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Jason’s 5 Favorite G.I. Joe Episodes

This is part one of a two-part cross-over post from Jason & Mickey listing their 5 favorite episodes of the classic G.I. Joe Cartoon. Here’s Jason’s Top5 list, and you can see Mickey’s picks here.

GI Joe “The Revenge of Cobra” Review For It’s 35th Anniversary

Kevin Decent

“The Revenge of Cobra” was the second mini series spotlighting the new GI Joe toy line (along with this cartoon and the Marvel Comics series). Airing over five weekdays, from September 10-14, 1984 these

Top Scenes from ’80s Movies featuring a Bathtub or Shower

OldSchool80s

Whether you have realized it or not, throughout the history of cinema, there are many scenes that take place with a shower and/or bathtub as an essential part. Probably the most unforgettable and the first one

Motley Crue’s Dr Feelgood 30th Anniversary

Kevin Decent

It is shocking to think that this album is 30 years old this month. Even more shocking, every member of the band is still alive 30 years later. Dr. Feelgood was Motley Crue’s first album

Thursday Threesome #4: Top Gun, Robert Palmer, Michael Jackson

Eric Vardeman

We’re back again for the final installment of Thursday Threesome where we present three songs that are seemingly unrelated, let you watch/listen to the videos THEN reveal how they’re related. Ready? Let’s go! #1 “The

Stan Bush “The 80s” Music Video Is Here!

Jason Gross

For those of you who listen to the TRN Podcast, you’ll remember that we featured Stan Bush’s new single “The 80s” in Episode 010. We teased that the music video was going to be released

G.L.O.W. On Other Shows

Adam Pope

Netflix recently released GLOW Season 3 for the internet to consume and comment on. Full of 1980’s nostalgia and laughs, GLOW has become a phenomenon of streaming media, but how many viewers who love Alison

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

Brian Cave

In 1986, a movie came out featuring giant transforming robots traversing the cosmos, they search for a threat that could possibly mean the end of the universe. That movie, of course, was Gobots: Battle of the Rock Lords.

Retro Rerun Review: Who’s the Boss?

Brandon Leftridge

Welcome back to another stirring installment of Retro Rerun Review. This week, I attempt to answer the age old question we have all asked at one time or another: who, exactly, is the boss? The

Do You Remember Green Stamps?

Mickey Yarber

Raise your hand if you remember S&H Green Stamps. For those of you without telepathy, my hand is high in the air. That’s because I certainly remember Green Stamps. Now, for those of you

Who Did We Crush On?

Mickey Yarber

Carolyne Heldman Biggest crush? If we’re talking junior high, might have to say, Mary Lou Retton. I fell head over heels for that little spitfire during the ’84 Olympic games. She may very well be

Grunt! The Wrestling Movie Review

Adam Pope

I’ve always been a movie fan, but for just as long I’ve been fascinated by the world of professional wrestling. In fact, during my weekly visits to the video store I often stacked a

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

Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique 30th Anniversary

Kevin Decent

Many people are aware of “Fight for Your Right to Party”. A little less went “Intergalactic”. Falling in between is an album that was seen as a failure on release. Now it’s considered one of

Retro Rerun Review: Webster

Brandon Leftridge

The Show: Webster Ran for: 6 seasons. 150 episodes aired from 1983 to 1989. What it’s about: Webster was one of 23 sitcoms from the 1980s about a young black child (being played by a

Billy Idol Video Spotlight

Eric Vardeman

We shine this week’s spotlight on Billy Idol. Idol started his solo career right as MTV was starting to take off. My absolute favorite Idol song is also the first hit he scored in the