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Crossbows and Catapults and the Joy of Total Destruction

Crossbows and Catapults turned living rooms into battlefields, mixing creativity, chaos, and pure childhood excitement. It was simple, loud, and unforgettable, and it became one of the great action games of its era.

Building a Universe: The Story of Valiant Comics in the 90s

Valiant Comics rose in the 90s with strong characters, tight continuity, and a universe that felt fresh and connected, becoming one of the decade’s most exciting and enduring comic book success stories.

Tales of the Gold Monkey: Looking Back at TV’s Forgotten Pulp Adventure Gem

Tales of the Gold Monkey brought classic pulp adventure to early 80s TV, mixing seaplanes, spies, and South Pacific mystery into a single season that still feels like a hidden treasure.

Atari: The Rise and Fall of the Company That Built Home Gaming

Atari built the home video game industry from the ground up, rose to unprecedented dominance, and then collapsed under market saturation, corporate missteps, and shifting competition, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern gaming.

The Top Ten Moms in Television History

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.

How TaleSpin Blended Pulp Adventure With 90s Style

TaleSpin turned weekday afternoons into sky‑high adventures, sending kids soaring through Cape Suzette with Baloo, Kit, and the Sea Duck in a world where danger, humor, and pure imagination filled the skies.

When Nintendo Cereal Conquered the Breakfast Table

Nintendo Cereal turned breakfast into an adventure, splitting one box into two colorful worlds and giving late‑80s kids the thrill of starting their day with Mario, Link, and a bowl full of pure imagination.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 40 | The ABC’s of Wrestling Show

Reach for Episode Number 40, and turn it up! The guys are back in this early May of 2026 release. It’s the Great ABC of Wrestling Show- a format they used once before with Toy

Racing Through Childhood: The Rise of Slot Car Tracks

Slot car racing turned living rooms into speedways, evolving from simple electric loops to wild themed sets that defined childhood play from the late seventies through the nineties and fueled imaginations for generations.

RIP Ted Turner: A Life of Bold Ideas and Big Impact

Ted Turner’s legacy stretches from Braves championships to the birth of 24‑hour news, a life spent reshaping how America watches, cheers, and connects. TRN reflects on his impact and honors a visionary who changed the media world forever.

Saved by the Bell: Where did Kelly and Jessie go?

On November 25th, a new version of “Saved by the Bell” debuts on the NBC streaming service Peacock. In this new version, California Governor Zack Morris poorly plans the state budget and is forced to

8 Movies Adapted From Shakespeare’s Plays

Many English teachers or instructors might have a sculpted bust of William Shakespeare, but I’ve always liked the feel of plush toys. I call the fellow seen above “Squishy Bill”. I particularly like his velvety

The Fall of Hills Department Store

Or, Hills is where the toys were. Recently on the Retro Network podcast, Jason and Mickey talked about stores from their childhoods. Take a listen to Episode 10 if you haven’t already. I was

This is Starcade!

When I was a kid game shows were a key part of my TV viewing experience. Whether it was a sick day from school, vacation or summer break, if I was home during the day

Revisiting Pryor’s Place

Richard Pryor’s Saturday‑morning detour, Pryor’s Place, blended heart, humor, and gentle life lessons, creating a one‑season gem that felt unlike anything else on kids’ TV and still shines as a quirky, forgotten treasure of the ’80s.

The Wizard Files: Deanna Destito

Managing Editor of Comics Beat and co-host of Comic Book School on YouTube, Deanna Destito joins us to talk about her early days as an intern for Wizard magazine. Hear stories about interviewing Stan Lee,

How Pulp Fiction Changed the Way We Watch Movies

Pulp Fiction hit the nineties like a shockwave, blending sharp dialogue, bold style, and unforgettable characters into a film that didn’t just entertain but completely rewired how audiences thought movies could work.

Bottom Feeder: How T-Ray from the Tigersharks Failed to Become a Legendary 80s Villain

In the vast catalog of 80s animated villains, you’re bound to find bad guys better than others. Some are cooler than others, some are richer or more powerful, smarter or funnier. The differences could be

When Pat Sajak Took a Swing at Late‑Night TV

Pat Sajak’s late‑night experiment didn’t last long, but for a moment it offered a gentler, friendlier alternative in a crowded era of television giants and became a small, charming footnote in late‑night history.

The 5 Biggest Shifts Driving Innovationin Gaming Right Now

Gaming is evolving faster than ever. What we’re seeing isn’t just incremental updates. It’s a complete overhaul of how we think about interactive entertainment. I’ve been watching these shifts unfold, and honestly, some of them

Ten Sitcom Characters That Just Disappeared

Growing up during the (late) ’80s and ’90s, I was a big sitcom fan. The theme song would hit, and we’d all sing along as we knew that good, albeit predictable, laughs, stories, and life

Thundarr the Barbarian and the Wild Future Kids Never Forgot

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

15 Vintage Garbage Pail Kids Favorites

I recently received an amazing package in the mail from a friend who had inherited his older brother’s childhood collectibles. Mixed among the comic books and Marvel Universe trading cards were a cardboard time capsule of the ’80s that I was not expecting, Garbage Pail Kids!

Wrestlers From the ’90s You’ve Probably Forgotten

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

The Saturday Morning Magic of The Smurfs

The Smurfs turned quiet forest adventures into Saturday‑morning magic, a gentle blue world that shaped childhood long after louder shows like He‑Man and Thundercats faded, proving kindness could be just as thrilling as any battle.

The Birth of a Universe: Star Wars and Its Endless Impact

Star Wars didn’t just debut in 1977. It exploded, sending kids back to theaters again and again and launching a pop‑culture universe of toys, books, sequels, and memories that never stopped growing.

The Televangelist, the Theme Park, and the Scandal That Ended It All

PTL rose like a television empire, built on big dreams and bigger promises, but the scandals that followed brought Heritage USA crashing down and ended one of the most unforgettable chapters in televangelist history.

The High‑Adventure Legacy of Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest burst onto TV in 1964 with globe‑trotting danger, bold design, and stories that treated kids like they were ready for real adventure, not just Saturday‑morning silliness.

Wide World of Toys | Episode 5 – Five Underrated Toy Lines of the 1980’s

Episode 5 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he travels through the 80s and dives into 5 toylines that didn’t quite reach top of the mountain status, but

How Retro Gaming Culture Still Influences Today

Rapid advancements in graphics and technology. Innovative gameplay mechanics. More choice than ever before. Despite these aspects, retro gaming continues to hold a strong influence over modern entertainment. From pixel art visuals to arcade-inspired mechanics,

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