Podcast Archives : The Retro Network

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 34 | Top Songs With CITIES and STATES In The Title

Episode 34 for your listening pleasure! For Recurrent Events, Chad brings up the possible return of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise to Disney, and Ken discusses a film dropping in November to commemorate the

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122.5

Adam Pope

Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti joins Adam to discuss a Last Man Show Standing Battle between Spawn and Hellboy, a crazy day in the life of Marvel head honcho, Joe Quesada, reviewing Batgirl starring Cassandra

The WIZARD Files: ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin

Adam Pope

We’re talking with former and final ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin about his early days at Wizard in 2001, his rise through the editorial ranks at ToyFare to join “Team Comedy” and write Twisted ToyFare theatre.

Remember That Show? Ep. 43: The New Leave It To Beaver (1984)

Adam Pope

Adam and Will explore the history of Leave It To Beaver on television and it’s sequel series, Still The Beaver aka The New Leave It To Beaver. How did the quintessential TV family of the

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 33 | 1996 Time Capsule

Chad Droze

Episode 33 comin’ atcha! The guys begin the show picking out two predictions each for 2026. Then, it’s on to Recurrent Events, where Ken discusses many video games from a wide variety of consoles and platforms

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122

Adam Pope

Adam is joined by Phillip Sevy to discuss Michael Turner’s return to comics, the wonders of Planetary, a lost Kevin Smith comic book project and more geeky fun. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121.5

Adam Pope

Will and Adam dive into the bonus CrossGen Primer packed in with the issue to uncover the secrets of the Sigil, discuss a Last Woman Standing Battle between Elektra and Batgirl, explore the popularity of

Wide World of Toys | Episode 3 – The Hasbro WWF Toyline Retrospective

Chad Droze

Episode 3 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he welcomes his co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Chad to the show! The guys will discuss and reminisce about

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 32 | Retro Resurgence RUMBLE with Mickey from TRN

Chad Droze

Our First Episode of 2026, and since it’s ROYAL RUMBLE Month, let’s do some RUMBLING ourselves. We bring in the Rumble Show format originator, The Retro Network Co-Founder Mickey to serve as special guest referee

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121 UNCUT Patreon Preview

Adam Pope

In this special Patreon Preview edition of WIZARDS you will experience the UNCUT discussion of Wizard issue 121, featuring 30 minutes of bonus conversation, usually available only to our Patrons! Join Adam and Will as

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | BONUS: Kevin Smith Spectacular (2001)

Adam Pope

Will and Adam are joined by Kevin Smith mega fans, Lee Eberhart and Kevin Decent to discuss the Wizard Kevin Smith Spectacular from 2001, exploring the View Askew cinematic universe. Hear their personal stories of

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – BONUS SHOW | 2025 In Memoriam Tribute Episode

Chad Droze

Ken and Chad are here to wrap up 2025 and give their thanks, look back at some predictions made earlier in the year, and remember six more pop culture icons and influencers who left us

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 120.5

Adam Pope

Will and Adam discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Daredevil and Doctor Mid-Nite, Wizard’s rankings of the best non-superhero comics, the rise of artist Greg Horn, explore the most popular collectibles at cons in

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 31 | The 2025 Retro Resurgence Christmas GRAB BAG Episode

Chad Droze

It’s our CHRISTMAS Episode! Our 2nd Annual! For Recurrent Events – we discuss another JAWS piece of memorabilia before 2025 lets out, and a return of The Muppet Show in February. Then, its one of our favorite show formats

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 120

Adam Pope

YOU are the fill-in WIZARDS co-host joining Adam as he flies solo on this episode of the podcast (Don’t worry, William Bruce West will be back for the 1/2 episode!). Explore the crazy path to

Wide World of Toys | Episode 2 – Five Great Christmas Presents From Childhood!

Chad Droze

Episode 2 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he gets into all the Christmas feels, and brings you 5 great gifts that he received as a kid back

Remember That Show? Ep. 41: WMAC Masters (1995)

Adam Pope

It’s a hard hitting, side-splitting, ninja stomping episode of Remember That Show? as Adam and Will enter the arena to discuss WMAC Masters, the scripted competition series from 1995 that brought real martial artists into