Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast

Join Jay and Shua each week as they share the fun and fandom of their youth. Topics range from the 70s, 80s, and 90s in addition to today's pop culture. From science fiction and fantasy films to TV & games, Shua and Jay reminisce, relive, revisit, and review their favorites at the beginning of each week.

ES: Super M4ri0 09/08/2025

ES: Super M4ri0 It’s-a celebration! Super Mario Bros. turns 40, and we’re marking the occasion on Enjoy Stuff with a warp pipe full of history, quirks, and nostalgia. Mario is 40! Shua and Jay leap into the Mushroom Kingdom to explore the history, creators, quirks, and cultural impact of Super Mario Bros. News Destination D23 brought with it a lot of cool news, such as Toy Story 5 updates and a cool 30th anniversary release of the original Toy Story Plus, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic KIngdom gets a little promotional change The first two TRON movies are being remastered and re-released on Ultra 4K and more! Back to the Future also gets a re-release and a specially packaged collection What we’re Enjoying Jay’s been checking out Fosse/Verdon, the biopic miniseries starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. An interesting true story about some legends in the world of choreography. Shua’s been enjoying a sweet treat mashup—Reese’s Oreos. Yes, that’s right. And they’re delicious! Sci-Fi Saturdays - On Sci-atus Enjoy Your First! It’s-a celebration! In this week’s Arcade, we honor four decades of Super Mario Bros. and its lasting impact on gaming and pop culture. From the early NES days and the vision of creators like Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo, to quirky glitches like the Minus World and the debate over how to pronounce Mario’s name, the guys explore the origins and evolution of the Mushroom Kingdom. They also highlight the colorful cast of characters, the unforgettable power-ups, Mario’s pre-Super Mario Bros. appearances, and the franchise’s crossover into movies, TV, commercials, and global culture. Mario didn’t just save Princess Toadstool, he saved the entire video game industry. So grab a Fire Flower, stomp some Goombas, and come celebrate four decades of platforming fun with us. Because when it comes to enjoying stuff, “It’s-a me, Mario!” Did you play Super Mario Bros? What tricks do you know? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Its-a-me!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/38119875

Enjoy Stuff: You Never Forget Your First 09/01/2025

Enjoy Stuff: You Never Forget Your First There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a “first.” This week, the TechnoRetro Dads celebrate September 1st with a game of Famous Firsts! From history to movies, music, and pop culture, Jay and Shua put their memories to the test in a Jeopardy-style showdown. Get ready for a game of firsts from movies and songs. Pit your knowledge against Jay and Shua to see if you remember the first lines. News What we’re Enjoying Shua was very impressed with Happy Gilmore 2 and Naked Gun 2. They were very funny and surprising given how hard it is to follow up stories from decades ago. And speaking of surprising, fresh off last week’s swordfight episode, Jay checks out the new Red Sonja film with its sword-swinging, epic action. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay warps into Sci-Fi Saturdays with Interstellar (2014), a journey through space, time, and family bonds, where relativity hits you harder than a black hole. Read Jay’s full breakdown on . Also check out his latest work on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Your First! It’s Jeopardy, TechnoRetro-style! Jay and Shua square off with a custom gameboard full of categories celebrating movie and song firsts. Each clue gives the first line of a film or a tune, and the hosts must guess the source. Can you outplay them? Categories include clever creations like: Film: Thrills n Chills Song: Taste the Rainbow Film: Cut to the Chase Song: Styx and Stones Film: Dream Teens Song: I’m A Man Film: Aliens and Mammalians Song: Police Cars Film: Zebra Crossing Song: In Your Eyes Film: You Want to See Something Really Scary? Song: The Final Frontier It’s a mash-up of trivia, nostalgia, and laugh-out-loud moments that’ll have you shouting answers from your car, your couch, or your bathroom (just don’t let us know if that’s where you were.) What are some more amazing firsts? How did you do with our game? First person that emails me with the subject line, “We’re number one!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/38032615

Enjoy Stuff: Rapier Wit 08/25/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Rapier Wit Sharpen your blade! This week on Enjoy Stuff we duel through the best sword fights in movie history, from Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone to Luke Skywalker and The Bride. En garde and Enjoy Stuff! Whether you’re swinging a wrapping paper tube, a sharp saber, or just a stick, we all love the romanticism of sword fighting. Let’s look at the best ones in the movies. News Discover magical new treats: Harry Potter Krispy Kremes The new A Book of Dragons by Mike Witwer is now available Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hello Kitty at McDonald’s? Sounds like a match made in heaven RIP Terrance Stamp What we’re Enjoying Jay celebrates Texas Massacre Day (Aug 18) with a special screening of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Shua dives into the fascinating world of Disney fandom with AJ Wolf’s book Disney Adults Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay takes a look at Coherence (2014), a twisty tale that truly defines the meaning of “coherence,” both in its story and its theme. Read Jay’s full breakdown on . Also check out his latest work on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Sword Fighting! Sharpen your blade and tighten your grip! This week Jay and Shua celebrate the art of the sword fight, both in history and on the big screen. From legendary real-world figures like Miyamoto Musashi, Joan of Arc, and Julie d’Aubigny to Hollywood’s masters of swashbuckling like Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone, they slice into the roots of swordsmanship and how it translates into movie magic. They look at the evolution of sword fights on screen: Silent Era swashbucklers like The Mark of Zorro (1920) with Douglas Fairbanks Golden Age Hollywood spectacle in The Adventures of Robin Hood Post-War Realism in Japanese samurai cinema (Seven Samurai) Modern Era duels ranging from Star Wars lightsabers to Game of Thrones brutality Plus, they salute the fight choreographers who make it all possible, Nick Gillard, Bob Anderson, Donnie Yen and break down famous sword fighting techniques like the parry and riposte, feints, disarms, and Iaido precision strikes. Finally, they take a tour through some of cinema’s greatest sword battles: The Princess Bride’s witty duel Rob Roy’s brutal finale Pirates of the Caribbean’s rolling water wheel fight Kill Bill’s unforgettable Crazy 88 showdown The operatic lightsaber clashes of Star Wars And many more from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to The Lord of the Rings What makes a sword fight truly great? Choreography? Stakes? Cinematography? First person that emails me with the subject line, “En Garde!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37938235

Enjoy Stuff: The Road to Dushanbe 08/18/2025

Enjoy Stuff: The Road to Dushanbe Join Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd on a bumbling Cold War mission in Spies Like Us! We break down the laughs, the cameos, and the chaos Our country sends nothing but the best of the best in espionage when fighting for the freedom of our country. And also decoys who are expendable. Let’s see which ones Austin Milbarge and Emmet Fitz-Hume are as we check out this classic John Landis movie. News A moment of silence for any bunnies harmed during last week’s magic episode. Dial-up internet rides off into the sunset. Time to finally toss that modem. Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters for its 50th anniversary celebration. Remembering Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, who passed away at age 97 on August 8, leaving behind a legendary spaceflight legacy. What we’re Enjoying Shua has been having fun with the reality-bending, body-swapping comedy of Freakier Friday, a quirky take on the classic genre. Jay, on the other hand, has been exploring the ghostly past of Maryland on a guided tour through its haunted history. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay revisits Edge of Tomorrow, a clever blend of science fiction, action, and dark humor; breaking down its themes of persistence, time loops, and unexpected heroism. Read Jay’s full breakdown on . Also check out his latest work on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! This week, we head back to the Cold War comedy days of Spies Like Us (1985), directed by John Landis and written by Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel. Inspired by the Hope/Crosby “Road” pictures, the film takes a satirical jab at espionage and military absurdities of the Reagan Era. Aykroyd and Chevy Chase play bumbling “spies” who are unwittingly used as decoys in a high-stakes mission to distract the Russians, only to accidentally stumble into the real operation and prevent World War III. We break down the story, the scathing humor, and the long list of cameos, from Frank Oz and Bob Hope to filmmakers Sam Raimi, Terry Gilliam, and Ray Harryhausen. We also compare Austin Milbarge and Emmett Fitz-Hume against our secret agent bracket from a few weeks back to see how they stack up in spy cinema history. Are you a spy, like them? Do you still like the 80s political satire? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Doctor!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37847510

Enjoy Stuff: À La Peanut Butter Sandwiches 08/11/2025

Enjoy Stuff: À La Peanut Butter Sandwiches Shua and Jay pull rabbits out of their hats as they take you through the fascinating world of magic, from ancient Egyptian illusions to modern Vegas spectacle on Enjoy Stuff!. It's time for magic on Enjoy Stuff! Jay and Shua reveal a history of illusions, mishaps, and wonder. Pull up your cape and join the show now on RetroZap or wherever you summon your podcasts! News Scientists Create Transparent Aluminum Using Just 2 Volts of Electricity Scooby-Doo "Operation" Game Announced at WB Shop Fuzzy Franken Berry Muppet Monster Cereal Box Coming Exclusively to Walmart Limited Edition PAC-MAN Atari 2600 Console Revealed Wednesday season 2 has brought our favorite Goth teen back into our lives on Netflix What we’re Enjoying Jay is a true go-getter when it comes to his collections. He has been organizing and recording 38 years worth of some very cool ticket stubs. This will be very helpful to the future curators of the Museum of Jovialness. Meanwhile, Shua is vibing to the unique sounds of DJO, the band fronted by Stranger Things star Joe Keery, whose blend of retro synth and modern indie rock brings a fresh twist to his playlist. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay stomps into the modern reboot of the iconic kaiju franchise with the 2014 installment of Godzilla. Read Jay’s full breakdown on . Also check out his latest work on including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Magic! Magic has a rich history spanning over 4,000 years, beginning with ancient Egyptian magician Dedi, known for early “cut and restore” illusions. Modern magic was shaped by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin in the 19th century, who brought illusions from street performances to theaters. The late 1800s to early 1900s, known as magic’s Golden Age, featured stars like Harry Houdini, who popularized escape acts and debunked fake spiritualists. As we grew up, we got to see all kinds of spectacular magic that was so hyped we couldn’t resist trying it ourselves. Magic remains a captivating blend of art, science, and mystery that continues to evolve, and we can’t get enough! Who’s your favorite magician? Got any tricks of your own? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Expelliarmus!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37712320

Enjoy Stuff: Wolves, Weirdos, and Weekend Detention 08/04/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Wolves, Weirdos, and Weekend Detention A nerd, a jock, a princess, a werewolf, and a gender-swapping journalist walk into 1985… This week, Jovial Jay and Shua take a nostalgic trip back to high school to celebrate the teen comedies that defined a generation on Enjoy Stuff Whether you were eating lunch in the library, building your dream girl, or skiing the K12, teen comedies in 1985 tapped into real adolescent emotions with totally tubular exaggeration. It’s been 40 years since these iconic films hit theaters—so grab your Walkman, fluff your bangs, and join us as we Enjoy Teen Movies! News A coffee table made out of VHS tapes goes viral, mixing nostalgia and furniture George Lucas highlight narrative art at SDCC Starfleet Academy teaser drops, setting up a return to Star Trek’s future Strange New Worlds renewed for 5th and final season H.E.R.B.I.E. and the Fantastic Four join the Avengers Campus lineup Spinal Tap II drops a trailer—get ready to crank it to 11 again this September RIP Tom Lehrer—brilliant satirist and mathematician What we’re Enjoying Shua is fascinated by Huge* (*if true), a smart and engaging YouTube show hosted by Cleo Abram that tackles big ideas with clarity and positivity. Jay fell down a retro rabbit hole with Wild Rides (1982), a Nickelodeon doc/music special hosted by a young Matt Dillon and set to rollercoaster footage with music from The Who, Steely Dan, Hendrix, and more. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay analyzes the rebooted Robocop (2014). It has a slicker suit, sharper tech, and a whole lot more Michael Keaton, but does it hold up to the original? Read Jay’s full breakdown on . Also check out his latest work on including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Teen Movies! 1985 was a banner year for teen comedies, giving us characters we loved, related to, and sometimes cringed at. These movies didn’t just entertain, they helped define Generation X adolescence. Why did these films resonate so much? Because the '80s were overflowing with disposable teen cash, hungry studios, and an army of rising stars like Michael J. Fox, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, and more. They gave us escapism, identity, and some truly quotable lines. Did one of these movies speak to you? Did you own the soundtrack? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two Dollars!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37625925

Enjoy Stuff: (Jay Would Drive) 500 Miles (or More!) 07/28/2025

Enjoy Stuff: (Jay Would Drive) 500 Miles (or More!) Join Shua and a cross-country cruisin’ Jovial Jay as they hit the road in search of quirky attractions and cinematic parallels. It's a road trip of epic TechnoRetro proportions on Enjoy Stuff! Road trips are the perfect setting for stories filled with chaos, bonding, and unforgettable detours. On this episode of Enjoy Stuff, Jay shares his real-life vacation adventures while we explore some of our favorite road trip movies. Join us on the open road where the signs are vintage, the coffee is 5¢, and the bikes may or may not be in the basement of the Alamo. News TRON: Ares - Official Trailer – Return to the Grid with a new user Mortal Kombat II - Trailer brings back more brutal battles Stranger Things S5 Trailer – One last trip to the Upside Down Pee-Wee Herman’s iconic bike is now on display at the Alamo (probably in the basement) RIP to legends Ozzy Osbourne (76) & Malcolm-Jamal Warner (54) What we’re Enjoying Jay traded Metropolis for Moose Jaw on a massive trek across the U.S. and Canada. Along the way, he stopped at roadside attractions, quirky museums, and a statue of a very green giant. Shua dove into the 1984 cult classic Night of the Comet, featured in this week’s Sci-Fi Saturdays, and explored the post-apocalyptic charm of that neon-soaked ‘80s gem. Check out Jay's article on Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Jay goes inside the AI dreamscape of Her (2013). It’s an introspective, futuristic look at relationships, technology, and lonely hearts. Also check out his latest work on including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5.. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Life! Sometimes the journey is just as fun as the destination. Whether it’s dodging Smokey in a Trans Am, bonding with a buddy over brake pads, or chasing a bike across the country, road trip movies remind us that the detours often make the best memories. Jay's real-life road trip includes stops at Wall Drug, the Corn Palace, the Buddy Holly crash site, and even a Missile Silo. Along the way, we revisit films like Vacation, Tommy Boy, Thelma & Louise, and The Muppet Movie—all stories about friendship, freedom, and a little foolishness. Did you have a favorite road trip movie growing up? Ever stop at one of America’s roadside oddities? Let us know your story! Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37541300

Enjoy Stuff: Live and Let Spy 07/21/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Live and Let Spy Wrap the bow tie tight and make sure your laser cufflinks are charged because it's time to pit Bond against Bond. We compare A View to a Kill and Goldeneye and follow it with a tournament to see who the top secret agent is besides 007 on Enjoy Stuff! Besides 007, who makes the best secret agent? Who has the best wardrobe? Gadgets? Sense of humor? We find out on the Secret Agent tournament. News A new exhibition: The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys The Alamo Drafthouse just opened a kaiju themed theater in Santa Clara, California. TRON Ares will get some attention at San Diego Comic Con this year in Hall H There’s a new trailer for the upcoming reboot Red Sonja. Yes. I’m serious. What we’re Enjoying Shua just can’t get enough of James Gunn’s Superman! It’s everything his Superman should be, plus some important lessons that we could all use today. Like, right now. Jay continues his travels across the country on his way back from visiting Shua. He was really fascinated with the carvings of Mt. Rushmore and the detail that went into this massive monument. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay thinks it’s About Time. The movie that is, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. Gleeson’s character discovers that he can travel through time in his own life and change things. But it may backfire if he’s not careful. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Spies! 40 years ago, Roger Moore wrapped up his James Bond career with the 14th movie in the franchise, A View to a Kill. He was up against Christopher Walken’s psychotic billionaire Max Zorin who was going to “Lex Luthor” Silicon Valley so he could be more of a billionaire. 30 years ago Pierce Brosnan debuted his Bond in Goldeneye as he went up against a rogue agent played by Sean Bean. Both films have their strengths, and of course a few parts that are full of more hot air than Max Zorin’s blimp. But we love to watch them anyway. Then we assess the non-Bond secret agents in a tournament to crown the Spycraft General! Maxwell Smart to Ethan Hunt. Jason Bourne to Austin Powers. Who will diffuse the bomb at the last second and take home the microchip? Who is your favorite spy? Which Bond is your go-to secret agent? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Shaken and definitely stirred” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37442140

Enjoy Stuff: Shua’s Super Birthday! 07/14/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Shua’s Super Birthday! The summer of Superman begins with Shua's birthday! So we kick it off with a Super celebration. Jovial Jay travels across the country to join his buddy for his special day. It's a Metropolis-sized episode of Enjoy Stuff! Even Lex Luthor knows it’s a big deal when a new Superman movie comes out. Jovial Jay and Shua hang out together with the family to experience the premiere of the biggest movie of the summer and reminisce about their experience with the Man of Tomorrow. News Nine Inch Nails say their TRON soundtrack is going to be epically industrial Now that we’re all growed up, we need an adult Chuck E. Cheese. And now we have one. Your wish to have more commercials before movies is now a reality thanks to AMC Theaters Michael J. Fox wants your help to find the missing Back to the Future guitar You’ll have to take artificial color supplements now that General Mills is removing them from their cereal What we’re Enjoying Jay went full Clark Griswold and drove across the country to celebrate Shua’s birthday. On the way he enjoyed some very cool landmarks. And they had tons of fun when they were together. Shua recommends the newest documentary that celebrates the 5th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic film Jaws. It’s a very well-made film by Laurent Bouzereau that documents the classic for future generations. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay examines the highly anticipated adaptation of the classic Enders Game. While it included much of what was in the book, the film failed to successfully adapt the story in a satisfying way. Jay explains his thoughts and why he thinks it didn’t quite work. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Superman! For 87 years Superman has been thrilling fans in just about every form of media you can think of. He is well known all over the world and is highly regarded for always doing the right thing. In 1978, when Christopher Reeve brought the Man of Steel to the big screen in a way that nobody had ever experienced, it changed the superhero genre forever. And of course it also made an indelible mark on us. Now that James Gunn has brought back the excitement to our hero in blue, we remember our experience with Superman and share our thoughts on the latest movie. When did you first experience Superman? Which is your favorite? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Look up” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37389810

Enjoy Stuff: Sharks and Sea-quels 07/07/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Sharks and Sea-quels Happy birthday to Bruce! Jaws turns 50 this year and we our love sinking our teeth into the celebrations. We talk Jaws and all the movies that came from it on an aquatic episode of Enjoy Stuff! 50 years ago Steven Spielberg released a movie that would change the landscape of cinema forever. It’s a blockbuster episode so take a bite outta cake. News Back to the Future and Jaws get some fantastic new Hot Wheels cars Videoheaven is a new documentary about one of our favorite hangouts in the 80s; video rental stores Original Blue’s Clues host Steve Blum starts a new podcast for adults Mel Brooks has a pilot ready for a Young Frankenstein prequel on FX Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary is coming to theaters and we have a trailer What we’re Enjoying Shua highly recommends the newest Pixar movie Elio. IT’s a touching tale of a boy that desperately wants to be abducted by aliens. Think a cute, modernized version of The Last Starfighter. See it in theaters now. On his way to visit Shua in person, Jay stopped at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s an exciting museum of some of our favorite performers over the years. Such a great history of how our culture has changed because of music. You can find it in Cleveland, OH. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay goes back into space with Vin Diesel in the 2013 film Riddick. If you’re looking for some fun sci-fi with a ton of action, this would be a great choice. Join our hero in his ‘space western’ series and find out how he saves the day. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Jaws! In 1975, seeing a movie was a little more of a laid back experience than it is today. That is, until Jaws was released. Adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley, Steven Spielberg took on the challenge of filming this movie an the actual ocean with a not-actual shark. It was an overnight success and moviegoers lined up around the block to get terrified of going to the beach. Plus, it spawned a ton of sequels and knock-offs. After this, movies changed forever. And so did Spielberg’s career. Let’s take a look at Jaws and what came after it. When did you see Jaws? Were you afraid to go into the water afterwards? First person that emails me with the subject line, “We’re gonna need a bigger podcast” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37285435

Enjoy Stuff: Evil Doers and Don’ts 06/30/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Evil Doers and Don’ts This week we celebrate the break from tyranny by looking at some of the baddest of the bad villains from the movies. Once these evil-doers take control, what’s the best way to stop them? We break it down on the revolution of Enjoy Stuff! Should we rally the masses or stop them with goodness? What’s the best way to destroy tyranny? The answer may lie in the movies. News ‘Land Of The Lost’ series is on its way at Netflix Dr. Demento retires after 55 years There’s a brand new Toxic Avenger trailer Check out the new TRON video game and soundtrack What we’re Enjoying Jay pulled on his big leather boots, round helmet, and cool shades as he climbed on his motorcycle to watch the classic 70s series CHIPs. As a former California resident, this fun cop series brought back even more memories of the California highway. Shua finally got around to watching season 2 of Light and Magic on Disney+. It continues the story of ILM and how it changed movies forever. It’s recommended for anyone who loves movies. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay delves into the totally fun world of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg with the 2013 film The World’s End. If you want to know how to save the world from zombies, well…you should probably watch something else. But if you want to know what it’s like to watch the world end while you do a pub crawl, then this is the film for you! Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Smashing Villains! Almost 250 years ago, the people of the American colonies rallied against tyranny to break away and work out how to live with freedom. We’re still tweaking it today obviously, but the movies can give you some great guidelines for how to get rid of those nasty, narcissistic, power hungry bullies. This week we look at some iconic bad guys and how they were defeated. And we try to think about what made them bad guys to begin with. Which bad guy did we miss? How would you defeat a bad guy? First person that emails me with the subject line, “You’ve failed your highness. I’ll never turn to the dark side” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/37204030

Enjoy Stuff: Goonies Never Say 40! 06/23/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Goonies Never Say 40! It's the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic 80s movies, The Goonies! Come along with us as we look back on what makes this film so memorable, and hear about some real hidden treasures on Enjoy Stuff! Hey you guys! Let’s celebrate one of the most important stories of our generation! Generation X marks the spot, that is. It’s the 1985 classic, The Goonies. News Get ready for some movie hype as big as a Titanosaurus! 7-11 celebrates the release of Jurassic World - Rebirth. Warner Bros celebrates 40 years of the Goonies with some iconic merchandise What we’re Enjoying Shua found yet another intriguing story on Audible. Dragon Day by Bob Proehl is an audio drama about the day that dragons emerged from the Earth’s crust and began wiping out civilization. Hayley Atwell and Michael Chiklis star in this dramatic fantasy. In preparation for Rian Johnson’s upcoming Benoit Blanc story, Wake Me Up Dead Man, by revisiting the first two of the series. Knives Out and Glass Onion have become popular films among their fans and the big-name actors and actresses that flock to star in them. Check them all out on Netflix. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay makes sure he has a first class ticket to the Snowpiercer train. This 2013 Bong Joon Ho film stars Chris Evans and Ed Harris in a different kind of post apocalypse where the survival of the human race depends on a very fast train. But who gets to sit in the front, and who gets to eat the back….uh, I mean sit in the back. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! Goonies have certainly proven their claim that they won’t say “die”! It’s been 40 years and the Richard Donner film is more popular than ever. And the stars of the movie have mostly gone on to big things in Hollywood. Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, and more are mainstream names who have starred in some of the biggest movies ever. Let’s share some memories and hear what the cast is doing now. Plus, let’s examine some real life hidden pirate treasure. Let’s Enjoy Stuff in the Goon Docks! What are your memories of The Goonies? Have you ever looked for hidden treasure? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Baby Ruth” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36962820

Enjoy Stuff: Close Encounters of the Dad Kind 06/16/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Dude, Which Car is Mine? 06/09/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Dude, Which Car is Mine? It's time to choose the greatest TV cars of all time! Who will make it to the final round of the tournament and take the title? We break down each round on Enjoy Stuff! What got us more excited to grow up when we were watching TV than all those fancy cars zooming around and saving the day? Let’s see which car can claim the top spot of best TV car. News Stranger Things will be back for its final season in November! Ready for a great retro concert? Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, and Blues Traveler may be coming to your town! Ohio wants a ‘Super’ state hero What we’re Enjoying Shua ordered a new vinyl album for his collection. This time it’s some very mellow music with LoFi versions of Star Wars music. Check it out from Disney Music Emporium or other places you find fun vinyl. Jay ordered a great book all about the history of LEGO space toys. It’s a great collection of retro LEGO that were enjoyed by a whole generation of kids before we started seeing the franchise collections. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on gets way out into our solar system by traveling to the Jupiter moon Europa. The 2013 movie of the same name is an obscure film, and made like a found footage film. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy TV Cars! We loved TV shows where our heroes jumped in their fancy car and sped off to save the day! Sometimes those cars were serious roadsters, and sometimes they were big ol’ vans that carried the whole group. This week 16 of those cars pitted against each other in a variety of characteristics from size, reliability, speed, and handling. Each round brings an exciting matchup and a few surprises. Will your favorite take home the trophy? Which cars weren’t featured in the tournament? What’s your favorite? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Room-a-zoom-zoom!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36895410

Enjoy Stuff: Double Back Again 06/02/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Double Back Again Anniversary to the Future! Marty and Doc celebrate important dates for two of their movies. Join Enjoy Stuff as we compare two different eras of the legendary trilogy. Back to the Future parts I and III are having birthdays this year. So we look at the parallels of two of our favorite films. News Kermit the Frog gives an inspirational commencement speech at the University of Maryland Indy is returning to theaters, and this time he’s bringing his Dad for Father’s day The CIA once used a Star Wars fansite to spy. How do you think it went? (Hint: Many Bothans died) What we’re Enjoying Jay found a very eclectic old show from USA’s Night Flight 1983 series called “Firesign Theater: Nick Danger, the Case of the Missing Yolk” He describes it as Monty Python meets Police Squad meets Devo. That alone sounds interesting enough to check it out on YouTube. Shua powered through all the Mission: Impossible movies to prepare for the “Final Reckoning” in theaters. It was a fun, spy, Tom-Cruise-Running, full-fueled ride. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on explores the mind-bending chronal perils of time travel with Rian Johnson’s 2012 Looper. Time travel may not be the career you’re looking for. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Time Travel! Forty years ago we experienced the release of a movie that would become legend. Back to the Future was a tremendous success for Robert Zemeckis, Michael J. Fox, and Christopher Lloyd. (But maybe not Biff, so much) Of course, movie success demands sequels, so a few years later we got more. The trilogy ended in the old west with the third installment which is celebrating 35 years. The BTTF movies have many parallels, so we decided to find a bunch of them and compare the first and third movies. Join in on the fun and see how many you’ve spotted. Did you spot any more parallels? What is your experience with Back to the Future? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Great Scott!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36797115

Enjoy Stuff: For A Song! 05/26/2025

Enjoy Stuff: For A Song! That song reminds me of that special time with that special person. Music often takes us back to a moment of our life that we love to revisit. Jovial Jay and Shua share some of their favorite albums and why they love them on Enjoy Stuff. Wipe off that vinyl and sharpen that needle because it’s time to spin some tunes. Let’s check out some of our favorite albums. News Steve Martin Writes the Written Word Collected Written Works by Steve Martin (thanks to Jonathan) A new Kong x Godzilla Ride has been announced for a theme park far, far away. Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra have a new album and it’s pretty jazzy' RIP Norm…or is it Fat Sam… or maybe just the legendary George Wendt What we’re Enjoying Shua has been revisiting the funny pages with the complete collection of Berke Breathed's Bloom County. This classic comic strip was a staple of the 80’s and spotlighted important political and social issues while selling stuffed penguins. Jay joined in the fun of so many Star Wars fans when he experienced Andor season 2. The storytelling is award-worthy, the performances were sensational, and it will go down as one of the best Star Wars tales of all time. And of course you should follow it up with Andor season three, also known as Rogue One. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay is filled with Dredd. Judge Dredd that is. The 2012 film starring Karl Urban is pretty true to the original and less campy than it’s 90s counterpart. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Music! Doctor Oliver Sacks calls the psychological connection between the music and the brain “Musicophilia”. We call it a lot of fun. When you experience music at important times in your life, it tends to stick with you. And when you want to have some of those feelings again, all you need to do is put that album on again. Music is an important part of Jay’s and Shua’s life, and so many great memories are tied to tunes. Let’s take a look at what they are and why they like them so much. What albums bring up good memories for you? Why do you like them? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ve got a request” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36700090

Enjoy Stuff: At the Movies 05/19/2025

Enjoy Stuff: At the Movies This is why we can't have nice things! Sheldon Norton joins us to talk about how you can Enjoy Movies! Hint: It's not hard. Learn ways that you can go to a movie to Enjoy it. Plus, a fun game featuring bad movie reviews News Atari 2600 My Play Watch and exclusive watch band means I’m still never getting any work finished Alamo Drafthouse reveals the Jaws 50th anniversary popcorn bucket! Krispy Kreme serving Pac Man Donuts. Wakka wakka wakka What we’re Enjoying Jay has finally found time to Enjoy his birthday game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Playstation. It’s a really fun game with a great Indy vibe. Practice in the cave and then go punch all those bad guys. Shua was pleasantly surprised to really have a great time with Pokerface season 2 starring Natasha Lyonne, now streaming on Peacock. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay does his best to find the fun in the 2012 remake of Total Recall. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go far enough away from the original with Arnold. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! This week our special guest is filmmaker and good friend Sheldon Norton. We talk about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, Enjoying movies! After hearing a discussion on a podcast and reading an article about how to like things more, Sheldon suggested it was the perfect topic for us to discuss. Listen in and you may get some good tips on walking out of your next film with a smile. Plus, we play a hysterically fun game as we guess which movie got the atrocious review. How do you Enjoy movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two thumbs up” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36609855

Enjoy Stuff: Be Kind, Rewind 05/12/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Be Kind, Rewind Coming soon to own on videocassette! It was something we loved seeing, knowing that we could continue to build our ever expanding VHS movie collection. This week we talk with Chris Luby from Chris Collects Stuff on YouTube about the art of collecting VHS tapes. Will the movie you want to rent be at the video store? We hope so. Otherwise, we’ll just watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space Again. Because it’s a classic! Let’s look into the world of VHS. What we’re Enjoying Shua found a cool noir detective audio drama on Audible. The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery stars Jon Hamm as the classic style detective, trying to get a wrongly accused man out of jail and solve a murder, all surrounded by the Brooklyn Dodgers moving to LA. Totally fun, and totally free. Jay has been wanting to see what the new Apple TV+ series starring Seth Rogan called The Studio. It is an interesting look at the movie industry and the chaos that makes it. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay revisits the 2012 kind-of-Alien prequel called Prometheus. It is a gory telling of the classic tale of aliens destroying man. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Video Tapes! This week we are joined by friend and collector Chris Luby. His YouTube channel Chris Collects Stuff spotlights some of the great things he loves to collect, particularly VHS tapes. This quirky and growing hobby is not only fun, it’s also a way to preserve a historical era when we were obsessed with consuming as much media as we could, in magnetic, rectangular form. We discuss the why of the hobby, some rare finds, and some that are elusive. Do you still have VHS tapes? What tapes did you wear out watching them so often? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Who needs WiFi when we have HiFi?” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36518895

Enjoy Stuff: Revenge Awakens 05/05/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Revenge Awakens It's Star Wars Season! To celebrate the month far, far away, we look at the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith and the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens on Enjoy Stuff. Star Wars fans love celebrating anniversaries of the release of the movies. And this year we get two big ones: Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens. Let’s see what we remember. News The trailer for the season two of Wednesday with Jenna Ortega has been released We share our favorite news from Star Wars Celebration Japan What we’re Enjoying Jay has been rewatching the ABC Marvel series Agents of SHIELD for both Location Scout and great amounts of Enjoyment. He’s on season 4 and that’s the best one. Shua found a sequel to a classic Michael Chrichton novel the Andromeda Strain with a new modern day threat called Andromeda: Evolution. There’s a little suspension of disbelief, but it’s a fun saving of the world from germs kinda story. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay refreshes his memory for destroying fascists by watching the 2012 bizarre sci-fi movie Iron Sky. Evil humans hiding on the moon since the 40s, returning to Earth to take over the world. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Star Wars! Season 5 of Enjoy Stuff premieres with a celebration of Star Wars! Twenty years ago, we went crazy all summer seeing what we thought would be the last Star Wars movie ever; Revenge of the Sith. It was an exciting year of hype, merchandise, and standing in lines. But then, we got an exciting Christmas present when a sequel to our favorite galaxy was released. The Force Awakens awakened that excitement it had been so long since we felt. More Celebrations, more hype, more merchandise, and more lines (although, much easier to navigate). Let’s take a look back at two giant Star Wars films. Where were you in 2005 and 2015? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36428355

Enjoy Stuff: Something There to Remind Me - TV Edition 04/28/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Something There to Remind Me - TV Edition It's the season 4 finale and the return of '5 songs'! Play along with Jay and Shua as they try to guess which classic TV shows the theme songs come from. Play along and Enjoy Stuff! Remember that show? Y’know, the one with the theme song like duh da duh duh buh boom boom. Let’s play a game where we guess which theme matches the show. News Jaws 50th Anniversary Little People is cute and terrifying at the same time Check out Light and Magic season 2 now streaming on Disney+ Michael Bay will put his special dramatic flair on a movie based on the arcade classic OutRun Star Wars Celebration Japan has come and gone. Keep tuning in for the great news we learned What we’re Enjoying Shua got super smart this week with the Val Kilmer classic Real Genius. Does it still have messages for us today, or is it just a hilarious movie? Jay continues his ride along the western trail with two James Garner comedies; Support Your Local Sheriff and Support Your Local Gunfighter. These movies are a fun addition to the genre with James Garner showing his skill as a comedic actor. Check out these movies and see how you like them. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay analyzes the underrated 2012 imagining of a classic tale, John Carter. The story may be outdated, but it has a lot of good sci-fi within. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Music! It’s time once again to play ‘5 Songs’! The game where we see if our brain connects music to memories of the classic pop culture we grew up with. This year we throw TB themes at each other and transport our minds back to the days of sitting on the living room floor and watching our great big 18 inch TV. Play along as we hear 1, 3, and 5 second snippets of music and test our knowledge of Enjoying Stuff! How did you do? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Ear Worms make my week” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36322010

Enjoy Stuff: A Fistful of Quarters 04/21/2025

Enjoy Stuff: A Fistful of Quarters The arcade was our favorite place to hang out. But there were some games that we blew thousands of quarters on because they were too hard. What do people think were the hardest retro arcade games? We get frustrated until we're broke on Enjoy Stuff. Pass the token 'pon the left hand side! We’re gonna need ‘em all with the hardest games in the arcade. Don’t get frustrated! Enjoy Stuff. News In retro news: Garfield phones invade the beaches of France! Star Wars: Andor season 2 premieres this week on Disney+ What we’re Enjoying Jay continues to ride the trail of Western Movies, but adds a little prehistoric this week with his viewing of One Million Years BC. The quality of this Ray Harryhausen movie may not have been at the top of his list, but it was still an interesting idea and had some crazy genre mashups. Shua found some cool YouTube channels that have some great, high quality classic Pink Panther cartoons. It’s a great way to have some retro in the background. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay gets real with the 2011 Hugh Jackman movie Real Steel. This often overlooked film has a lot of great robot action in the boxing ring, like a mechanical Rocky. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Video Games! We loved spending time in the arcade as we were growing up. We tried to use our quarters wisely and budget them for the maximum experience possible. But sometimes we had to cram a lot of them into games over and over because they were so hard. Which ones were the most challenging? Were they the same ones you struggled with? Let’s see what the internet said and decide if we agree. What challenging games did we miss? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I need a cheat code” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36231565

Enjoy Stuff: Jay’s Sci-Fi Shindig & Birthday Party 04/14/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Jay’s Sci-Fi Shindig & Birthday Party We celebrate Jay's birthday with a Sci-Fi movie extravaganza! Some of our favorite movies from the 50s through the 90s and why we love them on Enjoy Stuff. It’s Science! It’s Fiction! And it’s the perfect celebration for a birthday. Come party with us and enjoy great movies through the decades. News The infamous photo from the end of the Shining has finally been tracked down We finally have a trailer for TRON: Ares! RIP to a favorite actor; Val Kilmer What we’re Enjoying Shua was surprised how much fun the new A24 movie Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. It’s not just a horror movie with a killer horse with a horn. There’s much more to the story and themes of the film. Jay is still enjoying westerns with a variety of tellings of the same, classic story. Tombstone (1993) and Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957). Inspired by news of Val Kilmer, Tombstone reminds us why this performance is so well loved. And Gunfight… spotlights the decade it was made with a different kind of interpretation. Check them all out and let us know how you like them. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay analyzes the first movie in the newest Planet of the Apes franchise. 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes started off as it’s own story, not connected to the idea that the originals created. But it soon became obvious that it was much more complex. An interesting take on how those Apes could have come into power. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! Jay lives and breathes Sci-Fi movies. So what better party theme than Sci-Fi! We look at the decades of the second half of the 20th century and pick out some of our favorite and influential movies. Some seem obvious, but some may surprise you. Find out why we love them or what they have influenced in the years after. What are some of your favorite Sci-Fi movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Klaatu Barada Nikto” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36112405

Enjoy Stuff: LEGO my Star Wars 04/07/2025

Enjoy Stuff: LEGO my Star Wars It's the 20th anniversary of one of the most legendary video games of all time; LEGO Star Wars. This week we pay homage by looking at the history of how we ended up with this classic, and why we like it. We love running around the galaxy far, far away and finding bricks to build more bricks so we can stop the Empire. It’s the classic 2005 video game LEGO Star Wars. News Check out the Texas Star Wars and 80s themed restaurant John Carpenter is finally a star! Well, on a sidewalk in Hollywood British cereal staple Weetabix is now popular thanks to a Kentucky basketball player I need a classic Trinitron style TV for my retro video games…. What we’re Enjoying Jay revisited a classic 1955 Spencer Tracy classic called Bad Day at Black Rock. It’s a modern day western and mystery that will keep you in suspense and keep you guessing what’s really happening. You can find it at AppleTV. Shua read the last Dennis E. Taylor of his published works, Feedback. It’s a very short, but very mind bending time travel tale and the weird results that it might cause. You can check it out on Audible. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay puts on the chaps and revisits the 2011 Jon Favreau passion project Cowboys & Aliens. It’s a blending of genres in a fun action outing with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Video Games! In 2005 game developers Traveller’s Tales was tasked to create a blending of Star Wars with LEGO. The amazing LEGO sets had been out for six years at this point, but could it be translated into an interactive world? Turns out the answer is not only ‘yes’, but it’s ‘Yes, and it’s going to be the first of many iconic follow ups with Star Wars and a variety of other franchises.’ Let’s take a trip back to the beginnings of the LEGO company and how it evolved into this digital version and interpretation of favorite characters and settings. Then let’s look at why we love it so much! Did you love to play LEGO Star Wars? Were you a Jedi, Droid, or Shooter? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Things are really clicking together” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/36024910

Enjoy Stuff: Off the Cuff 03/31/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Off the Cuff Did we hit record too early? Is this the pre-show prep? Kick off April with Jovial Jay and Shua as they sit around and talk without realizing you're all with them. It's Enjoy Stuff Unplugged! Sometimes Jay and Shua start talking, they forget to stop. Luckily they had accidentally hit record for this first show of April. Tune in and see how they really talk to each other. News Enjoy the 1981 Atari VCS Catalog It’s the 50th anniversary of the classic game of Jaws You gotta check out the amazing New York City Museum of Nostalgia for a wealth of retro memories The final Andor trailer released before April 22 release What we’re Enjoying Shua read a great book about the history of American comedy with the 2016 book by Kliph Nesteroff called “The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy”. It was even crazier than you would think. Jay found a new card game called The Gang. A new take on some older games, that becomes a challenging way to work with people you trust. Try it out today. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay talks about his latest viewing, Attack the Block. Check out John Boyega in a very different take on an alien attack. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy the beginning of April! Well, what do you suppose our pre-show preparation sounds like? Guess you can find out if the guys hit the record button a little too early. But it gives you the chance to hear them talk about a crazy variety of things from music to scratch and sniff stickers. Come along and hang out with us in the OASIS for a crazy Enjoy Stuff. What was that random episode all about? Banana Rocket Party? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Whiskers in the Cosmos” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35921240

Enjoy Stuff: Bicentechno Retrennial 03/24/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Bicentechno Retrennial Enjoy Stuff Bicentennially! It’s our 200th episode and we are celebrating by listing 200 things that we Enjoy! From simple things like smells to great big things like theme parks, we try to find the fun in everything! Can you find 200 things to Enjoy? It may not be as hard as you think, if you just know where to look. Come with us on a ride to 200! News Ready for some cool returning shows? Black Mirror: season 7 is coming soon Poker Face: season 2 will also return for more intrigue and fun And here’s an unexpected surprise, Ted Lasso has been greenlit for a 4th season Happy Gilmore 2 comes to Netflix on July 25 What we’re Enjoying Jay found the Wired Autocomplete interview with Ke Huy Quan on YouTube, and it is as amazing as it sounds. Even when he is acting completely out of character, for laughs. Shua found an unexpected gem in the new movie in theaters called Black Bag. It’s not your typical spy movie, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It keeps you guessing as you figure out who the real villain actually is. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay reviews the 2011 thriller The Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. It’s a sci-fi tale that makes us question whether we are actually in charge of our own fate. Or is Matt Damon really in charge of my life, because honestly, he can take over. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy 200! For 200 episodes Jovial Jay and Shua have found the fun in everything from movies to TV, from games to music, from a punny town to taking care of yourself. Now we make a list of 200 things from our lives that not only do we enjoy, but you can too! We barely scratch the surface of all the good stuff in our lives. And we have so many ideas to make 200 more episodes. Join us on a lighting fast listing of great stuff for everyone! Which of ours would make your list? What are more things you can Enjoy? First person that emails me with the subject line, “It’s Bicentennial, Man!” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35796100

Enjoy Stuff: TechoRetro-chauns 03/17/2025

Enjoy Stuff: TechoRetro-chauns Fightin' Irish! This week we pit Darby O'Gill and the Little People against Leprechaun! A fight for all the gold at the end of the rainbow! Who will be the Lucky one on Enjoy Stuff? In this corner A leader of his elusive clan who can hold his liquor and sing a song quicker; King Brian of Knocknasheega! And in this corner: A bitter penny pincher Endors or outdoors, whether he’s hanging from a Willow tree or Flitwicking from here to there; Leprechaun! News $87,000 for a single Cheeto? What a bargain! Now you can listen to the continuing story of V in a new audiobook set in the United Kingdom Check out the giant LEGO set featuring Mario Cart Slippery When Wet is now really wet Download the sixth book in Derek Beebe’s famous Dynasty book series What we’re Enjoying You don’t have to see the first 16 movies to Enjoy Mickey 17. Shua saw the new Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson. A powerful tale of class and cloning that will really make you think. Jay tuned in for the third season of Reacher starring the very large Alan Ritchson. A good adaptation of the book series. Check it out on Prime Video. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay fights for the Users with the long-awaited sequel from 2010, TRON: Legacy. It still holds up as a visually stunning movie, even with a little Uncanny Valley of Jeff Bridges. And there’s some super sweet light cycles. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Four Leaf Clovers! In 1959 Darby O’Gill tried to convince the village that he knew the king of the Leprechauns in a classic Disney movie. In 1993 Warwick Davis brought the legendary figures into the horror genre with the popular Leprechaun. This week we compare the two movies in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Which has the best plot? How about special effects? Use of magic? We look at it all and crown the greenest winner. Tune in for all the deets of the history of the lucky little ones and find out which big stars got lucky with their careers by appearing with the fortuitous sprites. Which green team were you rooting for? Can you think of another leprechaun movie? First person that emails me with the subject line, “They’re always after me lucky charms” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35710035

Enjoy Stuff: Daylight Saving Time Travel 03/10/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Daylight Saving Time Travel As we "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time, Enjoy Stuff explores movies where they time travel into the future! Set your way-forward machine for fun with Jay and Shua. Time travel movies are a lot of people’s favorite. But most movies tell stories of our heroes going BACK in time. But we are hoping for a brighter FUTURE. Do these movies show something to look forward to or something more like today? News Jaws exhibit will open at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Star Trek: Khan prequel casts Naveen Andrews as the Title Role Don’t have enough Nintendo systems? Good! Now you can get a LEGO Gameboy! What we’re Enjoying Jay’s rewatch of Stranger Things season 1 will begin the journey of preparing for the final season of the show. When you revisit the story that began so long ago, you discover things you didn’t notice the first time. Shua has been getting his science on by listening to The Great Courses series featuring Neil Degrasse Tyson’s “My Favorite Universe”. And now knowing how the universe works, we can fix everything. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay explores the dream world with the 2010 Christopher Nolan classic “Inception”. There’s so much to unpack in this film with every rewatch. And it’s not always obvious. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Traveling to the Future! Spring forward in time with a time machine instead of an annoying alarm clock. There are many possibilities to imagine when you think about the future. Will cars fly? Will we have a utopia or a dystopia? How far do we need to go before we forget all the stupid things we are doing now? The movies help to guide us so we can hopefully take the right path. Come along on the journey with Jay and Shua as we explore some of our favorite future predictions Hollywood has given us. Are we headed for a Star Trek or a Terminator? Would you go to the future or the past? First person that emails me with the subject line, “See ya in the future” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35588780

Enjoy Stuff: And the Marty goes to...! 03/03/2025

Enjoy Stuff: And the Marty goes to...! Now that the Oscars have given out their coveted award, it's time for Enjoy Stuff to give out the rest. Join us for the Martys as we recognize some of the other movies that came out in 2024. The Enjoy Stuff Alternative Awards have nominated movies that were not recognized for this year’s Academy Awards. The Earbuds have helped us decide which movies should be given the much-sought-after Marty. Tune in to see if your favorites will take the prize. News James Bond packs up the Aston Martin and Walther PPK and movies to Amazon MGM The Andor season 2 trailer makes us excited to see more The newest Masters of the Universe film has been teased An amazing homage to Enjoy Stuff was drawn by friend, artist, and Earbud Kendall RIP Gene Hackman What we’re Enjoying Shua has been kicking boards to immerse himself in the series finale of Cobra Kai on Netflix. The end gives every character some great closure in true soap opera form. Check out all six seasons now. Jay has been preparing for the new Daredevil: Born Again series on Disney+ by watching the Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner movies, Daredevil and Elektra. Not the best versions of these iconic characters, but still lots of fun. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay goes on the hunt with the continuation of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie with Predators. With actors like Topher Grace and Adrian Brody it may not be what you think it is. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Martys! Hollywood celebrates the powerful, emotional, and artistic films every year during the Academy Awards. But often the most popular movies get left out entirely. So this year Enjoy Stuff recognizes the other movies. The ones we cheered (or jeered) for, the lighthearted, the goofy. With the votes of our Earbuds, Jay and Shua hand out the Martys (Movies Are Really Timeless, Y’know) for the first annual Enjoy Stuff Alternative Awards. Which movies were you rooting for? Which ones didn’t make the cut? First person that emails me with the subject line, “And the Marty goes to…” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35503030

Enjoy Stuff: Screen Queens 02/24/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Screen Queens Hollywood is fueled by so many talented, strong actresses. This week Enjoy Stuff explores some of our favorites and why we love them. What will you think of the list of some of our favorite actresses? News Goonies 2 is officially in the works….really! What we’re Enjoying Jay entered a Brave New World when he experienced the new Captain America movie. It was filled with action, adventure, and a very buff Harrison Ford. Are you gonna check it out? Let us know what you thought. Shua got into another book series by Dennis E. Taylor. This time about portals to other Earths and the end of the world. Quantum Earth is a great analogy of modern attitudes.Check it out. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay takes a dip in a hot tub. Hot Tub Time Machine sounds like it could be a throw away comedy, but it actually had some pretty good themes surrounding time travel and reflecting on your past mistakes. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! With the deepest respect we present some of the amazing women in Hollywood that entertain, fascinate, and inspire us. Whether they are playing a friend, an independent leader, or an action star, these women are phenomenal. Jay and Shua try to narrow down some of our favorite stars. It was a lot harder than it sounds. But we used our appreciation of their performance and their contributions to ideas and causes that affect the real world. This was only a short list of some great women. Who would you add to the list? Who would you pick for five of your favorite actresses? First person that emails me with the subject line, “You’re gonna hear me roar” 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 /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/35382670

Enjoy Stuff: Millennia 02/17/2025

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