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Jason and Mickey return with a follow up to our Top 5 Happy Meal Toys episode. First, Jason mourns the loss of World Market, but then Mickey picks up the mood but giving his first reactions to Disney+. Then, it's time for the latest Recurrent Events headlines including:G.I. Joe: War on Cobra mobile gameWWE Ice Cream BarsZach returning to Saved By the Bell rebootSupermarket Sweep returning to ABCOur TRN Time Machine segment this week sponsored by RetroDaze.Org takes a look back at fast food! Our Happy Meal episode was such a hit that we are going back to revisit our favorite Kids Meal Toys from other restaurants. Toys from Pizza Hut, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King and more made our lists and we can't wait to talk about them! Plus, we read listener feedback on the topic that we requested on social media prior to the show. And before we go we'll tell you about a few things to look forward to this week on The Retro Network.Interact with us on social media by finding @TRNsocial on like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with hosts Jason (@RD80s) and Mickey (@yesterdayville) on Twitter. If you enjoy the TRN Podcast and others in the channel like WIZARDS: The Podcast Guide to Comics and Sequelquest, please leave a 5-star rating in your favorite app.Support us on Patreon for free bonus content including the new Drive-In '95 series coming soon and the latest outtakes shows. You'll also find some behind the scenes content exclusive for our paid supporters. Consider backing us this week starting at just $2!The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!

SequelQuest Rewind | A Sequel to The 5th Element | EP35 (From March 2017)Calling all aliens! Are you green? How green? Green enough to travel to the far reaches of the universe with Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element! This week the SequelQuest crew is bringing their ideas for an alien space adventure sequel to the 1997 Luc Besson sci-fi film, that for some reason never turned into a franchise.The wild supporting characters in The Fifth Element from Chris Tucker's Ruby Rod to shapeshifting Mangalors provide endless storytelling possibilities, but which way will Adam, Jeff, Justin and Jeramy take the series? Will Ruby Rod be president? Will Leeloo and Korben give birth to a universe saving chosen one? How about a mash-up with another famous film hero you never saw coming?Listen now and get in on the fun that only SequelQuest can bring!  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended. 

Happy New Year! Jason and Mickey's first podcast of the year is a preview of all the retro stuff coming in 2020. First, we catch up on last week's holiday and then discuss a few recent Recurrent Events headlines including:$10,000 Millenium Falcon bounce houseMasters of the WWE Universe toylineVinyl record sales surpass CDs in 2019Arcade1up 3/4 scale pinball machinesWe reverse the TRN Time Machine segment this week to look into the future! Our Recurrent Events 2020 Preview is an extensive month-by-month look at movies, TV shows, music, video games, and collectibles coming out this year! We also briefly talk about some recurring content that TRN will be featuring in 2020.  In between segments you'll hear a synthwave cover of The Mandalorian theme by YSSY we found this past week. Finally, we'll read back some recent feedback and tease some new content coming to The Retro Network this week!Interact with us on social media by finding @TRNsocial on like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with hosts Jason (@RD80s) and Mickey (@yesterdayville) on Twitter. If you enjoy the TRN Podcast and others in the channel like WIZARDS: The Podcast Guide to Comics and Sequelquest, please leave a 5-star rating in your favorite app.Support us on Patreon for free bonus content including our outtakes shows plus some behind the scenes content exclusively for our paid supporters. Consider backing us this week starting at just $2!The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!

SequelQuest Rewind | Completing the TRON Trilogy | EP72 (From April 2018)Greetings, Programs. Now booting up the SequelQuest podcast for your listening pleasure. In 1982 the world was not ready for the expedition into the computer world of Tron with Jeff Bridges, but flash forward nearly 30 years later to Tron: Legacy in 2010 and the digital landscape of our world made The Grid feel like another day at the office.The visual spectacle of the Tron movies brought cutting edge computer graphics into the cinematic landscape in an unforgettable way with light cycles races, Solar Sailor rides and the Master Control Program. Unfortunately the Tron train seems to be stuck at the station as the Walt Disney Company focuses more on their Marvel and Star Wars properties.But what about the many characters, designs and philosophical concepts of The Grid? Have no fear, SequelQuest is ready to continue the story of Kevin Flynn with our pitches for Tron 3. Along with our guest host, Michael Cannetti entering the games, Adam, Jeff and Jeramy get deep into the history and future that is possible for a third Tron film.You are now ready to listen to the SequelQuest podcast. End of Line.  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended. 

In the debut episode of WIZARDS, Adam & Michael dig into the first issue of Wizard magazine from September 1991 to discuss James Cameron’s failed Spider-Man film, Marvel Universe trading cards, Detective Comics Annual #4, variant covers of Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man #1 and more. 

The final TRN Podcast episode of 2019 reflects on the best things from the year! We begin with our Christmas experience from the previous week including some of the gifts we received. Then we discuss a few Recurrent Events headlines including:Coca-Cola's new subscription service.Arby's testing new brunch sandwiches.Super 7's My Pet Monster Reaction figures.Cartoon Network's Thundercats Road animated series is happening after all.Our TRN Time Machine segment reflect on our personal favorites from 2019 including movies, TV shows, streaming channels, food, music, and comics. We also remember some nostalgia we experienced for the first time and also some mind jolts we weren't prepared for. Then we look back at the first year of TRN and some of our most popular articles and podcasts.In between segments you'll hear some Bob Rivers Christmas parody songs including "Sled Zeppelin" and "I Am Santa Claus." Finally, we'll wrap everything up with new content coming to The Retro Network and your feedback!Interact with us on social media by finding @TRNsocial on like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with hosts Jason (@RD80s) and Mickey (@yesterdayville) on Twitter. If you enjoy the TRN Podcast and others in the channel like Sequelquest and TRN Game Night, please leave a 5-star rating in your favorite app.Support us on Patreon for free bonus content including our outtakes shows plus some behind the scenes content exclusively for our paid supporters. Consider backing us this week starting at just $2!The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!

SequelQuest Rewind | A Polar Express Sequel | Lost Christmas Episode (From February 2016)Hey, we found one more present under the tree! Yep, it's Christmas in February (2016) with this lost episode of SequelQuest. We felt you had waited long enough for this dash of holiday cheer, so we dusted off the snow and got it started.Everybody knows the classic children's book, The Polar Express, but what about the 2004 motion capture film adaptation by Robert Zemeckis? If you like Tom Hanks playing multiple CGI characters, each creepier than the last or Aerosmith as Rock n' Roll Elves at The North Pole, then this was the movie for you.So what could a sequel to The Polar Express be about? This episode really goes off the rails, so listen now!  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended. 

SequelQuest Rewind | A Star Wars Story Pitch-off | EP62 (From December 2017)Star Wars fans worldwide have been anticipating the return of Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi, with Mark Hamill returning to his iconic role. But there are endless stories to be told in a galaxy far, far away and that's where SequelQuest comes in. With the Walt Disney Studios promising 1 new Star Wars film every year, they've begun giving individual characters their own films, so Jeff and Adam invited Star Wars superfan, Garen along to help pitch ideas for spin-off films that highlight characters who don't necessarily wield a lightsaber. After reminiscing about their favorite Star Wars memories from movies, toys and even run-ins with members of the cast, our brave podcasters share new cinematic stories featuring your favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett, Ewoks and even a background character who had become more popular than you can imagine. So listen now to our Star Wars Spinoff Spectacular and take your step into a larger world with SequelQuest.  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Music: Star Wars: Main Theme by John Williams (Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/star-wars-main-title/62402185?i=62401977)Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended. 

It's Christmas Eve and we are gifting our second Outtakes and Stories episode that was previously exclusive to our Patreon page! Before we take you behind the scenes of TRN Podcast, we first have a special Christmas message to pass along to our listeners. We also discuss our plans for Christmas this year, a couple traditions around the holiday, and even a brief review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.Then, you'll get to hear our outtakes, screw ups, and off-the-cuff stories that happen during our podcast recording sessions. We hope you'll enjoy! If you want more, we've released four behind-the-scenes episodes in all on Patreon so click over and support us at the $2 level to unlock our latest bonus content. You'll also get access to our Slack channel and also find more retro articles even beyond what is posted on The Retro Network website.The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!

SequelQuest | A Sequel to ELF | EP113Happy Holidays from SequelQuest! In this episode we fill your stocking with a trio of peppermint laced pitches for a sequel to the 2003 Jon Favreau Christmas comedy ELF starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel. How will Buddy The Elf save Christmas this time?What do a Turkey tyrant, evil mermaids and the Bermuda Triangle have to do with this yuletide adventure? Listen now and find out!Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended.

Christmas is approaching and this week's TRN Podcast is a deep dive into the holiday season from 30 years ago! We forego our usual Recurrent Events segment to give you an episode-long trip back to 1989 in the TRN Time Machine. Along with special guest Chad E. Young of HorrorMovieBBQ.com, we will be taking a virtual shopping spree through the 1989 Sears Wishbook!We invite you to play along by visiting WishBookWeb.com (where we found scans of the catalog) and let us know who compiled the best list for Santa! We'll be choosing from several different categories including toys, clothing, jewelry, bedroom, recreation, Christmas, VHS tapes, and two random items over the entire book. After we review our lists, we'll dive back into the book for some more random fun items and oddities. Finally, we'll wrap things up with what you can find on The Retro Network website this Christmas season.Leave us your feedback by finding us on social media @TRNsocial on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also connect directly with hosts Jason (@RD80s), Mickey (@yesterdayville), and guest Chad (@horrormoviebbq) on Twitter.If you enjoy the TRN Podcast and others in the channel like Sequelquest and TRN Game Night, please leave a 5-star rating in your favorite app. Support us on Patreon for free bonus content including our outtakes shows exclusively for our paid supporters. Consider backing us this week starting at just $2!The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!*Warning: Our excitement led to a few expletives in this episode so it is marked explicit. 

SequelQuest Rewind | A Home Alone Franchise Sequel | EP31 Happy Holidays from SequelQuest!It's been over 25 years since Macaulay Culkin won our affection by defeating the goofy duo of Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as the Wet Bandits in the classic Christmas comedy Home Alone.Did you know that there have been 4 sequels to the original film by Chris Columbus? If not, we don't blame you.Jeff, Jeramy and Adam discarded all but Home Alone 2: Lost In New York when imagining the continuing holiday misadventures of the McAllister family.So how does a Home Alone sequel play out in a world of cell phones and social media? Listen now and discover the fun of our SequelQuest Holiday Special!  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended. 

In this preview episode of WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics, you'll hear the origin story of how your nerdy hosts, Adam and Michael, discovered the joys of superheroes, comic books, & Wizard magazine in the 1990's! The show launches January 2020, so subscribe to The Retro Network podcast feed now.

This week's TRN Podcast is another break from the normal format in order to bring you two special segments. First, enjoy the RetroStreaming Guide for December 2019 sponsored by our friends at the Broadbandsearch.Net website. Our guide features the latest retro content found on both premium and free streaming services. Then, the TRN Drive-In returns screening National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! Jason takes the wheel providing what could be the most comprehensive review of the classic 1989 movie starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid. You'll hear facts and box office stats, what-ifs, some unique award nominations, and a Did You Know segment that pretty much guarantees you'll learn something new about the movie, cast, or crew.We asked our listeners to provide feedback on the movie and we'll be reading back your favorite lines and comments as we end the podcast. We'll also reveal our plans to make the TRN Drive-In a monthly feature. Leave us your feedback about the podcast in particular or the movie by finding us on social media @TRNsocial on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also connect directly with hosts Jason (@RD80s) and Mickey (@yesterdayville) on Twitter.If you enjoy the TRN Podcast and others in the channel like Sequelquest and TRN Game Night, please leave a 5-star rating in your favorite app. Support us on Patreon for free bonus content including our outtakes shows exclusively for our paid supporters. Consider backing us this week starting at just $2!The Retro Network Podcast is proudly hosted on Podbean. Subscribe to The Retro Network Podcast Channel on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more!*Warning: While we strive to keep our podcast channel marked as clean for our listeners, this episode is explicit due to language involved with spouting lines from Christmas Vacation.

SequelQuest Rewind | A Die Hard Franchise Sequel | EP55 John McClane is back in saddle again on the latest episode of the SequelQuest podcast. The Die Hard movie franchise is one of the most iconic 80's action film franchises with 5 cinematic adventures that have spanned nearly 30 years. Saving hostages in a Los Angeles high rise from a gang of international thieves led by Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber is what made Bruce Willis a superstar, entertaining millions worldwide.Since then we've seen McClane Die Harder in an airport, Die Hard With A Vengeance on the streets of NYC, Live Free or Die Hard against cyber terrorists and even decide it was A Good Day To Die Hard on the post Soviet Union streets of Russia. So what's next for John McClane? That's what Adam, Jeff and Jeramy we're challenged to do by our special guest Michael Cannetti as we pitched a 6th installment in the Die Hard Series.Is it time for John McClane to pass his talent for being the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time to the next generation? Letting Mary Elizabeth Winstead or Jai Courtney take on the bad guys? Or does Bruce Willis have one more adventure in him before he rides off into the sunset? The ideas are explosive and you'll never see what's coming next!Discover the personal connection that 2 of our hosts have to the Die Hard films as we discuss filming locations, memorabilia and even find out who was roommates with Argyle the Limo Driver. It's all here in this action packed episode of SequelQuest. Yippee-Ki-Yay, podcast listener!  Stream our SequelQuest Back Catalogue from the links below or find the show on the NEW TRN Feed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean, SoundCloud and more.SequelQuest Back Catalogue:NEW! Now on Spotify as well! https://spoti.fi/2IrmZOFiTunes http://apple.co/2qJQwuxGooglePodcasts http://bit.ly/2qwIkl7Soundcloud http://bit.ly/2p28pILTuneIn http://bit.ly/2pKRWWfStitcher http://bit.ly/2BJaBGmPodbean http://bit.ly/2nqSQHzNEW TheRetroNetwork Feed:TRN Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TRNpodFeed Credits:Intro MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittMusic: Bensound.com "Instinct"Exit MusicMusic: "Let's Go Back" performed by Donovan RaittTechnical Producer: Jeramy HubbardSocial Media Producer: Adam Pope & Jeramy HubbardWebsite: http://theretronetwork.comWebsite: http://sequelquestpod.comTwitter: @SQPodTwitter: @TRNsocialInstagram: @ SequelQuestFacebook: SequelquestAll rights to the individual Intellectual Properties discussed on SequelQuest are under the ownership of their respective current owners, no copyright infringement is intended.