Enjoy Stuff: Licence to Excavate
Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast
What happens when the world's most famous archaeologist goes head-to-head with the world's most famous secret agent? This week, Jay and Shua celebrate two 1981 adventure classics and defend why their favorite deserves the crown. From ancient artifacts to espionage, Raiders of the Lost Ark and For Your Eyes Only prove that adventure comes in many forms. Join us as we revisit these beloved films, share some retro news, and enjoy a few modern adventures along the way. News • A replica of KITT from Knight Rider at Illinois' Volo Museum keeps receiving traffic tickets thanks to a license...
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Enjoy Stuff: Who’s On First?
Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast
Everyone has to start somewhere! This week, Shua and Jay celebrate some of the biggest movie firsts in Hollywood history with a game all about debut films, first appearances, and famous cinematic beginnings. From legendary actors’ first movies to surprising co-star debuts, the guys test each other’s movie knowledge News Apple TV+ officially announced the premier date of Season 4 of Ted Lasso, featuring the return of Jason Sudeikis and many fan favorite cast members, with Ted now coaching a women’s football team. Operation: Iron Coffin is bringing a wild new twist to Dracula...
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Enjoy Stuff: Afternoon Creature Features
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Description Grab your flashlight and avoid the basement stairs because this week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua celebrate the glorious age of creature features! From giant worms and killer spiders to mischievous Gremlins and underground mutants, they revisit the movies that terrified and delighted an entire generation. Creature features, killer critters, giant worms, Gremlins, and underground monsters. This week Jay and Shua celebrate the gloriously weird movies that made Saturday afternoons unforgettable! Plus, Jay says goodbye to Sci-Fi Saturdays, and much more on a brand new episode of...
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Enjoy Stuff: Saturday, Mourning Cartoons
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It’s 1986 and the cereal is sugary, the TV knob is warm, and the Saturday morning cartoon wars are officially underway! Shua and Jay travel back to the golden age of animated chaos to decide which network truly ruled the weekend lineup. From Muppet Babies and Real Ghostbusters to Schoolhouse Rock and Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n Wrestling, the guys relive the cartoons, commercials, trivia, and unforgettable memories that made Saturday mornings legendary. Plus, Jay quizzes Shua on Schoolhouse Rock in a battle for educational cartoon supremacy. News Atari has officially acquired the...
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Enjoy Stuff: A Very Special Episode
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This week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua explore the heartfelt, sometimes awkward, and often unforgettable world of afterschool specials and “very special episodes” that tackled real-life issues with primetime sincerity. Let's revisit how TV tried to teach us lessons...whether we were ready or not. Grab your Lunchables and prepare for some emotional whiplash as the guys dive into classic TV moments, serious topics, and hilariously modern takes on what an afterschool special might look like today. News Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 premieres May 14. The docuseries follows Ryan...
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Enjoy Stuff: Rogue One Decade Later
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Ten years later, Rogue One still stands as one of the boldest Star Wars stories ever told, and we’re diving deep into what made it so special. From gritty war vibes to behind-the-scenes surprises, it’s time to revisit the rebellion. Join us as we explore the legacy of Rogue One, share what we’ve been enjoying lately, and celebrate a new season of fun, fandom, and fantastic conversations. News Kellogg’s brings back cereal prizes with a new Toy Story 5 promotion, marking their return after more than a decade. The Ted Lasso Season 4 trailer teases Ted’s return to AFC...
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Enjoy Stuff: Hangin' with Hitch
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We’re hanging with the Master of Suspense himself as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Family Plot! Jay and Shua dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s final film, packed with twists, dark humor, and classic cinematic style. From bizarre kidnappings to behind-the-scenes trivia, the guys explore Hitchcock’s legendary career while sharing some retro fun and modern entertainment picks. It’s a suspenseful and lighthearted look at one of film’s greatest directors. News A new Mortal Kombat movie is in development, which naturally brings renewed attention to another Street Fighter reboot....
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Enjoy Stuff: Happy BirthJay!
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It’s a full-on birthday celebration as Shua and Jay honor another year of Jovial greatness with games, memories, and plenty of laughs. From origin stories to multiversal adventures, this birthday episode is packed with fun, surprises, and a whole lot of Enjoying Stuff! What we’re Enjoying Jay has been enjoying The Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, a comedic series about an unlikely leader of a band of misfits who stumbles into outrageous adventures while evading a corrupt thief-taker. He found it to be a fun and humorous reinterpretation of a classic character, with...
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Enjoy Stuff: Hiya Margie!
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You betcha! Jay and Shua head up to the snowy Midwest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fargo and explore the wonderfully weird world of the Coen Brothers. From woodchippers to wild film trivia, we dig into dark comedies, sci-fi fun, and some seriously enjoyable pop culture picks. News A Ready Player One graphic novel adaptation is arriving this fall with a Target-exclusive release ahead of a wider 2027 launch. Spaceballs 2 is officially set for April 23, 2027, bringing back Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and more for a long-awaited sequel. The original stars of Charlie’s...
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Enjoy Stuff: Swords and Sorceries
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Journey back to a time of loincloth-clad heroes, questionable special effects, and magical quests as Enjoy Stuff dives into the wild world of 80s sword and sorcery films. Shua and Jay explore the legends, the laughs, and the low-budget chaos of this unforgettable fantasy era. From evil sorcerers to heroic barbarians, we celebrate the movies that tried to ride the fantasy wave and sometimes hilariously missed. Grab your glaive and prepare for adventure! News The new Masters of the Universe trailer makes the film look pretty exciting The first two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord are...
info_outlineIt’s Candy Season. John Candy. This week we look back at the amazing career of a talented comedian and all around nice guy.
Let’s look at the great comedy performances of Canadian John Candy. From his groundbreaking time on SCTV to his prolific (but too short) career in the movies, he had a way of making us laugh and really care about his characters.
News
Ready for a reboot of Anaconda? Grab the snake repellent, because it’s coming
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is now an 8-bit video game! It’s astounding!
Ghostbusters Krispy Kremes have arrived
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What we’re Enjoying
Jay is enjoying the latest MCU outing on Disney+ with Agatha All Along. This witchy series has a familiar feeling while also being pretty unique. You can check out new episodes through October. Shua has been lazy reading a 2007 BBC radio drama based on the Douglas Adams series Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. It stars Harry Enfield, Billy Boyd, and academy award winner Olivia Coleman. Crazy fun British humor.
31 Days of Horror
Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features:
14.The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982) [trailer] Theme Week #2 - Collegiate Slashers
15.Splatter University (1984)
16.Graduation Day (1981)
17.Final Exam (1981)
18.Rush Week (1989)
19.Mimic (1997) [Sci-Fi] Theme Week #3 - Big Animal Horror
20.Alligator (1980)
Read them now at RetroZap.com
Enjoy John Candy!
John Candy was a Canadian actor, comedian, and all around nice guy. His humor was spotlighted on the series SCTV and expanded into the movies. Sometimes he played secondary characters, but other times he played a lovable and bumbling hero that we loved to root for. His life ended way too early, but he left us with some great comedy to enjoy for years to come.
Since we are closer and closer to Halloween, we pair some of the most popular candies with some of John Candy’s best movies. What a tasty way to laugh!
Which part of John Candy’s career do you prefer? What candy pairs well with his movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Be sure to bring your Death Certificate” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com