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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Description It’s a tale as old as time! Good vs evil, heroes vs villains, and toy companies vs your allowance! This week, Enjoy Stuff dives into the legendary worlds of GI Joe and Transformers, where knowing is half the battle and there’s always more than meets the eye. From action figures to cartoons, comics to movies, Jay and Shua revisit the iconic franchises that defined a generation and still transform fandoms today. News Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has reportedly been cancelled after its second season, leaving fans disappointed about the future of the series. The world...
info_outlineEveryone 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 mythology by dropping the famous vampire into World War II against a N*** vampire plague.
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What we’re Enjoying
Jay revisited the 1992 tech thriller Sneakers and appreciated how cleverly the film handles early computer security and espionage themes. He especially enjoyed the strong ensemble cast and the nostalgic look at pre-internet-era technology fears. Shua had a blast with The Mandalorian and Grogu and encourages everyone to simply enjoy the ride instead of overanalyzing every detail. For him, the movie captured the fun adventure spirit that makes Star Wars exciting in the first place.
Enjoy the Firsts!
June means summertime movies are officially here, and Shua and Jay kick things off by celebrating cinematic “firsts” with one of the most overly complicated game introductions in Enjoy Stuff history. From debut performances to first team-ups and breakout roles, the guys dive deep into movie trivia while keeping things light, silly, and packed with classic film knowledge.
Across three increasingly challenging rounds, Jay and Shua test each other on famous actors’ first films, the first time iconic co-stars appeared together, and which stars made their debut in memorable movies. Along the way they share laughs, surprising trivia, and plenty of appreciation for the strange and wonderful beginnings of Hollywood careers.
How did you do? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “That’s a First” 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