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Retromade
by Retromade
Welcome to the Retromade Podcast, where we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture.Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we’ll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue to resonate with us today.Get ready to reminisce about the music that dominated the charts, from the hair metal of Guns N’ Roses to the pop hits of Madonna and Michael Jackson. We’ll also take a look at the fads and trends that defined the era, from the neon colors of fashion to the boombox on every street corner.But it’s not just about the big names and big moments. We’ll also dive deep into the lesser-known corners of 80s and 90s culture, from cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club and Big
Episodes
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Season 2 Finale: John Hughes - Shermer High & Beyond
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of Retromade! Today, we wrap up the long journey through writing and directing works of John Hughes in the 80s & 90s. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe:...
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Reach the Rock (LAST John Hughes written & produced movie + the 1998 memories) | S2E29
The FINAL movie of the John Hughes season, we’ll be heading back to 1998 to cover his last writing credit of the 90s today - a movie I’ll bet you’ve not heard of, let alone seen - Reach the Rock and of course some 1998 memories to set the scene. I hope you like the episode even if you haven’t…
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101 Dalmatians - 1996 Live-Action | S2E28 (Glenn Close Kills It!)
Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1996 to revisit 101 Dalmatians, Disney’s live-action take on the animated classic, complete with Glenn Close going full Cruella. Let’s get into whether this remake earns its spots or just rides the original’s coattails. I’m excited to have...
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BONUS: Patrick Swayze's Legacy & New Book with Sue Tabashnik | S1B2
This is a very unique bonus episode of Retromade. Today, we’re gonna take a little detour and travel back to talk about one of our Ultimate Everymen from Season 1 - Patrick Swayze! My guest today is Sue Tabashnik - Sue is an author and devoted Patrick Swayze historian whose five books (most...
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Baby's Day Out | S2E27
Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1994, when pop culture was firing on all cylinders, to revisit Baby's Day Out, a movie that dares to ask: what if a baby could outwit three grown criminals without even trying? We’ll get into the chaos, the cartoon logic, and whether this one...
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She's Having a Baby | S2E26
Today we’re heading back to 1988 to revisit She's Having a Baby, a more personal entry from John Hughes, where he steps in as both writer and director. It’s a look at marriage, expectations, and growing up…with a little bit of that Hughes humor and anxiety mixed in. And as always, we’ll check in…
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The Wildest Hughes Double Feature EVER (The Secret Life of Nikola Tesla AND Home Alone 3) | S2E25
Welcome back to Retromade, where we dive into the movies and moments that shaped our pop culture past. Today we’re rewinding to BOTH 1980 AND 1997 to cover movies that showcase the massive shifts Hughes’ career took, starting with his FIRST movie writing credit: The Secret Life of Nikola Tesla...
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Pretty in Pink | S2E24
Today we’re heading to 1986 and revisiting Pretty in Pink , the John Hughes’ class-conscious teen romance that gave us unforgettable fashion, an iconic soundtrack, and one of the most debated love triangles of the decade…depending on if you’re team Blane or team Duckie. My guest today will sound...
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Some Kind of Wonderful | S2E23
Today we’re heading back to 1987 for Some Kind of Wonderful - John Hughes’ gender-flipped spin on the Pretty in Pink formula. It’s got unrequited love, drum solos, diamond earrings, and that classic Hughes mix of angst and heart. We’ll dig into the movie, the music, and the era when every teen in...
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | S2E22
I’ve got one more holiday movie for ya… Today, we’re heading back to 1989 and spending the holidays with the Griswolds. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of those movies that somehow gets funnier—and more relatable—the older you get. From family chaos and workplace letdowns to the...
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Miracle on 34th Street (1994) | S2E21
Today we’re heading into holiday territory with the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street, the version that tried to bring Kris Kringle into the ‘90s and ended up becoming its own nostalgic time capsule. Let’s dig into the movie, the era and why this version still delivers cozy Christmas vibes...
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Home Alone | S2E20
We’re heading back to 1990 to revisit one of the greatest holiday classics of all time: Home Alone. In this episode, we unpack the movie’s enduring magic, from booby traps to unforgettable one-liners, and take a playful detour into some pop culture trivia from 1990. I'm I'm joined by returning...
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BONUS: Tupac Shakur's Legacy & New Book with Jeff Pearlman | S2B2
This is a very unique bonus episode. Today, we’re gonna find out what happens when one of America’s best sports biographers turns his lens on one of hip-hop’s most misunderstood legends. My guest today is Jeff Pearlman, the NY Times bestselling author, with a new book Only God Can Judge Me: The...
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | S2E19
We’re heading back to 1992 — a year of slapstick traps, Talkboys, and turtle doves — to revisit Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It’s bigger, louder, and somehow even more chaotic than the original, set against the perfect early-’90s backdrop of neon windbreakers, Crystal Pepsi, and boy bands just...
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles | S2E18
Today, we go back to 1987 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles! I’m happy to be joined by returning guest, Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. He's also got an upcoming series...
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Dutch | S2E17 (lesser known Hughes Thanksgiving road trip movie)
Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Dutch—to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving! Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast Join the fun:...
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National Lampoon's Class Reunion | S2E16 (Bet you didn't realize this existed!)
Today we’re rewinding to 1982—a year packed with iconic hits and trends—but instead of E.T. or Fast Times, we’re looking at a National Lampoon experiment that didn’t quite land: Class Reunion. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or Listen:...
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Flubber | S2E15 (A Show First! - Don’t Skip It)
Today we’re diving into 1997’s Flubber—a John Hughes–penned remake. I’ll tell you I experienced a first in show history watching this movie…stay tuned to find out ;) Introducing new guest to the show: Dustin Melbardis from The Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. He's been on the show since 2021 and...
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National Lampoon's European Vacation | S2E14
Pack your bags and grab your phrasebook—we’re heading back to 1985 for the 40th anniversary of National Lampoon’s European Vacation. We’ll relive the Griswold's’ chaotic trek across the continent while also diving into pop culture that defined the mid-’80s. Returning to the show is Zo from Back...
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BONUS: Teen Wolf via "Back Look Cinema" | S2B1
Today as a bonus episode, listen to my guest appearance on Back Look Cinema, the podcast with Zo: Teen Wolf - the 40th anniversary! You can check out all his awesome stuff at https://www.backlookcinema.com/. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or...
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Weird Science | S2E13
40th ANNIVERSARY: Today we’re booting up 1985’s Weird Science—a teen fantasy where two nerds use a computer, a doll, and a lightning storm to create the woman of their dreams. It’s chaotic, cringey, and peak John Hughes in all the best and weirdest ways. Today's guests are Chad Robinson and…
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Nate and Hayes, aka Savage Islands (with Tommy Lee Jones) | S2E12
Today we’re sailing back to 1983 for Nate and Hayes, the pirate adventure you probably missed—starring a swashbuckling Tommy Lee Jones, colonial chaos, and more explosions than you'd expect from a forgotten film. And don't forget the 1983 trivia in the time capsule segment. Ryan Rebalkin - whom I...
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Curly Sue | S2E11
Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Curly Sue—John Hughes’ final film as a director. It’s got street scams, sentimentality, and one very scrappy kid with big hair and even bigger heart. I’m excited to introduce a new guest to the show: Andrew from The Nostalgia...
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National Lampoon's Vacation | S2E10
This is your Summer Kickoff episode covering a very apt Hughes-written screwball road trip comedy that spawned 5 sequels - National Lampoon’s Vacation from 1983! Returning to the show are Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast - You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also...
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Career Opportunities | S2E9
Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1991 to discuss a lesser known Hughes flick—Career Opportunities. Returning to the show is Sean Malloy formerly of “I Must Break This Podcast” covering one of my favorite action stars, Dolph Lundgren Check him out on The Last of the Action...
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Sixteen Candles | S2E8
Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1984 to revisit Sixteen Candles—the film that launched a thousand crushes and immortalized teenage awkwardness in this John Hughes classic and the unforgettable pop culture landscape of ‘84. Returning to the show are two of my favorite...
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Beethoven | S2E7
Today we’re digging into the 1992 family comedy, Beethoven. Bet you never realized it was written by John Hughes, did ya? We’ll talk about the oddly dark plot(?) and its surprising box office success to unpack why this messy movie somehow became a staple of early ’90s kid culture. My guest today...
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Dennis the Menace | S2E6
Today, we go back to 1993 to revisit Dennis the Menace, the classic comic strip troublemaker who comes to life with nonstop chaos. I’m thrilled to introduce you to new guest, Amy Lewis of the Pop Culture Retrospective podcast, which she started 5 years ago as a way of dealing with the grief that...
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off | S2E5
Today, we go back to 1986 to celebrate Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the ultimate teen fantasy of skipping school in style. So buckle up, because as Ferris says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Joining me today are Kevin and Eric from…
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Mr. Mom | S2E4
Today, we go back to 1983 to explore how a John Hughes-penned classic captured the era’s shifting family dynamics and remains a fan favorite today with Mr. Mom! I’m joined by returning guest, Craig Cohen, of The G.O.A.T. - a Brian De Palma Fan Podcast. Originally from the east coast, Craig now...
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The Great Outdoors | S2E3
Today, we go back to 1988 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for a hilarious and heartwarming getaway with The Great Outdoors! We'll also spin the time capsule wheel for memories of 1988! I'm joined by returning guest, Jared Tockstein, from The Hyper Space: Podcasting in the...
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Uncle Buck | S2E2
Join us as we travel back to August 1989 to investigate Uncle Buck, the John Hughes comedy that gave us John Candy at his finest, a young Macaulay Culkin, and one unforgettable giant pancake. We'll dive into the film’s impact as well as the time capsule memories of 1989! I'm joined by returning...
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The Breakfast Club | S2E1
In the season 2 debut episode, we travel back to February 1985 for the 40th ANNIVERSARY of The Breakfast Club! We're in for quite the treat with a whole season of John Hughes: Shermer High & Beyond! And let me know what you think of the new "spin" on the time capsule 😉 Ryan Rebalkin - whom I…
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Season 2: John Hughes - Shermer High and Beyond
This season on Retromade, we're heading to Shermer High and Beyond with the films of John Hughes! From teen angst and heartfelt comedy to road trip disasters and epic family vacations, Hughes' movies shaped a generation—and still resonate today. We’ll revisit iconic hits, uncover hidden gems, and...
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Season 1 Finale: The Utlimate Everymen (Kurt Russell & Patrick Swayze)
Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Retromade! Today, we wrap up our celebration of Kurt Russell and Patrick Swayze, the "Ultimate Everymen" of cinema. Get ready for one last look at their iconic careers. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or Listen:...
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Tequila Sunrise | S1E41
LAST MOVIE of the SEASON: In this episode, we travel back to December 1988 for the crime/drama/romance movie, Tequila Sunrise, with our everyman, Kurt Russell. And as always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on...
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Father Hood | S1E40
Today, we are going to travel back to August 1993 for the adventure comedy-drama, Father Hood (two words). And as always, we’ll do a pop culture rewind to get in the 90s frame of mind. I’m excited to have returning guest, Lizzy, back from the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast here with me today.…
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Used Cars | S1E39
*Apologies for the audio quality in this episode; we experienced some difficulties and then had to use backup files - PLEASE bear with us. Today, we are going to travel back to July 1980 for the satirical black comedy, Used Cars. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the…
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Grandview, U.S.A. + Three's Company | S1E38
We are heading back to August of 1984 for the dramedy Grandview, U.S.A., featuring a youthful Jamie Lee Curtis alongside the always delightful Patrick Swayze. This film captures the essence of small-town life in America, blending romance, comedy, and a bit of drama as it explores the intertwined...
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The Mean Season | S1E37
Today, we are going to travel back to February 1985 to discuss the crime thriller, The Mean Season, and all the other “happenings” of the time. I’m delighted to have Scott Kraushaar from The Church of Tarantino Podcast, Dropping a Bruce & The Cheeky Basterds Podcast (both also on Last of the…
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Soldier | S1E36
Today, we travel back to October 1998 for the science fiction action movie that is Soldier. I would say that this is “Universal Soldier” meets “Rambo” in space! And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by returning guest Zo...
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Youngblood + 227 | S1E35
We are going back to January of 1986…for the sports drama, Youngblood with our everyman, Patrick Swayze in more of a supporting role to another extreme smoke-show, Rob Lowe. Lucky for you, I own this movie b/c it’s not streaming anywhere…thus I’m going solo today as well. Plus, I talk about the...
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Executive Decision | S1E34
We continue the exploration of the best of the 80s & 90s… with the tense action-thriller, Executive Decision with our everyman, Kurt Russell from March of 1996! I’m excited to have Zabe (host) & Robin (producer) from Who Will Save Generation X? Trivia Game Show on with me today. Their show is...
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Swing Shift | S1E33
Let’s continue the exploration of the best of the 80s & 90s…and our Ultimate Everymen with the romantic drama from 1984, where Kurt met his real-life love: Swing Shift! I’m delighted to be joined by returning guest, Craig Cohen. In addition to being a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast...
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Unlawful Entry | S1E32
In this episode of Retromade, we travel back to 1992 for a psychological thriller with our everyman, Kurt Russell, as well as the very talented Ray Liotta in Unlawful Entry! I'm joined by a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network host, Sean Malloy, from the "I Must Break" This Podcast!...
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Three Wishes + Roseanne | S1E31
We are going back to October of 1995 for the likely unknown family drama with a fantasy backdrop, Three Wishes with our everyman, Patrick Swayze, who is joined by the lovely Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio for this lil gem of a movie. Plus, as promised, I talk about the innovative sitcom Roseanne…
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Winter People | S1E30
We are going back to April of 1989 to cover the depression era drama, Winter People. And... I’m going solo today. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe on YouTube:...
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Uncommon Valor | S1E29
We’re continuing coverage of the Ultimate Everymen, and today, we travel back to December of 1983 to discuss the action Vietnam War thriller with our Patrick Swayze as well as Gene Hackman and a great ensemble cast in Uncommon Valor! I’m delighted to have Scott & Steve from Dropping a Bruce & The...
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Stargate | S1E28
Today, we travel back to October 1994 for the science-fiction action adventure movie that spurred a whole tv franchise - Stargate. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Kevin & Eric from the Six Degrees of…
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Escape from L.A. (part 2 of a double crossover!) | S1E27
Today, we continue the double crossover with Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast, with the sequel to Escape from NY, 1996’s Escape from L.A. We’ll also be sure to touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Retromade Podcast, where we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture.Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we’ll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue to resonate with us today.Get ready to reminisce about the music that dominated the charts, from the hair metal of Guns N’ Roses to the pop hits of Madonna and Michael Jackson. We’ll also take a look at the fads and trends that defined the era, from the neon colors of fashion to the boombox on every street corner.But it’s not just about the big names and big moments. We’ll also dive deep into the lesser-known corners of 80s and 90s culture, from cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club and Big
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