Retromade

In a first for Retromade, we have a double crossover with Kevin & Jim from Pool Scene Podcast (You can find them on: Facebook . Instagram. TikTok). They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia. We're going all the way back to 1981 today for part one using Pool Scene's format for Kurt's first role donning an eyepatch as Snake Plissken in Escape from New York . Please get...

Today as a bonus episode, Jamie & Milo from the “ 80s & 90s Uncensored ” podcast, are back to discuss the 2024 remake of the cult classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. On the 80s and 90s Uncensored , listen to card-carrying Gen-Xers Milo and Jamie as they banter, debate, and discuss various topics about the 80s and 90s. If you are a miserable middle-aged office worker and you...

Today, we travel back to May 1997 for another road thriller, but this time with our everyman, Kurt Russell, in Breakdown . And of course, we’ll open the time capsule to get us in the 1997 mindset. We're lucky to have actual movie-makers joining me today -  Bill Bant & Jason Masek from All 80s Movies Podcast . Born in Philadelphia, Bill Bant would attend film school at the University of Mi...

Today, we travel back to March 1995 for Disney’s family, fantasy adventure western movie - Tall Tale . And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule.  I’m happy to be joined by Seth & Michelle from the Movie Friends podcast. Michelle has been podcasting for forever, Seth has been watching movies for forever and since they have been friends for fo...

In this episode, we travel back to October 1989 for the action crime drama, Next of Kin . And as always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule.  Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is back! Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also serves in the Navy. But wait, there's more!...

In today's episode, we travel back to May 1998 for the trucker road action movie, Black Dog . And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule.  I’m happy to be joined by Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/action/metal/comedy/wrestling nerd. You...

We continue with our Everyman, Patrick Swayze, today by traveling back to April of 1992 to India with an uplifting & inspirational story: City of Joy . My guest today is Sicco Heersink, an author, podcaster, traveler, and fellow “Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network” host - he hosts Hugging the Cactus - a Mel Gibson podcast , among a few others. Check him out: @gibsonpodcast on X huggingt...

Today, we go back to September 1992 for the adventure comedy, Captain Ron. As always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m delighted to be joined by my lovely friend, Shannon Skalka. Being a product of the 80’s, Shannon has a penchant for all things rad and tubular. She considers herself an expert on all the fads from that bodacious era and has the Members On...

Merry Christmas! Today, we travel back exactly 30 years to December 1993 for the old-west pseudo biographical drama that is Tombstone . Hal Rudnick from the Binge Boys podcast joins me today. Hal is a host and comedian. You might know him from Screen Junkies, Disney Channel, & Key & Peele! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/halrudnick & https://www.instagram.com/halrudn...

We are going back to December of 1983…for the 40th anniversary of the release of Silkwood ! And, since this movie is mysteriously unavailable literally anywhere - so you’re stuck with just me today ;)  Our everyman, Kurt Russell, is joined by Meryl Streep & Cher for this movie based on a true story and got alot of award attention. Plus, I talk Mama's Family AND the Cabbage Patch Kids craz...

We go back to September of 1995 to discuss a twist on an American road trip comedy with one of the longest movie titles in history: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar . My guests today are Brandi Fleeks and Sunni Hepburn from Book of Lies Podcast . They are two sisters who discuss liars, cheats, thieves, and scammers on their Book of Lies Podcast . Check them out: https://www.spreake...

We continue our exploration of the best of the 80s & 90s…with our Everyman, Patrick Swayze. This time we’ll travel back to March of 1983 for the coming-of-age crime drama with an incredible ensemble cast of up-and-coming stars: The Outsiders . As a special treat, today I’m joined by Kyle Pederson, co-host of the Rocky series podcast called One More Round https://www.youtube.com/@onemoreroundth...

We are going back to November of 1985…for something a little different - a miniseries! Our everyman, Patrick Swayze, somehow makes us sympathetic to and even want to root for a confederate general in the tv mini series - North and South ! Set before, during, and immediately after the American Civil War, North and South is based on the 1980s trilogy of novels North and South by John Jakes. Please g...

We travel back to July of 1990 to discuss one of Patrick Swayze’s biggest hits, just in time for Spooky Season… Ghost ! Today's guests are Chad Robinson and Lizzy Haynes from the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. Chad is from Pittsburgh, and his favorite genre is horror. Lizzy is a mother of 3 and a movie lover, particularly thrillers & comedy. Check them out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Today, we travel back to June of 1982 to discuss Kurt's performance in a horror sci-fi mystery, The Thing! My guest today is Zo Richardson from Back Look Cinema: The Podcast. Zo is a Podcaster and movie enthusiast. An artist who enjoys creating graphic art. A comic book lover from way back. A lover of sci fi books. An insatiable video game player. Check him out: https://www.backlookcinema.com/ htt...

Today, we travel back to August of 1984 to discuss a military-style action thriller starring Patrick Swayze and many other familiar faces in Red Dawn ! I appreciate you bearing with the choppiness of this episode - back up (low quality) version had to be summoned due to a tech hiccup... Rewinding with me today is Dr. Darian Parker! Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph. D in Sports Education Leadership...

We travel to December of 1987 for my FAVORITE Kurt Russell movie, where he joins his real-life partner in the comedy gold that is Overboard! Reminiscing with me today is Doug Greenberg, another fellow “Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network” host - he hosts Rocky Minute (where they analyze the Rocky movies one minute at a time), among a few others. Check them out: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

I cover this amazing Patrick Swayze performance that has attained true cult status with fellow 80s & 90s nostalgia nerds. We travel back to May 1989 to discuss the epic action thrill ride that is Road House!  I'm joined by Jamie & Milo from The 80s and 90s Uncensored podcast. On the 80s and 90s Uncensored, listen to card-carrying Gen-Xers Milo and Jamie as they banter, debate, and dis...

We continue our Ultimate Everymen coverage with one of Patrick Swayze’s most memorable roles! Today, we travel back to July 1991 to discuss the action crime thriller, Point Break. I'm joined by Dominick Tartamella, the host of Movie Thoughts Podcast. Dom is a film lover who loves talking movies, writing and creating comedy videos. Movie Thoughts Podcast is available on itunes, Spotify, etc. The In...

We travel back to January 1986 to discuss Kurt Russell's charming performance in a team-up with Robin Williams for the sports dramedy, The Best of Times. I'm joined by Crag Cohen, a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network host. Originally from the east coast, Craig Cohen now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and 2 Yorkies, Frida and Frankie Ramone. In his free time he enjoys podcas...

Patrick Swayze’s most famous role AND one of my personal favorites! Today, we are going to travel back to August 1987 to discuss the surprising mega hit that is Dirty Dancing! I'm joined by Lauren Kelly & Sarah Royal from Enough Wicker , a Golden Girls podcast. They can also be found on Instagram . https://www.enoughwicker.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Enoughwicker/ Lauren is a co-host and pr...

I travel solo back to 1981 for Kurt Russell's 10th Disney film for the surprisingly well-done animated classic, The Fox and the Hound in this episode of Retromade. With its heavy-hitting voice cast, poignant music, and heartwarming story, it's a must re-visit. Plus, we talk the heyday of MTV; you don't want to miss it! Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.com Foll...

In this episode of Retromade, we travel back to 1991 for a blockbuster Kurt Russell film with a star-studded cast and impressive special effects - Backdraft! I'm joined by Jared Tockstein from The Hyper Space: Podcasting in the 25th Century Jared is a broadcasting professional of over 25 years. Jared has a passion for film and sci-fi, which he has turned into a giant waste of time with his podcast...

In this episode of Retromade, I’m breaking the rules by going back beyond the 80s a bit to 1979 as well as flying solo to commemorate Patrick Swayze's first EVER movie role - a campy roller-disco musical comedy. Skatetown U.S.A. captured something special with its look, feel, & impossible to ignore soundtrack. I think you owe it to yourself to watch it if you haven't seen it. Please get in tou...

In this episode of Retromade, we travel back to 1989 for another Kurt Russell cult-classic; a super fun buddy cop team-up with the one and only Mr. Sylvester Stallone! I'm joined by a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network host, Sean Malloy, from the "I Must Break" This Podcast! Sean was raised on a healthy diet of action cinema from the glory period of the 80's and 90's. Check out Sean'...