Retro Resurgence

Episode 43 sees the guys doing Part 3 of the ongoing Weird Al Yankovic Greatest Parody Song Bracket Tournament. Once again, Pitfall Gary is here to break any stalemates in the matchups. 16 more songs do battle to in the "Wheel of Fish" Division. Which song will come out on top? Listen and Find Out.If you haven't heard Part 1 and Part 2 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode. ReCurrent Events:KEN: Netflix's Scooby-Doo reboot reveals full cast amid Scooby backlashCHAD: ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday - Barrett MediaFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master - the Muscles from Brussels. It's Jean-Claude Van Damme Time!The guys discuss and debate their personal Top Five JCVD Movies (with 1 Honorable Mention) and share their overall thoughts, some JCVD trivia, and more on this high-flyin', action packed episode.Recurrent Events:KEN: PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks - Official Teaser Trailer - IGNCHAD: The Pizza Hut Book-It Program Epic Split // Volvo Commercial // Jean-Claude Van DammeFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Episode 5 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he travels through the 80s and dives into 5 toylines that didn’t quite reach top of the mountain status, but were still pretty cool in their own way! It’ll be another gnarly ride down memory lane! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now! Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network!Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

Episode 38 has Ken and Chad taking you down a nostalgic rabbit hole of fun, zany, and memorable commercials from the decade you grew up in. Ken tackles the 1980's, and Chad takes the 1990's in this fun look back at the commercials we remember growing up, and the ones we just can't get out of our heads. 12 commercials from 6 categories ready for your listening and viewing pleasure!But first, in ReCurrent Events, Ken discusses the recent WWE Hall of Fame Nomination of "The Worm" Dennis Rodman, and Chad tells us about a popular 80's TV Mystery Series that's coming to the big screen in 2027.Chad's List:Commercial with an Athlete - Jordan/Bird Nothin' But Net (McDonalds)1993 https://youtu.be/1shK-j_u6LI?si=0adD0M8obsFru8JHCommercial with a Celebrity "Before they were Famous" - Aaron Paul (Corn Pops) 1999 https://youtu.be/Kt6JI9gzECo?si=uc1wJALAu1-ApvFwCommercial with the Best Jingle - Crossfire 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hn6Ue8mjfMCommercial with the Worst Jingle - The Smart Clapper 1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nagNG0ZyJUECommercial for a Product/Company that No Longer Exists - Quincy's Big Fat Yeast Roll 1990https://youtu.be/4sSp92lYEJM?si=UuV8BHNCMVS2CsXqA Funny Commercial - Your Cheatin' Heart (Pepsi) 1996 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnXArm-NViIOne Bonus Pick - Like Mike (Gatorade) 1992 https://youtu.be/qs2BRSWzrJE?si=7wymwAUlx_rUtGnzKen's ListCommercial with an Athlete - Bo Knows (Nike) 1989 https://youtu.be/sZDBJsNqD-k?si=qmsHGpnK9UVeQBFlCommercial with a Celebrity "Before they were Famous" - Keanu Reaves (Coca-Cola) 1983 https://youtu.be/f9ZSPC3J6hA?si=EJhdKHnAmsQus1-YCommercial with the Best Jingle -I Don't Wanna Grow Up (Toys R Us) 1982 https://youtu.be/Wx5FiCdglBg?si=EQ9SJzPGw7QhzTEgCommercial with the Worst Jingle - Meow Mix 1984 https://youtu.be/7pHiB4ty3ao?si=lpyNgSoB0CzEOvUgCommercial for a Product/Company that No Longer Exists - Bonkers Candy 1985 https://youtu.be/A7yySwaJZVA?si=M8kmq3xqfqbPVW_XA Funny Commercial - Tastes Great vs Less Filling Softball Game (Miller Lite) 1983 https://youtu.be/V_yuS8txoUU?si=O785EwSXrjvrBJZYOne Bonus Pick - Mac Tonight (McDonalds) 1987 https://youtu.be/0c4_b5PHWg8?si=jUj9tFyZ4shAYS2wFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

The Madness is back baby!!!Episode 37 is here, and we're back with Part 2 of our 4 part series in our "Weird Al" Bracket Madness Tournament - 64 of Al's parody songs throughout his long and illustrious career doing battle to be crowned his best (at least in our opinions!) Our pal Gary from TRN is back to help us choose the winners in the "Spatula City Division" bracket. 16 more songs go head to head in this episode. Come and take a listen. See if your favorites advance to the championship round.Before the Weird Al talk begins, in ReCurrent Events, Chad discusses an April 2026 reboot of a popular 80's and 90's television competition show, and Ken tells us about the new animated series "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord" coming to Disney+ in a few weeks. ReCurrent Events:KEN-MAUL-SHADOW LORD Trailer Shows the Ex-Sith vs. the EmpireCHAD-Prime Video's American Gladiators Revival Confirms Premiere Date (And Why This Reboot Will Actually Work) - ComicBook.comFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

Episode 36 drops NOW!For ReCurrent Events segment, Chad discusses a recent news article that claims that more people now listen to podcasts for spoken word audio over traditional AM/FM talk radio. Ken tells us about a new video game coming for He-Man fans, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, set to release in late April.Then, in a nod to our very first episode, the guys are going back to the video game well - this time, its the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that takes center stage. It's a true top 5 list as they count 'em down from five to one and discuss all the memories and nostalgia tied into those titles. Come down the video game road of nostalgia with us and go over on Instagram and let us know your favorite titles on that platform.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

Episode 34 for your listening pleasure!For Recurrent Events, Chad brings up the possible return of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise to Disney, and Ken discusses a film dropping in November to commemorate the 50th (yes 50th!) anniversary of the 1976 film Rocky.Then, it's the main event. A music-themed episode. The guys are bringing 12 songs each to the show. Our first list is our favorite songs that have the name of a city in the title, and we follow that list up with our favorite songs that mention the name of a U.S. State in the title. Ken and Chad bring 5 picks, plus 1 Honorable Mention for each list. Will the guys keep their personal streak of matching picks up on this episode? Listen and find out!Spotify Complete Song Playlist Link : hereAmazon Music Complete Song Playlist Link: hereFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

Episode 3 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he welcomes his co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Chad to the show! The guys will discuss and reminisce about the very popular and highly revered WWF Hasbro toyline of the early to mid-90s! Come fly off the top rope and dive into what should be a fun and pile driving good time of an episode! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now! Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network! WWF Hasbro action figures | Pro Wrestling | FandomThe Toy Box: WWF - World Wrestling Federation (Hasbro)Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

Ken and Chad are here to wrap up 2025 and give their thanks, look back at some predictions made earlier in the year, and remember six more pop culture icons and influencers who left us in 2025.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choiceCheck out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In Episode 2 of Wide World of Toys, host Ken is coming at you with a list of 5 great Christmas presents that he received as a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s! So come along and take a trip on Santa's sleigh as Ken reminisces of Christmases gone by on the Wide World of Toys Christmas Edition! Ken's 2025 Christmas Wishlist:Hot Wheels x Transformers Bone Shaker & Twin MillWWE LJN Superstars Hulk Hogan Action Figure 1980s Retro 8" Collectible Toy : TargetGremlins™: Gizmo 21361 | Ideas | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop USFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

In this first episode of the all new, refreshed and rebooted Wide World of Toys Podcast, host Ken talks about his decision to re-launch the podcast, and an outline of what the show will contain. Then, Ken gets into the main topic of the show, in which he gives a retrospective of The Dark Knight Collection from Kenner in 1990 and 1991. Then, rounds out the show with something new in the world of toys today that he's liking...Blokees! But which franchise?? Listen to find out! Thanks for coming along for the ride, as we discover and reminisce about all the great things The Wide World of Toys has to offer!Shop Classic, Movie Figures & Collectibles – BlokeesNew Blokees DC Defender Revealed! | DCCollectorsDark Knight Collection (Kenner) ChecklistFollow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

November is here....and so are we here with Episode 28!The main topic this week is focused on great films of the past - with a caveat - we're narrowing down the scope to only look at movies with One-Word Titles (sorry Citizen Kane!) Ken and Chad discuss five of their favorite films, and also give another five films that can generally be found on people's all time favorites list.In Nostalgia Oasis News, Chad gives some information on the newly dedicated "Hulk Hogan Trail" in Clearwater, Florida, and Ken discusses an idea tossed around called Retro Escapes, a theme park that features five decade-themed lands spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s.Follow us on our Social Media Channels.IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.comGive us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choiceCheck out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!