Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast
Turn down the lights and get ready for some old-school scares! Jay and Shua share some of Jay’s 31 Days of Horror picks before pulling out a classic Scholastic book from 1980 for three creepy ghost stories. Sometimes the best scares are the ones that make you feel like a kid again. So grab a blanket, keep the lights on, and enjoy some scary Stuff! 31 Days of Horror It’s October, which means Jay is once again counting down the days with his annual 31 Days of Horror series on RetroZap! Every day throughout the month, Jay takes a look at a horror movie from throughout film history,...
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The ghosts are getting restless, so Frank Bannister is putting the haunting business back in business! We’re celebrating 30 years of The Frighteners, the wonderfully weird Michael J. Fox and Peter Jackson horror comedy that starts with Ghostbusters vibes and then takes a fun, but much darker turn. AMC unleashes hundreds of hours of Halloween horror, The Transformers: The Movie proves the power of a theatrical re-release, Michael J. Fox receives a well-deserved honor, Jay continues his 31 Days of Horror, and we reveal which famous ghosts we’d hire to run our very own supernatural shakedown...
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Join the USS Enjoy Stuff as we celebrate six decades of Star Trek with television, movies, video games, our very own Star Trek Museum, and a look at how this strange little sci-fi show became a massive part of our culture. We’re also looking ahead to the 100th anniversary and asking what the future of Trek might look like! From the music of Earth, Wind & Fire to Atari’s Swordquest, we’re exploring the elements that keep us grounded, lift us up, and get us moving. News Let's Get Dangerous Again: Darkwing Duck Set to Return Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood...
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It’s the 21st day of September, so you know what that means! We’re celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire, positivity, good vibes, and the pursuit of the ultimate groove, And naturally, we’re making the whole thing TechnoRetro. From the music of Earth, Wind & Fire to Atari’s Swordquest, we’re exploring the elements that keep us grounded, lift us up, and get us moving. News The new Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake is heading to Peacock on October 15, giving horror fans another reason to start counting down to Halloween. Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One is getting a...
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Ahoy, Earbuds! Grab your eyepatch and prepare to set sail as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with real-life pirates, pirate pop culture, and a voyage through one of Disney's most beloved attractions! We'll explore why pirates really became pirates, where that famous pirate voice came from, and how Pirates of the Caribbean went from a Disney ride to a favorite attraction and movie. Plus, we'll put some familiar quotes through a pirate translator and see what treasures wash ashore! News Binge Browse Update: Binge Browse continues to add new features, including...
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Disney got seriously weird in the 1980s! From sinister carnivals to kids shrunk down to the size of insects, we're heading back to a decade when the Mouse House was trying just about everything. Jay and Shua revisit some of Disney's strangest, darkest, most ambitious, and most memorable live-action movies of the '80s. We'll talk about the movies that pushed technology forward, discovered future stars, scared an entire generation, and helped Disney find its way toward the blockbuster era. News Atari Retro Collections Are Coming - Atari is bringing back classic gaming experiences with...
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As the sun sets on another spectacular summer, we look back at the Hollywood blockbusters of olde! Big stars, bigger spectacles, long lines, popcorn, and movies that became events. We're heading to the theater for a trip through the history of the summer blockbuster! From Jaws and Star Wars to superheroes, animated adventures, and the biggest movies of the '80s and '90s, we're guessing which films ruled the summer box office. Plus, Jay and Shua talk about what made going to the movies such a memorable experience and whether the true summer blockbuster can still happen today. News Follow...
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Howard the Duck has been waddling around the Marvel Universe for more than 50 years, but 40 years ago he made his big-screen debut in one of the strangest movies ever to come out of Hollywood. We're getting our feathers ruffled and taking a look back at the movie that proved sometimes you just have to wing it! Was Howard the Duck really as bad as everyone said? We're looking at the history, the weirdness, the practical effects, the critics, and the legacy of this infamous 80s cult classic. News BingeBuster Becomes BingeBrowse - After receiving a cease and desist from Blockbuster,...
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Robert De Niro turns 83, so we’re celebrating one of the greatest and most versatile actors of his generation! From gangsters and boxers to comedians and intimidating fathers-in-law, De Niro has given us an incredible collection of unforgettable characters on Enjoy Stuff. Long before the Disney Renaissance, the Mouse House was taking some surprisingly bold chances with family entertainment. Join Jay and Shua as they revisit forgotten classics, share behind-the-scenes trivia, play a brand-new game, and discover why these quirky adventures deserve another look. News Indiana Jones...
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Take a trip back to the wonderfully weird world of Disney's live-action movies from the 1970s! From football-playing mules and alien cats to magical dragons and giant black holes, we're opening the Disney Vault to celebrate one of the studio's most creative and experimental eras. Long before the Disney Renaissance, the Mouse House was taking some surprisingly bold chances with family entertainment. Join Jay and Shua as they revisit forgotten classics, share behind-the-scenes trivia, play a brand-new game, and discover why these quirky adventures deserve another look. News Hollywood's...
info_outlineLife moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and enjoy Ferris Bueller once in a while, you could miss one of the greatest teen comedies ever made! Join Jay and Shua as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Hughes' classic with behind-the-scenes stories, thoughtful discussions, trivia, and plenty of laughs.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off isn't just about skipping school; it's about friendship, growing up, and remembering to slow down and enjoy life. Grab your parade float, borrow a Ferrari (responsibly), and spend a perfect day celebrating one of the most beloved films of the 1980s.
News
New Snoopy Special Announced – Charlie Brown helps Snoopy search for his beloved doghouse after it is accidentally sold in a touching new Peanuts adventure.
Intellivision Sprint Released – Atari's revival of the classic Intellivision brand delivers 45 fan-favorite games and modern upgrades after years of anticipation.
Ming-Na Wen Launches YouTube Cooking Channel – The Disney Legend shares family recipes, acting stories, and previews her upcoming cookbook, Have You Eaten Yet?
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What we’re Enjoying
Jay enjoyed Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, praising its epic scope, fresh interpretation of the ancient tale, and the timeless themes woven throughout the adventure. As expected from Nolan, the film delivers spectacle while giving audiences plenty to think about long after the credits roll. Shua has been reading The Traveler by Joseph Eckert, a thought-provoking time travel novel that explores family, sacrifice, and the consequences of moving through time in unexpected ways. While some mysteries remain unanswered, the emotional journey and fascinating concepts make it a memorable read for any time travel fan.
MCU Location Scout
MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. And don’t forget to check out all of Jay’s Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.
Enjoy Taking the Day Off
School can wait. This week Jay and Shua take a day off to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off! They revisit John Hughes' beloved comedy with behind-the-scenes stories, memorable Chicago filming locations, fascinating trivia, and a look at why the film continues to resonate four decades later.
And they explore who the movie's true hero really is, how our perspective on Ferris changes as we grow older, whether his famous day off could happen in today's world, and even test their knowledge with a fun game about what everything in Ferris' adventure actually cost in 1986. It's a nostalgic celebration filled with laughs, movie memories, and plenty of reasons to save Ferris.
Did you skip school? Where would you go on your perfect day? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “Save Ferris!” 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