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 watch The NeverEnding Story at the RetroZap mall

Thirty-five years ago, shazbazzar and JediShua wandered through shopping malls looking for toys, games, music, books, and movies like The NeverEnding Story. Join the TechnoRetro Dads as they recall their own memories and discuss various memories of several EarBuds in a 77 minute mall run.

While JediShua is at the edge of the galaxy running with smugglers, shazbazzar continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first men on the moon in modern times with a FLASHBACK episode featuring many moon moments including talk about Moonbase Alpha and Space 1999 with Paul Bateman.

Apollo 11 Men on the Moon

Fifty years ago, NASA put men on the moon to successfully complete the Apollo 11 mission and end the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union.

shazbazzar and JediShua Together Again in The Muppets Take Manhattan

This week in 1984 introduced us to Muppet Babies and encouraged us to believe we could join the likes of Luke Skywalker by playing arcade games with The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Last Starfighter. (There was The Frisco Kid in ’79, too. A lot of folks forgot that one.)

The Beach Boys meet Bernie

If you want to blow things up, listen to classic summer music, or enjoy somewhat offensive comedy, join shazbazzar and JediShua as they remember The Beach Boys, Weekend at Bernie’s, and Fireworks!

New Coke wasn’t exactly the hit the Coca-Cola Company was looking for in 1985. JediShua and shazbazzar taste test the limited rerelease to find out if its a hit with the next generation.

Summer Movies on TechnoRetro Dads via RetroZap

JediShua and shazbazzar remember these summer movies: The Muppet Movie (1979), Top Secret! (1984), The Karate Kid (1984), and Batman (1989) and realize their impact on their youth and beyond.

RetroZap Fathers on TechnoRetro Dads

Celebrate Father’s Day with true TechnoRetro Dads like Fred Flintstone, George Jetson, Henry Jones, Jr., Anakin Skywalker, Mufasa, Papa Smurf, Matt Trakker, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Mr. Mom.

Gremlins shares notoriety with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with being cited as the reason for today’s PG-13 rating, but shazbazzar and JediShua talk about why it should be remembered for much, much more. If you haven’t seen this movie in decades, it’s worth watching. It’s even better than you remember!

Thirty-five years ago, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom continued the saga begun by Raiders of the Lost Ark. Five years later, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade kept this ’80s series going.

Tim Conway stole the breath from audiences and co-stars alike with his propensity for physical comedy and his willingness to embrace the role of the lovable fool everyone loved to laugh at and with from the ’70s to today and for decades to come.

Peter Mayhew gave us Chewbacca and we give our respects in this tribute to the big man with a bigger heart who won our affection while playing the iconic wookiee in Star Wars.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons was wildly popular among the non-athletic types in the ’70s and ’80s. The popularity of role-playing games (tabletop and online) continues today. This week the ‘Dads FLASHBACK to earlier episodes and interviews for 77 minutes full of Dungeons & Dragons discussions and memories.

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