The RetroCult Podcast

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The RetroCult is a nostalgia-filled podcast where we talk about toys, comics, games, and pop culture from the 70s and 80s. From action figures and Saturday morning cartoons to comic books on spinner racks, we look back on why our childhood was awesome. Whether you were battling with He-Man, trading comics at your local shop, or blowing into game cartridges to make them work, this podcast is your home. We share stories, memories, deep dives, and collector talk. If nostalgia hits you right in the feels and plastic toys still spark joy, welcome in. You’re officially part of the RetroCult.

  1. May 28

    Bitten by the Toy Show Bug: What Sold, What Didn’t & What We Learned

    We had a blast at the ReCollect Toy Show, and this episode is the full recap: sales, trades, dealer stories, favorite finds, future plans, and why small shows can still deliver big collector energy.

    1h 12m

  2. May 26

    Free Prize Inside: The Toys That Made Mealtimes Feel Like Christmas Morning | RetroCult Podcast #14

    In this episode, Chuck and Mack dig through the cereal boxes and Happy Meal bags of their childhood, reliving the tiny treasures that made every meal an event and the ones that slipped through their fingers.

    1h 23m

  3. May 25

    Free Comic Book Day Treasures and Birthday Thrifting | RetroCult Podcast #15

    It's the most wonderful time of the year: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!!In this episode, Chuck and Mack compare their Free Comic Book Day treasures. They also discuss the good...and bad...of thrifting in Mebane and Asheboro, NC to celebrate Mack's Birthday.

    1h 14m

  4. May 25

    Gimmicks & Geekery: The Wild World of ’90s Comics

    Chuck and Mack tumble headfirst into the wild, gimmick-packed world of 1990s comic collecting.Foil covers! Die-cuts! Lenticular madness! Universe Shattering Events! The 1990s were an unforgettable time to be a comic book collector. We’re revisiting one of the strangest and most entertaining eras in comic book history.Along the way, we talk organizing massive comic collections, prepping for upcoming toy/comic shows, mystery boxes of forgotten collectibles, Funko Pops, retro board games, and the kind of collector conversations that somehow start in one place and end somewhere completely unexpected.If you remember black bagged comics, chromium covers, hyper-color gimmicks, and the days when everyone thought their comics would pay for college… this one’s for you.

    1h 5m

  5. May 25

    Toy Show Mode: Clearing Bins and Chasing Grails

    Chuck and Mack are getting ready for the upcoming Recollect Toy Show in Midway, NC. That means digging through bins, sorting collections, pricing loose figures, and joining the collector circle of life we all know well: selling some treasures to make room—and budget—for new ones.This week, we talk about what we’re bringing to the show, including: action figures, vehicles, video games, records, magazines, and vintage toy odds and ends. During the episode, Mack confesses to destroying a Mego Captain Americar for Secret Wars perfection, Chuck remembers beach-trip toy scores, and both hosts try very hard to pretend they won’t spend any toy show profits immediately.

    1h 7m

  6. Mar 30

    Choose your Own Nostalgia

    This week on The RetroCult, we dive into the wild, unpredictable world of Choose Your Own Adventure books, where every decision mattered… and most of them were wrong. We revisit the stories that let us control our own destiny, flip endlessly between pages, and somehow die in a cave, a spaceship, or a jungle within minutes. Chuck and Mack break down the memories, the frustration, and the brilliance of a format that gave kids power, and immediately punished them for using it. Turn to page 12 if you’re ready.

    1h 10m

  7. Mar 29

    Retro Treats and Swap Meets

    This week on The RetroCult, the guys are back together after a short break—and there’s some catching up to do. After a week away handling real-life responsibilities, Chuck and Mack settle back in to talk shop, swap stories, and get back to what they do best: diving into toys, collecting, and the nostalgia that keeps it all going. They also recap the weekend’s toy swap meet—what was found, what was passed on, and the deals that may or may not have followed Chuck home. It’s laid-back, a little chaotic, and exactly what happens when RetroCult gets back in sync.

    1h 3m

  8. Mar 11

    Rack Toy Joy!

    Episode 10 of The RetroCult digs deep into one of the greatest treasures of childhood: the glorious, unpredictable world of cheap rack toys. Chuck and Mack take a stroll down memory lane, revisiting the plastic treasures that hung on spinning racks in drugstores, grocery stores, and gas stations—those weird, wonderful toys that cost a couple bucks and somehow kept us entertained for hours. Along the way, they dive into some of the more obscure corners of their collections, including oddball toys and strange comic books that add a little extra flavor to the hobby. Because sometimes the best memories didn’t come from the toy aisle… they came from the rack by the register.

    1h 4m
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The RetroCult is a nostalgia-filled podcast where we talk about toys, comics, games, and pop culture from the 70s and 80s. From action figures and Saturday morning cartoons to comic books on spinner racks, we look back on why our childhood was awesome. Whether you were battling with He-Man, trading comics at your local shop, or blowing into game cartridges to make them work, this podcast is your home. We share stories, memories, deep dives, and collector talk. If nostalgia hits you right in the feels and plastic toys still spark joy, welcome in. You’re officially part of the RetroCult.

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  • Creator
    Crazysodaguy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Crazysodaguy
  • Show Website
    The RetroCult Podcast