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With "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" breaking boxoffice records, it is only right to go back to the original Spidey films and talk all about Sam Raimi's trilogy! Joining R2R for the conversation is our buddy Andy Foreman who not only used to work at a comic book store but is a HUGE Raimi fan! In this episode we highlight each film: the themes, the memes and even the Sam Raimi horror screams!  Also we give a current ranking of our favorite Spider-Man movies thus far!

“Stand By Me” is revered as one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in cinematic history. In Episode 228, Corey from Podcasting After Dark and Jesse from Heartgod Media join R2R to talk about the 40th anniversary of this incredible film!  The conversation was so in-depth we had to split it into two parts!   Part 2 Features:  Rob Reiner's influence Film LocationsPersonal Stories that Mirror Stand By MeFinal Thoughts & Rating

“Stand By Me” is revered as one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in cinematic history. In Episode 228, Corey from @podcastingafterdark & Jesse from @heartgodmedia join R2R to talk about the 40th anniversary of this incredible film! The conversation was so in-depth we had to split it into two parts! Part 1 Features:  Plot overview Chelsea’s Cool Cast Facts with MaxCharacter Dissection

Happy 37th Anniversary to Weird Al's bonkers comedy, "UHF" (1989)!  Joining us for the occasion is renowned book illustrator, pop culture artist and children’s author, Joey Spiotto! It is Joey’s first time here on Ready 2 Retro and he chose to discuss one of his all-time favorite films, UHF! Hear Joey’s admiration for the film that started all the way back when the movie was released in theaters. Both he and Max discuss their favorite Weird Al songs, the hilarious skit format of UHF, the zany cast and the overall genius that is Mr. Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic! Get your spatulas ready, be prepared to visit Uncle Nutzy's Clubhouse and hope you’re lucky enough to get to drink from... the FIRE HOOOOOSE! This is UHF. This is Weird Al. This is Ready 2 Ready…Are You? _________________________________________________________________________ Joey Spiotto: Website: joeyspiotto.com Instagram: @jo3bot Ready 2 Retro: Website: ready2retro.com Instagram: @ready2retro

It is time to go back to the "Labyrinth" as we celebrate the 40th episode of one of Chelsea's all-time favorite movies! Returning to R2R for the 3rd out of the last 4 episodes is Nic Cowan as he joins in the conversation as we discuss: the influence of Jim Hensen's amazing puppet work, David Bowie's offbeat performace, Jennifer Connelly's mature but innocent demeanor and even do a blink rank of best 80's fantasy movies!  It is an episode you DO NOT want to miss out on! Nic Cowan: @undeadguy The Surf Ninjas Shop ready2retro.com Follow @ready2retro on IG for an exclusive giveaway!

It’s been 20 years since Nachoooooo Libre hit theaters, and Ready 2 Retro is celebrating with a giant fiesta! Joining R2R for the first time is Sarah, who is a lifelong friend of Max. Together Max & Sarah look back on what makes Nacho Libre such a beloved cult classic: from Jack Black’s unforgettable performance to the movie’s beloved charm, heartfelt moments, and countless hilarious scenes! This episode is "good. Really gooood."  So grab your elotes, put on your recreation clothes and get ready for the 20th Anniversary of Nacho Libre!

Episode 224 gives you back-to-back "Addams Family" themed episodes!  This week on Ready 2 Retro, we're diving into 1993's "Addams Family Values"— the sequel that somehow gets even weirder, funnier and arguably better! Returning once again is our spooky buddy, Nic Cowan, and he helps Max and Chelsea dig into the history behind the film, revisit some of their all-time favorite lines and tackle an important question: Which version of the Addams Family moive reigns supreme?  This episode is so filled with so much fun that it would even make any camper from Camp Chippewa jealous! Nic Cowan: @undeadguy The Surf Ninjas Shop ready2retro.com

It's time to get creepy and kooky as Ready 2 Retro celebrates the 35th Anniversary of "The Addams Family" (1991). Returning to R2R is Nic Cowan as he brings his love for all things spooky and shares why this movie was so influential for him growing up!  In the episode we cover the origins of the asentric family, history of the film and why the Addams Family still holds up to today's standards.  This episode is guranteed to be "a review to die for" because Ready 2 Retro puts the "fun" in funeral! Nic Cowan: @undeadguy The Surf Ninjas Shop ready2retro.com

It is May 8th which means The Ready 2 Retro Podcast has turned 6 years old! Listen to Max as he has an update about the future of R2R and what to expect for Season 7!

For the first time ever, Ready 2 Retro recorded an album listening party! Jesse from @heartgodmedia joins Max as the two of them listen to every track of Dashboard Confessional's "Dusk and Summer" to celebrate its 20th anniversary.  Hear why this album was the epitome of Max and Jesse's era in high school. They also discuss the band's history, the genius of Chris Carrabba's song making abilities and the appeal of emo music in the early 2000s.  All this and more and as always, "We're Ready 2 Retro...Are You?" www.ready2retro.com Heartgodmedia is now on Youtube! Visit here for the link!

Join Max and Jesse from @heartgodmedia as they share about their favorite Top 5 concerts/shows they've ever attended...thus far. From hip-hop to pop punk, "The Princess of Pop" to "Macca", this episode covers a large variety of genres spanning over the last couple of decades!  From unexpected small-venue magic to full-blown arena chaos… this one gets personal and revered. ready2retro.com Heartgodmedia is now on Youtube! Visit here for the link!

Episode 220 of Ready 2 Retro brings you a conversation with working actor Rob Brownstein. Rob is an acting coach and professional actor who has been in projects including "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Blonde", "Modern Family", "Straight Outta Compton", "Argo", "The Office", "The O.C.", "Gimore Girls", dozens of commercials (some running even now) and so many more! Join us as Rob Brownstein shares his love for community, basketball, coaching actors and the importance of connecting with others.  ready2retro.com  Visit Rob Brownstein's Acting Class here  Rob Brownstein's IMDB Page

With the unfortunate passing of the icon that is Catherine O’Hara, Ready 2 Retro dedicated an entire episode highlighting her personal life, key roles of her career and why this comedic legend will always be missed! ready2retro.com

Happy Valentine's Day!  Returning to Ready 2 Retro for this special episode is Max's wife, Jasmine! The episode begins with two of them sharing a life update as they navigate the aftermath of the Eaton Fire from 2025. After that, the episode is all about the 30th Anniversary of Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" (1996)! Max and Jasmine discuss the iconic style to this film, how it differs from other adaptations, the stellar cast, the amazing soundtrack and how dreamy young Leonardo DiCaprio was!  "The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head and join with all in grieving for the dead. For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo." ready2retro.com

This is part 2 of our conversation about Ready 2 Retro's Top 10 Movies of 2025. Joining the conversation with Max and Chelsea is Max's coworker David who is one of the biggest film buffs you'll ever meet! Part 1 is here if you missed it ready2retro.com