Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast

Anniversary to the Future! Marty and Doc celebrate important dates for two of their movies. Join Enjoy Stuff as we compare two different eras of the legendary trilogy.

Back to the Future parts I and III are having birthdays this year. So we look at the parallels of two of our favorite films.

News

Kermit the Frog gives an inspirational commencement speech at the University of Maryland

Indy is returning to theaters, and this time he's bringing his Dad for Father's day

The CIA once used a Star Wars fansite to spy. How do you think it went? (Hint: Many Bothans died)

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What we're Enjoying

Jay found a very eclectic old show from USA's Night Flight 1983 series called "Firesign Theater: Nick Danger, the Case of the Missing Yolk" He describes it as Monty Python meets Police Squad meets Devo. That alone sounds interesting enough to check it out on YouTube. Shua powered through all the Mission: Impossible movies to prepare for the "Final Reckoning" in theaters. It was a fun, spy, Tom-Cruise-Running, full-fueled ride.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays explores the mind-bending chronal perils of time travel with Rian Johnson's 2012 Looper. Time travel may not be the career you're looking for. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Time Travel!

Forty years ago we experienced the release of a movie that would become legend. Back to the Future was a tremendous success for Robert Zemeckis, Michael J. Fox, and Christopher Lloyd. (But maybe not Biff, so much) Of course, movie success demands sequels, so a few years later we got more. The trilogy ended in the old west with the third installment which is celebrating 35 years. The BTTF movies have many parallels, so we decided to find a bunch of them and compare the first and third movies. Join in on the fun and see how many you've spotted.

Did you spot any more parallels? What is your experience with Back to the Future? 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]

That song reminds me of that special time with that special person. Music often takes us back to a moment of our life that we love to revisit. Jovial Jay and Shua share some of their favorite albums and why they love them on Enjoy Stuff.

Wipe off that vinyl and sharpen that needle because it's time to spin some tunes. Let's check out some of our favorite albums.

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Steve Martin Writes the Written Word Collected Written Works by Steve Martin (thanks to Jonathan)

A new Kong x Godzilla Ride has been announced for a theme park far, far away.

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra have a new album and it's pretty jazzy'

RIP Norm…or is it Fat Sam… or maybe just the legendary George Wendt

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What we're Enjoying

Shua has been revisiting the funny pages with the complete collection of Berke Breathed's Bloom County. This classic comic strip was a staple of the 80's and spotlighted important political and social issues while selling stuffed penguins. Jay joined in the fun of so many Star Wars fans when he experienced Andor season 2. The storytelling is award-worthy, the performances were sensational, and it will go down as one of the best Star Wars tales of all time. And of course you should follow it up with Andor season three, also known as Rogue One.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay is filled with Dredd. Judge Dredd that is. The 2012 film starring Karl Urban is pretty true to the original and less campy than it's 90s counterpart. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Music!

Doctor Oliver Sacks calls the psychological connection between the music and the brain "Musicophilia". We call it a lot of fun. When you experience music at important times in your life, it tends to stick with you. And when you want to have some of those feelings again, all you need to do is put that album on again. Music is an important part of Jay's and Shua's life, and so many great memories are tied to tunes. Let's take a look at what they are and why they like them so much.

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What albums bring up good memories for you? Why do you like them? First person that emails me with the subject line, "I've got a request" 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 is why we can't have nice things! Sheldon Norton joins us to talk about how you can Enjoy Movies! Hint: It's not hard.

Learn ways that you can go to a movie to Enjoy it. Plus, a fun game featuring bad movie reviews

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Atari 2600 My Play Watch and exclusive watch band means I'm still never getting any work finished

Alamo Drafthouse reveals the Jaws 50th anniversary popcorn bucket!

Krispy Kreme serving Pac Man Donuts. Wakka wakka wakka

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What we're Enjoying

Jay has finally found time to Enjoy his birthday game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Playstation. It's a really fun game with a great Indy vibe. Practice in the cave and then go punch all those bad guys. Shua was pleasantly surprised to really have a great time with Pokerface season 2 starring Natasha Lyonne, now streaming on Peacock.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay does his best to find the fun in the 2012 remake of Total Recall. Unfortunately, it doesn't go far enough away from the original with Arnold. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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!

This week our special guest is filmmaker and good friend Sheldon Norton. We talk about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, Enjoying movies! After hearing a discussion on a podcast and reading an article about how to like things more, Sheldon suggested it was the perfect topic for us to discuss. Listen in and you may get some good tips on walking out of your next film with a smile. Plus, we play a hysterically fun game as we guess which movie got the atrocious review.

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How do you Enjoy movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Two thumbs 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]

Coming soon to own on videocassette! It was something we loved seeing, knowing that we could continue to build our ever expanding VHS movie collection. This week we talk with Chris Luby from Chris Collects Stuff on YouTube about the art of collecting VHS tapes.

Will the movie you want to rent be at the video store? We hope so. Otherwise, we'll just watch Killer Klowns from Outer Space Again. Because it's a classic! Let's look into the world of VHS.

What we're Enjoying

Shua found a cool noir detective audio drama on Audible. The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery stars Jon Hamm as the classic style detective, trying to get a wrongly accused man out of jail and solve a murder, all surrounded by the Brooklyn Dodgers moving to LA. Totally fun, and totally free. Jay has been wanting to see what the new Apple TV+ series starring Seth Rogan called The Studio. It is an interesting look at the movie industry and the chaos that makes it.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits the 2012 kind-of-Alien prequel called Prometheus. It is a gory telling of the classic tale of aliens destroying man. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Video Tapes!

This week we are joined by friend and collector Chris Luby. His YouTube channel Chris Collects Stuff spotlights some of the great things he loves to collect, particularly VHS tapes. This quirky and growing hobby is not only fun, it's also a way to preserve a historical era when we were obsessed with consuming as much media as we could, in magnetic, rectangular form. We discuss the why of the hobby, some rare finds, and some that are elusive.

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Do you still have VHS tapes? What tapes did you wear out watching them so often? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Who needs WiFi when we have HiFi?" 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 Star Wars Season! To celebrate the month far, far away, we look at the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith and the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens on Enjoy Stuff.

Star Wars fans love celebrating anniversaries of the release of the movies. And this year we get two big ones: Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens. Let's see what we remember.

News

The trailer for the season two of Wednesday with Jenna Ortega has been released

We share our favorite news from Star Wars Celebration Japan

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What we're Enjoying

Jay has been rewatching the ABC Marvel series Agents of SHIELD for both Location Scout and great amounts of Enjoyment. He's on season 4 and that's the best one. Shua found a sequel to a classic Michael Chrichton novel the Andromeda Strain with a new modern day threat called Andromeda: Evolution. There's a little suspension of disbelief, but it's a fun saving of the world from germs kinda story.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay refreshes his memory for destroying fascists by watching the 2012 bizarre sci-fi movie Iron Sky. Evil humans hiding on the moon since the 40s, returning to Earth to take over the world. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Star Wars!

Season 5 of Enjoy Stuff premieres with a celebration of Star Wars! Twenty years ago, we went crazy all summer seeing what we thought would be the last Star Wars movie ever; Revenge of the Sith. It was an exciting year of hype, merchandise, and standing in lines. But then, we got an exciting Christmas present when a sequel to our favorite galaxy was released. The Force Awakens awakened that excitement it had been so long since we felt. More Celebrations, more hype, more merchandise, and more lines (although, much easier to navigate). Let's take a look back at two giant Star Wars films.

Check out Jay's article about Revenge of the Sith from 2005 here

Where were you in 2005 and 2015? First person that emails me with the subject line, "I've got a bad feeling about this" 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 the season 4 finale and the return of '5 songs'! Play along with Jay and Shua as they try to guess which classic TV shows the theme songs come from. Play along and Enjoy Stuff!

Remember that show? Y'know, the one with the theme song like duh da duh duh buh boom boom. Let's play a game where we guess which theme matches the show.

News

Jaws 50th Anniversary Little People is cute and terrifying at the same time

Check out Light and Magic season 2 now streaming on Disney+

Michael Bay will put his special dramatic flair on a movie based on the arcade classic OutRun

Star Wars Celebration Japan has come and gone. Keep tuning in for the great news we learned

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What we're Enjoying

Shua got super smart this week with the Val Kilmer classic Real Genius. Does it still have messages for us today, or is it just a hilarious movie? Jay continues his ride along the western trail with two James Garner comedies; Support Your Local Sheriff and Support Your Local Gunfighter. These movies are a fun addition to the genre with James Garner showing his skill as a comedic actor. Check out these movies and see how you like them.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay analyzes the underrated 2012 imagining of a classic tale, John Carter. The story may be outdated, but it has a lot of good sci-fi within. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Music!

It's time once again to play '5 Songs'! The game where we see if our brain connects music to memories of the classic pop culture we grew up with. This year we throw TB themes at each other and transport our minds back to the days of sitting on the living room floor and watching our great big 18 inch TV. Play along as we hear 1, 3, and 5 second snippets of music and test our knowledge of Enjoying Stuff!

How did you do? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Ear Worms make my week" 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]

The arcade was our favorite place to hang out. But there were some games that we blew thousands of quarters on because they were too hard. What do people think were the hardest retro arcade games? We get frustrated until we're broke on Enjoy Stuff.

Pass the token 'pon the left hand side! We're gonna need 'em all with the hardest games in the arcade. Don't get frustrated! Enjoy Stuff.

News

In retro news: Garfield phones invade the beaches of France!

Star Wars: Andor season 2 premieres this week on Disney+

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What we're Enjoying

Jay continues to ride the trail of Western Movies, but adds a little prehistoric this week with his viewing of One Million Years BC. The quality of this Ray Harryhausen movie may not have been at the top of his list, but it was still an interesting idea and had some crazy genre mashups. Shua found some cool YouTube channels that have some great, high quality classic Pink Panther cartoons. It's a great way to have some retro in the background.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay gets real with the 2011 Hugh Jackman movie Real Steel. This often overlooked film has a lot of great robot action in the boxing ring, like a mechanical Rocky. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Video Games!

We loved spending time in the arcade as we were growing up. We tried to use our quarters wisely and budget them for the maximum experience possible. But sometimes we had to cram a lot of them into games over and over because they were so hard. Which ones were the most challenging? Were they the same ones you struggled with? Let's see what the internet said and decide if we agree.

What challenging games did we miss? First person that emails me with the subject line, "I need a cheat code" 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]

We celebrate Jay's birthday with a Sci-Fi movie extravaganza! Some of our favorite movies from the 50s through the 90s and why we love them on Enjoy Stuff.

It's Science! It's Fiction! And it's the perfect celebration for a birthday. Come party with us and enjoy great movies through the decades.

News

The infamous photo from the end of the Shining has finally been tracked down

We finally have a trailer for TRON: Ares!

RIP to a favorite actor; Val Kilmer

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What we're Enjoying

Shua was surprised how much fun the new A24 movie Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. It's not just a horror movie with a killer horse with a horn. There's much more to the story and themes of the film. Jay is still enjoying westerns with a variety of tellings of the same, classic story. Tombstone (1993) and Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957). Inspired by news of Val Kilmer, Tombstone reminds us why this performance is so well loved. And Gunfight… spotlights the decade it was made with a different kind of interpretation. Check them all out and let us know how you like them.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay analyzes the first movie in the newest Planet of the Apes franchise. 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes started off as it's own story, not connected to the idea that the originals created. But it soon became obvious that it was much more complex. An interesting take on how those Apes could have come into power. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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!

Jay lives and breathes Sci-Fi movies. So what better party theme than Sci-Fi! We look at the decades of the second half of the 20th century and pick out some of our favorite and influential movies. Some seem obvious, but some may surprise you. Find out why we love them or what they have influenced in the years after.

What are some of your favorite Sci-Fi movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Klaatu Barada Nikto" 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 the 20th anniversary of one of the most legendary video games of all time; LEGO Star Wars. This week we pay homage by looking at the history of how we ended up with this classic, and why we like it.

We love running around the galaxy far, far away and finding bricks to build more bricks so we can stop the Empire. It's the classic 2005 video game LEGO Star Wars.

News

Check out the Texas Star Wars and 80s themed restaurant

John Carpenter is finally a star! Well, on a sidewalk in Hollywood

British cereal staple Weetabix is now popular thanks to a Kentucky basketball player

I need a classic Trinitron style TV for my retro video games….

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What we're Enjoying

Jay revisited a classic 1955 Spencer Tracy classic called Bad Day at Black Rock. It's a modern day western and mystery that will keep you in suspense and keep you guessing what's really happening. You can find it at AppleTV. Shua read the last Dennis E. Taylor of his published works, Feedback. It's a very short, but very mind bending time travel tale and the weird results that it might cause. You can check it out on Audible.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay puts on the chaps and revisits the 2011 Jon Favreau passion project Cowboys & Aliens. It's a blending of genres in a fun action outing with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 Video Games!

In 2005 game developers Traveller's Tales was tasked to create a blending of Star Wars with LEGO. The amazing LEGO sets had been out for six years at this point, but could it be translated into an interactive world? Turns out the answer is not only 'yes', but it's 'Yes, and it's going to be the first of many iconic follow ups with Star Wars and a variety of other franchises.' Let's take a trip back to the beginnings of the LEGO company and how it evolved into this digital version and interpretation of favorite characters and settings. Then let's look at why we love it so much!

Did you love to play LEGO Star Wars? Were you a Jedi, Droid, or Shooter? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Things are really clicking together" 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]

Did we hit record too early? Is this the pre-show prep? Kick off April with Jovial Jay and Shua as they sit around and talk without realizing you're all with them. It's Enjoy Stuff Unplugged!

Sometimes Jay and Shua start talking, they forget to stop. Luckily they had accidentally hit record for this first show of April. Tune in and see how they really talk to each other.

News

Enjoy the 1981 Atari VCS Catalog

It's the 50th anniversary of the classic game of Jaws

You gotta check out the amazing New York City Museum of Nostalgia for a wealth of retro memories

The final Andor trailer released before April 22 release

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What we're Enjoying

Shua read a great book about the history of American comedy with the 2016 book by Kliph Nesteroff called "The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy". It was even crazier than you would think. Jay found a new card game called The Gang. A new take on some older games, that becomes a challenging way to work with people you trust. Try it out today.

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay talks about his latest viewing, Attack the Block. Check out John Boyega in a very different take on an alien attack. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And 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 the beginning of April!

Well, what do you suppose our pre-show preparation sounds like? Guess you can find out if the guys hit the record button a little too early. But it gives you the chance to hear them talk about a crazy variety of things from music to scratch and sniff stickers. Come along and hang out with us in the OASIS for a crazy Enjoy Stuff.

What was that random episode all about? Banana Rocket Party? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Whiskers in the Cosmos" 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]