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!

TechnoRetro Dads: 'Scanning' in the New Year

We’re sure all the Earbuds are ready to start a fresh new year! Let’s do it by bursting our brain while watching the horror classic Scanners. Plus, the January 1981 issue of Starlog and our recap of the amazing TechnoRetro gifts we got for Christmas this year.

TechnoRetro Dads: TechnoRetro-Ho-Ho! Santa Claus the Movie!

Santa Claus has been around for a long time, but in 1985 we got to see him in his very own movie! Dudley Moore and John Lithgow star in Santa Claus the Movie. Plus, the Earbud Toy Catalog Champion has been chosen!

TechnoRetro Dads: Popeye Has Entered The OASIS!

TechnoRetro Dads: Popeye Has Entered The OASIS! Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player Two” has arrived. We give our spoiler-free impressions of the new novel. And 40 years ago, the legendary Robin …

TechnoRetro Dads: 40 Years of Flash Gordon

TechnoRetro Dads: 40 Years of Flash Gordon Flash! Ahhh ahh! He’ll save every one of us. Forty years ago we got a modern day interpretation of a classic space hero! …

TechnoRetro Dads: Home Alone Together

Kevin! Don’t be sad that you’re Home Alone! You have The TechnoRetro Dads to keep you company. We remember the movie on its 30th anniversary and the video games it inspired. Plus, the Mousetrap game that may have just inspired Kevin’s booby traps. And the results of the first matchups in the Earbud Toy Catalog. The holidays are here!

TechnoRetro Dads: Thanks for Nut N Honey!

Happy Thanksgiving from The TechnoRetro Dads! Tons to be thankful for even this year. Wacky cereal recipes for your feast, video game mods for the season, and some of our favorite retro Thanksgiving specials. Join us at the table for a holiday week of fun and laughs.

TechnoRetro Dads: Remembering Connery and Other Legends

The TechnoRetro Dads pay tribute to some late, great ones. Sir Sean Connery left behind a wide variety of movies. Jay and Shua look back on the ones that made a difference. Plus, we took a look at the November 1980 Starlog’s interview with Mark Hamill.

TechnoRetro Dads: Funyuns and Flagons

The TechnoRetro realm turns medieval as we talk with Superfriends Mike Witwer, author of Heroes’ Feast: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cookbook and Antony Soehner, author of After School Adventures.

TechnoRetro Dads: Candy Coated Special

Not very scary Halloween specials were a staple as we enjoyed our retro candy choices. Do they stack up against today’s sweets?

TechnoRetro Dads: Arcade ScissorDads

As Halloween approaches, get ready for some spooky games in the arcade! Plus, learn a lot about life on the 30th anniversary of Edward Scissorhands.

TechnoRetro Dads: Steppin' Into the Twilight Zone

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to Dads. We look at Twilight Zone: The Movie, the classic show, and the Golden Earring song and misheard lyrics of 80’s songs.

TechnoRetro Dads: The Price is Fright

Vincent Price is our favorite spooky character actor. And he even sells shrunken heads!

TechnoRetro Dads: Specific Frights

Michael Keaton makes a creepy tenant in Pacific Heights, plus movie video games that never were.

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