Retro Trek with The Caramel Apples

Hey Orchard Archivers! What an exciting week this will be! First off, The Caramel Apples thank you dear listeners deeply for all of your wonderful support and loyal listenership.., we couldn't have done this without you! Secondly, this week's Apple Snack contains a big announcement that will turbo boost the nostalgic experience recounting all things 70s/80s that take place each week here a...

Uh oh, they're at it again! The Caramel Apples are talking double vision, and thought it would be fun to explore the subject of close kinships. When it comes right down to it, there's nothing better than peering into the warm connection & friendship involving the female bond. Join real life sisters Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as they deep dive into the fascinating world of...

The latest season of The Caramel Apples podcast has come to its finish, but the exciting good news and caramelicious million dollar question is, What Is In Store For the Next Season? In preparation for the upcoming seasonal delight, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee once again whet your caramel appetite for all the retro goodness still yet to come!! And remember, "retro" is always in season...

"And our champion receives 3 stars!" Starting in 1983, big household names were discovered & promoted that showcased an array of fresh talent. Those nostalgic words, we the audience.., would hear week in/ week out on this warm retro throwback! Long before American Idol, long before The Voice and America's Next Top Model.., join The Caramel Apples this week as they revisit the OG...

Talk about Hangin' Tough! This is exactly what happened when a particular awesome boy band hit the musical scene and ignited some retro 80s excitement within the pop cultured realm! When their music hit the airwaves, the fabulous five lit the world up & set it on fire! Join The Caramel Apples as they flashback/ deep dive into the many highlights in the rising fame and career of the New Kid...

Casey Kasem was one of Hollywood's best known voice actors, as well as one of the most influential personas in the realm of radio & pop culture. He also was the true face, voice & force behind the success of the wildly popular weekly radio broadcast countdown show American Top 40. Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week in the Retro Orchard, as they go back and revisit the life & career of Casey...

"Go Voltron Force!" These words & many more make up a large part of our fond nostalgia deeply connected to this animated retro treasure. Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee on this week's riveting Orchard Trek Retro, as they peel back the many exciting layers on the deep space adventures following our brave space explorers, along with the help of their robot hero, Voltron: Defend...

Setting: Fantasia. If you lose your imagination, 'nothing' is left. Very profound statement. As the true foundation & warm premise of this film, we are reminded to never take our imaginations for granted. This is a valuable message for young & old alike! Through pure unadulterated adventure, fantasy, and an array of colorful characters, the inspiration of it is crystal clear to nev...

"Hi, I'm Cooper Lee & I'll be right back with One To Grow On!" How often did we--the youth at that time--hear those familiar words blare out of the TV right after our favorite Saturday morning/ weekday afternoon cartoons? These oh-so nostalgic PSAs or public service announcements, so appealed to the youthful masses back then as they encouraged how to solve different ethical p...

"Come aboard.., we're expecting you!!" LOL Are you ready to travel back in time to the 70s & 80s right alongside The Caramel Apples this week for some wonderful retro fun? Where else could you take an amazing, tropical vacation on a luxury cruise liner where its passengers & crew frolic and play out nice romances & adventures; then be back home in a neatly-packaged hour?...

Gen X alert!! This week in The Retro Orchard, The Caramel Apples take you on a fascinating nostalgic trek, as they go back in time to revisit the life and career of the multifaceted Hollywood director, producer, screenwriter icon, John Hughes! Subscribe if you liked what you heard this week! If you have any suggestions, requests or feedback you would like for us to feature in future episodes, plea...

"Ha..., I kill me!" One didn't truly enjoy the innocence of the 80s if they didn't get to indulge in a double caramel apple dip of the escapades of the lovable furry alien creature, who crashed into an unsuspecting family's garage--in which soon mayhem ensues! Join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo, and laugh along as they fondly recall some warm memories surrounding our favorite sitcom alien, ALF! S...

What in the world is going on with the etiquette/ manners of the common folks out there today? In the era of current high tech & social media, it doesn't take long to see interesting stories of rudeness/ bad manners readily pop into the news feed. The Caramel Apples have yet again stumbled onto such a story that recently happened on an airline, that they can't wait to weigh in on. Things that...

Hey Orchard Archivers! Just fresh off of the latest season in order to enjoy the sweet retro treats that come in between--it's Apple Snack time! In ode to the road apples--a.k.a. our cats, join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo in the fourth & final week, as they briefly go back and talk of fond nostalgia of famous cats in retro pop culture! (Chester Cheetah, Murray (Who's That Girl), ThunderCats...

Hey Orchard Archivers! Just fresh off of the latest season in order to enjoy the sweet retro treats that come in between--it's Apple Snack time! In ode to the road apples--a.k.a. our cats, join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo in week three, as they briefly go back and talk of fond nostalgia of famous cats in retro pop culture! (Azriel, PoundPurries, Calvin & Hobbes and Henry's Cat)  Subscr...

Hey Orchard Archivers! Just fresh off of the latest season in order to enjoy the sweet retro treats that come in between--it's Apple Snack time! In ode to the road apples--a.k.a. our cats, join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo in week two, as they briefly go back and talk of fond nostalgia of famous cats in retro pop culture! (Heathcliff, RiffRaff & the Cadillac Cats) Subscribe and leave us a shining re...

Hey Orchard Archivers! Just fresh off of the latest season in order to enjoy the sweet retro treats that come in between--it's Apple Snack time! In ode to the road apples--a.k.a. our cats, join Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo in week one, as they briefly go back and talk of fond nostalgia of famous cats in retro pop culture! (Aristocats, Mad Cat, Hello Kitty & Garfield) Subscribe and leave us a...

The year is 1984. Setting: Miami, Florida. Where else can one get a front row seat perspective following the trail of two suave, narcotics detectives attempting to clean up and get to the bottom of bad situations & greedy realism surrounding the crime/drug underbelly of South Florida? Through fast exotic cars, beautiful backdrops & signature architecture, nightclubs, pastel colors, along w...

The year is 1984. Setting: Miami, Florida. Where else can one get a front row seat perspective following the trail of two suave, narcotics detectives attempting to clean up and get to the bottom of bad situations & greedy realism surrounding the crime/drug underbelly of South Florida? Through fast exotic cars, beautiful backdrops & signature architecture, nightclubs, pastel colors along wi...

"Wowzers! Go, go Gadget apples!" Kids that grew up in the 70s & 80s (we're looking at you, fellow GenXers/ Xennials...) were fortunate enough to enjoy one of the favorite retro memory cartoons involving a lovable, dimwitted detective.., along with his tech savvy niece & pet super dog unbeknownst to our hero, in helping to crack the case and save the day against the evil schemes of the MAD...

Hmmm, what delectable sweet treat could The Caramel Apples be cooking up this time? This week in the Orchard, join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee as they take you on a most fascinating trek.., as they go back in time and revisit the enchantingly colorful life, journey and career of the beautiful legendary superstar, Olivia Newton John! Subscribe and leave us a shining review/ feedback if you liked...

"Ring-a-ding-ding!" The bell happily rings at the end of yet another long school day! Yay! Afternoons right after class is dismissed back in the day, just weren't complete without looking forward to & enjoying the great memories baked into specialized, specific programming for young ones through the wonderful, educational life lessons showcased in this nostalgic anthology series broadcast in t...

In this throwback Photograph, Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee are following through and deep diving into the career, tragedies & triumphs surrounding the mounting fame/rising temperature of one of the hottest, timeless AOR/glam metal hair bands showcasing nostalgia through the Rock of Ages! Join The Caramel Apples this week as they engage you on a trek experience of epic proportions of one of t...

"Inconceivable!" The year is 1987; this particular year was just so special for many different nostalgic reasons & this lovable storybook romance adventure came alive & engraved itself in our hearts! We remember there were marauders, sword fights, a princess who was a damsel in distress...which dialed up the awesome adventure & peaked our wild imaginations in a tale as old as time. In...

What are you deathly afraid of? What would make you practically scratch at the walls to quickly get away from "said" fear? If this resonates with you dear listener, then you just might suffer from a specific phobia! Phobias are an irrational fear of something that is likely to cause harm--or not! Do you or anyone you know suffer from any of these? Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee this week as t...