Retroist Podcast

This week's podcast is all about the David Crane masterpiece, Pitfall! This Activision game was one of the best games for the Atari 2600 and I just loved it. On the show we talk about its creator, history, ports, sequels and other places that Pitfall! has popped up outside of Video Games. I am not alone this week. Jonathan is back with another Retro Rewind. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

Today's show about that quintessential 1980s detective show, Magnum P.I. We talk about the shows creation, the actors and characters, and the future of the Magnum character. This being metagirl's favorite TV show, she contributed not one, but two top 5 lists for this week's show. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

I feel so clever, the Halloween show is episode number 31. How cool is that? Oh well. Today's show is a little different. Instead of the normal retro pop culture subject discussion, I have asked various contributors to share with me Halloween memories and stories. I am joined by Jonathan from Rotting Flesh Radio, Christopher Tupa from ctupa.com, the Zerbinator, Shellinator, and Joebinator from ZerbinCAST, metagirl from the Retroist Podcast, Brian Boone from Love Hate Society and of course retroist.com and Kill Screen aka Tom who is a big part of retroist.com. It was all going swimmingly until an uninvited guest showed up at the Retroist Studio I have here at my place. Triumph quickly turns to tragedy and my life will never be the same. Despite that, it was a really fun show to put together (felt like doing a old time holiday special) and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss "The Retroist Halloween Special". You can find the forums at http://forum.retroist.com/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

Today's show is all about the John Carpenter classic, "Halloween". We talk about the conception, creation and reception of this horror classic. We discuss the actors involved, its abbreviated shooting schedule, the great music it has and of course its legacy of sequels and remakes. Jonathan is back again with a great Halloween tinged Retro Rewind that you are going to enjoy. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Carpenter's "Halloween" and the Halloween Podcast. You can find the forums at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the Halloween TV classic, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." We talk about the creator of the Peanuts, Charles Schultz. We explore the origin of animated peanuts and trace the trajectory of the special, including it references in popular culture. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown". You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the amazing 80s horror film, "A Nightmare on Elm Street." We talk about the movie's creator, Wes Craven and how he came up with the idea for Freddy and the Nightmare concept. We talk about the production, the stars, its jump to other media and a whole lot more. We are very luck this week. Jonathan has an interview with Nightmare Star, Heather Langenkamp . Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the Twilight Zone's oft overlooked younger brother, Night Gallery. We talk about the shows creator, Rod Serling, the controversies around the show's production and syndication, the music and the shows ever-changing format. Jonathan is back with a Halloween tinged Retro Rewind and metagirl is back with a great new Top 5 List. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Night Gallery. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the board game classic, Monopoly. We talk about its convoluted development process. We talk about its expansions, spin-offs and variants. Peachy and Darren are back with a review of every Monopoly game ever made for gaming consoles and we have a few surprises. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the late 70s Arcade Classic "Space Invaders". We talk about the company that built it, Taito. We talk about its influences and its legacy. How it did in Japan and the US and the differences with the various versions. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

On this week's show we talk about the 1980s mini-series phenomenon "V". We talk about how the series was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences. metagirl is back with the top 5 list, Kill Screen reviews the movie "Plan 9 from Outer Space" and Peachy and Darren chime in with a review of the V video game. As always, tt was a fun show to put together and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss V. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

Well we finally did it, a podcast on the video game classic, Donkey Kong. On today's show we talk about how the game was conceived, its massive success and its many many influences. Jonathan is back with the Retro Rewind and Kill Screen talks about all those cool Donkey Kong toys and collectibles. It was a fun show to put together and I hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Donkey Kong. You can find them at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. The above art was again provided by Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

As you can see from the above art, we are adding a brand new feature to the podcast. Artist/Illustrator Christoper Tupa has joined the Retroist Team and will be including an illustration with each podcast. As you can see, the art evokes a perfect blend of whimsy and nostalgia. I am thrilled to have him aboard. To see more of Christopher's work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. Today's show is about the 1980s TV action classic, Knight Rider. We talk about how the show was conceived, the characters and how well it did. We also discuss its many spin offs (including the most current) and the upcoming motion picture. Jonathan is back with the Retro Rewind and Kill Screen talks about all those cool Knight Rider toys and collectibles. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

Today's show is about the 1980s television classic, Mr. Belvedere. We talk about the origin of the Belvedere character, his transition from book to movie to television. We also talk some of the best episodes, the actors and the show's reception. metagirl is back with and illuminating top 5 list and Jonathan brings a real treat this week, an exclusive interview with Marsha Owens herself Ilene Graff. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. Just a reminder, we launched a forum system here at the Retroist so join in the discussion at the podcast discussion thread. For more information about Ilene Graff please stop by The Official Ilene Graff website. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 (ogg format)

Today's show is about the 1980s horror classic, Friday the 13th. We talk about the brains behind the film, its story, production and how well it did on the box office. metagirl is back with the top 5 list, KillScreen256 has a review of NES version of Friday the 13th and Jonathan is back with a jam packed Retro Rewind. It was a fun show to put together, we hope you enjoy it. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. The episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 Episode Mirror #3 (ogg format)

Today's show is about the often overlook console, the Sega Master System. We talka bout the evolution of the system, its struggles and triumphs and of course the games. metagirl is back with the top 5 list. KillScreen256 wows us with system info and collector facts. Jonathan has escaped from the game grid of Tron and is launching a brand new segment called Retro Rewind. We have a new podcaster this week, Brian Boone, takes a peak at the wacky and wonderful in the world of Sega Games. It is a jam-packed show. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. Got an idea for a top 5 list? Email metagirl at metagirl@retroist.com. You can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. The episode has recently been moved offsite. Click the link below or one of the mirrors to download it. If you are interested in hosting a mirror of this episode, please drop me an email at retroist@retroist.com with the URL of the file. Episode Mirror #1 Episode Mirror #2 Episode Mirror #3 (ogg format)