Ready 2 Retro

With "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" breaking boxoffice records, it is only right to go back to the original Spidey films and talk all about Sam Raimi's trilogy! Joining R2R for the conversation is our buddy Andy Foreman who not only used to work at a comic book store but is a HUGE Raimi fan! In this episode we highlight each film: the themes, the memes and even the Sam Raimi horror screams!  Also we...

“Stand By Me” is revered as one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in cinematic history. In Episode 228, Corey from  Podcasting After Dark  and Jesse from Heartgod Media join R2R to talk about the 40th anniversary of this incredible film!  The conversation was so in-depth we had to split it into two parts!   Part 2 Features:  Rob Reiner's influence  Film Locations Personal Stories that Mirror S...

“Stand By Me” is revered as one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in cinematic history. In Episode 228, Corey from @podcastingafterdark & Jesse from @heartgodmedia join R2R to talk about the 40th anniversary of this incredible film! The conversation was so in-depth we had to split it into two parts! Part 1 Features:  Plot overview  Chelsea’s Cool Cast  Facts with Max Character Dissection

Happy 37th Anniversary to Weird Al's bonkers comedy, "UHF" (1989)!  Joining us for the occasion is renowned book illustrator, pop culture artist and children’s author, Joey Spiotto! It is Joey’s first time here on Ready 2 Retro and he chose to discuss one of his all-time favorite films, UHF! Hear Joey’s admiration for the film that started all the way back when the movie was released in theaters....

It is time to go back to the "Labyrinth" as we celebrate the 40th episode of one of Chelsea's all-time favorite movies! Returning to R2R for the 3rd out of the last 4 episodes is Nic Cowan as he joins in the conversation as we discuss: the influence of Jim Hensen's amazing puppet work, David Bowie's offbeat performace, Jennifer Connelly's mature but innocent demeanor and even do a blink rank of be...

It’s been 20 years since Nachoooooo Libre hit theaters, and Ready 2 Retro is celebrating with a giant fiesta! Joining R2R for the first time is Sarah, who is a lifelong friend of Max. Together Max & Sarah look back on what makes Nacho Libre such a beloved cult classic: from Jack Black’s unforgettable performance to the movie’s beloved charm, heartfelt moments, and countless hilarious scenes! T...

Episode 224 gives you back-to-back "Addams Family" themed episodes!  This week on Ready 2 Retro, we're diving into 1993's "Addams Family Values"— the sequel that somehow gets even weirder, funnier and arguably better! Returning once again is our spooky buddy, Nic Cowan, and he helps Max and Chelsea dig into the history behind the film, revisit some of their all-time favorite lines and tackle an im...

It's time to get creepy and kooky as Ready 2 Retro celebrates the 35th Anniversary of "The Addams Family" (1991). Returning to R2R is Nic Cowan as he brings his love for all things spooky and shares why this movie was so influential for him growing up!  In the episode we cover the origins of the asentric family, history of the film and why the Addams Family still holds up to today's standards.  Th...

It is May 8th which means The Ready 2 Retro Podcast has turned 6 years old! Listen to Max as he has an update about the future of R2R and what to expect for Season 7! 

For the first time ever, Ready 2 Retro recorded an album listening party! Jesse from @heartgodmedia joins Max as the two of them listen to every track of Dashboard Confessional's " Dusk and Summer " to celebrate its 20th anniversary.  Hear why this album was the epitome of Max and Jesse's era in high school. They also discuss the band's history, the genius of Chris Carrabba's song making abilities...

Join Max and Jesse from @heartgodmedia as they share about their favorite Top 5 concerts/shows they've ever attended...thus far. From hip-hop to pop punk, "The Princess of Pop" to "Macca", this episode covers a large variety of genres spanning over the last couple of decades!  From unexpected small-venue magic to full-blown arena chaos… this one gets personal and revered. ready2retro.com Heartgodm...

Episode 220 of Ready 2 Retro brings you a conversation with working actor Rob Brownstein. Rob is an acting coach and professional actor who has been in projects including "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Blonde", "Modern Family", "Straight Outta Compton", "Argo", "The Office", "The O.C.", "Gimore Girls", dozens of commercials (some running even now) and so many more! Join us as Rob Brownstein shares his l...

With the unfortunate passing of the icon that is Catherine O’Hara, Ready 2 Retro dedicated an entire episode highlighting her personal life, key roles of her career and why this comedic legend will always be missed! ready2retro.com

Happy Valentine's Day!  Returning to Ready 2 Retro for this special episode is Max's wife, Jasmine! The episode begins with two of them sharing a life update as they navigate the aftermath of the Eaton Fire from 2025. After that, the episode is all about the 30th Anniversary of Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" (1996)! Max and Jasmine discuss the iconic style to this film, how it differs from other...

This is part 2 of our conversation about Ready 2 Retro's Top 10 Movies of 2025. Joining the conversation with Max and Chelsea is Max's coworker David who is one of the biggest film buffs you'll ever meet! Part 1 is here if you missed it ready2retro.com 

Another year is in the books which means it is time for Ready 2 Retro to give you our favorite movies of 2025! It's our annual Top 10 list and this year we have a special guest, David, who is Max's coworker and one of the biggest film buffs you'll ever meet! Join us for Part 1 of Episode 217 as Max, Chelsea and David reveal their favorite movies ranked 10-6. Part 2 is coming soon! ready2retro.com 

A special "swapcast" with Podcasting After Dark & Two Dollar Late Fee Tremors (1990) synopsis: “Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one.” Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, and Michael Gross Director: Ron Underwood This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey are joined by Max from Ready2Retro t...

Ready 2 Retro is diving headfirst into the 30th anniversary of Waterworld! Joining R2R for the very first time is Diallo Jackson and he explains why this movie actually holds up despite its "sinking" reputation.  In this episode we break down the history of the film, the myths and realities behind its famously turbulent production, and Kevin Costner’s deep involvement in shaping what became one of...

Grab your red bow tie and hop on your bike, because this week we’re taking a wild ride to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure"—the quirky, chaotic, and utterly unforgettable film that launched Tim Burton's career and gave pop culture one of its most iconic characters. Also in this episode we share our tributes to Paul Reubens-reflecting on the genius who brought Pee-wee to l...

Happy Halloween! Max and The Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, wind down the spooky season as they share about meeting John Carpenter, visiting Knotts Scary Farm, watching horror movies and their other adventures. Also they share about their favorite 90s Halloween commercials and spooky themed toys! Whether you’re unwrapping a pack of Gushers or rereading a Goosebumps book today, remember. keep it creep...

It has been 50 years since the release of one of the greatest movies of all-time, "Jaws". There is not much more to be said that hasn’t already been muttered about this incredible film already. So to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Read 2 Retro has assembled 5 different generations to discuss their appreciation of Jaws! To represent the Baby Boomer Generation, Max’s dad Tim is present, to represen...

Mark Beltzman is an actor, teacher, director, writer, tubaplayer and private acting coach who lives by the philosophy: SMILE and DO MORE OF IT.  Mark has been featured in many beloved projects including Mo Money (1992), Billy Madison (1995), Speed 2 (1997), The Wedding Singer (1998), Seinfeld (1993), According to Jim (2001) and Lilo & Stitch 2025, just to name a few.  In this episode we discus...

Spooky September concludes with an overlooked gem!  Corey from Podcasting After Dark  and Jesse from T he Sight and Sound Podcas t presented by Heartgod Media join Max as they talk about the 20th anniversary of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead".  In this episode the three zombie enthusiasts gush over the vision, humor, message and cast of the film.  Also featured in the episode is Corey and Je...

For the 6th year in a row, Spooky September is here on Ready 2 Retro!  Jesse from The Sight & Sound Podcast presented by Heartgod Media joins R2R to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Once Bitten" starring Jim Carrey.  It is no secret that Ready 2 Retro are huge fans of Jim Carrey, so it only made sense that we discuss and review Jim Carrey's first ever leading role in a theatrical release. Jo...

What do you get when you combine the biggest Adam Sandler fan, the raddest TMNT dude and Ready 2 Retro? You get the best “Happy Gilmore 2” review! Join Max (R2R), Joey (@ninjatoitles) and Dustin (@limestonepicker) as they share their thoughts about Adam Sandler’s newest film, “Happy Gilmore 2”. And remember “it’s all in the hips” ____________________________________________________________________...