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The First ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Trailer Is Here (Watch)

Actor Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance today at San Diego Comic-Con to premiere the first trailer for the upcoming Top Gun sequel. Top Gun: Maverick also stars Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, and Jon

TRN Roundtable Review – Stranger Things Season 3

Jason Gross

Join Stacey (@Geeky_Vixen), Eric (@Eric_Vardeman), and Jason (@RD80s) as they take a deep dive into season 3 of Netflix’s Stranger Things in this TRN Roundtable Review. This podcast will be abound with SPOILERS so please

TRN Podcast 006 – Saturday Morning Cartoons

Jason Gross

Jason and Mickey return trying to beat the heat in this week’s episode of the Retro Network Podcast. Recurrent Events (@recurrentevents) topics includes the Bluetooth Walkman Cassette Player Kickstarter, potential TGIF Sitcoms comeback, the Mortal

Situation Jukebox – Episode 02

Jason Gross

TRN Game Night returns with members of The Retro Network nation facing off in a new episode of Situation Jukebox, the improv music game that chooses songs in response to specific situations. Playing along in

TRN Podcast 005 – Summer Memories

Jason Gross

After a little vacation, The Retro Network Podcast is back with Jason and Mickey talking about their 4th of July holiday. This week’s Recurrent Events topics include Pizza Hut’s retro logo, Gremlins animated series, Hellraiser

Situation Jukebox – Episode 01

Jason Gross

Welcome to TRN Game Night! Several members of The Retro Network team are coming together to face off in a fun new series of podcasts. In this episode we introduce Situation Jukebox, an improv music

Pop Culture Clash #1

Jason Gross

Welcome to TRN Game Night! Several members of The Retro Network team are coming together to face off in a fun new series of podcasts. In this episode we introduce Pop Culture Clash, a knockout

TRN Time Machine – I Want My MTV!

Jason Gross

I Want My MTV! TRN Time Machine is back with our main topic all about out MTV memories and favorite music videos with special guest and TRN’s resident music guru Eric Vardeman. Interact with us on

That Time When The Real Ghostbusters Fought Vigo The Carpathian

Jason Gross

Ghostbusters II was one of the movies that made the summer of 1989 a great time to be a teenager. And while I enjoyed seeing it in the theater, the return of the slime guys

My High School Soundtrack

Jason Gross

Most would say that our musical preferences are developed in our teenage and high school years. My personal soundtrack had a whole menu of flavors…

Jason Takes The New Coke Challenge

Jason Gross

Remember the “Pepsi Challenge” back in the ’80s where a blind taste test would determine whether Pepsi or Coke was the preferred cola? With the re-issue of New Coke, it’s time to resurrect the challenge!

TRN Podcast 003 – Throwback Drinks, More Batman Memories

Jason Gross

The Retro Network Podcast returns with Mickey reporting on his road trip to Play It Again Arcade and Jason’s good fortune with his New Coke order. Our pop culture news segment Recurrent Events includes the

TRN Podcast 002 – Fave Arcade Games, Batfan Interview

Jason Gross

The Retro Network Podcast is back with your first taste of our regular format! First, Jason and Mickey chat about recent happenings in their lives which includes a fun upcoming trip to a retro arcade

Get A Rare Glimpse At Movies Through The Lens of Lobby Cards

Jason Gross

Lobby cards are one one of the earliest movies studios promotions, dating back to 1908. These 11 x 14 prints came in sets of 8 (or more) with the sole purpose of luring the public

New Network, New Coke, New Batman – TRN Podcast 001

Jason Gross

The Retro Network Podcast is officially here! In the first episode, Jason and Mickey kick things off with a chat about decoupage, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and purchasing New Coke online. Next, they dive

Pac-Man in Print! Some of His Best Adverts From the ’80s

Jason Gross

Pac-Man has been a constant part of our pop culture lives since 1980. Take a look back at some memorable ads featuring the yellow hero we all love.

What If Tom Selleck Accepted Indiana Jones and Other ’80s Role Reversals

Jason Gross

What would happen if Tom Selleck was Indian Jones instead of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones? Or Tom Hanks instad of Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams?