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For over a decade, The Retroist Podcast has taken a nostalgic look back at the last 40+ years of retro themed pop culture. The show attempts to connect or reconnect you to things from your past through storytelling and discussion of compelling milestones and forgotten tidbits of pop culture.
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Young heroes bound in love and kinship are forced on a quest to discover the truth behind the magic of dragons and seek those that stole it, before their world itself is destroyed by the growing power of the Dark Army.. Raised by former knights in hiding, they have grown up taking on different skills, each one unique and valuable to each other. Not only use of magic or mastery of a sword they are also tied to a great destiny. A destiny foretold in lost tomes they have yet to discover, but th ...
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Sparking memories and discussion of the seventies. Two lifelong friends remember growing up in the 1970s, "The Greatest Decade Known To Man"! Topics include music, pop culture, movies, TV shows, celebrities and everyday life in the Midwest.
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Kurt Caceres brings on celebrity Actors, Directors, Athletes, Casting Directors, Writers, Surgeons, Psychologists, Musicians and more............. to take us down a raw and truthful journey into the dark hallways of the Hollywood machine. As an actor, Kurt worked many years to get to the top of the game, leading major network television shows and finding great success. Then because of inexperience and the power of ego, he lost it all and hit rock bottom. Now after a decade of fighting to mak ...
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The world of retirement has changed. People of your father’s generation worked for one or two companies their entire life and they received a gold watch and a pension when they were done! Boy, how times have changed! Most people are lucky to receive a pension and, in fact, many have to fund their own retirement. Chances are you have a 401k, IRA, or a 403b, an alphabet soup that puts the risk of investing on you. Not only must you weather the stock market, but you also have to prepare for the ...
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Ideas are the global currency of the 21st century. But how do you come up with one? How do you execute it? How do you operationalize that process and replicate it again and again? We are Creatives, Innovators and Entrepreneurs on a quest to answer these questions and develop a blueprint to success in the creative space for generations to come. Idea Generation is a 360° media platform catering to the creative class which exists to educate and inspire the mavericks of tomorrow.
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Welcome to the 400th episode of the Retroist Podcast. On this episode, my last of the season, I decided to talk about the 1984 Summer Olympics. These Los Angeles games were a big deal for me. I don’t remember any Olympic activity before it, and no other Games have been as enjoyable for me. I begin the show discussing my bit of bootleg patriotism th…
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Returning from Strath, Dabria persuades the spirit of Ash De la Rosa, who is possessing her best friend's body (Una), to explain the story of Amberreach. A small ghost town holding the last shards of her own humanity in Ash's quest for power and Una's childhood. Appearing in this episode: ASH de la Rosa the Necromancer - Shannon Roby DABRIA the Dea…
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Benedict and Kharne tread into the frozen northern Shattered Lands where twilight magic that blends the chaos of the shattered fey rules the land. Haunted by visions they plow through the wind and snow to find the Ulfric the brother of the Sage who helped Benedict escape, with a final gift to save the people of Wolfling. BENEDICT - Brian Dowling KH…
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On the newest episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am revisiting a subject I dealt with over a decade ago, the VCR. The original episode I did, had always been a favorite of mine, but I have wanted to revisit it to update the audio, mix, music, and information. It was fun to not just redo the episode, but listen to the original and see how much has c…
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As this season of the Retroist Podcast wraps up, I wanted to cover some of the films that tried to cash in on the breakdancing craze. Breakin’ was the first film to hit the theaters, and it captured the attention of my friends and I. Our dancing crew wasn’t very good and didn’t last long, but it was a lot of fun. I start off the show talking about …
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I wanted to wrap up my coverage of Indiana Jones with a discussion of some Indy odds and ends. So on this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am going to talk about Indiana Jones Merchandise. I focus on the things I was most familiar with while growing up, so this is not comprehensive. The show starts with a little story about comic book collecting.…
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Vix, Vash and Zorin enter the enchanted world of Viridian, a land saturated in the chaotic wonder of the Fey. Seeking allies they find they arent the only ones seeking help. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Derek Kunz, Ryan Donnelly, JD Rose, Return2Sender, Brian Dowling, Corey Pfautsch, Daniel Nichol…
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In this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am going to take a look at the first two decades of video games featuring Indiana Jones. This started with me just going to talk about a couple of games, but then morphed into a 12 game extravaganza (maybe 13). Here are the games I discuss: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982) Indiana Jones in the Lost Kingdom (…
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In an episode of the Retroist Podcast, we are looking at the "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," a TV series that charts the early adventures of the iconic character Indiana Jones. This series fleshes out the formative years of the young Indy as he travels the globe and, like Forrest Gump, he engages with historical figures and participates in ke…
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Skotmir and Sophie enter the great forge of the Bloodwood Dwarves, seeking allies but finding the darkest of prisons. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Derek Kunz, Ryan Donnelly, JD Rose, Return2Sender, Brian Dowling, Corey Pfautsch, Daniel Nichols, Hayley Muñoz, Joleen Fresquez, Stormy Cone, Rori Chri…
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, released in 1989, as the first of the Indy films that I saw by myself. Much like in the other films, it follows the intrepid archaeologist, played by the Harrison Ford, as he embarks on a quest not just for the mythical Holy Grail but also for his estranged father, portrayed by Sean Connery. This new dynamic inje…
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Hey BuzzHeads! I went searching way back in the archives and found the podcast before the podcast! This is our lost first official BuzzHead Radio Podcast episode. It just so happened to be about the 70s and we liked it so much this episode launched the 70's Buzz Podcast! This goes back to February 14, 2017 in our very first studio in the Broadway T…
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom carved its niche as a riveting piece of film history, captivating audiences with its daring escapades and dark undertones. Released in 1984, this sequel to the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark delves deeper into the thrilling world of archaeology and myth, transporting viewers from the vibrant streets of Shanghai …
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In this episode, we join Zorin and Vash Silverbrand the smuggler as they begin their journey seeking allies as well. In a city all too familiar to us. Where it all began in Port L' For. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Ryan Donnelly, JD Rose, Return2Sender, Brian Dowling, Corey Pfautsch, Daniel Nichol…
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In the annals of cinematic excellence, Raiders of the Lost Ark emerges as an archetype of adventure filmmaking, etching its mark on the hearts of moviegoers with its blend of exhilaration and timeless storytelling. Released in 1981, Raiders redefined the adventure genre, introducing the world to the indomitable archaeologist Indiana Jones, portraye…
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In 2009, I launched a podcast episode that delved into the iconic TV series "Magnum P.I.," a show that not only defined an era but also captured the hearts of millions with its thrilling adventures and charismatic lead, Thomas Magnum. Since that initial foray, my understanding of both podcasting and "Magnum P.I." has deepened significantly, compell…
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In this episode, we join Una and Dabria as they follow the grim shadow of Ash De La Rosa's voice into the giantlands seeking ancient Strath. As they travel though Dabria's memories continue to haunt her. Showing shades of her past, lost on a distant shore. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Ryan Donnell…
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In the pantheon of video game classics, Joust stands as a testament to innovation and simplicity, capturing the hearts of gamers with its unique gameplay and imaginative design. Released by Williams Electronics in 1982, Joust broke the mold with its two-player cooperative play, pitting knights riding flying giant birds against enemy knights on buzz…
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