Banzai Retro Club - Best of 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Dave and Suzanne kick off where we left off on the 1980's Essential Movie list from months ago. We are tackling number 57 on the list being the Hong Kong action thriller flick from 1989 - The Killer.

Working through the archive from the past. Our first celebrity interview on 80's Reboot Overdrive was with the incredible voice actor Larry Kenney. Most people know Larry's voice as Lion-O from Thundercats and Bluegrass from Silverhawks but did you know he was also the voice behind Sonny the Cuckoo Bird from the Cocoa Puffs commercial?

It's official this is the final episode of our trilogy to wrap up last year. 1991 proved to be a fun year to talk about for Suzanne and Dave. We discuss what was happening during that year in our personal lives and then talk about popular movies, television shows, music, and some headlines from that year.

Dave and Suzanne continue this trilogy of year end wrap up episodes. In this one we talk all about 1981.

Suzanne and Dave attempt to get the ball rolling with the podcast again. We proudly present the first of our year end wrap up episodes. This is us talking about the good and bad of the year 1971.   Credit to astronaut Alan Shepard for being the first and possibly only person to try to shoot golf balls from the surface of the moon.

We revisit our 80s Reboot Overdrive podcast archive. This was Dave's second podcast talking about the legendary 1989 film, Batman with former co-hosts Mike and Nick.

We revisit our 80s Reboot Overdrive podcast archive. This was Dave's very first podcast talking about the legendary 1980s cartoon, Thundercats with former co-hosts Mike and Nick.

Dave and Abigail kick off a new podcast series that will introduce Abigail to movies, music, and television shows of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

In this discussion we chat about one of our favorite retro television episodes. Suzanne shares her memories of Laverne & Shirley episode S1E14 titled "From Suds to Stardom".

On this episode our club members break down the lyrics of Pressure by Billy Joel (1982) and provide insight as to how they interpret the song and lyrics.

On this episode we talk about our top three hot babes and hunks from the 1970s? Who doesn't remember the iconic Farrah Fawcett poster? We talk about that and more.

On this episode we chat about retro cereals of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. We are magically delicious on this one.

Ok, lets admit we overused wassup?!?! from the 1990s Budweiser Commercials, can you blame us?  Fun conversation as the club talks about some iconic 1990s commercials.

The club gets together to chat about their favorite 1980's commercials. One of them recalls enjoying the Burger King "Where's Herb?" marketing campaign a bit more than the others.

The club reunites for the first time this year to discuss groovy 1970's commercials. Join us for this epic discussion to find out exactly how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop.

We conclude our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1990.

We continue our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1980.

We start our annual year end wrap up discussion focusing on three years of the decades that we cover. On this episode we are talking about the year 1970.

We continue talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs.

We continue talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs.

Today, we start talking about our favorite Yacht Rock songs. There is so much to cover that we are going to continue the discussion for a few more episodes.

Scott tells us about his favorite retro television dramedy being Northern Exposure (1990-95).

Dave and Rose finish talking about retro television show theme songs. In this episode we hear Rose's top five retro theme songs.

Dave and Rose start talking about retro television show theme songs. In this episode we hear Dave's top five retro theme songs.

Dave, Rose, and Suzanne discuss the top 10 grossing movies of the 1980's.

We are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. We are continuing our discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Teen Wolf.

We are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. Tonight our co-hosts continue a discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Once Bitten.

We are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. We are continuing our discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Transylvania 6-5000.

We are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. Tonight our co-hosts kick off a discussion on retro horror comedy movies. This episode focuses on Beetlejuice.

This week Scott, Dave, Chris and guest Derek pay respects to the legend that was Eddie Van Halen. He will be missed but his music will live on and will continue to inspire musicians for many more decades. RIP Eddie.

We are continuing a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. On this episode Suzanne talks about retro horror movie victims that should have made it through the movie.

We are kicking off a month of Halloween goodness talking about our retro memories that go bump in the night. On this episode Dave gives the Devil his due and talks about his favorite retro movies that the demon stars in. If you are fan of Angel Heart, Witches of Eastwick, and Devil's Advocate this is the episode for you.

Dave talks about number 58 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Escape from New York (1981).

You are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Dave tell us why he would be Porthos from Three Musketeers

Dave talks about number 59 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).

You are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Scott tell us why he would be Douglas Quaid from Total Recall.

You are given a choice to be a character in any retro movie, who would you choose? Listen to Suzanne tell us why she would be Peggy Sue from Peggy Sue Got Married.

Dave talks about number 60 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Blue Velvet (1986).

This is not our typical podcast episode. In these short audio time capsule episodes we will share sound clips covering a specific retro year.

Which five retro movies can you not live without? Rose leads the team through her picks and we talk about  The Neverending Story, Blade, Secret Garden, Earth Girls Are Easy, and Jurassic Park

Dave talks about number 61 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Pretty in Pink (1986).

Episode 15 Noshing and Moshing We get to see Daniel as the main character in this one as he starts to really explore his love for punk rock! Very fun episode for him! Neal has a new strategy for getting the chicks and it’s pretty creep.

Which five retro movies can you not live without? Scott leads the team through his picks and we talk about Heavy Metal, This is Spinal Tap, Breakfast Club, Braveheart, and Forrest Gump.

Dave talks about number 62 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Body Heat (1981).

Episode 14 Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers Another episode focused on Bill….his Mom starts dating Coach Fredericks……awkward! Lindsey and Kim get into a little situation with Millie that brings her to a possible Who concert.

Which five retro movies can you not live without? Suzanne leads the team through her picks and we talk about Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Blade Runner, Prince of Tides, and Fight Club.

Dave talks about number 63 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being To Live And Die in L.A. (1985).

Episode 13 Chokin and Tokin Lindsey finally tries a little bit of the “mary jane” and isn’t a huge fan…..The Geeks side of things, Bill ends up in the hospital after Alan the bully puts a peanut in his sandwich.

Which five retro movies can you not live without? Dave leads the team through his answer to this question and we talk about Wargames, The Matrix, Real Genius, Pulp Fiction, and Batman.

Dave talks about number 64 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Ran (1985).

Episode 12 The Garage Door. Sam finds out Neal's dad has a special friend……and Neal isn’t happy about it. Ken actually finds love and the Freaks all go to a laser show.

Rose leads this discussion talking about one of his favorite retro music albums. Avalon released by Roxy Music in 1982.

Freaks and Geeks Episode 11 – Looks and Books. Sam is looking for a new look…..and boy does he find it. In a Parisian Night Suit. Wow, is that bad. Lindsey tries to get back to her “Mathlete” status after she gets into a fender bender kind of caused by her Freak friends. She realizes her Freak friends really are there for her in the end.

Dave leads this discussion talking about one of his favorite retro music albums. Huey Lewis and The News released Sports in 1983.

Freaks and Geeks episode 10 – The Diary Lindsey deals with her parents reading her diary after having dinner with Kim's mom, telling them to read it. Sam and his pals are tired of being picked last for softball so they take things into ……Bills hands?

Rose leads this discussion as we conclude our talk about our retro hobbies, on this episode we we talk about Tetris.

Freaks and Geeks Episode 9 – We’ve Got Spirit Sam is still trying to win over Cindy Sanders, this time by becoming the school mascot. Meanwhile the Freaks get into a rivalry with another high school over basket ball.

Suzanne leads this discussion as we start to talk about our retro hobbies, on this episode we hear about directing and performing with other kids in the neighborhood.

Freaks and Geeks Episode 8 – Girlfriends and Boyfriends Nick and Lindsey are now “dating” and Nick is getting a little too sappy. The boys get science lab partners and someone “cuts the cheese”, and it’s not one of the boys!

Dave leads this discussion as we start to talk about our retro hobbies, on this episode we hear about Dungeons and Dragons in the 1980s.

Dave talks about number 65 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being My Left Foot (1989).

Freaks and Geeks Episode 7 – Carded and Discarded Did you ever try to get a fake ID? Lindsey and the Freaks set out to get ID’s so they can go see a very special band they’ve heard was really good, called Feedback. But they are in for a little surprise when they actually get in! Sam, Bill and Neal make friends with a beautiful new student, Maureen. There is more great music in this episode. And we find out that Bill’s rocket is huge.

Dave leads our next discussion on retro sex comedies. We are discussing Spring Break (1983) on this episode.

Dave talks about number 66 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Goodbye, Children (Au Revoir Les Enfants) (1987).

Freaks and Geeks Episode 6 – I’m With The Band Question: How many pieces did Neil Peart (Rush) have in his drum set? It’s like 40 something…..crazy!! Well Nick is trying to be a drummer as well and Daniel and Ken join him in a band called……Creation!! Sam, Bill and Neal are forced to shower in gym class…..very reluctantly.

Suzanne leads our next discussion on retro sex comedies. We are discussing Animal House (1978) on this episode.

Dave and Scott talk about number 67 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Lost in America (1985).

Freaks and Geeks Episode 5 – Tests and Breasts Sex Ed……so Sam is a little immature and is trying to understand sex ed….well he may get more than what he asks for….And Lindsey helps Daniel with a test…or does she?

Scott leads our kick off discussion on retro sex comedies. We are discussing Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) on this episode.

Dave talks about number 68 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Big (1988).

Freaks and Geeks Episode 4 - Kim Kelly Is My Friend Lindsey and Kim’s relationship starts to develop but it doesn’t start great…. Sam get’s bullied by an upper class man girl who is friends with Kim… This episode shows a little bit of a darker side to Kim’s past as well.

Scott leads the next movie in our 1970s movies discussion, this time we talk about The Jerk (1979).

Dave talks about number 69 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Hannah and Her Sisters (1986).

Freaks and Geeks Episode 3 – Tricks and Treats This episode focuses on Halloween…..it was so different back then. We always had way more fun than kids get to have today. Remember when it was safe to eat unwrapped Halloween treats?

Dave and Scott start talking about 1970's movies and kick it off with Meatballs (1979).

Dave talks about number 70 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Re-Animator (1985).

Scott and Suzanne review episode 2 - "Beers and Weirs" Lindsey has a party and Sam, Neal and Bill want to protect her…..but only from herself. Does anyone remember Near Beer?

Rose wraps up our 1980 something movie journey talking about The Great Muppet Caper (1981).

Dave talks about number 71 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom (1984).

Scott and Suzanne start a new series of talking about all 18 episodes of the 90s Tv Show Freaks and Geeks. They start with the pilot episode and introduce the main characters. This show is set in Michigan 1980 and they nailed it. Every detail from the clothing to cars to music. Scott and Suzanne are very excited to break down every episode. Enjoy the nostalgia and reminiscing!! Every episode will include at least one song from each show at the end after our sign off so stick around for a great closing song!!

Suzanne continues our 1980 something movie journey talking about Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989).

Dave talks about number 72 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Paris, Texas (1984).

This is not our typical podcast episode. In these short audio time capsule episodes we will share sound clips covering a specific retro year.

Dave continues our 1980 something movie journey talking about My Bodyguard (1980).

Dave and Rose talk about number 73 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Das Boot (1981).

This is not our typical podcast episode. In these short audio time capsule episodes we will share sound clips covering a specific retro year.

Dave is joined by Willie and Ginger of Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast to talk about Night of the Comet (1984), zombies, and bourbon. Be sure to check out their podcast here. https://linktr.ee/GrandRapidians

Dave and Rose talk about number 74 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

This is not our typical podcast episode. In these short audio time capsule episodes we will share sound clips covering a specific retro year.

Scott kicks off our 1980 something movie journey talking about The Burbs (1989).

Dave talks about number 75 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Drugstore Cowboy (1989).

Rose leads this episode talking about one of her favorite recording bands from the 1980's being The Psychedelic Furs.

Suzanne leads our 1990 something movie discussion talking about Edward Scissorhands (1990).

Dave and Suzanne talk about number 76 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Moonstruck (1987).

Suzanne leads this episode talking about one of her favorite recording artists from the 1980's being Debbie Harry from Blondie.

Dave leads our 1990 something movie discussion talking about Jurassic Park (1993).

Dave talks about number 77 on the 1980's Essential Movies list being Dragonslayer (1981).

Dave leads this episode talking about one of his favorite bands from the 1990's being Toad the Wet Sprocket.