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Space Ghost (Retro Special): The Saturday Morning Podcast

Space Ghost Okay, so here’s the story: A super hero of unknown origin and seemingly super natural, has adventures in the deepest reaches of space against a rogue’s gallery of nasty baddies. And then he’s

Knight Rider is Getting a 4K Ultra HD Release

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The iconic 1980s sci-fi action series Knight Rider is making a high-octane comeback. Starting July 22, 2025, fans can own Knight Rider: The Complete Series in stunning 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, marking the first time

MeTV Is Now Airing Old Episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom

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Get ready to answer the call of the wild again! Starting Sunday, July 6, 2025, MeTV is bringing back one of television’s most iconic nature series: Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Airing every Sunday morning

Mattel Is Reviving the Fright Zone Playset

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In a move that has longtime MOTU fans buzzing, Mattel is relaunching the iconic Fright Zone playset, first released in 1985. The updated version of the playset will be available starting July 1, 2025, through

Top 10 Movies for Independence Day

Pitfall Gary

Before we jump into the top retro movies for Independence Day, let’s have a quick history lesson. Nothing says America like the 4th of July. It’s the celebration of the Thirteen Colonies victory from the

Back to the Future: A TRN Round Table

Pitfall Gary

Few films have left a mark on pop culture quite like Back to the Future. Released in 1985, Robert Zemeckis’ time-traveling adventure wasn’t just a box office smash, it became a generational touchstone. From its

Back to the Future Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary Collector’s Set

Pitfall Gary

Hot Wheels Debuts Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Collector’s Set Hot Wheels is revving up nostalgia with a brand-new Back to the Future 40th Anniversary set, launching in 2025! As the beloved film hits

New Back to the Future Funko Pops Drop in 2025

Pitfall Gary

This is heavy! Back to the Future Funko Pops Are Coming in August 2025 Fire up the flux capacitors, because Funko is taking us Back to the Future. Funko has officially announced a brand-new wave

When Ernest Went to Splash Mountain

Mickey Yarber

Before the rise of influencers and viral ride-throughs, there was Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain, a gloriously goofy, half-hour TV special that aired on July 7, 1989, just days before the grand opening of Splash

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 20 | RR Jeopardy – Summer Edition

Chad Droze

Episode 20! The Inaugural RR Summer Episode! A whole lotta nostalgia packed into one summertime themed episode. Listen to the guys battle as they play a few rounds of RR Jeopardy for the bragging rights

The Flintstone Kids ‘Just Say No’ Special: The Saturday Morning Podcast

Christopher Jay

The Flintstone Kids Back in the 1980s, everyone, and I mean everyone, was trying to spread one simple message: Drugs Are Bad! There were a ton of PSAs telling kids to leave narcotics alone. Celebrities

Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special Coming this Holiday Season

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Charles Entertainment Cheese, better known to millions of kids and adults as Chuck E. Cheese is getting his own animated Christmas Special, titled The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special The Christmas special is billed as

Earnhardt (2025): A Must Watch for Every NASCAR Fan

Pitfall Gary

When I first heard about the Dale Earnhardt documentary, simply titled Earnhardt I was interested in watching it but not sure I would. I am (or at least was) a huge fan of NASCAR. I

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 19 | Athlete Cameos in Popular TV Shows

Chad Droze

Episode 19 has arrived! Ken’s Icebreaker “Get to Know You” will make you hungry with lots of food-related pick-ems! For our Main Topic, Chad’s choice this week finds the guys giving a synopsis of various episodes

TRN Round Table: Vacations and Road Trips

Mickey Yarber

The fine folks from all around the Network have come together to share stories of memorable vacations and road trips throughout the years. We’re combining them all into one long, omnibus-like post for you to

Drugs R Bad: The Saturday Morning Podcast

Christopher Jay

Danger Mouse (UK) Back in the 1980s, there was a problem: Drugs! There was an effort to shelter the kids from the threat. There was an effort to equip them against peer pressure. Here now

Hey Kids, Heavy Metal is Back

Kevin Decent

No, not the music genre (although based on a recent number one album, that might be true as well). The classic “world’s greatest illustrated magazine” Heavy Metal is back on the newsstands and comic shops