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The Fandom Nexus Retro Show
by Jeremy "Spider-Pan"
Come along to our happy place where we can relive favorite childhood memories! Classic TV shows, movies, music, games! We'll even talk about modern things that can make you feel like a kid again!
Episodes
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516 I Love it When a Podcast Comes Together
This week on The Fandom Nexus Retro Show, we're going back to the 1980s for a full look at The A-Team! We'll explore how the show was created, the cast, behind-the-scenes stories, the amazing guest stars, the incredible stunts, the legendary van, the show's wild formula, and what happened when...
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515 Claws, Cartridges & Coming Attractions!
There’s a lot of things happening in the world of video games right now, and as fans of retro games and the old way of doing things, we tend to favor physical media. I try to break down the pros and cons of physical media versus the coming digital only age that seems to be forcing its way into…
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514 Roll Out, Remember, and Say Goodbye
Sometimes, a podcast episode changes before you ever get the chance to record it. This week, The Fandom Nexus takes time to remember four performers whose work became part of the lives and memories of generations of fans: Hayden Panettiere, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. From Hayden's...
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513 The Halo Legacy
This week on The Fandom Nexus Retro Show, we're heading back to the world of Halo as I share my thoughts on the newly released Halo: Campaign Evolved! Few games have had the impact of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. From Bungie's groundbreaking work on the original Xbox, to the creation of...
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512 Sam Neill, Toys & Trailers
This episode of The Fandom Nexus Retro Show is a celebration of where we've been and where fandom is headed. I pay tribute to the incredible Sam Neill and his unforgettable career, revisit music from my past that has been reimagined with Suno AI, and debut brand-new songs and podcast bumpers...
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511 American Made Atari
The gaming industry continues to change, and this week on The Fandom Nexus Retro Show we're discussing three stories that have gamers talking. First, we share our thoughts on Sony's vision for an increasingly digital future and what that could mean for collectors and physical media. Then we…
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510 Thank You, Tinkerbell!
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we pay tribute to the late great Margaret Kerry whom Disney fans know as the model for Tinkerbell and other fans might recognize from The Andy Griffith Show. I’ll share my interview with her and audio from her presentation at Kansas City Comic Con from years past....
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509 Masters of the Universe Reviewed!
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we're breaking down some of the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest 2026 and sharing our review of the new Masters of the Universe movie. Will He-Man and Skeletor win over a new generation of fans? Did Summer Game Fest deliver the games you've been waiting...
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508 Was Mandalorian and Grogu All That Baaaaad?
This week on The Fandom Nexus Retro Show, I’ll share my thoughts on two movies I’ve seen in theaters recently, “The Sheep Detectives” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” The rage baiters were out in force, but were they right about this movie? Stay nerdy, my friends. No copyright infringement is...
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507 Mayberry Memories 5-10-26
This week on The Fandom Nexus Retro Show, we’re taking a trip down to Mayberry as we celebrate the timeless charm of The Andy Griffith Show! As a companion to our latest Watching Movies with My Pastor episode covering No Time for Sergeants, Phillip and Jeremy look back at classic episodes…
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506 Chuck Norris of Oz
Episode 506 of The Fandom Nexus Retro Show takes a trip down the Yellow Brick Road to revisit one of the most beloved films of all time: The Wizard of Oz. Released in 1939, the film wasn’t an immediate blockbuster, but it found its true audience through decades of television broadcasts that…
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505 Hobbits in the Nexus
Planet Comicon KC was this past weekend and I have some audio to share with you. Before that, there were a lot of new trailers released for movies and a video game that I want to share with you. No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared...
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504 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – From “Disney’s Folly” to Classic
In this episode Paul J. Powers and I journey back to 1937 to explore the film that changed animation forever: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. When Walt Disney set out to create the first full-length animated feature film, many in Hollywood believed the project would fail spectacularly. The film...
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503 Looking Forward and Back
It’s been a couple of months, I know, and I’ll explain why. But that’s not why you are here, you’re here for the fun and I plan to bring it! Let’s talk about a few things worth getting excited about this year and then talk about a few celebrities we’ve lost already this year. No copyright...
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502 A Christmas Carol, Part Two: Redemption and Joy
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Fandom Nexus in this special multi-part holiday presentation. In the finale of our special two-part reading of A Christmas Carol, the journey reaches its joyful conclusion. Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning forever changed after his...
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501 A Christmas Carol Part One
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Fandom Nexus in this special multi-part holiday presentation. In Part One, Jeremy narrates as podcast friends step into the roles of Dickens’ iconic characters, beginning with Marley’s Ghost and continuing through Stave Two: The Ghost of...
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500 From Neverland to the Nexus: 500 Episodes of Adventure
We’ve reached Episode 500! 🎉 What began over a decade ago as The Neverland Podcast has grown, evolved, and transformed into The Fandom Nexus—and today we’re celebrating the entire adventure. Jeremy is joined by original co-host Eric for a special reunion as they look back on 12 years of...
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499 The Fandom Nexus Halloween Countdown!
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re counting down the Top 5 Family-Friendly Scary Movies—as voted by you! From the paranormal comedy of Ghostbusters to the whimsical chills of Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, we’re celebrating the films that give us just enough fright — without…
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498 Peanuts, Posters & the Dark Carnival
This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re celebrating a mix of fun and fright! 🎉 First, we honor 75 years of Peanuts — reflecting on Charles Schulz’s timeless comic strip and how Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang continue to shape pop culture. 🎭 Then, we pay tribute to the talented Diane Keaton,...
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497 From Warriors of Light to SOLDIER: Final Fantasy I–VII
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Before Cloud ever lifted the Buster Sword, Final Fantasy had already forged a legacy. In this episode, Jeremy looks back at the original Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy VII — exploring the creation, development, stories, music, and characters that made the series…
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496 Voices in the Game: Video Game Songs With Lyrics
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week on The Fandom Nexus, Jeremy is joined by the WendyNerd, Heather, for a special countdown of their favorite video game songs with lyrics—the ones that don’t just set the mood but sound like they belong on the radio. From epic ballads to unforgettable rock...
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495 More Songs That Broke Us (Bring Tissues!)
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Some songs hit us so hard, we never fully recover. In this episode of The Fandom Nexus, Jeremy and his wife Heather take a tearful but lighthearted stroll through Disney classics and beyond—songs that broke our hearts, made us cry, and reminded us of the beauty of...
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494 Iconic Endings & A TV Icon: Loni Anderson Tribute
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week on The Fandom Nexus, we kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to TV legend Loni Anderson, celebrating her unforgettable role on WKRP in Cincinnati and her lasting impact on pop culture. Then, it’s time for the results of our cinematic showdown! Listeners...
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493 From Sabbath to Superheroes: Ozzy, Hogan, and the Fantastic Four
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week on The Fandom Nexus, I’m throwing it back and geeking out as I pay tribute to two legendary icons—Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan! From metal to muscles, let’s celebrate the wild lives and lasting impact of the Prince of Darkness and the Hulkster himself. Plus,...
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492 Tom Ameen Takes Us to the Movies
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! In this week’s episode of The Fandom Nexus, we take a moment to honor the incredible legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner—a gifted actor, musician, and creative force who has inspired generations. Then, we welcome pianist and arranger Tom Ameen to the show! Known for his...
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491 From Siegel to Gunn: The Superman Story
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week on The Fandom Nexus, we take flight with the Man of Steel! 💥 In this supersized episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Jim Shooter, test Phillip's Superman knowledge with some trivia, and explore the rich legacy of Superman—from his comic book origins…
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490 God Only Knows… If Spaceballs 2 Will Work
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! In this jam-packed episode of The Fandom Nexus, we're surfing the pop culture wave from the golden age of harmony to the edge of the galaxy! 🌌 Yes—it’s happening! Spaceballs 2 is officially in the works, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Lone Starr himself…
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489 Pixel Power & Princesses: Summer Games Fest + She-Ra’s Melendy Britt
It’s been a big week in fandom! On this episode of The Fandom Nexus, we’re diving into some of the most exciting announcements from Summer Game Fest 2025—including a few surprises that have classic gaming fans buzzing. Then we travel back to the 1980s with a special panel recorded live at Planet...
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488: Pac-Man at 45, Empire at 45, and a Toast to George Wendt
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! 🎙️ This week on The Fandom Nexus, we’re celebrating two legendary 45th anniversaries—The Empire Strikes Back and Pac-Man! Join us for a galaxy-sized tribute as we remember George Wendt and reimagine Empire as an episode of Cheers in our original parody: “The Empire...
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487 Daniel Ross Meets The NeverEnding Story
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week on The Fandom Nexus, I celebrate finally earning the Platinum Trophy in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! I also share my first reactions to that exciting new Superman trailer. Then we head to Planet Comicon for two awesome interviews—first with Daniel…
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486 Artist and Humorist Kerry Callen 4/30/25
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! At #PlanetComiconKC I had the chance to sit with Kerry Callen, artist of comic books, MAD magazine, and all around great humorist! Join us for a look into the lighter side of zombies, angels, and robots. No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by…
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485 Character Theme Songs with Pop Culture Pastor
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Time to get back to all the fun I recorded at #PlanetComiconKC. For this episode, I hung out with Pop Culture Pastor’s Dave and Cody to talk about character theme songs. We picked some of our favorites…and sometimes sang parts of them. No copyright infringement is...
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484 Val Kilmer Wasn't In Back to the Future
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! I must have driven too fast. I hit 88 MPH and saw some serious… changes to my show plan. Val Kilmer has passed away and my wife and I got tickets to Back to the Future: The Musical. No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners...
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483 Steamboat Visions with Adrian Ropp
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! I was able to attend #PlanetComiconKC and over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some great audio with you! I sat down with Disney and Warner Bros. artist and writer, Adrian Ropp! We talked about overcoming struggles and his new Kickstart project to bring Steamboat...
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482 The Movie Songs that Broke Us
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week I’ll fly solo and talk about some of the film songs that break me, and perhaps start your tears flowing as well. No copyright infringement is intended and copyright is held by the respective owners Content is shared for review and commentary purposes under...
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Watching Superman with My Pastor
I haven't been able to record a new episode of The Fandom Nexus due to illness and other things, so enjoy this preview of the latest episode of Watching Movies with My Pastor. On don't forget to come to Planet Comicon Kansas City in a couple of weeks to see my panel! Gene Hackman has passed away....
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481 Care Bear Countdown
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Joining me this week will be my wife, the BioNerd/WendyNerd Heather. She wanted to join me to talk about Care Bears, those delightful and colorful bears from the 80s that still hold a place in our culture. Before that, let’s talk a little bit about those final…
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480 The Black Cauldron
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Joining me this week will be my wife, the BioNerd/WendyNerd Heather. She wanted to join me to talk about the Chronicles of Prydain, specifically The Black Cauldron. We’ll talk about the book versus the Disney film. And of course we have to mention that the voice of…
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479 Movies of 2025
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! There are a few movies you may be looking forward to in 2025. Let’s talk about a few of them after my reviews of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get...
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478 Christmas in the Fandom Nexus
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This week I’ll read a classic story/poem to you. After that, I’m joined by some of our friends to read the Christmas Story! Be blessed by this beautiful retelling of the Reason for the Season! Jeremy Shields John 1:1-5 John 1:14 Isaiah 9:6-7 Ben Avery...
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477 Christmas TV Part Two
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! One of the special things about the Holiday Season is all of the special Christmas episodes of our favorite TV shows! This month we’ll take a look back at some beloved episodes each week!...
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476 Christmas TV Part One
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! One of the special things about the Holiday Season is all of the special Christmas episodes of our favorite TV shows! This month we’ll take a look back at some beloved episodes each week!...
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475 Star Wars Before Disney with Retro Rewind Podcast
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Francisco and Ashley Ruiz from the Retro Rewind podcast join me to talk about the fandom of Star Wars and what made it special over the decades. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content! Help me start…
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474 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! A beloved novella from the 70s that has become a Christmas classic has a recent adaptation into a family film. Is it worth your time? https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content! Help me start a…
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473 Batman T.A.S. with W. R. Miller
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! We welcome back W. R. Miller with his newest volume of books on the way with interviews behind the creators of Batman the Animated Series! To purchase one of his amazing books, visit https://wrmilleronline.com/batman/ or https://www.bearmanormedia.com/...
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472 SCP: Secure, Contain, Protect
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Continuing our journey though the creepiest collaborative fiction you can find on the internet, this week we will pay a visit to the SCP where some of the strangest and usually dangerous entities are contained away from the public. When things do not go horribly…
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471 Touring the Backrooms
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! If you're not careful and you no-clip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the Backroom. It's nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz, and…
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470 Goodbye, Granny Wendy 10-16-2024
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! Time to get caught up on a few things before we share some memories of recently passed celebrities. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content! Help me start a streaming radio service by donating to...
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469 Virtual Fun
Welcome to The Fandom Nexus! This was a busy week, and I wasn’t feeling well, so I’ve got some fun audio to share from my virtual self. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content! Help me start a streaming radio service by donating...
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468 Goodbye Master Splinter and Lord Vader
Recently, fans have lost two beloved actors whose work will stand the test of time. Let’s pay tribute to their work and then have some fun with a classic radio show from Alan Young! https://app.redcircle.com/shows/06837c14-efca-44d1-8165-a5f1536d0420/exclusive-content Get exclusive content!...
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How many episodes does The Fandom Nexus Retro Show have?
The Fandom Nexus Retro Show currently has 535 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Fandom Nexus Retro Show about?
Come along to our happy place where we can relive favorite childhood memories! Classic TV shows, movies, music, games! We'll even talk about modern things that can make you feel like a kid again!
How often does The Fandom Nexus Retro Show release new episodes?
The Fandom Nexus Retro Show releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 535 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.
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Who hosts The Fandom Nexus Retro Show?
The Fandom Nexus Retro Show is created and hosted by Jeremy "Spider-Pan".
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