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!

Dystopia in the Arcade and Movies

JediShua is camping, shazbazzar is at the beach, and the internet is a bit wonky, but it’s not the end of the world!

SpaceHunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone

Tune in for 77 minutes of Missile Command from Atari and get Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone in 3-D!

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

From a not-so-distant future in 1987 to the 25th Century, Glen A. Larson resurrects a fifty year-old character with 1979’s Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Mad Max on TechnoRetro Dads

Whether you saw it with the American overdub or the original Australian accents, Mad Max most certainly impacted you as it has many moves that have followed.

Logan's Run with Paul Bateman

Concept Designer and Art Director Paul Bateman joins shazbazzar and JediShua for a look back at dystopian futures in movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with a focus on the 1976 classic Logan’s Run.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

JediShua and shazbazzar look back at another thirty year-old cinematic icon as Doc Brown and Mario team up with a cartoon bunny wanted for murder in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

The Great Outdoors with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd

JediShua and shazbazzar kick off this summer with a look back at The Great Outdoors starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.  

Big, air hockey, Star Wars, Hondo Ohnaka

JediShua teams up with Mrs. Shua and SuperFriend Tony Soehner a mile high in the sky to watch Big and play air hockey while shazbazzar takes a week-long Vacation (Bible School).  

Corvette Summer and National Donut Day

Although Harrison Ford’s character is in theaters this week, Mark Hamill is in the spotlight on TechnoRetro Dads for the fortieth anniversary of Corvette Summer. So dig out your Hot Wheels hot rods and get ready to roll on Memorial Day!  

Solo: A Star Wars Story is coming this week — right after the thirtieth anniversary of Ron Howard and George Lucas working together on Willow!  

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is not only a significant Beatles album — it’s a colorful, musical movie featuring Earth, Wind & Fire!

Lost in Space with the Bee Gees

Lost in Space has recaptured pop-culture with this modernized reboot of the classic television series from the mid-1960s. JediShua and shazbazzar get Lost in Space with the Robinsons yet again, …

Rampage, shazbazzar, JediShua, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson,

Rampage rages against Chicago with furry fists of fury in this popcorn flick with a bit of the great ‘80s arcade game on screen.

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