The Retro Club

“Egg, were you that little boy?” “No… No! But I used to beat the shit out of him!”   Schools out for summer and what better way to celebrate than giving One Crazy Summer another watch! This movie holds a lot of nostalgia for both John and Meghan, so come reminisce our favorite scenes with us.  Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Fol...

“Eat shit and die, Ricky! Eat shit and live, Bill.”   Are you ready for the summer?! Well, pack your bags because we’re headed to camp; 1983’s Sleepaway Camp, that is. Better steer clear of the new girl, though. We heard she has a bit of a temper …   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook  @RetroClubPod  Instagra...

“Why, this car is auto-matic. It’s system-matic. It’s hyyyydro-matic. Why, it’s greased lightning!” We couldn’t wait any longer. It’s high time we cover arguably the most well received movie musical of all time, Grease. Join us as we cover our favorite scenes, quotes, and everything in between. Just remember, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's what you do with your dancin' shoes!   Hosted...

“Things will happen in your life that you can't stop. But that's no reason to shut out the world.” Ah, what we wouldn’t give to go back! There is nothing like the summers of our youth to teach us valuable lessons. This week, we’re trying something a little different. Meghan has picked a movie John has never seen, so join us to hear his genuine, first time reaction to the 1995 coming-of-age movie,...

“I must be crazy! I'm on a pilgrimage to see a moose. Praise Marty Moose! Holy Shit!” Just in time for spring break. We hope your vacations go better than this 1980’s disaster road trip movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation! Just make sure you bring the aspirin.    Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook  @RetroClubP...

“I tell you what Miyagi think! I think you *dance around* too much! I think you *talk* too much! I think you not concentrate enough! Lots of work to be done! Tournament just around the corner! Come. Stand up! Now, ready. Concentrate. Focus power” This week, we cover an 80’s staple: The Karate Kid. Come train with us at the Miyagi Dojo and keep an eye out for Cobra Kai. Nothing says intimidating li...

“MY SON WAS TORN TO PIECES! You come in here and talk to these men about private justice? You dare to do that? Why don’t you go out to Harmony Hill, Sheriff Haller, and dig up what's left of my boy Brady... and explain to him about private justice. Would you want to do that? As for me, I'm gonna go out and hunt up a little private justice.”   Join us as we dissect this Stephan King adaption featur...

“Lotta pressure. You gotta rise above it. You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad. Harness. Energy. Block. Bad. Feel the flow Happy. Feel it. It's circular. It's like a carousel. You pay the quarter, you get on the horse, it goes up and down, and AROUND. It's circular. Circle, with the music, the flow. All good things.” … Psycho! This week, we cover an Adam Sandler classic; Happy G...

“Just remember what ol’ Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol’ storm right square in the eye and he says, “Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.”   This week we cover the action packed 80’s film, Big Trouble In Little China. Tune in as we discuss the quick witted, quick reflex...

“Bitchin! Is this in 3-D?” ”No, but your face is!”   This week, we’re covering all the .. ehem .. sick burns and other totally rad slang from the 1983 Romeo and Juliet retelling, Valley Girl, where a young Nicholas Cage dazzles us with his charm but not so much the teeth 😳   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Faceboo...

“There’s two things I love to do; it’s fight and kiss boys. Come on! Muah!” Did you know stories of forbidden love date all the way back to ancient Egypt? Is that true? It is for this weeks film! On this episode, we dissect 1987’s Mannequin and all the cringe that comes along with it.     Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow u...

“I do not regret the things I have done, but those I did not do.“ Nothing says 90’s nostalgia like a record store full of stereotypes! This 1995 cult classic may have been a box office flop, but it holds a dear place in our hearts ❤️    Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook  @RetroClubPod  Instagram  @RetroClubP...

“I can’t believe you’re willing to throw away our relationship on a one night stand with a chauffeur and a butler and a slut who eats buttons!” A tale as old as time. Girl likes boy. Boy likes girl. Boy likes vampire. Vampire LOVES virgins. Join us as we take a bite out of the 1985 horror/comedy, Once Bitten starring a very young Jim Carey.      Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harr...

“I don't believe it! I just don't believe it! The first person I let in on my little secret was a six-year-old kid! I'm gonna be six years old again!” Ain’t nothing childish about this episode! We’re taking it back to the heart of this podcast, our favorite movie genre: Horror. This week, we cover the ins and outs of 1988’s Child’s Play.   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Vi...

“Gee, I’m really sorry your mom blew up, Ricky. The doctor says she’ll be okay, but she won’t be able to eat any spicy foods for a while.” Ah, yes. Love is in the air! That means it’s time to cover the 1985 romantic dark comedy, Better Off Dead; a movie that’s aged like milk. At least John Cusack is still a gem. Please stay unproblematic John. We can’t take anymore heart ache! Hosted by husband an...

“Don’t say we are not right for each other, for the way I see it, we may not be right for anybody else.”   Ah yes, our favorite trope: Enemies to Lovers ❤️ Where else do you find a love story like this than on the ice? The Cutting Edge is a 1992 figure skating movie for the ages. Tune in now to hear our hot take on this frosty romantic comedy.   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harr...

"This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather."   Well it’s Groundhog Day … again … We hope you don’t get stuck in a time loop, but don’t be afraid to put this episode on repeat! We’re covering 1993’s Groundhog Day. What could be better than a romantic comedy with a hint of existential dread? Hosted by husband and wife duo...

“A team isn't a bunch of kids out to win. A team is something you belong to, something you feel, something you have to earn.” This week, we’re covering a Disney underdog story, The Mighty Ducks. Listen in as we discuss this wholesome movie with maybe a little more adult humor than we thought.  Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Fol...

“Once I make my MOOVE, YOOU’RE free to CHECK the KIING!”   This week, The Retro Club is loosely covering Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. While we barely scratched the surface, we do discuss over-acting, bad CGI, and so much more!    Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook  @RetroClubPod  Instagram  @RetroCl...

”Hey dickhead, did ya win the lottery?”   This week, The Retro Club takes on the 90’s comedy, Grumpy Old Men. A story of rivalry, romance, and the true meaning of frenemies. Though this is one of our comfort movies, stick around for our shocking rating.     Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook  @RetroClubPod  I...

"Kitten, I think what I'm saying is that sometimes, shit happens, someone has to deal with it, and who ya gonna call?" It's officially 2023 and we're kicking off the new year with our first sequel: Ghostbusters II. While we may enjoy this movie, maybe even more than the first one, join us as we pick apart plot holes, inconsistencies, and just down right annoyances with this 1989 sleeper.   Hosted...

Fra-gee-lay … must be Italian!   Christmas may have passed, but we had to round out the year with this holiday classic: A Christmas Story! Told through the eyes and memory of Ralphie, we took a trip down memory lane along with him discussing our favorite holiday memories.   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://retroclubpod.com Follow us on: Facebook ...

"You've got a promo featuring America's favorite old fart reading a book in front of a fireplace! Now I have to kill you all!"   The holidays are finally upon us and it's time we cover a Christmas classic; Scrooged! Arguably one of the best, albeit loose adaptations of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Come find the true meaning of Christmas with your favorite movie buffs🍿📺🖤   Hosted by hus...

Keep them away from bright lights, don’t get them wet, and, most importantly, DON’T feed them after midnight!   This weeks episode, we’re covering a (debatable) Christmas Classic: Gremlins. This is our first episode we’re we disagree drastically, so join in on the conversation now and choose your side! 🍿📺🖤   Hosted by husband and wife duo, John and Meghan Harris. Visit our website at https://re...

Do you guys give up, or are you thirsty for more?   You should have known we wouldn’t leave you hanging! It may be a few days late, but we couldn’t pass up this Christmas classic: Home Alone 🎄🏡 Another John Hughes films, and possibly one of his best, if we say so ourselves. A slap stick comedy with a really sweet side story; there’s something for everyone.     Hosted by husband and wife duo, Joh...