TechnoRetro Dads

Two Men. Two Families. Two feet in the past. All eyes on the future! Join veteran podcasters Shazbazzar and JediShua each week for a look back at the 70s and 80s as they share the fun and fandom of their youth with their own families. Topics include TV, film, music, and games of the 70s and 80s as well as franchises which have continued into the 21st Century, like Star Wars and TRON. It’s a blend of new and old as stories are passed down from one generation to the next. And don’t forget the cereal! It’s Saturday morning in 1977 whenever and wherever this podcast is playing, and if you’re lucky enough to remember it, then come take a walk down memory lane with us. If you want to understand what it was like, then you’ve come to the right place. Over the years, this show has become known for its stunning production, insightful topics, amazing weekly show art, fun segments, and a positive spirit that is perfect for your Monday mornings. If you’re part of the Gen X generation, the child of one, or just fondly remember the sci-fi, fantasy and pop culture of the 70s and 80s, then this podcast is for you!

Dungeons & Dragons Art and Arcana

Michael Witwer, co-author of Dungeons & Dragons Art and Arcana joins shazbazzar and JediShua to talk about the history of D&D and how the game and its artwork shaped their imaginations.

MacGyver Saves Halloween

Mac and Jack (MacGyver and O’Lantern, respectively) team up to take on the spooky mystery of the inherited manor in this hurricane-delayed episode of TechnoRetro Dads worthy of 1988.

ghosts, Ghostbusters, The Real Ghostbusters

They might be frightening, they may be scary, but whether they’re kooky or spooky, ghosts have a way of attracting our attention and fueling our imaginations through games, toys, and TV shows like The Real Ghostbusters.

Haunted House TechnoRetro Dads RetroZap

The creepy-crawlies have come home to roost, and TechnoRetro Dads have the perfect place for a month-long Haunted House Party to celebrate the kookiest month of the year.

Ice Pirates

SuperFriend Adam O’Brien (the Fantha from Down Under) joins shazbazzar and JediShua for a chat about the comical campiness of a very ‘80s flick, Ice Pirates.

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future are not really pirates

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future take on Captain Jack Sparrow and the crew of the Black Pearl in this mighty Monday morning showdown on TechnoRetro Dads.

Actually, Jack Sparrow doesn’t make any appearances on this episode at all, but if you’re so inclined, you might want to speak like the quirky captain this Wednesday on “Talk Like a Pirate Day”. However, Captain Power is featured on this week’s show.

Football, Atari Football, Mattel Football, NERF Football

Football is in the air and on TV on Monday nights beginning tonight, so shazbazzar and JediShua kickoff the season with their fun football experiences (including jokes, arcade games, and NERF).

Lunchboxes

Reminisce about the lunchboxes you used to take to school with shazbazzar, JediShua, and several EarBuds on TechnoRetro Dads.

Battle Beyond the Stars

What if John Boy from The Waltons played Luke Skywalker?  Could George Peppard or Robert Vaughn have played Han Solo?  Find out what might have been in Battle Beyond the Stars.

Asteroids, Back-to-School, Cinema

School is back in session and TechnoRetro Dads are ready to bring good times back to class with school supplies, 1988 movies, and a palm-sweating game of Asteroids. JediShua and …

Christopher Robin

With Christopher Robin in theaters, TechnoRetro Dads remember childhood days with Winnie the Pooh and other stuffed friends.

Vectrex Robocop

Are you shore you don’t want to take one last trip to the beach?  Take along a “portable” Vectrex video game system from 1982!

The Clone Wars Defeats Dystopia

Comic Con News?  Yes!  The best news of all may be the return of The Clone Wars in what promises to be a fitting conclusion to this amazing series.

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