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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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 lov

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….   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 som

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 Mi

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 clonin

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!    Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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

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 Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 fo

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 Thanks to Jonathon for sharing the Snackuum Snack Vacuum  Goonies 2 is officially in the works….really! Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 Sci-Fi Saturdays 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 surroundin

1,000 EPISODES! Jay and Shua have been podcasting for a long time. On this very special, bonus length episode you can hear their origins, their podcast history, and some of their favorite moments. Join us on a special anniversary on Enjoy Stuff! Hop on the nostalgia train as we look back at 1,000 episodes together   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends   Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay gets repossessed as he analyzes the 2010 Jude Law look at the future of human organ trafficking in Repo Men. How did this one fare? Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy 1,000!  We have hit a big milestone! 1,000 podcast episodes together. 1,000 late nights of recording. 1,000 show notes. 1,000 editing sessions. It’s been a lot of work, but a lot of fun. Tune in for the story of h

Valentine's Day isn't for everyone. So if you are going to be spending this day of love to end a chapter of your life and break it off with your significant other, we have some retro break up songs that may help you out. It's time for some closure on Enjoy Stuff.  It’s not you, it’s me. Ok, it’s you. But, to lessen the impact of the fact I am breaking up with you, I have a special song recommended by the crew at Enjoy Stuff.  News Baby born at Krispy Kreme gets a lifetime supply of heart disease…uh, I mean donuts New Lucky Charms cereal will make you want to put some candles in it and celebrate your birthday Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay Scorsesed his week away watching the classic Goodfellas. It’s a masterful piece of cinema that includes an amazing story with some great cinematic elements. Shua experienced the wacky adaptation of Back to the Future the Musical. It included some groundbreaking stage effects to help us env

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?   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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

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 Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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

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  Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 R

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 surprising

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!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay writes about the 2009 reboot of Sta

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   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends 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 Creatu

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 -

It's the ultimate matchup of retro electronic toys! Join us as we run down the bracket for this year's Christmas tournament on Enjoy Stuff!   Remember opening that cool electronic game on Christmas morning? The one that you could brag to all your cousins and would play for hours even though it was just a blinking light. Which one will take the crown for number one retro electronic game?   News Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is now streaming on Disney+ The National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced for 2024   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay has been spending some quality time in his old stomping grounds of California. It’s been a while since he’s been there, and it’s nice to visit. Shua read another crazy John Scalzi series called the Dispatcher. A world where the murdered come back to life.    Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays take a look at a possible future with the 2008 Pixar classic WALL-E. It’s a gorge

Serve up a slice of trivia pie as Jay and Shua play another round of 80's Trivial Pursuit while they work off the results of their holiday feast on Enjoy Stuff!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends Were you able to answer the questions quicker than the boys? Let us know. First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ll take some pie!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com