Retro Resurgence

Ken Spaulding and Chad Droze
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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!

  1. Jul 24 ·  Bonus

    Retro Resurgence BONUS SHOW - The ABC Board Game Show with Special Guest Jerospace!

    Hope all of you listeners are enjoying your summer. Ken and Chad here interrupting this regularly scheduled break to drop in a BONUS SHOW. We called in our "Loyal Listener" Jerospace a.k.a. Jeremy to help us go down the rabbit hole of board games. It's another ABC show, and the guys go roundtable and discuss board games beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Give it listen at the pool, on the beach, or in the shade during your summer season. We'll be back in August with Episode 45! As referenced in the show, Board Game Geek is a valuable tool to research and look up information on any board game ever! 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. Jul 3

    Retro Resurgence #44-Friday Night Trivia! With Guest Host Tim of Old School 80s!

    Yes, Episode 44 isn't dropping on our normal Friday "AM" timeslot, instead, this episode will hit your feeds in the evening time, in what Ken and Chad are dubbing their first "Friday Night Trivia" show. It's the last show before the guys take their annual "Summer Break", and much like last year, the competitive juices are flowing. Dishing out the questions is none other than the 80's connoisseur himself "Old School Tim" (@OldSchool80s). The guys traverse through 7 distinct categories of 1980's sports, music, movies, television, politics and more. The first to 14 wins- who'll take home the crown in this rousing round of 80's pop culture trivia. Sit back, crack open a cold one, and let the games begin! 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!

  3. Jun 19

    Retro Resurgence #43-Weird Al Parody Bracket Madness! Part 3

    Episode 43 sees the guys doing Part 3 of the ongoing Weird Al Yankovic Greatest Parody Song Bracket Tournament. Once again, Pitfall Gary is here to break any stalemates in the matchups. 16 more songs do battle to in the "Wheel of Fish" Division. Which song will come out on top? Listen and Find Out. If you haven't heard Part 1 and Part 2 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode. ReCurrent Events:KEN: Netflix's Scooby-Doo reboot reveals full cast amid Scooby backlashCHAD: ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday - Barrett Media Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

  4. Jun 5

    Retro Resurgence #42 - Mt Rushmore of Three Name Celebrities in Movies, TV, & Music

    Episode 42 has Ken and Chad going back to the Mount Rushmore format. The topic - focusing on celebrities known by "three names" in the world of Television, Movies, and Music. The guys discuss and debate their picks to try to come up with a consensus for each. Recurrent Events:KEN: Nintendo X Lego Announce a Deluxe Donkey Kong SetCHAD: Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in a Betty Boop Feature Film 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. May 22

    Retro Resurgence #41 - Top 5 Jean Claude Van Damme Movies

    Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master - the Muscles from Brussels. It's Jean-Claude Van Damme Time! The guys discuss and debate their personal Top Five JCVD Movies (with 1 Honorable Mention) and share their overall thoughts, some JCVD trivia, and more on this high-flyin', action packed episode. Recurrent Events:KEN: PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks - Official Teaser Trailer - IGNCHAD: The Pizza Hut Book-It Program Epic Split // Volvo Commercial // Jean-Claude Van Damme 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. May 8

    Retro Resurgence #40-The ABC's of Wrestling

    Reach for Episode Number 40, and turn it up! The guys are back in this early May of 2026 release. It's the Great ABC of Wrestling Show- a format they used once before with Toy Lines. This time, the talk is all things wrestling! Ken and Chad each alternate by going from A to Z of all the wrestling terms that first come to mind with each letter of the alphabet. RECURRENT EVENTS:CHAD: Rocky IV Exquisite Super Series 1/12 Scale Action Figures By Hiya Toys Preorders KEN: The Transformers: The Movie Ultimate Visual History Hardcover Book Announced - PREORDER! 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. May 2 ·  Bonus

    Wide World of Toys #5-5 Under-Rated Toy Lines of the 80s

    Episode 5 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here!  Join host Ken, as he travels through the 80s and dives into 5 toylines that didn’t quite reach top of the mountain status, but were still pretty cool in their own way! It’ll be another gnarly ride down memory lane! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now!  Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network! 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 #5-5 Under-Rated Toy Lines of the 80s

  8. Apr 24

    Retro Resurgence #39-Favorite TV Theme Songs of the 70's, 80's, 90's & 2000's

    Episode 39 drops NOW! We stay in the world of television again, but this time, Ken and Chad are remembering the classic, memorable earworms that we call TV THEME SONGS! Featuring classic tv shows from the 1970's all the way until the 2000's, come take a listen with them as they give their Top 3 of each decade. Will they match picks? You have to listen to find out. One thing's for sure, hearing these all-time great TV jingles are sure to bring a smile to your face! RECURRENT EVENTS:KEN: Halloween on SteamCHAD: The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 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
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Retro Network
  • Show Website
    Retro Resurgence