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Ready 2 Retro
A Spreaker Prime Podcast of three friends (Max, Chelsea and Chris) who love all things nostalgic. They're READY 2 RETRO....are you?
Episode 154: "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) SPOOKY SEPTEMBER
Back in 2019, Max and Chris attended "Son of Monsterpalooza", one of LA's best horror conventions. While at the con, they attended Rick Baker's panel who was promoting his new book. This was Chris' introduction to Baker's master craftsmanship in makeup and design and after the con the two went back to Max's house to watch "An American Werewolf in London" (1981). For week 2 of #spookyseptember, Chris elected to revist the film to see if the magic of his first watch was just overhype. *Spoilers, it wasn't.Join Max and Chris as they share why "An American Werewolf in London" is still the epitome werwolf movie to date.
01:08:5814/09/2023
Episode 153: "Puppet Master" (1989) with Geo Herrera @hellageo SPOOKY SEPTEMBER
Spooky September returns to @ready2retro and joining R2R for the first time is Geo Herrera (@hellageo)! Geo is a HUGE "Puppet Master" fan so it is only right that we reviewed the very first movie from the long list of films that is in this franchise. In this episode we cover the the inception of "Full Moon Entertainment", our favorite scenes from the movie and Geo shows off his collection of Pupper Master figures from the 1990s! Kick off the spooky season with us because WE'RE READY 2 RETRO....ARE YOU?
01:04:1407/09/2023
Episode 152: A Conversation with Actor Nicolas Cowan ("Adam" from SURF NINJAS)
KWANTZU DUDES! It is back to back weeks celebrating the 30th anniversary of SURF NINJAS (1993)! But this week we are joined by actor/animator Nicolas Cowan who played "Adam" IN Surf Ninjas! That's right! The brother with the magical Game Gear joins Ready 2 Retro to share his love for the 90s, his experience while shooting the film and what "KWANTZU" actually means! This conversation is more fun than Moto Surf, heavier than any rad barrels and it'll get you so amped you won't want to bail dude!Click the link below to purchase the 30th Anniversary Surf Ninjas t-shirt desgined by Nic himself! Click here!
01:15:3931/08/2023
Episode 151: 30th Anniversary Celebration of "Surf Ninjas" (1993)
KWANTZU DUDES! It is the 30th anniversary of "Surf Ninjas" (1993)! There is no better way to celebrate than by having the expert of 90s culture, Myk O'Connor from @i_miss_the90s_yt YouTube channel, join us for the occasion. In this episode we do a deep dive into the film including sharing our favorite scenes, emphaszing how awesome Ernie Reyes Jr is, Myk does a Rob Schneider movie quiz, talking about the Game Gear and so much more! So get out your surf board, dust off your Game Gear and get ready to MOTO SURF with READY 2 RETRO!
01:30:0725/08/2023
Episode 150: "A Conversation with Andrew Joustra, Script Coordinator for TMNT: Mutant Mayhem"
COWABUNGA DUDES! This week on @ready2retro we had the privilege to host Andrew Joustra who was the script coordinator on "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem" (2023). Listen to this conversation as Andrew shares many behind the scenes stories and personal reflections from his time on the film. In this episode you'll hear Kevin Eastman's (Co-Creator of TMNT) thoughts on the film, how Ice Cube approached his character as "Super Fly", the overall creative direction for "Mutant Mayhem" and so much more!It's a R2R Ninja Turtles theme so you know Joey from @ninjatoitles joined in the conversation and you should too!
01:11:5916/08/2023
Episode 149: "TMNT:Mutant Mayhem" (2023) with Joey from @ninjatoitles
COWBUNGA! A brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie just hit the theaters, so you know we had to give the film the @ready2retro treatment! Joey from @ninjatoitles joins R2R again, as we talk about all things Mutant Mayhem! In the episode we share what we loved, what we wish was different, our expectations for the upcoming series and how awesome this movie is! It goes without saying SPOILERS AHEAD!
01:14:5011/08/2023
Episode 148: "Midsummer Scream 2023 Recap" with #podcastcousin Tess
During July 28th-30th, @ready2retro had the absolute honor to cover Midsummer Scream 2023 as media! Joining along for the weekend's adventures was #podcastcousin Tess and she's with R2R for this specific episode to help give you the full breakdown of this amazing weekend. In the recap you'll hear why Midsummer Scream is the perfect launch to the Spook Season as R2R shares personal stories from the con...including meeting some of the cast members from "The Lost Boys" (1987)! We're Ready 2 Get Spooky...Are You?
59:1603/08/2023
Episode 147" A Conversation with Director/Writer/Producer Brian Levant"
Ready 2 Retro had the privilege to have a conversation with this week's guest, Brian Levant. Brian is a veteran writer-producer of TV sitcoms and director of Hollywood family-oriented features that include projects such as "Happy Days" (1974-1984, "Mork and Mindy" (1978-82), "Beethoven" (1992), "The Flintstones" (1994) "Jingle All the Way" (1996), "Snow Dogs" (2002) and that's just to name a few. Brian comes on this week to talk about his illustrious career and the release of his book "My Life and Toys" which catelogs his HUGE toy collection! This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! _______________________________________________________________________________Click the link below to purchase Brian Levant's book "My Life and Toys"!https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Toys-Brian-Levant/dp/0996293051
01:07:1126/07/2023
Episode 146: "Steve Guttenberg Appreciation Episode" with Two Dollar Late Fee
This week on @ready2retro, for the very first time ever, we're hosting Zak & Dustin from the Two Dollar Late Fee Podcast! It is no secret that Zak & Dustin are HUGE Steve Guttenberg fans, so it was without a doubt that we needed an episode ALL about THE GUTE!Join R2R and $2LF as we give you three superb movie suggestions with Steve Guttenberg!
01:09:5615/07/2023
Episode 145: "30th Anniversary of Free Willy" with Jesse from @heartgodmedia & Jasmine
It is the 30th anniversary of "Free Willy" and here at Ready 2 Retro we're celebrating the occasion! Joining us for the occasion is Jesse from @heartgodmedia and Jasmine! Together we talk about the cultural & environmental impact the movie had for the care of marine life moving forward, the stellar cast, and overall how well this movie still holds up 30 years after!
01:27:4308/07/2023
Episode 144:"The 30th Anniversary of Jurassic Park Part 2" with Elliot from @walkinglegendstudios
@ready2retro concludes #jurassicjune the same way we started it. Episode 144 is PART 2 of our 30th Anniversary Celebration of Jurassic Park (1993)! Returning to R2R is Elliot from @walkinglegendstudios as him, Chris and Max share about the Jurassic Park merchandise, the ride from Universal Studios in Hollywood, the arcade and so much more! If you are a Jurassic Park fan in any sense of the phrase, then you don't want to miss this episode!
01:17:5928/06/2023
Episode 143: "The Land Before Time" (1988) with Adam Speas from the BFOP Network (Jurassic June Week 3)
It is week 3 of Jurassic June and you know there was NO WAY that we weren't going to talk about this movie this month. Finally it is here, our review of Don Bluth's "The Land Before Time" (1988). Joining us in the co-host chair this week is our buddy Adam Speas from the Blast From Our Blast Network! In this review we talk about Don Bluth's rise to animation greatness, the tragic story of Judith Barsi, our nostalgic tears and share a lot of laughs!
01:06:4122/06/2023
Episode 142: "The Flintstones" (1994) (Jurassic June Week 2)
It is the 2nd week of Jurassic June and we are going back to 1994 to vist the modern stone-age familyfrom the town of Bedrock...Steven Spielberg's "The Flintstones"! In this episode we look at the history of how the film was made, comment in length about the incredible set-design, the cast, and the unforgettable marketing this movie had on 90s kids. So get in your Flintmobile, turn on the speakers and have a yabba-dabba-doo timea dabba-doo time, you'll have a gay old time with READY 2 RETRO!
01:16:1114/06/2023
Episode 141: "The 30th Anniversary of Jurassic Park Part 1" with Elliot from @walkinglegendstudios
One of the most iconic movies turns 30 years old! Join Chelsea, Max and Chris as we dive into Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, "Jurassic Park". Joining the conversation is dinosaur enthusiast and HUGE JP fan, Elliot from @walkinglegendstudios. In this episode we share why this movie was so influential to our personal stories, the iconic cast, difference between the book and movie, AND we share what our spirit dino is. Check out PART 1 of our 30th anniversary celebration now!
50:0908/06/2023
Episode 140: "The Launch of Season 4"
Join Ready 2 Retro for Episode 140 as we launch Season 4 of the podcast! Chelsea, Chris and Max are all in-person as they share about their retro pizza party, what's coming up in Season 4 and during recording one of the greatest moments of the podcast to date happened. What exactly happened? You're just going to have to listen!Thank you listeners and followers for all your support throughout these last three years. We've met so many incredible people and made some special friendships along the way. There is no Ready 2 Retro without the listeners! It's why we always ask..."WE'RE READY 2 RETRO...ARE YOU?"
18:2231/05/2023
Episode 139: "Top 10 Intros from 90s Cartoons" with Musician M.K. Khan
There is no disputing that cartoon themes from the 1990s were absolutely DA BOMB! From Cartoon Network, to Nickelodeon, Kids WB, Fox Kids, The Disney Afternoon and even PBS Kids, the competition for children television was stiff. So what was going to get kids watching the network's shows instead of their competitor's? Catchy intro songs!Ready 2 Retro took on the undertaking of trying to rank the top 10 intros from 90s cartoons. Joining along for the adventure is first time guest @khansynth!Get ready because this episode is an absolute BLAST! _______________________________________________________________________________Listen to M.K. Khan here!https://mkkhan.bandcamp.com/album/wild-machines_______________________________________________________________________________LARRY HANKIN GIVEAWAY:Ready 2 Retro is having a special giveaway in partnership with actor Larry Hankin who played Mr Heckels in Friends, among many other famous roles. For a chance to win Ready 2 Ready merch and a signed Mr Heckles t-shirt by Larry Hankin himself, all you have to do is purchase Larry’s memoir on amazon.com (Click HERE for link). Once you do, send a photo of yourself with the book or a confirmation email with the purchase and send it to [email protected]. It’s as simple as that. The winner of the giveaway will be announced on May 28, so be sure to purchase the book quickly, it’s a fantastic read!
01:06:1225/05/2023
Episode 138: "A Conversation with Composer David Newman"
@ready2retro is proud to announce that our latest episode is with the legendary composer David Newman. David Newman’s career spans over five different decades and includes numerous iconic projects including: "The Brave Little Toaster" (1987), "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1988), "Little Monsters" (1989), "The Mighty Ducks" (1992), "The Sandlot" (1993), "Anastasia" (1997), "Galaxy Quest" (1999), "Ice Age" (2002), "Girls Trip" (2017) and "West Side Story" (2021), just to name a few. Join our conversation as David shares about growing up in one of the most famous Hollywood musicial families, the complexities of writing a score and sharing some stories from his previous projects like "The Sandlot". If you are a fan of movie scores, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!_______________________________________________________________________________LARRY HANKIN GIVEAWAY:Ready 2 Retro is having a special giveaway in partnership with actor Larry Hankin who played Mr Heckels in Friends, among many other famous roles. For a chance to win Ready 2 Ready merch and a signed Mr Heckles t-shirt by Larry Hankin himself, all you have to do is purchase Larry’s memoir on amazon.com (Click HERE for link). Once you do, send a photo of yourself with the book or a confirmation email with the purchase and send it to [email protected]. It’s as simple as that. The winner of the giveaway will be announced on May 28, so be sure to purchase the book quickly, it’s a fantastic read!
58:5618/05/2023
Episode 137: "Mars Attacks" (1996) with Myk O'Connor from "I Miss the 90's"
Episode 137 of @ready2retro will make you want to shout "ACK! ACK!". That's right, this week R2R takes you back to 1996 to reminiscence about Tim Burton's sci-fi-comedy, "Mars Attacks!" Joining the co-host chair this week is Myk O'Connor from the YouTube channel "I Miss the 90's" and together him and Max share their thoughts on the film, talk about this insanely talented cast and dive into the conversation in the existence of aliens and UFOs!_______________________________________________________________________________LARRY HANKIN GIVEAWAY:Ready 2 Retro is having a special giveaway in partnership with actor Larry Hankin who played Mr Heckels in Friends, among many other famous roles. For a chance to win Ready 2 Ready merch and a signed Mr Heckles t-shirt by Larry Hankin himself, all you have to do is purchase Larry’s memoir on amazon.com (Click HERE for link). Once you do, send a photo of yourself with the book or a confirmation email with the purchase and send it to [email protected]. It’s as simple as that. The winner of the giveaway will be announced on May 28, so be sure to purchase the book quickly, it’s a fantastic read!
01:21:3611/05/2023
Episode 136: "A Conversation with Actor Larry Hankin"
Episode 136 of @ready2retro is a big one for the podcast! Joining us this week is the legendary actor/comedian Larry Hankin. Larry's career spans over multiple decades and he's featured in some incredible projects including: "Laverne & Shirley" (1977), "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979), "Annie" (1982), "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" (1987), "Home Alone" (1990), "Seinfield" (1993), "Friends" (1994), "Billy Madison" (1995), "Breaking Bad" (2010) and that's just to name a few. In this episode we have a conversation with Larry all about his new memoir titled "That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir" which is available for purchase on Amazon.com. Larry's life story is full of laughter, unexpected turns and straight up amazing!Enter the Larry Hankin/ Ready 2 Retro Raffle!Have a chance to win Ready 2 Retro gear and a signed memobilla from Larry Hankin! All you have to do is click the link below, purchase Larry's memoir, send proof of purchase to [email protected] and then you'll be in the running. The contest will be open until May 28th, the day we will do a raffle drawing live on Ready 2 Retro's Instagram page (@ready2retro). Only one winner will be crowned. Good luck! https://www.amazon.com/That-Guy-Cautionary-Larry-Hankin/dp/B0BW32R6FN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F1XBUC2P9KBW&keywords=larry+hankin&qid=1683168676&sprefix=larry+hankin%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1
01:05:3004/05/2023
Episode 135: "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" (2023)
For Episode 135 of @ready2retro, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Power Rangers series by giving you our review of the recently released Netflix special titled "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" (2023). Joining the Megazord this week is a panel of lifelong Power Rangers fans including @kvngprimetime from @primenostalgiapod, @brettropod from @splatattackpodcast and introducing PR cosplayer Andrew Bruno (@goku2004arb). Together, we share our thoughts about the new special including the huge nostalgic feeling we got watching new MMPR in 2023!It's a conversation you don't want to miss!
01:08:5929/04/2023
Episode 134: "Princess Diaries" (2001) with Jasmine & #podcastcousin Mary Tess
It's time to "Shut up & Listen", "Get off the grass" and never forget, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Ready 2 Retro's review of 2001's "Princess Diaries" is now available!Joining the co-host seats this week is Jasmine and #pocastcousin Tess! Along with Max, the three of them share about their nostalgic love for "Princess Diaries", talk about how elegant Julie Andrews is, share about Garry Marshall's approach to directing and so much more!
01:25:4521/04/2023
Episode 133: 40th Anniversary of "Valley Girl" (1983)
Like, OH MY GOD!April 2023 marks the 40th Anniversay of "Valley Girl" (1983) starring Nicolas Cage (first leading role) and Deborah Foreman! Joining @ready2retro for the celebration is "The ENFORCER" aka Jesse from @heartgodmedia! Join us as we shed light to this very underrated 80s gem, talk about the Hollywood & valley cultures during that time, Frank and Moon Zappa's hit song of the same name and we start off the podcast with a top 5 Nicolas Cage movie draft!Like, TOTALLY!
01:43:2812/04/2023
Episode 132: "A Conversation with Actor Benj Thall" (Peter from Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
Several weeks ago on Episode 125 of the Ready 2 Retro Podcast, we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey". What we didn't know at the time is that a special listener, actor Benj Thall, who played "Peter" in the film, tuned in and heard our whole conversation. So naturally we needed to have Benj on R2R to come on and to share his experience working on Homeward Bound and on Episode 132 that's EXACTLY what he does! Join us as Benj shares about his acting origins, his personal recollections being on set and how the film has impacted his current work today. This interview is only Benj's second time on a podcast to tell his story, so you want to make sure you don't miss out! _________________________________________________________________________________Be sure to check out all of Benj's work and projects, including "The Otter Space Podcast" (a fun sci-fi audio drama perfect for family audiences) by clicking the link below:https://www.benjthalldirector.com/
01:13:4505/04/2023
Episode 131: The 20th Anniversary of "Kill Bill Vol 1" (2003)
Believe it or not, "Kill Bill Vol 1" turns 20 in October, 2023! So of course, Ready 2 Retro had to do an early 20th Anniversary celebration for this fantastic film! Join Max and The Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, as they share about their love for Quentin Tarantino's 4th film. They get into the backstory of how "Kill Bill" was first thought of on the set of "Pulp Fiction", praise the iconic soundtrack, share theories for Vol 3 and since they were recording on Tarantino's 60th birthday, they even provide some fun facts about the icentric director.
01:20:1430/03/2023
Episode 130: 30th Anniversary of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3" (1993) with Joey from @ninjatoitles
"The Godfather of Ready 2 Retro", aka Joey from @ninjatoitles, returns to "celebrate" the 30th anniversary of the infamous TMNT 3 film. Max and Joey go through a deep dive into the third installment of the TMNT movie franchise including: the good, the bad and the unredeemable.Also, they share their opinions and excitement for the TMNT: Mutant Mayhem trailer. Episode 130 is a pizza-packed-full of COWABUNGA goodness!
01:26:1223/03/2023
Episode 129: The 30th Anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men" (1993)
On Episode 129 of @ready2retro, we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) starring Hollywood legends Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Join us as we share some highlights of Lemmon and Matthau's incredible careers indivudally and collectively, their hilarious chemistry and how this movie is so underrated! Also, Chris gives his thoughts about Season 1 of Cobra Kai. This and so much more!
01:04:4216/03/2023
Episode 128: "Cocaine Bear" (2023)
It only took 128 episodes, but Max, Chelsea and Chris FINALLY recorded an episode together in the same room! So what brought them to this occasion? The legendary COCAINE BEAR! Join the conversation as @ready2retro shares about their thoughts and highlights of Elizabeth Banks' newest film now in theaters. SPOILER ALERT!
55:3108/03/2023
Episode 127: 30th Anniversary of "Falling Down" (1993)
What do you get when you mix the vision of Joel Schumacher, the acting chops of Michael Douglas, and the charm of Robert Duvall all thrown together in a social commentary about changes in society set in beautiful, deteriorating Los Angeles? You get one helluva movie! Jesse from @heartgodmedia joins @ready2retro for the third consecutive week to talk all about the 30th Anniversary of "Falling Down" (1993). In this movie review, R2R discusses the significance of this controversial movie back in 1993, but more importantly, how the message of adapting to change is still relevent to today.
01:43:1902/03/2023
Episode 126: "A Conversation with Matthew Patrick Davis" (Barbarian 2022)
@ready2retro is honored to welcome this week's guest, musician/comedian/actor Matthew Patrick Davis! Believe it or not, Matthew is most known for his portrayal as "The Mother" in the 2022's horror hit "Barbarian". Join our conversation and hear how a 6'8'' foot man who loves his dog and makes tunes for Disney Junior, landed the iconic role!
01:07:5824/02/2023
Episode 125: "The 30th Anniversary of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993) with Jesse & Jasmine
February 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney classic "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993). Join Max, Chris, Jasmine and Jesse as they reminiscence about this tear-jerker of a film. They highlight some of their favorie scenes, at which moment of the movie they shed a tear and share about their pets from childhood until now.This episode is approved by all 90s kids and animal lovers alike.
01:28:5118/02/2023
Episode 124: "A Conversation with Carlos @thenostalgiclatino"
Join @ready2retro for Episode 124 as we have a conversation with video content creator, Carlos, @thenostalgiclatino. If you are a millennial on TikTok or Instagram then you have probably seen Carlos' videos already. Get to know the man behind the content as Carlos shares about his love for the 90s, his process of creating videos and he shares the BTS story of his most recent viral video of a girl with a sparkler at Disneyland. This and so much more!
01:27:0610/02/2023
Episode 123-"Generation X" (1996) with Myk OConnor from @i_miss_the90s_yt
Remember the 1996 TV movie about the shootoff X-Men team called "Generation X"? Well for the 95% of you who said no, don't worry, we gotchu. Joining Ready 2 Retro this week is first-time guest Myk OConnor from the "I Miss the 90s" YouTube channel. Myk introduces Max to this zany, VERY 90s and not well-known Marvel movie from 1996. It's a jam packed episode of Grade A, 90s cheese!
01:25:4802/02/2023
Episode 122: "A Conversation with Composer Ron Wasserman"
What do "Power Rangers", "Dragon Ball Z", "VR Troopers", "The X-Men Animated Series", "Mummies Alive", "Sweet Valley High" and "Horseland" all have in common? Ron Wasserman was the composer for all these amazing shows and he's our latest guest!Join our conversation as Ready 2 Retro hosts Ron Wasserman, aka the "Mighty RAW", as he shares his origin story and his amazing career. Learn about his relationship working with Haim Saban, the 80's band he was in with EG Daily (voice of Tommy Pickles), what inspires him to make his music and fan questions from the R2R listeners. This is an episode you DO NOT want to skip!
01:02:1525/01/2023
Episode 121: "A Conversation with Romy J Sharf" (Alpha 5 Suit Actor from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
2023 is the year that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers turns 30 years old! Throughout the year @ready2retro will be having special MMPR episodes and guests to celebrate this momentous occasion! To kick things off, we have Romy J. Sharf, the suit actor for Alpha 5 from the original season. Join our conversation as Romy reflects about the 30th anniversary, shares stories from set and how she managed to get the iconic role. If you ever enjoyed watching Power Rangers at anytime, you want to make sure you don't miss this episode!
49:0019/01/2023
Episode 120: "Top 7 Films of 2022"
With a new year at hand, it means R2R gets to talk about their favorites from 2022! Join Max, Chelsea AND Chris as the Ready 2 Retro crew share their most listened to song of the year, their top 3 TV series of 2022, and their Top 7 films from 2022!What made the list? Listen and find out!
01:03:2512/01/2023
Episode 119: "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) with Jasmine Boyle
The last episode of 2022 is now available and joining @ready2retro for the occasion is Max's wife, Jasmine! Together Max and Jasmine talk about one of their favorite movies of all-time, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)! This film is a classic for a reason! The sentimental and realitic storytelling of the joy and pain of life sparks so many conversation in this episode. Join in the conversation and get Ready 2 Retro!
01:15:5401/01/2023
Episode 118: Christmas Every Day (1996)
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! For Episode 118, "My Cousin Chris" subjects Max to watch "Christmas Every Day" (1996). Ok, we'll be nice. No, this ABC Family Movie is not that great of a viewing, but we know it's nostalgic for many millennials out there. It definetly is nostalgic for Chris, which is why we're talking about it! Join Ready 2 Retro for our holiday special as Max and Chris share some Christmas stories from their childhood in the 90s as well as share our thoughts on "Christmas Every Day"!
01:11:0926/12/2022
Episode 117: "We Wish You A Turtle Christmas" (1994) with Joey from @ninjatoitles
Welp, it happened. We reviewed the infamous TMNT Christmas special from 1994 titled "We Wish You A Turtle Christmas". It can't be THAT bad could it? Well, we invited the TMNT expert and our buddy Joey from @ninjatoitles to find out!In this episode we break down every scene and song in the special and in doing so, end up laughing a lot throughout the process. Happy Holidays and Cowabunga dudes!
48:5614/12/2022
Episode 116: Jason David Frank Tribute Episode
This week's episode is a tribute to the life of Jason David Frank aka "Tommy Oliver" from the Power Rangers series. Joining us this week is @brettwilsonart from @splatattackpodcast, @kvngprimetime from @primenostalgiapod, @southpawrefusal from @heartgodmedia, @noahbaron actor/creator of "Life After Power Rangers" and Prop Master for the first 10 seasons of Power Rangers, @atmab13. We want to warn everyone who listens, this episode mentions suicide and self harm. We here at Ready 2 Retro take depression and mental health seriously, if you or someone you know is struggling right now, don’t hesitate to get help. There are free resources and trained professionals to help you navigate what you’re facing. If you are in the US you can visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 800-273-8255.
54:3607/12/2022
Episode 115: "A Conversation with Comedian/Writer Tim Barnes (Writer for All That) NICKNOVEMBER
The final episode of #nicknovember for 2022 is here and joining @ready2retro is comedian/writer Tim Barnes. Tim Barnes is a comedian who has written for shows such as "All That" (2019), "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", Nickelodeon's "Warped!" and creator of the online series "Maurice on Mars". Tim joins R2R to talk about his career, working on a late night TV show during the pandemic, the influence that 90s Nickelodeon had on him as a kid and why people shouldn't eat ice cream on a cone by themselves. This and so much more on Episode 115! We're Ready 2 Retro...Are You?
01:24:2730/11/2022
Episode 114: Kenan & Kel's "Turkey Day" with Alex and Brett from Splat Attack Podcast NICKNOVEMBER
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! For week 3 of #Nicknovember we have the honor to have two HUGE Nickelodeon fans with us. Joining @ready2retro for Episode 114 is Alex and Brett from @splatattackpodcast as we reminisce about Kenan & Kel's Thanksgiving episode called "Turkey Day". We talk all about our personal Thanksgiving traditions, our love for Kenan & Kel, the lost art of slapstick comedy, a Thanksgiving version of the Hot Seat and a full episode breakdown of Turkey Day! Start off your Thanksgiving break with some Nickelodeon nostalgia!
01:31:1123/11/2022
Episode 113: "Top 10 Hey Arnold! Episodes" with Julian Hester from "What's In My Head Podcast" NICKNOVEMBER
#Nicknovember continues with a Top 10 list of one the most beloved Nickelodeon shows of all-time...HEY ARNOLD! Joining @ready2retro this week is first time guest, Julian Hester from the "What's In My Head Podcast", as he and Max give their 10 favorite episodes about the Football Head with a big heart. In this episode we share our love for the show, why it is still relevant in the year 2022, how no episode ever misses, the iconic music, the amazing ensemble of characters and so much more!
01:38:2916/11/2022
Episode 112: "Talking about Nickelodeon Toys with Matt from Retro Toy Envy" NICKNOVEMBER
#nicknovember is back and to help us kick off our annual tradition is Matt from @retrotoyenvy. In this episode we talk all about the old school Nickelodeon toys, some of our favorite toy commercials from the 90s and what made Nickelodeon so amazing in the early 1990s.
01:26:0608/11/2022
Bonus Episode: Halloween Special 2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!It is Ready 2 Retro's annual Halloween Special! This year joining us is our buddy Jesse from the Sight & Sound Podcast presented by Heartgod Media. In this episode Max and Jesse share their plans for Halloween, recent horror movies they've seen, their general review of "Halloween Ends" (with spoilers) and they give 5 random hot takes on anything they want. This episode is unedited, unfiltered and 100% fun!
01:19:5231/10/2022
Episode 111 : "The Witches" (1990) with Elvira Taylor from "The Doll Circle"
The final episode of "Witch, Please" drops as Elvira Taylor from @thedollcircle joins @ready2retro to talk about the 1990, cult film "THE WITCHES"! In this episode we talk about the amazing makeup in the film, how crazy the plot is, how badass Anjelica Huston is and how the movie's ending differs from the book. If you are a fan of witches, the 1990s or having a good time, you want to make sure you listen to this episode!
01:16:5529/10/2022
Episode 110: "The Craft" (1996) with "Podcast Cousin Mary Tess" from "The Nerd Twin Podcast"
Week 2 of WITCH PLEASE is a fun one as our #pocastcousin @neonmountainfairy from @nerdtwinspod returns to @ready2retro. We are going back to 1996 to reminisce about the edgy and witchy coming of age movie, "The Craft". In this episode we talk about how it was one of the scariest movies Max watched as a young kid, the crazy stories that happened on set and we even recast the four main characters with today's young actresses. All this and more, you don't want to miss out!
01:23:3324/10/2022
Episode 109: "Halloweentown" (1998)
It's October baybay and if you don't like it, then "WITCH, PLEASE"! To kickoff our theme of 90's witches we are reviewing the D.C.O.M. "Halloweentown" (1998). The Duchess of Horror is back and she shares why this movie was such an influential movie for her growing up. Also in the episode Max and Chelsea share about their experiences at Midsummer Scream, Icons of Darkness and the Illusion haunt. We are in the thick of SPOOKY SEASON and we love it!
01:07:5214/10/2022
Episode 108: "The Sixth Sense" (1999) with Dean & Alex from The Return, Revenge, Resurrection Podcast
Spooky September continues as Dean and Alex from The Return, Revenge, Resurrection Podcast joins Ready 2 Retro to talk about 1999's classic, "The Sixth Sense". In this jam-packed episode we talk about the film's historic impact in cinematic history, our favorite scenes, the themes of the movie and each podcaster gives their ranking of top 5 M Night Shyamalan films of all time! It's a SPOOKY good time!
01:57:2330/09/2022
Episode 107 "A Conversation with Threade from Knott's Scary Farm" (Spooky September)
Spooky September returns at Ready 2 Retro! This week we have a conversation with Madelynn (@azzykins) aka "Threade" the spooky clown from Knott's Scary Farm! In this episode, Threade talks about the origins of the character, her favorite scary movie, the ins and outs of being a scare actor and so much more!
37:5024/09/2022
Bonus Episode: Power Morphicon 2022
Max visits Power Morphicon in beautiful Pasadena, California for the very first time! This audio episode is a combination of multiple interviews taken from videos at the convention. To view the video version of each of these interviews visit our Instagram page: @ready2retroThe following episode includes conversations with (in order): @noahbaron from "Life After Power Rangers"@carla_ritarepulsa who played "Rita Repulsa" in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers@stevecardenaspr who played "Rocky" in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers and Power Rangers Zeo @malikyusef100 musical artist involved with the soundtrack of "Power Rangers" (2017)@atmab13 (Mark Richardson) Prop Master for the first 10 seasons of Power Rangers@camillehyde who played "Shelby" in Power Rangers Dino Charge@neoedmund suit actor who was one of the Putty Patrollers in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers @lisfies suit actor who played multiple monsters in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers @nickpalma2 suit actor who played "Michelangelo" in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze@brennanmejia who played "Tyler" in Power Rangers Dino Charge@karanashley who played "Aisha" in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers@the_original_alpha_5 (Romy J Sharf) suit actor for "Alpha 5" in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers@Blakeafoster who played "Justin" in Power Rangers Turbo @phillipjeanmarie who played "Max" in Power Rangers Wild Force@claiblackwelder who played "Kendall" in Power Rangers Dino Charge@bigbangmike_ who played "Young Rocky" in Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers@jasonanarvy who played "Skull" in the first 6 seasons of Power Rangers
57:3516/09/2022