Retro Review with Rob & Terry

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Two guys that have opinions on everything offer their wisdom and wit on current events, pop culture, sports, and whatever else pops into their heads. Plus, each week, they will take something from the past and review in a modern sense.

Rob Martin, Terry Thompson


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    Episode 170 - Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 89:55


    It's back-to-back Superhero movies for Rob and Terry as this week they make their next stop on their journey through the MCU with a Retro Review of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Don't forget to to stick around for the Mr. Rushmore of Best Looking Superhero Costumes. 

    Episode 169 - Man of Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 106:21


    Look up in the sky... it's a bird... it's a plane... it's the greatest Superman movie of all time!  Rob and Terry do a Retro Review of Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Krypton's favorite son. Don't miss their Mt. Rushmore of the Best Movie / TV Reboots.

    Just the Rushmores - Volume 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 115:39


    Haven't done this in a while... Here's a special episode that includes Mount Rushmore discussions from previous episodes, including...Favorite Prison MoviesMovies That Didn't Need a SequelFavorite Greatest Hits AlbumsCraziest Moments that We Saw LiveMovies that Scared the Bejeezus Out of UsEnjoy, and we will be back with a new episode soon!

    Episode 168 - Rush Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 108:18


    Rob and Terry discuss some rants and raves and do a Retro Review of the comedy classic:  Rush Hour.  Stay til the end to hear their Mount Rushmores of Funny Characters who would be really annoying to work with.

    Episode 167 - Greatest Sports Travesties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 121:11


    Rob and Terry discuss the Super Bowl, the Royal Rumble, and discuss the Greatest Sports Travesties of all time! Think of travesties as being something that the sports gods got wrong. Something that happened that shouldn't have, or something that should've happened but didn't.

    Episode 166 - The Sting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 100:31


    Rob and Terry discuss their Super Bowl picks, the new Bears Head Coach, job promotions, the origins of the Internet; and they do a Retro Review of the classic Robert Redford and Paul Newman con-man movie: The Sting. Stick around to the end to hear the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Mentor and Student Movies. 

    Episode 165 - Training Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 108:20


    Rob and Terry discuss Christmas, the L.A. Wildfires, and the Bears vs. Packers. Plus, they do a Retro-Review of the Denzel Washington classic: Training Day. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of their Favorite "Having A Bad Day" Movies at the end.

    Episode 164 - Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 93:41


    Rob and Terry make their next stop through the mighty MCU with a Retro Review of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Worst Fathers in Movie History (1:19:05).

    Episode 163 - Joe Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 90:11


    Rob and Terry discuss some rants and raves, and football stuff, and do a Retro Review of the David Spade comedy: Joe Dirt. Not to tip Rob's hand at all, but make sure to stick around for the Mount Rushmore of Most Unfunny Comedies of all Time. (1:13:55)

    Episode 162 - The Godfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 103:06


    Terry and Rob talk about fantasy football, the downward slide of the Bears, the history and facts about popcorn, and do a Retro Review of one of the all-time classic movies: The Godfather. Don't miss their Mount Rushmore of Favorite Actors to Play a Gangster. (1:33:01) 

    Episode 161 - They Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 120:26


    Rob and Terry discuss the election, the Bears, antique recipes, and do Retro Review of the cult classic: They Live. Don't forget to stick around for the Mount Rushmore of Movies Starring Pro Wrestlers (1:46:52). 

    Episode 160 - DMX - It's Dark and Hell is Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 146:24


    Rob and Terry discuss fantasy football, the Hail Mary that destroyed the soul of Chicago, Teacher notes on Halloween, and a Chick-fil-A bucket list assist. Plus, they do a Retro Review of the first rap album that Rob ever bought: DMX - It's Dark and Hell is Hot. Stick around to hear the guys do their Mount Rushmore of Favorite Debut Albums. (2:15:18)

    Episode 159 - Dr. Strange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 128:28


    Rob and Terry discuss the dangers of falling asleep watching Dexter, fantasy football, the University of Nevada volleyball team, and heroes and record-setters. They also do a Retro Review of Marvel's foray into the mystic arts: Dr. Strange. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Instances of Clothing as a Plot Point (1:50:00).

    Episode 158 - Tremors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 96:55


    Rob and Terry discuss the election season, Deshaun Watson, Joker 2, the Bears, and do a Retro Review of 90's classic: Tremors. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Kevin Bacon Movies (1:20:05)

    Episode 157 - Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 219:01


    It's the big one! Rob and Terry dive into the all-time classic: Star Wars. (39:14) We have some fun with our Mount Rushmore this week, by calling out The Most Annoying Fan Bases (3:13:23). 

    Episode 156 - A Time to Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 188:02


    Rob and Terry break down the classic John Grisham adaptation: A Time to Kill. This is very heavy movie, and so the guys try to end on more lighthearted tone with a Mount Rushmore of their Favorite "Racism is Now Solved" Moments in Movies.

    Episode 155 - Alien

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 127:21


    Rob and Terry break down the 1979 Horror / Sci-Fi classic: Alien. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Movies with 10 or Fewer Actors. It was ... interesting.

    Episode 154 - Captain America: Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 147:34


    Rob and Terry make their next stop in the MCU with Captain America: Civil War. Don't miss their Mount Rushmore of Favorite MCU Plot Twists.

    Episode 153 - Starship Troopers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 165:00


    Rob and Terry talk about the Olympics, the Bears, SummerSlam 2024, and do a Retro Review of the sci-fi classic: Starship Troopers. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Scary Movie Alien Monsters. (2:33:53)

    Episode 152 - The History of Summerslam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 207:50


    Rob and Terry are back after a brief vacation, and... wow... a lot of stuff was happening in the world. The guys spend some time talking about world events, the Olympics, and the new Deadpool movie (don't worry, we give a spoiler warning). Plus, they do a deep dive and examine the history of WWE's Summerslam. 

    Episode 151 - Clerks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 162:04


    Rob and Terry revisit the dawn of the "Askewniverse"... aka... the Kevin Smith directorial debut: Clerks. Stick around until the end and hear the Mount Rushmore of Favorite 90's Indy Films. (2:27:32)

    Episode 150 - Top 25 Favorite Songs of All Time (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 136:04


    Part 2 covers our Top Ten entries in our list of our Favorite Songs of All Time. We also rounded up some Top 5 lists from some of our family and friends. We hope you enjoy it, and thanks for sticking with us for 150 Episodes!!!

    Episode 150 - Top 25 Favorite Songs of All Time (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 163:17


    This podcast just couldn't be contained in one session, so we had to split it up. Part 1 covers Rants & Raves and our 25th through 11th entries in our Top 25 Favorite Songs of All Time. 

    Episode 149 - Ant-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 143:37


    Rob and Terry hit the next stop on the MCU train, and do a Retro Review of the underrated Ant-Man. Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Movies Where Someone is Miniature. (2:07:50)

    Episode 148 - V for Vendetta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 144:16


    Rob and Terry discuss the first 3 episodes of the new season of The Boys, the tallest collegiate basketball player, The NBA Champion Boston Celtics, and a family of martial-arts heroes. The Retro-Review this week takes on the 2006 movie: V for Vendetta. (39:48) Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Dystopian Movies. (2:07:02)

    Episode 147 - Enemy of the State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 158:53


    Rob and Terry discuss snooker, teen crimesolvers, the US Women's Olympic Basketball Team, Bianco Ellis, tree removal, Lia Thomas, and more. This week, they do a Retro Review of the Will Smith / Gene Hackman thriller: Enemy of the State (42:00). Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Conspiracy Movies. (2:15:09)

    Episode 146 - Fargo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 131:46


    Rob and Terry talk about Disney ruining Star Wars, DEI, the imminent return of The Boys, financial planning, and even how they would try to hide a body if they had to. Oh yeah, they also do a Retro Review of the 90's classic: Fargo (34:30). Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Dark Comedies. (1:47:02)

    Episode 145 - Tombstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 168:09


    Terry and Rob welcome Alex Berry back to the podcast as they do a Retro Review of the modern classic western: Tombstone. (30:38) Don't miss the guys creating their Mount Rushmore of Movies Based On A True Story. (2:23:38)

    Episode 144 - Avenger: Age of Ultron

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 124:17


    Rob and Terry discuss the Roast of Tom Brady before they make their next stop on the MCU road: Avengers - Age of Ultron (16:40). Don't miss their Mount Rushmore of Favorite A.I. Movies. (1:49:10)

    Episode 143 - Draft Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 147:35


    Rob and Terry talk about their jobs, college protests, the NFL Draft and do a Retro Review of the movie: Draft Day (54:49). Make sure to catch their Mount Rushmore of Biggest NFL Draft Busts (2:08:59). 

    Episode 142 - Horrible Bosses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 151:28


    Rob and Terry take on the irreverent 2011 Comedy: Horrible Bosses.  Stick around to the end to hear their Mount Rushmore of Worst Jobs They've Ever Had.

    Episode 141 - WrestleMania 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 122:33


    The podcast got away from us this week. We went into it with the best of intentions to do a Retro Review of Horrible Bosses...but... we got so caught up in talking about Wrestlemania 40 that we ran out of time.  We swear....cross out hearts and hope to die... that we will stick to the script next time!  In the meantime, enjoy an entire episode dedicated to the spectacle of WrestleMania 40!!!

    Just the Rushmores, Vol. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 131:33


    We haven't done this in a while, so here is another episode filled up with some of our Mt. Rushmore discussions from previous episodes.- Favorite Michael Scott Moments- Favorite Actors over 60 (17:34)- Favorite Sylvester Stallone Film Moments (47:38)- Funniest Summer Comedies (1:01:11)- Greatest Scientific Achievements (1:10:39)- Favorite Chick Flicks with special guests... our wives (1:26:07)- Favorite Movies About Brothers (1:59:06)

    Episode 140 - Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 153:43


    Rob and Terry discuss busted NCAA brackets, Terry's new job, the build up for Wrestlemania 40, and do a Retro Review of the monster 1995 album: Jagged Little Pill (41:05). Don't miss the Mount Rushmore of Favorite Songs Released In 1995 That We Still Like Today, Even More Than When They Came Out (2:11:50).

    Episode 139 - Breaking Bad: First and Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 159:05


    Rob and Terry try out a new concept this week on Retro Review. We are watching the first episode and the last episode of the critically acclaimed TV Drama: Breaking Bad.  It was an adventure! Make sure you stick around and listen for our Mount Rushmore of Sympathetic Criminals on Screen.

    Episode 138 - Guardians of the Galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 138:36


    Rob and Terry make their next stop in the MCU, and this time they are going way off world with the Guardians of the Galaxy. 

    Episode 137 - Almost Famous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 154:19


    Rob and Terry talk about spelling bees, Justin Fields, robotic legs, and actual tree-huggers. They also do a Retro Review of the Cameron Crowe classic: Almost Famous.  Stick around to the end and hear their Mount Rushmore of Most Talented Nepo-Babies. 

    Episode 136 - Airheads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 114:42


    Rob and Terry discuss the shooting at the Chief's parade, the NBA All-Star Game, baseball, and do a Retro Review of the 90's comedy: Airheads. Don't miss their Mount Rushmore of Favorite Fictional Bands

    Episode 135 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 131:31


    Rob and Terry pull double duty this week. First they take on Super Bowl 58, in all it's glory; with a Mount Rushmore of favorite Super Bowl foods. Then they continue on their journey through the MCU with the fantastic Captain America: The Winter Soldier. 

    Episode 134 - Die Hard: With a Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 139:21


    Rob and Terry discuss Dan Campbell, Taylor Swift, spelling Bee's, and do a Retro Review of the 3rd Die Hard movie: Die Hard with a Vengeance. Fittingly, the Rushmore this week is Sequels That Were Better Than The Original. 

    Episode 133 - Blazing Saddles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 112:06


    Rob and Terry take on the outlandish, purposefully offensive Mel Brooks comedy: Blazing Saddles. Not to give too much away on their feelings about the movie; but don't miss out on their Mount Rushmore of Movies That Didn't Live Up to the Hype. 

    Episode 132: Thor - The Dark World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 112:36


    Rob and Terry make their next stop in their journey through the MCU, with Thor: The Dark World. Their Mount Rushmore this week is: Things With "Dark" in the Name. 

    Episode 131 - So, I Married an Axe Murderer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 138:45


    Rob and Terry discuss the wild conclusion of Fantasy Football, and welcome Zach Martin back to the show so that he could gloat a little bit. They also do a Retro Review of the Mike Myers comedy: So, I Married an Axe Murderer. Make sure you listen to the end and catch their Mount Rushmore of Favorite Movie Crazy Ladies.

    Episode 130 - Miracle on 34th Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 108:40


    Rob and Terry take on the classic Christmas movie - Miracle on 34th Street. Don't miss out on the Mount Rushmore this week at the end of the episode where the guys declare their Favorite Portrayal of Santa Claus in a Movie.

    Episode 129 - Home Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 134:23


    Rob and Terry discuss college and pro football, a crazy world record, Rob's 50th birthday, and do a Retro Review of the modern Christmas classic: Home Alone. For the Mount Rushmore this week, the guys make their cases for the Funniest Movie Injuries.

    Episode 128 - Iron Man 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 138:38


    Rob and Terry take on the 1st movie in Phase 2 of the MCU Infinity Saga: Iron Man 3. Stick around and check out their Mount Rushmore of Tony Stark One-Liners.

    Episode 127 - We Were Soldiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 124:02


    Rob and Terry discuss an addictive home design app, fantasy football, and do a Retro Review of the Vietnam War movie: We Were Soldiers. Their Mount Rushmore this week is Favorite Mel Gibson roles.

    Episode 126 - The Avengers (Re-Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 172:10


    (Sorry for the bad audio, there was a technical glitch during recording)Rob and Terry double-dip into The Avengers, for a more detailed look at the crown jewel of the first phase of the MCU.  

    Episode 125 - Top 25 TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 189:48


    Rob and Terry discuss the passing of FRIENDS star, Matthew Perry; and then do a breakdown of their Top 25 TV Shows.  

    Episode 124 - Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 135:52


    Rob and Terry take on the 80's Horror Classic: Halloween.  Believe it or not, this was Rob's first time watching this movie; what do you think his take will be?  The guys also spell out their Mount Rushmores of Favorite Fictional Cities.

    Episode 123 - The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 149:32


    Rob and Terry discuss the attacks on Israel, fantasy football, the Bears, Hero Cops, and do a Retro Review of the 1973 Horror Classic: The Exorcist (31:25). Make sure you hang out a little longer and hear their Mount Rushmore of Roles That Should Not Have Been Played By Child Actors. (2:15:28)

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