Retro Ramble

Retro Ramble

By George McGhee & Charlie McGheeTV & FilmFilm History
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Retro Ramble episodes

  • EP#54 - The Karate Kid - Cobra Kai Season One - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    For their latest podcast episode, Charlie and George take a Retro Ramble back to 1984 to cover the Rocky For Kids classic that is The Karate Kid.

    From the impressive character acting of Pat Morita that earned him an Oscar nomination to New Jersey wide-boy Ralph Maccio to the Nazi-inspired blonde looks of the Cobra Kai there is plenty the boys delve into from their most recent viewing.

    SPOILER WARNING - With franchise spin-off Cobra Kai becoming one of the most streamed TV Shows of all time the brothers devote a section to covering the highs and lows offered in season one.

    There's all the usual mischief including, bad impressions and an extensive Coulda Woulda Shoulda for your ears to feast on.

    Enjoy, rate and please share!

    Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy.

    All Audio Clips, Trailers and Soundtrack usage remains the property of Colombia Pictures and has only be used for this episode.

    1 hr 29 min
  • EP€53 - Bill and Ted's Most Excellent Podcast Special - Retro Ramble

    In this months episode, Charlie and George hop in the time-travelling phone box to discuss all things bodacious and heinous about all things Bill and Ted! With the belated release of Bill and Ted Face The Music, the brothers McGhee go back to review both Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey for this podcast special. As per usual, they'll be going over the story origins, alternate casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and discuss some very Suspicious Spin-Offs!

    Videos discussed in the episode: Bill and Ted Auditions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCF6uiixU7E The Bill & Ted Sitcom and Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qimQKEa7hM

    Other Featured music - Steve Vai, Album - The Elusive Light and Sound, Vol. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tRvA3MZZLE

    Copyright Disclaimer - All media used in this episode relates to the film being reviewed and has been done so in accordance with the guidelines of the Creative Commons Act.

    1 hr 27 min
  • EP#52 - Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    In this month's episode, Charlie and George are going to the high school reunion at Grosse Point (Blank)! That's right, the boys go back to 1997 to review the action-rom-com cult classic that topped our listeners poll! They discuss the films genesis (which started with a high school reunion), an amazing cast including multiple Cusacks, Jeremy Piven, Minnie Driver and the legendary Dan Ackroyd. Also one hell of an 80's jukebox soundtrack!

    As per usual, there's alternative casting options in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and for their Special Features, the brothers discuss the later careers of both John Cusack and Dan Ackroyd. Bing, bing, bing, bing, POPCORN!

    1 hr
  • EP51- Weird Science 1985 Retro Ramble Movie Podcast
    In this month's episode, Charlie and George strap bras on their heads and power up their super-computer to create some Weird Science! That's right, they're travelling back to 1985 to revisit the John Hughes' teen comedy with Hughes-muse Anthony Michael Hall and the lovely Kelly Le Brock The brothers talk about the film's origins (amidst John Hughes' packed schedule), questionable technology, eye-watering 80's fashion and an array of villains you love to hate, including the late, great Bill Paxton and one Robert Downey Jr (before he added the Jr)! As per usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda whilst Special Features has the boys discuss TV spin-offs and the chances of a remake with today's gender politics...
    1 hr 1 min
  • EP#50 - Dirty Dancing (1987) Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    To celebrate their 50th episode, Charlie and George head on summer vacation to the Catskills to indulge in some Dirty Dancing! But they are not alone. It's actually a family holiday, so they are joined, for the first time, by their elder, wiser, sister, Sophia!

    With all three McGhee children reunited, they'll discuss one of the eighties most beloved films, covering production struggles, an amazing soundtrack and the smouldering chemistry between stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick "Snake-hips" Swayze! As per usual, there are regular features like alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some very Suspicious Special Features! Download now - you'll have the time of your life!
    54 min
  • EP#49 - TMNT SPECIAL - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    In this month's episode, Charlie and George head for the New York sewers to have a totally bodacious chat about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

    For this special instalment, they'll be focusing both the action-packed 1990 feature and the very swift sequel - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, which offers more comedy, less violence and a probably too much Vanilla Ice!

    The boys talk of the origins of TMNT, the marvellous Jim Henson animatronics, dodgy youth sidekicks and questionable 90's fashion. As per usual, they'll be bad impressions and alternative casting choices in Coulda Woulda Shoulda. So grab a slice of pizza, with a side of nostalgia, as we look back at the lean, green heroes in a half-shell, Turtle Power!
    1 hr 12 min
  • EP#48 - Under Siege (1992)

    In this months episode, Charlie and George board the USS Missouri, to find themselves Under Siege! For the first time, they'll be covering the work of the legend Akido master, part-time sheriff, sometime jazz-man, Mr Steven Seagal.

    The Brothers McGhee discuss Seagal's career, ponytail and Hollywood ambitions and delve into what makes Under Siege, the action star's best received film. There's talk of some classic 90's action exposition, Die Hard cliches and great casting from the superbly villainous Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, and Colm Meaney (being all meany) as well as the reassuring authority of Dale Dye - you know, that guy with the grey hair that's in a lot of military films? As per usual, there's production trivia, alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and for Special Features, they'll be venturing into dark territory to discuss the film's sequel; Under Siege 2.... Dark Territory!
    56 min
  • EP#47 - Goldeneye (1995) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    In this month's episode, Charlie and George go on a globe-trotting mission to celebrate 25 years of Goldeneye! (Release Tina Turner!)

    The boys are back to discuss all things Bond - the handover from Dalton to Brosnan, glorious gadgets, ludicrous set-pieces, a cracking cast and some questionable 90s fashion choices.

    As per usual, there'll be alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda. For Special Features, the brothers go into detail on the mighty N64 game and as always, a variety of dodgy impressions throughout.
    1 hr 14 min
  • EP#46 - Mortal Kombat (1995) - Retro Ramble Movie Podcast

    In this month's episode, Charlie and George pop on some techno and travel to the Netherrealm to indulge in some Mortal Kombat!To coincide with the latest video game abomination adaptation release, Sonic, the boys go back to 1995 to revisit one of the better efforts....but does it still hold up? Along the way, they discuss it's arcade roots, Lui Kang's bangs, the deliciously villainous Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and of course, pounding, pounding techno music. Usual features Coulda Woulda Shoulda and Suspicious Spin Offs and an array of "flawless" impressions.

    1 hr 4 min
  • EP#45 - Review of 2019 - Star Wars Special
    Like a conveniently resurrected Sith Lord, Charlie and George are back in the final chapter of their Review of 2019! They've made the jump to lightspeed to review Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker! They discuss the highs and lows of JJ Abrams finale and the film's journey to the screen, including a very different draft from original director Colin Trevorrow. The brothers also share their thoughts on how the closing chapter stacks up against the previous two instalments, The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, so please note, there are SPOILERS throughout for all three films! Keeping the ramble all things Star Wars, Charlie also shares his thoughts on the perfectly timed PS4 game, Star Wars - Jedi: Fallen Order and whether it's worth your Republic credits...
    1 hr 1 min

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