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What a Pennsylvania County Fair Was Like in 1990

After watching season 3 of Stranger Things and discussing on our recent TRN Roundtable Review podcast, my memories of visiting the local county fair have flooded back. While so much focus was on the Starcourt

Situation Jukebox – Episode 03

Jason Gross

TRN Game Night returns with a new episode of Situation Jukebox, the improv music game that chooses songs in response to specific situations. Members of The Retro Network will be facing off to see if

Stone Mountain Laser Light Show Rocks The ’80s (VIDEO)

Jason Gross

As a companion to TRN Podcast 008 and talking about my recent trip to Stone Mountain Park in Georgia, I thought I’d share a video of the ’80s segment from the laser light show. Stone

TRN Podcast 008 – Early Internet Memories

Jason Gross

Jason and Mickey are back with another episode of the Retro Network Podcast, reminiscing about the first time they logged into the internet. First, Jason tells about his weekend trip to Stone Mountain and the

TRN Podcast 007 – Summer Vacation

Jason Gross

In this week’s episode of the Retro Network Podcast, Jason and Mickey return to review a couple movies they finally got each other to watch. Recurrent Events (@recurrentevents) topics include the Top Gun: Maverick trailer,

The Doctor Is In! Review of Dr Mario World Mobile Game

Jason Gross

Feeling a little under the weather? Think maybe you have a virus? Dr. Mario is now accepting new patients and you can schedule an appointment on your phone! The new mobile game Dr. Mario World

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

Jason Gross

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!