The Retro Network Drive-In

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TRN Drive-In returns just in time for Summer Camp! To celebrate the special event, we recently screened the 1987 comedy film Ernest Goes to Camp starring Jim Varney. Join Adam (@hojukoolander), Wyatt (@infamouswb), and Jason (@RD80s) as they take a trip to Camp Kikakee to see Ernest P. Worrell help a group of delinquents and save the camp from being demolished by a nearby mining company. 

You'll hear facts you may not know about the film, box office stats, and our Drive-In awards including our favorite scenes, lines and which supporting actor stole the show. Also don't miss our intermission as we discuss which prop would go back and steal from the set.

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TRN Drive-In returns with a holiday screening of the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. Join Gary (@milehighsamurai), Karen (@KarenFlieger8), Tim (@OldSchool80s), and Jason (@RD80s) as they the journey to Punxsutawney, PA to watch Phil Connors experience Groundhog Day, over and over again. You'll hear facts you may not know, box office stats, casting what-ifs, our Drive-In awards including our favorite scenes, lines and which supporting actor stole the show.

Links mentioned during the podcast:
Making of Groundhog Day featurette
Deleted Scenes

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Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts reviewing films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours, Grocery Stories, and Outtakes episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

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TRN Drive-In returns with a special 40th anniversary screening of the 1982 film First Blood. Join Gary (@milehighsamurai), Eric (@Eric_Vardeman), and Jason (@RD80s) as they the journey to rediscover the movie started the Rambo franchise. You'll hear facts and box office stats, casting what-ifs, Drive-In awards including our favorite scenes and lines and more into the franchise's history.

Rambo: The Force of Freedom Intro
Rambo Action Figure commercial
Framing John DeLorean (currently on Netflix and Hulu)

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Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts reviewing films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours, Grocery Stories, and Outtakes episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

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The Retro Network Drive-In returns with a special holiday screening of the 1990 film Home Alone! Guests for this episode will include Tim (@OldSchool80s), Stacey (@GeekyVixen) and hosted by Jason (@RD80s). Relive this timeless classic including facts and box office stats, our Drive-In awards including favorite scenes and lines, casting What-Ifs, a quick review of Home Sweet Home Alone, and Did You Know trivia.

CAUTION: SPOILERS FOR HOME ALONE and HOME SWEET HOME ALONE

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Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts featuring films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours with Jason & Mickey, and the full back catalog of TRN Time Machine episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

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TRN Drive-In returns with a special holiday screening of the 1983 film A Christmas Story! Guests for this episode will include Karen (@KarenFlieger8), Tim (@oldschool80s), and hosted by Jason (@RD80s). Relive this timeless classic including facts and box office stats, casting what-ifs, our Drive-In awards including favorite scenes and lines, and some Did You Know trivia.

Book mentioned during the podcast: A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

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Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts featuring films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours, Grocery Stories, and Outtakes episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

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On this episode skips of TRN Drive-In, Jason welcomes special guest host Chad from Horror Movie BBQ to review the forgotten Thanksgiving-set film Dutch starring Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry. We will  talk about its release history, box office stats, critic reviews, and also hand out our usual TRN Drive-In awards. After the awards, we'll wrap with our thoughts on possible future incarnations of the film and some Did You Know facts.

Tell us your thoughts by interacting with us on social media @TRNsocial on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts featuring films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours, Grocery Stories, and Outtakes episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

Subscribe to TRN Drive-In for the complete library of episodes. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, we'd appreciate your 5 star review to help us spread the word!

Our TRN Drive-In 95 series continues with our 4th feature film, Toy Story starring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen! Since this is a buddy film, Jason and Mickey both bring their research to the podcast with info on the cast and crew, box office, fun facts, and some great Did You Know bits and easter eggs. Jason also has a fun story about watching it in the theater for the first time. 

We will also hand out the Drive-In Awards for Favorite Scene and Favorite Quote, Who Stole the Show in a Minor Role and the MVP. Plus, we'll discuss and flaws or questions we had while reiwatching and what the next incarnation of the film could be.

This was a former Patreon exclusive episode that is now being made public.

TRN Drive-In 95 series continues with our third feature film, Major Payne starring Damon Wayans! Jason is the host this time and brings you all the info on the cast and crew, box office, fun facts, and more. Jason and Mickey will hand out their Drive-In Awards for Favorite Quote and Favorite Scene, along with Who Stole the Show in a Minor Role and the MVP (no-brainer.) Plus, we'll discuss what the next incarnation of the film could be.

This was a former Patreon exclusive episode that is now being made public.

Our Patreon exclusive podcast series on 1995 movies (now available to everyone!) returns with Episode 2 featuring Waterworld starring Kevin Costner and Dennis Hopper. Listen as Mickey takes the lead, going through the film's tumultuous history, little-known facts and our personal awards. We'll also discuss the actors' history, casting What Ifs, and explore if the film should get another incarnation.

This was a former Patreon exclusive episode that is now being made public.

Holy Shnikes! The Retro Network proudly presents the first installment in our TRN Drive-In '95 series (previously exclusive to Patreon) to all of our listeners! One of the most beloved comedies not just of 1995 but all time is Tommy Boy starring Chris Farley and David Spade.

Listen as Jason and Mickey go through the film's history, give out awards for best scene and line, and explore little known facts. We'll also discuss the actors' history, some casting What Ifs, and even ask if the film should get another incarnation.

As promised during the podcast, check out these Tommy Boy resources on the web: Tommy Boy: Behind the Laughter documentary on YouTube and Fat Men, Little Coats: The Oral History of Tommy Boy by Film School Rejects.

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Fans of TRN Drive-In can get access to our bonus series TRN Drive-In '95 by becoming a VIP on Patreon! Support us at the $5 level and you'll unlock podcasts featuring films from 1995 like Tommy Boy, Waterworld, Major Payne, and Toy Story. Plus you'll get more bonus podcasts like the unfiltered After Hours, Grocery Stories, and Outtakes episodes. Your pledge also includes access to our VIP Lounge on Slack where TRN staff and VIPs share life together. Sign up today and thanks in advance for your support.

Subscribe to TRN Drive-In for the complete library of episodes. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, we'd appreciate your 5 star review to help us spread the word!