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2026 is flyin' by folks. November already! For this month, the podcast is all about the SATURDAYS, and first up, in Episode 51, we're throwing it back to the GOLDEN ERA of Wrestling, and a groundbreaking (at the time) show that brought new eyes to a product that was really considered a sideshow. Saturday Night's Main Event, a show airing on NBC beginning in 1985, showcased many of the "over the top" and "larger than life" characters of Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation. Ken and Chad are reflecting back on the show, the matches, the wrestlers, the storylines, the angles, and everything in between, with a look at their personal TOP 5 Episodes of SNME. Will the guys match any of their picks? Tune in and find out! ReCurrent Events:Ken-Judge won't dismiss McRib class-action lawsuit against McDonald'sChad-Jeffrey Dollmer Red Band Trailer Unleashes a Possessed Killer Doll in New Horror Movie Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Hello Listeners!  In this special "twofer" episode of "The Retro Resurgence Podcast" - we've got several things on the agenda. First, it's Ken's turn to book our annual Halloween Supershow- where we feature several "seasonally appropriate" segments for Spooky SZN. We watch and discuss a couple of fun retro Halloween commercials, we then highlight a scary or spooky video game from the past, we each discuss a haunting or spooky hometown legends, and finally we randomly choose an old episode of "The Simpsons" Halloween Anthology Series "Treehouse of Horror" and examine the episode in detail. Lastly, in honor our our milestone 50th Episode, we playback four audio submissions of some of our close pals in the retro community, as well as share our own favorite Halloween memories, and close the show by picking a winner for our 50th Episode Giveaway Prize Pack - 4 Halloween-themed items from our own personal collections. We'd also like to thank you - our listeners- for your support with 50 episodes in the book. We hope to be even better with our next 50! Ken & Chad's Retro Halloween Commercials:90s HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIA Pepsi and Doritos Halloween Commercial (1993)Halloween safety tips with Jack-o-lantern PSA (1985)Freddy Krueger Hotline Commercial (1989)Casper Pepsi Commercial (1995) Spooky Hometown Legends:Ken- Pritchard Park - Ghost MapChad- Light Road - Summerville, SC Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Happy Halloween!  On this BONUS EPISODE of Wide World of Toys, host Ken is getting into the spirit of SPOOKY SEASON by giving his personal Top 10 List of Spooky Toy Lines from the 80s and 90s! So turn down the lights, grab your old toy catalog, light that Jack O'Lantern and let's journey down those haunted toy aisles of the past! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

The 1980's and 1990's were (in Ken and Chad's humble opinions) the best era to grow up in, and the video game industry hit some major highs and lows during this stretch of time. The guys dive into the poorly planned and designed, or just plain forgotten consoles of the past. Thanks to this thing called the Internet, Ken and Chad are taking you (and themselves) to school. Will they match their picks? There's a chance here that they discuss a total of ten lost and forgotten home video game consoles. What were so special about these systems initially? Was the hype for each one warranted? (Obviously not!) Why did these systems fail? Video Game Console class is in session, and in Episode 49, the guys do some hardcore digging into these "not so great" 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit Gaming Consoles! Thanks to these sites for some great info and history of the mentioned consoles:Video Game Console Library | LINKYouTube - The 8-Bit Guy | LINKYouTube - Classic Game Room | LINK ReCurrent Events:Chad- R.I.P. to Dennis Haskins - Saved by the Bell's Principal Richard BeldingKen- Gizmo returns in first ‘Gremlins 3’ teaser — with some bad news Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

The Retro Resurgence Podcast will celebrate Episode 50 soon!!  This episode will also be Chad and Ken's Annual Halloween Extravaganza Episode as well!  The guys are marking this special occasion by doing a special GIVEAWAY that will include an epic prize pack of great Halloween themed items!  Don't miss it! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

It's our first ever "Half" episode - and it's an important one! In Episode 48.5, we get right down to brass tax. No special segments here - just Chad, Ken, and Gary choosing the matchups of each of the 4 Winners to crown the eventual winner of the Greatest Weird Al Yankovic Parody Song of All-Time. 64 songs have come through the pipeline - 4 Remain. If this is your first time tuning into the Podcast, see how we got here by going back to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, or Part 4 of the #WeirdAl Tournament and take a listen to those before diving into this episode. Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Episode 48 of the Retro Resurgence has the Final Tournament Bracket where 16 more of Weird Al's Greatest Parody Songs do battle in the "Uncle Nutsy's Clubhouse Division". Once again, we're joined by friend of the show Pitfall Gary of Gen X Archives helping us decide the matchups. If you haven't heard Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode. ReCurrent Events:Chad-Wendy's original yellow packaging is coming backKen-Star Wars and Marvel Confirm First-Ever Crossover: Here's What We Know Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Let's go Digging! Join Ken and Chad on this special episode, #47, of the Retro Resurgence Podcast. For the first time, the RR Podcast comes at you in audio form AS WELL AS a vodcast over on our YouTube channel. Listen (or watch) as the guys also tackle a first time show format - an eBay Dig!  We're on the hunt for the some of the most unique, strangest, and in some cases, down right weirdest wrestling merchandise of all time.  We scour the endless eBay auction listings to find what strange pieces of wrestling memorabilia are out there waiting to smash that "BUY IT NOW" button. Come along and join us for this fun, wacky ride in Episode 47! ReCurrent Events:Chad- Bat bites Ozzy Osbourne’s head off in first look at gory tribute to Prince of Darkness - Entertainment WeeklyKen- Transformers Officially Announces Peter Cullen’s Final Optimus Prime Performance Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Yo Adrian! Episode 46 of the #RRPod comin' at ya! Ken and Chad are taking the Rocky Movie Franchise (from the original Rocky from 1976 all the way through "Rocky Balboa" in 2006 but not including the Creed movies) and ranking their favorites from #1 thru #6. Along the way, we analyze each movie in detail, discuss some of the great characters and opponents throughout the series, and discuss the impact Rocky has had on film and pop culture. It's all things Rocky in Episode 46! ReCurrent Events:Chad-Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler Set for Joseph Kosinski Miami Vice '85Ken-Watch Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool | Netflix Official Site One Stop Shop For Everything RockyRocky Balboa's Winning Speech | ROCKY II Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

We're back from Summer Break, and beginning the 2nd Half of 2026 Ken and Chad debate and discuss the career and filmography of Kevin Bacon. It's a Rushmore episode of the podcast - what four Kevin Bacon films belong up there on the mountain? Did we get it right or wrong? Have a listen, and then hit us up on any of our outlets. ReCurrent Events Links:Savannah Bananas "Rookie of the Year" Parody from July 2026: Link 1 | Link 2 Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Hope all of you listeners are enjoying your summer. Ken and Chad here interrupting this regularly scheduled break to drop in a BONUS SHOW. We called in our "Loyal Listener" Jerospace a.k.a. Jeremy to help us go down the rabbit hole of board games. It's another ABC show, and the guys go roundtable and discuss board games beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Give it listen at the pool, on the beach, or in the shade during your summer season. We'll be back in August with Episode 45! As referenced in the show, Board Game Geek is a valuable tool to research and look up information on any board game ever! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Yes, Episode 44 isn't dropping on our normal Friday "AM" timeslot, instead, this episode will hit your feeds in the evening time, in what Ken and Chad are dubbing their first "Friday Night Trivia" show. It's the last show before the guys take their annual "Summer Break", and much like last year, the competitive juices are flowing. Dishing out the questions is none other than the 80's connoisseur himself "Old School Tim" (@OldSchool80s). The guys traverse through 7 distinct categories of 1980's sports, music, movies, television, politics and more. The first to 14 wins- who'll take home the crown in this rousing round of 80's pop culture trivia. Sit back, crack open a cold one, and let the games begin! Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Episode 43 sees the guys doing Part 3 of the ongoing Weird Al Yankovic Greatest Parody Song Bracket Tournament. Once again, Pitfall Gary is here to break any stalemates in the matchups. 16 more songs do battle to in the "Wheel of Fish" Division. Which song will come out on top? Listen and Find Out. If you haven't heard Part 1 and Part 2 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode. ReCurrent Events:KEN: Netflix's Scooby-Doo reboot reveals full cast amid Scooby backlashCHAD: ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday - Barrett Media Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com

Episode 42 has Ken and Chad going back to the Mount Rushmore format. The topic - focusing on celebrities known by "three names" in the world of Television, Movies, and Music. The guys discuss and debate their picks to try to come up with a consensus for each. Recurrent Events:KEN: Nintendo X Lego Announce a Deluxe Donkey Kong SetCHAD: Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in a Betty Boop Feature Film Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!

Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master - the Muscles from Brussels. It's Jean-Claude Van Damme Time! The guys discuss and debate their personal Top Five JCVD Movies (with 1 Honorable Mention) and share their overall thoughts, some JCVD trivia, and more on this high-flyin', action packed episode. Recurrent Events:KEN: PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks - Official Teaser Trailer - IGNCHAD: The Pizza Hut Book-It Program Epic Split // Volvo Commercial // Jean-Claude Van Damme Follow us on our Social Media Channels. IG: instagram.com/theretroresurgenceX/Twitter: x.com/RetroResurgenceEmail: [email protected]: youtube.com/@RetroResurgence-PodWebsite: theretroresurgence.com Give us a Rating and 5 Star Review on your podcast platform of choice!