Retro Ramblings
Banned in the USA and At Home
Way back in the wonderful year of 1990, I was twelve years old and starting to find my own way as far as music went. I had grown up traveling with my old man and CONTINUE READING…
Music
News
Paramount+ Has Added 50 Classic Episodes of MTV Unplugged
For music fans of a certain age, MTV Unplugged holds a special place in their hearts. With the first episode airing in 1989, the series has produced some of the most memorable live performances in CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 11 | Top Five Super Bowl Moments
It’s February…which means we’re in the month of LOVE! Ken and Chad have you covered with their icebreaker topic, which features a random selection of songs with the word LOVE in the title. For this CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 10 | The Funko Pops We Need
Episode 10 of the Retro Resurgence features two special guests, friends of the TRN Community Karen Flieger (@retrodolls77) and Chris Bailey (@beatles_toybox). The gang discuss all the major movies celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025, including CONTINUE READING…
Podcast
The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 9 | Favorite 1990’s Movie Soundtracks
Happy 2025 folks! We hope you had the best Holiday season. The first episode of the new year rolls right along. The guys share a bit of how their Holiday season treated them, and Chad’s CONTINUE READING…
Article
High Fidelity Film Celebrates Two Decades of Music and Misery
High Fidelity has the distinction of celebrating two milestone anniversaries this year. Nick Hornby’s bestselling novel, published in 1995, is celebrating 25 years. The film, released in 2000, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For those CONTINUE READING…
Geek Out Podcast
Geek Out! Podcast, Ep. 5: Boy Bands with William Bruce West
William Bruce West knows boy bands of the 90’s like no one else. He analyzes the music, the history, the hype, the personalities and so much more as we give this pop music phenomenon the CONTINUE READING…
Article
Top ’80s Songs with Royalty in the Title
With the Royal Family in the news quite a bit lately, I thought I would share my list about ’80s Songs with Royalty in the Title. We are talking about a decade which featured prominent CONTINUE READING…
News
The Rolling Stones Are Getting a Trading Card Set From Panini
Panini America is producing “the first fully-licensed career spanning trading card set” for the Stones, featuring the band members; variations of their logo; stage designs; cover artwork; and concert/tour documentary posters. The deal with the CONTINUE READING…
Video
Wax Pack Flashback: New Kids On The Block (1989)
Adam is opening up a pack of New Kids On the Block trading cards by TOPPS from 1989 and sharing his memories of the worldwide pop sensations. This pack contained 8 cards and 1 sticker.
Article
Remembering the Icons
Ah, the ’90s—a time when boybands weren’t just musical groups; they were heartthrobs, setting stages on fire with their irresistible charm and magnetic appeal. These suave crooners’ smooth vocals, slick dance moves, and dreamy looks CONTINUE READING…
Video
Wax Pack Flashback: ProSet SuperStars Series 2 (1991)
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam says farewell to original Wax Pack Flashback host, Jason Gross and continues Season 3 by opening a pack of ProSet SuperStars Series 2 trading cards from 1991. CONTINUE READING…
Greatest Lists
Greatest Lists S2b The Final Show
Our final show where we countdown the last three positions in our countdown of the top 25 guitar solos of the 80’s. Eric is joined by a special guest host, Mickey Yarber, from The Retro CONTINUE READING…
Greatest Lists
Greatest Lists S2b #4 ‘Hot For Teacher’ by Van Halen
The second season of Greatest Lists continues with the Top 25 Guitar Solos of the 80s. Coming in at #4 on the list, chosen by host Jason, is “Hot For Teacher” by Van Halen from CONTINUE READING…
Greatest Lists
Greatest Lists S2b #5 ‘Mr. Scary’ by Dokken
The second season of Greatest Lists continues with the Top 25 Guitar Solos of the 80s. Coming in at #5 on the list, chosen by host Eric, is “Mr. Scary” by Dokken from the 1987 CONTINUE READING…
