Retro Resurgence

Ken Spaulding and Chad Droze
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  • Society & Culture
  • Biweekly

Ken, growing up in the 80s, and Chad, growing up in the 90s, discuss everything retro and nostalgic in a look back focusing on the 2 Decades of their childhood and teenage years. Topics include movies, TV shows, toys, sports, food, tech, clothing and style, pop culture events, and more!

  1. Oct 23

    Retro Resurgence #50-The Retro Resurgence 3rd Annual HALLOWEEN SUPERSHOW!

    Hello Listeners!  In this special "twofer" episode of "The Retro Resurgence Podcast" - we've got several things on the agenda. First, it's Ken's turn to book our annual Halloween Supershow- where we feature several "seasonally appropriate" segments for Spooky SZN. We watch and discuss a couple of fun retro Halloween commercials, we then highlight a scary or spooky video game from the past, we each discuss a haunting or spooky hometown legends, and finally we randomly choose an old episode of "The Simpsons" Halloween Anthology Series "Treehouse of Horror" and examine the episode in detail. Lastly, in honor our our milestone 50th Episode, we playback four audio submissions of some of our close pals in the retro community, as well as share our own favorite Halloween memories, and close the show by picking a winner for our 50th Episode Giveaway Prize Pack - 4 Halloween-themed items from our own personal collections. We'd also like to thank you - our listeners- for your support with 50 episodes in the book. We hope to be even better with our next 50! Ken & Chad's Retro Halloween Commercials:90s HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIA Pepsi and Doritos Halloween Commercial (1993)Halloween safety tips with Jack-o-lantern PSA (1985)Freddy Krueger Hotline Commercial (1989)Casper Pepsi Commercial (1995) Spooky Hometown Legends:Ken- Pritchard Park - Ghost MapChad- Light Road - Summerville, SC Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  2. Oct 13 ·  Bonus

    Wide World of Toys Bonus Episode-Top 10 Spooky Toy Lines!

    Happy Halloween!  On this BONUS EPISODE of Wide World of Toys, host Ken is getting into the spirit of SPOOKY SEASON by giving his personal Top 10 List of Spooky Toy Lines from the 80s and 90s! So turn down the lights, grab your old toy catalog, light that Jack O'Lantern and let's journey down those haunted toy aisles of the past! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

    Wide World of Toys Bonus Episode-Top 10 Spooky Toy Lines!

  3. Oct 9

    Retro Resurgence #49-Top 5 Video Game Consoles That You Forgot About

    The 1980's and 1990's were (in Ken and Chad's humble opinions) the best era to grow up in, and the video game industry hit some major highs and lows during this stretch of time. The guys dive into the poorly planned and designed, or just plain forgotten consoles of the past. Thanks to this thing called the Internet, Ken and Chad are taking you (and themselves) to school. Will they match their picks? There's a chance here that they discuss a total of ten lost and forgotten home video game consoles. What were so special about these systems initially? Was the hype for each one warranted? (Obviously not!) Why did these systems fail? Video Game Console class is in session, and in Episode 49, the guys do some hardcore digging into these "not so great" 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit Gaming Consoles! Thanks to these sites for some great info and history of the mentioned consoles:Video Game Console Library | LINKYouTube - The 8-Bit Guy | LINKYouTube - Classic Game Room | LINK ReCurrent Events:Chad- R.I.P. to Dennis Haskins - Saved by the Bell's Principal Richard BeldingKen- Gizmo returns in first ‘Gremlins 3’ teaser — with some bad news Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  4. Oct 3 ·  Bonus

    The Retro Resurgence Episode 50 GIVEAWAY Coming Soon!!

    The Retro Resurgence Podcast will celebrate Episode 50 soon!!  This episode will also be Chad and Ken's Annual Halloween Extravaganza Episode as well!  The guys are marking this special occasion by doing a special GIVEAWAY that will include an epic prize pack of great Halloween themed items!  Don't miss it! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  5. Sep 30 ·  Bonus

    Retro Resurgence #48.5-Weird Al Parody Bracket Madness! Finale Show

    It's our first ever "Half" episode - and it's an important one! In Episode 48.5, we get right down to brass tax. No special segments here - just Chad, Ken, and Gary choosing the matchups of each of the 4 Winners to crown the eventual winner of the Greatest Weird Al Yankovic Parody Song of All-Time. 64 songs have come through the pipeline - 4 Remain. If this is your first time tuning into the Podcast, see how we got here by going back to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, or Part 4 of the #WeirdAl Tournament and take a listen to those before diving into this episode. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  6. Sep 25

    Retro Resurgence #48-Weird Al Parody Bracket Madness! Part 4

    Episode 48 of the Retro Resurgence has the Final Tournament Bracket where 16 more of Weird Al's Greatest Parody Songs do battle in the "Uncle Nutsy's Clubhouse Division". Once again, we're joined by friend of the show Pitfall Gary of Gen X Archives helping us decide the matchups. If you haven't heard Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode. ReCurrent Events:Chad-Wendy's original yellow packaging is coming backKen-Star Wars and Marvel Confirm First-Ever Crossover: Here's What We Know Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  7. Sep 11

    Retro Resurgence #47- eBay Dig! Unique, One-of-a-Kind, and Strange Wrestling Merchandise

    Let's go Digging! Join Ken and Chad on this special episode, #47, of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. For the first time, the RR Podcast comes at you in audio form AS WELL AS a vodcast over on our YouTube channel. Listen (or watch) as the guys also tackle a first time show format - an eBay Dig!  We're on the hunt for the some of the most unique, strangest, and in some cases, down right weirdest wrestling merchandise of all time.  We scour the endless eBay auction listings to find what strange pieces of wrestling memorabilia are out there waiting to smash that "BUY IT NOW" button. Come along and join us for this fun, wacky ride in Episode 47! ReCurrent Events:Chad- Bat bites Ozzy Osbourne’s head off in first look at gory tribute to Prince of Darkness - Entertainment WeeklyKen- Transformers Officially Announces Peter Cullen’s Final Optimus Prime Performance Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

  8. Aug 28

    Retro Resurgence #46-Ranking the ROCKY Movie Franchise

    Yo Adrian! Episode 46 of the #RRPod comin' at ya! Ken and Chad are taking the Rocky Movie Franchise (from the original Rocky from 1976 all the way through "Rocky Balboa" in 2006 but not including the Creed movies) and ranking their favorites from #1 thru #6. Along the way, we analyze each movie in detail, discuss some of the great characters and opponents throughout the series, and discuss the impact Rocky has had on film and pop culture. It's all things Rocky in Episode 46! ReCurrent Events:Chad-Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler Set for Joseph Kosinski Miami Vice '85Ken-Watch Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool | Netflix Official Site One Stop Shop For Everything RockyRocky Balboa's Winning Speech | ROCKY II Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

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Ken, growing up in the 80s, and Chad, growing up in the 90s, discuss everything retro and nostalgic in a look back focusing on the 2 Decades of their childhood and teenage years. Topics include movies, TV shows, toys, sports, food, tech, clothing and style, pop culture events, and more!

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  • Creator
    Ken Spaulding and Chad Droze
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Retro Network
  • Show Website
    Retro Resurgence

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