Retromade

Welcome to the Retromade Podcast, where we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture. Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we’ll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue to resonate with us today. Get ready to reminisce about the music that dominated the charts, from the hair metal of Guns N’ Roses to the pop hits of Madonna and Michael Jackson. We’ll also take a look at the fads and trends that defined the era, from the neon colors of fashion to the boombox on every street corner. But it’s not just about the big names and big moments. We’ll also dive deep into the lesser-known corners of 80s and 90s culture, from cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club and Big Trouble in Little China to underground bands that never quite made it big. And of course, we can’t forget the deliciously retro snacks & cereals that were a staple of our childhoods. Join us as we explore the pop culture of the past, and discover how it still shapes our lives today. Whether you’re a child of the 80s, 90s, or just a fan of retro culture, this podcast is for you. So grab a slice of pizza, put on your favorite band t-shirt, and tune in to the Retromade Podcast.

BONUS: Tupac Shakur's Legacy & New Book with Jeff Pearlman | S2B2

This is a very unique bonus episode. Today, we’re gonna find out what happens when one of America’s best sports biographers turns his lens on one of hip-hop’s most misunderstood legends. My guest today is Jeff Pearlman, the NY Times bestselling author, with a new book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur. You can also find more of Jeff here:https://www.youtube.com/@PressBoxChronicleshttps://www.tiktok.com/@jeffpearlmanauthorhttps://jeffpearlman.com/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

11-22
58:07

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | S2E19

We’re heading back to 1992 — a year of slapstick traps, Talkboys, and turtle doves — to revisit Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It’s bigger, louder, and somehow even more chaotic than the original, set against the perfect early-’90s backdrop of neon windbreakers, Crystal Pepsi, and boy bands just starting to form. Let’s see if Kevin’s second round of mayhem still holds up… or if this sequel should’ve been left at the Plaza.I’m delighted to be joined by a new guest, Andy of All Apologies podcast as well as All the Wright Mov(i)es, an Edgar Wright limited series on The Director's Chair Network. You can find him & his work at https://allapologiespodcast.com/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

11-15
01:22:44

Planes, Trains and Automobiles | S2E18

Today, we go back to 1987 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles!I’m happy to be joined by returning guest, Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. He's also got an upcoming series covering Sam Peckinpah on The Director's Chair Network. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/action/metal/comedy/wrestling nerd. You can find him & his work here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9https://newhorrorexpress.com/ https://smurph85.substack.com/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

11-06
01:12:00

Dutch | S2E17 (lesser known Hughes Thanksgiving road trip movie)

Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Dutch—to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving! Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

10-22
58:28

National Lampoon's Class Reunion | S2E16 (Bet you didn't realize this existed!)

Today we’re rewinding to 1982—a year packed with iconic hits and trends—but instead of E.T. or Fast Times, we’re looking at a National Lampoon experiment that didn’t quite land: Class Reunion.Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

10-09
48:34

Flubber | S2E15 (A Show First! - Don’t Skip It)

Today we’re diving into 1997’s Flubber—a John Hughes–penned remake. I’ll tell you I experienced a first in show history watching this movie…stay tuned to find out ;)Introducing new guest to the show: Dustin Melbardis from The Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. He's been on the show since 2021 and loves spending time chatting with new guests and old friends, even though he admittedly has seen fewer movies than anyone he talks to. He attempts to find art in everything. He believes that the point of any movie is to make you feel. What you feel is up to you, but if you feel something then it is a success. Check him out:https://www.facebook.com/RetroMovieRoundtablehttps://retromovieroundtable.podbean.com/https://www.reddit.com/user/RMRDustin/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

10-02
01:36:09

National Lampoon's European Vacation | S2E14

Pack your bags and grab your phrasebook—we’re heading back to 1985 for the 40th anniversary of National Lampoon’s European Vacation. We’ll relive the Griswold's’ chaotic trek across the continent while also diving into pop culture that defined the mid-’80s.Returning to the show is Zo from Back Look Cinema, the podcast! You can check out all his awesome stuff at https://www.backlookcinema.com/.Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

08-27
01:44:18

BONUS: Teen Wolf via "Back Look Cinema" | S2B1

Today as a bonus episode, listen to my guest appearance on Back Look Cinema, the podcast with Zo: Teen Wolf - the 40th anniversary! You can check out all his awesome stuff at https://www.backlookcinema.com/.Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

08-13
02:05:53

Weird Science | S2E13

40th ANNIVERSARY: Today we’re booting up 1985’s Weird Science—a teen fantasy where two nerds use a computer, a doll, and a lightning storm to create the woman of their dreams. It’s chaotic, cringey, and peak John Hughes in all the best and weirdest ways.Today's guests are Chad Robinson and Russell Guest from the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. Check them out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-movie-roundtable/id1439985015https://www.facebook.com/RetroMovieRoundtablePlease get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

07-30
01:34:00

Nate and Hayes, aka Savage Islands (with Tommy Lee Jones) | S2E12

Today we’re sailing back to 1983 for Nate and Hayes, the pirate adventure you probably missed—starring a swashbuckling Tommy Lee Jones, colonial chaos, and more explosions than you'd expect from a forgotten film. And don't forget the 1983 trivia in the time capsule segment.Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is here to help me open the season!Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also serves in the Navy. But wait, there's more! He's also a podcast host and a YouTube reactor, sharing his thoughts and opinions with the world. When he's not busy entertaining his audience, you can find him running with his with his dog, and cuddling with his cats.In addition to Rocky, Ryan has a Rambo series podcast called It's a Long Road as well as a show called The Worst of the Best as well as The Director's Chair Network, most recently covering Michael Mann!Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

07-16
01:19:05

Curly Sue | S2E11

Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Curly Sue—John Hughes’ final film as a director. It’s got street scams, sentimentality, and one very scrappy kid with big hair and even bigger heart.I’m excited to introduce a new guest to the show: Andrew from The Nostalgia Fun House podcast. Andrew is a father of three with a passion for pop culture, particularly the 1980s, which is his favorite decade. He has been actively engaged in podcasting for five years, sharing insights and discussions related to these interests. Check out Andrew:https://www.youtube.com/@thenostalgiafunhouse5815facebook.com/Lets-Talk-But-No-Politics-Okay--102921351315059https://bicbp-radio.com/the-nostalgia-fun-housePlease get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

07-02
01:41:56

National Lampoon's Vacation | S2E10

This is your Summer Kickoff episode covering a very apt Hughes-written screwball road trip comedy that spawned 5 sequels - National Lampoon’s Vacation from 1983!Returning to the show are Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast - You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

06-18
01:27:16

Career Opportunities | S2E9

Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1991 to discuss a lesser known Hughes flick—Career Opportunities.Returning to the show is Sean Malloy formerly of “I Must Break This Podcast” covering one of my favorite action stars, Dolph Lundgren Check him out on The Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network.We also get a special bonus guest, Anson Kessinger, talking about his chat with Frank Whaley and some surprising feelings John Hughes had about this film. Check out Anson's work:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybvIMZtxlJoFirst PagesPlease get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

06-04
01:05:34

Sixteen Candles | S2E8

Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1984 to revisit Sixteen Candles—the film that launched a thousand crushes and immortalized teenage awkwardness in this John Hughes classic and the unforgettable pop culture landscape of ‘84.Returning to the show are two of my favorite time-traveling podcasters—Jamie and Milo from The 80s and 90s Uncensored podcast! These guys are all about pop culture nostalgia, and they also created the PodChums - a community helping indie podcasters connect and grow. Check them out:https://the80sand90s.com/https://www.fervorfish.com/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

05-21
01:30:54

Beethoven | S2E7

Today we’re digging into the 1992 family comedy, Beethoven. Bet you never realized it was written by John Hughes, did ya? We’ll talk about the oddly dark plot(?) and its surprising box office success to unpack why this messy movie somehow became a staple of early ’90s kid culture.My guest today will sound very familiar if you listen to the Rocky series podcast, One More Round - Kyle Pederson.Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

05-07
01:21:58

Dennis the Menace | S2E6

Today, we go back to 1993 to revisit Dennis the Menace, the classic comic strip troublemaker who comes to life with nonstop chaos.I’m thrilled to introduce you to new guest, Amy Lewis of the Pop Culture Retrospective podcast, which she started 5 years ago as a way of dealing with the grief that came from tragically losing her sister. She lives in Midcoast Maine with her wife, Mandy and their two kids, Anderson and Kai. When she's not with her family or working on the podcast, she is either busy running her photography business, riding her mountain bike, or visiting a local brewery. Check out Amy's show:www.popcultureretrospective.com/instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

04-23
01:24:00

Ferris Bueller's Day Off | S2E5

Today, we go back to 1986 to celebrate Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the ultimate teen fantasy of skipping school in style. So buckle up, because as Ferris says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."Joining me today are Kevin and Eric from the Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger podcast, where they take a look back at some of our favorite movies from the golden era of action. They examine the good, the bad, the ugly, and the laughable in these movies. Check them out:https://www.instagram.com/6DOSPodcast/https://www.facebook.com/6DOSPodcastPlease get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

04-09
01:31:08

Mr. Mom | S2E4

Today, we go back to 1983 to explore how a John Hughes-penned classic captured the era’s shifting family dynamics and remains a fan favorite today with Mr. Mom!I’m joined by returning guest, Craig Cohen, of The G.O.A.T. - a Brian De Palma Fan Podcast. Originally from the east coast, Craig now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and 2 Yorkies, Frida and Frankie Ramone. In his free time, he enjoys podcasting, reading and listening to and creating music. You can check out Craig's work: https://flow.page/mrcraigcohenPlease get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

03-26
01:07:07

The Great Outdoors | S2E3

Today, we go back to 1988 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for a hilarious and heartwarming getaway with The Great Outdoors! We'll also spin the time capsule wheel for memories of 1988!I'm joined by returning guest, Jared Tockstein, from The Hyper Space: Podcasting in the 25th Century. Jared is a broadcasting professional of over 25 years. Jared has a passion for film and sci-fi, which he has turned into a giant waste of time with his podcast The Hyper Space. (wink)Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

03-12
01:15:05

Uncle Buck | S2E2

Join us as we travel back to August 1989 to investigate Uncle Buck, the John Hughes comedy that gave us John Candy at his finest, a young Macaulay Culkin, and one unforgettable giant pancake. We'll dive into the film’s impact as well as the time capsule memories of 1989!I'm joined by returning guests, Scott & Steve from The Cheeky Basterds Podcast: Men of Action & Dropping a Bruce. They are also both on the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network.Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.comFollow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fmSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcastJoin the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcastWant to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

02-26
01:37:22

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