Retromade

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of Retromade! Today, we wrap up the long journey through writing and directing works of John Hughes in the 80s & 90s.

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The FINAL movie of the John Hughes season, we’ll be heading back to 1998 to cover his last writing credit of the 90s today - a movie I’ll bet you’ve not heard of, let alone seen - Reach the Rock and of course some 1998 memories to set the scene.

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Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1996 to revisit 101 Dalmatians, Disney’s live-action take on the animated classic, complete with Glenn Close going full Cruella. Let’s get into whether this remake earns its spots or just rides the original’s coattails.

I’m excited to have returning guest, Lizzy, back from the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast here with me today. Lizzy is a mother of 3 and movie lover - particularly thrillers and comedy! Check her out:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-movie-roundtable/id1439985015

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This is a very unique bonus episode of Retromade. Today, we’re gonna take a little detour and travel back to talk about one of our Ultimate Everymen from Season 1 - Patrick Swayze!

My guest today is Sue Tabashnik - Sue is an author and devoted Patrick Swayze historian whose five books (most recently “PATRICK SWAYZE Still Inspiring!”) span everything from fan-fueled looks at Dirty Dancing to intimate portraits of Patrick and his mother, Patsy, helping preserve and celebrate his legacy on and off the screen. You can also find more of Sue here:

• https://likedirtydancing.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/susan.tabashnik
• Books:

1. The Fans' Love Story: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (2010)
2. The Fans' Love Story ENCORE: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (2013)
3. PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer (2017) - her most popular book.
4. Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance (2022)
5. PATRICK SWAYZE Still Inspiring! (2025) Newest book.

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Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1994, when pop culture was firing on all cylinders, to revisit Baby's Day Out, a movie that dares to ask: what if a baby could outwit three grown criminals without even trying? We’ll get into the chaos, the cartoon logic, and whether this one holds up at all + a quick trip through some 1994 trivia to set the scene.

Returning to the show is Milo Dennison from The 80s and 90s Uncensored podcast, who recently rolled out a new format.

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Today we’re heading back to 1988 to revisit She's Having a Baby, a more personal entry from John Hughes, where he steps in as both writer and director. It’s a look at marriage, expectations, and growing up…with a little bit of that Hughes humor and anxiety mixed in. And as always, we’ll check in on what else was happening in ’88 with a quick time capsule.

I’m happy to be joined by returning guest, Scott Murphy of Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast (also on The Director's Chair Network), All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/action/metal/comedy/wrestling nerd. You can find him & his work here:

• Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast
• All 90s All the Time!
• New Horror Express

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Welcome back to Retromade, where we dive into the movies and moments that shaped our pop culture past. Today we’re rewinding to BOTH 1980 AND 1997 to cover movies that showcase the massive shifts Hughes’ career took, starting with his FIRST movie writing credit: The Secret Life of Nikola Tesla (never heard of it, right?) and then one of his final writing credits of the 90s: Home Alone 3.

This episode is a tad different than usual, thus I’m going solo. I hope you like the episode even if you haven’t seen these movies…

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Today we’re heading to 1986 and revisiting Pretty in Pink , the John Hughes’ class-conscious teen romance that gave us unforgettable fashion, an iconic soundtrack, and one of the most debated love triangles of the decade…depending on if you’re team Blane or team Duckie.

My guest today will sound very familiar if you listen to the Rocky series podcast, One More Round - Kyle Pederson.

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Today we’re heading back to 1987 for Some Kind of Wonderful - John Hughes’ gender-flipped spin on the Pretty in Pink formula. It’s got unrequited love, drum solos, diamond earrings, and that classic Hughes mix of angst and heart. We’ll dig into the movie, the music, and the era when every teen in America was just trying to figure out who they really belonged with.

I'm joined by returning guest, Steve Smith from The Men of Action Podcast(The Cheeky Basterds) & Dropping a Bruce.

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I’ve got one more holiday movie for ya… Today, we’re heading back to 1989 and spending the holidays with the Griswolds. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of those movies that somehow gets funnier—and more relatable—the older you get. From family chaos and workplace letdowns to the impossible pressure of a “perfect” Christmas, this episode is all about why this movie still hits decades later, and why it’s never really left the seasonal rotation.

Reminiscing with me today is returning guest, Doug Greenberg. You can find him on Frank Stallone - Who is this Guy? And you heard it first here: He may resurrect Rocky Minute (where they analyze the Rocky movies one minute at a time) soon!

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