Retroist
@retroist.com
I host the Retroist Podcast and write the Retroist which focuses on nostalgia. I like slightly old stuff and I typo too much. You can find me at https://www.retroist.com & https://patreon.com/retroist.
Ready to grab a board game and spend a fun afternoon lounging on this amazing gold carpet?
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ready to grab a board game and spend a fun afternoon lounging on this amazing gold carpet?
Assorted TV News Guys of the Early 80s. Collect 'em all!
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Assorted TV News Guys of the Early 80s. Collect 'em all!
Alf watching another sunrise in Seattle.
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Alf watching another sunrise in Seattle.
Projection Televisions of 1976. Which one would you choose?
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Projection Televisions of 1976. Which one would you choose?
The McRib is 44 years old this month. People's opinion on this pork sandwich from McDonald's may vary, but its history is a fun mix of food science, resource scarcity, and commerce. It was a fun subject to write about.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The McRib is 44 years old this month. People's opinion on this pork sandwich from McDonald's may vary, but its history is a fun mix of food science, resource scarcity, and commerce. It was a fun subject to write about.
www.retroist.com/p/the-histor...
www.retroist.com/p/the-histor...
This is a good representation of the foods I wanted to eat constantly as a kid.
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This is a good representation of the foods I wanted to eat constantly as a kid.
Gauntlet, the four-player arcade game, is 40 years old. Its release saw it showing up in arcades in the later part of 1985, but when it showed up at your local arcade, you knew it. Long lines, big crowds, and a lot of fun, it ate most of my quarters for months.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Gauntlet, the four-player arcade game, is 40 years old. Its release saw it showing up in arcades in the later part of 1985, but when it showed up at your local arcade, you knew it. Long lines, big crowds, and a lot of fun, it ate most of my quarters for months.
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Some things ain't right here.
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Some things ain't right here.
It is that time of year again. Need ideas for what to do with that leftover candy corn? How about a candy corn and peanut butter sandwich?
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It is that time of year again. Need ideas for what to do with that leftover candy corn? How about a candy corn and peanut butter sandwich?
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The Incredible Hulk Television Series is 48 years old today. While other Marvel comic characters had made it to the small screen before it, The Incredible Hulk was the company's first successful live-action series.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Incredible Hulk Television Series is 48 years old today. While other Marvel comic characters had made it to the small screen before it, The Incredible Hulk was the company's first successful live-action series.
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I went to a thrift store last night and spotted some well-themed trash in the VHS section.
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I went to a thrift store last night and spotted some well-themed trash in the VHS section.
The Video Store Podcast is back with an all new episode with @commodork.bsky.social behind the counter. This week he is recommending four films that were filmed at and/or heavily feature malls. It's a Mall, Mall, World!
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November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Video Store Podcast is back with an all new episode with @commodork.bsky.social behind the counter. This week he is recommending four films that were filmed at and/or heavily feature malls. It's a Mall, Mall, World!
www.videostorepodcast.com/p/its-a-mall...
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The TV show, Diff’rent Strokes, premiered 47 years ago today. While most people have heard of this show, I am surprised at how many have never watched an episode. I hope today people might give it a watch or maybe check out a podcast about it.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The TV show, Diff’rent Strokes, premiered 47 years ago today. While most people have heard of this show, I am surprised at how many have never watched an episode. I hope today people might give it a watch or maybe check out a podcast about it.
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I thought Construx were pretty great when I was a kid.
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I thought Construx were pretty great when I was a kid.
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This promo picture just gave me all the giggles. It looks like a photo for LA LAW or something...
November 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This promo picture just gave me all the giggles. It looks like a photo for LA LAW or something...
It is important to keep your Pac-Man well-fed.
November 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It is important to keep your Pac-Man well-fed.
Frank sad right now, but happy he will see you again next year.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Frank sad right now, but happy he will see you again next year.
I want that Reaper unlock.
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I want that Reaper unlock.
In 1971, Burger King released the Yumbo, a hot ham and cheese sandwich. It was a tasty burger alternative with a catchy name. Sadly, it didn't become a permanent fixture, but its legacy lives on as one of those quirky offerings that fans remember fondly.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In 1971, Burger King released the Yumbo, a hot ham and cheese sandwich. It was a tasty burger alternative with a catchy name. Sadly, it didn't become a permanent fixture, but its legacy lives on as one of those quirky offerings that fans remember fondly.
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I love that Fantasy Island has its own fast food chicken restaurant, Fantasy Island Chicken. FIC is probably pretty tasty.
November 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I love that Fantasy Island has its own fast food chicken restaurant, Fantasy Island Chicken. FIC is probably pretty tasty.
Saw a Haunted House made of balloons this morning.
October 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Saw a Haunted House made of balloons this morning.
Best portrayal of Dracula ever?
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Best portrayal of Dracula ever?
On the newest supporter episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am talking about the action sci-fi film, The Wraith. While it didn't have a huge budget and didn't win over critics, its stunt work, cool car, and memorable performances have won it fans.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
On the newest supporter episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am talking about the action sci-fi film, The Wraith. While it didn't have a huge budget and didn't win over critics, its stunt work, cool car, and memorable performances have won it fans.
www.retroist.com/p/retroist-t...
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