Retrospection Radio

Retrospection Radio

Retrospection Radio is a nostalgic podcast dedicated to telling enriching and thought-provoking audio drama, engaging and learning true history, and shattering story-telling expectations. Listen to Retrospection Radio Theatre, a stimulating audio drama dedicated to telling unique, never before heard stories. Or listen to Retrospection Radio Hour, a 1-2 hour long podcast dedicated to discussing, reviewing, and debating history, movies, and music. Or listen to Retrospection Radio LIVE! a liveshow dedicated to interviewing mental health professionals about ADHD, mental illness, depression, and more.

Episodes

Silence - A Fable by Edgar Allen Poe

April 7, 2022 • 11 mins
"Listen to me," said the Demon, as he placed his hand upon my head. "There is a spot upon this accursed earth which thou hast never yet beheld And if by any chance thou hast beheld it, it must have been in one of those vigorous dreams which come like the Simoon upon the brain of the sleeper who hath lain down to sleep among the forbidden sunbeams --among the sunbeams, I say, which slide from off the solemn columns of th...
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Retrospection Radio Theatre | Atoning Atrocities

March 31, 2022 • 14 mins
Episode Description Waiting for the morning to come, Royal decides to go to church and seek the wisdom of God. Confused, lost, and trying to find his place in life, Royal is hoping to clear his mind. To his surprise, someone else appears to have had the same thoughts... Cast Noah Martin as Royal McNeal Jonas Far as Emmet Gray Kiona "Bashful Echo" as Virginia Harrison Jaxxzy (https://twitter.com/LegendJaxxzy) as Pastor...
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A Brief History of the Life of Orson Welles

March 24, 2022 • 21 mins
George Orson Welles is the author of the most influential radio broadcast ever produced: the War of the Worlds. He is also a man whose life and works have defined a generation. Citizen Kane, often regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time, and a movie I had to study in multiple times in college, is one of Welles’ most influential works. But before we can talk about the man Welles’ would become, we need to talk about how he...
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The Case Behind the Slenderman

March 17, 2022 • 17 mins
On May 31, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into a forest and stabbed her 19 times in for the great and powerful Slender Man. Not only did this lead to a series of stabbings afterwards, but it forever defamed the once popular icon. This is the story of the three girls, and a discussion of the way we treat mentally ill teenagers.
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Retrospection Radio Theatre | Continuing the Case

March 15, 2022 • 9 mins
Lost and struggling to find any thread connecting to the Madison Maimer, Royal returns to the first murder scene: Bella Fields. He makes a few phone calls, checking up on various aspects of the case, and discovers some evidence that the police shouldn’t have missed.
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Parenting with ADHD | LIVE! with Shane Thrapp

March 12, 2022 • 37 mins
Noah interviews Shane Thrapp about the subject of ADHD, mental health, and parenting a child with ADHD while living with ADHD yourself. Topics include men’s mental health, tips for parenting your child in the public school system, and providing safe, healthy environments for children to grow up in.
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Retrospection Radio Hour | 1995-1999 in Retrospective

March 5, 2022 • 71 mins

Episode Description

Nate and Noah discuss the late 1990's, from 1995 to 1999. Topics include the Monica Lewinski scandal with Arkansasian President Bill Clinton, the Oklahoma City Bombing, and the cloning of Dolly the Sheep.

 

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Noah is a content creator interested in telling unique and engaging stories. He focuses on audio, video, and photography to capture memories in motion. As the ever-present host of Retrospection R...

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Meet the Ever-Present Narrator | LIVE! with Noah Martin

March 3, 2022 • 32 mins
The Ever-Present Narrator himself, Noah Martin, discusses his early life leading to the founding and creation of Retrospection Radio. He discusses a brief overview of the ups and downs of life, while also giving sound advice. He discusses why he cares about mental health, and how his youth has contributed to his storytelling.
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Retrospection Radio Theatre - Mr. Gray’s Black and White Picture

February 28, 2022 • 14 mins
Royal McNeal finally confronts Emmet Gray in this nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat episode. Is Emmet Gray the Madison Maimer? Will Royal survive the encounter? What will Royal learn this episode?
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The War in Ukraine is Just Like WW2 | BONUS EPISODE

February 26, 2022 • 18 mins
Nate and Noah draw parallels to WW2 from the current situation happening in Ukraine. They liken Putin to Hitler, and draw comparisons between the allied nations reaction to Nazi Germany, and the modern NATO response to Russia and Putin. Nate and Noah discuss their anti-war beliefs, and how Russia could end the world by this simple invasion.
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How Dogs Save Lives | LIVE! with Michael Overlie

February 24, 2022 • 32 mins
Noah interviews Michael Overlie, an author and motivational speaker. They discuss the subject of men’s mental health, including depression, self sacrifice, and suicide. Then, they discuss how healing energy stemming from pets and animals can help mental health.
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Retrospection Radio Theatre - The Lurid Little Leaguer

February 15, 2022 • 20 mins
John Robinson has gone missing, and Mrs. Robinsion wants Royal McNeal to find him. Royal is now tasked with not only finding John, but finding evidence leading to whether or not Emmet Gray is the Madison Maimer. Deep in the pit of his stomach, he feels as though the two may be interconnected. It’s time to find out the type of man Emmet Gray really is.
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Retrospection Radio Hour - BONUS EPISODE - Jenna Fox is Awful, but Poetry is Great

February 12, 2022 • 90 mins
Nate and Noah discuss poetry, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and more! Some of the topics include the Adoration of Jenna Fox, Grief by Percy Bysshe Shelley, Every Single Day by John Straley, Robert Frost, Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, and more! Sit back and listen to some poetry, jokes about books, and great vibes.
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How Modern Schooling Harms You | LIVE! with Shane Thrapp

February 10, 2022 • 41 mins
Noah interviews Shane Thrapp, a father, professional Dungeon Master for Dungeons and Dragons, and Life Coach. Shane and Noah talk about how the modern schooling system harms the kids within it. This episode discusses ADHD, creativity, and difficult life choices.
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Storytelling in College - Retrospection Radio LIVE! with Logan Siler

February 3, 2022 • 39 mins
Noah Martin interviews Logan Siler, a Biology Major at MTSU, and a Freshman in college. In this episode, we discuss plot moments within media such as Bioshock, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more! Stay tuned until the end for advice on how to write while in college.
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Retrospection Radio Theatre - Nightmares Under the Covers

January 31, 2022 • 15 mins
Following the evidence left from Bella Field’s audio log, Royal McNeal makes his way down the street to the Robinson’s household. He schedules an interview with Mr. Robinson, but is looking to also talk with Teddy to see if he can learn any information on a name Bella Fields said: Emmet Gray.
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Retrospection Radio Hour - 1990-1994 in Retrospective

January 29, 2022 • 103 mins
Nate and Noah discuss 1990-1994, along with an aside about Arkansas. This episode features Nelson Mandela, and his release from prison to his eventually becoming president. It also features Magic Johnson and his retirement due to HIV. Finally, we discuss Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan.
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Listen to this FIRST if you’re new to Retrospection Radio

January 22, 2022 • 3 mins
---Listen to this before listening to your first episode--- Retrospection Radio is a podcast divided up into multiple, smaller podcasts. All of these podcasts are hosted by Noah Martin, the founder and producer of Retrospection Radio.
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Retrospection Radio Hour - 1985-1989 in Retrospective

January 22, 2022 • 129 mins
Nate and Noah discuss 1985 to 1989, including the Chernobyl incident, Ronald Reagan, Bush Senior, and Afghanistan. Who got inducted into the Rock’n’Roll hall of fame in ’87? When did Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi come out?
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Retrospection Radio Theatre - The Night of the Neighborhood Watcher

December 31, 2021 • 10 mins
Months ago, a serial killer sprang in Madison, Maine. He killed multiple people and left the town scared and confused. The serial killer was known as the Madison Maimer due to their disgusting ways of killing victims. A few months pass from the first victim, and Royal McNeal grows frustrated that the police haven’t even attempted to solve the murders. Taking it upon himself, Royal becomes a true crime podcaster and proceeds to hunt...
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