The Butch and Chris Show

From 1964 to 1967, TV viewers tuned in to see the comedic adventures of 7 castaways on Gilligan's Island. In the 1970's, syndication brought Gilligan's Island to us GenX kids! Butch and Chris talk about the appeal of Gilligan's Island and how syndication saved television franchises that might have otherwise been lost. Plus, the age old burning question: Ginger or Mary Ann.

Guys we had no idea what we were going to talk about, but it turned out to be one of the more fun episodes we have recorded! Chris talks about how he got into disc golfing and his custom dying work at Spotted Skunk Dyes. There is very important information on what NOT to say to your wife or girlfriend. Butch looses it with customer service. And some actual pretty good advice from both of us on mar...

Today we look back at what different items cost in the 1980's. Some things are actually less than they were in the 80's! Plus, the usual chasing of rabbits and hijinks that we do!

Butch and Chris take a look at one of their favorite bands ever: Rush. We look at the history of Rush and ... well we totally fan boy. But that is ok, because it is RUSH!

Debbie joins Chris and Butch to talk bad bosses from their pasts, and how not to be a creepy old man. PLUS it is the debut of what is sure to be a recurring segment: Florida Man! A game where Chris and Debbie try to determine which headline is fake.

Are you ready to soft rock! We are joined by not only the lovely Debbie Renfroe, but also by Tom Brannon! For many of you, you may know Tom from appearing in ads all over the U.S. and Canada. If you live it Little Rock, you will know Tom as the Chief Meteorologist from KTHV in Little Rock. Tom is also quite knowledgeable about all thing Yacht Rock! Join us as we have a conversation about music to...

Cars were a big deal for us GenX'ers coming of age in the 80's. Movies, TV shows and popular culture played a big part on our fantasy rides! For for every kid that got a Trans AM with a screamin' chicken on the hood, most of us drove hand me downs or what we could afford! This episode is an... wait for it... homage to automobiles of our youth!

Long ago. When MTV ruled the airways and actually played music. When your parents did not know where you were located and they were ok with it. When phones were attached to a cord and you actually talked on them. This was the days of pre-Internet. And it was glorious.

Butch and Chris talk about one of the greatest comedy movies AND Christmas movies ever: 1989's Christmas Vacation. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, it is one of our top 3 Christmas movies ever! #christmas #christmasvacation #genx

Take a trip down memory lane from Christmas in the 1970's! Remember all the cool toys? Butch, Chris and Debbie talk about their favorite toys from childhood and the all important Christmas Catalogs!

Butch and Chris take a look at the year 1982 in the world of rock album releases and HOLY COW! What a year for music! Join as as we remember, mis-remember, and discuss rock albums from the year 1982!

A nostalgic blast from the past as Butch and Chris remember and recall our favorite Christmas specials from our childhood.

A Christmas Story has become a classic. A movie released to moderate success in 1983 has become a part of the cultural landscape as one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time!

Butch and Chris talk about going to see the great Marcus King, Kids, and the main topic of our Thanksgiving foods and traditions. Happy Thanksgiving from The Retro Show!

Star Trek and Star Wars. Both franchises are beloved by folks of all ages. Butch & Chris talk about a subject that spins nerds off into furious debates: Star Wars or Star Trek! But... why not both!

Halloween fun on the Retro Show as we recall The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, trick-or-treating in hot plastic masks, and all the candy you can eat!

Does a particular brand of bubble gum contain spider eggs? Did a deadly combo of Pop Rocks and soda kill Mikey? Is Paul dead? On this episode of the Retro Show, we look back at some of the tall tales, urban legends, and middle school myths of the 70's & 80's!

Hey guys! 1984 saw the launch of the Apple Macintosh computer, Ronald Reagan won his reelection bid, L.A. hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics and THESE awesome albums topped the charts! Bonus if you can name how many albums topped the Billboard Album Charts in 1984. Hint, it wasn't many!

This is a not to be missed episode of The Retro Show. Debbie Renfroe returns to the palatial Retro Show Studios to sit in with the boys to talk about the 1979 network primetime television line-up. Get ready to have your memories jogged with the themes to many of the shows and our memories of the mega hit shows of the late seventies. We apologize in advance for the rendition of "Strangers In M...

Remember all the classic candy ads from back in the day? Remember finding out the real truth that M&M's did melt in your hand? Butch & Chris talk candy bars!

In 1976, Sylvester Stallone brought Rocky into movie theaters and launched a franchise that spawned 5 sequels and set the stage for the Creed movie series. The Rocky Movies were HUGE in the 80's! Butch & Chris break down the series then rank the Rocky movies! Adriannnnnnnne!

So what was it? What foods did you hate as a kid? Do you like any of them now? Butch & Chris revisit old childhood food traumas! Liver and onions anyone?

Hey folks, if your doctor ever told you in the past few years it may be time for a colonoscopy, you're our people! Give us a listen! We talk about all things growing up in the 70's & 80's! The movies, music, TV and all the good times we can recall!

This episode tackles sodas! Whether you call it soda, pop, or Coke we are ranking our favorites from back in the day! Just so you know, Butch & Chris are divided on Coke vs. Pepsi. Also, has it always been YooHoo or is Chris experiencing the Mandela effect?

This episode of the Retro Show features Butch and Chris sharing their favorite deep cuts off of classic albums by bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Molly Hatchet and much more! You have heard us mention the Cleggs, and now for the first time we have them on the Podcast in a feature we have named Call A Clegg! Plus, Butch's homemade ghost pepper pickled eggs are sampled! Because what is more...