Banzai Retro Club - Best of 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSpecializing in the best retro podcast content featuring topics from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
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Episodes
Essential Movies 56 - Repo Man
April 03, 2022 19:12 - 33 minutes - 14.4 MBDave and Suzanne continue their journey down the mega 1980s Essential Movies list. We are talking about number 56 this time being Repo Man (1984).
Essential Movies 57 - The Killer
March 27, 2022 22:58 - 29 minutes - 13 MBDave and Suzanne kick off where we left off on the 1980's Essential Movie list from months ago. We are tackling number 57 on the list being the Hong Kong action thriller flick from 1989 - The Killer.
Larry Kenney Interview (80s Reboot Overdrive Revisited)
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 34.3 MBWorking through the archive from the past. Our first celebrity interview on 80's Reboot Overdrive was with the incredible voice actor Larry Kenney. Most people know Larry's voice as Lion-O from Thundercats and Bluegrass from Silverhawks but did you know he was also the voice behind Sonny the Cuckoo Bird from the Cocoa Puffs commercial?
Year End Wrap Up - 1991
February 13, 2022 19:02 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIt's official this is the final episode of our trilogy to wrap up last year. 1991 proved to be a fun year to talk about for Suzanne and Dave. We discuss what was happening during that year in our personal lives and then talk about popular movies, television shows, music, and some headlines from that year.
Year End Wrap Up - 1981
February 06, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBDave and Suzanne continue this trilogy of year end wrap up episodes. In this one we talk all about 1981.
Year End Wrap Up - 1971
January 29, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBSuzanne and Dave attempt to get the ball rolling with the podcast again. We proudly present the first of our year end wrap up episodes. This is us talking about the good and bad of the year 1971. Credit to astronaut Alan Shepard for being the first and possibly only person to try to shoot golf balls from the surface of the moon.
Episode 197 - Batman (80s Reboot Overdrive Revisited)
September 28, 2021 00:31 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWe revisit our 80s Reboot Overdrive podcast archive. This was Dave's second podcast talking about the legendary 1989 film, Batman with former co-hosts Mike and Nick.
Episode 196 - Thundercats (80s Reboot Overdrive Revisited)
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe revisit our 80s Reboot Overdrive podcast archive. This was Dave's very first podcast talking about the legendary 1980s cartoon, Thundercats with former co-hosts Mike and Nick.
Episode 0 - Retro School - Meet the Hosts
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.1 MBDave and Abigail kick off a new podcast series that will introduce Abigail to movies, music, and television shows of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Episode 195 - Laverne & Shirley S1E14 "From Suds to Stardom"
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 9.35 MBIn this discussion we chat about one of our favorite retro television episodes. Suzanne shares her memories of Laverne & Shirley episode S1E14 titled "From Suds to Stardom".
Episode 194 - Pressure by Billy Joel
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this episode our club members break down the lyrics of Pressure by Billy Joel (1982) and provide insight as to how they interpret the song and lyrics.
Episode 193 - 1970's Babes and Hunks
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBOn this episode we talk about our top three hot babes and hunks from the 1970s? Who doesn't remember the iconic Farrah Fawcett poster? We talk about that and more.
Episode 192 - Retro Cereals
May 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBOn this episode we chat about retro cereals of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. We are magically delicious on this one.
Episode 191 - 1990's Commercials
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBOk, lets admit we overused wassup?!?! from the 1990s Budweiser Commercials, can you blame us? Fun conversation as the club talks about some iconic 1990s commercials.
Episode 190 - 1980's Commercials
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThe club gets together to chat about their favorite 1980's commercials. One of them recalls enjoying the Burger King "Where's Herb?" marketing campaign a bit more than the others.
Episode 189 - 1970's Commercials
March 15, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes - 21.3 MBThe club reunites for the first time this year to discuss groovy 1970's commercials. Join us for this epic discussion to find out exactly how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop.
Episode 189 - 1970's Commercials
March 15, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes - 21.3 MBThe club reunites for the first time this year to discuss groovy 1970's commercials. Join us for this epic discussion to find out exactly how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop.
Episode 188 - Year End Wrap Up - 1990
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBWe conclude our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1990.
Episode 187 - Year End Wrap Up - 1980
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBWe continue our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1980.
Episode 186 - Year End Wrap Up - 1970
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBWe start our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1970.
Episode 185 - Yacht Rock Volume 3
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe continue talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs.
Episode 184 - Yacht Rock Volume 2
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBWe continue talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs.
Episode 183 - Yacht Rock Volume One
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 45.2 MBToday, we start talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs. There is so much to cover that we are going to continue the discussion for a few more episodes.
Episode 182 - Northern Exposure
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 12.7 MBScott tells us about his favorite retro television dramedy being Northern Exposure (1990-95).
Episode 181 - Rose’s Fave Retro Theme Songs
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 13.2 MBDave and Rose finish talking about retro television show theme songs. In this episode we hear Rose's top five retro theme songs.
Episode 180 - Dave's Fave Retro Theme Songs
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 9.09 MBDave and Rose start talking about retro television show theme songs. In this episode we hear Dave's top five retro theme songs.
Episode 179 - Top 10 1980's Movies
November 02, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBDave, Rose, and Suzanne discuss the top 10 grossing movies of the 1980's.
Episode 178 - Teen Wolf
October 30, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 19.5 MBWe are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. We are continuing our discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Teen Wolf.
Episode 177 - Once Bitten
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 12.3 MBWe are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. Tonight our co-hosts continue a discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Once Bitten.
Episode 176 - Transylvania 6-5000
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 10.3 MBWe are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. We are continuing our discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Transylvania 6-5000.
Episode 175 - Beetlejuice
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 12.8 MBWe are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. Tonight our co-hosts kick off a discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Beetlejuice.
Episode 174 - Tribute to Eddie Van Halen
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week Scott, Dave, Chris and guest Derek pay respects to the legend that was Eddie Van Halen. He will be missed but his music will live on and will continue to inspire musicians for many more decades. RIP Eddie.
Episode 173 - Horror Movie Victims
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 11.9 MBWe are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. On this episode Suzanne talks about retro horror movie victims that should have made it through the movie.
Episode 172 - Retro Devil Movies
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 15.2 MBWe are kicking off a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. On this episode Dave gives the Devil his due and talks about his favorite retro movies that the demon stars in. If you are fan of Angel Heart, Witches of Eastwick, and Devil's Advocate this is the episode for you.
Essential Movies 58 - Escape from New York
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBDave talks about number 58 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Escape from New York (1981).
Episode 171 - Three Musketeers
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 9.71 MBYou are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Dave tell us why he would be Porthos from Three Musketeers
Essential Movies 59 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 53.8 MBDave talks about number 59 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).
Episode 170 - Total Recall
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 12.3 MBYou are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Scott tell us why he would be Douglas Quaid from Total Recall.
Episode 169 - Peggy Sue Got Married
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 12.3 MBYou are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Suzanne tell us why she would be Peggy Sue from Peggy Sue Got Married.
Essential Movies 60 - Blue Velvet
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 36.3 MBDave talks about number 60 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Blue Velvet (1986).
Episode 167 - Audio Time Capsule 1982
September 09, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is not our typical podcast episode. In these short audio time capsule episodes we will share sound clips covering a specific retro year.
Episode 167 - Five Movies You Can’t Live Without - Rose’s Picks
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 11.5 MBWhich five retro movies can you not live without? Rose leads the team through her picks and we talk about The Neverending Story, Blade, Secret Garden, Earth Girls Are Easy, and Jurassic Park
Essential Movies 61 - Pretty in Pink
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBDave talks about number 61 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Pretty in Pink (1986).
Episode 166 - Freaks and Geeks (Episode 15)
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode 15 Noshing and Moshing We get to see Daniel as the main character in this one as he starts to really explore his love for punk rock! Very fun episode for him! Neal has a new strategy for getting the chicks and it’s pretty creep.
Episode 165 - Five Movies You Can’t Live Without - Scott's Picks
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 10.8 MBWhich five retro movies can you not live without? Scott leads the team through his picks and we talk about Heavy Metal, This is Spinal Tap, Breakfast Club, Braveheart, and Forrest Gump.
Essential Movies 62 - Body Heat
August 29, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBDave talks about number 62 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Body Heat (1981).
Episode 164 - Freaks and Geeks (Episode 14)
August 26, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 9.88 MBEpisode 14 Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers Another episode focused on Bill….his Mom starts dating Coach Fredericks……awkward! Lindsey and Kim get into a little situation with Millie that brings her to a possible Who concert.
Episode 163 - Five Movies You Can't Live Without - Suzanne's Picks
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 13.9 MBWhich five retro movies can you not live without? Suzanne leads the team through her picks and we talk about Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Blade Runner, Prince of Tides, and Fight Club.
Essential Movies 63 - To Live And Die In L.A.
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBDave talks about number 63 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being To Live And Die in L.A. (1985).
Episode 162 - Freaks and Geeks (Episode 13)
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 15.9 MBEpisode 13 Chokin and Tokin Lindsey finally tries a little bit of the “mary jane” and isn’t a huge fan…..The Geeks side of things, Bill ends up in the hospital after Alan the bully puts a peanut in his sandwich.