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. 1d ago

    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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. Aug 14

    Retro Resurgence #45-Mt Rushmore of Kevin Bacon Films

    We're back from Summer Break, and beginning the 2nd Half of 2026 Ken and Chad debate and discuss the career and filmography of Kevin Bacon. It's a Rushmore episode of the podcast - what four Kevin Bacon films belong up there on the mountain? Did we get it right or wrong? Have a listen, and then hit us up on any of our outlets. ReCurrent Events Links:Savannah Bananas "Rookie of the Year" Parody from July 2026: Link 1 | Link 2 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. 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!

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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
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Retro Network
  • Show Website
    Retro Resurgence

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