Today’s show about that quintessential 1980s detective show, Magnum P.I. We talk about the shows creation, the actors and characters, and the future of the Magnum character. This being metagirl’s favorite TV show, she contributed not one, but two top 5 lists for this week’s show. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Magnum P.I., classic TV and Tom Selleck. You can find the forums at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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I feel so clever, the Halloween show is episode number 31. How cool is that? Oh well. Today’s show is a little different. Instead of the normal retro pop culture subject discussion, I have asked various contributors to share with me Halloween memories and stories. I am joined by Jonathan from Rotting Flesh Radio, Christopher Tupa from ctupa.com, the Zerbinator, Shellinator, and Joebinator from ZerbinCAST, metagirl from the Retroist Podcast, Brian Boone from Love Hate Society and of course retroist.com and Kill Screen aka Tom who is a big part of retroist.com. It was all going swimmingly until an uninvited guest showed up at the Retroist Studio I have here at my place. Triumph quickly turns to tragedy and my life will never be the same.

Despite that, it was a really fun show to put together (felt like doing a old time holiday special) and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss “The Retroist Halloween Special”. You can find the forums at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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Today’s show is all about the John Carpenter classic, “Halloween”. We talk about the conception, creation and reception of this horror classic. We discuss the actors involved, its abbreviated shooting schedule, the great music it has and of course its legacy of sequels and remakes. Jonathan is back again with a great Halloween tinged Retro Rewind that you are going to enjoy. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Carpenter’s “Halloween” and the Halloween Podcast. You can find the forums at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the Halloween TV classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” We talk about the creator of the Peanuts, Charles Schultz. We explore the origin of animated peanuts and trace the trajectory of the special, including it references in popular culture. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the amazing 80s horror film, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” We talk about the movie’s creator, Wes Craven and how he came up with the idea for Freddy and the Nightmare concept. We talk about the production, the stars, its jump to other media and a whole lot more. We are very luck this week. Jonathan has an interview with Nightmare Star, Heather Langenkamp . Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the Twilight Zone’s oft overlooked younger brother, Night Gallery. We talk about the shows creator, Rod Serling, the controversies around the show’s production and syndication, the music and the shows ever-changing format. Jonathan is back with a Halloween tinged Retro Rewind and metagirl is back with a great new Top 5 List. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Night Gallery. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the board game classic, Monopoly. We talk about its convoluted development process. We talk about its expansions, spin-offs and variants. Peachy and Darren are back with a review of every Monopoly game ever made for gaming consoles and we have a few surprises. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Monopoly. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the late 70s Arcade Classic “Space Invaders”. We talk about the company that built it, Taito. We talk about its influences and its legacy. How it did in Japan and the US and the differences with the various versions. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Space Invaders. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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On this week’s show we talk about the 1980s mini-series phenomenon “V”. We talk about how the series was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences. metagirl is back with the top 5 list, Kill Screen reviews the movie “Plan 9 from Outer Space” and Peachy and Darren chime in with a review of the V video game. As always, tt was a fun show to put together and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss V. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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Well we finally did it, a podcast on the video game classic, Donkey Kong. On today’s show we talk about how the game was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences. Jonathan is back with the Retro Rewind and Kill Screen talks about all those cool Donkey Kong toys and collectibles. It was a fun show to put together and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Donkey Kong. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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As you can see from the above art, we are adding a brand new feature to the podcast. Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa has joined the Retroist Team and will be including an illustration with each podcast. As you can see, the art evokes a perfect blend of whimsy and nostalgia. I am thrilled to have him aboard. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com.

Today’s show is about the 1980s TV action classic, Knight Rider. We talk about how the show was conceived, the characters and how well it did. We also discuss its many spin offs (including the most current) and the upcoming motion picture. Jonathan is back with the Retro Rewind and Kill Screen talks about all those cool Knight Rider toys and collectibles. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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Today’s show is about the 1980s television classic, Mr. Belvedere. We talk about the origin of the Belvedere character, his transition from book to movie to television. We also talk some of the best episodes, the actors and the show’s reception. metagirl is back with and illuminating top 5 list and Jonathan brings a real treat this week, an exclusive interview with Marsha Owens herself Ilene Graff. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

For more information about Ilene Graff please stop by The Official Ilene Graff website.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

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Today’s show is about the 1980s horror classic, Friday the 13th. We talk about the brains behind the film, its story, production and how well it did on the box office. metagirl is back with the top 5 list, KillScreen256 has a review of NES version of Friday the 13th and Jonathan is back with a jam packed Retro Rewind. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at jonathan@retroist.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the often overlook console, the Sega Master System. We talka bout the evolution of the system, its struggles and triumphs and of course the games. metagirl is back with the top 5 list. KillScreen256 wows us with system info and collector facts. Jonathan has escaped from the game grid of Tron and is launching a brand new segment called Retro Rewind. We have a new podcaster this week, Brian Boone, takes a peak at the wacky and wonderful in the world of Sega Games. It is a jam-packed show. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at jonathan@retroist.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the John Badham classic WarGames. We talk about the movie, how it got started, its cast and of course its early influence on computer culture. metagirl is back with a top 5 list of the best computer inspired movies. Kill Screen 256 does the definitive review of the WarGames sequel. Jonathan had some technical problems (I did not send him this week’s topic on time) and is still trying to escape from the Tron game grid, but we expect he will be back by next week. It’s a jam packed show and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at jonathan@retroist.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about that staple action show from the mid-1980s, The A-Team. We talk about the creations of the show, the shows characters and the upcoming movie. metagirl is back with a top 5 list of the best A-Team guest stars and we are introducing a new cast member this week. Kill Screen 256, who you may have met in the forums or read some of his posts, did an amazing segment on all of those wonderful A-Team toys. Jonathan has some technical problems and is still trying to escape from the MCP cone, but we expect he will be back by next week. It’s a jam packed show and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the 1980s movie classic, “Gremlins”. We discuss the origin of the gremlin, how the movie got created and its far reaching effect on movies and pop culture. Jonathan calls on his way back from Disney World with an honest to goodness interview with Gremlin’s star Zach Galligan. It’s a really big show and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the venerable granddaddy of Nintendo gaming, the Nintendo Entertainment System or NES. We talk about its creation in Japan, its ability to ignore the great North American Video game crash and its last influence on gaming culture. The show has great music, some retro commercials and a surprise or two thrown in to boot. Oh and we are launching a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the very first podcast discussion thread.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the half century old pop phenomenon, The Smurfs. We talk about their creator, Peyo, how he created the Smurfs, their spread across the world and their lingering presence. metagirl is back with a top 5 list and we play some great music and retro-commercials. Please excuse my pronunciation, especially on the foreign words. I had a bit of a mouth injury this week, but as they say … the show must go on.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about one of the greatest video games of all time Pac-man. On the show, we talk about its creation in Japan, its migration to America, its many ports and of course its contribution to popular culture. We got some great music. Jonathan is back with the Far Out Space Nuts and metagirl drops by with a top 5 list. I think this is my longest show to date, I hope you enjoy it.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the 80s legend, Pee-wee Herman. We talk about his origins, his meteoric ride and his embarrassing fall. Also on the show, Jonathan is back with a very special interview and metagirl talks about the top 5 episodes of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com.

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Today’s show is about the 1980s legend, The Cabbage Patch Kids. We talk about how the doll was created, how it was marketed, its rise and fall and its lingering presence in the toy market. We also play some songs, some commercials and some coverage of the infamous Cabbage Patch Riots. Oh and the almost as infamous Cabbage Patch Kid’s Christmas Special.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is about the too short lived video game console, the Colecovision. I talk about the Coleco company and how it got its start. How it got on the road to making the Colecovision, some first hand accounts of Colecovision usage and its ultimate demise. I also briefly touch on Coleco in the post “vision” years.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is about the cult TV show and soon to be major motion picture, “Land of the Lost”. I talk about the original series and its cast, the 1991 reboot and briefly touch on the upcoming film (spoiler and plot free). List fans rejoice, metagirl is back again, this time with the top 5 Land of the Lost episodes of all time. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the show.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist.

Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is about the life and career of the multi-talented Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy is best know for his work as Spock in the hit Sci-Fi series “Star Trek”, but he had worked on several other successful series as an actor as well as a director and has released multiple albums and books.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email Metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is about the history, the struggles and the demise of a formerly ubiquitous technology, the VCR. Jonathan’s Far Out Space Nuts are back again, this time he is exploring the genius of voice legend, Don LaFontaine. List fans can stay happy, metagirl is also back this week with the list of the top 5 best selling VHS tapes of all time. Due to a scheduling conflict, no Retroist Podcast will be posted next week, but we will be back the following week with even more Retro Fun!

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email Metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is about the less popular younger sister of the Atari 2600, the Atari 5200. I talk about the technology behind the system, its strengths and weaknesses, the games and its small contribution to 80s pop culture. List fans rejoice, metagirl is back again, this time with the 5 rarest Atari 5200 games of all time. Jonathan and the Far Out Space Nuts are at Hauntcon this week, but should be back next week with some more far out fun.

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Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to talk about? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email Metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is all the 80s cultural phenomenon, Miami Vice. I talk about the genesis of the show, its characters and actors, the music and of course the movie of the same name. This week metagirl is back again with her Top 5 Miami Vice Guest Stars and Jonathan calls in to discuss his feelings on Miami Vice fashions.

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Interesting in owning your own copy of Miami Vice? Visit Amazon and pick up Miami Vice: The Complete Series.

Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to uncover? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email Metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Today’s show is all about Scooby Doo, Where are You? I talk about about the history of the show, the actors who gave voice the legendary characters and touch briefly on the shows that were influenced by Scooby Doo. Jonathan is back again this week and he brought his love of Tiki culture with him. This week he reviews his favorite Scooby Doo episode, “A Tiki Scare Is No Fair“. New talent this week! I would like to welcome Metagirl to the crew. She is presenting the top 5 list this week and we are very pleased to have her aboard. The Retroist Podcast family keeps growing – we might need to build some new offices soon (especially with Jonathan using the storeroom for all his extra Tiki stuff).

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For more information about Tiki Culture check out http://www.tikicentral.com, interested in owning some Scooby magic? Visit Amazon and pick up Scooby Doo, Where Are You! – The Complete First and Second Seasons.

Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot, just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Have a movie, video or far out topic you would like Jonathan to uncover? Drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email Metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

Edit: I uploaded an earlier version of the podcast, but I corrected it now with a cleaned up version. So please re-download if you have not listened to it yet. This one is much better.

Today is an exciting show. Not only are we covering the 3 most famous Nintendo missteps (R.O.B, The Power Glove and the Virtual Boy), we also add a new member to the Retroist Podcast family. Jonathan from Rotting Flesh Radio is joining the cast of the show as our resident media reviewer. This week he does a great review of the Nintendo themed Fred Savage vehicle, “The Wizard“. After listening to his segment you will definitely need your own copy on DVD from Amazon (at 7 bucks it is like they are virtually giving them away).

I got a lot of great suggestions for shows over the last 2 week, but would love to hear more. So if you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com. If you have an idea for a movie or video you would like Jonathan to review, drop him an email at faroutspacenuts@rfrpodcast.com. You can click the player at the bottom of this post to listen to the show directly from the site or you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Enjoy the show.

Do you like cartoons? How about video games? Well you came to the right place. This week’s Retroist Podcast is about the CBS early 1980’s Saturday Morning Masterpiece “Saturday Supercade”, which hit the airwaves on September 17, 1983, and ran for two seasons. I talk about all the show segments (Frogger, Donkey Kong, Q-Bert, Donkey Kong Jr, Pitfall Harry, Space Ace and Kangaroo), play some commercials and throw in some surprises for good measure.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com. You can click the player at the bottom of this post to listen to the show directly from the site or you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Enjoy the show.

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I am proud to announce the premier of the Retroist Podcast. Today’s show is all about one of my favorite pop culture icons, “The Rubik’s Cube”. During the show we mention some fun facts about the Magic Cube, listen to some great old commercials and of course discuss the “Rubik, the Amazing Cube” animated series.

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