Choose Your Own Adventure turned reading into exploration, letting kids shape wild stories filled with time travel, deep sea quests, haunted mansions, and unforgettable choices.
The original 1977 Star Wars is heading back to theaters in IMAX 70 mm, giving fans a rare chance to experience the unaltered classic exactly as it first appeared.
Water beds once ruled eighties and nineties bedrooms, turning ordinary sleep into a futuristic, sloshing adventure that felt as bold as the era itself.
Gen X carries a quiet set of superpowers shaped by cartoons, cassette tapes, dial‑up patience, and a childhood that taught resilience long before anyone named it.
Droids: The Adventures of R2‑D2 and C‑3PO gave kids a rare Saturday morning ticket back into the Star Wars galaxy, turning two familiar droids into unlikely animated heroes.
Let’s go Digging! Join Ken and Chad on this special episode, #47, of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. For the first time, the RR Podcast comes at you in audio form AS WELL AS a vodcast
Yo Adrian! Episode 46 of the #RRPod comin’ at ya! Ken and Chad are taking the Rocky Movie Franchise (from the original Rocky from 1976 all the way through “Rocky Balboa” in 2006 but not
We’re back from Summer Break, and beginning the 2nd Half of 2026 Ken and Chad debate and discuss the career and filmography of Kevin Bacon. It’s a Rushmore episode of the podcast – what four
Hope all of you listeners are enjoying your summer. Ken and Chad here interrupting this regularly scheduled break to drop in a BONUS SHOW. We called in our “Loyal Listener” Jerospace a.k.a. Jeremy to help
We dive deeper into issue 130 of Wizard to discuss the Summer 2002 comics hype, a Last Man Standing battle between Green Arrow and Arwyn from CrossGen, a host theory about why Kevin Smith didn’t
In the wild and weird landscape of 1970s toy culture, where slime, monsters, and DIY kits reigned supreme, few products captured the spooky spirit of the era quite like the Shrunken Head Apple Sculpture Kit.
So there’s no gray-haired psychic in your town? And you can’t sneak another call into the astrology hotline without your mom noticing the long-distance charges? If you need some answers in your life, and answers
Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the
The 1950’s introduced us to Tales From the Crypt, a wry, sardonic E.C. Comics series that turned the saccharine theme of good versus evil on its head. Like its comic predecessor and the HBO horror anthology
“It’s another Attack!They’re not human, they’re…Inhumanoids, Inhumanoids,The evil that lies within…” Foolish humans. When will they learn that digging and exploring where mother nature never intended will only unleash gigantic monsters bent on destroying the
Let’s go Digging! Join Ken and Chad on this special episode, #47, of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. For the first time, the RR Podcast comes at you in audio form AS WELL AS a vodcast
When American TV networks of the early ‘80s kept the viewers chilled and thrilled with action, sci-fi, and adventure shows (The Fall Guy, Knight Rider, V, etc), TV in Australia rekindled the nostalgic craving for
Tiger Electronics handhelds were the simple, beeping, plastic games that defined late 80s and 90s childhood and introduced millions of kids to portable gaming.
In March 1971, General Mills launched a new line of monster-themed cereals to capitalize on the success of Lucky Charms. The first two entries were Count Chocula, a chocolate-flavored vampire, and Franken Berry, a strawberry-flavored
WKRP in Cincinnati mixed workplace chaos with genuine heart, turning a struggling radio station into one of TV’s most lovable ensembles. From on‑air mishaps to unforgettable characters, the series remains a charming slice of retro sitcom comfort.
Planet of the Apes evolved from a daring sci fi gamble into a drive in favorite and cable TV staple, shaping generations with its wild ideas and unforgettable imagery.
Planet of the Apes candy from Phoenix Candy turned movie fandom into a sweet treat, wrapping simple chocolates and gum in bold, collectible packaging that became a quirky gem of 1970s pop culture.
The BK Kid’s Club turned a simple kids meal into a full‑blown membership. One burger, one toy, and a plastic card later, every kid felt like they belonged to the coolest cartoon crew in fast‑food history.
Born from a lab accident and raised in a plastic egg, Silly Putty became the stretchy, bouncy little miracle that soothed fidgety hands, lifted comic strips and earned a permanent place in America’s toy‑box history.
There are certain Saturday morning cartoons that feel like they were dreamed up by a kid who mixed every cool idea they ever had into one big bowl. Thundarr the Barbarian was exactly that kind
When I was in high school I worked at Pizza Hut, back when it was still good. On Friday nights I’d get home around 11 pm with my Meat Lovers Personal Pan pizza, grab a
TV moms have always been the heart of the shows we love, offering comfort, chaos, wisdom, and warmth in every era. This list celebrates the unforgettable women who helped raise us from the living room couch.
Cool Runnings turned the real Jamaican bobsled story into a joyful underdog tale, celebrating courage, friendship, and the belief that even the most unlikely dream can find its way onto the world’s biggest stage.
Darkwing Duck swooped into the nineties with purple smoke, big laughs, and a hero who cared as much as he stumbled, turning every weekday afternoon into a bright, comic book adventure.
By the time the mid 90’s hit, I was married, having kids, adulting fairly hard and not really making many mix tapes. Even though cassettes were still around, CD’s were quickly becoming the preferred source
In the annals of pro wrestling history, few moments are as bizarre, or as gloriously ’90s, as the night RoboCop walked into a WCW ring. Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop, held on May 19, 1990, at
In all the history of professional wrestling, few moments have rivaled the seismic shock of Hulk Hogan’s heel turn at WCW Bash at the Beach on July 7, 1996. For over a decade, Hogan had
In the world of ’90s playground obsessions, Tamagotchis, slap bracelets, and Beanie Babies, few fads hit harder (literally) than POGs. These colorful cardboard discs, paired with chunky “slammers,” turned recess into a battlefield of flips,
Before Halloween specials were a staple of primetime television, before animated characters were synonymous with seasonal rituals, there was a boy named Linus sitting in a pumpkin patch waiting for something magical. It’s the Great
“Children of the Sun, see your time has just begun,Searching for your way, through adventures every day.Every day and night, with the condor in flight,With all your friends in tow, you search for the Cities
In September of 1964, the S.S. Minnow first set out on its fateful three hour tour, as Gilligan’s Island premiered on American television sets. Not many could have predicted the impact that the sitcom would have on
If you grew up in the late seventies or early eighties, chances are you crossed paths with the Fisher‑Price Adventure People. They weren’t flashy. They didn’t come with a cartoon series or a comic book.
McDonald’s Big Mac is one of the most famous fast food menu items in the world. I’m sure almost everyone reading this has enjoyed at least one of them in their lifetime. Some of us
Raise your hand if you remember S&H Green Stamps. For those of you without telepathy, my hand is high in the air. That’s because I certainly remember Green Stamps. Now, for those of you
It’s October 1989, I am walking around my elementary school black top dressed as Superman, in a homemade costume my Mom sewed for me, as part of our annual Halloween parade. There’s a devil in
The ’90s were such a fascinating time in pro wrestling. While the second half of the decade saw a record rise in fans and revenue due to the Monday Night Wars and stars such as
