Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast

Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Preparation can be stressful, so Enjoy Stuff helps you with some choices. Which way will you go?

Choose Your Own Adventure books are so much fun. It’s a different story every time, just like Thanksgiving. So we decided to plan the perfect Retro-Giving by letting you pick which of our favorite retro parts of the holiday will impress your relatives and keep everyone guessing (and sometimes running for the antacids)

News

George Takei announces a very cool graphic memoir! 

Wanna buy the original recording console used by the Beatles when they recorded Abbey Road? Now you can. 

Only Murders in the Building renewed for Season 5

Weezer releases new Blue Album Arcade Game in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary

RIP Legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs as he finished up the latest season of Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez nailed it again along with a plethora of other stars populating season 4. And now that we know there’s going to be a season 5, you can bet there will be a cliffhanger ending. Shua checked out the new Robert Zemeckis movie “Here” with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. A movie that takes place in one place where the camera doesn’t move. The story moves back and forth through time, stringing together a story of the house and the families that lived there. Not the strongest story, but definitely worth experiencing. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits the 2007 Will Smith apocalypse/zombie movie “I am Legend”. The third movie to adapt the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. It has some great stuff throughout, despite changing the ending significantly.  Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Thanksgiving! 

There’s so much preparation expected for Thanksgiving. Food, decorations, what to wear…It can be overwhelming. It all seemed so much easier when we were kids. So maybe that’s the answer; a Retro Thanksgiving! And what better way to do that than a Choose Your Own Adventure? We will look at the perfect Thanksgiving locations, clothing, food, and TV specials. It’s up to you to choose. It’s a fun and Thankful way to plan your holiday on Enjoy Stuff!

Would you do a Retro Thanksgiving? What were your choices? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Over the river and through the woods” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

60 years ago, a pilot for Star Trek began filming. Would it be a success, or would it fall flat and not get picked up. The answer to both is YES! This week we look back at the original series and some of our favorite moments on Enjoy Stuff!

Let’s look back at the beginnings of one of the most successful franchises to ever be created. Beam up for Star Trek, the Original Series.  

News

A new Stranger Things/Dungeons & Dragons crossover comic will feature Eddie Munson

There are now seven new frog species named after Star Trek captains. 

We have information on Star Trek: Section 31, Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks

We found a fun A&W commercial featuring Star Trek

RIP to Star Trek co-creator Jeri Taylor and legendary actress Teri Garr

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua is trying to get through all the great things he’s been enjoying the last couple months. And in the meantime he’s been listening to some Christmas music. And NO! He’s not ashamed of it at all. Jay has been watching a series on Peacock called The Resort. It’s an interesting mystery that stars Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper about a couple that make some interesting finds on a resort island. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week Sci-Fi Saturdays returns. Jay examines the 2007 space movie Sunshine. The movie is about a group of astronauts that are reigniting the sun, but what’s more interesting is the impressive cast. Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, Benedict Wong, and Chris Evans are among the big names that are found in this movie that has drifted into obscurity.  Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy TV! 

When Gene Roddenberry was trying to get Star Trek off the ground, it took a lot of convincing of executives, the help of influential stars, and a lot of reworking of ideas, stories, and characters. They created the pilot and it wasn’t quite up to the standards that would manage to get it on the air. But eventually, the classic episodes we know and love did find their way to our TVs. Much has been written about and discussed about it’s legacy and influence, and we share some of the episodes that made it special to us. Brace for impact and get ready to explore Star Trek the original series. 

Do you enjoy the original Star Trek? Which episodes do you like? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Boldly go!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Halloween is finally here! And that means plenty of scares to be had. What scares us the most? We look at some of the most feared experiences among kids and adults. Plus, we ask each other to make a choice between two scary situations. It's a slightly terrifying show on Enjoy Stuff!

Hey, wanna see something really scary? People love to get scared. But everyone’s different. What scares you?

News

If you like retro games, you’ll love the Super Pocket gaming system

We have the scoop on new Star Wars from New York Comic Con

Godzilla: Minus One is coming back to theaters

Ke Huy Quan returns as the leading man in Love Hurts

If you have a Rivian car, you can dress it up in a sweet retro costume for Halloween

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been powering through his 31 Days of Horror and found a gem with the Irish horror/comedy 2012 movie Grabbers. It’s a lot like Tremors, but with more Ireland and more drinking. It was scary, funny, and entertaining. Shua couldn’t wait to watch the documentary ¡Casa Bonita mi Amor! It’s the story of South Park creator Trey Parker buying his favorite childhood destination, the famous Mexican restaurant Casa Bonita. Turns out this was Shua’s place of employment for 23 years, so he was really interested. 

31 Days of Horror

Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features:

28.House (1977)

29.Nope (2022)

30.Train to Busan (2016)

31.Halloween II (1981)

Read them now at RetroZap.com 

Enjoy Being Scared! 

You can’t deny that people can’t seem to get enough of getting scared. Psychologists think that there might be a reason that we keep coming back to spooky situations. And it may just help us survive. After examining exactly what happens when something frightening happens, we start to examine our own fears. 

Then the fun begins. What’s better than talking about scary things? Making you pick from two different scary things. We run down the list of the most prominent fears and ask you which one you’d rather experience. Can you get through the whole show with the lights off? Come find out!

What scares you? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Wanna see something really scary?” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

What magical profession has been around longer than just about any other? Witches! This week we look at the history of those magical maidens and some of the more popular interpretations of them on Enjoy Stuff. 

Where do witches come from? And who are some of the most famous? Tune in and find out!

News

Henry Cavill joins the live action Voltron movie

Wendy’s kids meals have fun Halloween characters with a donation to charity

Gladiator II is the latest movie to get a cool popcorn bucket

TRON: Catalyst is the newest video game being released from the Grid

There’s a cool new LEGO lightsaber, complete with a Kyber crystal

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua was not ready for prime time when he saw the new movie Saturday Night. It’s the tale of the first, hectic night of the long running NBC skit comedy show Saturday Night Live. While not being 100% accurate, it is very informative and extremely entertaining with good performances of the legendary comedians and others involved in the creation of this American icon. Jay is Enjoying the HBO dramatic series The Penguin, an origin story of the classic DC comics Batman villain. Colin Farrell’s amazing transformation into the title character is phenomenal. 

31 Days of Horror

Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features:

21.Empire of the Ants (1977)

22.Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

23.Lake Placid (1999) 

24.Ticks (1993)

25.Tremors (1990) 

26.The Mist (2007) [Sci-Fi]

27.Black Sunday (1960) 

Read them now at RetroZap.com 

Enjoy Witches! 

For hundreds of years witches have been the source of stories and fear. But the origins and creators of these fears are way scarier than what might have been actual practicing witches. A written record of a witch dates back almost 3000 years ago. In the mid 1400s some really ignorant and cowardly men wrote a book that created a hysteria of violence towards women who they accused of practicing witchcraft (whether they were or not)

Have we become wiser and more evolved today? Well, probably not. But we have a ton of witch characters in TV, books, and movies that can entertain us and even make us question the wisdom of how we treat others. Classic characters like Elphaba and Glenda from Wizard of Oz have lasted generations. Cartoon favorites like Maleficent, Broomhilda, and Sabrina gave us opportunities to laugh at the characters as kids. 

Then, at the end of the 20th century, the characters in Harry Potter truly showed that witches could be powerful heroes. It really changed people’s perspectives of witches in our culture. Now we see them pop up in all kinds of different ways, both good and bad. We have no doubt that witches’ legendary status will last forever. 

Which witch do you watch? Who's your favorite? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ll get you my little pretty” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

It’s Candy Season. John Candy. This week we look back at the amazing career of a talented comedian and all around nice guy. 

Let’s look at the great comedy performances of Canadian John Candy. From his groundbreaking time on SCTV to his prolific (but too short) career in the movies, he had a way of making us laugh and really care about his characters. 

News

Ready for a reboot of Anaconda? Grab the snake repellent, because it’s coming

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is now an 8-bit video game! It’s astounding!

Ghostbusters Krispy Kremes have arrived 

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay is enjoying the latest MCU outing on Disney+ with Agatha All Along. This witchy series has a familiar feeling while also being pretty unique. You can check out new episodes through October. Shua has been lazy reading a 2007 BBC radio drama based on the Douglas Adams series Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. It stars Harry Enfield, Billy Boyd, and academy award winner Olivia Coleman. Crazy fun British humor. 

31 Days of Horror

Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features:

14.The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982) [trailer] Theme Week #2 - Collegiate Slashers

15.Splatter University (1984)

16.Graduation Day (1981)

17.Final Exam (1981)

18.Rush Week (1989)

19.Mimic (1997) [Sci-Fi] Theme Week #3 - Big Animal Horror

20.Alligator (1980)

Read them now at RetroZap.com 

Enjoy John Candy! 

John Candy was a Canadian actor, comedian, and all around nice guy. His humor was spotlighted on the series SCTV and expanded into the movies. Sometimes he played secondary characters, but other times he played a lovable and bumbling hero that we loved to root for. His life ended way too early, but he left us with some great comedy to enjoy for years to come. 

Since we are closer and closer to Halloween, we pair some of the most popular candies with some of John Candy’s best movies. What a tasty way to laugh!

Which part of John Candy’s career do you prefer? What candy pairs well with his movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Be sure to bring your Death Certificate” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

Hold each other close because this house tour may be a little unnerving. This week we talk about Haunted Houses and what makes them so appealing in a spooky way. 

How brave are you? Would you stay in a haunted house? For as long as there have been creepy noises, there have been people who liked the adrenaline rush from those noises. Let’s examine Haunted Houses. 

News

RIP to John Ashton, Kris Kristopherson, and Maggie Smith 

Peacock is teaming with Blumhouse for spooky, horror experiences at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Colorado

Bruce Campbell stars in Hysteria! A new series on Peacock about the Satanic Panic

Do you like ruining your childhood? Check out Winnie the Pooh - Blood and Honey 2 on Peacock

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua is Enjoying revisiting a stolen library book called “Alfred Hitchcock’s Tales to Send Chills Down Your Spine”. It’s a collection of 29 spooky stories that was featured in Hitchcock’s magazine. So much fun to remember old scares. Jay and his wife Enjoyed some local, autumn celebrations with giant steins from Oktoberfest. Lots to do as our Earth orbits through the fall. 

31 Days of Horror

Check out Jay’s spooky articles all through the month of October. This week he features:

7-Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004) 20th Anniversary

8-Ouija (2014) 10th Anniversary

9-The Innocents (1961)

10-Tales of Halloween (2015) Anthology

11-MaXXXine (2024)

12-Timecrimes (2007) [Sci-Fi]

13-Sorority House Massacre (1986) Collegiate Slasher Week

Read them now at RetroZap.com 

Enjoy Haunted Houses! 

Welcome foolish Earbuds! We will take you on a tour of Haunted Houses from movies, TV, and the real world. What is it about an old spooky house that is falling apart, and making mysterious noises…and people died there that scares us so much? Maybe there’s no rational explanation, but it sure is fun. There have been countless stories for generations that get our blood flowing and our heart racing fast. 

But movies and TV aren’t the only place you can get frightened of a casa. There are real life ones that you can visit to hear histories of horror such as the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado or the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.

And of course the classic haunted houses in theme parks such as the Haunted Mansion in several Disney Parks and others across the globe.

How do you feel about Haunted Houses? Would you spend the night in one? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Be sure to bring your Death Certificate” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

It's time to space out with an episode featuring songs about space! Jay and Shua list some of their favorites on a cosmic episode of Enjoy Stuff.

Humans have always been fascinated by the cosmos. And when popular artists were recording in the space race era, they jumped on the bandrocket and a new era began. Do your favorites make our list? Let’s find out. 

News

Weird Al announces tour

Batman is supplementing his income by driving an Uber in Australia…kind of 

NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech

A poor vacationless boy named after a Star Wars character is denied passport

Pixar’s first series finally has their premiere dates

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What we’re Enjoying

After the premiere of Agatha All Along on Disney+, Jay jumped headfirst into another Witches’ Road. He watched The Wizard of Oz for the first time in years. Turns out it’s still a good movie and really quite creepy. It’s easy to find and a definite classic you should revisit (or check out for the first time) Shua and his wife ventured out to a movie night at the Alamo. Without many expectations, they were pleasantly surprised by the newest animated interpretation of a classic toy, Transformers One. With a good story, an all-star cast, and great animation, it really put everything together in an entertaining way. 

Enjoy Music! 

We love our space songs. Not soundtracks from sci-fi (although those are great too) but songs that artists have written specifically about space. This week we examine some of our favorites throughout history. From Lounge to Classic Rock, there is no shortage of cosmic music that you can use to imagine you are peacefully (or dramatically) floating through the starscape. Songs we include are:

The Planets - Gustav Holst

2000 Light Years from Home - The Rolling Stones

Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra

Cygnus X-1 - Rush

Starman - David Bowie

Children of the Sun - Billy Thorpe

Rocket Man - Elton John

Slime Creatures from Outer Space - Weird Al

Flash - Queen

Astronaut - Duran Duran

Across the Universe - The Beatles

Dancing in Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop) - Q-Feel

Space Oddity - David Bowie

Countdown - Rush

Space Invaders - Uncle Vic

Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling

Interplanet Janet - SchoolHouse Rock

Intergalactic - Beastie Boys

The Galaxy Song - Monty Python’s Meaning of Life

Space Cowboy - Steve Miller 

Walking on the Moon - The Police

Major Tom (Coming Home) - William Shatner

Space Oddity - Astronaut Chris Hadfield from the International Space Station

Eep Op Ork Ah Ah- Jett Screamer

Did we list a song you like? What are some of your favorite space songs? First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’m a Space Cowboy” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

Growing up we loved to experience edgy comedy without getting too edgy ourselves. That's why Cheech and Chong were so popular to us. So come on a journey of nice dreams and Enjoy Stuff!

On this 4th season and 20th episode of Enjoy Stuff we look back at two ‘buds’ that have been making people laugh for years. Cheech and Chong!

News

Ewan MacGregor gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Brian May recovering from a stroke, but celebrates his recovery by opening a new Queen album

The Time Bandits reboot has been cancelled after only one season

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua jumped head first into the pile of bricks that is LEGO Star Wars Rebuilding the Galaxy. He can give it his recommendation as a fun Star Wars story and a fun LEGO parody. There’s some fun new characters that you’ll grow to enjoy and some great cameos from Star Wars favorites. Check it out on Disney+. Jay is enjoying the second season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. It has a more epic feel and is giving a very entertaining interpretation of Tolkien’s Middle Earth backstory of the origin of the rings and of Sauron. 

Enjoy Movies! 

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong met in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1969, and started a friendship that lasts to today. They found they had a similar sense of humor and began improv together. They expanded to opening for others, and eventually headlining large venues. Their movies aren’t deep, and often centered around infantile and drug humor, but it influenced a lot of people and set us on the path of understanding…well, a little. We still don’t understand the Corsican Brothers. Whether you loved them or hated them, they have been an important part of our culture and the comedy world. 

What’s your opinion on Cheech and Chong? Where’s dave? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Dave’s not here” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

After a 36 year wait, we have finally been graced with a sequel to the Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice. Enjoy Stuff looks back at the original and everything that has come in between, with a spoiler-free review of the latest. Plus, a tribute to James Earl Jones.

Let’s do a retrospective of Beetlejuice! From the original to the sequel that has just been released in theaters. Movies, cartoon, games, and more on Enjoy Stuff

News

We pay tribute to the legend of the late, great James Earl Jones

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay did a rewatch of Ted Lasso season 3 and was reminded how incredible this show really was. With rumors of a season 4 possible, now’s a great time to go back and check out the jokes and the heart of the show starring Jason Sudeikis and a variety of very talented actors. Ted Lasso can be found on AppleTV+.  Shua is enjoying the new season of Only Murders in the Building starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. He’s not surprised that it’s good, but it’s been especially touching this season and still hysterical. Only Murders in the Building is on Hulu. 

Enjoy Movies! 

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is a sequel 36 years in the making. Opinions seem to be varied on how enjoyable it is. But we are going to take a look at the positive aspects of checking it out. We’ll start off by looking back at our experiences from the original. What did we think of it back then? Why was it so popular? We’ll analyze our feelings from all those years ago. Then we’ll look at everything that came after, such as the animated series and the video games. Then we’ll discuss what’s to like about the sequel. 

Have you seen Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice? Was it worth the wait? First person that emails me with the subject line, “The Juice is Loose” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

Celebrate Bald is Beautiful Day with a look at what makes those chrome domes so appealing and discussing some of the most famous shiny, happy people on Enjoy Stuff! 

For as long as there have been follicles, there have been hair falling out of them. September 13 is officially Bald is Beautiful Day, so Jay and Shua get out the polishing cloths and celebrate the beauty and comfort of looking like Mr. Clean. 

News

Weird Al updating all his music videos to HD/4k on YouTube over last couple weeks

No longer just a gatekeeper, Sigourney Weaver has been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie

AMC theaters is offering "Haunted" Icee for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Now, thanks to Hyundai, you can ride around in that most popular of 80s cars, the black sedan, but be nice to the environment. 

We know you’ve always wanted to try a convergence of Oreo and Coca Cola. Well, now you can! 

You can watch a totally fun and ridiculous reading of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones from celebrities and comedians in THE GREAT KAMINO KAPER

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua seems to be overcoming his avoidance of scary movies. He watched A Quiet Place: Day One with Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn. It was an intense addition to the franchise and gives us a terrifying origin story for our planet’s downfall. Jay is spending some of the waning summer days playing disc golf with his son. A cheap and easy activity that is lots of fun and gets you moving outside. Check your area for some disc golf courses, or just make your own.

Enjoy Life! 

For many years our culture has put a stigma on the simple and natural truth that a person’s head can be bald. Both men and women alike are susceptible to losing their hair in a variety of different ways. But we here at Enjoy Stuff are here to pull you into the worldwide celebration of Bald is Beautiful Day! BIBD was created by John Capps from Moorehead City, NC. (I’m not kidding!) John started the Bald Headed Men's Convention over 50 years ago and the momentum hasn’t slowed down. Many people proudly sport the shinier side of their melon, including a variety of famous people. Join us as we sing praises to cue balls everywhere on Enjoy Stuff!

How do you show off your head? Are you a part of the proud bald army? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Bald and beautiful” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]