In the inaugural episode of the Nostalgia Oasis, co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Ken talks all things about the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie Jaws! From the history of how the movie came to be, to its influence on pop culture today, this movie often referred to as "the original summer blockbuster" stands the test of time! There just might also be a special Nostalgia Oasis storytime in the episode as well! So enter into the depths of the Nostalgia Oasis...if you dare!(Da-dum)

Jaws the Ride-https://youtu.be/QurplyEz_P4?si=V0hYm4rmWSddOsfw
Jaws:22 Things You Never Knew-https://youtu.be/3ult-RAnxms?si=IvBa2fcW6VoJpIrI
Jaws NES-https://youtu.be/YqFpzUHUMa8?si=6_6TfaAt2DwjBtUp
Jaws Stern Pinball-https://youtu.be/x4l-kbTPALg?si=DwEG8-xWL49MHKXJ

Episode 15 comin' at ya! It's a special sweetened and condensed version of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. We try out a new type of show that we're calling the "GRAB BAG". Ken and Chad bring two random retro and nostalgic topics to the table for a no-frills, straightforward discussion about each of their topics. Come and listen to see what the guys pull out of the bag!

As mentioned in the show, check out The Mystery Frequency Podcast and give it a listen - HERE

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Welcome Back. Episode 14 is here! In our Icebreaker segment, Ken discusses his recent trip to the Big Apple!

13:47 | Main Topic: Ten Stars Who Died Too Young

Ken and Chad discuss one superstar from the world of movies, television, music, sports, and one bonus pick that left the world too soon. We discuss the impacts of their respective careers and wonder "what could have been" with many of these choices.

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

1:11:03 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective
Retrospective - Nerfuls | LINK | 1986 TV COMMERCIAL
Something New & Recent Purchase - M.A.S.K. by The Loyal Subjects | LINK
eBay Wish List -1985 Nerfuls Round Town Village from Parker Brothers | LINK

1:25:46 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - Bruce Willis Turns 70!
Bruce Willis in a Seagram's Wine Cooler Commercial | LINK

01:35:33 | In Memoriam - "Big" George Foreman
Foreman/Ali "The Rumble in the Jungle" | LINK
Foreman Knocks Out Michael Moorer in 1994 | LINK
The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine in 1999 | LINK

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Hello Listeners, and come check out Episode 13 of the RR Pod. In our Icebreaker segment, since we're close to St. Patty's Day, we discuss our favorite "Green" things in Pop Culture, before getting to the meat and potatoes of the show.

15:34 | Main Topic: Great 1980's Movie Trilogies

Ken and Chad go back and forth discussing what they think the greatest 1980 Movie Trilogies are. Will they come up with the same ones? Listen and find out!

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

45:10 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective
Retrospective - Barnyard Commandos | LINK
Something New & Recent Purchase - DC Super Powers Vehicles – Bat Multicraft & Black Manta Sea Saucer | LINK
eBay Wish List -
1977 Star Wars Texas Instruments Digital Watch | LINK
1986 Remco Karate Kid Competition Center | LINK
1989 Back to the Future II Thermos Lunchbox | LINK

59:26 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - 40 Years Since "Iron" Mike Tyson fought his first professional fight.
McNeeley Pre-Fight Interview | LINK
Tyson's Staredown of McNeeley | LINK

01:10:30 | In Memoriam - Actor Gene Hackman.

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Episode 12 of the RR Pod coming at you now! Ken starts the show by remembering the "Miracle on Ice" back in the 1980 Winter Olympics which was played 45 years ago in Lake Placid, NY.

09:59 | Main Topic: The Great ABC Toy Company Show

Our First ABC Type Show made famous by Jason and Mickey of the TRN Time Machine Podcast, Ken and Chad alternate through the letters of the alphabet to discuss various toy companies, past or present, and discuss the toys, games, and other products the company produces (or in some cases, produced - past tense). It's a lengthy discussion folks, so brace yourself! If you're a child of the 80's and 90's, this show is right up your alley!

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

01:29:48 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective
Retrospective - Food Fighters | LINK
Something New & Recent Purchase - Hasbro Marvel Legend Maximum Series Spider Man | LINK
eBay Wish List - Coleco Mini Arcades | LINK

01:46:52 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - The M*A*S*H* TV Series Finale that aired in February of 1983.

01:53:36 | In Memoriam - Jerry Eisenberg, cartoon producer and animator.

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It's February...which means we're in the month of LOVE! Ken and Chad have you covered with their icebreaker topic, which features a random selection of songs with the word LOVE in the title. For you Amazon Music subscribers, we've also curated the playlist for your listening pleasure (Click Here).
Luke Combs "Lovin On You" Official Music Video | LINK

20:15 | Main Topic: Top Five Super Bowl Moments

Coming off of the Eagles victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, listen as Ken and Chad recall their personal Top Five Favorite Moments in Super Bowl History. We span the top moments in the big game's history from the 80's Decade all the way up to the 2010's.

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

57:13 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective
Retrospective - Street Fighter II / GI-Joe Crossover | LINK
Something New & Recent Purchase - Mean Joe Greene Funko Pop! | LINK
eBay Wish List - Vending Machine Football Helmets | LINK

1:13:01 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - YouTube Turns 20!

1:30:22 | In Memoriam - John Erwin, the voice of He-Man and Prince Adam in MOTU

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Episode 10 of the Retro Resurgence features two special guests, friends of the TRN Community Karen Flieger (@retrodolls77) and Chris Bailey (@beatles_toybox). The gang discuss all the major movies celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025, including Back to the Future, Jaws, The Goonies and others.

12:37 | Main Topic: The Funko Pops We Need

Chad's pick this week is all about "Funko Pops", including a brief history and intro of the relatively new toy company, followed by each person bringing a few Pops for a short "Show and Tell" segment, and then we get into a roundtable discussion about the Funko Pops we'd like to see created in the future. We hit all areas of Pop Culture, Movies & TV, Music, Cartoons, Video Games, and MORE! Funko, are you listening???? Hear our ideas!!!!

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

1:27:09 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective
Retrospective - Kenner The Empire Strikes Back from 1980 - 1982 | https://thetoycollectorsguide.com/the-empire-strikes-back/
Something New & Recent Purchase - Batman Forever Retro Collection | https://batman-news.com/2025/01/13/spin-master-batman-forever-retro-collection/
eBay Wish List - 1975 The Game of Jaws | https://www.ebay.com/itm/306048031547?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Dpr4Hf2lQyu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=XPFmtXN4QcO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

1:42:09 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - "We Are the World" 40th Anniversary
Official Music Video - https://youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw?si=Yq9PBkxrPxLO8c1Z
1991 SNL Skit (Parody of "We Are the World") - Musicians for Free-Range Chickens (YouTube Link) https://youtu.be/HeTMidCjdUk?si=LHpQawXaugYmPfsS

1:51:45 | In Memoriam - Mr. Baseball - Bob Uecker
Hall of Fame Speech - https://youtu.be/h7dG5HCKeWA?si=XQqnchMqgCL-Zo1d
Miller Lite Commercial - https://youtu.be/DPh4iF76LbU?si=0RYcukQdktta9yLb
Brewers Go to World Series 1982 - https://youtu.be/GTE4K6Sb4j0?si=-jwwn_3oBkrEDfSb
Final Game at Milwaukee County Stadium - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/167o13gChc/?mibextid=wwXIf
Milwaukee Admirals to Honor Bob Uecker with Plaid Jacket Jerseys https://uni-watch.com/2025/01/25/milwaukee-admirals-to-honor-bob-uecker-with-plaid-jacket-jerseys/

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Happy 2025 folks! We hope you had the best Holiday season. The first episode of the new year rolls right along. The guys share a bit of how their Holiday season treated them, and Chad's Icebreaker has them making some random pop-culture predictions that they will have to circle back to later in the year to see if they came true.

20:27 | Main Topic: Top 5 1990's Movie Soundtracks

Ken's choosing this week has the guys counting down from #5 to #1 of their favorite 1990's Movie Soundtracks. Each pick is discussed with a few of the top songs on each album, and they share their personal memories of listening to the music and watching the movie.

Also in the episode, we feature our recurring segments:

1:02:00 | Ken’s Toy Retrospective

Remco Karate Kid Action Figures - https://thetoybox1138.blogspot.com/2009/02/look-back-at-great-toys-part-29-karate.html
Something New : Marvel Comics – One:12 Thor by Mezco- https://www.toyark.com/2024/12/12/marvel-comics-one12-thor-by-mezco-551901
Recent Purchase : Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers M. Bison (Player 2 Ver.) 1/12 Scale BBTS 25th Anniversary Exclusive Action Figure - https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/variationdetails/278268?srsltid=AfmBOopqApfd8yjwi42EN_gZMVRm3sHsKwA58xpX1ZsGEEqi8WcqxaYA
e-Bay Wish List : Hasbro Weebles Wobble Race - https://thisoldtoy.com/hasbro/hasbro-toy-pages/563-wobble-race.html

1:15:34 | Chad’s Pop Culture Moment - Elvis Presley's 90th Birthday

1:28:35 | In Memoriam - Sportscaster Greg Gumbel

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