Ready 2 Retro

The Ready 2 Retro crew is back! Join R2R as Max, Chelsea and Chris share about why the podcast was on hold due to the Eaton Fire back in January. Also, Episode 207 is the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of Ready 2 Retro and because this is the first episode in 2025, it was only appropirate to discuss our favorite films from 2024!Did your favorite from 2024? Check out the episode to find out!Click the link below to give towards Max and his family as they recover from the LA Fires:Max's GoFundMe

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ready 2 Retro! For the last episode of 2024, Max and Chelsea get lost in New York City with Kevin McCallister as they review "Home Alone 2"! 

"One night of presents? Hell no! We got EIGHT CRAAAAZZY NIGHTS!"This week Ready 2 Retro is joined by first time guest and the man with the biggest Adam Sandler collection, Dustin Tucker aka @limestonepicker! Along with Max, another huge Sandman fan, the two of them discuss the often forgotten, "Eight Crazy Nights"! So time to bust out the menorah, spin the dreidel, dust off your Eight Crazy Nights DVD and get ready for one awesome movie review that it'll make you say "This is the happiest seizure of my life!" 

Back in October Max and Jasmine took a cross country train trip from Los Angeles to Boston. On this special bonus the two of them share about their experience on Amtrak, the eight different cities they visited and their Top 5 Tips about train traveling!Episodes Notes:The Route- Los Angeles ---> Albuquerque ---> Kansas City ---> Chicago ---> Washington D.C. ---> Philadelphia ---> New York City ---> New Haven ---> Boston Youtubers that specialize in Amtrak travel that we found helpful: Ground Life Travel In The Great Wide

This week R2R is getting WAY retro as "Happy Days" showrunners Brian Levant & Fred Fox Jr join us for a coversation all about the show and their recent book "50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic".Hear why Levant and Fox decided to create this book, the process of making it and personal stories of their time working on the show. There's no doubt that after hearing this episode it'll make you say "Ayyyy!"You can purchase the book now wherever books are sold or click here for a direct link!

This week Ready 2 Retro revisits one of the greatest sports movies of all time to celebrate its 20th anniversary..."Friday Night Lights" (2004). Joining this week is Max's high school buddy and fellow football teammate, Caz Wolter, as the two of them share their fond memories of the film, their high school football experience and the craze that is MOJO FOOTBALL!

Carlos@thenostalgiclatino is back on @ready2retro to talk all things old school Nickelodeon! Carlos shares about his favorite old school Nick shows, the untimely cancellation of Splat Con and the awesome impromptu meet up that followed!As always, we're Ready 2 Retro...Are You?Links to Carlos' Content:Instagram: @thenostalgiclatinoTikTok: Tiktok Linkready2retro.com 

Alien Month ends with the latest installment of the series, "Alien: Romulus". Returning to Ready 2 Retro is our buddy Corey from @podcastingafterdark as he and Max share what they loved about "Romulus", what they felt was missing and of course, they're going to talk about that polarizing last act!This is an episode for all Alien fans old and new! 

Max, Chelsea and Chris reunite for the first time in a long time to reflect, share memories and talk about Episode 200!Thank you to all the listeners and friends of the show who have made this podcasting journey absolutely incredible! 

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All month long @ready2retro will be highlighting films from the "Alien" franchise. First up is the one that started it all! Chelsea, Jesse from @heartgodmedia and Max discuss the brilliance that is Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979). In this episode R2R dives into what makes this movie not just a top tier horror or sci-fi film, but one of THE greatest films of all time!

With so much anticipation leading into the "Beetlejuice" sequel, it was only right to find two huge fans of the original movie. Returning to Ready 2 Retro this week is the Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, and Nic Cowan (Surf Ninjas) as they passionately share their thoughts about the long awaited "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"! Nic breaks down ALL the plot points of this convoluted film, Chelsea gushes over Catherine O'Hara's portrayal of "Delia" and Max breaks down why Tim Burton had to crush this movie to save his career and legacy as a filmmaker. All this and more! 

Prop Master Mark Richardson returns to Ready 2 Retro, but unlike the previous episodes, Mark isn't here to talk about Power Rangers. Instead, the conversation is all about Mark's passion, Horror Films! Listen to the latest episode of Ready 2 Retro as we dive into Mark's early career with Troma, his time working with Rob Zombie on the Halloween films (2007 & 2009) and some of his favorite horror films of all time! 

Ready 2 Retro is thrilled to have Josh from@hauntingseason join us for Week 2 of #spookyseptember! In this conversation, you'll hear Josh talk about his haunting thrift adventures, his favorite horror movies and all things retro! 

Spooky September returns for the 5th year on @ready2retro! To kick things off, Jesse from The Sight & Sound presented by @heartgodmedia returns to R2R as we talk about Goosebumps' "The Haunted Mask"! Join us as we talk in depth about the inaugural episode of the show that warned all 90s kids that we were in for a scare! www.ready2retro.com/www.youtube.com/@ready2retroInstagram Pages:Max @ready2retro Jesse @heartgodmedia

This week on Ready 2 Retro features the very talented Gavin Smith who is a freelance artist based in Indiana. Gavin's work is featured all over your local comic book store as he's worked on projects such as Heart Piercer, The Last Ronin, TMNT main series, Godzilla: Sons of Giants and so much more! In this conversation we talk all things turtles, nostalgia and Gavin's personal journey in being an artist who is living his dream!And of course, if it a TMNT related conversation, you know Joey from @ninjatoitles will be on with us!  

This week's episode features screenwriter Mike Werb, who has famously been involved with projects like The Mask (1994), Face/Off (1997) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)! Join in the conversation as Mike shares about his career, his love for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Blink-182, and talks in detail about the significance of the 30th Anniversary of The Mask!

On Episode 191 of the Ready 2 Retro Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome guests Jordan Warkol (who played "Foggy") & Blake Collins (who played "Woim") for a special 30th Anniversary Celebration of the The Little Rascals (1994)! In this episode we hear from Jordan and Blake about their experiences on the set, growing up as a child actor in the 1990s, being friends for the majority of their lives and playing Goldeneye on the Ninetendo 64! This episode is a must listen to if you are a fan of the film and growing up in the 90s! 

Over the weekend, the unthinakable occured..."The Duchess of Horror", Chelsea, watched professional wrestling and actually liked it! In response to watching SummerSlam together, The Nerd Twin Podcast (Chelsea & Tess) enter the ring on Ready 2 Retro as Max gives them a full run through of professional wrestling! In this episode Chels & Tess learn the difference between "work" and "shoot", what's the deal with "Money in the Bank" and Max tells them about the legendary wrestler that is Val Venis! Whether you're a hardcore wrestling fan or not, there is something for everyone in this episode! 

Part 2 of Episode 189 is here! Join @ready2retro host Max, Joey from @ninjatoitles & Jesse from @heartgodmedia as they provide a deep dive on the 1994 classic, "Dumb & Dumber". In this episode they'll share their favorite scenes and lines from the film, as well as facts about the movie and thoughts on the 2014 sequel. It is the finale of #jimcarreyjuly and it is an episode YOU DO NOT want to miss! As always, "We're Ready 2 Retro... Are You?" Instagram Pages:Max @ready2retro Joey @ninjatoitles Jesse @heartgodmedia

Jim Carrey July continues with the remaining of the 3 Jim Carrey 1994 film relases: "Dumb & Dumber". Returning to Ready 2 Retro to talk all about it is "The Godfather of Ready 2 Retro", Joey from @ninjatoitles & Jesse from @heartgodmedia! Episode 189 is split into two parts: the first part includes a Jim Carrey movie draft and a deep dive into Jim Carrey's career as a whole. Part 2 will be more of the expected Ready 2 Retro review of "Dumb and Dumber". As always, "WE'RE READY 2 RETRO...ARE YOU?"Instagram Pages:Max @ready2retro Joey @ninjatoitles Jesse @heartgodmedia

Week 2 of "Jim Carrey July" is here! Joining Ready 2 Retro for the very first time is Danielle from the No More Late Fees Podcast as her and Max review 1994's "The Mask"!In this episode Max and Danielle share their nostalgic memories about The Mask, favorite lines from the film and Danielle gets put into the HOT SEAT! This and so much more on Episode 188 of the Ready 2 Retro Podcast!Follow Danielle's Podcastnomorelatefeespodcast.com

Jim Carrey July is here! In 1994, Jim Carrey had arguably the greatest one-year span of movies with Ace Ventura, The Mask and Dumb & Dumber. All July long Ready 2 Retro will be highlighting each film and doing a deep dive into the comedian's personal life and career. First up, "The Godfather of R2R", Joey from @ninjatoitles, returns to Ready 2 Retro to discuss one of his favorite movies of all time, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In this episode we talk about Carrey's early years growing up in Canada, his career as a impressionist comedian, our favorite lines from the film and fun facts on how it was made.LINKS Mentioned in the Episode:Jim Carrey's SNL AuditionMonty Python – The Funniest Joke In the WorldJim Carrey on the Tonight Show (1983)Siskel & Ebert Talk About Ace VenturaSocial Media Links:ninjatoitles.comready2retro.com

On Episode 186 of Ready 2 Retro, friend of the show, Andy Foreman returns to talk about his first ever published novel, "What We Find Back Home"! This is Andy's first interview discussing the book in detail and R2R is honored to be the inaugural site for the conversation to take place! Description of "What We Find Back Home":When Arthur Belding was a child he could swear that he heard an unexplainable voice talking to him from the shadows of his Aunt Helen's basement. When he returns to visit her many years later as an adult he is convinced that the voice was merely the overactive imagination of a little boy. But as night falls and the house grows quiet, Arthur can still hear that voice drifting up the stairs from out of the basement's impenetrable darkness.LINK 2 BUY:

This week toy enthusiast, expert and collector, Scott Zillner, joins Ready 2 Retro. In this conversation we cover the thrill of toy collecting, Scott's many conventions he currates and the upcoming Power Morphicon! 

It's time to show your high signs, give an "azuka" and do a song & dance for a dollar because we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of "The Little Rascals" (1994)! Joining us for an official Ready 2 Retro episode for the very firsr time is Max's sister Celestina and together they share why this was one of their favorite movies growing up as kids! 

This week on Ready 2 Retro we take you back to 1999 to review the horror/comedy/action fun adventure that is THE MUMMY! Returning to R2R is the Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, and together her and Max share their love for this film including their experiences seeing it in the theaters, favorite lines and scenes and they talk about all The Mummy attractions that were at Universal Studios Hollywood during the early 2000s! As always..."We're Ready 2 Retro...Are You?!" 

Knock it off and make youself a dang "casaDILLa" because it is the 20th Anniversary of "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004)!!! Returning to Ready 2 Retro is Jasmine! Jasmine and Max share their absolute love for this movie as they talk about their favorite scenes, lines, the cultural impact it had in 2004 and share moments about their time spent in Preston, Idaho where the movie was filmed in. Get your chapsticks, make some tots and don't forget you can drink whole milk if you wanted to! 

For Episode 181, Joey from @ninjatoitles joins Ready 2 Retro to talk all things C2E2 and the Chicago city extravanganza that Max and Joey went on! 

The start of Season 5 starts NOW!Joining @ready2retro this week is first time guest and the very talented artist, musician and creator Edem Elesh. Edem, a native of Los Angeles, is also an internationally known, collected and respected Fine Artist. He has participated in innumerable shows and residencies domestically and overseas. His art encompasses mixed media painting, sculpture, installation, drawing and music composition. Edem's music (seen as an integral part of his artistic expression, giving sound to vision if you will) has made it's way into several features including Eric Minh Swenson's Episode 2 of “Stoked” where his release “Selah” (under the moniker KinderCrowdControl®) was featured in it's entirety. Edem also worked as an artist for the world renowned film director and producer Roger Corman. Edem is READY 2 RETRO...ARE YOU?Links to Edem Elesh's Works:https://www.edem-art.com/https://kindercrowdcontrol.bandcamp.com/

Episode 179 is all about Max's trip to C2E2 in beautiful Chicago, Illinois! Joining in this episode is Tim Oliphant from TMNT+ who roomed with Max all C2E2 weekend long. Together, they share about their highlights and experiences including meeting new friends, checking out what C2E2 had to over, sitting in on a Power Rangers panel, and Max got to meet his childhood crush, Amy Jo Johnson!Visit Tim Oliphant's online store for some killer art and enamel pins!:https://www.timoliphant.com/shop

Ready 2 Retro has reviewed every TMNT movie upto date, except for two. The Michael Bay movies. To give a 10 year retrospect on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) joining us is of course Joey from @ninjatoitles and our #podcastcousin @tessllanos! In this episode, we dive into why this movie wasn't as fondly welcomed when it was first released and how the legacy of it since then. But don't be alarmed, this isn't a whole episode of us bashing this movie to pieces. We also discuss where the movie excels in mood, characterization and of course that iconic elevator scene. This is part 1 of our 2 part discussion. Head over to Tess and the Multiverse for our review of the sequel "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles: Out of the Shadows" (2016)! Also be sure to get the best TMNT enamel pins on the web at ninjatoitles.com

Ready 2 Retro is transporting all the way back to 1990 and the 35th Anniversary of Disneyland "Disney's Sing Along Songs: Disneyland Fun", Joining this week is fellow Disneyland fan #podcastcousin Tess. Together they talk about the 1990 VHS Disney Sing Along Song special, favorite parts of Disneyland, the simplistic times of 1990s, Disneyland snacks, rides and so much more! Check out "Tess in the Multiverse Podcast":https://open.spotify.com/show/3DZPzatjbk8F9W94qWSr4O?si=9r1n0CnHSK6TsO5im62L4A&nd=1&dlsi=68259899e9f8492a

"Mi Scusi" but can you believe we've been singing "Scotty Doesn't Know" for 20 years now? Better believe it because "Eurotrip" had its 20th anniversay last month and @ready2retro is here to celebrate the occasion. Joining us this week is the "Godfather of R2R", Joey from @ninjatoitles, and together we talk about the type of rumor in 2004, the random cameos in this movie, the awesome soundtrack and our own history with this movie. As always, WE'RE READY 2 RETRO....are you? 

Believe it or not, the "Zom-Com" classic made by Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg turns 20 years old this month! To help celebrate the occasion, our buddy Jesse from @heartgodmedia, joins Ready 2 Retro to give this film its flowers. In this conversation we discuss how stacked the year 2004 was for outstanding comedies, the unique film style that Edgar Wright possesses, the subtle humor that the Brits provide and weather or not we think we would survive a zombie apocalypse. 

SPOILERS AHEAD!This week on Ready 2 Retro, we're mixing it up and reviewing some current content! Max is joined by his good friend Eric Johnson who is a lover of comics, storytelling and most of all, people. Join Max and Eric as they share their thoughts on the new season of "Loki" streaming on Disney+ which includes the incredible character arc Loki journeys throughout the MCU thus far, the incredible acting abilities of Tom Hiddleston and our personal thoughts on where we think the MCU is headed. Listeners, if you have superhero movie fatigue, this one is especially for you!

Happy Valentine's Day!This week's episode, Max's wife, Jasmine joins Ready 2 Retro as both her and Max share about one of their favorite movies of all-time, "Say Anything" (1989). In this episode they talk about the incredible cast, the performance of young John Cusak & Ione Skye and they share about their own story of how they fell in love. Get the boombox out, put away the pen and get ready for Episode 173!

On February 1st, 2024, the legendary Carl Weathers passed away at the age of 76. Joined by Joey from Ninja Toitles, we here at Ready 2 Retro dedicated Episode 172 as a tribute to Carl Weathers incredible career!

Episode 171 of the Ready 2 Retro Podcast is a conversation with VFX Supervisor Peter Crosman. Peter's feature film credits include a diverse range of genres such as the Beatles-scored musical extravaganza "Across The Universe", fantasy comedies "Scooby Doo (I&II)" and "Flubber", dramatic narratives "Horse Whisperer", "Idlewild", and sci-fi thrillers "Independence Day", "Broken Arrow" and "Tank Girl".Be sure to listen to this fantastic conversation as Peter shares from his career, the projects he's doing now and his overall love for film.

1994 had some incredible movies released and to give it the honor it truly deserves, Ready 2 Retro invited Carlos@thenostalgiclatino, Joey from @ninjatoitles & Jesse from @heartgodmedia to do the ultimate 1994 Movie Draft! The goal is for each person to assemble the best movie lineup using only 1994 films. There will be 5 rounds in total. The winner will be determined by votes on social media by the end of one week.Did the podcasters and content creators pick your favorite movies from 1994? Listen and find out! Instagram Pages for the Panel:Max @ready2retro Carlos@thenostalgiclatinoJoey @ninjatoitles Jesse @heartgodmedia

For the first guest of 2024, Ready 2 Retro had the privilege of having a conversation with actor Ben Fransham! Ben is a seasoned actor from New Zealand who has been in many iconic projects such as Peter Jackson's “Heavenly Creatures” (1994), “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” series, “Ash vs Evil Dead” and his most recognizable role as “Petyr” in 2014's “What We Do in the Shadows”. Be sure to take a listen to Episode 169 as Ben Fransham shares many stories from the set, his background in trained ballet and being set on fire dressed up as a vampire! It's an episode YOU DO NOT want to miss out on!

It has become an annual tradition that Ready 2 Retro begins the new year with a list of top movies from the previous year. 2023 to 2024 is no different! Join Max & Chelsea as they give you their favorite movies from 2023. Will your favorites be on there? Find out and listen! Also, let us know what your favorite 2023 movies are by DMing us on IG @ready2retro or sending us an email at ready2retro@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

Part 2 of @ready2retro's "Lord of the Rings Round Table Conversation" is here! Join Max, The Duchess of Horror, #podcastcousin Tess and Jasmine as they share more thoughts and their love for this incredible series. The episode ends with a LOTR movie trivia game and is join by Tess' husband, John Llanos! Join along on the trivia challenge and tell us how well you did at home by emailing us at ready2retro@gmail.com!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

The Fellowship of Ready 2 Retro was contrived for one purpose only, to geek out over LOTR! Join Max, Jasmine, #podcastcousin Tess and the Duchess of Horror Chelsea, as four nerdy friends share their love for the franchise as they explain their favorite film of the LOTR series, who the best Hobbit is, Arwen or Eowyn and so much more! “One does not simply skip over a Ready 2 Retro Episode” This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

To kickoff #lortmonth here on Ready 2 Retro, we have the honor to have a conversation with actor Phil Grieve! Phil was in all three "Lord of the Rings" movies as various orcs and most recently was in Amazon's "The Rings of Power" series. Join in the conversation as R2R's own Fellowship ask Phil questions about his experience on set, the process of applying prosthetic makeup, New Zealand and just as with every guest, we put him in the HOT SEAT!If you're a fan of LOTR, you DO NOT want to miss this episode!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

Week 4 of Nick November is here! This week we are talking about one of the most significant movies in Nickelodeon history, "Harriet the Spy" (1996). Being that "Harriet the Spy" is the first movie ever to be produced by "The Orange Splat", we definetly had to give it the Ready 2 Retro treatment. Join Max & Chelsea as they revisit this film for the first time in over two decades!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

In week 3 of #nicknovember we huddle around the campfire to tell spooky stories from everyone's favorite scary kids show "Are You Afraid of the Dark?". Joining this week is Dean & Alex from the Return Revenge Resurrection Podcast! We will be diving into three specific episodes from our past: "The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors", "The Tale of the Shiny Red Bicycle" and "The Tale of Old Man Corcoran".So grab your security blanket, grab a flashligh and listen to the episode now!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

This week on @ready2retro, we are joined by John Speas from the Blast From Our Past Podcast to talk about the much obscure and even more forgotten, Nickeldeon show "Fifteen". In this episode we discuss the more adult themes the show focused on, the DRAMA between the charaters, how horrible Brooke was to the rest of the characters and how Ryan Reynolds' acting career was launched in this show. All this plus a special announcement about the future of BFOP!So trevel back to the early 90s and join us as we revisit Hillside!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

The first offical #nicknovember episode in 2023 is an absolute classic! Beyond just Nickelodeon fans, Salute Your Short's Zeke the Plumber episode called "Ghost Story" is a generation-defining moment for all Millennials. @ready2retro does an unconventional method of review for "Ghost Story;" we go scene by scene and do an in-depth overview of this memorable Nick episode. Joining in the conversation is Jesse from the Sight & Sound Podcast from @heartgodmedia. If you know who Zeke the Plumber is, you DO NOT want to miss the episode!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Every year on Halloween, Ready 2 Retro drops a bonus episode to our listeners. This year Chelsea & Max rant about "Five Nights at Freddy's", their experience at Knott's Scary Farm, the Chucky Series & Son of Monsterpalooza! We hope you've enjoyed another nostalgic spooky season with Ready 2 Retro! See you next month for #nicknovember!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement

Our 50s classics remade in the 80s theme comes to a conclusion with our review of the much underrated sci-fi/horror film, "The Blob" (1988)! Joining again this week is filmmaker and cinephile, Andy Foreman. Listen now to the conversation as we discuss the differences between the 50s and 80s renditions, the amazing practical effects and Andy is quizzed on how well he knows 50s films from 80s bands. This and so much more. We're READY 2 RETRO... ARE YOU?!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5522857/advertisement