Geeky Retro Nerds Show - Pop Culture Pod
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsWelcome to The Geeky Retro Nerds Show - A Pop Culture Podcast. Join me as I talk about growing up in the 80s and early 90s and my favourite movies and TV shows. Along the way I interview special guests from pop culture that get the nostalgia flowing.
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Josh Heald - Cobra Kai
September 22, 2020 20:17 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode I chat with one of the awesome creative minds behind the Netflix smash hit Cobra Kai. Josh Heald is one of the writers of this amazing show which is breaking all kinds of records. I also take the opportunity to ask Josh about Hot Tub Time Machine which he also wrote. Sponsored by shoutoutexpress.com
Dana Barron - National Lampoons Vacation
September 09, 2020 08:59 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIm back! I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. Welcome to Season 2! In this brand new episode I chat with Dana Baron who played the original Audrey Griswold in National Lampoons Vacation, one of my favourite movies of all time!
An intro from Adam
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Paul Hirsch - Star Wars Special
December 04, 2019 18:47 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBAdam is joined by Academy Award winner Paul Hirsch. Paul won his Oscar for his work on Star Wars. We chat about his work with Brian De Palma, George Lucas, Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back and his brand new book A Long Time Ago In A Cutting Room Far Far Away..... You can buy Pauls book here: UK: https://amzn.to/2RqMnfP US: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Time-Cutting-Room-Away/dp/1641602554 Do you want to be credited as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the show? Donate and invest in the shows growth here: h...
Dominic Pace - The Mandalorian
November 11, 2019 22:28 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIn this episode I chat to Dominic Pace who features as "Gekko" the Bounty Hunter in the brand new, and hotly anticipated, The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian is the first live action Star Wars TV show and is the flagship launch title of the streaming service Disney+. Disney+ and The Mandalorian both launch on 12th November. Dominic is a character actor and has 25 accomplished years under his belt. Listen as we talk about his love for Star Wars, how he got to be in The Mandalorian, some tales fr...
Mark Marshall - Lucasfilm and Amblin Entertainment Part 2
November 06, 2019 16:30 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBPart 2 of my amazing interview with Mark Marshall who worked at Lucasfilm and Amblin Entertainment where he was Steven Spielberg's Personal Assistant. If you are a fan of The Goonies you need to listen to this episode. Do you want to be credited as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the show? Donate and invest in the shows growth here: https://bit.ly/2yLJyeH This weeks Executive Producers are LIAM O'HARE, GLYNN DAVIES, DEE FLYNN, JOY GRADWELL+MIND ACTIVE, MARK STRAKER Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geek...
Mark Marshall - LucasFilm and Amblin Entertainment. Part 1
October 28, 2019 19:23 - 58 minutes - 80 MBMark Marshall worked at Lucasfilm in the late 70s and early 80s and was Steven Spielbergs assistant at Amblin Entertainment in the 80s. Mark and I have an incredible chat about his experiences from the production and release of The Empire Strikes Back and he also shares stories from working with Steven Spielberg ,being on set of Back to the Future and many many more stories. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Do you want to be credited as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the show? Donate and invest in...
Bill Bailey
October 16, 2019 11:52 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBIn this hilarious episode I chat with one of the worlds funniest comedians, Bill Bailey. Bill stars along side Idris Elba in Sky One comedy In The Long Run which returns for series two on Wednesday 16th October. We chat about the show, his comedy, VCRs, Twitter spats and a ton of other stuff. Do you want to be credited as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the show? Donate and invest in the shows growth here: https://bit.ly/2yLJyeH This weeks Executive Producers are LIAM O'HARE, GLYNN DAVIES, DEE FLYNN,...
Karyn Parsons
October 11, 2019 13:22 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBListen to me chat with Karyn Parsons about growing up in Santa Monica, her role as Hilary in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, her new book How High the Moon and Sweet Blackberry. Parsons starred as Hilary Banks on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996. She co-created, co-produced, co-wrote, and co-starred on the Fox sitcom Lush Life in 1996, which was later canceled after four episodes. In 2001, she starred in the critically acclaimed but short-lived televi...
Julie Ann Emery
September 28, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBI chat with Julie Ann Emery about her career, growing up and Star Wars! Julie began her career at the age of 16 and has appeared in several stage productions, such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Bye Bye Birdie. She has appeared in films and television series such as ER, CSI: Miami, Taken, Commander in Chief, Line of Fire, Hitch, and Fargo. She played recurring character Betsy Kettleman in the first season of Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul. In 2017, Emery joined t...
Paul Young
September 14, 2019 09:31 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBDo you want to be credited as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the show? Donate and invest in the shows growth here: https://bit.ly/2yLJyeH I chat with 80s chart topping legend Paul Young about his music, Live Aid, Nelson Mandella and why his version of Everytime You Go Away wasn't used at the end of Planes Trains and Automobiles! Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & the Kool Cats, Streetband ...
Sam J Jones, Melody Anderson and Lisa Downs
August 26, 2019 21:19 - 1 hour - 158 MBI have made it to 50 episodes! And what a way to mark the occasion! On this episode I don't have 1 guest. I don't have 2 guests. I have 3 guests! In this Flash Gordon special I speak to Lisa Downs, Producer and Director of the Life After Flash documentary. I also speak to Melody Anderson, who played Dale Arden in flash Gordon. and I also speak to Flash himself, Sam J Jones. In wide ranging conversations we celebrate our love of this fantastic movie! Special thanks to Lisa Downs for setting up...
Ian Shaw and cast of The Shark is Broken
August 05, 2019 13:12 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode I speak with the cast and co producer of The Shark Is Broken. 'You’re gonna need a bigger boat.' Jaws, Martha’s Vineyard 1974: three iconic actors, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss, are tortuously confined together on the Orca while filming, enduring endless delays, studio politics, foul weather and a constantly broken mechanical shark called Bruce. Conversation deteriorates into actor insecurities, competing egos, petty rivalry and excess alcohol consumption. Wr...
Harriet Thorpe - BRING BACK BRITTAS
July 29, 2019 20:35 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBI chat with the lovely Harriet Thorpe, one of the UKs great stage and screen actresses who has been in flipping loads of things including Absolutely Fabulous, French and Saunders and of course The Brittas Empire. And Harriet is on a mission! She is campaigning to BRING BACK BRITTAS! And get The Brittas Empire on Netflix. And we can all help out, get online and check out @bringBKbrittas. Lets do it! the Brittas Empire was s such a great show and Harriet and I chat about it here. Promo: truffl...
Melanie and Martina - 30 Years of Fun House
July 22, 2019 19:56 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode I continue the 30 year celebrations of Fun House by chatting with the famous Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. The twins were an essential part of Fun House for 11 series and in this lively chat we talk about, amongst other things, how they got involved in Fun House and how their band "A Twin Thing" was huge in Japan. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free a...
Hugo Myatt - Knightmare
July 09, 2019 18:06 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBI have an awesome conversation with the one and only Hugo Myatt, who played Treguard the Dungeon Master in the fantastic kids TV show Knightmare. It was a must see show when I was a kid and was the pinnacle of early evening viewing after school. Hugo and I discuss the conception of Knightmare, how he got involved and some behind the scenes stories involving some of the kids having a punch up! if you were a fan of Knightmare this is not to be missed. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shir...
Star Wars Year by Year -1980 The Empire Strikes Back
July 06, 2019 14:17 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBIn this episode I continue looking at each year in the history of Star Wars, this time its the turn of 1980! A huge year because not only was I born but also because The Empire Strikes Back was released. I talk about the release of the movie, the audience reaction, the toys and the biggest movies and music from the year. Stay listening to the end for some awesome Star Wars poetry from @starwarspoet on Twitter and Instagram Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my ...
Jeffrey Weissman - 30 years of Back to the Future Part 2
June 29, 2019 08:30 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode I start the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future Part 2 celebrations early by chatting with the incredibly nice, interesting and generous Jeffrey Weissman. Jeffrey played the role of George Mcfly in both sequels. We chat about how he came to star in one of the best sequels of all time, his experiences during filming, his other credits including Saved by the Bell and Pale Rider. And he has a band called Mr Fusion! If your a Back to the Future fan you don't want to miss this. ...
Pat Sharp - 30 Years of Fun House
June 19, 2019 20:46 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode I talk to the king of kids TV Pat Sharp. We discuss the 30th anniversary of kids TV show Fun House, his career and yes....I mention the mullet. You can contact Pat at patsharp.co.uk Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android. IG & Twitter: @geekyretronerds FB: Geeky Retro Ner...
Big
June 11, 2019 21:15 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode I look at the fantastic movie Big starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins. I find out some fascinating behind the scenes facts and read some of my Twitter followers memories of this movie, including one from Elizabeth Perkins herself! Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android....
Star Wars Year by Year - 1979
June 10, 2019 13:21 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBI continue my look at each year in the history of Star Wars. 1979 was a big year due to the filming of The Empire Strikes Back. Filming starts under troubled conditions in Finse, Norway for the location shots for Hoth. I also speak about the top movies and music from that year. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for...
Adam Christopher - Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town
June 03, 2019 18:36 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Adam Christopher, author of the new official Stranger Things novel Darkness on the Edge of Town. We chat about the book, growing up in New Zealand, movies we love and his other projects including Star Wars. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android. IG & Twitter: ...
Avengers Endgame - *SPOILER FREE* Reaction And Review Round Up
April 25, 2019 12:09 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this SPOILER FREE episode I react to the amazing Avengers Endgame and round some IMDB reviews. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android. IG & Twitter: @geekyretronerds FB: Geeky Retro Nerds Show
Making Back to The Future - including Race Through Time book review
April 22, 2019 19:50 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this new series I take detailed look at each week in the shooting schedule of Back to the Future. Each episode will dive into the fascinating highs and lows of producing this wonderful movie. This episode features weeks 1-3 and includes a review of the awesome new book Race Through Time. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts....
Stranger Things Suspicious Minds
April 16, 2019 17:41 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this spoiler free episode I talk about the first official Stranger Things novel Suspicious Minds by the very talented Gwenda Bond. Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android. IG & Twitter: @geekyretronerds FB: Geeky Retro Nerds Show
The Rise of Skywalker
April 14, 2019 18:13 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode I react to the teaser trailer and title reveal for Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker! Promo: truffleshuffle.com for geeky t-shirts and retro gifts. Use my discount code GRNS15 to get a 15% discount on a spend of £25 or more @podcoin A free app which rewards you for listening to podcasts. Download for free on Apple and Android. IG & Twitter: @geekyretronerds FB: Geeky Retro Nerds Show
Launch of Patreon Page
April 08, 2019 13:09 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBI now have a Patreon page! Head on over to patron.com, search for Geeky Retro Nerds Show and sign up for $2 a month to receive extra content. A patron timed exclusive series about year in the 80s is what you will get if you subscribe, looking at the movies, music and events of each year in that awesome decade.
Star Wars Year By Year - 1978
April 07, 2019 20:58 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBI continue my look at each year in Star Wars history. This episode, in 1978, I talk about the toy line, comics, the fan club and yes.....I mention the Holiday Special.
Airplane - Bad Reviews and Top 5 Gags
April 04, 2019 21:25 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode I talk about what is coming up on future shows, as well as talk about the hilarious movie Airplane!
Star Wars Year by Year - 1977
March 18, 2019 21:12 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBI continue to look at each year in the history of Star Wars. In this episode I talk about 1977, the release of Star Wars. Listen on Podcoin and get rewarded for listening.
John Candy Top 5 Movies
March 04, 2019 19:58 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBOn the 25th anniversary of his death I count down John Candy's top 5 movies, as voted by my Twitter followers. Join in the discussion at @geekyretronerds
Live from Capital Sci Fi Con Day 2
February 16, 2019 13:13 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJoin me on Day 2 of Capital Sci Fi Con. In this episode I talk to some of the cosplayers, the paying guests and the traders.
Live from Capital Sci Fi Con in Edinburgh
February 15, 2019 14:42 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBQuick walk round Capital Sci-fi Con in Edinburgh. All proceeds go to the charity CHAS. I’m here all weekend.
Top 5 Most Upsetting Movie Scenes From Our Childhood
February 11, 2019 22:17 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode I count down the top 5 most upsetting movie scenes from when I was a kid. This is a real tear jerker so keep the hankies ready!
Star Wars Year By Year - 1976
February 03, 2019 12:45 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBContinuing to look at each year in the history of Star Wars, I look at what was happening in 1976. As usual I look at top grossing movies, top selling singles, world events and of course what was going on with Star Wars. Sponsored by truffleshuffle.com
Teen Wolf - Bad Reviews!
February 01, 2019 21:01 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBJoin me as I look at bad reviews for the fantastic 80s movie Teen Wolf! I absolutely love this cult classic starring Michael J Fox. Teen Wolf was made before Back to the Future but released after it due its huge success! The producers of Teen Wolf couldn't have timed it better!
Top 5 80s Cartoons
January 18, 2019 18:38 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode I count down the top 5 80s cartoons as voted for by my followers on Twitter.
Star Wars Year by Year - 1975
January 18, 2019 14:03 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this year by tear episode its time to talk about 1975. This was a huge year in the history of Star Wars. Here I talk about the 2nd and 3rd drafts of the script, casting, Ralph McQuarrie, John Barry and historical events from this year. Oh, and Fawlty Towers gets a mention too!
Star Wars Year by Year - 1974
January 18, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this series of episodes I look at each year in Star Wars history. Starting with 1974 I highlight the top movies, music and historical events from this year. Of course I also talk about key events in the development of Star Wars.
Journals of the Jedi #1
January 18, 2019 13:52 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBWelcome to Episode 1 of Journals of the Jedi, my first venture into podcasting about Star Wars. In this episode I read through the replies to this episodes "Hoth Topic" on Twitter - What do you love about Star Wars? I also have a look at what is coming our way in 2019 and I do a quick review of the really impressive book by Gina McIntyre: Star Wars Icons, Han Solo.
Big Trouble in Little China
January 07, 2019 15:52 - 26 minutes - 36 MBHappy new Year! I talk about one of my favourite movies, Big Trouble in Little China. This episode includes top 5 Jack Burton quotes as voted by my Twitter followers.
Scrooged - Bad Reviews!
December 22, 2018 15:51 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode I look over some bad reviews for the festive classic Scrooged with Bill Murray.
Top 5 Christmas Presents
December 17, 2018 21:47 - 22 minutes - 21 MBAs a kid of the 80s and early 90s I got some cracking Christmas presents. These are my top 5 gifts I got from my parents based on the excitement factor! Join me as I take a walk along memory lane and reminisce about Christmas and the fun things I got.
Gremlins
December 07, 2018 21:18 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode I talk about the fantastic Christmas movie Gremlins! I talk about some behind the scenes info and I also announce the winner of my Gizmo T-shirt competition!
Back to the Future 3
December 06, 2018 18:28 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMy first ever cross over episode with the fantastic lads from The Pearls Of Fandom. We have a chat about the awesome Back to the Future 3, where we rank it in the Back to the Future trilogy, our favourite moments and some interesting facts from behind the scenes. Thanks so much to the boys from Pearls of Fandom, I had a great time.
Live From Opening Of Geeks And Gamers
December 01, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBI'm live from a new store in Falkirk. Scotland called Geeks and Gamers.
Top 5......Star Wars Moments
November 24, 2018 08:37 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB“Top 5......” is a bonus series of episodes which will be made available to my Patrons on Patreon. They are in addition to my regular episodes. This top 5 is my favourite Star Wars moments. I’m sure all Star Wars fans have a different top 5 that they enjoy the most, but this is mine. Please visit my Patreon page where you can sub from as little as $2. https://www.patreon.com/GeekyRetroNerds
Thanksgiving Special - Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
November 21, 2018 19:24 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this Thanksgiving Special I talk about the classic 1987 Holiday comedy from John Hughes Planes Trains and Automobiles. To all my stateside listeners have a happy and safe holiday.
The Goonies - Bad Reviews!
November 17, 2018 05:59 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Goonies is one of the best kids films ever made. This classic from Richard Donner, Chris (or Christopher as I call him!) Columbus and Steven Spielberg was on repeat in my house in the 80s. I absolutely love it. However......it seems not everybody loves The Goonies! To celebrate my collaboration with truffleshuffle.com I talk about the movie that made the truffle shuffle famous. Kicking off a “Bad Reviews” series I look at some hilarious negative write ups for The Goonies and ponder whet...
(Sort Of) Live At Comic Con Scotland
November 10, 2018 12:40 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBLive at Comic Con Scotland I take a stroll through the main areas and talk about the guests and merch! Guests include David Hasselhoff, Sam J Jones and Dirk Benedict!