Chris and Duke break down the black sheep of the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween 3 Season of the Witch. It was a lot of fun talking about this interesting 80s horror movie.  Have a listen and happy Halloween!  
In this packed episode Chris and Duke talk all about sequels and reboots, the good and the bad, and discuss the current state of the entertainment industry - and a whole lot more!  
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