Episode 19 - Jim Varney

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Johnny and Matt take a look at the career of Jim Varney, better known as Earnest P. Worrell, one of the greatest and currently, most underappreciated characters in the history of television. Turning his career around from a failed stand up career, to appearing in thousands of commercials in the 80’s and early 90’s, and several hit movies. Listen in and learn and appreciate the work ethic and persistence of Jim Varney, Knowutimean?

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Episode 18 - Don Rickles

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Johnny and Matt explore the legacy of Don Rickles, a man and comedian who is never short on words or a comeback. Rickles worked hard over a near 70 year career that included numerous movie and television appearances, stand up performances, and so much more!

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Episode 17 - Jurassic Park

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Welcome.. to Jurassic Park…err Retro Pop. Life found a way for Johnny and Matt to discuss the incredible and sharp teeth filled movie franchise of Jurassic Park. The hit book has spawned 5, soon to be 6 movies, billions in merchandise, and a pretty cool Island of Adventure. Johnny and Matt delve into the lore of the behind the scenes of Jurassic Park, and what has kept the franchise out of extinction!

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Episode 16 - Blockbuster

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On this week’s episode, Matt and Johnny explore the history of that amazing blue and yellow video rental store that transcended Pop Culture, Blockbuster! From it’s rise in the 80’s, to it’s self-destruction in the 2000’s, Blockbuster Video was an important cornerstone of many people’s livelihoods over the last 30 years, and we do our best to honor it!

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Episode 15 - Michael Jordan

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In unintentional honor of his upcoming documentary, Johnny and Matt cover one of the greatest athletes of all-time. His Airness, himself, Michael Jordan! One of the most decorated athletes of all-time, Jordan would become one of the great business men to evolve from playing a sport, and pave the way for many to follow in his footsteps. Follow along as we cover his days from UNC, to the Chicago Bulls, baseball and multiple retirements.

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Episode 14 - Pat E. Johnson

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Matt and Johnny cover Matt’s famous uncle, the legendary and highly respected Patrick E. Johnson, in this week’s episode! From his start in Martial Arts, to his rise in the world of Hollywood Fighting Choreography, here all there is to know about this unsung hero in pop culture.

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Episode 13 - Street Fighter

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Johnny and Matt return to finish up their February Fight Game Month with Street Fighter! One of the most important fighting game franchises in video game history! Hadouken your way back into another episode of Retro Pop.

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Episode 12 - Mortal Kombat

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Matt and Johnny kick off a fighting game month with Mortal Kombat! One of the most controversial video game titles of all time, pushing the limits of violence on a video game console. Between movies, tv shows, toys and more, MK has long been crossed into mainstream!

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Episode 11 - The Simpsons

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The Simpsons are an absolute dynasty when it comes to television. 31 years, they have been around, an absolute mark of excellence. Although some believe the show should have been canceled by now, it still has a cult like following. In this episode, Johnny and Matt explore The Simpsons history and lineage, and find out why our favorite yellow family has remained in the spotlight for so long.

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Episode 10 - The Golden Girls

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In this week’s episode, Matt and Johnny explore, in their opinion, one of the greatest sitcom’s of all time, The Golden Girls! Listen in for the history of the show, between production, cast information and then some in this all new episode of Retro Pop.

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Episode 9 - Santa Claus

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Santa Claus is the face that many put to the Christmas season. In this week’s episode, Johnny and Matt take you through the history of Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick, and Johnny quizzes Matt on the highest selling toys from every year since 1963!

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Episode 8 - The Video Game Arcade

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Seemingly forever ago, playing video games publicly wasn’t such an uncommon thing. Video Game Arcades were the hub for the gamer, casual and competitive alike. With a major boom in the late 1970’s that led to a 15 year fad, arcades brought a special vibe to the playing experience.

In this episode, Matt and Johnny explore that “Golden Era” of video games! When high scores were a new concept, vector graphics were the next big thing, and when it only cost a quarter to get your fill.

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Episode 7 - TMNT

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Pizza, Kung-Fu and Turtles are the combination that no one knew that needed back in 1984, but for creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, it became a once in a lifetime creation. Since then, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become one of the most recognizable fictional characters of all time, and have crossed into all major forms of entertainment in it’s 30+ years of existence.

Cartoons, Movies, Comics, Toys, and so much more have made way for the TMNT property to continue to entertain generation after generation. In this episode, Johnny and Matt explore the major points of TMNT history.

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Episode 6 - Pizza Hut

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Pizza, the ultimate food. Cherished by many, all over the world, with a variety of styles and toppings, pizza is a universal food.

The first company to take a pizza parlor, and turn it into a massive chain, was Pizza Hut. Formed by the Carney brothers in the late 1950’s in Witchita, Kansas, the brothers pioneered pizza restaurants, and made eating at them a true experience. Matt and Johnny explore the history of Pizza Hut, with some stats and facts to “top it all off”.

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Episode 5 - Halloween

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Halloween! A holiday that is constantly overshadowed by Thanksgiving and Christmas, but has a deep support. It’s original, it’s fun and creative and has a rich history. Halloween is a combination of many different folklore’s and in this week’s episode of Retro Pop, Johnny and Matt explore that history, with their research, stats and facts!

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Episode IV - Star Wars

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Star Wars! One of the great fictional pieces of cinema and literature on this side of the galaxy. A money making machine, with billions of dollars earned over a 40+ year period. You know the movies, now learn about everything behind the scenes, and in between with Matt and Johnny on this week’s Retro Pop!

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Episode 3 - Calvin and Hobbes

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This episode, Johnny has selected to cover beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes! Bill Watterson created Calvin and Hobbes in 1985, and went on to have a ten year run, creating panels for the beloved boy and his stuffed tiger. They dive deep in to Watterson’s reclusive life and his unwillingness to turn his beloved product into merchandise. All that, and then some in this week’s episode of Retro Pop!

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Episode 2 - Napoleon Bonaparte

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Johnny and Matt return with their bi-weekly podcast and discuss one of the most controversial, powerful and most recognized leaders of 19th century Europe, Napoleon Bonaparte. Finally getting to show off their knowledge of world history in podcast form, they dive deep into Napoleon’s history, from his upbringing on Corsica, his transfer to mainland France at the age of 9, his rise, fall, second rise, then second fall, and his death. “S’il y a un homme parmi vous qui voudrait tuer son empereur, Me voici”

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Episode 1 - Nintendo

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In the debut episode, Matt and Johnny discuss one of the biggest names in video game history... Nokia. Just kidding. It's Nintendo, of course. From their origins in production of playing cards, to their transition into video games, Nintendo has succeeded on its ability to adapt with the times. Listen to personal reflections, history, statistics, trivia and more on this episode, including Matt's dog doing something very unforgivable mid-recording.

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