Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast

Get foolish with Jovial Jay and Shua! We celebrate this special holiday by having a lot of crazy fun and laughs, plus a few surprises on Enjoy Stuff!

Need a joke? Maybe some multiverse podcast ideas? Or how about just a few laughs? Come be fools with us as we celebrate the silliest holiday of all.

News

The Secret Apprentice: Dynasty Book 1 - A New book from Derek Beebe [amazon link]

TrueMoo now has some delicious and nutritious Blue Milk available (from free range Moof farms)

Godzilla made police chief for a day

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What we're Enjoying

Shua felt shivers as he watched Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Not just because of the chilling villain, but because of all the nostalgic feelings along with a bunch of new stuff to enjoy from the latest film. Jay was really pleased to discover that the comic series Hell to Pay by Charles Soule and Will Sliney was a unique and entertaining story. Worth checking out for sure.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays explored a time travel movie again with the 2003 Ben Affleck movie Paycheck. Based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, John Woo directs a movie about the consequences of seeing into the future. Though Jay feels the story is a bit padded, it did bring up some interesting thoughts about decisions. Check it out on Retrozap.com. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Foolin'!

It's April Fools Day Earbuds! And that means it's time to have a little fun. But never fear, Enjoy stuff will make sure the jokes don't ruin your day. Plus, we take a look at a new book by Kelly Knox called Star Wars Dad Jokes. Two great things that go great together. And we reveal the history of the silly holiday and some of the more memorable pranks over the years.

Which alternative show theme did you like? Are you planning any fun jokes? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Never gonna give you up" 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]

This week the guys pick some actors that they admire and talk about what makes them worthy of checking out their work, on Enjoy Stuff!

Do you have a favorite actor? Someone whose work you'll never miss? Why do you like them? Jay and Shua make a short list of some of their favorites.

News

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson will star in a Christmas movie

Street Sharks return for their 30th Anniversary

Star Wars: The Acolyte poster is released with a premiere date AND Trailer!

Patrick Warburton surprises riders of Soarin' over California

Celebrate half-way to Halloween as some Indie horror returns to theaters for one night only

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What we're Enjoying

Jay was excited to check out the new episodes of X-Men '97 on Disney+. It made him feel like he was back in the 90s as all the favorite characters, stories, and cheesy dialogue returned. You can check it out now! Shua and his wife had a blast at a Star Wars burlesque show called The Empire Strips Back. Don't take things too seriously, just have fun with it!

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay roamed the timeline for the 2003 movie Timeline. Not the greatest time travel movie, but it has a good cast and some interesting ideas about going back. Read Jay's insightful analysis and then rewatch the movie. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Movies!

There are a lot of great actors out there. But there are some that are legendary (or soon will be). This week we discuss some of the actors that mean a lot to us for a variety of reasons. Whether it's an impressive body of work, some memorable scenes, or just how amazingly cool they seem to be in everyday life, these men have made an impact on us.

Who are some of your favorite Actors? Why do you like them? First person that emails me with the subject line, "All the World's a Stage" 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 the luck o' the Irish...people named Pat! This week we celebrate the green holiday's namesake and celebrate the Patricks of the world on Enjoy Stuff!

Who are your favorite people named Patrick? To celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, we look at some famous Pats of the world that have influenced and entertained us.

News

How does Hugh Grant feel about being cast as Tony the Tiger in the Pop Tarts movie? We are thinking, greeeeaaaat!

Amazon is developing an Eight Billion Genies movie from the well loved comic series

Check out the new Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Icee flavors

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What we're Enjoying

Shua jumped on the bandwagon (or the sandworm) and saw Dune Part 2. It was every bit the epic spectacle everyone's talking about. Action packed, entertaining, and visually stunning, he recommends it to anyone who loves seeing big-screen movies. Jay checked out another recent release, written by Diablo Cody and inspired by 80s movies. Lisa Frankenstein tells the story of a teen girl that raises a young, previously handsome corpse and romance ensues. It's a fun one that feels new and old, which of course gets a TechnoRetro recommendation.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay rounded out the Matrix trilogy by remembering Matrix: Revolutions. The third in the series gave us the fate of Zion, Neo, Agent Smith, and the rest. While presenting a different feel than the first two movies, after a rewatch it presents a fun and entertaining story. Read Jay's insightful analysis and then rewatch the movie. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Life!

Erin go Bragh! But so did Patrick! Patrick didn't just play around with snakes. Patrick captained the Enterprise, ran a Roadhouse, searched for Sarah Conner, ran with the Shadows of the Night, and so much more! Join us as we think of some of our favorite Patricks of the world. Plus, we hear from some of our Earbuds as they share all kinds of different Pats, Pattys, Patricks, and well… not Ricks… It's a grand time to get lucky!

Who are some of your favorite Patricks? And what makes them great? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Top of the mornin' Pat!" 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]

Got those winter doldrums? Come hang out with Enjoy Stuff! We brainstorm some activities that may help you when you're feeling down, waiting for spring. We're all in this together as we Enjoy Stuff!

Get rid of those nasty doldrumites! We research some TechnoRetro ways to help relieve some of those seasonal blues. Get some absolutely non-professional and unsolicited advice from Jovial Jay and Shua.

News

Apple TV+ is going ahead with a Neuromancer series

Disney is releasing some great Blu-Ray collections such as Andor, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Obi-Wan Kenobi

IHOP teams up with Lays potato chips for a Rooty Tooty crunchy snack

Disney+ announces a release date for season 2 of Monsters at Work

Ming-Na Wen continues her conquest to be in all the cool franchises as she joins the Karate Kid movie

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What we're Enjoying

Jay finally got to the Disney+ documentary series Behind the Attraction. Season 2 has some cool inclusions such as Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Disney Parks food. It's not a boring documentary, and you're sure to laugh as you learn a little more about the parks. Shua got around to the 2023 Netflix anime "Blue Eye Samurai". It's an action packed, graphic, adult story with plenty of Ninja-type action.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay grudgingly analyzed the 2003 sequel that tried to keep a franchise alive but may have nudged it in the wrong direction. Terminator 3 didn't quite have the some charm or quality of the first 2, but there are ways to Enjoy it, including skipping the movie and just reading Jay's article instead. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com, now featuring Daredevil Season 1. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Life!

Spring is taking its sweet time getting here. And sometimes during a long winter we start to feel a little sad. Maybe a lot sad. Professionals call this seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD…No, seriously). There are things you can do to help yourself feel a little better that doctors recommend. We have taken those recommendations and made them appropriate to our lifestyle, sometimes with a retro twist.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800‑273‑8255

What do you do when you're feeling those winter blues? Share it with us and let's all be there for each other. First person that emails me with the subject line, "Don't worry, be happy" 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]

Romance El Corazon with us this week as we look back 40 years at the romantic adventure Romancing the Stone on Enjoy Stuff!

Journey to Columbia with romance author Joan Wilder and get drawn into a wild adventure with Jack T. Colton with treasure maps, jewels, and Danny Devito.

News

Harrison Ford got rid of his Star Wars script, and someone paid a pretty credit for it

NBCUniversal and Delorean meet behind the school to fight over trademarks

The Muppets represent our national parks in some cool posters by Danny Beckwith

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What we're Enjoying

Shua found a cool YouTube channel that spotlights innovative 3-D printing featuring some really cool inventions by a guy named Ivan Miranda. A guy with a fun personality and some really brilliant solutions to crazy ideas. Jay has been rewatching the Daredevil series and is remembering why he loved season 1 so much.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisited the sequel to the wildly popular Matrix original, Matrix Reloaded (2003). Despite the now dated innovative special effects, it was a really beautiful movie to watch that expanded the Matrix universe in a very unique way. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com, now featuring Daredevil Season 1. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Movies!

In 1984, Michael Douglas was getting into producing and had purchased a script from a waitress he met at Alice's Restaurant (no, I'm serious!). He tried to get some very popular, handsome, macho actors to play the lead, opposite the up and coming Kathleen Turner. But ultimately he decided he'd just play the hero himself. With Robert Zemeckis at the directing helm, they set out to make a romantic adventure in the jungle. (But not really Columbia, because it was actually too dangerous) It became a gigantic hit that established Douglas as a strong leading man, put Turner on the road to a string of hits, and gave Zemeckis the ability to create Back to the Future.

Would you give the kidnappers the map or would you go after the jewel? Would you try to romance Joan Wilder? First person that emails me with the subject line, "El Corazon" 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 a quantum Leap Day as we pick different years in history that we would choose to leap. Jay and Shua make some ripples in the timeline on Enjoy Stuff!

Spend your extra day of the year this year with Jovial Jay and Enjoy Stuff as we pick years in history that we think would be pretty fun to visit. Come leap to the past with us!

News

Got $40 million laying around? You could buy the Scarface house

Get ready for your next Vegas trip by visiting the John Wick experience

Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame

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What we're Enjoying

Jay finally got his letter and is returning to Hogwarts. He has dove wand deep into a rewatch of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. So far it's been magical. Shua turned on Pixar's 2023 Elemental and then found a cool making-of video called Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental, featuring the writer and director Peter Sohn. It had a lot of heart and gave some good insight of where the story idea came from.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay watched The Core (2003) so you don't have to. Check out his article breaking down this film that had potential, but just couldn't fill the hole. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com, now featuring Daredevil Season 1. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Time Travel!

This Thursday we tack on an extra day to the calendar to catch up with the Earth's orbit. 2024 is a Leap Year. So Jovial Jay and Shua decided to do a little quantum leaping of their own. We each chose 4 different years that we would visit if there was a little trash in Mr. Fusion. But there are rules to our choices. We are just experiencing these years. We can't can't change anything that happened. (We wouldn't want the TVA on our tails) Check out the show to see why we picked the years we did, and think about how you would navigate the timestream.

What year would you travel to? And even more importantly, what would you wear? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Great Scott" 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]

On this President's Day we celebrate Presidents, but just the fictional ones. Tune in as we look at some of the most memorable fake commanders-in-chief on Enjoy Stuff!

Let's revisit some legendary comic strips from over the years! Jovial Jay and Shua strip on this week's Enjoy Stuff!

News

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is finally coming to Apple TV+

Billy Joel is set to release the first new original song in 17 years

Could someone take all of Dr. Johnny Fever's WKRP DJ breaks and string them together? Someone did!

Star Wars The Phantom Menace will return to theaters for its 25th anniversary!

RIP to Carl Weathers and also the inventor of Pop Tarts

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What we're Enjoying

Shua seems to think he has too much time on his hands because he decided to tackle the entire MCU in timeline order. It's a big commitment, but after the first couple handful of movies, he is still enjoying it! Jay jumped into a slightly smaller commitment by watching Kevin Costner's 1990 epic drama Dances With Wolves. Tune in to find out what Jay's Sioux name is.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

The last couple weeks have given us two different movies you'll want to revisit on Sci-Fi Saturdays. S1m0ne has an interesting take on AI and how it could be used in Hollywood. But revisiting this 2002 movie in 2024 gives it a whole different meaning. Plus, Jay breaks down the final Star Trek: The Next Generation movie Star Trek: Nemesis. It may not have been the best Star Trek film, but there were some pretty fascinating performances in it. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua break down each episode of the entire MCU.

Enjoy Presidents!

As long as there have been movies, we have needed to have someone portray the United States Commander in Chief. A lot of times these leaders weren't the ones we know from history. Instead, the actor or actress portraying them gets to come up with their own persona. So which ones stood out? What were some of our favorite fictional presidents that gave a good speech, or showed good leadership, or even kicked some butt and saved the day?

Which of our fictional presidents would you like to be your leader? Which ones would you make sure not to vote for? First person that emails me with the subject line, "My fellow Americans" 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]

Love...exciting and Retro! Come aboard, we're expecting you! On this Valentine's Day, you may need an idea for a date night. What better place to look than 80s movies? Jay and Shua offer up a plethora of ideas for a great movie themed date night. Immerse yourself in love while you Enjoy Stuff!

Feel the love on this Valentine's Day. Whether you're more of a romantic that likes to show your feelings with a boombox over your head, or a scary night in the dark, we have a variety of 80's inspired dates for any couple.

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Enjoy Life!

Need some Valentine's Day date ideas? Look no further than 80's movies. Listen in to this week's show to see exactly what is involved in setting up the perfect date.

Choose from these themes, or mix and match!

The John Cusack

The As You Wish

The Matthew Broderick

The Molly Ringwald

The Top Gun

The Slasher

Please let us know what you like about the show. Or just send us a quick note to say 'Hi!" Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

We truly appreciate all you Earbuds who have hopped on board and joined us for our next chapter! Join in the fun by reaching out to us! And make sure to Share and Enjoy with all your friends!

Lay out the newspaper all over the living room floor and turn to the funny pages! This week we look back on the history and some of our favorite comic strips over the years. Plus an interactive game for you Earbuds on Enjoy Stuff!

Let's revisit some legendary comic strips from over the years! Jovial Jay and Shua strip on this week's Enjoy Stuff!

News

The Road House trailer has shown us that there is still a taste for fighting (and Jake Gyllenhaal's abs)

No abs in the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer, but we do get a whole lot of favorite characters!

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What we're Enjoying

Jay took Shua's advice that the new Peacock streaming series Ted was worth the watch. He agrees. It is a funny (and raunchy) story of a boy and his bear. But Seth Macfarlane has given it a heart that really makes you think and care. Shua made his way to the movie theater and saw Jeffrey Wright's newest film American Fiction. This story, about an author who is disgruntled about the stereotypes of blacks that are portrayed in modern literature.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week Sci-Fi Saturdays shows you some Signs. M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 alien thriller isn't a Dead End. The plot seems to be going straight and then takes a Right Turn only and you have to Yield to suspense. Shyamalan's Uneven Road of movies shouldn't Stop you from revisiting Signs. Check it out on Sci-Fi Saturdays. He has also been updating locations from Marvel TV and movies, including Echo, the Agents of SHIELD, and Agent Carter series. Play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua break down each episode of the Echo series and more.

Enjoy Comic Strips!

Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield…there are so many legendary comic strips that have appeared in the newspaper over the years. Originally intended to sell newspapers, their popularity soared and before too long there were dozens of artists making different varieties of comics. As they evolved we got comics that were silly, timely, political, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

Classic strips from the 50s, like Peanuts, Marmaduke, Dennis the Menace, and more are still published today, either in reruns (not Linus's brother) or drawn by a new artist.

As the 60s and 70s brought change to the world, the comic pages started reflecting it as well. Timely topics were sometimes presented next to our Beetle Bailey. Pulitzer Prize winning Doonesbury by Gary Trudeau proved that the comics could be important. Spider-Man and Star Wars brought other formats of our entertainment to the comics pages.

And then we got a series of mega stars that blew up the popularity of that beloved illustrated section of the newspaper. Garfield, The Far Side, Bloom County, and Calvin and Hobbes became just a handful of reasons people would pick up the comics in the first place.

How well do you know your comics? Let's play a game to see if you remember the punch line from the very first published strip from a few classics.

Now that newspapers are going the way of the Dodo, what does the future hold for our beloved strip format? We're not sure, but we will continue to start the day with a laugh.

Did you grow up reading comics? What were some of your favorites (or ones you avoided)? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Let's go exploring!" 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]

A Fish Called Kevin! Kevin Kline has created an impressive body of work over the last 50 years. He can act, sing, and make us laugh. Jovial Jay and Shua look back at some of their favorites from a prolific career on Enjoy Stuff!

Don't call him stupid. Kevin Kline is anything but, with a very impressive list of movies under his belt. This week we look back at the work of this talented actor.

News

We didn't have to wait long to get the official announcement for the very impressive new video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Day the Earth Blew Up is the new Looney Tunes movie that we've needed for a long time

The new Highlander is truly a man of steel

We got a fantastic trailer for the third and final season of The Bad Batch

The Oscar nominations have been announced and John Williams proves he is the man

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What we're Enjoying

Shua was extremely and pleasantly surprised how incredible the new Seth Macfarlane Ted series is. Crude humor to be sure, but a ton of heart embedded within so many laughs. You can see it on the Peacock network. Jay explored another historical site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania called the Gettysburg Diorama Museum. It's a really cool recreation of the famous Civil War battle that gives you a very in-depth look at the soldiers who fought and died there.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay knows what you're going to do wrong before you do it because of his precogs. You can find them in the 2002 Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise movie Minority Report. In addition to being an action packed sci-fi romp, it also had an interesting take on our future. Was it accurate? Check it out on Sci-Fi Saturdays. He has also been updating locations from Marvel TV and movies, including Echo, the Agents of SHIELD, and Agent Carter series. Play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua break down each episode of the Echo series and more.

Enjoy Movies!

For more than 50 years Kevin Kline has been making movies in a variety of genres. From his stage beginnings he gave us the Pirate King in Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance and showed off his musical chops.

He moved on to some dramatic roles and often starred alongside some other big names like Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, and William Hurt in movies like The Big Chill. And a western called Silverado with Kevin Costner, Scott Glenn, Brian Dennehy, and more.

That's where he met John Cleese and they connected to make the legendary comedy A Fish Called Wanda with Michael Palin and Jamie Lee Curtis. He took home a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for that.

Romantic comedies, dramas, family films, and even cartoon voice overs. Kevin Kline has something for everyone.

What Kevin Kline movies do you like? Do you speak Italian? ? First person that emails me with the subject line, "We come in peace" 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]