The Retro Network Time Machine

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey blow out their cartridges and reveal their favorite Nintendo Entertainment System games of all time! When did we get our first NES console? What was your first game you bought with your own money? Did you parents ever get in on the fun? They answer those questions and somehow put together a Top 5 list from hundreds of choices. We...

This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is about our favorite breakfast cereals from the '80s. Jason and Mickey talk about if parents allowed those sugary cereals, favorite bowl, and whether gimmicks or taste influenced their choices. Then they reveal a Top 5 list including a couple memories surrounding the choices. Plus, Jason reveals the one cereal he wishes will NEVER come back plus a co...

This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is all about the toys we wanted as kids but never got! Whether they were too expensive, too messy, or just never made it onto Santa sleigh, Mickey and Jason list five toys that eluded them. Listeners had no trouble making a list as well so they also read back all the feedback given on Twitter. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favori...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey build a Time Capsule on the year 1984! Follow along as they talk about news headlines and pop culture through several categories including movies, TV, music, sports, and technology. Once they finish each section, they toss in an item for the time capsule. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey talk about Discontinued Fast Food items including their Top 5 menu followed by the dozens of items on our listeners' menu! Burgers, sandwiches, sauces, and gimmicks are all discussed. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial . Season 1 of TRN...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk about their Mount Crushmore! Instead of four picks, we are chiseling five lovely ladies into the side of our mountains that we had a boyhood crush on. Thanks to your feedback, we are also picking a third Mount Crushmore for our listeners! Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your fee...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason feature their Top Ten movies from the '70s according to Flick Chart. They share a few movies in common, but overall, Mickey and Jason have some great choices on their lists. Plus, they run through their 11-20 picks and discuss the top ranked movies they haven't seen. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podca...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey talk about their favorite fictional sporting events! Imagine being at the 1984 All-Valley Tournament when Daniel Larusso beats Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid ! How about watching the prison guards against the convicts in The Longest Yard ?! Maybe you would have loved to see the baseball players emerge from the corn and play bas...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason introduce their new Time Capsule discussion format! Follow along as they talk about the news headlines and pop culture through several categories. Once they finish each section, they toss in an item into the 1995 time capsule. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the host...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey take a look back at fast food. The Happy Meal toys episode was such a hit that they are going back to revisit their favorite Kids Meal Toys from other restaurants. Toys from Pizza Hut, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King and more made their lists. Plus, we read listener feedback on the topic that we requested on social media prior to t...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason along with special guest Chad E. Young of HorrorMovieBBQ.com take a virtual shopping spree through the 1989 Sears Wishbook! We invite you to play along by visiting WishBookWeb.com (where we found scans of the catalog) and let us know who compiled the best list for Santa! We'll be choosing from several different categories including...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason list their Top Ten Christmas Movies! Before the lists are revealed, they talk about when they start watching Christmas movies each year and if they included any movies that are set at Christmas (like Die Hard.) Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TR...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk about their own Thanksgiving Traditions. Listen to their personal history with the holiday and what we do now to celebrate. You'll also hear our thoughts on Black Friday and our favorite movies/TV specials we watch each year. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the...

This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is ripped from the headlines! McDonald's recently announced retro toys for their 40th anniversary Happy Meals which led Jason and Mickey to pick the Top 5 Happy Meal toys of their childhood. The discussion goes beyond toys including early memories of visits to the restaurant and some of our favorite Happy Meal boxes and containers. We also read back o...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey rank the top ten films of the '90s according to their Flick Chart profiles. Before we announce our favorites, we take a minute to talk about our theater and video rental experience in the era. Then after revealing our picks, we go into some of the unseen movies that could be a little eye opening to most moviegoers. Subscribe to Th...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason cover the iconic 1976 Paul Lynde Halloween Special. They give their overall thoughts on the special but also a deep dive into each segment, our favorite scenes, quotable lines, and some Did You Know? facts. Mickey also gives a brief history of Paul Lynde to kick things off. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorit...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and special guest Tony Grate from RetroDaze reminisce about Halloween specials. They discuss their favorites from animated classics to rare and hidden treasures discover years long after they first aired. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial . Season...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk first about their trick-or-treat experience as kids followed by a new poll revealing the top Halloween candy by state. Then we reach into our Halloween treat bag to see what candy/goodies we were pulling out first to enjoy and also the worst treats that got left at the bottom of the bag. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Mach...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason welcomes Adam from Sequelquest to continuing last week's conversation about our retro collections. Adam will mainly be sharing pieces from his extensive collection while Jason comes up with a few more to add to the conversation. From action figures to music to one-of-a-kind items, some great nostalgia is dusted off the shelves this week. Sub...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey list several items in their retro collections. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial . Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey rewind back to the classic animated series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero to remember their childhood experiences. We talk about when we started watching, our favorite characters, the feature-length movie, and beyond. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Tw...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey tell about their school experience along with stories from the cafeteria, school store, banquets, and pranks gone wrong. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial . Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show...

This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is all about our memories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Jason and Mickey welcome superfan Tony from Retro-Daze. Org and ask which came first, the cartoon or the toys. They also talk about the 1987 film, merchandise, and our collecting habits nowadays. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your f...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey reveal their top ten movies of the '80s as ranked by FlickChart.com as well as their most egregious unseen films. While these ranking are not 100%, the list makes for a fun conversation about some of the great films from the decade. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to...

In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey remember the good old days of department stores. They talk about the ones in our area, what it was like visiting them as a kid, and feeling sentimental about them now. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial . Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is...