Best Retro Roundtable Podcasts (2024)

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966) 1:52:14

30m ago1:52:14

1:52:14

RMR 0274: Special Guest, Professor Mark Gardner joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf from 1966 Genre: Drama Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis Director: Mike Nichols Recorded on 2024-07-18…

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RCR Episode 275: Bill and Paul’s Excellent Interpreter 1:36:45

1h ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Michael Mulhern, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1975 In 1975 we got the Altair 8800, Micro-Soft. Topic/Feedback links: MITS Altair 8800 (Wikipedia) History of Microsoft (Wikipedia) 6502 (Wikipedia) Retro Computing News: A1222+ “Tabor” Now Available for Purchase KansasFest 2024 registration opens Z80 EOL …

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Deep Cuts Week: Johnny Carson Retrospect Special (with Mike Ensing & JJ Bruno!) 1:06:34

41m ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Mike Ensing & James Bruno return to showcase their retro pop culture knowledge as always. This time though, we give a salute to the endless influence, outrageous skits & legacy of the revolutionarty late-night talk show host Johnny Carson! (We even play his iconic theme song to close us out!) MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Fa…

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Music Interview with Drummer Cameron Sather 37:17

6h ago37:17

37:17

I invite my colleague and drumming musician Cam Sather on the show to discuss discusses his various bands (inc. Worst Case Scenario), using places like Fiveer & Distrokid to publish music and his music influences (which include the likes of Pearce the Veil & Linkin Park). How do artists get any exposure when everyone wants to only use Spotify these…

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Nerding Out Week: The Villains of Robocop Special (with Filmmaker Jack Bennett) 1:10:36

4h ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Filmmaker, Author & Super Geek Jack Bennett returns once more to summarize why all the villains in any incarnation of ROBOCOP always are the most scene-stealing, intriguing and ruthless each time they're on-screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠ht…

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If I Were President Special! (with Oreo Brewer) 53:56

2h ago53:56

53:56

Oreo & I sum up what changes we could make to improve EVERYTHING if we were President. Find out while being treated to some gut-busting laughs all in under an hour! SONGS USED: "The Fart Spangled Banner" - Adult Swim Promo MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Gr…

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Review of Recent Crime Shows SHUT EYE & BARRY (with Jon Mark) 1:07:54

1h ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Partner-in-crime Jon Mark rejoins to help highlight two addicting thriller shows: Hulu's SHUT EYE and HBO's BARRY. Why is it so hard to find a perfect show to binge despite lesser episodes? How do these amazing actors play such dangerous characters so well without harming themselves? Why do both of these shows actually have more in common with movi…

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Monty Python Retrospect Part 3 2:10:39

1d ago2:10:39

2:10:39

Mike, Tom & James help Cam close out the third and final MONTY PYTHON tribute with an overview on the movies (as well as stand-alone outings the troupe members did), comedy groups clearly inspired by PYTHON & summing op our favorite yet less mentioned gags! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/…

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The 5th Annual VOD Awards Special (2024) 52:19

40m ago52:19

52:19

I'm joined tonight by podcaster partners-in-crime Oliver Rockside & Jasen Buch (from various Showhole network and more podcasts such as Cheerzzzz, 78 Episodes 30 Good Ones, Illuminati Social Club, In Your Earholes, The Masochists’ Movie Collective & The 27th Precinct). This year, we decided to once again keep it under an hour and present more of th…

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High Road to China (1983) Revised Audio Only 323 24:18

2h ago24:18

24:18

Join us as we explore the exhilarating world of High Road to China (1983), starring Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. Set in the 1920s, this film follows the adventures of Patrick O'Malley, a brash, hard-drinking pilot, and Eve Tozer, a headstrong heiress determined to rescue her kidnapped father. Their journey takes them through breathtaking landsca…

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Interview with TV Writer & Creator Joseph Mallozzi 44:25

7d ago44:25

44:25

We sit down with lead genre writer Joseph Mallozzi, best known for the Stargate SG-1 and Dark Matter space opera epics. Joseph gets to talk about different writer's rooms, production meeting norms, writing for cartoon shows earlier in his career, different creative freedoms and embracing the fandoms. I also surprise him to now that his older show T…

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The Hustler (1961) 1:45:34

4h ago1:45:34

1:45:34

RMR 0274: Special Guest, Heath Lynch, of the Franchise Paradiso Podcast, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Hustler (1961) [PG-13] Genre: Drama, Sports Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan G…

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Favorite Moments of the EVIL DEAD Saga (with Gil Palmer & Kevin Dougherty from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die!) 1:21:45

42m ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Fellow comrade Gil Palmer & returning guest (Kevin Dougherty from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die!) organize a fun lookback at the iconic moments, an updated franchise ranking and ultimate geek-out on why the EVIL DEAD franchise continues to find an audience each decade with its zany humor, outrageous horror & OTT action scenes. Why is the last part …

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Dating & Friendships Roundtable Part 1 with Reena Watts (Better Call Daddy Podcast), Oreo Brewer & Max Sycamore (Bitches with Beard Podcast) 1:14:07

5h ago1:14:07

1:14:07

we host Part 1 of our Dating & Friendships Roundtable Discussion. Our guests include: Reena Watts (Better Call Daddy Podcast) Oreo Brewer & Max Sycamore (Bitches with Beard Podcast) Find out what it takes to see what is a true friendship versus what is a toxic one; why dating is needlessly complex; and why we need to stop making up excuses and choo…

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Is This Movie a Classic or Not Game (with The Bonsai Movie Crew's Karen & Joseph!) 1:58:05

2h ago1:58:05

1:58:05

James, Gil, Mike & I decided to take Mike's dare and see how many films can be agreed upon as being some kind of classic. How many of them are simply Good but not Top 250 Great? Which ones are simply a genre or cult classic? And which ones are just plain awful despite being an audience and critic's darling for their respective time? Follow our gues…

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Terminator Vs. Robocop Comics/Videogames Overview (with Josh Hansen!) 1:53:47

6h ago1:53:47

1:53:47

Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) returns once more and highlights what was once dubbed the most violent videogame of '93: ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR. We also heavily detail the original hit Frank Miller comic book and the infamous KILL HUMAN sequel by Dynamite Entertainment! SONGS USED: "Airtrack," "Broken Reality," "Clash Defiant," "Club Diver…

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Review of TV Epics ROME and EMPIRE (with Michael Amland from Pedestrian at Best!) 1:09:12

5d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Music Critic Michael Amland (Pedestrian at Best Podcast) gets to help Cam sort out why '00s had some of the most epic ancient dramas: HBO's ROME and ABC's EMPIRE. What would a third season of ROME had looked like prior to the cancellation via budget downsizing? Why did EMPIRE not take off despite some accomplished writers and future A-listers like …

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Vigilante Week Minisode: TRUE TO THE GAME Indie Action-Gangster Movie Trilogy Review 8:40

5h ago8:40

8:40

The infamous gangster film series TRUE TO THE GAME stars Columbus Short and Vivica A. Fox but does it gel? Where can you stream these hood movies? Do any of them look like legit movies or are they rather schlocky in appearance? Find out during the B-movie roundup that Wednesday! MUSIC USED: "What You Want" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License…

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The Red Shoes (1948) 1:46:22

36m ago1:46:22

1:46:22

RMR 0273: Special Guest, Derick McDuff, from the the Underrated Podcast, joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Red Shoes (1948) [PG] Genre: Musical, Romance, Drama Starring: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Albert Bassermann, Léonide Massine, Esmond Knight…

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Vigilante Week Minisode: The Equalizer (Original & Recent) TV Series Review 29:57

1h ago29:57

29:57

In under half an hour, I bring you the lowdown on what makes both the eighties and current small-screen version of THE EQUALIZER gel for most audiences. Why do spies often make for the best kind of vigilantes? Find out that night! MUSIC USED: "Ossuary 5- Rest" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Li…

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Vigilante Week Minisode: Stephen J. Cannell TV Hour Review- The Commish & Hunter 24:14

17d ago24:14

24:14

I give a thumbs up to the iconic Stephen J. Cannell shows THE COMMISH and HUNTER. Have they dated well, cliches and all? Which one gets more of the badass car chases & arrests? Which one surprisingly has a taut storyline in those final seasons featuring another mega-TV star? And more deep dives surrounding the small screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠h…

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Dreams, Nightmares, & Déjà vu 1:15:02

15d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Host Eric is joined with Co-Host Shawn and Jeremy again for a down the rabbit hole conversation about dreams, nightmares, and déjà vu. We share some of our freakiest experiences with sleep paralysis, reoccurring dreams, horrifying dreams, goofy dreams, and even enlightening dreams. We then dive into some deeper symbology we perceive from them, alon…

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Star Trek Vs. Transformers Comic Book Review (with Oreo Brewer) 20:51

12d ago20:51

20:51

Oreo joins me back to illustrate the Animated Star Trek series crossing over in comic book form with Hasbro's Transformers cartoon! We also get to chat about other crossover events & annoying fandom of late that have prevented harmless stuff like this from becoming a reality for readers. SONGS USED: "Zero Hour" by Immediate Music (used in Star Trek…

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Crossroads (1986) - The Symbolism of the Crossroads 56:51

2d ago56:51

56:51

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the movie Crossroads (1986) and its portrayal of Southern lore, witchcraft, and the blues. They share their initial opinions of the movie and discuss the characters, including Ralph Macchio's portrayal of a young musician and Joe Seneca's performance as Blind Willie Brown. They also explore the significance o…

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TV 2 Books Minisode: Criminal Minds Book Tie-Ins Reviewed! 7:07

2h ago7:07

7:07

In this minisode, I get to highlight what the CRIMINAL MINDS tie-in novels by Max Allan Collins get right about the show and absolutely dead-wrong! What's your favorite book spin-off of a pre-established property? Comment below! SONGS USED: "Constance" and "Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3…

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Spirited Away (2001) 1:49:12

21d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

RMR 0272: Join your hosts Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Spirited Away (2001) [PG] Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy Starring: Daveigh Chasxe, Jason Marsden, Suzanne Pleshette, David Ogden Stiers, Susan Egan, Paul Eiding, John Ratzenberger, Bob Bergen, Tatsuya Gashūin, Ro…

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Killdozer Movie & Comic Book Review (with Tom, Gil & Mike Ensing!) 59:53

20m ago59:53

59:53

Tom, Gil & Mike all get to quiz me on their favorite lines and future A-list TV actors from the infamous yet popular TV terror film KILLDOZER. We also discuss the book it was based on (and how it made better sense), the Marvel Comics: Worlds Unknown adaptation & the various TV shows that have spoofed it (including a hysterical interview Conan O'Bri…

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Air Twister and the Erdtree-mian Rhapsody 1:25:51

16d ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Join us for this episode where Simon, Nuno, and Brian discuss Air Twister, the Space Harrier-influenced continuation of Yu Suzuki's arcade-era legacy (discussion starts around the ~44 min mark) along with its majestic prog-rock soundtrack by Valensia. Before that, the crew chats about a mix of topics including Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, bui…

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TV 2 Comics: Review of THE SHIELD Comic Book 13:05

2h ago13:05

13:05

I get to review the IDW Publishing comic book spin-off of the hit cable TV show THE SHIELD. Should they had done a follow-up to this Spotlight story arc? Why does this do a rare job of literally illustrating the show for both fans and newcomers? All that and comments on other spin-off material that could have similarly successful media crossovers! …

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Hellboy Movies & Animated Cartoons Special (with pop culture junkie Oreo Brewer!) 1:37:41

3h ago1:37:41

1:37:41

We discuss both movie/cartoon versions of the HELLBOY adaptations, how creator Mike Mignola approved of both versions and why this Constantine/Wishmaster styled creation makes us long for more naughty yet creatively violent comic book hero outings! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Jacked…

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Retro Throwback Part 4 - Video games & nostalgia 1:13:47

3d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Host Eric is joined once again with Co-Host Kevin to Super Sonic Spinball their way through more video games and nostalgia. From the early 90's days of the Sega Genesis, to the infamous red rings of death with the xbox 360 and the many video game to movie adaptations in-between, it's all here in this episode! Gotta go fast!…

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Tank Girl (1995) 1:51:07

5d ago1:51:07

1:51:07

RMR 0271: Special Guest, Nick Roth, a TV writer and indie filmmaker, joins your hosts Lizzy Haynes and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Iron Tank Girl (1995) [R] Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction Starring: Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, Don Harvey, Jeff Kober, Reg E. Cathey, Scott Coffey, Malcolm McDowell, Stac…

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Q&A with Blogger, Filmmaker & Author Bill McCormick 19:43

27d ago19:43

19:43

Blogger Bill McCormick talks about how he wore so many hats prior to becoming an award-winning SciFi Fiction author. He has written for Chicago Rocker Magazine, been featured in segments on FOX Sports & works in other forms of entertainment including radio. Here, he gives more writing tips, shows how to follow one's gut instinct & how to test out o…

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The Best Moments & Villains on HBO's OZ (with Oreo Brewer) 1:11:16

2d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

My homie Oreo returns to the show to illustrate our favorite moments of one of HBO's most underrated drama/thriller programs: OZ. We also dive deep into how innovative the official rap soundtrack was, why the late '90s allowed all kinds of media to successfully become very addicting yet complex with their entertaining story arcs & what else is trul…

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Anthology Week: John Wick Prequel Comic Review 13:42

27d ago13:42

13:42

Tonight, I provide a solo review on the rather remarkable JOHN Wick Prequel graphic novel written by Greg Pak for Dynamite Comics. It has a solid backstory for fans and non-fans while providing the usual dark humor, brutal action & gritty Neo-Noir backdrop but what does it really surprise readers with? Which new villain steals the show here? And ot…

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Skinemax Tribute (with MMA Fan & YouTuber Mike Radich) 1:22:41

15d ago1:22:41

1:22:41

MMA Fighting Expert/YouTuber Mike Radich joins me to also discuss the beloved Cinemax premium channel's programming of low-brow content and why it was in the right place at the right time prior to the internet "exploding." We also discuss how heavyhanded recent homage movies have become, annoying changes in tv programming & why we should honor the …

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Anthology Week: Filmmaker John Sayles Tribute (with former filmmaker Robert Cohen) 1:00:29

5d ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Documentary Filmmaker Robert Cohen returns to help me praise a darling of indie cinema who's got a diverse voice, directed many future beloved character actors & puts the "L" in "low-budget": John Sayles! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.…

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Season 10 Bonus Q&A with Horror Filmmaker Dane Elcar (Brightwood) 37:40

26d ago37:40

37:40

We conclude the week with another interview: Horror Filmmaker Dana Elcar. He promotes his newest film BRIGHTWOOD, discusses his late great actor father Dana Elcar, writing scripts and shot list tips-and-tricks. Later on, we get to detail digital steadicam filming, Horrorhound festival attending and other lovely yet snappy film advice! MAIN LINKS: L…

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The Naked Prey (1965): Survival and Pursuit 18:30

17d ago18:30

18:30

Explore The Naked Prey (1965), a gripping tale of survival and human endurance. Witness Cornel Wilde's incredible journey as he battles nature and pursuers in a race for life. Join us as we delve into the themes, performances, and cinematic techniques that make this film a classic. **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Combo (1955) - https://youtu.be/w1g01…

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Psycho Week: Miguel Ferrer is a rare kind of character actor (with JJ Bruno) 47:46

10d ago47:46

47:46

Recurring partner-in-crime James Bruno returns to help me highlight the late great character actor Miguel Ferrer. We also discuss his family history, his diverse genre roles & famous yet amusing character quotes! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠http…

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Interview with Podcaster Courtney Fenner (A Nefarious Nightmare) 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

I interview True Crime Podcaster Courtney Fenner (of A Nefarious Nightmare Podcast). She offers tips & tricks on creating this podcast genre, research tips, her upcoming collaborationss, documentaries she watches & how to be a respectful person in general when covering other people's tragic life stories. MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JUR…

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Pokemon Masters Roundtable: Part 3 1:39:39

1M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

Host Eric is reunited with Co-Host Kevin for an unforgettable Pokemon roundtable blast from the past! From the card game to video games and from the anime to Pokemon GO, we will travel across the land and to bring you goofy voices, good times, and many stories from two guys starting their Pokemon journey in a small town.…

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