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Enjoy Stuff: My TV Dads

Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast

Release Date: 06/10/2024

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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...

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Take a trip through the incredible rise of computer-generated imagery as Jay and Shua explore the groundbreaking movies, visionaries, and technological leaps that forever changed filmmaking. From Westworld and TRON to Terminator 2 and beyond, it's a nostalgic look at the digital revolution that brought impossible worlds to life. Before CGI became invisible, audiences couldn't stop talking about it! Join us as we celebrate the artists, programmers, and filmmakers who transformed movie magic one pixel at a time.   News Amiga Freeware Archive for the Commodore 64 - A massive archive...

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Life 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...

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Take a stroll through the mall with Jay and Shua as they relive the glory days of food courts, arcades, music stores, and hanging out with friends. It's a nostalgic trip back to the place where so many great memories were made. From Orange Julius to KB Toys, Spencer Gifts to Aladdin's Castle, the guys celebrate everything that made malls the social center of the '70s, '80s, and '90s while sharing stories, movie memories, and a few laughs along the way.   News Mario Kart Tour Reaches the Finish Line – Nintendo announced that Mario Kart Tour will shut down on September 29 after seven...

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It's Donkey Kong's 45th birthday, so we're climbing ladders, dodging barrels, and celebrating one of the greatest arcade games ever made! Join us as we explore the history, memories, and monkey business behind Nintendo's legendary gorilla. Donkey Kong changed video games forever, introduced the world to Mario, and inspired decades of sequels, cartoons, toys, and unforgettable moments. Grab a banana and a hammer as we celebrate 45 years of arcade greatness on Enjoy Stuff!   News Starlog Magazine Returns – The legendary science fiction magazine is making a comeback this November after 17...

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This Father's Day we try to decide which sitcom dads best reflect what kind of Pops we are.  

 

Most people have a father figure in their lives. And a lot of times they come straight from TV. Join us as we try to decide which sitcom fathers are the most like us on Enjoy Stuff!

 

News

The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney+

A new book in time to remind you that you’re not such a bad dad called There Are Dads Way Worse Than You: Unimpeachable Evidence of Your Excellence as a Father

The Alien Romulus trailer drops and we’d scream but no one could hear us

 

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua was very impressed with George Miller’s latest post-apocalyptic story Furiosa. Action, brilliant cinematography, and smart themes enhance this masterpiece. Plus, Chris Hemsworth leaves his heroic persona behind for a delicious demented villain. Jay is getting up, and down, with the current film version of The Fall Guy!

 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisited the blockbuster conclusion of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith. A lot has been written about George Lucas’s finale, but Jay has some additional thoughts you won’t want to miss. Check it out today!  Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to  SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.  

 

Enjoy Fathers! 

Did sitcoms influence who Jay and Shua became as fathers? Of course they did! But which of the dozens of TV dads reflect their strongest characteristics? We find dads from 7 decades of shows that, even with their faults found ways to be good for their families. But we also pinpoint some of the other side of the coin with some pretty bad role models. It’s a Father’s Day celebration on Enjoy Stuff. 

 

Which TV Dad influenced you? Was Dr. Quest a bad dad? First person that emails me with the subject line, “No more tattling!” 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