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On this President's Day we celebrate Presidents, but just the fictional ones. Tune in as we look at some of the most memorable fake commanders-in-chief on Enjoy Stuff!   Let’s revisit some legendary comic strips from over the years! Jovial Jay and Shua strip on this week’s Enjoy Stuff!   News Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is finally coming to Apple TV+ Billy Joel is set to release the first new original song in 17 years Could someone take all of Dr. Johnny Fever’s WKRP DJ breaks and string them together? Someone did! Star Wars The Phantom Menace will return to theaters for its 25th anniversary! RIP to Carl Weathers and also the inventor of Pop Tarts   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua seems to think he has too much time on his hands because he decided to tackle the entire MCU in timeline order. It’s a big commitment, but after the first couple handful of movies, he is still enjoying it! Jay jumped into a slightly smaller commitm

Love...exciting and Retro! Come aboard, we're expecting you! On this Valentine's Day, you may need an idea for a date night. What better place to look than 80s movies? Jay and Shua offer up a plethora of ideas for a great movie themed date night. Immerse yourself in love while you Enjoy Stuff!   Feel the love on this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re more of a romantic that likes to show your feelings with a boombox over your head, or a scary night in the dark, we have a variety of 80’s inspired dates for any couple. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends   Enjoy Life! Need some Valentine’s Day date ideas? Look no further than 80’s movies. Listen in to this week’s show to see exactly what is involved in setting up the perfect date.   Choose from these themes, or mix and match! The John Cusack The As You Wish The Matthew Broderick The Molly Ringwald The Top Gun The Slasher   Please let us know what you like about the show. Or just send us a quick note to say ‘Hi

Lay out the newspaper all over the living room floor and turn to the funny pages! This week we look back on the history and some of our favorite comic strips over the years. Plus an interactive game for you Earbuds on Enjoy Stuff!   Let’s revisit some legendary comic strips from over the years! Jovial Jay and Shua strip on this week’s Enjoy Stuff!   News The Road House trailer has shown us that there is still a taste for fighting (and Jake Gyllenhaal’s abs) No abs in the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer, but we do get a whole lot of favorite characters!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay took Shua’s advice that the new Peacock streaming series Ted was worth the watch. He agrees. It is a funny (and raunchy) story of a boy and his bear. But Seth Macfarlane has given it a heart that really makes you think and care. Shua made his way to the movie theater and saw Jeffrey Wright’s newest film American Fiction. This story, about an a

A Fish Called Kevin! Kevin Kline has created an impressive body of work over the last 50 years. He can act, sing, and make us laugh. Jovial Jay and Shua look back at some of their favorites from a prolific career on Enjoy Stuff!   Don’t call him stupid. Kevin Kline is anything but, with a very impressive list of movies under his belt. This week we look back at the work of this talented actor.    News We didn’t have to wait long to get the official announcement for the very impressive new video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle The Day the Earth Blew Up is the new Looney Tunes movie that we’ve needed for a long time The new Highlander is truly a man of steel We got a fantastic trailer for the third and final season of The Bad Batch The Oscar nominations have been announced and John Williams proves he is the man   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua was extremely and pleasantly surprised how incredible the new Seth Macfarlane T

Aliens have been a part of movies since we shot ourselves to the moon in 1902. They are the perfect tool for an allegory about our society. Whether our visitors from another world are benevolent or hell-bent on world domination, it's irresistible to sit back and watch. Jovial Jay and Shua test their knowledge of those cinematic extraterrestrials on Enjoy Stuff!   Grab your tinfoil hats and welcome signs as we look back at the history of aliens in movies.    News Get ready for a new Indiana Jones video game….and stay tuned for more Super7 introduces a new Shogun Godzilla and it’s atomic! Say it ain’t so! Fruit Stripe gum discontinued Congratulations to Chris and Courtney Wyman for launching Everest Autographs The Mando and Grogu are headed to the big screen   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay enjoyed the inspirational true story of the American Samoa soccer team called Next Goal Wins. Taika Watiti has given us a nice group of under

John Williams has an illustrative composing career dating back 70 years.  Now that he's decided NOT to retire, we can't wait to hear what other masterpieces he will grace unto the world. Enjoy Stuff looks back at the career and all kinds of amazing music of the maestro John Williams.   Put on those headphones and crank the volume to engross yourself on one of the most prolific composers of any generation! It’s time to share the love for John Williams.    News Fans of Ready Player One will soon begin to make the OASIS a reality (a virtual one, of course) Has Mark Hamill ever told you the story of how he met his mother? RIP TRON and Caddyshack star, Cindy Morgan The ashes of several Star Trek actors will make their final resting place on the moon!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Timeless Heroes: Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones on Disney+ is a respectful look back at Ford’s career, with a significant spotlight on his most legendary c

Ray Harryhausen was the master of stop-motion animation, creating some of the most iconic fantasy movies of all time and inspiring generations of creators. Jovial Jay and Shua film one frame at a time as they look back at the work of this legend on Enjoy Stuff!   It’s time to indulge in some retro movies! These classics were brought to life through the genius of Ray Harryhausen and his creative creature design and animation techniques.    News John Williams, retire? Never! Eat like a Kaiju with a new Godzilla cookbook Or if you want Godzilla to eat you, check out a Japanese park where you can zipline into his open mouth Do you only want the best for your learning toddler? How about an Aliens inspired Little Golden Book? Pop Tarts has jumped right into the College Football toaster slot with their very own bowl game And if your sweet tooth hasn’t been quenched, why not visit a Little Debbies park and climb on the food?   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends W

It's a new year! We look back at what we Enjoyed in 2023 and talk about what's to come in the future. Come with us and Enjoy Stuff!   Our first show of the new year consists of a look back at last year! There were so many great things to Enjoy and we only scratched the surface. But what a fun surface to scratch! We are sharing some standout moments on Enjoy Stuff. And we talk about what we’re looking forward to in 2024. We sure love hearing from you. Let us know what you really enjoyed in 2023 and what is something to come that makes you want to Enjoy Stuff Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends Please let us know what you like about the show. Or just send us a quick note to say ‘Hi!” Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   We truly appreciate all you Earbuds who have hopped on board and joined us for our next chapter! Join in the fun by reaching out to us! And make sure to Share and Enjoy with all your friend

Merry Christmas Earbuds! Jovial Jay and Shua remember what Christmas morning was like growing up and share some special gifts with each other on Enjoy Stuff!   We hope you have a special day whatever holiday you celebrate. Join us as we hang for a little on Christmas morning.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday from Enjoy Stuff. Please keep in touch and share our show with your friends. First person that emails me with the subject line, “Have fun, smile more, and Enjoy Stuff” 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  

Jay and Shua are getting ready to head home from the arcade to enjoy Christmas Eve with the families. But an epic blizzard is stranding everyone in Enjoy Stufftopia. It’s up to the boys to save them. Will they make it in time? It’s time to Enjoy some Christmas music to get in the spirit of the holidays on the 2023 Enjoy (Stocking) Stuff(-er). Songs Featured Come on Christmas, Christmas Come On - Ringo Starr Jing-A-Ling - Harbour Lights House of the Broken Gingerbread - Monkees Getting Ready for Christmas - Paul Simon Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake - The Irish Rovers Thank God It’s Christmas - Queen Christmas Smorgasbord - Swedish Chef Sweet Gingerbread Man - Sammy Davis Jr O Swing All Ye Faithful - Andrew Morgan Smith and the Lifetimers That Holiday Feeling - Seth MacFarlane, Liz Gillies PeeWee’s Christmas clip My Christmas Card to You - The Partridge Family SNL: I Wish It Was Christmas Today Steve Martin's Holiday Wish Six Million Dollar Man - The Kris Kringle Caper Caught a Snowflake - Gina Borys, Jeremie Pe

Jovial Jay and Shua pick the ultimate collectibles that would be part of our collection if anything was possible on Enjoy Stuff!   If money was no object, would you buy Fantasy Island? Maybe you could drive the Love Boat to its shores. We look at some things that could go in the collection where anything is possible!   News Spinal Tap returns! US Postal Service issues Dungeons & Dragons stamps Check out the official trailer for Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues Co-Founder has died KISS will be performing for many years to come….kind of  Congrats to 'Home Alone' actor Macaulay Culkin is honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Like many Dr. Who fans, Jay made sure to check out the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials starring David Tennant as the good doctor. It ended up being very well done and something we can all Enjoy. Check it out on Disney+. Shua streame

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted their finalist this year, but Jovial Jay and Shua pick their choices for the Enjoy Stufftopia Discontinued Toy Hall of Fame on Enjoy Stuff!   We think there are some pretty cool toys that you don’t see anymore that deserve their place in a museum. Join us as we pick our favorites for the Discontinued Toy Hall of Fame.    News The Hall and Oates legal drama continues Marty Krofft, co-creator of some of our wacky childhood entertainment has died at 86 Waffles? Coffee Mate? Sure, why not? We found a cool spin on Back to the Future in a comic book from a few years ago Flies? Where? You’ll just have to listen to find out.    Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua has been enjoying a new novel by John Scalzi called Starter Villain. This one is also narrated by Will Wheaton and tells the story of an man who unexpectedly inherits his uncle's super villain company. Sound weird? Weird enough to check o

Jovial Jay and Shua are Trading Places! It's the 40th anniversary of a classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy that tells the story of social class, stock markets, and greed. It's beef jerky time on Enjoy Stuff!    In 1983 John Landis created a movie that became more popular than just about anyone thought was possible. It lit fire to the box office and propelled Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Lee Curtis to stardom. This is Trading Places.    News Want your feet to look like Grimace, and sport some fashionable Crocs too? Well, now you can!  Legendary Poster artist Roger Kastel has died  You can rent an Irish castle and recreate Monty Python and the Holy Grail A Star Wars: Holiday Special Documentary will have a December Release Tron: Ares to will begin filming after holidays Booo! Disney+ Cancels Muppets Mayhem series after one season   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay finally got around to watching the blockbus

It's Thanksgiving in America, which is the time we indulge in lots of turkey! And sometimes those turkeys come in the form of bad movies and TV shows. This week Jovial Jay and Shua talk about some of those turkeys you can enjoy this holiday and what side dishes go well with them.    Turkeys can be fun! Not the gobbling birds or the holiday feast but the kind you can sit down and watch while you groan and laugh. Let’s have a visual Thanksgiving feast with Enjoy Stuff!   News Another great set of trailers was released this week, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Inside Out 2, Argylle, The Garfield Movie, and Rebel Moon A charity earned money for local food banks in Detroit by toppling 12,952 domino cereal boxes And maybe cereal isn’t so bad for you after all… Thanks to our Earbuds Jonathan and Armando for some great gift suggestions for the holidays   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua enjoyed The Marvels and highly recommends

We wish you a Happy Life Day, and a Merry Holiday Special! Jay and Shua celebrate a day of peace and twist the infamous classic into some fun. Grab your glowing orb and prepare to Enjoy Stuff!   How did the people involved with the Star Wars Holiday Special feel about the whole thing? What would it be like if R2-D2 starred in Home Alone? These are the important questions we ponder on this Life Day.   News Eggo Nog is back for the holidays We discuss the trailers for The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Godzilla Minus One A long lost DeLorean has been found in a barn Playmobil has made a whole Magum PI set with a Ferrari, but you won’t believe the price   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay finished Spider-Man on the PS5. He had a totally good time with the intricacies of the world that they built. The side quests especially had some emotion. Shua is excited to head to Disneyland with his family this Christmas. In pre

He'll save every one of us! Flash! Aaaahh ahhh! Gordon's alive on Enjoy Stuff this week as Jay and Shua look back on his history and the movie.   Join the fight against Ming as we remember 90 years of a classic space hero! Flash Gordon, the legend has given us sci fi adventures longer than just about anyone.     News RIP to Richard Moll and Matthew Perry Amazing vintage artwork has been uncovered of prototype Monster Cereal designs The Beatles last song Now and Then has been released, but the vinyl will be hard to find Mark Hamill appears in a promotion for NASCAR’s new Star Wars themed car Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will stream on Disney+ beginning December 1   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua went against all expectations and experienced the new Netflix horror series The Fall of the House of Usher. It was a creepy and clever adaptation of a bunch of Edgar Allen Poe stories that will sure to leave you thrilled. Jay f

Dim those lights and make room on your Victorian couch for Elvira. Jay and Shua look at the long, popular career of an unlikely icon of Halloween. It's Elvira - Mistress and the Dorks on Enjoy Stuff   Elvira is the mistress we need for all of our spooky needs. Curl up with some fun horror movies with an appealing hostess and get ready for Halloween.    News Millennials aren’t a fan of their Urban Outfitters iPods being called vintage retro The National Toy Hall of Fame let us choose which of the Forgotten Five will make it to the Hall of Fame this year Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster gets a release date The Disney Treasure cruise ship will be featuring a Haunted Mansion lounge Hostess has revealed their winter snacks!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying As Jay finishes up his 31 Days of Horror articles, he found a cool series on Epix called Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror. It is a great and quick history of horror movies through the

Need to get the living out of your house? Call Beetlejuice! If you don't mind a crazy ghost with the most. Jovial Jay and Shua revisit the Tim Burton classic starring Michael Keaton. Work all night on a drink of rum with Enjoy Stuff!   Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis die for your entertainment in the 1988 Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice.    News Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 5   Star Trek: Prodigy has been saved and is coming to Netflix  Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook is now available Peeps shares its holiday marshmallows   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua is reading a truly unique and well-done biography about Charles Schulz called Funny Things. What makes it different is that it’s all done in the form of comic strips drawn in the style of Peanuts. It really gives you a sense of Schulz’s life and what inspired him to draw his characters. Jay has been rewatching Star Tr

Jovial Jay and Shua remember 100 different Disney memories to celebrate the centennial on Enjoy Stuff!   This week the boys make a list of 100 Disney things that have made a difference in their lives. From The Wonderful World of Disney to Dole Whips, we remember a ton of aspects of the Disney company that have influenced the world.    News The Haunted Mansion arrives to Disney+ along with some cool background ambience video Behind the Attraction season 2 is coming to Disney+ on November 1 Krispy Kreme releases their Halloween, Scooby Doo donut mashups   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay is keeping healthy by bike-riding some great paths along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. It’s always good to get out and enjoy a nice autumn. Plus, he’s been engrossed in tons of horror films for 31 Days of Horror. Shua started listening to Sir Patrick Stewart narrate his new book Making It So. It’s interesting to hear how he grew into the legend

This week we dig deep into the back of the file cabinet to investigate cover-ups of aliens and supernatural happenings for the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the X Files.   Do you want to believe? If so, you can uncover all the mysteries of aliens, cigarette smoking men, and more bizarre happenings with Chris Carter’s X Files.    News Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies are releasing another Christmas album   Not everything is Pumpkin Spice - Baskin-Robbins now has an apple cider donut as for the Flavor of the Month Professor Dubledore actor Michael Gambon Dead at 82   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua has been listening to the 20 Thousand Hertz podcast for years. It has a variety of shows about everything sound. Get the secrets of the Legend of Zelda music and sounds, find out why movies need subtitles now, or hear some iconic movie sounds from legends of the industry. Jay and his wife have been indulging in a variety of disc g