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!

1979 vampire movies

Vampires, video games, and vacation ends as a SuperFriend returns to podcasting. Chris Luby from The Geek State joins shazbazzar and JediShua for The Legend of Zelda and some Funkos …

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toys

Steve Glosson from Geek Out Loud joins shazbazzar and JediShua to talk about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toys from the 80s.

Super Nintendo, Super NES

JediShua and shazbazzar remember playing Super Nintendo (SNES), yearn to relive some glory days in the arcade on the Arcade 1UP machines, and serve up a delicious bowl of virtual cereal for your good times as you wake up for the first full work week of 2019.

Christmas Eve on RetroZap

The great questions of Christmas Eve are answered in this episode of TechnoRetro Dads: How do you wrap a digital download? When is it too late to leave hints for what you’d like for Christmas? What’s the best cereal to eat today? Which games have snowy themes for a white Christmas?

UnScrooged 2018 is your prescription for many ailments you may experience during the holiday season. With SuperFriends’ fun and/or funny memories told while they play favorite arcade games from the ’70s and ’80s, your long-term memory center will be activated, your heart will be lifted, and your attitude will be improved. Share and enjoy!

Scrooged 1988

Bill Murray reimagined Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1988 Richard Donner movie Scrooged.

Superman

“You’ll believe a man can fly,” they told us forty years ago. And we did! We were thrilled to see Superman fly on the silver screen forty years ago in Superman the Movie. Join shazbazzar and JediShua for a super-sized Superman episode of TechnoRetro Dads.

Ernest Saves Christmas, Missing Link

Puppet Surgeon Dr. Hunter Wahl of Laika joins JediShua and shazbazzar to laugh about Ernest Saves Christmas and discuss stop-motion animation in the modern era as he reveals behind-the-scenes aspects of filming Missing Link.

Turkeys, Trains, and Television on Thanksgiving

Whether your Thanksgiving requires travel by Planes, Trains, and Automobiles or you’re content to stay at home watching television for a few Happy Days, playing Duck Hunt on your Nintendo, remember to enjoy the weekend.

The Star Wars Holiday Special 2018

To mark the fortieth anniversary of The Star Wars Holiday Special, TechnoRetro Dads present “The Could’ve Been But Wasn’t Actually The Star Wars Holiday Special” Radio Drama. Join shazbazzar and JediShua with special guests, Joe Tavano, Mrs. Shua, and jessizzar for an audio version of the Holiday Special based on the earliest draft of the story from May 1978.

The Lord of the Rings, 1978, Ralph Bakshi

The Lord of the Rings has been a favorite story for generations whether in its original literary form, the Peter Jackson films, or (for many GenXers) Ralph Bakshi’s animated version.

Calvin and Hobbes, They Live, Snowmen

The dark imagination of a young boy appears in the funny papers as a dark mystery is revealed through special sunglasses. From snowmen to aliens, TechnoRetro Dads is really ‘80s this week!

What sound does a snowman make when he screams? Calvin would know. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson, filled our heads with ideas and our voices with laughter from 1985 to 1995.

Beetlejuice on TechnoRetro Dads

Beetlejuice (the 1988 movie), Beetlejuice (the cartoon series), and Beetlejuice toys invite a triple threat for your Halloween this week on TechnoRetro Dads.

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