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The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 27 | The 2025 Halloween Grab Bag Episode

The Retro Resurgence Proudly Presents….the 2025 Halloween Spooktacular Trick or Treat Grab Bag Episode. As per the norm with our grab bag format, we’ve got several appropriately themed segments to hit you with this Spooky

Michael Jackson’s Thriller: Little Known Facts About the Iconic Music Video

Pitfall Gary

Micheal Jackson, the King of Pop, was a huge star from a young age. The creation of MTV and Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video propelled him onto another level. His music videos were always a

The 80’s Halloween Video Countdown

Eric Vardeman

It’s the Halloween season, one of my favorite times of the year! What better way to celebrate than with an 80’s music video countdown. While there are some music videos out there that are totally

‘A Nightmare on My Street’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince

OldSchool80s

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

My Favorite ’90s Music Videos

Karen Flieger

Music videos have been a part of my life since I was a very young child. The first time I ever saw MTV was at my grandparents’ house in Chicago. I don’t remember watching cable

I Want My (Network) TV! – Music Video Premieres in Prime Time

Karen Flieger

This past Wednesday, while I was listening to The Retro Network’s WIZARDS podcast, something in the “Wave Rider” segment tickled my eardrums with recognition. It also reminded me of a big trend that occurred primarily

Def Leppard Video Spotlight

Eric Vardeman

Long before the album Hysteria – the hard rock version of Thriller as producer Robert “Mutt” Lange referred to it – Def Leppard was a part of the new wave of British heavy metal hailing

Huey Lewis & The News Video Spotlight

Eric Vardeman

Huey Lewis & The News is one of those acts that you might think had a couple of hits in the 80’s until you really start to think about it. Truth be told, they had

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

Duran Duran Video Spotlight

Eric Vardeman

The first two cassette tapes that I ever bought were Midnight Madness by Night Ranger and Duran Duran’s Seven and The Ragged Tiger. Two VERY different bands but I’m unashamed to say I loved Duran

Our Favorite Old School Music Videos

Mickey Yarber

Welcome back to another TRN Round Table. It’s where we get together and share our thoughts on the same subject. Earlier this week, the latest episode of the TRN Podcast featured Jason, Mickey, and Eric