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. FEB 13

    Retro Resurgence #34-Our Top Songs With CITIES and STATES In The Title

    Episode 34 for your listening pleasure! For Recurrent Events, Chad brings up the possible return of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise to Disney, and Ken discusses a film dropping in November to commemorate the 50th (yes 50th!) anniversary of the 1976 film Rocky. Then, it's the main event. A music-themed episode. The guys are bringing 12 songs each to the show. Our first list is our favorite songs that have the name of a city in the title, and we follow that list up with our favorite songs that mention the name of a U.S. State in the title. Ken and Chad bring 5 picks, plus 1 Honorable Mention for each list. Will the guys keep their personal streak of matching picks up on this episode? Listen and find out! Spotify Complete Song Playlist Link : hereAmazon Music Complete Song Playlist Link: here Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

    1h 26m

  2. JAN 30

    Retro Resurgence #33-The Retro Resurgence Time Capsule: 1996

    Episode 33 comin' atcha! The guys begin the show picking out two predictions each for 2026. Then, it's on to Recurrent Events, where Ken discusses many video games from a wide variety of consoles and platforms that are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year, while Chad talks about one of the earliest iterations of a reality tv show getting a modern reboot - the 1980's talent show competition "Star Search" finding a home on Netflix. Then, we go back in time to the year 1996 in our first ever "Time Capsule" episode. The guys pick one item each to put inside the time capsule. The categories are toys, fashion/clothing, a movie, a music CD or cassette, an event, a food and a drink item, and one other "miscellaneous item". Come experience all of the 1996 goodness in our nostalgia-filled flashback episode. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice

    1h 42m
  3. Wide World of Toys #3-The Hasbro WWF Toyline Retrospective

    JAN 17 · BONUS

    Wide World of Toys #3-The Hasbro WWF Toyline Retrospective

    Episode 3 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he welcomes his co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Chad to the show! The guys will discuss and reminisce about the very popular and highly revered WWF Hasbro toyline of the early to mid-90s! Come fly off the top rope and dive into what should be a fun and pile driving good time of an episode! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now! Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network! WWF Hasbro action figures | Pro Wrestling | FandomThe Toy Box: WWF - World Wrestling Federation (Hasbro) Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

    51 min

  4. JAN 16

    Retro Resurgence #32-Retro Resurgence RUMBLE Featuring Mickey from TRN

    Our First Episode of 2026, and since it's ROYAL RUMBLE Month, let's do some RUMBLING ourselves. We bring in the Rumble Show format originator, The Retro Network Co-Founder Mickey to serve as special guest referee and call it right down the middle! Ken and Chad face off in various head to head matchups. Come check it out! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice Check out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

    1h 13m

  5. JAN 1 · BONUS

    Retro Resurgence Special 2025 In Memoriam Tribute Episode

    Ken and Chad are here to wrap up 2025 and give their thanks, look back at some predictions made earlier in the year, and remember six more pop culture icons and influencers who left us in 2025. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice Check out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

    38 min
  6. Retro Resurgence #31-The 2025 Retro Resurgence Christmas GRAB BAG Episode

    12/24/2025

    Retro Resurgence #31-The 2025 Retro Resurgence Christmas GRAB BAG Episode

    It's our CHRISTMAS Episode! Our 2nd Annual! For Recurrent Events - we discuss another JAWS piece of memorabilia before 2025 lets out, and a return of The Muppet Show in February. Then, its one of our favorite show formats - THE GRAB BAG! 2025 Christmas Edition. Come and listen as Ken and Chad take on several Christmas related topics that's sure to hit you right in those "Seasons Greetings" feels! Plus, another round of RR Jeopardy....Who Will Prevail? Links to the RR 2025 Christmas Playlist are found here : Spotify | Amazon Music Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice Check out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

    1h 38m
  7. Wide World of Toys #2 - 5 Great Christmas Presents From Childhood!

    12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Wide World of Toys #2 - 5 Great Christmas Presents From Childhood!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  In Episode 2 of Wide World of Toys, host Ken is coming at you with a list of 5 great Christmas presents that he received as a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s!  So come along and take a trip on Santa's sleigh as Ken reminisces of Christmases gone by on the Wide World of Toys Christmas Edition! Ken's 2025 Christmas Wishlist: Hot Wheels x Transformers Bone Shaker & Twin MillWWE LJN Superstars Hulk Hogan Action Figure 1980s Retro 8" Collectible Toy : TargetGremlins™: Gizmo 21361 | Ideas | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

    22 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Retro Resurgence #30-Top 5 Fast Food Happy Meal Promotions

    Happy December Listeners! Episode 30 drops NOW! In our new retro news segment, Recurrent Events - a concept borrowed from our dearly departed retro bud Jason Gross - Current Events for Retro Minds, Ken discusses an upcoming 2026 Concert featuring 80's musicians Stan Bush and Vince DiCola, and Chad talks about a recently released HBO Documentary "The Shuffle", that highlights the behind-the-scenes making of the famous "Super Bowl Shuffle" rap music video  recorded by the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl winning team. For our main topic, the guys discuss their Top 5 Fast Food Happy Meal Promotions of all-time. Various McDonalds, Burger King, and Hardees promotions from the 80's and 90's are mentioned, so come check out what the guys picked as their favorites. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: theretroresurgence@gmail.comWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice Check out our new partner. The Official Streaming Station of the RR Pod - Q106.5 - 80's and 90's Hit Music - Streaming Live!

    1h 22m
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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
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Retro Network
  • Show Website
    Retro Resurgence