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Retromade

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Season 2 Finale: John Hughes - Shermer High & Beyond

About this podcast

Welcome to the Retromade Podcast, where we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture.

Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we’ll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue to resonate with us today.

Get ready to reminisce about the music that dominated the charts, from the hair metal of Guns N’ Roses to the pop hits of Madonna and Michael Jackson. We’ll also take a look at the fads and trends that defined the era, from the neon colors of fashion to the boombox on every street corner.

But it’s not just about the big names and big moments. We’ll also dive deep into the lesser-known corners of 80s and 90s culture, from cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club and Big Trouble in Little China to underground bands that never quite made it big. And of course, we can’t forget the deliciously retro snacks & cereals that were a staple of our childhoods.

Join us as we explore the pop culture of the past, and discover how it still shapes our lives today. Whether you’re a child of the 80s, 90s, or just a fan of retro culture, this podcast is for you. So grab a slice of pizza, put on your favorite band t-shirt, and tune in to the Retromade Podcast.

Episodes

The newest 20 of 78 episodes

  • Season 2 Finale: John Hughes - Shermer High & Beyond · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 72Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of Retromade! Today, we wrap up the long journey through writing and directing works of John Hughes in the 80s & 90s. Please get in touch to tell…
  • Reach the Rock (LAST John Hughes written & produced movie + the 1998 memories) | S2E29 · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 71The FINAL movie of the John Hughes season, we’ll be heading back to 1998 to cover his last writing credit of the 90s today - a movie I’ll bet you’ve not heard of, let alone seen…
  • 101 Dalmatians - 1996 Live-Action | S2E28 (Glenn Close Kills It!) · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 70Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1996 to revisit 101 Dalmatians, Disney’s live-action take on the animated classic, complete with Glenn Close going full…
  • BONUS: Patrick Swayze's Legacy & New Book with Sue Tabashnik | S1B2 · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 70This is a very unique bonus episode of Retromade. Today, we’re gonna take a little detour and travel back to talk about one of our Ultimate Everymen from Season 1 - Patrick…
  • Baby's Day Out | S2E27 · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 69Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1994, when pop culture was firing on all cylinders, to revisit Baby's Day Out, a movie that dares to ask: what if a baby…
  • She's Having a Baby | S2E26 · 1 h 32 min · Season 2 Episode 68Today we’re heading back to 1988 to revisit She's Having a Baby, a more personal entry from John Hughes, where he steps in as both writer and director. It’s a look at marriage…
  • The Wildest Hughes Double Feature EVER (The Secret Life of Nikola Tesla AND Home Alone 3) | S2E25 · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 67Welcome back to Retromade, where we dive into the movies and moments that shaped our pop culture past. Today we’re rewinding to BOTH 1980 AND 1997 to cover movies that showcase…
  • Pretty in Pink | S2E24 · 1 h 33 min · Season 2 Episode 66Today we’re heading to 1986 and revisiting Pretty in Pink , the John Hughes’ class-conscious teen romance that gave us unforgettable fashion, an iconic soundtrack, and one of the…
  • Some Kind of Wonderful | S2E23 · 1 h 41 min · Season 2 Episode 65Today we’re heading back to 1987 for Some Kind of Wonderful - John Hughes’ gender-flipped spin on the Pretty in Pink formula. It’s got unrequited love, drum solos, diamond…
  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | S2E22 · 1 h 29 min · Season 2 Episode 64I’ve got one more holiday movie for ya… Today, we’re heading back to 1989 and spending the holidays with the Griswolds. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of those…
  • Miracle on 34th Street (1994) | S2E21 · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 63Today we’re heading into holiday territory with the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street, the version that tried to bring Kris Kringle into the ‘90s and ended up becoming its…
  • Home Alone | S2E20 · 1 h 39 min · Season 2 Episode 62We’re heading back to 1990 to revisit one of the greatest holiday classics of all time: Home Alone. In this episode, we unpack the movie’s enduring magic, from booby traps to…
  • BONUS: Tupac Shakur's Legacy & New Book with Jeff Pearlman | S2B2 · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 62This is a very unique bonus episode. Today, we’re gonna find out what happens when one of America’s best sports biographers turns his lens on one of hip-hop’s most misunderstood…
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | S2E19 · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 61We’re heading back to 1992 — a year of slapstick traps, Talkboys, and turtle doves — to revisit Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It’s bigger, louder, and somehow even more chaotic…
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles | S2E18 · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 60Today, we go back to 1987 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles! I’m happy to be joined by returning…
  • Dutch | S2E17 (lesser known Hughes Thanksgiving road trip movie) · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 59Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Dutch—to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving! Please get in touch to tell me what you think - [email protected] Follow or…
  • National Lampoon's Class Reunion | S2E16 (Bet you didn't realize this existed!) · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 58Today we’re rewinding to 1982—a year packed with iconic hits and trends—but instead of E.T. or Fast Times, we’re looking at a National Lampoon experiment that didn’t quite land…
  • Flubber | S2E15 (A Show First! - Don’t Skip It) · 1 h 36 min · Season 2 Episode 57Today we’re diving into 1997’s Flubber—a John Hughes–penned remake. I’ll tell you I experienced a first in show history watching this movie…stay tuned to find out ;) Introducing…
  • National Lampoon's European Vacation | S2E14 · 1 h 44 min · Season 2 Episode 56Pack your bags and grab your phrasebook—we’re heading back to 1985 for the 40th anniversary of National Lampoon’s European Vacation. We’ll relive the Griswold's’ chaotic trek…
  • BONUS: Teen Wolf via "Back Look Cinema" | S2B1 · 2 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 56Today as a bonus episode, listen to my guest appearance on Back Look Cinema, the podcast with Zo: Teen Wolf - the 40th anniversary! You can check out all his awesome stuff at…

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