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.

Enjoy Stuff: Go Whole Hog! 02/03/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Go Whole Hog! Wake up wood chuck chuckers! It's Groundhog Day! Come on a trip to Punxsutawney as we explore the lore of the legendary holiday and revisit (again) Bill Murray's classic movie on Enjoy Stuff! Who knows what weather lies in the hearts of men? The shadow knows! Well, the groundhog’s shadow. It’s always fun to watch Bill Murray’s movie for the twentieth time, and that’s just in one viewing! Let’s look at some trivia and find out if it’s going to be an early spring, or eternal darkness. News This dude spent 2 years creating a giant Clone Wars battle scene out of LEGO Got the munchies? How about some Totino's Pizza flavored Cinnamon Toast Crunch? And speaking of cereal, have you seen or tried the Friends (The one with the vanilla latte) Cereal? What we’re Enjoying What would you do if your body was being replaced by chrome nanites? How would the world react with the threat of an alien infestation? That’s the question in the book that Shua is Enjoying, “The Singularity Trap” by Dennis E. Taylor. An Audible exclusive and another great Sci-Fi book. Jay revisited an Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece from 1954, “Rear Window” starring Jimmy Stewart. One of many brilliant pieces of art from the legendary director. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep you guessing. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay travels to Pandora in the 2009 James Cameron extravaganza, Avatar. While it may borrow ideas from a lot of different sources, it’s a beautiful watch with some important themes. So start recycling people! 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 Groundhogs! Jay and Shua take a deep dive into the history of Groundhog Day and the 1993 classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. They explore how the holiday started and how it turned into what we know today, where a groundhog predicts the weather for the year ahead, because, apparently, we trust rodents to be trustworthy meteorologists. The guys also dissect the beloved film, touching on the themes of personal growth, redemption, and how a guy stuck in the same day for so long can still teach us something about life. Along the way, they toss out their own theories on just how long Phil was trapped in that time loop and what it might have been like to live through it. And Jay gives Shua some trivia about the movie and the holiday that you probably didn’t know, unless, of course, you're a groundhog. What do you like about Groundhog Day? Do you want to hear a joke about Deja Vu? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I got you babe” 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/35112120

Enjoy Stuff: Going Ape 01/27/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Going Ape This week on Enjoy Stuff, we’re swinging through time and space to explore the legendary Planet of the Apes! Join us as we discuss the iconic films, the unforgettable twists, and the lasting impact of this ape-tacular franchise. Wash off your stinkin' paws and get ready for the Planet of the Apes, from the original classics to the modern reboots! It's going to be ape-solutely awesome! (And remember, if you ever find yourself in a battle with apes, don’t monkey around.) News This massive superbug, newly named after Darth Vader, is a delicacy in Vietnam New Transformers Funko Pop! figures feature a more classic design What we’re Enjoying What would you do for peace? Jay knows, because he’s been watching the James Gunn DC series Peacemaker, starring John Cena. Season 2 is coming soon. Shua has been rewatching the SyFy series Resident Alien with Alan Tudyk. A funny show about an alien that’s trying to fit in in a small Colorado town. Season 4 comes later this year. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay uses a different body to rewatch the 2009 Bruce Willis movie Surrogates. In the not too distant future there’s been murders in a very unique and science fiction way. 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 Apes! This week we’re taking a deep dive into the Planet of the Apes franchise, starting with the original five films that changed the sci-fi landscape forever. From groundbreaking makeup effects to thought-provoking themes about society, freedom, and the future, we’ll break down what made these films so iconic. We’ll even talk about that legendary twist ending—spoiler alert: it’s not just the apes who are monkeying with time! Get ready for a walk through the ‘60s and ‘70s, where human civilization was thrown into chaos… but at least there were plenty of monkeys to blame. Then, we swing into the remakes, reboots, and the massive media expansion that followed. From the 2001 Tim Burton film to the recent reboots, we’ll discuss how the franchise evolved and stayed relevant in the modern era. We’ll also chat about the Planet of the Apes animated series, the live-action TV show, and even the comic books that kept the ape-filled madness alive. It's a bananas good time, so don’t go ape on us—tune in for a full breakdown of everything from the original films to the latest apes on screen! And, as an added bonus, we play a game of Deli Food or Ape? What game is that? Tune in to find out! Do you go bananas for the Planet of the Apes? Which side would you be on? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Damned dirty ape!” 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/35005575

Enjoy Stuff: Heavy Mattel 01/20/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Heavy Mattel childhoods. This week we look at generations of playing with He-Man, Hot Wheels, and more toys that kept us from doing our homework on Enjoy Stuff! We’re celebrating with a trip through Mattel’s toy-tastic history—because who wouldn’t want to revisit their childhood with fewer "please don't swallow that" warnings? Tune into Enjoy Stuff for a look back at the toys that defined generations! News CES reveals a very cool retro handheld game called Atari Gamestation Go Want another way to play retro games on your phone? You need the GameBaby Got some purple cheddar? You could buy Prince’s Purple Rain shirt What we’re Enjoying Is life really a happy song? Shua tried to find out when he rewatched a Shua Family favorite, the 2011 revival, The Muppets. It’s a fun romp with the classic characters and a few new friends, like the whistling Muppet fan, Walter. Plus, it resurfaced some great memories with his kids. Jay re-read Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. Despite not having the same umph as the first book, there were some good moments that celebrated the pop culture we grew up with. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay slingshots back and forth with The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009). In this fairly unique take on time travel, Henry (Eric Bana) has a genetic condition that causes him to boomerang through time. Which makes it pretty hard for Clare (Rachel McAdams) to have an engaging marriage, (or at least throw a good surprise party). 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 Toys! Jay and Shua are celebrating Mattel's 80th anniversary by taking a nostalgic deep dive into the legendary toy company's history. From Barbie’s dream house to Hot Wheels' epic car chases, they explore the toys that made generations of kids skip school, forget chores, and sometimes go through barrels of batteries playing Electronic Football. With a side of humor and a sprinkle of nostalgia, they also discuss the evolution of Mattel’s lineup, including the iconic He-Man action figures—because nothing says "childhood" like battling over who had the better sword. The guys also dig into some classics too, like the 3D magic of the View-Master (which was basically your first VR headset, minus the headache) and the intense, back-and-forth slugfests of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. As they chat about Mattel's rise to toy royalty, they’ll take you on a wild ride through their most cherished memories, sharing funny stories about toys that taught us all how to "play hard" and sometimes "play dirty." Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs and memories as they celebrate the legacy of a company that’s been keeping kids (and adults) entertained for eight decades. Did we mention one of your favorite Mattel toys? Which ones shaped your childhood? First person that emails me with the subject line, “You can tell it's Mattel, it's swell!” 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/34911330

Enjoy Stuff: Dragons Not Dungeons 01/13/2025

Enjoy Stuff: Dragons Not Dungeons In this fiery episode of Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast, we dive into the scaly, smoke-spewing world of movie dragons, proving that not all beasts are as hot-headed as they seem (unless they’re really mad). Join us as we roast some of Hollywood’s most legendary fire-breathers—hopefully without getting singed! A dragon, a dragon, I swear I saw a dragon! Revisit some of the most famous movie dragons on National Appreciate a Dragon Day! News Walter White’s house from Breaking Bad listed for sale at $4 million The Last of Us Season 2 gets a release date Mysterious plate of bananas appears monthly on street corner Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom along with others like Michael J. Fox What we’re Enjoying Jay got a little nutty by rewatching some old Jerry Lewis comedies. The Ladies Man and The Errand Boy are classic Lewis humor that is a great break from the real world. Shua is surprisingly enjoying the pirate themed series Star Wars Skeleton Crew. A romp through the galaxy that crosses Star Wars with the Goonies. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay examines some social commentary with Neill Blomkamp’s District 9. The 2009 alien immigrant film reflects a sad and ugly truth about the way humans treat each other. A gritty story set in the near future that features a poor character slowly realizes that bigotry is an issue that everyone should be aware and try to eliminate. 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 Dragons! Dragon tales have been told since the times of Mesopotamian mythology. Some believe that dragons may have been creatures to watch out for as far back as 75,000 years ago in South Africa. Whenever they began, their popularity has not waned. So when we began to make motion pictures, dragons were the perfect foils. We look at dragons from Puff to Maleficent to King Ghidorah. Are they rideable? What are some defining characteristics? Are they good or bad. Hop on for luck as Enjoy Stuff gets dragony! Who’s your favorite dragon? Where do they fall on our scale? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Who dares disturb my slumber?” 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/34819325

Enjoy Stuff: The Director King 01/06/2025

Enjoy Stuff: The Director King Revisit the work of Terry Gilliam, the visionary director (aka Mad Genius) whose movies explore imagination and society. Jay and Shua go a little mad on Enjoy Stuff. And now for something even more completely different; Terry Gilliam. He went from Monty Python’s animator to iconic director of unique movies. Let’s look back at his creative work. News Mr. Bubble Celebrates National Bubble Bath Day with Retro Bubble Gum Candle (and play dough and soap) You can turn your new iPhone into a Retro iPod VHS tapes are the latest trend that is making us feel the retro vibes And be sure to check out Chris Luby’s YouTube channel “Chris Collects” for some great videos about collecting VHS tapes. Be sure to mention Enjoy Stuff! What we’re Enjoying Shua got his spice on with the new Hot Ones inspired flavor of that classic snack Pringles. A good way to feel the burn. Jay checked out the new Star Wars Outlaws video game, which is a fun addition to the universe with some great gameplay and immersive experience. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay blasts off with the 2009 movie Moon. Sam Rockwell is an astronaut that has spent years in space and faces challenges right before getting back. A crazy time travel experience that explores the psyche. 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! Fans of Monty Python may know Terry Gilliam as the animator of their bizarre cartoons featured on the show. Or as the only American born member of the legendary troupe. But as his career progressed, Gilliam took his imaginative talents to the director’s chair. His visually stunning and sometimes uncomfortable films thrust you into dream-like worlds and explored important characteristics of society. From the time-hopping child view of Time Bandits, to the award winning exploration of class structure in Brazil, Gilliam takes you on a brain trip with each of his tales. If it weren’t for his terrible luck during productions, we may have even more to explore. This is Terry Gilliam. Check out Jay’s Sci-Fi Saturdays articles on RetroZap.com Are you a fan of Terry Gilliam’s work? What’s the weirdest thing he’s made? First person that emails me with the subject line, “It's evil! Don't touch it!” 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/34720565

Enjoy Stuff: TechnoRetroSpective 12/30/2024

Enjoy Stuff: TechnoRetroSpective Jay and Shua look back at all the Stuff they Enjoyed in 2024 and what might be something to look forward to next year on Enjoy Stuff. As we say goodbye to the year, we try to remember to the long long ago and revisit some of the great stuff we News The Ghostbusters are getting an animated movie on Netflix Now you can visit a Transformers store The last 2 Sam Goody stores have finally closed their doors What we’re Enjoying Jay is having a great time with the third and final season of Marvel’s What If…? on Disney+. Great tales in the Marvel multiverse with your favorite character and even voiced by many of the original actors from the live action movies and series. Shua has been getting very retro by listening to the great Satchamo himself, Louis Armstrong. He was an amazing jazz talent with a legacy that will endure forever. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay writes about the 2009 reboot of Star Trek with Chris Pine, Zach Quinto, and a variety of talented actors and actresses that give their interpretations of the beloved characters. It divided fans a bit, but there were great things in this, the first of three movies. 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 Looking Back! 2024 brought such a plethora of things to Enjoy. As we say goodbye to the year, we look back on a bunch of the things that we remember. Or some of the things that we forgot. Believe it or not, January feels like a distant memory. We also look forward to what might come in the new year. Come with us on a journey of the year on Enjoy Stuff. What were some of your favorite things from 2024? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Goodbye yellow brick road” 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/34625160

Enjoy Stuff: More Sleigh Bell 12/23/2024

Enjoy Stuff: More Sleigh Bell Merry Christmas! Jay and Shua discuss their favorite Christmas movies and share gifts. Come share the holidays with Enjoy Stuff! Revisit a whole list of classic Christmas movies and make sure you share some of yours as well. It’s an Enjoy Stuff Christmas Special on this holiday week. News The new book “The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History” looks great! We got a very early look at Karate Kid: Legends with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio What we’re Enjoying Shua found a new series of books by an author named Dennis E. Taylor. It’s all about a guy named Bob, who’s been revived 150 years after his death in the 21st century and had his consciousness placed inside a self-replicating computer, spaceship. His directive is to find a new home for the dying human race. Soon he has the makings of many copies of himself, creating the Bob-iverse. Jay has been enjoying James Gunn’s first DC release in the animated series Creature Commandos on Max. An adult show that is proving to be a unique take on the superhero/monster genre Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay pulled a lot of resources to review Push. It’s a different kind of superhero movie and features Dakota Fanning and a pre-MCU Chris Evans. He also tells us about a little known sci-fi movie called Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. It takes all the tropes of time travel movies and throws it into a fun comedy. 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 Christmas Movies! What are your favorite Christmas movies? We talk about ours and why we like them. Some are classics, and some are more obscure. And some are Die Hard. Plus, we exchange gifts and are once again grateful for a wonderful friendship. What are your favorite Christmas movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Yippee Ki Yay, Merry Christmas” 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/34562620

Enjoy (Stocking) Stuff(-er) 2024 12/16/2024

Enjoy (Stocking) Stuff(-er) 2024 Get in the holiday spirit with Jay and Shua on a special, musical episode of Enjoy Stuff as they go on a monstrously fun adventure in the Enjoy Stuff mall. Jay and Shua are doing their last minute shopping for each other. As they try to figure out how to get the perfect gifts for each other, there seems to be a problem brewing in the mall in the form of Gremlins! Can they survive the night and keep the holiday spirit? Songs Featured Sleigh Bell Rock -Three Aces & Joker The Bathing Suit That Grandma Otter Wore - Emmet Otter Snow - Bing Crosby I Wanna Be Santa Claus - Ringo Starr Santa Bring Me Ringo - Christine Hunter All I Want for Christmas is You - My Chemical Romance Santa's Watching You - Kelly Finnigan Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong Ho Ho Ho - Alvin and the Chipmunks Hot Chocolate - Tom Hanks Donald Duck getting hot chocolate from Twice Upon a Christmas Hotta Chocolatta - Ella Fitzgerald Cha-Cha All the Way (South America) - Capitol Studio Orchestra Christmas Conga - Cindy Lauper Holiday in Havana - Desi Arnaz O' Christmas Tree (Samba) - Brave Combo Christmas in Las Vegas.mp3 Have a Cheeky Christmas - The Cheeky Girls Chiron Beta Prime - Jonathan Coultron I Really Don't Hate Christmas - Dr. Doofenshmirtz Big White Cadillac for Christmas - Little Joey Farr Christmas in Radiator Springs - Tow Mater Blue Christmas - William Shatner Everybody’s Waitin’ for the Man With the Bag - Seth MacFarlane Run Rudolph Run - Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Santa, When The Claus Fell - Star Trek Christmas Warms your Balls - Martin Short Cactus Christmas - Brian Setzer All I Need Is Love - CeeLo and Muppets Gremlins theme for a couple seconds That Christmas Morning Feelin’ - Spirited. Bonus: Santa's Second Line - New Birth Brass Band Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our Earbuds! Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/34445135

Enjoy Stuff: December Delirium! 12/09/2024

Enjoy Stuff LITE: It’s 80s Night! 12/02/2024

Enjoy Stuff: ThanksViewing 11/25/2024

Enjoy Stuff: ThanksViewing As we celebrate what we are thankful for during this Thanksgiving, we look back on decades of movies that we are grateful we got to experience. Join Enjoy Stuff for dinner as we appreciate meaningful cinema. Remember that show, with that guy? You know, the one with the catchy theme song? What ever happened to that one? We look back at a bunch of ‘em. News Star Wars: Skeleton Crew coming next week, Dec 3, 2024 to Disney+ AMC sells a nice big hammer to hit people with while you eat popcorn From The Simpsons Pamela Hayden retires from voicing Milhouse and others after 35 years Have you heard about ? What we’re Enjoying Jay has been rewatching some great episodes of the classic series Mythbusters and revisiting all the fun that Adam and Jamie created from blowing things up. Shua enjoyed the over the top action of the latest holiday movie Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, saving JK Simmons Santa Claus, and of course Christmas. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay watched some Jedi travel through time. Ok, they weren’t Jedi in this one, but still. Jumper features Hayden Christensen as a young time jumper and Samuel L. Jackson and the one chasing him. It was a fun idea, that didn’t quite develop the characters enough. But there was plenty to enjoy throughout. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents Carter and Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! Movies are an important part of our lives. And every decade brought more films that helped to develop who we were. This week we look back on specific movies that we are thankful for because of the impact they had. Join us as we take a retrospective look at each decade and share why we love these stories. Are there movies that you are thankful for? Why do they stick with you? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two tickets please” 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/34122876

Enjoy Stuff: Forgotten TV 11/18/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Forgotten TV What better way to spend Life Day than to find even more forgotten TV shows? We look back at a variety of shows that may not have lasted very long. Do you remember these flashes in the pan on Enjoy Stuff? Remember that show, with that guy? You know, the one with the catchy theme song? What ever happened to that one? We look back at a bunch of ‘em. News Andor season 2 premiere date announced Tron: Ares footage was shown at D23 in Brazil What we’re Enjoying Shua found another old book. The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury was a fascinating prediction of where the human race was headed. While not all of Bradbury’s predictions may have come true, the human nature that he spotlighted is still as ugly as ever. Jay revisited the classic Bill Murray, Harold Ramis movie Stripes. Not only did he have a great time on his rewatch, he learned some interesting things about the original vision for it too. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay found some footage of the time when a gigantic creature attacked New York. Cloverfield was JJ Abrahms vision of a kaiju, filmed in a unique way. Scary and different are good ways to describe this 2008 flick. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents Carter and Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy TV! It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love….with the Star Wars Holiday Special! That classic forgotten show that has now been found and is readily available. But there are so many other shows that have graced the boob tube and have been lost to television oblivion. So this week we celebrate forgotten TV. Should these show have lasted? Or was it better that they were here and gone quickly? Do you remember any of this forgotten TV? What are some shows that you remember, but others don’t? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Hello, Larry” 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/33955662

Enjoy Stuff: Choose Your Own Thanksgiving 11/11/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Choose Your Own Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Preparation can be stressful, so Enjoy Stuff helps you with some choices. Which way will you go? Choose Your Own Adventure books are so much fun. It’s a different story every time, just like Thanksgiving. So we decided to plan the perfect Retro-Giving by letting you pick which of our favorite retro parts of the holiday will impress your relatives and keep everyone guessing (and sometimes running for the antacids) News George Takei announces a very cool graphic memoir! Wanna buy the original recording console used by the Beatles when they recorded Abbey Road? Now you can. Only Murders in the Building renewed for Season 5 Weezer releases new Blue Album Arcade Game in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary RIP Legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt What we’re Enjoying Jay enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs as he finished up the latest season of Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez nailed it again along with a plethora of other stars populating season 4. And now that we know there’s going to be a season 5, you can bet there will be a cliffhanger ending. Shua checked out the new Robert Zemeckis movie “Here” with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. A movie that takes place in one place where the camera doesn’t move. The story moves back and forth through time, stringing together a story of the house and the families that lived there. Not the strongest story, but definitely worth experiencing. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay revisits the 2007 Will Smith apocalypse/zombie movie “I am Legend”. The third movie to adapt the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. It has some great stuff throughout, despite changing the ending significantly. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Thanksgiving! There’s so much preparation expected for Thanksgiving. Food, decorations, what to wear…It can be overwhelming. It all seemed so much easier when we were kids. So maybe that’s the answer; a Retro Thanksgiving! And what better way to do that than a Choose Your Own Adventure? We will look at the perfect Thanksgiving locations, clothing, food, and TV specials. It’s up to you to choose. It’s a fun and Thankful way to plan your holiday on Enjoy Stuff! Would you do a Retro Thanksgiving? What were your choices? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Over the river and through the woods” 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/33824372

Enjoy Stuff: Still Trekkin'! 11/04/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Still Trekkin'! 60 years ago, a pilot for Star Trek began filming. Would it be a success, or would it fall flat and not get picked up. The answer to both is YES! This week we look back at the original series and some of our favorite moments on Enjoy Stuff! Let’s look back at the beginnings of one of the most successful franchises to ever be created. Beam up for Star Trek, the Original Series. News A new Stranger Things/Dungeons & Dragons crossover comic will feature Eddie Munson There are now seven new frog species named after Star Trek captains. We have information on Star Trek: Section 31, Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks We found a fun A&W commercial featuring Star Trek RIP to Star Trek co-creator Jeri Taylor and legendary actress Teri Garr What we’re Enjoying Shua is trying to get through all the great things he’s been enjoying the last couple months. And in the meantime he’s been listening to some Christmas music. And NO! He’s not ashamed of it at all. Jay has been watching a series on Peacock called The Resort. It’s an interesting mystery that stars Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper about a couple that make some interesting finds on a resort island. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week returns. Jay examines the 2007 space movie Sunshine. The movie is about a group of astronauts that are reigniting the sun, but what’s more interesting is the impressive cast. Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, Benedict Wong, and Chris Evans are among the big names that are found in this movie that has drifted into obscurity. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy TV! When Gene Roddenberry was trying to get Star Trek off the ground, it took a lot of convincing of executives, the help of influential stars, and a lot of reworking of ideas, stories, and characters. They created the pilot and it wasn’t quite up to the standards that would manage to get it on the air. But eventually, the classic episodes we know and love did find their way to our TVs. Much has been written about and discussed about it’s legacy and influence, and we share some of the episodes that made it special to us. Brace for impact and get ready to explore Star Trek the original series. Do you enjoy the original Star Trek? Which episodes do you like? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Boldly go!” 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/33756717

Enjoy Stuff: From Under the Covers 10/28/2024

Enjoy Stuff: From Under the Covers Halloween is finally here! And that means plenty of scares to be had. What scares us the most? We look at some of the most feared experiences among kids and adults. Plus, we ask each other to make a choice between two scary situations. It's a slightly terrifying show on Enjoy Stuff! Hey, wanna see something really scary? People love to get scared. But everyone’s different. What scares you? News If you like retro games, you’ll love the Super Pocket gaming system We have the scoop on new Star Wars from New York Comic Con Godzilla: Minus One is coming back to theaters Ke Huy Quan returns as the leading man in Love Hurts If you have a Rivian car, you can dress it up in a sweet retro costume for Halloween What we’re Enjoying Jay has been powering through his 31 Days of Horror and found a gem with the Irish horror/comedy 2012 movie Grabbers. It’s a lot like Tremors, but with more Ireland and more drinking. It was scary, funny, and entertaining. Shua couldn’t wait to watch the documentary ¡Casa Bonita mi Amor! It’s the story of South Park creator Trey Parker buying his favorite childhood destination, the famous Mexican restaurant Casa Bonita. Turns out this was Shua’s place of employment for 23 years, so he was really interested. 31 Days of Horror Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features: 28.House (1977) 29.Nope (2022) 30.Train to Busan (2016) 31.Halloween II (1981) Read them now at Enjoy Being Scared! You can’t deny that people can’t seem to get enough of getting scared. Psychologists think that there might be a reason that we keep coming back to spooky situations. And it may just help us survive. After examining exactly what happens when something frightening happens, we start to examine our own fears. Then the fun begins. What’s better than talking about scary things? Making you pick from two different scary things. We run down the list of the most prominent fears and ask you which one you’d rather experience. Can you get through the whole show with the lights off? Come find out! What scares you? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Wanna see something really scary?” 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/33626417

Enjoy Stuff: Toil and Trouble 10/21/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Toil and Trouble What magical profession has been around longer than just about any other? Witches! This week we look at the history of those magical maidens and some of the more popular interpretations of them on Enjoy Stuff. Where do witches come from? And who are some of the most famous? Tune in and find out! News Henry Cavill joins the live action Voltron movie Wendy’s kids meals have fun Halloween characters with a donation to charity Gladiator II is the latest movie to get a cool popcorn bucket TRON: Catalyst is the newest video game being released from the Grid There’s a cool new LEGO lightsaber, complete with a Kyber crystal What we’re Enjoying Shua was not ready for prime time when he saw the new movie Saturday Night. It’s the tale of the first, hectic night of the long running NBC skit comedy show Saturday Night Live. While not being 100% accurate, it is very informative and extremely entertaining with good performances of the legendary comedians and others involved in the creation of this American icon. Jay is Enjoying the HBO dramatic series The Penguin, an origin story of the classic DC comics Batman villain. Colin Farrell’s amazing transformation into the title character is phenomenal. 31 Days of Horror Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features: 21.Empire of the Ants (1977) 22.Eight Legged Freaks (2002) 23.Lake Placid (1999) 24.Ticks (1993) 25.Tremors (1990) 26.The Mist (2007) [Sci-Fi] 27.Black Sunday (1960) Read them now at Enjoy Witches! For hundreds of years witches have been the source of stories and fear. But the origins and creators of these fears are way scarier than what might have been actual practicing witches. A written record of a witch dates back almost 3000 years ago. In the mid 1400s some really ignorant and cowardly men wrote a book that created a hysteria of violence towards women who they accused of practicing witchcraft (whether they were or not) Have we become wiser and more evolved today? Well, probably not. But we have a ton of witch characters in TV, books, and movies that can entertain us and even make us question the wisdom of how we treat others. Classic characters like Elphaba and Glenda from Wizard of Oz have lasted generations. Cartoon favorites like Maleficent, Broomhilda, and Sabrina gave us opportunities to laugh at the characters as kids. Then, at the end of the 20th century, the characters in Harry Potter truly showed that witches could be powerful heroes. It really changed people’s perspectives of witches in our culture. Now we see them pop up in all kinds of different ways, both good and bad. We have no doubt that witches’ legendary status will last forever. Which witch do you watch? Who's your favorite? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ll get you my little pretty” 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/33523982

Enjoy Stuff: I Want Candy 10/14/2024

Enjoy Stuff: I Want Candy It’s Candy Season. John Candy. This week we look back at the amazing career of a talented comedian and all around nice guy. Let’s look at the great comedy performances of Canadian John Candy. From his groundbreaking time on SCTV to his prolific (but too short) career in the movies, he had a way of making us laugh and really care about his characters. News Ready for a reboot of Anaconda? Grab the snake repellent, because it’s coming The Rocky Horror Picture Show is now an 8-bit video game! It’s astounding! Ghostbusters Krispy Kremes have arrived What we’re Enjoying Jay is enjoying the latest MCU outing on Disney+ with Agatha All Along. This witchy series has a familiar feeling while also being pretty unique. You can check out new episodes through October. Shua has been lazy reading a 2007 BBC radio drama based on the Douglas Adams series Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. It stars Harry Enfield, Billy Boyd, and academy award winner Olivia Coleman. Crazy fun British humor. 31 Days of Horror Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features: 14.The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982) [trailer] Theme Week #2 - Collegiate Slashers 15.Splatter University (1984) 16.Graduation Day (1981) 17.Final Exam (1981) 18.Rush Week (1989) 19.Mimic (1997) [Sci-Fi] Theme Week #3 - Big Animal Horror 20.Alligator (1980) Read them now at Enjoy John Candy! John Candy was a Canadian actor, comedian, and all around nice guy. His humor was spotlighted on the series SCTV and expanded into the movies. Sometimes he played secondary characters, but other times he played a lovable and bumbling hero that we loved to root for. His life ended way too early, but he left us with some great comedy to enjoy for years to come. Since we are closer and closer to Halloween, we pair some of the most popular candies with some of John Candy’s best movies. What a tasty way to laugh! Which part of John Candy’s career do you prefer? What candy pairs well with his movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Be sure to bring your Death Certificate” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/33440427

Enjoy Stuff: Hot and Cold Running Chills 10/07/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Hot and Cold Running Chills Hold each other close because this house tour may be a little unnerving. This week we talk about Haunted Houses and what makes them so appealing in a spooky way. How brave are you? Would you stay in a haunted house? For as long as there have been creepy noises, there have been people who liked the adrenaline rush from those noises. Let’s examine Haunted Houses. News RIP to John Ashton, Kris Kristopherson, and Maggie Smith Peacock is teaming with Blumhouse for spooky, horror experiences at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Colorado Bruce Campbell stars in Hysteria! A new series on Peacock about the Satanic Panic Do you like ruining your childhood? Check out Winnie the Pooh - Blood and Honey 2 on Peacock What we’re Enjoying Shua is Enjoying revisiting a stolen library book called “Alfred Hitchcock’s Tales to Send Chills Down Your Spine”. It’s a collection of 29 spooky stories that was featured in Hitchcock’s magazine. So much fun to remember old scares. Jay and his wife Enjoyed some local, autumn celebrations with giant steins from Oktoberfest. Lots to do as our Earth orbits through the fall. 31 Days of Horror Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features: 7-Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) 20th Anniversary 8-Ouija (2014) 10th Anniversary 9-The Innocents (1961) 10-Tales of Halloween (2015) Anthology 11-MaXXXine (2024) 12-Timecrimes (2007) [Sci-Fi] 13-Sorority House Massacre (1986) Collegiate Slasher Week Read them now at Enjoy Haunted Houses! Welcome foolish Earbuds! We will take you on a tour of Haunted Houses from movies, TV, and the real world. What is it about an old spooky house that is falling apart, and making mysterious noises…and people died there that scares us so much? Maybe there’s no rational explanation, but it sure is fun. There have been countless stories for generations that get our blood flowing and our heart racing fast. But movies and TV aren’t the only place you can get frightened of a casa. There are real life ones that you can visit to hear histories of horror such as the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado or the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. And of course the classic haunted houses in theme parks such as the Haunted Mansion in several Disney Parks and others across the globe. How do you feel about Haunted Houses? Would you spend the night in one? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Be sure to bring your Death Certificate” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/33308237

Enjoy Stuff: A Space Odyssey 09/30/2024

Enjoy Stuff: A Space Odyssey It's time to space out with an episode featuring songs about space! Jay and Shua list some of their favorites on a cosmic episode of Enjoy Stuff. Humans have always been fascinated by the cosmos. And when popular artists were recording in the space race era, they jumped on the bandrocket and a new era began. Do your favorites make our list? Let’s find out. News Weird Al announces tour Batman is supplementing his income by driving an Uber in Australia…kind of NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech A poor vacationless boy named after a Star Wars character is denied passport Pixar’s first series finally has their premiere dates What we’re Enjoying After the premiere of Agatha All Along on Disney+, Jay jumped headfirst into another Witches’ Road. He watched The Wizard of Oz for the first time in years. Turns out it’s still a good movie and really quite creepy. It’s easy to find and a definite classic you should revisit (or check out for the first time) Shua and his wife ventured out to a movie night at the Alamo. Without many expectations, they were pleasantly surprised by the newest animated interpretation of a classic toy, Transformers One. With a good story, an all-star cast, and great animation, it really put everything together in an entertaining way. Enjoy Music! We love our space songs. Not soundtracks from sci-fi (although those are great too) but songs that artists have written specifically about space. This week we examine some of our favorites throughout history. From Lounge to Classic Rock, there is no shortage of cosmic music that you can use to imagine you are peacefully (or dramatically) floating through the starscape. Songs we include are: The Planets - Gustav Holst 2000 Light Years from Home - The Rolling Stones Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra Cygnus X-1 - Rush Starman - David Bowie Children of the Sun - Billy Thorpe Rocket Man - Elton John Slime Creatures from Outer Space - Weird Al Flash - Queen Astronaut - Duran Duran Across the Universe - The Beatles Dancing in Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop) - Q-Feel Space Oddity - David Bowie Countdown - Rush Space Invaders - Uncle Vic Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling Interplanet Janet - SchoolHouse Rock Intergalactic - Beastie Boys The Galaxy Song - Monty Python’s Meaning of Life Space Cowboy - Steve Miller Walking on the Moon - The Police Major Tom (Coming Home) - William Shatner Space Oddity - Astronaut Chris Hadfield from the International Space Station Eep Op Ork Ah Ah- Jett Screamer Did we list a song you like? What are some of your favorite space songs? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’m a Space Cowboy” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/33246902

Enjoy Stuff: …In Moderation 09/23/2024

Enjoy Stuff: …In Moderation Growing up we loved to experience edgy comedy without getting too edgy ourselves. That's why Cheech and Chong were so popular to us. So come on a journey of nice dreams and Enjoy Stuff! On this 4th season and 20th episode of Enjoy Stuff we look back at two ‘buds’ that have been making people laugh for years. Cheech and Chong! News Ewan MacGregor gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Brian May recovering from a stroke, but celebrates his recovery by opening a new Queen album The Time Bandits reboot has been cancelled after only one season What we’re Enjoying Shua jumped head first into the pile of bricks that is LEGO Star Wars Rebuilding the Galaxy. He can give it his recommendation as a fun Star Wars story and a fun LEGO parody. There’s some fun new characters that you’ll grow to enjoy and some great cameos from Star Wars favorites. Check it out on Disney+. Jay is enjoying the second season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. It has a more epic feel and is giving a very entertaining interpretation of Tolkien’s Middle Earth backstory of the origin of the rings and of Sauron. Enjoy Movies! Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong met in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1969, and started a friendship that lasts to today. They found they had a similar sense of humor and began improv together. They expanded to opening for others, and eventually headlining large venues. Their movies aren’t deep, and often centered around infantile and drug humor, but it influenced a lot of people and set us on the path of understanding…well, a little. We still don’t understand the Corsican Brothers. Whether you loved them or hated them, they have been an important part of our culture and the comedy world. What’s your opinion on Cheech and Chong? Where’s dave? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Dave’s not here” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/33153502

Enjoy Stuff: Fresh Squeezed Juice 09/16/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Fresh Squeezed Juice After a 36 year wait, we have finally been graced with a sequel to the Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice. Enjoy Stuff looks back at the original and everything that has come in between, with a spoiler-free review of the latest. Plus, a tribute to James Earl Jones. Let’s do a retrospective of Beetlejuice! From the original to the sequel that has just been released in theaters. Movies, cartoon, games, and more on Enjoy Stuff News We pay tribute to the legend of the late, great James Earl Jones What we’re Enjoying Jay did a rewatch of Ted Lasso season 3 and was reminded how incredible this show really was. With rumors of a season 4 possible, now’s a great time to go back and check out the jokes and the heart of the show starring Jason Sudeikis and a variety of very talented actors. Ted Lasso can be found on AppleTV+. Shua is enjoying the new season of Only Murders in the Building starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. He’s not surprised that it’s good, but it’s been especially touching this season and still hysterical. Only Murders in the Building is on Hulu. Enjoy Movies! Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is a sequel 36 years in the making. Opinions seem to be varied on how enjoyable it is. But we are going to take a look at the positive aspects of checking it out. We’ll start off by looking back at our experiences from the original. What did we think of it back then? Why was it so popular? We’ll analyze our feelings from all those years ago. Then we’ll look at everything that came after, such as the animated series and the video games. Then we’ll discuss what’s to like about the sequel. Have you seen Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice? Was it worth the wait? First person that emails me with the subject line, “The Juice is Loose” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/33059752

Enjoy Stuff: Bald is Beautiful 09/09/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Bald is Beautiful Celebrate Bald is Beautiful Day with a look at what makes those chrome domes so appealing and discussing some of the most famous shiny, happy people on Enjoy Stuff! For as long as there have been follicles, there have been hair falling out of them. September 13 is officially Bald is Beautiful Day, so Jay and Shua get out the polishing cloths and celebrate the beauty and comfort of looking like Mr. Clean. News Weird Al updating all his music videos to HD/4k on YouTube over last couple weeks No longer just a gatekeeper, Sigourney Weaver has been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie AMC theaters is offering "Haunted" Icee for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Now, thanks to Hyundai, you can ride around in that most popular of 80s cars, the black sedan, but be nice to the environment. We know you’ve always wanted to try a convergence of Oreo and Coca Cola. Well, now you can! You can watch a totally fun and ridiculous reading of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones from celebrities and comedians in THE GREAT KAMINO KAPER What we’re Enjoying Shua seems to be overcoming his avoidance of scary movies. He watched A Quiet Place: Day One with Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn. It was an intense addition to the franchise and gives us a terrifying origin story for our planet’s downfall. Jay is spending some of the waning summer days playing disc golf with his son. A cheap and easy activity that is lots of fun and gets you moving outside. Check your area for some disc golf courses, or just make your own. Enjoy Life! For many years our culture has put a stigma on the simple and natural truth that a person’s head can be bald. Both men and women alike are susceptible to losing their hair in a variety of different ways. But we here at Enjoy Stuff are here to pull you into the worldwide celebration of Bald is Beautiful Day! BIBD was created by John Capps from Moorehead City, NC. (I’m not kidding!) John started the Bald Headed Men's Convention over 50 years ago and the momentum hasn’t slowed down. Many people proudly sport the shinier side of their melon, including a variety of famous people. Join us as we sing praises to cue balls everywhere on Enjoy Stuff! How do you show off your head? Are you a part of the proud bald army? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Bald and beautiful” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32960642

Enjoy Stuff: All of Us 09/02/2024

Enjoy Stuff: All of Us Revisit the Steve Martin classic All of Me for its 40th anniversary. Jovial Jay and Shua have tons of laughs at this fun retro comedy. We love Steve Martin. And that’s why we had such a good time rewatching All of Me. Tune in to Enjoy Stuff to hear all about this 1984 Carl Reiner film. News Say What? A season 4 of Ted Lasso? It may be coming There’s a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice menu at Denny's and it may send you to the afterlife Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story has a trailer and is coming to theaters soon Are you ready for a John Williams documentary? Of course you are! It must be done, and it’s coming. What we’re Enjoying Greedy people may annoy all of us, but they make for an entertaining movie. Jay enjoyed the Joseph Gordon Levitt dark comedy Greedy People. It has a lot of twists and unexpected surprises that keep you entertained. So be prepared for an unexpected ending. Shua revisited the 1979 new beginning for a franchise. Star Trek - The Motion Picture may not be the best Trek film, but it has it’s merits, and it kept the universe alive. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay reluctantly added the 2007 adaptation of the much loved 80s cartoon Transformers. This Michael Bay film was definitely a spectacle, but could it live up with our expectations? It depends who you ask, but either way, Jay breaks it down and gives his analysis on Sci-Fi Saturdays. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! 40 years ago Steve Martin’s movie career was really on the rise. He teamed up for the fourth time with Carl Reiner for the “body swap” comedy All of Me with Lily Tomlin. She plays Edwina Cutwater, a very rich woman who is about to die. Instead of coming to terms with it, she has hired a Swami to put her soul into Terry Hoskins, the daughter of Edwina’s stable master Fred. But in a freak accident, she gets put in Steve Martin’s Roger Cobb instead. Now he has to find the Swami to fix it all. It was a fun concept and holds up today. We look back on it all and talk about why we love it. Have you seen All of Me? Would you swap your soul into another body? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Back in bowl” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32850152

Enjoy Stuff: For the Record 08/26/2024

Enjoy Stuff: For the Record What album can you listen to without skipping any tracks? Drop the needle with Enjoy Stuff as we look at some of our top "perfect" albums. Some albums are so great to listen to that you just want to keep listening. We love music and it’s pretty hard to pick just a few amazing collections, but we grab a few to share this week. News The Poltergeist house is up for sale, but you may not want to put in a TV Star Wars: The Acolyte has been canceled Lock yourself in a room and try to get out of the Only Murders in the Building Escape Room A PS5 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming What we’re Enjoying In a rare display of bravery, Shua went to see Alien: Romulus. He thought it was a nice addition to the franchise and felt like a sequel to the first one. And there are some fun surprises. Jay decided to check out last year’s Paul Giammati’s character film, The Holdovers. He was pleasantly surprised by the acting and story. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay experienced the 2006 anime Paprika for the first time. It was a cool action movie about a dream machine in the vein of Inception and Dreamscape. In the end, he enjoyed it and can recommend it. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Music! This week we are looking at examples of a “perfect” album. Or at least a side of an album. To us, that’s the kind of album that you can listen to without wanting to skip a track. This is a subjective topic, of course, but we have a nice list of records that we think a lot of people love. Which ones did we pick? What did some of our Discord users pick? Listen to find out. What are some of your perfect albums? How do they make you feel? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Drop the needle” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32729867

Enjoy Stuff: It’s a Philly Thing 08/19/2024

Enjoy Stuff: It’s a Philly Thing Jump back 40 years to a classic time travel movie with The Philadelphia Experiment. Jay and Shua reminisce and compare it to another 80s flick on Enjoy Stuff Time skip back and forth through time with experiments connecting us to World War II. The Philadelphia Experiment takes us forward and The Final Countdown takes us back. News We break down some of the biggest D23 News with plenty to excite everyone Pop-Tarts releases the biggest pastry EVER! Saturday Night is a new film that tells the story of the first broadcast of SNL What do you think of the extremely sweet new treat at an Arizona stadium Start planning great holiday gifts now with the Muppet version of Clue There’s a new horror documentary series from Shudder Best of luck to all the Paramount Television Studios employees that lost their job in the shutdown Ready for some pumpkin spice? 7-11 has you covered What we’re Enjoying Jay was reminded of a Michael Keaton movie from earlier this year called Knox Goes Away. It starts off as a movie about an assassin who is looking to get out of the business. But it quickly turns unique when you find out that Keaton’s character has a quickly worsening form of dementia. You can check it out on Apple TV+ or Max. Shua grabbed an old Sci-Fi paperback from his shelf called Earthship and Starsong by Ethan I. Shedley. It never made it into the annals of sci-fi legends, but it is an interesting tale of humans' quest (and selfishness) for survival in the universe. Unfortunately we made enemies of everyone else in the universe. You can find this book on Amazon and other online sources. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay has reminded us of a 2006 Hugh Jackman movie called The Fountain. This unique movie tells a similar tale about a doomed couple from different time periods of history, which spans thousands of years. Check out all of Jay’s articles on Sci-Fi Saturdays, only on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! 40 years ago, a movie was released that was based on a possibly true story from 40 years before. Michael Pare and Nancy Allen star in the Philadelphia Experiment. Pare and Bobby DiCicco’s characters get flung forward in time to 1984 following a failed Navy experiment in World War II. Their problems weren’t over because they were still connected to the bizarre vortex that sent them there, causing painful outbreaks of electricity. Plus, the scientist who caused the accident, did it again with a whole town. Now Pare has to get back to stop it. The movie is often compared to another WWII time travel movie called The Final Countdown. In that movie, the time travel happens in reverse, sending the USS Nimitz back to 1941 just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Which movie did it better? We compare them and explain which one we like the best. Don’t forget to check out Jay’s SciFi Saturdays articles on and Which movie did you like better? Would you rather go forward in time or back? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Philadelphia Freedom” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32623592

Enjoy Stuff: Big Dads On Campus 08/12/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Big Dads On Campus It's senior year at Enjoy Stuff! As our 4th season continues, the guys look back at everything involved in Enjoying senior year. Proms, yearbooks, graduations and more! Jay and Shua hope you have the time of your life on Enjoy Stuff! We’ve seen your year, and it’s gonna be awesome! After years of hard work, students around the world celebrate their final year of school by embracing their head honcho status. What can you enjoy senior year? Find out this week. News Now you can stay at a Star Wars themed Air BnB Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere date has been revealed (and check out the teaser trailer) Did you watch Jim Henson Idea Man to Make making its broadcast debut on ABC? Warriors, come out to play-ee-ay! The classic movie is being reimagined as an album Only Murders in the Building is getting a board game The Orville Season 4 may actually begin production in early 2025 The Monster Cereals lineup will now include marshmallow pets What we’re Enjoying Shua is Enjoying a new late night show starring young comedienne Taylor Tomlinson called After Midnight. It’s a pretend game show where comedians and celebrities answer goofy questions about the internet and modern day goings-on. Clips of the CBS show can be found on YouTube. Jay is watching the new Time Bandits homage created by Taika Waititi. It’s only a few episodes in, so we are reserving judgment. It doesn’t feel exactly like Terry Gilliam’s original, but it is a cute story in it’s own right. You can find Time Bandits on Apple TV+. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay feels like he may have watched the movie before. 2006 Deja Vu is a time travel movie with a bit of a different point of view. Denzel Washington investigates a terrorist attack by looking back into the past. Check out all of Jay’s articles on Sci-Fi Saturdays, only on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Senior Year! It’s the 4th season of Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast! And that means that it’s our Senior Year! So this week, in the wake of the beginning of school for many students, we look back at our High School Senior Year and a bunch of things we looked forward to in our final experience with public school. From senior pictures, proms, and graduations we hope that everyone’s senior year was a celebration of a lot of years of hard work. How was your senior year? What college should Jay and Shua apply to? First person that emails me with the subject line, “HAGS” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32525147

Enjoy Stuff: Big Mac Guffin 08/05/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Big Mac Guffin Your quest begins! And what are you looking for? A MacGuffin! It's one of the most prevalent plot devices in movies. Where did it begin? Where did the name come from? How is it used? ...wait, I just made another 3 MacGuffins...Join Jay and Shua as they dig deep into some of the most famous MacGuffins in history on Enjoy Stuff! You’ve got to find the secret object before the other characters do! It’s important! News There’s a new Weird Al single - Polkamania RIP Bob Newhart Alien popcorn bucket and Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket A Beetlejuice Beetlejuice full trailer has been released The Rings of Power Season 2 is almost here Kevin Smith Reveals Jay & Silent Bob 3 Title and Story Princess Leia's gold bikini sold for big bucks Be sure to check out lots of news from San Diego Comic Con on Superhero Suite plus a review of Deadpool and Wolverine What we’re Enjoying Jay took a trip to the other side of the world to Tuscany, Italy. It was a relaxing (yet very hot) trip to the old country to enjoy a little relaxing environment. Shua traveled to Anaheim, California and enjoyed Pixar Fest at Disneyland. They both had great vacations but are happy to be home. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on we talk about 3 different sci-fi movies that Jay has analyzed. Idiocracy makes some bold (and sometimes accurate) predictions of the future of our country. The Prestige was a bizarre tale of two competing magicians and a Tesla machine. And Children of Men presented a scary dystopia where there are no new babies in the world and how that is really going to screw us up. Educate yourself and check out all of Jay’s articles on Sci-Fi Saturdays, only on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Deadpool 1 and 2 in preparation for the new movie. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy MacGuffins! You’ve probably heard of a MacGuffin, but do you actually know what it is? MacGuffins themselves have been around about as long as stories, but the term originated in the 1920s and was made popular by the master, Alfred Hitchcock himself. While Hitchcock believed that the MacGuffin isn’t important to anyone but the characters in the story, George Lucas believes that it can be a very strong emotional connection to the people enjoying the story. Which MacGuffin philosophy is stronger to you? What’s your favorite MacGuffin? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Your mission, if you choose to accept it…” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32368692

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Enjoy Stuff: Frankenstein vs The Wolf Man v Godzilla vs King Kong 07/15/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Frankenstein vs The Wolf Man v Godzilla vs King Kong Let the battle commence! Nothing enhances an action movie quite like two classic characters battling it out! Jay and Shua examine the elegant grace of 'vs' movies! VS movies! It's like standing in the hallway watching two other kids fighting it out and you're not the one getting in trouble. Hollywood discovered years ago that audiences wondered what it would be like if some of their favorite characters duked it out. Let’s find out! News The cookie makers, Crumbl is making a cereal. You can get your fix at Costco Michael J Fox plays guitar with Coldplay at Glastonbury Festival concert in England Haven’t you always wanted to visit the world’s largest potato masher? Now you can! Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge has some cool 5th anniversary merchandise available at Disney World The new Time Bandits trailer has been released What we’re Enjoying After writing about Serenity for Sci-Fi Saturdays, Jay couldn’t help going back to check out the 2002 series Firefly. It was such a great idea for a new universe. While we wish we could have gotten more episodes, we are grateful for the ones we have. Shua watched the new Ron Howard documentary about an entertainment icon. Jim Henson: Idea Man laid out the interesting and sometimes disjointed life of the main behind the Muppets. It’s a very enlightening watch. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay breaks down the groundbreaking and almost experimental 2006 film A Scanner Darkly. It’s an animated film starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr. and several other well-known Hollywood elite. Based on a 1977 novel by Philip K. Dick, it takes place in a dystopian future but has some important messages for us today. Check out the breakdown now. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Deadpool 1 and 2 in preparation for the new movie. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Movies! In the 1940s, Hollywood had found a strong audience for monster movies. Dracula, Frankenstein, and many more. We also craved our sci-fi attacks. But what if we started pitting some of those creatures against each other? It’s like the classic boxing matches that everyone got excited for. When Godzilla arrived on screen, it didn’t take long to see how the battles could be even bigger! (pun intended) Those ‘vs’ movies started with him battling another behemoth star named King Kong. The pandora’s box of ‘vs’ ideas had been open and now creators were matching all kinds of characters so that now we have a whole slew of exciting flicks. Jay and Shua generate a random list of characters and try to decide who would win if they made a movie with them. What vs movies do you like? Which characters would you like to see go toe-to-toe? First person that emails me with the subject line, “In this corner…” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32087607

Enjoy Stuff: Shua’s Science Shindig & Birthday Party 07/08/2024

Enjoy Stuff: Shua’s Science Shindig & Birthday Party Come join the science party as Shua celebrates his birthday doing science! To give you the best show this week we Science the Stuff out of Shua’s birthday. We remember the scientists that helped teach us growing up and play a fun science trivia game. News Happy 98th birthday to comedic legend Mel Brooks! RIP to classic character actor Martin Mull What we’re Enjoying Before Shua Enjoyed his first hurricane in Cancun Mexico, he got the opportunity to swim with dolphins. It was a very cool experience that helped him get in touch with nature. Jay tuned in to the new Beverly Hills Cop movie on Netflix. It did a great job of using some of the things that worked with the originals while modernizing it for today’s audiences. Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Jay examined an experimental movie called Aeon Flux. This 2005 Charlize Theron film was based on an animated show, but production problems affected the final outcome after the director was held back from doing what was needed to polish it properly. Still fun to check out. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on . There are some new locations from Deadpool 1 and 2 in preparation for the new movie. Plus, you can tune in to where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Science! It’s Shua’s birthday! So we decided to celebrate with one of his passions, SCIENCE! As we were growing up we were so engaged when we encountered science. Whether it was an educational show with Carl Sagan, Beakman, or Bill Nye, or hands-on activities in class we loved to experiment and learn how the world worked. Then Jay lays down some science trivia to see if Shua can stand by the knowledge he claims to have. And he opens his gifts to start his week of right. Do you like science? Which science shows did you learn from as a kid? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Science Rules!” 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 [email protected] /episode/index/show/technoretrodads/id/32037412

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