80s Archives : The Retro Network

Hop Down Memory Lane: Revisiting the Magic of Dot and the Kangaroo

There is one sound that has stuck with me almost all my life. It’s a short thip-thip-thip from a kangaroo as it talks to a little girl named Dot, but it turns out I didn’t

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 41 | Top Five Jean-Claude Van Damme Flicks

Chad Droze

Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master – the Muscles from Brussels. It’s Jean-Claude Van Damme Time! The

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

Chad Droze

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

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

Brian Cave

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

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 39 | Favorite TV Theme Songs 1970’s thru 2000’s

Chad Droze

Episode 39 drops NOW! We stay in the world of television again, but this time, Ken and Chad are remembering the classic, memorable earworms that we call TV THEME SONGS! Featuring classic tv shows from

Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling: The Cartoon That Body‑Slammed Saturday Mornings

Mickey Yarber

Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling turned Saturday mornings into a wild mix of cartoons, wrestlers, and pure eighties energy, creating a world where heroes flexed, villains plotted, and kids couldn’t look away.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 38 | Memorable Commercials from the 80’s & 90’s

Chad Droze

Episode 38 has Ken and Chad taking you down a nostalgic rabbit hole of fun, zany, and memorable commercials from the decade you grew up in. Ken tackles the 1980’s, and Chad takes the 1990’s

How T. J. Hooker Became a Cult Favorite

Mickey Yarber

T. J. Hooker delivered pure 80s action, complete with dramatic foot chases, squealing tires, and William Shatner running like the city depended on it. The show mixed grit, heart, and unforgettable swagger, and it still hits that retro sweet spot.

Why Super Mario Bros. 3 Was the Crown Jewel of the NES

Mickey Yarber

When Super Mario Bros. 3 hit North American shelves on February 12, 1990, it wasn’t just another sequel, it was a revolution. Developed by Nintendo’s legendary R&D4 team under the direction of Shigeru Miyamoto and

From Villain to Ranger: 6 Cool Action Movies Featuring Chuck Norris

The Retro Network

Raised in poverty and doubt, Chuck Norris transformed adversity into strength, building a career defined by iconic fights, disciplined training, and the quiet determination that made him an action‑movie legend.

Remembering Sidd Finch: Baseball’s Greatest April Fools’ Joke

Mickey Yarber

Sports Illustrated’s 1985 profile of Sidd Finch introduced a pitcher who could throw 168 miles per hour, captivating fans before revealing one of the greatest April Fools’ pranks in sports history.

The Golden Age of The Golden Girls

Mickey Yarber

With wit, warmth, and four iconic performances, The Golden Girls turned late‑night cheesecake and honest conversation into one of TV’s most enduring portraits of friendship and resilience.

7Up Gold: The Short-Lived Soda That Nobody Saw Coming

Mickey Yarber

7Up Gold arrived in 1988 like a fizzy curveball, a dark spiced soda from a brand known for clarity, creating one of the strangest, boldest, and most short lived experiments in soft drink history.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 37 | Weird Al Bracket Madness! Part 2

Chad Droze

The Madness is back baby!!! Episode 37 is here, and we’re back with Part 2 of our 4 part series in our “Weird Al” Bracket Madness Tournament – 64 of Al’s parody songs throughout his

Eternia Playset: The Crown Jewel of Masters of the Universe Toys

Mickey Yarber

Eternia was the crown jewel of Masters of the Universe, a towering three tower battleground so massive and rare that it became playground legend, the ultimate prize most kids only saw in catalogs and dreams.

The Neon Soaked Legacy of Miami Vice

Mickey Yarber

Miami Vice was more than a crime show. It was a neon soaked revolution that blended music, style, and attitude, turning 1980s television into something bold, cinematic, and unforgettable.

The Day After: The Movie That Shook America

Mickey Yarber

When The Day After premiered in 1983, it was more than a TV movie. It was a national shockwave that left viewers silent, shaken, and suddenly aware of how real the nuclear threat felt.