The ’90s were a treasure trove of major trends, best exemplified by the decade’s iconic films – think Clueless, She’s All That, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Chokers, ponytails, hair accessories, baby tees, CONTINUE READING…
We’re spending the end of summer in HELL as we release this episode of 90’s Super Cinema from the fiery depths of our Patreon exclusive podcast archives. Adam, Michael & Pete explore the special effects CONTINUE READING…
We’re joined by Lee Markowitz to explore the 1998 Wizard Batman Special, where we discuss the 10 Best Batman Stories, learn crazy Bat-Trivia, get the inside scoop from Denny O’Neil and so much more! Get CONTINUE READING…
In this jam-packed mini-episode we discuss a Casting Call for The Darkness movie, review Dale Keown’s PITT issues 16 & 17, read Kevin Smith pitches for comic book movies and so much more. This episode CONTINUE READING…
It’s the launch of a new podcast on The Retro Network! Adam Pope and William Bruce West ask if you Remember That Show? Each month they’ll be exploring an obscure or forgotten TV series from CONTINUE READING…
If you’ve read my writing online over the past 15 years or listened to any of my many (some would say too many) podcast projects, you know that I love collecting VHS tapes. I have CONTINUE READING…
We’re joined by film critic, William Bibbiani from the Critically Acclaimed Network to discuss who would win in a superhero bar brawl, Dan Jurgens and JRJR relaunching THOR, Kevin Smith in comics, the best 90’s CONTINUE READING…
In June of 1984, Nickelodeon saw its first major transition. Cy Schneider, the network’s original president retired. His successor would change Nickelodeon’s direction from parent approved to “kid” focused. Not “young people”-focused, not “child-focused” KID-focused. CONTINUE READING…
In this special interview, Jeff & Adam are joined by Steven Riggs, another Goofy height character from their days at the California Disney parks who went on to work at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney, tour CONTINUE READING…
We’re Back! AGAIN! In this episode, Jeff interviews Adam about his recent visit to Disneyland and California Adventure, where he saw the current state of character performance in the parks. Listen to the “The Return CONTINUE READING…
We explore the Wizard Casting Call for a Kyle Rayner Green Lantern movie and read reviews for books like X-Factor, Wonder Woman by John Byrne and Terry Moore’s Strangers In Paradise. Plus, the Top 10 CONTINUE READING…
Adam is joined by listener, Chris Bailey to discuss Wizard’s picks for the ultimate superhero team, Rob Liefeld’s Awesome Entertainment, a new direction for the X-Men and Gen 13 in 1998, the unproduced Captain America CONTINUE READING…
Welcome to Superhero Summer! The mystery is UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault for all to enjoy as Michael, Pete and Adam discuss the 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men from Universal Pictures. You’ll learn the comic CONTINUE READING…
I cannot think of a better example of the quintessential Saturday morning cartoon than He-man and the Masters of the Universe. It had everything a kid could ask for as part of their weekend plans: CONTINUE READING…
The ’90s were a golden era for movies and a decade of innovation. That’s why the 1990s have brought us so many spectacular films which still hold up and have become instant classics. Grab some CONTINUE READING…
We review the 3 launch titles from the Cliffhanger! imprint: Danger Girl, Battle Chasers and Crimson, then explore Wizard’s reviews of Heroes For Hire, Green Arrow, Major Bummer and Transmetropolitan. Plus, Mort of the Month, CONTINUE READING…
More excitement from Wizard’s 1997 year-end blockbuster issue as we explore hilarious letters from comic book pros like Jim Lee and Joe Quesada, tip-toe through the minefield that is Wizard’s Top 10 Politically Incorrect Heroes CONTINUE READING…
Twenty five years ago, Independence Day was released in theaters and a new modern classic was born. Even though most everyone who visits The Retro Network has likely seen the film, there may be some CONTINUE READING…
Welcome to Superhero Summer! UNLEASHED from the Patreon asylum to your bat-ears is our review of Batman Forever from 1995, which was originally part of our exclusive 90’s Super Cinema series. Join Michael, Adam and CONTINUE READING…
We’re joined by former Wizard cartoonist, Brian Douglas Ahern to hear his unbelievable story of jumping from Comics Buyer’s Guide to The Guide To Comics. Plus behind the scenes stories on creating the iconic Wizard CONTINUE READING…
Oh the calamities…Disasters from the exhilarating highs of airborne disaster movies to the dramatic sea depths and everything in between. In those halcyon years of the 1970s, those masters – and mistresses – of disaster CONTINUE READING…
We examine a Sin City movie Casting Call from 1997, discover an exclusive Heroes Return variant cover, get to know Randy Queen of Darkchylde fame. Plus comic reviews in The Skinny, contest giveaways, top 10 CONTINUE READING…
Before Nickelodeon became the Nickelodeon 80’s kids know and love, it was called C3 or “The Pinwheel Channel”. It was part of an experiment from Warner Amex called Qube and was first tested in Columbus, CONTINUE READING…
The Shopping Mall was once an essential destination especially for those of us who grew up from the late-70s through the ’90s. The shopping aspect has been more-or-less replaced by online retailers, but the social CONTINUE READING…
The first half of Greatest Lists Season 2 has concluded but hosts Eric and Jason are back to select their honorable mentions. Before the 10 tracks that didn’t make the countdown are revealed, the hosts CONTINUE READING…
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