Radical Retro Rewind?!
A podcast centered on 1980s and 1990s retro toys and pop culture, delivering commentary and news. Hosted by Radical Ryan Hunter, alongside co-hosts "Brother" David and Rob The Movie Geek. New episodes arrive on Fridays.
Episodes
Radical Bonus Episode: “Birds Of Prey With Cadu!" (2002-2003) TV Show
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️It’s a special Radical bonus episode as Cadu takes over the mic solo to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Birds of Prey! Cadu heads back to New Gotham to revisit the short-lived 2002–2003 series that brought Huntress, Oracle, and Dinah together to protect New Gotham!Cadu revisits the cult favorite, sharing his thoughts, memories, favorite moments, and plenty of love fo
Bonus Episode: "Practical Magic" (1998) Recap with special message from Alexandra Artrip!
Welcome back, Radical Ones!Before our new season officially begins in October, some magic simply couldn’t wait! In this special Ryan solo bonus episode, we’re opening the Owens family spell book to celebrate the history and enduring magic of Practical Magic the beloved 1998 movie starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, as we prepare to return to the Owens family in Practical Magic 2!We also hav
Episode 196: "Fanboys" (2009) With Rob!
Welcome back, Radical Ones!Our Star Wars Summer has officially reached its SEASON FINALE, and we’re ending things with a movie made for every obsessive movie geek who has ever counted down the days to a new Star Wars adventure: “Fanboys” from 2009!And who better to join us for the finale than the return of our original co-host and resident Movie Geek, Rob! Set in 1998, Fanboys follows a group of l
Episode 195: "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure" & “The Battle for Endor” (1984/1985)
Welcome back, Radical Ones!Our Star Wars Summer takes one last trip to the forest moon of Endor as we tackle BOTH live-action Ewok movies: “Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure” (1984) and “Ewoks: The Battle for Endor” (1985)!And who better to join us than the return of our friend and Ewok fan our Lovely Leah!First, Caravan of Courage introduces us to young siblings Cindel and Mace Towani, who fi
Episode 194: "Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker" (2019)
Welcome back, Radical Ones!Our Star Wars Summer reaches the end of the Skywalker Saga this week as we jump into "Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker" from 2019!The dead speak! Somehow, Emperor Palpatine has returned, and Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, C-3PO and BB-8 are finally off on a galaxy spanning adventure together! Rey continues her Jedi training under Leia, Kylo Ren discovers so
Episode 193: "Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi" (2017)
Welcome back, Radical Ones!Our Star Wars Summer continues this week as we jump into "Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi" from 2017!Luke Skywalker has finally been found... but let's just say he's not exactly thrilled to have company. Rey begins her Jedi training, the Resistance is hanging on by a thread, Leia takes an unexpected trip through space that had audiences yelling wh
Episode 192: "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens" (2015)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡STAR WARS SUMMER continues and we blast more than 30 years into the future as Ryan and David take on "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens!"A new generation has arrived, the First Order is rising, Luke Skywalker is missing, and Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, and Kylo Ren are stepping into a galaxy filled with some very familiar faces. But the real question is… has
Episode 191: "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi" (1983)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡STAR WARS SUMMER continues as we reach the final chapter of the original trilogy with 1983’s "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi"This week, Ryan and David are joined by our special guest and longtime listener, Lovely Leah, joining us all the way from Australia! Leah is a huge science-fiction and Star Wars fan, but she is also an important part of the pod
Radical Bonus Episode: “The Evolution Of Elektra With Cadu!" (2003-2024)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️In this very special bonus episode, Cadu takes over the show to celebrate Jennifer Garner’s unforgettable portrayal of Elektra Natchios, a character and performance that have meant so much to him over the years.From her debut in 2003’s Daredevil, through her 2005 solo movie Elektra, and all the way to her emotional return in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine, Cadu lo
Radical Bonus Episode: “The Muppet Show: The Stars Of Star Wars!” (1980)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Radical Ones, we’re taking a slight detour through Star Wars Summer… because somehow the galaxy far, far away crashed straight into The Muppet Show! Ryan and David unexpectedly find themselves on a variety show planet where Jedi, frogs, pigs, droids, and one extremely disappointed gargling gargoyle all compete for the spotlight.Can L
Episode 190: "Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David are blasting off into the darker, colder, moodier chapter of the galaxy far, far away “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back)” (1980)This episode has everything: Leia serving “if looks could kill” energy, Han being charming and infuriating at the exact same time, C-3PO getting taken apart like a action figure, R2-D2
Episode 189: "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" (1977)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David finally arrive at the one that started it all, “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (1977)This week, the Radical Ones are treated to a very special message from Academy Award winner Roger Christian! Roger won an Oscar for set decoration on George Lucas’s Star Wars: A New Hope, helping create the unforgettable lived-in look of
Episode 188: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David head into one of the most beloved entries of the Disney era, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)!This week, the Radical Ones are also treated to a special message from legendary visual effects supervisor Hal Hickel! A longtime member of Industrial Light & Magic, Hal is known for his incredible work on the Star
Episode 187 : "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (2018)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David jump into one of the most debated adventures in a galaxy far, far away with SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2018)!What starts as a simple escape quickly turns into train robberies, criminal syndicates, and enough questionable life choices to explain exactly how Han Solo became Han Solo. Along the way, he meets Chewbacca, crosses pa
Replay Episode: "Scooby-Doo Live Action Movies" (2002/2004) Anniversary Edition!
From the Radical Retro Rewind?! Vault!Radical Ones! In honor of the 24th anniversary of the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie, we’re dusting off one of our favorite throwback episodes and bringing it back for a brand-new audience. As an extra treat, we’ve also received a special new message from Scooby-Doo himself Neil Fanning!Join Ryan and returning guest co-host Cadu as they revisit both live-ac
Episode 186 : "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" (2005)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David arrive at the explosive finale of George Lucas’ prequel trilogy with "STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH" from 2005!What starts as an exciting rescue mission quickly spirals into galactic tragedy as Chancellor Palpatine spends two hours telling Anakin Skywalker to make increasingly terrible life choices, Obi-
Episode 185: "Star Wars Episode II- Attack of the Clones" (2002)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David are joined by friend and guest cohost Zack… making his first non-ThunderCats appearance on the show to revisit what was once HIS favorite film of the prequel trilogy… “STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES!” (From 2002)Yes this movie somehow feels like a detective story, soap opera, romance movie, and giant video game a
Episode 184: "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" (1999)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David officially kick off Star Wars Summer with one of the most anticipated movies of all time…“Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” from 1999!After 16 years without a new live-action Star Wars film, the hype surrounding Episode I was absolutely unreal. From Pepsi cups and Taco Bell promotions to packed toy aisles, VHS
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:130 "Book Of Omens" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡️This is it… the moment we’ve been building toward from the very beginning. Your Radical Retro Brothers Ryan and David, along with our amazing friend and returning cohost Zack, are officially making podcast history!We are now the FIRST podcast to review all 130 episodes of ThunderCats (1985)!From the very first “Exodus” to today’s epic finale, it has been an unforgettable j
ThunderCats Reviews: Our Chat With Peter Lawrence!
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Ryan, David, and Zack welcome a true legend of Third Earth to Radical Retro Rewind as ThunderCats writer, story editor, and showrunner Peter Lawrence joins the show for an unforgettable conversation celebrating the original 1985 series.Born in Central Africa and later building a career in television, film, and publishing, Peter Lawrence helped shape the mythology and spirit
Episode 183: "The Star Wars Holiday Special" Revamped & Revisited (1978)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️We’re continuing our Star Wars Summer with something truly special… a return to our original Episode 50… now revamped and remastered for 2026.From the Radical Retro Time Capsule, this holiday classic comes back to life with enhanced audio, new clips, and a brand-new opening experience. (How very George Lucas of us… going back and giving it the special edition treatment
Radical Bonus Episode: "Star Wars Summer Kick Off!"
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week, we’re celebrating May the 4th with a quick BONUS episode and officially announcing our summer theme…Star Wars Summer! We’re putting David to the test. He grew up loving the original trilogy, but somewhere along the way he checked out… so now it’s time to see just how much Star Wars knowledge he’s actually held onto over the years.This is just the beginning a
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:129 "Well of Doubt" (1989) With Dennis J. Woodyard
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and your Radical Retro Brothers welcome back our friend Zack as cohost for another dose of kitty cat fun! This week, we’re revisiting “Well of Doubt” and joining us is the man who wrote the episode himself, Dennis J. Woodyard!Dennis takes us behind the scenes of this powerful and emotional story, sharing how the e
Radical Bonus Episode: "Masters of the Universe" 2026 Movie Merchandise!
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week, we’re dropping a quick BONUS episode! With the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action film on the horizon, He-Man is officially taking over 2026 ... and Ryan is breaking down some of the wild merchandise tie-ins already being revealed.From fruit snacks and Power Sword drink cups to Denny’s themed menu items, new action figure lines, fitness supplements
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:128 "The Zaxx Factor" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and your Radical Retro Brothers welcome back our friend Zack as cohost for another dose of kitty cat fun!This is the last emancipation of Vulchi! He’s escaped the Circus Train and Captain Braggs bucket for one last ride through the galaxy!…Plus, we chat about the upcoming Egyptian-themed Super7 figure wave, includ
Radical Bonus Episode: Let’s Talk Buffy!
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Ryan and David sit down to talk through the surprising news that Hulu’s planned continuation of Buffy the Vampire Slayer "New Sunnydale" has officially been canceled, bringing an unexpected halt to what many fans hoped would be a new chapter in the Slayer legacy. We break down what was announced, what we know about the project, and what this could mean for the
Episode 182: "Dollhouse" TV Show (2009–2010)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Did I fall asleep? This week, Ryan and guest co-host Cadu revisit the two-season Joss Whedon series "Dollhouse", starring Eliza Dushku, and take a look back at the sci-fi drama that left a lasting impression despite its short run. We discuss the show’s premise, standout moments, memorable characters, and the themes of identity, memory, and control that made it
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:126 & 4:127 "Swan Song" & "Touch of Amortus" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Before we head into the final few episodes of our legendary ThunderCats, Ryan and David catch up with some of our fellow Bunglers, including Chris, who checks in all the way from Finland with a life update and reminds us how amazing and global this community has become! Today's double episodes starts with "Swan Song":⚡"An Ecology Inspector (EI) comes to Thun
Episode 181: "Leprechaun 4: In Space" (1996)🍀
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David continue their yearly St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun tradition and this time pack for space travel with “Leprechaun 4: In Space" from 1996!Long before Jason launched himself into space, the Leprechaun got there first, making his way through the year 2096, bizarre space princesses, questionable IKEA-inspired surround
Episode 180: "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking" (1989) 🐒
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David revisit a childhood favorite that’s packed with adventure, imagination, and pure 80s charm: “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking” from 1988!From Villa Villekulla to wild pirate tales and over-the-top fun, the Radical Retro Brothers take a nostalgic look at the film that introduced a new generation to the stronges
ThunderCats Reviews Bonus Number Ten: “Metesh! Questions & More!” 😻
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Your Radical Retro Brothers, Ryan and David, are back with a special ThunderCats bonus episode, and this time we’re joined by the King of the Bunglers himself, Metesh, for an extra fun bonus chat!We kick things off with fantastic questions straight from his very own Thunderpups, Aanya and Rohan, bringing fresh perspectives and plenty of heart to the conversation. Then we he
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:124 & 4:125 "Ma-Mutt's Confusion" & "Shadowmaster" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡As we race into the final episodes of our beloved series, your Radical Retro Brothers are thrilled to welcome our friend Metesh as cohost for an extra-long, double dose of kitty cat fun. Metesh has been one of our earliest and longest supporters of our ThunderCats reviews, and he is genuinely a beautiful soul. He has shared his family, his heart, and so many laughs with us
Episode 179: "Valentine" (2001) 🌹💌💘
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Ryan and David are celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Valentine” (2001) this month, the early-2000s slasher where Cupid shows up and chooses chaos. We have the iconic mask, the “JM” cards, the nosebleeds, and enough bad decisions to fill a heart-shaped box!We are talking the memorable moments like the hot tub scene and the unforgettable “no running water so I guess I
Episode 178: "Simply Irresistible" (1999) 🦀👩🍳🍝
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Ryan and David dive fork first into “Simply Irresistible” (1999), the rom-com where food is sexy, feelings are contagious, and one very magical crab might be running the kitchen. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amanda Shelton, this movie serves up mood-altering meals that spark joy, tears, confidence, and yes… a little orgasmic energy on the plate.Is it romance, fair
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:123 "The Mossland Monster" (1989) 🌱🌿🌳
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and this episode also carries a big emotional weight for us, because it marks the final appearance of our friend Tygra in the original series. Get ready for reckless flying, Snarf getting called crazy, and waking up something enormous that absolutely should have stayed asleep!Also, a quick heads up before you get
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:122 "Cracker's Revenge" (1989) With Sean “Buddha” McKeone
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Happy New Year! It's time for more kitty cat fun with your Radical Retro Brothers! We are back recapping season four of ThunderCats! To make it even more special we welcome back Sean McKeone, the author of "Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide to ThunderCats, SilverHawks, & TigerSharks!"It’s the final appearance of our
Episode 177: "My Little Pony: The Movie" (1986) 🦄✨🌈
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️We are back with another brand-new episode of Radical Retro Rewind! This week we’re tackling “My Little Pony: The Movie” ’from 1986, a longtime favorite of the Radical Brothers growing up.Of course we’re keeping it retro, and in 2026 the movie turns 40, making this the perfect time to revisit a film that left a lasting mark on our childhoods. Ryan asks the big question
Bonus Episode: 2025 Radical Year In Review!
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Before new episodes kick off next week, we’re taking a moment to celebrate! This bonus episode is a love letter to 2025. Join Ryan as he looks back at the RADICAL year that was 2025!We started things off in a big way with an unforgettable interview with Terri Hawkes, we talked slashers and secrets with Trey Callaway about “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” and “W.
ThunderCats Reviews: Holiday Special Season 4! 🎄☃️🎁
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡🎄 Audio Version Note for Bunglers🎄This holiday special was created as a full video experience and was not originally intended to be an audio only podcast. While we are thrilled to share it here, so much of the magic lives in the visuals, surprises, and festive chaos on screen. We highly recommend watching the full video version to truly experience everything we put into thi
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:120 & 4:121 "Malcar" & "Helpless Laughter" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and your Radical Retro Brothers welcome back our friend Zack as cohost for another double dose of kitty cat fun!Today's double episodes starts with "Malcar":⚡"Mumm-Ra summons Malcar, an ancient alchemist, to return from the dead. The alchemist returns old and weak, as he was when he died. Mumm-Ra t
Episode 176: "A Mom for Christmas" (1990)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️We are back with another brand-new episode of Radical Retro Rewind and this week we are celebrating the holidays with a Rob for Christmas. Our favorite movie geek Rob returns to join Ryan and David as we tackle the uniquely charming and completely confusing TV holiday favorite "A Mom for Christmas" from 1990!We unpack all the big questions, starting with how Ol
ThunderCats Reviews Bonus Number Ten: "Trials of Temptation: Ma-Mutt Takes Down The Pussycats!” By Metesh!
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Ryan and David are back with a brand new bonus episode and we are starting things off with some exciting news about upcoming guest episodes. We have incredible conversations on the way and cannot wait to share them with all of you.Before we dive into today’s chaos, we also have a wonderful message from a fellow Bungler named Chris that absolutely made our day. (Please follo
Episode 175: "Case 39" (2009)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week we are diving into the chilling world of “Case 39“ from 2009 with our amazing guest cohost and friend Cadu.This was a first-time watch for Ryan at Cadu’s suggestion, and wow did this movie take us on a ride. Starring Renée Zellweger and directed by Christian Alvart, this supernatural thriller gave us plenty to talk about.And we have TWO special surprises for
Episode 174: "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981) 🐸🐷💎
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Did you remember to bring the paper towels? This week, Get ready for glitz, glamour, and a whole lotta felt! Your Radical Retro Brothers are joining Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for “The Great Muppet Caper” the 1981 musical comedy caper film directed by Jim Henson and bursting with Muppet mayhem!Watch as Miss Piggy gives us an iconic synchronized swimming sequence
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:118 & 4:119 "The Heritage" & "Screwloose" (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡We’re heading back to New Thundera with one of the most dedicated ThunderCats fans in the world: Egmond from We Want More ThunderCats! From his childhood in South Africa watching the series for the first time to sparking the global #WeWantMoreThunderCats movement, Egmond has helped keep the ThunderCats flame alive for fans everywhere.In this episode, Ryan and David chat wi
ThunderCats Reviews Bonus Number Nine: “ThunderCat Roomates” aka Ranking the Cats!
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡ While we wait for our next round of guest episodes, Ryan and David are moving into Cats’ Lair! In this bonus episode, the Radical Retro Brothers rank every ThunderCat (yes, even Snarf and Snarfer!) based on who they’d actually want to live with on Third Earth. From Panthro fixing everything in sight to Cheetara running laps through the hallways, no cat is safe from our jud
Episode 173: "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" (1998)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Happy Halloween! 🎃 We’re kicking off a brand-new season of Radical Retro Rewind?! with a spooky classic, "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" from 1998! Before diving into the bayou, Ryan and David chat about Billboard’s recent list of the Top 100 Halloween Songs and wonder, how on earth is “Thriller” ranked so low?!Then we head to Moonscar Island to ask the big quest
ThunderCats Reviews: 4:116 & 4:117 "Leah" & "Frogman" (1989) 🪞👹🐸
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡It’s a double dose of kitty chaos as we dive into two wild ThunderCats adventures from the final season of the series! Joining us all the way from Australia (and rocking a 12-hour time difference!) is our very own Lovely Leah, the emoji queen herself!Leah brings her sparkle, sass, and signature humor to today’s double feature as we break down every meow-ment of “Leah” and “
ThunderCats Reviews Bonus Number Eight: "Metesh, Mail & More!"
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Ryan and David are back with a new bonus episode! We read a question from Karrisa about Grune & Jaga and hear the thoughts of bbg372 on season four.Then it's a massive Metesh celebration! We read his mail and then read his epic ThunderCats “What If” five-parter imagining a smarter, more emotional retelling of "Return to Thundera"In his version, Jaga is put o
Episode 172: "Mannequin" (1987)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️We’re ending Season 5 with a little retro magic! This week, Ryan, Rob, and David gather to revisit the 1987 cult classic “Mannequin”, the wild, whimsical, and wonderfully 80s tale of love, art, and department store hijinks. It’s the one where a department-store window display gets more action than most people do in a year!We started way back in Season One with Mannequi
ThunderCats Reviews "Return to Thundera" (Parts 1-5) 4:111-4:115 (1989)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡It’s a brand new season of ThunderCats Reviews and your Radical Retro Brothers are kicking off Season Four in the biggest way possible, a five part adventure, Return to Thundera!This week, we are joined by our amazing friend Zack, back in the lair as cohost, to help us tackle the thunderous chaos of Lion-O and crew’s long awaited return to their home planet. Along the way T
Radical Retro Rewind?! Bonus: Chat With Actor Michael Bailey Smith!
Welcome Back Radical Ones!I had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Michael Bailey Smith as part of our Nightmare on Elm Street Summer! Michael famously portrayed Super Freddy in Part 5: The Dream Child!We also dive into one of my all-time favorite shows, Charmed. Michael shares his experiences playing some of the most unforgettable villains in the series: Shax, the demon who shockin
ThunderCats Reviews Bonus Number Seven: "THE Geek With A Beard!"
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡Ryan and David are back with a new bonus episode at last! This week we’re joined by our guest and fellow Bungler Daniel from “The Geeks with the Beards Podcast!”We chat with him about his ThunderCats fandom, the Dynamite ThunderCats comic run and its parallel series ThunderCats: Lost, plus his love for collecting the classic 80s LJN ThunderCats figures. We also dive into hi
Episode 171: "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (2010)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Our Nightmare Summer comes to a close! For this final Freddy film, Ryan is joined by our returning guest cohost and good friend Cadu, who first met Freddy through 2010’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remake before going back to the original movies in the franchise.Together we revisit this darker reimagining of Springwood’s most infamous slasher breaking down what worked,
Episode 170: Freddy's Nightmares TV Series (1988-1990)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️The summer of Freddy continues! This week Ryan, Rob, and David fire up the dream machine for "Freddy’s Nightmares", the two season short-lived but unforgettable TV series hosted by the man of your nightmares himself.We kick things off with Episode One: “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, where Freddy faces trial for his crimes—but is that really Robert Englund sitting behi
Episode 169: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Did you really think Freddy was dead for good? This week, Ryan and Rob crack open "Wes Craven’s New Nightmare" (1994) the meta masterpiece that brought Freddy back darker, meaner, and more terrifying than ever. From Heather Langenkamp playing herself to Freddy’s demonic redesign and Dylan’s unforgettable screams, we’re digging into the film that redefined Elm S
Episode 168: "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" (1991) 👧🏻☠️🪦
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show the end is here… or is it? Ryan and David chat "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" from 1991. But before diving into Springwood’s collapse and Freddy’s long-lost daughter, we kick things off by discussing the newly released Jason Universe short film “Sweet Revenge,” made in partnership with Angry Orchard. It’s the first official entry
Episode 167: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" (1989) 👶🏼💤🩸
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show Ryan, Rob, and David are back with Alice in Freddys dream world! It's "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" from 1989! It's the darker, gothic entry where Alice returns, Freddy finds a whole new way to terrorize through baby Jacob, and one dinner party goes very wrong for poor Greta.We ask the big questions: Did Yvonne bas
Nightmare On Elm Street Summer: Surviving the Night Bonus Game!
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Rob steps back into the role of Game Master, resurrecting a fan favorite from his old FearBIAS (Bitch I Ain’t Scared) podcast and giving it a fresh coat of dream dust for "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master!" from 1988!This special Surviving the Night challenge puts Ryan and David’s knowledge to the ultimate test in a fight for their fictional lives
Episode 166: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" (1988)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show Ryan, Rob, and David are back and diving headfirst into "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" from 1988! Right from the opening credits, we’re treated to Tuesday Knight herself (now playing Kristen) singing the moody, synth-soaked “Nightmare” theme which sets the tone for one of the most stylish and surreal entries in the series.
Nightmare On Elm Street Summer: Recasting The Dream Warriors Bonus Episode!
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️While Ryan is still on the road during his big cross-country move, the Radical Retro Rewind?! Podcast isn’t hitting pause! This week, Rob and Ryan unite across dream realms to bring you a special bonus episode: a full fantasy recast of "A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors" with modern cast.From the troubled kids of Westin Hills to the skeptical doc
Episode 165: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" (1987)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show Ryan and Rob are digging into "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" from 1987! This fan favorite brings Nancy back and gives us one of the most iconic entries in the entire franchise.From dream powers that make you beautiful… and BAD to Freddy’s most memorable one-liners, we’re celebrating Heather Langenkamp’s return as Nancy Thomp
Episode 164: "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (1985)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show Ryan and David are digging into "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" from 1985. We’re back in Springwood for one of the most talked about and debated entries in the franchise. David feels that die-hard Freddy fans might not enjoy this one as much since it plays more like a haunted house movie than a true Nightmare on Elm Str
Bonus Episode: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Retrospect: 1997 / 1998 / 2025 🪝
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show we have a bonus episode for you! Ryan is joined by special guest cohost and friend Cadu as we revisit the thrills, chills, and 90s nostalgia of, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and its 1998 sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer."These slasher classics were actually one of the very first topics we tackled way back in early
Episode 163: "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) 💤🔥🩸
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show Ryan, Rob and David begin our Nightmare on Elm Street Summer, a throwback to our very first summer podcasting together when we powered through every Friday the 13th movie. This year it’s every Nightmare one by one, plus Freddy’s Nightmares the TV series and the remake.We begin with "A Nightmare on Elm Street" from 1984. From unforgettable
Episode 162: "Noises Off" (1992) 🎭🚪🐟
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Today on the show, we’re wrapping up John Ritter Month and our Robebration 🥳 with one of the wildest, wackiest comedies of the 90s: "Noises Off!" Get ready as Ryan and Rob pull back the curtain on this 1992 farce where everything that can go wrong does, both onstage and off. Rob saw the stage play but never caught the film, while Ryan had never even heard of it
Episode 161: "Problem Child 2" (1991) 😈💥🧨
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️It’s time to crank up the chaos "Problem Child 2 " is finally here as part of our ongoing Robebration! Ryan and Rob are back to tackle Junior’s next round of outlandish antics in the 1991 sequel that turned bratty behavior up to eleven! From exploding toilets to wild wedding disasters, we’re diving into the madcap mayhem that makes Problem Child 2 the ultimate
Episode 160: "Problem Child" (1990) 😈💥🧨
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️Today on the show It’s time for some mischievous mayhem as Ryan and Rob dive into the 1990 cult comedy chaos of "Problem Child" that’s right, Junior is back on our screens, and he’s as outrageous as ever! 😈🧨Believe it or not, Problem Child 2 has been an ongoing topic between Ryan and Rob since our very first season, but this week we’re taking it back to where i
Episode 159: "Three's Company" (TV Series 1977–1984)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week, come and knock on our door, Radical Ones Ryan, Rob, and David are celebrating Robebration and kicking off John Ritter Month with the legendary sitcom "Three’s Company!"We’re diving into Season 1, Episode 1: “A Man About the House", the pilot that started it all — but did you know it was based on a British series? That’s right! "Man About the
“Truly Outrageous!" A Jem 40th Celebration with Samantha Newark! The voice of Jem! 💖🎤
Welcome Back Radical Ones!Today on the show, Radical Ones! Ryan and David had the amazing opportunity to talk to the one and only Samantha Newark…and on Jerrica Benton’s birthday, no less!As the voice of Jerrica and her truly outrageous alter ego Jem in the iconic "Jem and the Holograms" animated series, Samantha became the voice of a generation. But her talents don’t stop there she’s also
Episode 158: "Baby's Day Out" (1994)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show as part of our Robebration (that’s right, our full-on Rob celebration!) Ryan and Rob are taking a stroll down memory lane with another one of our Movie Geek’s favorite flicks: "Baby’s Day Out" from 1994!We’re diving into skyscraper shenanigans, pigeon-packed park chaos, and yes...that unforgettable gorilla scene that still lives rent-free
Long Island Nostalgia Fest 2025
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week, Ryan welcomes a fellow nostalgia-loving Long Islander, Grace Kelly, the creator of the Long Island Nostalgia Fest! Grace takes us behind the scenes of this bold and heartfelt tribute to the 90s: the decade of mixtapes, mall hangouts, Saturday morning cartoons, and weekend adventures with your crew!Learn how Nostalgia Fest was born from an epic spark of inspi
Episode 157: "Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme" (1990)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show, Ryan and Rob take a rhyming, rocking trip into one of the strangest TV specials of the 1990's Disney Channel’s Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme! It’s a longtime favorite for Rob, but a first-time watch for Ryan, who’s both dazzled and deeply confused by a cast that includes: Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Katey Sagal, Little Richard, Paul Simon, Art
ThunderCats Review: 3:109 & 3:110 "The Circus Train" & "The Last Day" (1988)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡It's time for more kitty cat fun with your Radical Retro Brothers! This week, we welcome a brand-new Bungler to the ThunderCats family and read a wonderful message that truly made our day. Listener Tim also asks a purr-fectly thought-provoking question: Why do we think ThunderCats has such a strong gay following?Then it's on to the Season 3 finale two episodes! In t
Episode 156: "Spaceballs" (1987)
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️“May the Schwartz be with you!” This week Ryan, Rob, and Brother David are blasting into the absurd galaxy of Mel Brooks’ "Spaceballs" from 1987! Rob proudly claims it’s his favorite Star Wars movie (yes, you heard that right — and no, he’s not taking it back), so you know the Schwartz is strong with this one! We’re breaking down the iconic gags, the endlessly
ThunderCats Bonus: "Mail Seven & Goodbye To Hachiman"
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡This week, kitty cat fans — it’s time to open the mailbag and sharpen those swords, because we’ve got Bungler mail to catch up on and one final goodbye to say.We’re honoring the legendary Hachiman, who made his final appearance in the series. Our lone warrior, who often got fooled more times than not, still held strong to his code of honor — and we’re giving him the proper
Episode 155: "Ghost Whisperer" (TV Series 2005–2010) 👻
Can you hear them? ⚡️This week on the show Radical Ones, we celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Ghost Whisperer" with our friend and special guest, Cadu!It seems April has unexpectedly turned into a full-blown ghost month for us, following our earlier bout of "Ghost Fever!" Join us as we reminisce about our favorite Melinda Gordon moments from the beloved show, which made s
ThunderCats Review: 3:107 & 3:108 "The Thunderscope" & "The Jade Dragon" (1988)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡It's time for more kitty cat fun with your Radical Retro Brothers! This time, we've got a special treat! Our wonderful friend Zack joins us to share the delightfully quirky story of his Snarf-inspired candy fruit pie, a truly unique Christmas culinary adventure! Prepare for a mouthwatering exploration of this sweet creation, complete with all the delicious details.B
Episode 154: "Ghost Fever" (1987) 👻🧛🏼♂️🧟
Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️This week on the show, Ryan and Rob are diving headfirst into the 1987 spectacle that is "Ghost Fever"! Ryan is going in blind, but Rob has already witnessed this "classic" (and we're using that term very loosely). Prepare for a movie that throws everything at the screen, including breakdancing sequences, a surprisingly lengthy 20-minute boxing matc
ThunderCats Review: 3:105 & 3:106 "Bracelet of Power" & "The Wild Workout" (1988)
Welcome Back Bunglers! ⚡It's time for more kitty cat fun with your Radical Retro Brothers! This week's episode review kicks off with a personal quest update! Join us as we celebrate a major milestone in David's pursuit of Jem and the Holograms nostalgia – the arrival of a complete 1986 Jem doll, still in its original packaging!Then, prepare for a wild shift in gears as we delve into tw
