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The Short Life of the Chevy Chase Show

In the crowded and competitive world of 1990s late-night television, The Chevy Chase Show stands out. Not for its longevity or acclaim, but for its spectacularly short and disappointing run. Airing on Fox in 1993, the show

Comic Books

Knightfall: The Breaking and Rebuilding of Batman

Mickey Yarber

Knightfall was the storyline that shattered Batman to his core, a brutal early‑’90s epic that broke the Dark Knight’s body, tested his legacy, and forced Gotham to confront what happens when its greatest hero finally falls.

TRN Drive-In Podcast: Major Payne (1995)

The Retro Network

Released from the vault, we’re proud to present the classic TRN Drive-In episode featuring the movie Major Payne from 1995. This episode was only available to Patreon subscribers until now. Our dearly departed friend

Fascinating Facts About Nick At Nite

Mickey Yarber

If you grew up in the late ’80s or ’90s, chances are your bedtime routine included brushing your teeth, grabbing a snack, and falling asleep to the soothing glow of Nick at Nite. With its

The Easy‑Bake Oven Gave Us Tiny Cakes and Big Memories

Mickey Yarber

Mom didn’t always welcome your presence in the kitchen, and occasionally, she even had the gall to claim your old pots and pans symphonies, performed in wooden spoon G-minor, weren’t quite the delicious aural treat you remember

AOL Is Putting An End To It’s Dial-Up Internet Service

The Retro Network

For many people who grew up in the 1990s, they remember the beeps and buzzes of the AOL online service starting up as much as they remember any other sounds of the era. Now, after living far

Pizza Hut’s Bigfoot Pizza: The Pizza So Big it Fed a Generation

Mickey Yarber

In the golden age of over-the-top fast food promotions, few items loomed as large, literally and culturally, as Pizza Hut’s Bigfoot Pizza. Launched in 1993, this rectangular behemoth wasn’t just a meal; it was a

Super Soaker 50: The Backyard Blaster That Ruled the Decade

Mickey Yarber

In the summer of 1990, backyards across America were transformed into splash zones thanks to a revolutionary new take on an old toy: the Super Soaker 50. Sleek, pressurized, and wildly powerful compared to the

Woodstock ’94: 2 More Days of Peace, Music, and Mud

Mickey Yarber

In August 1994, 25 years after the original Woodstock defined a generation, a new wave of music lovers descended on a muddy field in Saugerties, New York, for a revival that was part tribute, part

Choose Your Own Adventure Is Bringing Back the Magic With the Retro Box

The Retro Network

For anyone who grew up flipping pages and making split-second decisions that could lead to treasure, time travel, or total disaster, Choose Your Own Adventure books were more than stories, they were experiences. Now, thanks

Retro Ramblings: Wendy’s SuperBar and a Buffet of Memories

Mickey Yarber

In the fast-food world of burgers, fries, and drive-thrus, Wendy’s SuperBar was like an oasis in the desert. It launched in the late 1980s and peaked in the early ’90s, and it was an attempt

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 21 | RR Rumble – Arnold vs Sly

Chad Droze

Episode 21 of the Retro Resurgence Podcast is here, and what a hearty heaping of Americana we are piling onto your plate. First off, in our icebreaker, we discuss historic and patriotic moments in both

Hulk Hogan and the Heel Turn That Shocked the Wrestling World

Mickey Yarber

In all the history of professional wrestling, few moments have rivaled the seismic shock of Hulk Hogan’s heel turn at WCW Bash at the Beach on July 7, 1996. For over a decade, Hogan had

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 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

11 Times Music Artists Totally Sold Out In TV Commercials

Jason Gross

You’ve got a hit song. You’re a pop icon or rock star. You sell out hundreds of arenas across the globe. What’s the next logical thing you do? Sell out in a TV commercial for massive amounts of cash!

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 18 | RR Theater Presents: UHF (1989)

Chad Droze

Episode 18 comin at ya! In this week’s icebreaker “Get to Know You” the guys learn each other’s favorite sports teams and answer some other sports related questions. Main Topic: Retro Resurgence Theater Presents: UHF