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The Retro Lounge is your backstage pass to a throwback party where three best friends relive bad childhood decisions, and dive into the biggest moments from decades past. Expect anything from Saturday morning cartoons and mixtapes, to video stores and schoolyard trends. We'll dive into the pop culture that shaped a generation — all with a dose of nostalgia, and plenty of trash talk.
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In this episode we have special guest Jesse Beisner of Nomadic Narwal. Jesse helped me write, record and produce the new intro. Jesse joins us for our first ever music episode where we take a break from all things horror to discuss Prince and his achievements.
The fellas discuss Heavens gate in detail and try to figure out how people fall for such stupid shit.
We sit down with the one and only Deborah Voorhees to discuss her inspiration for her upcoming film 13 Fanboy. And of course the classic Friday the 13th 5 where she played Tina.
In this episode the fellas attempt to discuss their favorite horror comedies... I said attempt.. Special guests Rick Plummer a 40 year haunt vet and everyone's favorite redneck encyclopedia Kent Chungus from True Crime Kent share their opinions and fuckery ensues..
**WARNING** CONTAINS SENSITIVE MATERIAL ABOUT DEMON POSSESSION. This weeks episode includes special guest Dexter Baker, master of Biblical studies and ordained in ministry. We dive into the real life story of Anneliese Michel (Emily Rose) an analyze her case from both medical and spiritual aspects.
Is HH Holmes really a serial killer? Did Jack the Ripper hide in plain site? We dive into these topics on episode 6 of Great American Creepshow. So tune in and enjoy the show!!
The fellas discuss the history of Amityville, starting with the DeFeo murders and later Amityville pop culture. We also share ghost stories and once again Scott the Sceptic refuses to believe.
What will be the last action movie standing?
You know the drill, 32 action movies broken down over the next 3 episodes. Who will win?
In this episode, we ask the important question: how did one state give us both literal flight and some of the internet’s weirdest headlines? We’re talking about overachievers like Thomas Edison and the sky-conquering brothers Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright — because apparently Ohio looked at gravity and said, “Hold My Beer.” But don’t worry — we’re also diving into the chaos. The bizarre news stories. The questionable inventions. The memes that made “Only in Ohio” a whole genre. It’s ...
In this episode, we dive into the biggest mysteries that still haunt pop culture. From shocking celebrity disappearances to dancing conspiracies, we unpack the stories that refuse to fade away. Are they urban legends, carefully crafted publicity stunts, or genuinely unsolved puzzles? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the strange, surprising, and sometimes unsettling mysteries hiding in plain sight.
This episode is a full-on nostalgia trip as we break down the greatest movie scenes that defined Gen X. From iconic one-liners to moments we rewound until the tape wore thin, we revisit the scenes that shaped our taste, our humor, and our love of movies—then debate why they still hit just as hard today. 🎬
In this episode, we revisit the most heartbreaking fictional deaths from TV and movies—the moments that shocked us, wrecked us emotionally, and stuck with us long after the credits rolled. From sudden losses to perfectly built goodbyes, we break down why these scenes hit so hard and how they changed the stories (and us) forever. Spoilers ahead, tissues recommended.
In this episode, we take a loving-but-brutal look at legendary bands that might need to unplug for good. From endless farewell tours to performances held together by nostalgia and back braces, we debate when rocking on turns into hanging on.
We’re ringing in the new year by looking back at our favorite episodes of 2025, sharing the moments that made us laugh, think, and hit replay. Then we turn our attention to New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world—some meaningful, some hilarious, and some downright unbelievable.
Remember Christmas before online shopping and streaming playlists? In this episode, we revisit the 12 Pains of Christmas as experienced by kids growing up in the ’80s and ’90s—from tangled lights and mall Santas to toy envy, scratchy sweaters, and family chaos. It’s a nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt look at the holiday struggles that somehow made Christmas magical anyway.
In this episode, we take a hard look at Die Hard and strip away the nostalgia to examine its writing choices. From convenient coincidences and thin character logic to plot armor and questionable motivations, we break down where the script cuts corners—and why those flaws often get a free pass. Whether you see Die Hard as a flawless action classic or a deeply messy screenplay held together by charisma and explosions, this episode asks one question: does it actually hold up on the page?
We've finally made it to the final four. Come with us as we crown the greatest show from the 80s or 90s.
The fellas narrow the bracket from 16 to the top 4 80s and 90s T.V. shows.
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