Canned Air: A Tribute to Pop Culture

With a guest cancellation this week, we decide to watch retro commercials from the 90's and riff on each one as we go. We look at commercials that you would've typically seen peppered in with afternoon cartoons. Captain Crunch, old movie trailers, Got Milk commercials, and many more. Let us know if you remember any of the commercials in the episode! CannedAirPodcast.com @CannedAirPod @Canned_Air I...

Comic creator and podcaster Ryan Little returns to the show to first help us look at medieval times and characters from throughout pop culture. We look at films like A Knight's Tale and Robin Hood , games like Assassin's Creed and Fable , share our experiences at Medieval Times restaurants, and look at the world of LARPing and what to watch out for. Don't miss this Retro Roundtable! Then we turn o...

We welcome Brian E Lau back to the show to first help us recall our favorite classic cartoons in the Retro Roundtable! With this year being the 50th anniversary of Scooby-Doo, it only seemed necessary to remember other shows like Looney Tunes, Popeye, The Flintstones, and more. Let us know your favorites on Facebook and Twitter! Then we turn our attention to Brian to discuss his comic, Inferno Cit...

We start this weeks episode talking about the most memorable deaths in comics, movies and television in the Retro Roundtable. We look at films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, True Lies , as well as comics like TMNT and Wolverine. Let us know your favorite fictional death on Facebook and Twitter! Then we welcome co-author of the new book The Show Wont Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic D...

Comic writer/ artist Ashley West returns to the show this week to first help us recall our favorite monsters in the Retro Roundtable. Inspired by Ashley's comic, we recall monsters like Jaws, The Thing, Godzilla, the Loch Ness monster, and many more. Let us know who or what we forgot on Facebook and Twitter. We then give our attention to Ashley to talk about her comic Velthaneus running on Indiego...

This week we welcome Dave Willis ( co-creator of Squidbillies, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell ) to the show to talk about how he got his start in animation, the origins of his iconic cartoons, and what's new in season 12 of Squidbillies. Don't miss the finale Sunday, Sept. 15th @ midnight on Adult Swim! With Squidbillies as inspiration, we dedicate the Retro Roundtable t...

We take the week off, but leave you with quite possibly the best episode of versus we've ever done! For those who aren't aware of what versus is, we take a chart packed full of heroes and villains from across pop culture and roll dice on top of it. Whatever two characters are selected by the dice are pit against each other in battle via conversation, and the dice couldn't have picked any better fo...

We kick off this awesome episode by continuing the TMNT conversation we started back in episode 196 in our Retro Roundtable. This time around we cover the products to emerge from the TMNT explosion in the 80's and 90's, the Coming Out Of Their Shells tour music, and the addition of Tokka and Rahzar to the TMNT universe! Then we welcome TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman back to the show to once again n...

We welcome Bernard Henry of AIComics to the show to first help us talk all things Marvel Comics in this week's Retro Roundtable. This month marks the 80th anniversary of the comic titan and we take turns sharing our favorite characters and moments form the past 80 years. Let us know your favorite Marvel memory on Facebook and Twitter! Then we turn our attention to Bernard to talk about AIComics.us...

This week we spend the episode remembering our favorite puppets from throughout pop culture in the Retro Roundtable! We obviously start with, and thoroughly cover the Muppets before moving on to other puppets like ventriloquist dummies, marionette puppets, and creepy ass Mr. Roger's hand puppets. Let us know your favorite, or least favorite puppets on Twitter and Facebook! CannedAirPodcast.com @Ca...

We are joined by Dwayne Robinson (CEO of Animation Comics and Entertainment) to first help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this weeks Retro Roundtable. We take turns mentioning the different times the moon landing, or just the moon, has appeared in comics, movies, and television. Let us know on Facebook and Twitter what we forgot to mention! Animation Comics & Entertainmen...

I am joined by good friend Harold Daniel this week to talk about our toy addictions, the golden age of the cassette, what happened to the music industry, and our first jobs. This episode is off the cuff and somehow still has it all! GET IN HERE!!! Loverz Rendezvous Podcast https://www.mixcloud.com/theincomparablebiggmaine/ https://m.facebook.com/loverzrendezvouspodcast CannedAirPodcast.com @Canned...

David J. Fielding returns this week to help us review the newest edition to the MCU, Spider-Man: Far From Home ! We dissect the pluses and minuses of this film while SPOILING the hell out of it. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Let us know what you thought on Twitter and Facebook. Twitter: @DavidJFielding Instagram: @DJFielding_Zordon CannedAirPodcast.com @CannedAirPod @Canned_Air If you'd like to show your...

We are joined by Jay Bartlett this week to first help us recall some of our favorite action figures in our Retro Roundtable. As toy lovers, we all have an action figure or two that stand out among the rest. One that either takes you back to a better time in life, or one that has an interesting tale tied to it, we pay tribute to these toys! Let us know your favorite action figure on Facebook and Tw...

We are joined by Adam Fields to first help us recall our favorite modified humans from across pop culture in this weeks Retro Roundtable. We look at such tragic characters as Dr. Octopus, Inspector Gadget, RoboCop, Wolverine, and more. Let us know your favorite on Facebook and Twitter! We then turn our attention over to Adam, who is the owner and lead illustrator / graphic designer of Midnight27 S...

We welcome Mike Colletti of The Ohio Retro Gaming Summit to first help us remember some of our favorite tunes from video games, movies, and television in this week's Retro Roundtable. We look at songs from games like Super Mario World, DK Country 2, Jet Set Radio Future, Streets of Rage 2, and many more! Let us know your favorite tunes on Facebook and Twitter! We then turn our attention to Mike to...

We bring you our coverage of the 2019 CORGS Retro Gaming convention in Columbus, Ohio! Not only did we have our own table at the event, but I got to get out on the floor and grab some interviews with some of the other con guests. If you would like to attend a future show, keep an eye on the schedule at https://corgs-con.webs.com. Archie Cunningham Dynamicsketch.com @Retro_Hacks RetroHacks.net Leon...

We celebrate our 300th episode this week by paying tribute to our Patreon Founders, looking back at our favorite moments over the last 300 episodes, and dig some of our favorite comics out of the Comic Vault for one last time. We then top the episode with the Canned Air 300th Episode Jeopardy Challenge! Listen along and challenge your nerd knowledge with Jack and Randy and they battle for the most...

We welcome comic creator Scott Bachmann to the show this week to first help us recall our favorite Pixar/ 3D animated films in this week's Retro Roundtable. With Toy Story 4 just around the corner we look at the first three films, other big releases from Pixar, and moments in cinema where computer graphics didn't quite work. Let us know what your favorite Pixar movie is on Twitter and Facebook! We...

Friends of the show Nicke Goode, Harry Hughes, and Luke Barnes return this week to first help us recall some of the best and worst remakes in our Retro Roundtable. We discuss how Resident Evil remakes have improved the game, what the Nightmare on Elm Street remake did for Freddy Kruger, and our fears for the upcoming Childs Play movie. Let us know on Twitter and Facebook your favorite, or least fa...

We are joined by Oscar Garza of 5 Meats Comics to first help us pay tribute to summer in our Retro Roundtable. From outdoor concerts and cold treats to movies and music, we cover everything that gets us in the mood for the best season of the year, SUMMER! Then we turn our attention to discuss his comics Mashbone and Grifty . Its about two losers turned untrained private detectives, and the trouble...

This week Im joined by actor, comedian, and podcaster Henry Zobrowski! I talk with Henry about how he got started in comedy, his different experiences auditioning, his show The Last Podcast On The Left , and his role as Gary on the Adult Swim show Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell ! Check out new episodes Friday @ midnight on Adult Swim . I mean, after you listen to this episode of coarse. @HenryL...

We welcome Sam Johnson back to the show this week to first flashback to the 90's with us in our Retro Roundtable. The music pulled us out of the hairband era, the movies began to raise the bar of cinema, and the incredible foods and drinks got us hooked before they disappeared. The 90's truly had it all and we try to remember as much as we can. Then we cap the segment with 90's Grunge Band Name Tr...

We welcome actor and writer David J. Fielding to the show to help us give our review of Avengers Endgame . We go over our favorite moments in the film, a break down of each character and their contributions to the film, and fan theories and predictions that didn't come to pass. This is a review full of excitement, varied opinions, laughs, and tears. Don't miss it! @DavidJFielding CannedAirPodcast....

We welcome Sean Forney to the show this week to first help us look over 80s Pop Culture in our Retro Roundtable. The music, the cartoons, the toys, this decade provided more for pop culture than any other around it. We talk Showbiz Pizza, Milli Vanilli, and cartoon theme song trivia with embarrassing consequences for the loser. Don't miss this! Then we turn our attention to Sean and discuss his Ki...