Retro Resurgence

By Ken Spaulding and Chad Droze

Ken, growing up in the 80s, and Chad, growing up in the 90s, discuss everything retro and nostalgic in a look back focusing on the 2 Decades of their childhood and teenage years. Topics include movies... more

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August 28, 2026 Retro Resurgence #46-Ranking the ROCKY Movie Franchise
Yo Adrian! Episode 46 of the #RRPod comin' at ya!
Ken and Chad are taking the Rocky Movie Franchise (from the original Rocky from 1976 all the way through "Rocky Balboa" in 2006 but not including the Creed movies) and ranking their favorites from #1 thru #6. Along the way, we analyze each movie in detail, discuss some of the great characters and opponents throughout the series, and discuss the impact Rocky has had on film and pop culture. It's all things Rocky in Episode 46!
ReCurrent Events:
Chad-Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler Set for Joseph Kosinski Miami Vice '85
Ken-Watch Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool | Netflix Official Site
One Stop Shop For Everything Rocky
Rocky Balboa's Winning Speech | ROCKY II
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1h 32min
August 14, 2026 Retro Resurgence #45-Mt Rushmore of Kevin Bacon Films
We're back from Summer Break, and beginning the 2nd Half of 2026 Ken and Chad debate and discuss the career and filmography of Kevin Bacon. It's a Rushmore episode of the podcast - what four Kevin Bacon films belong up there on the mountain? Did we get it right or wrong? Have a listen, and then hit us up on any of our outlets.
ReCurrent Events Links:
Savannah Bananas "Rookie of the Year" Parody from July 2026: Link 1 | Link 2
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1h 20min
July 24, 2026 Retro Resurgence BONUS SHOW - The ABC Board Game Show with Special Guest Jerospace!
Hope all of you listeners are enjoying your summer. Ken and Chad here interrupting this regularly scheduled break to drop in a BONUS SHOW. We called in our "Loyal Listener" Jerospace a.k.a. Jeremy to help us go down the rabbit hole of board games. It's another ABC show, and the guys go roundtable and discuss board games beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Give it listen at the pool, on the beach, or in the shade during your summer season. We'll be back in August with Episode 45!
As referenced in the show, Board Game Geek is a valuable tool to research and look up information on any board game ever!
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1h 49min
July 03, 2026 Retro Resurgence #44-Friday Night Trivia! With Guest Host Tim of Old School 80s!
Yes, Episode 44 isn't dropping on our normal Friday "AM" timeslot, instead, this episode will hit your feeds in the evening time, in what Ken and Chad are dubbing their first "Friday Night Trivia" show. It's the last show before the guys take their annual "Summer Break", and much like last year, the competitive juices are flowing. Dishing out the questions is none other than the 80's connoisseur himself "Old School Tim" (@OldSchool80s). The guys traverse through 7 distinct categories of 1980's sports, music, movies, television, politics and more. The first to 14 wins- who'll take home the crown in this rousing round of 80's pop culture trivia. Sit back, crack open a cold one, and let the games begin!
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1h 3min
June 19, 2026 Retro Resurgence #43-Weird Al Parody Bracket Madness! Part 3
Episode 43 sees the guys doing Part 3 of the ongoing Weird Al Yankovic Greatest Parody Song Bracket Tournament. Once again, Pitfall Gary is here to break any stalemates in the matchups. 16 more songs do battle to in the "Wheel of Fish" Division. Which song will come out on top? Listen and Find Out.
If you haven't heard Part 1 and Part 2 of the #WeirdAl Tournament, take a listen to those before diving into this episode.
ReCurrent Events:
KEN: Netflix's Scooby-Doo reboot reveals full cast amid Scooby backlash
CHAD: ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday - Barrett Media

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1h 18min
June 05, 2026 Retro Resurgence #42 - Mt Rushmore of Three Name Celebrities in Movies, TV, & Music
Episode 42 has Ken and Chad going back to the Mount Rushmore format. The topic - focusing on celebrities known by "three names" in the world of Television, Movies, and Music. The guys discuss and debate their picks to try to come up with a consensus for each.
Recurrent Events:
KEN: Nintendo X Lego Announce a Deluxe Donkey Kong Set
CHAD: Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in a Betty Boop Feature Film
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1h 15min
May 22, 2026 Retro Resurgence #41 - Top 5 Jean Claude Van Damme Movies
Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master - the Muscles from Brussels. It's Jean-Claude Van Damme Time!
The guys discuss and debate their personal Top Five JCVD Movies (with 1 Honorable Mention) and share their overall thoughts, some JCVD trivia, and more on this high-flyin', action packed episode.
Recurrent Events:
KEN: PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks - Official Teaser Trailer - IGN
CHAD: The Pizza Hut Book-It Program
Epic Split // Volvo Commercial // Jean-Claude Van Damme
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1h 26min
May 08, 2026 Retro Resurgence #40-The ABC's of Wrestling
Reach for Episode Number 40, and turn it up! The guys are back in this early May of 2026 release. It's the Great ABC of Wrestling Show- a format they used once before with Toy Lines. This time, the talk is all things wrestling! Ken and Chad each alternate by going from A to Z of all the wrestling terms that first come to mind with each letter of the alphabet.
RECURRENT EVENTS:
CHAD: Rocky IV Exquisite Super Series 1/12 Scale Action Figures By Hiya Toys Preorders
KEN: The Transformers: The Movie Ultimate Visual History Hardcover Book Announced - PREORDER!

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1h 42min
May 02, 2026 Wide World of Toys #5-5 Under-Rated Toy Lines of the 80s
Episode 5 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he travels through the 80s and dives into 5 toylines that didn’t quite reach top of the mountain status, but were still pretty cool in their own way! It’ll be another gnarly ride down memory lane! Listen to the Wide World of Toys Podcast now! Brought to you by The Retro Resurgence Podcast and The Retro Network!
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31min
April 24, 2026 Retro Resurgence #39-Favorite TV Theme Songs of the 70's, 80's, 90's & 2000's
Episode 39 drops NOW! We stay in the world of television again, but this time, Ken and Chad are remembering the classic, memorable earworms that we call TV THEME SONGS! Featuring classic tv shows from the 1970's all the way until the 2000's, come take a listen with them as they give their Top 3 of each decade. Will they match picks? You have to listen to find out. One thing's for sure, hearing these all-time great TV jingles are sure to bring a smile to your face!
RECURRENT EVENTS:
KEN: Halloween on Steam
CHAD: The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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1h 46min

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How many episodes does Retro Resurgence have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.