Retro Futurist Culture

Hoptimus
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The Retro Futurist project is an examination of themes in pop culture by Hoptimus.Themes of society in alternate timelines projected by cultures of the past or present. These are timelines where a once thriving society was turned to dystopia or taken over by tools of mankind. Places where society has lost its soul in pursuit of technology. To redeem our future is to talk of the past future and steer the soul of mankind forward...

  1. 10/11/2025

    Elysium (2013)

    Hoptimus is joined by the amazing TONY from Tonys Tall Tales to discuss the 2013 Dystopian Sci Fi action film ELYSIUM. The film was the follow up film from Neil Bloomkamp who came off the amazing DISTRICT 9. Once again the visuals are amazing! How did they create the story? Where is Elysium? Why do people on earth want to go there? Are corporations and governments in league with each other?! Tune in and find out!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #elysium #mattdamon #neillblomkamp Speakpipe - Leave us a voicemail https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    37 min

  2. 09/13/2025

    Blade Runner: Final Cut

    Hoptimus has finally done it. We have made it to BLADE RUNNER. My favorite film of all time and the inspiration for the entire RFC show idea. Joined by the Six Button Samurai from OGIH to break down this seminal 1982 film. Why is this film so influential? Who did this amazing cinematography?! How does this film look so good ?! What made the cast so great? Who are the replicants? What does it mean to be human? Find out all of this and more on this episode of the RFC. #retrofuture #scifi #ruminationsradio #bladerunner #androids #harrisonford #ridleyscott #technoir #cyberpunk Speakpipe - Leave us a voicemail https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 9m

  3. 08/10/2025

    Bubblegum Crisis Deep Dive and Discussion

    Hoptimus is joined for a deep dive on all things BubbleGum Crisis with the legendary Bryant Shiu (Mecha 8 at https://www.megascifi.com/ ). We break down why this OVA was so good and get into details of each of the 8 episodes and even the 3 episodes of BG Crash! What are the influences of BGC? Who did the designs and animation? Why does the original OVA series continue to inspire fans to this day. Tune in and find out! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #animeigo #anime #cyberpunk Connect with Bryant On Facebook— Robotech Timeline for the Animation, Novels, and Comics Robotech Novels – Support the True Books By the Original AuthorsFor Facebook, I go by this handle and hashtag—    #Mecha8 ---------------------------- On Instagram— RobotechTimeAnimeNovelsComics RobotechNovelsSupportAuthors For Instagram, I do not go by a handle. ---------------------------- On Bluesky— #RobotechTimeline3 #RobotechNovels-OG For Bluesky, I go by the handle and hashtag—    #Mecha8 Leave us a voicemail! https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 33m

  4. 07/12/2025

    Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)

    Hoptimus is joined by the almighty Andrew to once again get into some anime. This time the seminal 1985 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. The sequel to the original Gundam 0079 by Yoshiyuki Tomino. This time the tables have turned and what was once the “Good” guys of the Earth Federation have become a group of thugs called the TITANS. Coming to stop them is the Anti Earth Unification Group or AEUG who are fighting for the rights of all citizens on Earth and in Space. Why is the show so special? What makes it the “Empire Strikes Back” of the Gundam UC timeline? Tune in and find out!#anime #gundam #gunpla #mecha #tomino #darkfuture #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio Speakpipe - Leave us a voicemailhttps://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 8m

  5. 06/01/2025

    Macross: Do You Remember Love (1984)

    Hoptimus is joined by special guests Tom Bateman and Andrew Knyte to discuss the 1984 Anime masterpiece Macross Do You Remember Love.  We break down the impact of the movie, designs and updates. The amazing animation quality,music and story beats. We share our first viewings of  DYRL. Is DYRL the true MACROSS canon? What do Budweiser cans have to do with killing the Zentradi?! Tune in and find out!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #anime #macross #shojikawamori #bigwest #mecha https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 26m

  6. 05/02/2025

    Oblivion (Tom Cruise, 2013)

    Hoptimus is joined by Tony to go all in on the 2013 Sci Fi film OBLIVION. The film stars TOM CRUISE and MORGAN FREEMAN and is directed by Joseph Kosinski (TRON LEGACY,Top Gun Maverick).   What kind of future would we have without a moon? Are humans living on a colony ship in space and on Titan? Who are the SCAVS? What are these drones? Did the BUNGIE game devs watch this movie while making DESTINY?! Find out all of this and more on this episode!#retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #tomcruise #oblivion #morganfreeman #kubrick https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    47 min

  7. 03/21/2025

    Godzilla Minus One (2023)

    Hoptimus is joined by the SIX BUTTON SAMURAI of Oh God it Hz fame to discuss the 2023 film- GODZILLA MINUS ONE! We talk about how great this film is in the overall Godzilla series and its cultural impact. How was this made for 15 million and looks like 300 million?! Find out about the SHINDEN fighter plane! Was it real?! TUNE in and let us know what you think!https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #godzilla #kaiju #japan #monsters #cinema ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    45 min

  8. 08/23/2024

    12 Monkeys (1995)

    Hoptimus is joined on the RFC by Charie aka Triple C one of the co founders of RRN talk about the 1995 film 12 Monkeys. Why is this film so frequently discussed and argued about?! Who are the 12 Monkeys?! Did this film predict the pandemic of 2020? Does time travel work the same in this film as in other classic time travel movies? Who really was COLE? Is this Terry Gilliams best work as a director?! Did Brad Pitt go insane preparing for this role? Find out this and more on this episode of the RETRO FUTURIST CULTURE brought to you by Ruminations Radio Network! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #timetravel #brucewillis #bradpitt #terrygilliam #12monkeys https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email: RuminationsRadio@gmail.com  Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Episode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    55 min
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The Retro Futurist project is an examination of themes in pop culture by Hoptimus.Themes of society in alternate timelines projected by cultures of the past or present. These are timelines where a once thriving society was turned to dystopia or taken over by tools of mankind. Places where society has lost its soul in pursuit of technology. To redeem our future is to talk of the past future and steer the soul of mankind forward...

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  • Creator
    Hoptimus
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ©️Ruminations Radio Network
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    Retro Futurist Culture