Running Retro Maniacs

Celebrating Metroid 35th Anniversary with this special podcast.  Listen to us talk about how Metroid changed our lives and gaming in general.  We go over our favorite Metroid games and listen to the shock we had to find out Samus was really a woman when we were kids.  All that and more in this special anniversary podcast.

We talk about upcoming movies and tv show trailers that excite us.  These include Red Notice, Cowboy Bebop, Uncharted, and the upcoming Rock 4 Director's Cut.  Listen to our shock at the one notable character missing from the Cowboy Bebop Trailer and why Mike loves the Rocky movie so much.

We talk about our busy weekend full of running events.   Starting off with GTS annual Halloween Pub Run, then Julie Rogers Gift of Life, Walk to Defeat ALS, Houston Half Marathon, and our thoughts on the new updates to the SRS Turkey Trot.  Hear about how we did during the running events this weekend and why Willie has a new found joy for trick or treating in this latest podcast.

We discuss the major movie trailers shown during DC Fandome 2021.  Discussion of upcoming 3 major DC Universe movies The Flash, Black Adam, and The Batman.  Listen to our thoughts on each trailer and what we are most excited about on the latest Running Retro Maniacs podcast.

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike

Find out about Willie's attempt to do the ambitious Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim in 24 hours.  A hike that 7 came out to do as a group that encompasses over 50 miles.  Find out what Willie had to do to survive the hike and from the others who were part of his group.  This is a story of a group of people working together battling sleep deprivation, tired legs, and the dangers of the grand canyon to accomplish a memorable adventure.   We have special guest Jeremy aka Goku Runner and Tony Mireles aka the man of over 100 marathons to join as guests.

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike

Goku Runner

Tony Mireles

Mike's first marathon to be a Six Star Finisher is Chicago.  Find out his experiences visiting Chicago for the first time and how handled the unusual warm weather as he attempted the Chicago Marathon.

We discuss The Suicide Squad Movie by James Gunn the sequel to Suicide Squad.  Attention spoilers ahead so if you haven't seen the sequel watch it first then come to our episode.  Hear our thoughts on the characters, our favorite fights, and what we thought of the movie.  All that and more on this latest podcast.  

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike

We talk about upcoming movies and shows featuring Matrix Resurrections and Hawkeye.   We also discuss the new Flight of the Navigator reboot, Top Gun delay, and Iron Eagle.   Learn why Mike doesn't like Doogie Howser and why Willie wouldn't take the red pill in this latest podcast.

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike

We talk about Nintendo's 25th N64 Anniversary.   One of our favorite consoles.  Willie talks about the awe he felt when he saw Mario 64 for the first time.  Mike talks about wanting the rare disk drive 64dd.  We both talk about our favorite games for the system.  All that and more on the latest podcast.

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike

We recount our running histories.  Running is what brought Willie and Mike together and they share of their stories of their favorite races.  Mike is leaving to Chicago for one of his bucket list marathon races The Chicago Marathon.  Willie has some exciting news he wants to tell at the end of this episode about an upcoming race event he is excited for.  All that and more on this running specific episode.

Willie aka Lando

Monstrous Mad Mike