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I Have Become an Old Dad at McDonald’s

Throughout the country there is a gathering that takes place most weekend mornings. The old men congregate at the local McDonald’s. The breakfasts may vary but there’s always plentiful cups of hot coffee. Occasionally a

The Retro Network Honors the Armed Forces

Wyatt Bloom

The Retro Network in cooperation with Rediscover the ’80s would like to extend a humble thank you to our Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day. We celebrate all of those who continue to serve the

Take Me Home Again

Jefff Owenby

Whenever I ran into the kitchen looking for a bologna sandwich and some Kool-Aid Mom was ready with the pitcher. The 101 Strings Orchestra played on a living room stereo assaulting my ears with the

’60s Memories

Jefff Owenby

I would love to hear the rain on the window on a cold rainy night in our old house; I would love to be home in a living room full of family. With something sizzling

Take a WrestleMania Vacation

Kevin Decent

As I write this I am about to partake in the biggest vacation of my life, and it is all themed around WrestleMania. This will be my third trip to the grandest stage of them

Iconic Voice Behind He-Man John Erwin Has Died

The Retro Network

John Erwin, best known for the voice of He-Man, has died. TZ has reported that the 88-year-old passed away from natural causes on Dec. 20, 2024, at his California home. Erwin made his onscreen debut in

Iron Mike Tyson: The Punch-Out King Returns

Pitfall Gary

If you bring up “Iron Mike” to anyone who grew up in the 1980s they immediately know who you’re talking about. “Iron Mike” Tyson hit the boxing scene in 1985 and dominated the ring from

Fascinating Facts About Mr. T

The Retro Network

One of our favorite pop culture icons of the ’80s is Mr. T. The man has done a lot in his life, and we celebrate that by bringing you 12 things you may not know about him.

Hellmann’s Has Launched a Mayo-Inspired Cologne

The Retro Network

In a collaboration with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is releasing a new cologne called Will Levis No. 8, inspired by the scent of the brand’s famous mayonnaise. The fragrance features notes of lemon, coffee,

Happy 5th Anniversary Retro Network!

The Retro Network

On June 1st, 2019 The Retro Network went live online. Via a collaborative idea of founders Jason Gross (of Rediscover the 80s) and Mickey Yarber (of Retro Ramblings), the Network launched as a place to

The Best and Worst Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

The Retro Network

Everybody loves a good parade, especially the Macy’s Day Parade. Most of us, at least once in our lives, attended the Macy’s Day Parade in Person. Then you go to relative’s house for a big

History of The Satanic Panic

Karen Flieger

Before I get into the chronology of what got us from the 1960’s counter culture to the book, toy, and music bans of the 1980’s and 1990’s. I wanted to put into context why I

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the ’80s (and late ’70s)

OldSchool80s

Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but

SepTMNTber – Mutant Mayhem Review

Brian Cave

At last, we’ve reached the Turtles’ latest feature film—Mutant Mayhem! I’ve been looking forward to seeing this for so long. Ever since the first images of the movie came out, with that crazy new art

SepTMNTber – Out of the Shadows Review

Brian Cave

On paper, Out of the Shadows tried really hard to correct the mistakes of the previous movie. Shredder is the main villain without question; he teams up with Krang, he has Baxter Stockman working for

SepTMNTber – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Review

Brian Cave

I can’t think of a single person who had any faith in this Turtles movie. Let’s count down all the things that went wrong with it before it even came out. For these three reasons

Do You Remember Stuckey’s?

Mickey Yarber

If your family ever took one of those summer road-trip vacations, you likely encountered Stuckey’s somewhere along your route. An oasis for highway travelers of any sort, Stuckey’s offered a place to rest, gas up,