Ready 2 Retro
A Spreaker Prime Podcast of three friends (Max, Chelsea and Chris) who love all things nostalgic. They're READY 2 RETRO....are you?
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April 19, 2024 • 84 mins
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 u...
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 u...
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April 8, 2024 • 91 mins
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!
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March 26, 2024 • 70 mins
"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.
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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.
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March 13, 2024 • 66 mins
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 thin...
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 thin...
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February 22, 2024 • 63 mins
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 Hiddl...
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 Hiddl...
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February 14, 2024 • 67 mins
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!
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!
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February 9, 2024 • 43 mins
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!
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January 31, 2024 • 60 mins
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 fa...
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".
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January 22, 2024 • 96 mins
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 podc...
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 podc...
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January 11, 2024 • 51 mins
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 B...
Be sure to take a listen to Episode 169 as B...
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January 4, 2024 • 63 mins
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.com
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.com
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December 23, 2023 • 63 mins
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!
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!
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December 15, 2023 • 58 mins
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”
“One does not simply skip over a Ready 2 Retro Episode”
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December 6, 2023 • 53 mins
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 t...
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November 28, 2023 • 55 mins
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 definitely 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!
Join Max & Chelsea as they revisit this film for the first time in over two decades!
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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,...
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,...
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November 10, 2023 • 60 mins
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, Nickelodeon 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 a...
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November 6, 2023 • 101 mins
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 & Sou...
@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 & Sou...
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October 31, 2023 • 39 mins
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!
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!
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October 28, 2023 • 91 mins
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.
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