Technoretro Dads

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a “first.” This week, the TechnoRetro Dads celebrate September 1st with a game of Famous Firsts! From history to movies, music, and pop culture, Jay and Shua put their memories to the test in a Jeopardy-style showdown. Get ready for a game of firsts from movies and songs. Pit your knowledge against Jay and Shua to see if you remember the first lines.  News   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua was very impressed with Happy Gilmore 2 and Naked Gun 2. They were very funny and surprising given how hard it is to follow up stories from decades ago. And speaking of surprising, fresh off last week’s swordfight episode, Jay checks out the new Red Sonja film with its sword-swinging, epic action.      Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay warps into Sci-Fi Saturdays with Interstellar (2014), a journey through space, time, and family bonds, where relativity hits you harder than a blac

Sharpen your blade! This week on Enjoy Stuff we duel through the best sword fights in movie history, from Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone to Luke Skywalker and The Bride. En garde and Enjoy Stuff! Whether you’re swinging a wrapping paper tube, a sharp saber, or just a stick, we all love the romanticism of sword fighting. Let’s look at the best ones in the movies.  News Discover magical new treats: Harry Potter Krispy Kremes    The new A Book of Dragons by Mike Witwer is now available   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hello Kitty at McDonald’s? Sounds like a match made in heaven   RIP Terrance Stamp   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay celebrates Texas Massacre Day (Aug 18) with a special screening of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Shua dives into the fascinating world of Disney fandom with AJ Wolf’s book Disney Adults     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay takes a look at Coherence (2014)

Join Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd on a bumbling Cold War mission in Spies Like Us! We break down the laughs, the cameos, and the chaos Our country sends nothing but the best of the best in espionage when fighting for the freedom of our country. And also decoys who are expendable. Let’s see which ones Austin Milbarge and Emmet Fitz-Hume are as we check out this classic John Landis movie.  News A moment of silence for any bunnies harmed during last week’s magic episode.   Dial-up internet rides off into the sunset. Time to finally toss that modem.   Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters for its 50th anniversary celebration.   Remembering Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, who passed away at age 97 on August 8, leaving behind a legendary spaceflight legacy.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua has been having fun with the reality-bending, body-swapping comedy of Freakier Friday, a quirky take on the classic genre. Jay, on the other

Shua and Jay pull rabbits out of their hats as they take you through the fascinating world of magic, from ancient Egyptian illusions to modern Vegas spectacle on Enjoy Stuff!.  It's time for magic on Enjoy Stuff! Jay and Shua reveal a history of illusions, mishaps, and wonder. Pull up your cape and join the show now on RetroZap or wherever you summon your podcasts! News Scientists Create Transparent Aluminum Using Just 2 Volts of Electricity   Scooby-Doo "Operation" Game Announced at WB Shop   Fuzzy Franken Berry Muppet Monster Cereal Box Coming Exclusively to Walmart   Limited Edition PAC-MAN Atari 2600 Console Revealed   Wednesday season 2 has brought our favorite Goth teen back into our lives on Netflix    Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay is a true go-getter when it comes to his collections. He has been organizing and recording 38 years worth of some very cool ticket stubs. This will be very helpful to the future curators of

A nerd, a jock, a princess, a werewolf, and a gender-swapping journalist walk into 1985… This week, Jovial Jay and Shua take a nostalgic trip back to high school to celebrate the teen comedies that defined a generation on Enjoy Stuff Whether you were eating lunch in the library, building your dream girl, or skiing the K12, teen comedies in 1985 tapped into real adolescent emotions with totally tubular exaggeration. It’s been 40 years since these iconic films hit theaters—so grab your Walkman, fluff your bangs, and join us as we Enjoy Teen Movies! News A coffee table made out of VHS tapes goes viral, mixing nostalgia and furniture   George Lucas highlight narrative art at SDCC   Starfleet Academy teaser drops, setting up a return to Star Trek’s future   Strange New Worlds renewed for 5th and final season   H.E.R.B.I.E. and the Fantastic Four join the Avengers Campus lineup   Spinal Tap II drops a trailer—get ready to crank it to 11 again this September   RIP Tom Lehrer—brilliant satirist and mathematician  

Join Shua and a cross-country cruisin’ Jovial Jay as they hit the road in search of quirky attractions and cinematic parallels. It's a road trip of epic TechnoRetro proportions on Enjoy Stuff! Road trips are the perfect setting for stories filled with chaos, bonding, and unforgettable detours. On this episode of Enjoy Stuff, Jay shares his real-life vacation adventures while we explore some of our favorite road trip movies. Join us on the open road where the signs are vintage, the coffee is 5¢, and the bikes may or may not be in the basement of the Alamo.   News TRON: Ares - Official Trailer – Return to the Grid with a new user   Mortal Kombat II - Trailer brings back more brutal battles   Stranger Things S5 Trailer – One last trip to the Upside Down   Pee-Wee Herman’s iconic bike is now on display at the Alamo (probably in the basement)   RIP to legends Ozzy Osbourne (76) & Malcolm-Jamal Warner (54)   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enj

Wrap the bow tie tight and make sure your laser cufflinks are charged because it's time to pit Bond against Bond. We compare A View to a Kill and Goldeneye and follow it with a tournament to see who the top secret agent is besides 007 on Enjoy Stuff! Besides 007, who makes the best secret agent? Who has the best wardrobe? Gadgets? Sense of humor? We find out on the Secret Agent tournament.  News A new exhibition: The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys    The Alamo Drafthouse just opened a kaiju themed theater in Santa Clara, California.  TRON Ares will get some attention at San Diego Comic Con this year in Hall H There’s a new trailer for the upcoming reboot Red Sonja. Yes. I’m serious.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua just can’t get enough of James Gunn’s Superman! It’s everything his Superman should be, plus some important lessons that we could all use today. Like, right now. Jay continues his trave

The summer of Superman begins with Shua's birthday! So we kick it off with a Super celebration. Jovial Jay travels across the country to join his buddy for his special day. It's a Metropolis-sized episode of Enjoy Stuff! Even Lex Luthor knows it’s a big deal when a new Superman movie comes out. Jovial Jay and Shua hang out together with the family to experience the premiere of the biggest movie of the summer and reminisce about their experience with the Man of Tomorrow.    News Nine Inch Nails say their TRON soundtrack is going to be epically industrial Now that we’re all growed up, we need an adult Chuck E. Cheese. And now we have one. Your wish to have more commercials before movies is now a reality thanks to AMC Theaters Michael J. Fox wants your help to find the missing Back to the Future guitar You’ll have to take artificial color supplements now that General Mills is removing them from their cereal   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enj

Happy birthday to Bruce! Jaws turns 50 this year and we our love sinking our teeth into the celebrations. We talk Jaws and all the movies that came from it on an aquatic episode of Enjoy Stuff! 50 years ago Steven Spielberg released a movie that would change the landscape of cinema forever. It’s a blockbuster episode so take a bite outta cake.   News Back to the Future and Jaws get some fantastic new Hot Wheels cars Videoheaven is a new documentary about one of our favorite hangouts in the 80s; video rental stores Original Blue’s Clues host Steve Blum starts a new podcast for adults Mel Brooks has a pilot ready for a Young Frankenstein prequel on FX Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary is coming to theaters and we have a trailer   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua highly recommends the newest Pixar movie Elio. IT’s a touching tale of a boy that desperately wants to be abducted by aliens. Think a cute, modernized version of The Las

This week we celebrate the break from tyranny by looking at some of the baddest of the bad villains from the movies. Once these evil-doers take control, what’s the best way to stop them? We break it down on the revolution of Enjoy Stuff! Should we rally the masses or stop them with goodness? What’s the best way to destroy tyranny? The answer may lie in the movies.   News ‘Land Of The Lost’ series is on its way at Netflix  Dr. Demento retires after 55 years  There’s a brand new Toxic Avenger trailer Check out the new TRON video game and soundtrack   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay pulled on his big leather boots, round helmet, and cool shades as he climbed on his motorcycle to watch the classic 70s series CHIPs. As a former California resident, this fun cop series brought back even more memories of the California highway. Shua finally got around to watching season 2 of Light and Magic on Disney+. It continues the story of ILM and

It's the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic 80s movies, The Goonies! Come along with us as we look back on what makes this film so memorable, and hear about some real hidden treasures on Enjoy Stuff! Hey you guys! Let’s celebrate one of the most important stories of our generation! Generation X marks the spot, that is. It’s the 1985 classic, The Goonies.   News Get ready for some movie hype as big as a Titanosaurus! 7-11 celebrates the release of Jurassic World - Rebirth. Warner Bros celebrates 40 years of the Goonies with some iconic merchandise   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua found yet another intriguing story on Audible. Dragon Day by Bob Proehl is an audio drama about the day that dragons emerged from the Earth’s crust and began wiping out civilization. Hayley Atwell and Michael Chiklis star in this dramatic fantasy. In preparation for Rian Johnson’s upcoming Benoit Blanc story, Wake Me Up Dead Man, by revisiting

For Father's Day lets give an award to the craziest Sci-Fi Dads! We look at a gaggle of papas, both good and bad on Enjoy Stuff! Who had the most traumatizing parenting moment? Who should never use time travel? These are the important questions we answer during the Enjoy Stuff Sci-Fi Dad awards.    Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay has a problem and no one else can help, but don’t worry, he found the A-Team! He’s been watching the first season of the classic 80s series with Mr. T, George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz. It’s tons of nostalgic fun! Shua had a ton of nostalgic fun seeing Karate Kid: Legends, with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. It was a smooth blending of the two franchises with that legendary karate tournament storyline. In theaters now.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay links to a Jaeger to fight Kaiju in the 2012 monster story Pacific Rim. It was a good romp with giants, starring I

It's time to choose the greatest TV cars of all time! Who will make it to the final round of the tournament and take the title? We break down each round on Enjoy Stuff! What got us more excited to grow up when we were watching TV than all those fancy cars zooming around and saving the day? Let’s see which car can claim the top spot of best TV car.    News Stranger Things will be back for its final season in November! Ready for a great retro concert? Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, and Blues Traveler may be coming to your town! Ohio wants a ‘Super’ state hero   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua ordered a new vinyl album for his collection. This time it’s some very mellow music with LoFi versions of Star Wars music. Check it out from Disney Music Emporium or other places you find fun vinyl. Jay ordered a great book all about the history of LEGO space toys. It’s a great collection of retro LEGO that were enjoyed by a whole generation of

Anniversary to the Future! Marty and Doc celebrate important dates for two of their movies. Join Enjoy Stuff as we compare two different eras of the legendary trilogy.  Back to the Future parts I and III are having birthdays this year. So we look at the parallels of two of our favorite films.    News Kermit the Frog gives an inspirational commencement speech at the University of Maryland Indy is returning to theaters, and this time he’s bringing his Dad for Father’s day The CIA once used a Star Wars fansite to spy. How do you think it went? (Hint: Many Bothans died)   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay found a very eclectic old show from USA’s Night Flight 1983 series called “Firesign Theater: Nick Danger, the Case of the Missing Yolk” He describes it as Monty Python meets Police Squad meets Devo. That alone sounds interesting enough to check it out on YouTube. Shua powered through all the Mission: Impossible movies to prepare for

That song reminds me of that special time with that special person. Music often takes us back to a moment of our life that we love to revisit. Jovial Jay and Shua share some of their favorite albums and why they love them on Enjoy Stuff.  Wipe off that vinyl and sharpen that needle because it’s time to spin some tunes. Let’s check out some of our favorite albums.    News Steve Martin Writes the Written Word Collected Written Works by Steve Martin (thanks to Jonathan) A new Kong x Godzilla Ride has been announced for a theme park far, far away.  Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra have a new album and it’s pretty jazzy' RIP Norm…or is it Fat Sam… or maybe just the legendary George Wendt     Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua has been revisiting the funny pages with the complete collection of Berke Breathed's Bloom County. This classic comic strip was a staple of the 80’s and spotlighted important political and social

This is why we can't have nice things! Sheldon Norton joins us to talk about how you can Enjoy Movies! Hint: It's not hard. Learn ways that you can go to a movie to Enjoy it. Plus, a fun game featuring bad movie reviews   News Atari 2600 My Play Watch and exclusive watch band means I’m still never getting any work finished Alamo Drafthouse reveals the Jaws 50th anniversary popcorn bucket!  Krispy Kreme serving Pac Man Donuts. Wakka wakka wakka     Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay has finally found time to Enjoy his birthday game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Playstation. It’s a really fun game with a great Indy vibe. Practice in the cave and then go punch all those bad guys. Shua was pleasantly surprised to really have a great time with Pokerface season 2 starring Natasha Lyonne, now streaming on Peacock.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay does his best to find the fun in the 2012 remake of Total Rec

Coming soon to own on videocassette! It was something we loved seeing, knowing that we could continue to build our ever expanding VHS movie collection. This week we talk with Chris Luby from Chris Collects Stuff on YouTube about the art of collecting VHS tapes.  Will the movie you want to rent be at the video store? We hope so. Otherwise, we’ll just watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space Again. Because it’s a classic! Let’s look into the world of VHS. What we’re Enjoying Shua found a cool noir detective audio drama on Audible. The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery stars Jon Hamm as the classic style detective, trying to get a wrongly accused man out of jail and solve a murder, all surrounded by the Brooklyn Dodgers moving to LA. Totally fun, and totally free. Jay has been wanting to see what the new Apple TV+ series starring Seth Rogan called The Studio. It is an interesting look at the movie industry and the chaos that makes it.       Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits the 2012 kind-of-Al

It's Star Wars Season! To celebrate the month far, far away, we look at the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith and the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens on Enjoy Stuff.  Star Wars fans love celebrating anniversaries of the release of the movies. And this year we get two big ones: Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens. Let’s see what we remember.    News The trailer for the season two of Wednesday with Jenna Ortega has been released We share our favorite news from Star Wars Celebration Japan   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay has been rewatching the ABC Marvel series Agents of SHIELD for both Location Scout and great amounts of Enjoyment. He’s on season 4 and that’s the best one. Shua found a sequel to a classic Michael Chrichton novel the Andromeda Strain with a new modern day threat called Andromeda: Evolution. There’s a little suspension of disbelief, but it’s a fun saving of the world from germs kinda story.      

It's the season 4 finale and the return of '5 songs'! Play along with Jay and Shua as they try to guess which classic TV shows the theme songs come from. Play along and Enjoy Stuff! Remember that show? Y’know, the one with the theme song like duh da duh duh buh boom boom. Let’s play a game where we guess which theme matches the show.   News Jaws 50th Anniversary Little People is cute and terrifying at the same time  Check out Light and Magic season 2 now streaming on Disney+ Michael Bay will put his special dramatic flair on a movie based on the arcade classic OutRun Star Wars Celebration Japan has come and gone. Keep tuning in for the great news we learned      Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Shua got super smart this week with the Val Kilmer classic Real Genius. Does it still have messages for us today, or is it just a hilarious movie? Jay continues his ride along the western trail with two James Garner comedies; Support Your Loca

The arcade was our favorite place to hang out. But there were some games that we blew thousands of quarters on because they were too hard. What do people think were the hardest retro arcade games? We get frustrated until we're broke on Enjoy Stuff. Pass the token 'pon the left hand side! We’re gonna need ‘em all with the hardest games in the arcade. Don’t get frustrated! Enjoy Stuff.   News In retro news: Garfield phones invade the beaches of France! Star Wars: Andor season 2 premieres this week on Disney+   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we’re Enjoying Jay continues to ride the trail of Western Movies, but adds a little prehistoric this week with his viewing of One Million Years BC. The quality of this Ray Harryhausen movie may not have been at the top of his list, but it was still an interesting idea and had some crazy genre mashups. Shua found some cool YouTube channels that have some great, high quality classic Pink Panther cartoons. It’s a g