90s
Coca Cola’s Monsters of the Grid Iron
It was 1993 and I had just entered the 4th grade. My parents were at work and I was home from school likely for Columbus Day in early October. I remember it was a crisp CONTINUE READING…
Halloween
90s
The Top 10 Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Tales
The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials are Halloween and cultural institutions. Here are the Top 10 Treehouse of Horror tales of all-time. CONTINUE READING…
Articles
Retro Commercials: Elvira Halloween Coors Light Beer
I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials that CONTINUE READING…
Junk Food
Burger King Introduces the Ghost Pepper Whopper for a Limited Time
Burger King is celebrating the 2022 Halloween Season with the debut of the new Ghost Pepper Whopper with an Orange Bun! The Ghost Pepper Whopper features a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy queso, crispy jalapeños, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese, all on CONTINUE READING…
Check Out Those Ads!
Old Comic Book Ads: Halloween Edition
Normally Gary is the host of this recurring feature, but I asked if I could step in and take a crack at it for an all spooky edition. He kindly obliged, so I pulled a CONTINUE READING…
A2
Batman: The Long Halloween
Batman: The Long Halloween takes place in the early days of Batman. It follows Batman: Year One and sets the stage for all the super villains Batman fights throughout his career. Batman: The Long Halloween CONTINUE READING…
A The Retro Network
10 Great Halloween TV Specials You Need to Watch
Back in the day, before we had instant access at our fingertips to so much entertainment, holiday specials were appointment television. In most cases, a holiday special was only shown one time each year on CONTINUE READING…
Articles
Retro Commercials: Halloween Monster Cereals
I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials CONTINUE READING…
Articles
Fascinating Facts About Elvira
If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, then surely you’re familiar with the Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Elvira got her start after winning an audition to replace former “Fright Night” host Larry CONTINUE READING…
80s
Friday Flix: October 1982
The year is flying by and we are in October. A month when horror movies should rule the box office. There’s a decent amount of movies released in October 1982, but I only saw two CONTINUE READING… CONTINUE READING…
Articles
‘A Nightmare on My Street’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
One song I always remember in particular this time of year is “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. I had already been a fan of the pair from their 1987 debut CONTINUE READING…
Essay
Universal Monsters: A Retrospective in Toys
Like most toy collectors, I have a few collections within my overall toy collection. One of those collections is monster toys. Though technically Halloween season is their time to shine, I love seeing monsters on CONTINUE READING…
Essay
Remembering Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters
We didn’t have a Blockbuster in my town until I was in high school, and until then, there were only two other ways to get a movie that you didn’t buy at the mall. You CONTINUE READING…
Essay
The (Halloween) Movies That Made Us
The Season of the Witch is upon us! It’s the time of year when ghouls and goblins like to sit down and watch Halloween movies. While you can stream 100s of hours for the Peacock-tober CONTINUE READING…
Box Office 30
The Retro Network 2022 Halloween Special
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Retro Network 2022 Halloween Special marks the second time that shows across the network have come together to contribute to one special podcast. Your haunted hosts are Jason and Mickey of TRN Time CONTINUE READING…
