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Retroist Voyagers Podcast

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Feb 20, 2015

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Welcome to the Retroist Voyagers Podcast. On this episode of the show, I talk about cult time travel TV classic, Voyagers! I start off talking about my love of history in books and why this TV show was perfect for me (and my grandmother). I then talk about the people behind the camera, the tragic […]

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Feb 20, 2015

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The Retroist Podcast takes a nostalgic look back at the last 30 years of retro themed pop culture. Get your regular fix of retro with interviews, reviews and fun filled information. If you enjoy retro pop culture from the recent past you are in for a real treat.

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Retroist Atari 5200 Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Atari 5200 Podcast. Today’s show is about the less popular younger sister of the Atari 2600, the Atari 5200. I talk about the technology behind the system, its strengths and weaknesses, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist VCR Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist VCR Podcast. Today’s show is about the history, the struggles and the demise of a formerly ubiquitous technology, the VCR. I start off talking about my experience drinking soda while too close to my family’s VCR. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Pac-Man Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Pac-Man Podcast. Today’s show is about one of the greatest video games of all time Pac-man. On the show, I start off talking about some of my earliest encounters with Pac-Man at the Jersey Shore, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Rubik’s Cube Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Rubik’s Cube Podcast. I am proud to announce the premiere of the Retroist Podcast. Today’s show is all about one of my favorite pop culture icons, “The Rubik’s Cube”. During the show I mention some fun facts about the Magic Cube... by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Saturday Supercade Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Saturday Supercade Podcast. Do you like cartoons? How about video games? Well you came to the right place. This week’s Retroist Podcast is about the CBS early 1980’s Saturday Morning Masterpiece “Saturday Supercade”, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Land of the Lost Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Land of the Lost Podcast. Today’s show is about the cult TV show and soon to be major motion picture, “Land of the Lost”. I talk about the original series and its cast, the 1991 reboot and briefly touch on the upcoming film (spo... by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist V Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist V Podcast. On this week’s show I start off by talking about how my Grandmother instilled in me a love for TV mini-series, then I move onto the subject of the podcast, “V”. I talk about how the series was conceived, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist WarGames Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Retroist WarGames Podcast. On today’s show I start off by talking about how lucky I feel to have had early computer influences in my life. Computer got me through my formative years and have served me well as an adult. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Leonard Nimoy Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Leonard Nimoy Podcast! Today’s show is about the life and career of the multi-talented Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy is best know for his work as Spock in the hit Sci-Fi series “Star Trek”, but he had worked on several other successful s... by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Pitfall Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Pitfall Podcast. Which is aptly all about the David Crane masterpiece, Pitfall! This Activision game was one of the best games for the Atari 2600 and I just loved it. I start off the show sharing some my memories of Pitfall! by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Smurfs Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Smurfs Podcast! On today’s show I talk about the half century old pop phenomenon, The Smurfs. I start off talking about bonding over Smurfs with a good friend. Then I talk about their creator, Peyo, how he created the Smurfs, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Famous Nintendo Missteps Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Famous Nintendo Missteps Podcast. On today’s show I start off by talking about my slow adoption of the NES, then I move onto the 3 most famous Nintendo missteps (R.O.B, The Power Glove and the Virtual Boy). by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Christmas Commercials Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Christmas Commercials Podcast. Christmas is almost here, so you know what that means? Time to buy stuff! That’s why this week’s show is all about the Christmas commercials that we love. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Miami Vice Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Miami Vice Podcast. Today’s show is all the 80s cultural phenomenon, Miami Vice. I talk about the genesis of the show, its characters and actors, the music and of course the movie of the same name. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Gremlins Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Gremlins Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980s film classic, “Gremlins”. I start off talking about how terrifying seeing Gremlins was to me, but how it also became a great gateway horror film. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Sega Master System Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Sega Master System Podcast. Today’s show is about the often overlooked console, the Sega Master System. The show starts with me talking about my experiences with the system. Then we get into the system itself. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Pee-wee Herman Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Pee-wee Herman Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980s legend, Pee-wee Herman. I start off talking about how I got into a sticky situation while seeing Pee-wee at the movies. Then I talk about his origins, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Podcast. On this week’s show we talk about the Halloween TV classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” We talk about the creator of the Peanuts, Charles Schultz. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Mr. Belvedere Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Mr. Belvedere Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980’s television classic, Mr. Belvedere. After relating a little about my experience with Belvedere, I get into the fact. I talk about the origin of the Belvedere character. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Space Invaders Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Space Invaders Podcast. On this week’s show I talk about the late 70’s Arcade Classic Space Invaders. I start off talking about he first time I saw a Space Invaders arcade machine at the Jersey Shore. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Scooby Doo Where are You Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Scooby Doo Where are You Podcast. Today’s show is all about Scooby Doo, Where are You? I start by talking about how I watched the Show as a kid. Then I go into the history of the show, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Podcast. Christmas comes a little earlier to the Retroist and we love it. On today’s show I talk about the Rankin/Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Colecovision Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Colecovision Podcast. Today’s show is about the too short lived video game console, the Colecovision. I kick off the show talking about how I almost got a Colecovision when I was a kid by accident. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Vectrex Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Vectrex Podcast. This week we talk about the 1980s all-in-one console, The Vectrex. I start off by discussing the magic that retro gaming can bring to the modern office and then I move into information about this venerable syste... by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Friday the 13th Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Friday the 13th Podcast. Today’s show is about the 1980s horror classic, Friday the 13th. I start off talking about how I missed out on my only summer camp experience because of a very protective Mother. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 022 – Retroist Knight Rider Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Knight Rider Podcast. On today’s show I start by talking about how I thought that the height of automobile technology had finally arrived in the 1980s when my friend??s family got a talking car. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Intellivision Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Intellivision Podcast. I do try and listen to your feedback. So I am happy to finally present the Retroist Intellivision Podcast! On this week’s show I talk about the often overshadowed video game console, The Intellivision. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Nintendo Entertainment System Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Nintendo Entertainment System Podcast. Today’s show is about the venerable granddaddy of Nintendo gaming, the Nintendo Entertainment System or NES. I start off talking about my long-term quest to get my very own NES. by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Cabbage Patch Kids Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Cabbage Patch Kids Podcast! That’s right, on today’s show is about the 1980s legend, The Cabbage Patch Kids. I start off by talking about my childhood Cabbage Patch Kid, Damien and then I talk about how the doll was created, by Retroist Retro Podcast
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Retroist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Podcast: Welcome to the Retroist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Podcast. This week’s podcast is a little early and is all about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade I talk about the history of the parades, its broadcast and of course the various balloons that we ... by Retroist Retro Podcast
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