To celebrate The Retro Network’s 4th birthday on June 1, we asked our staff and followers to call the TRN hotline and leave a voicemail telling a memory of a memorable birthday. All of the voicemails were combined into a very fun Birthday Party Special podcast for all listeners. Listen as we take many trips down memory lane!
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Happy 4th Birthday and here’s to many, many more!