Retro Resurgence

In this first episode of the all new, refreshed and rebooted Wide World of Toys Podcast, host Ken talks about his decision to re-launch the podcast, and an outline of what the show will contain.  Then, Ken gets into the main topic of the show, in which he gives a retrospective of The Dark Knight Collection from Kenner in 1990 and 1991.  Then, rounds out the show with something new in the world of toys today that he's liking...Blokees!  But which franchise??  Listen to find out!  Thanks for coming along for the ride, as we discover and reminisce about all the great things The Wide World of Toys has to offer!Shop Classic, Movie Figures & Collectibles – BlokeesNew Blokees DC Defender Revealed! | DCCollectorsDark Knight Collection (Kenner) ChecklistFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

Episode 29 is here. And we're looking for all of the AL-coholics out there....Weird Al Fans that is!!We're joined once again by another special guest - this time the "Mile High Samurai" himself Gary (@PitfallGary), host of our newest favorite nostalgia podcast, Gen X Archives, as he serves as the important swing vote in determining the winner between several great head to head matchups as we begin our quest to find the GREATEST WEIRD AL PARODY SONG OF ALL TIME. It's the first of a four-part series of episodes as we start with 16 Weird Al songs in the first bracket, the "Twinkie Weiner Sandwich Division".Stay tuned for future episodes releasing in 2026 as we make our way through all 64 songs to find out the eventual winner.It's WEIRD AL MADNESS here at the Retro Resurgence!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's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

November 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 called Retro Escapes, a theme park that features five decade-themed lands spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s.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's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

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 Cooper Costume Box Art - vacface.comAnd OldSchoolTim's Blog Article on The Retro Network with his favorite Ben Cooper CostumesHere are links to Ken and Chad's picks from the segments just mentioned.  - Land of Confusion by Genesis  - Wrong by Depeche Mode  - Closer by Nine Inch Nails  - Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell  - Torture by The Jacksons  - Self Control by Laura Branigan  - Monster Mash by Bobby Pickett  - Haunted House of Rock by Whodini  - He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) by Alice CooperFollow 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's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

Happy 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/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's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

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 Best Moments, and - flying off the top rope - Mr. Kevin Hellions (@HellionsTeam) makes a run-in just before the bell rings to give us his Mt. Rushmore picks as well.It's a jammed packed, body slammin, high-flyin episode you don't want to miss! Come and join us as we begin Year 2 of the Pod!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's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!Here are YouTube Links to each of the moments we discussed in the Podcast (in no particular order)Stone Cold/Booker T Grocery Store Stone Cold Beer TruckThe Rock and Mick Foley "This is your Life"Titus O'NealRic Flair cuts promo on Eric BischoffDX Parody of the Nation of DominationVince McMahon in the Hospital with Mankind and Stone ColdRic Flair/Jay Lethal Whoo OffShawn Michaels Oversells for Hulk Hogan - Summerslam 2005The Rock Concert - SacramentoThe Rock and Vickie GuererroThe Rock / John Cena History Lesson in BostonThe Debut of the ShockmasterKurt Angle and the Milk TruckBooker T - Hulk Hogan, We Comin for YouKane and Pete RoseKane Imitates The Rock and HoganStone Cold and Kurt Angle Wearing Cowboy Hats

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.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

Episode 23 of the #RRPod is here, and we've brought in friend of the show Jym, host of "The Busy Signal Podcast", with us to take a listening journey down memory lane as we each bring 6 Familiar but Nostalgic sounds of yesteryear to the conversation this time. Listen as the guys reflect back on each sound clip and find out if the guys match on any of their picks.Before we dive into the conversation, we give Jym the traditional "RRR" Questionnaire- The Retro Resurgence Resume. Listen to Jym's answers, then relax and turn up your volume for the Sweet Nostalgic Sounds of the Past!The Busy Signal Cast on Instagram | LINKFollow 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

We'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 Wheels Crossover | LINK     Something New - MOTU x Transformers and Sketchbook Spikor | LINK     WWE LJN Wrestling Figures Are Back. | LINK     Check out this cool blog with lots of great toy memories | https://thetoybox1138.blogspot.com/     1:12:22 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 33 Years since the launch of Nickelodeon's SNICK Saturday Night Television Block1:24:38 | In Memoriam - Actress Loni AndersonFollow 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

In 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

Episode 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 Retro Network community chime in on who they would pick as well. Give it a listen and we'll think you leave feeling full on nostalgia.Arnold/Sly Celebrity Deathmatch | LINKCheck out another great retro podcast - The Busy Signal Podcast with Jym | LINKAlso in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:41:28 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective     Retrospective - Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos | LINK     Something New - MOTU Origins Fright Zone Playset & Sharella from Mattel. | LINK     Transformers Studio Series 2026 Sneak Peek | LINK     Check out Matt's great blog with lots of great toy memories | https://thetoybox1138.blogspot.com/     1:55:00 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 33 Years since Bill Clinton showed up on The Arsenio Hall Show and played the saxophone.2:07:44 | In Memoriam - Songwriter/Singer & Beach Boy Brian WilsonFollow 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

Episode 20! The Inaugural RR Summer Episode! A whole lotta nostalgia packed into one summertime themed episode. Listen to the guys battle as they play a few rounds of RR Jeopardy for the bragging rights to be the champion of Summer Nostalgia. We throw the usual podcast format out of the window, but not before Ken's icebreaker centered on past summer road trips and vacations of yesteryear.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

Episode 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 our recurring segments:1:13:25 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective     Retrospective - Kenner's Police Academy Toys | LINK     Something New - Pee-Wee Herman Ultimate 7″ Scale Figure from NECA. | LINK     Check out this cool blog with lots of great toy memories | https://thetoybox1138.blogspot.com/     1:22:10 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 41 Years since Michael Larson cracked the pattern on the game show "Press Your Luck"     Check out Mickey's great article on TRN going into more detail about this famous television game show moment | LINK1:31:43 | In Memoriam - Cheers Actor George WendtFollow 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

Episode 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 the episode, we feature our recurring segments:1:02:24 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective     Retrospective - The Incredible Crash Test Dummies from Tyco | LINK     Something New - Upcoming Star Wars Pre-Orders | LINK     Ken's Retro Toy Room #2 - Crash Test Center from The Incredible Crash Test Dummies, 1991 Tyco | LINK     1:13:35 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 20 Years since the infamous Tom Cruise couch jumping incident on Oprah. We discuss the career of one of the top modern day actors of our lifetime. 1:23:58 | In Memoriam - ECW Legend SabuFollow 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

It'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/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

Episode 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 Toy Retrospective     Retrospective - WWF Wrestling Buddies | LINK     Something New - Transformers X NFL Figurines | LINK        Ken's Recent Purchase - Hasbro Transformers Toys Studio Series Deluxe Class Transformers | BONECRUSHER | SCRAPPER     Ken's Retro Toy Room #1 - WWF Wrestling Buddies "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase | LINK     1:17:07 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 50 Years since Sony introduced the BetaMax Player.1:27:50 | In Memoriam - Wink MartindaleFollow 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

Episode 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 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective     Retrospective - Milton Bradley T.H.I.N.G.S. | LINK , LINK2      Something New - Star Wars – Hot Toys Darth Vader | LINK        Ken's Recent Purchase - 1994 Micro Machines Star Wars Darth Vader Transforming Action Set      eBay Wish List - MB T.H.I.N.G.S. Flip-O-Potamus from 1985 | eBay Link      1:16:41 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 40 Years Since Coca-Cola Introduced "New Coke"1:28:13 | In Memoriam - Val KilmerFollow 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

In the inaugural episode of the Nostalgia Oasis, co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Ken talks all things about the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie Jaws!  From the history of how the movie came to be, to its influence on pop culture today, this movie often referred to as "the original summer blockbuster" stands the test of time!  There just might also be a special Nostalgia Oasis storytime in the episode as well! So enter into the depths of the Nostalgia Oasis...if you dare!(Da-dum)Jaws the Ride-https://youtu.be/QurplyEz_P4?si=V0hYm4rmWSddOsfwJaws:22 Things You Never Knew-https://youtu.be/3ult-RAnxms?si=IvBa2fcW6VoJpIrIJaws NES-https://youtu.be/YqFpzUHUMa8?si=6_6TfaAt2DwjBtUpJaws Stern Pinball-https://youtu.be/x4l-kbTPALg?si=DwEG8-xWL49MHKXJ

Episode 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: 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

Welcome 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 & Recent Purchase - M.A.S.K. by The Loyal Subjects | LINK     eBay Wish List -1985 Nerfuls Round Town Village from Parker Brothers | LINK     1:25:46 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - Bruce Willis Turns 70!     Bruce Willis in a Seagram's Wine Cooler Commercial | LINK01:35:33 | In Memoriam - "Big" George Foreman     Foreman/Ali "The Rumble in the Jungle" | LINK     Foreman Knocks Out Michael Moorer in 1994 | LINK     The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine in 1999 | LINKFollow 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