The Retro Network Time Machine
Jason, Mickey, and Guests
The Retro Network Time machine is your vehicle to the past! Listen to Seasons 1-2 for Jason and Mickey's discussions about pop culture from their past. Season 3 features Jason and special guests telling narratives based on experiences from their childhood and beyond.
Retro Rumble Thanksgiving Special
In this episode, we take you back to the past to relive one of our favorite episodes...our Retro Rumble Thanksgiving Special. As you know, Jason is no longer with us, but we want to help keep his memory alive by presenting this archived content for your enjoyment. Enjoy this special Thanksgiving episode of The TRN Time Machine podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 27, 2024 • 43:02
Jason and Mickey's Summer Memories
The TRN Time Machine is going back in time to bring you a classic episode of our old TRN Podcast featuring Jason and Mickey sharing stories of the summers of their youths! We lost Jason tragically late last year, and as a way to keep his memory alive, we'll be dropping classic episodes from the past, as well as releasing old Patreon exclusive episodes that you've never heard before featuring Jason and Mickey at their nostalgic best. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 29, 2024 • 32:31
Listener Feedback - Baseball
In this bonus episode, Jason shares listener feedback from the Baseball episode including voicemail and comments.Here is the link to the article mentioned during the show, The Day After the Cup: My First Pirates Baseball Game at Three Rivers → https://theretronetwork.com/the-day-after-the-cup-my-first-pirates-baseball-game-at-three-rivers/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 12, 2023 • 9:09
Baseball
Season 3 of The Retro Network Time Machine begins with Jason's stories and experiences with the game of Baseball. Please subscribe in your favorite listening app and leave a star rating. If you’d like to share your thoughts in response to today’s episode, dial The Retro Network’s 24-hour hotline (678-825-5876 or 678-TALK-TRN) and leave a voicemail up to 3 minutes in length. Follow The Retro Network on Facebook, X, and Instagram @TRNSocial for all the latest articles and podcasts on the
Sep 6, 2023 • 26:05
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of The Retro Network Time Machine is coming! Instead of the traditional discussions as heard in Seasons 1-2, Jason and special guests will be telling narratives based on experiences from their childhood and beyond. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 4, 2023 • 1:38
1992 Time Capsule
Brought to you this week by →Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions←, a new novel inspired by the cartoons and toys of the 1980s. Visit the website and signup for updates on the release date (expected in the Fall of 2022), watch the teaser trailer, listen to the official theme song by Stan Bush, and read the free mini comic!TRN Time Machine travels back 30 years and put together an audio 1992 Time Capsule. Mickey recently posted a time capsule on Retro Ramblings which you can use to fo
Jan 10, 2022 • 59:52
Retro Rumble: Round 8
Brought to you this week by →Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions←, a new novel inspired by the cartoons and toys of the 1980s. Visit the website and signup for updates on the release date (expected in the Fall of 2022), watch the teaser trailer, listen to the official theme song by Stan Bush, and read the free mini comic!TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years this week as Jason and Mickey get ready to rumble yet again! Using suggestions from our listeners, VIPs, TRN staff and
Jan 3, 2022 • 52:29
Retro Rumble: Christmas Edition
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Dec 20, 2021 • 1:00:11
1991 Sears Wish Book
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Dec 13, 2021 • 1:29:28
Retro Rumble: Round 6
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Dec 6, 2021 • 57:03
Retro Rumble: Thanksgiving Edition
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Nov 22, 2021 • 1:03:50
FREE PREVIEW: After Hours - Mickey Watches The Matrix
It's FREE PREVIEW week for After Hours! Jason and Mickey are giving all of our TRN Time Machine listeners a chance to experience our weekly After Hours show which is typically released Monday nights at 6pm for our VIPs on Patreon. Instead, this week's show is being uploaded to the public TRN Time Machine feed so you can experience the laid-back and free flowing nature of the podcast.To lead off this week's After Hours, Mickey announces the Top 20 television series finales as a tie in from our Re
Nov 15, 2021 • 43:36
Retro Rumble: Round 4
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Nov 15, 2021 • 1:02:22
Retro Rumble: Round 3
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Nov 8, 2021 • 59:27
Retro Rumble: Round 2
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →Fun.com← Have the most fun this Christmas season by shopping at Fun.com! Find something for everyone on your list and save a little money by clicking the link here in today’s show notes! Save 20% OFF Your Entire Order now thru Jan 7th 2022. Just click over and a banner will pop up showing that TRN's promo link is activated. Choose from the holiday favorites like Ugly Christmas Sweaters, accessories, decor
Nov 1, 2021 • 53:12
Retro Rumble: Round 1
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF your entire order now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click the link here and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as J
Oct 25, 2021 • 49:25
Movie Merch That Should've Happened
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF your entire order now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click the link here and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as J
Oct 18, 2021 • 1:07:01
Halloween Streaming Guide 2021
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF your entire order now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click the link here and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and
Oct 11, 2021 • 52:09
Halloween Streaming Guide 2021
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey reveal their picks for a Halloween Streaming Guide this season! Each host will be choosing a few spooky titles across all years from 5 different streaming services. Mickey will be selecting from Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and Tubi. Jason will be selecting from HBO Max, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Pluto TV, and the Roku channel. Listen to find out where your favorites are this Halloween and pick
Oct 11, 2021 • 52:09
IMDb Time Machine 2
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey play IMDb Time Machine 2. Each host will pick an actor and the other host will guess the 4 films that IMDb says they are "Known For." After they find out how many answers they guessed correctly, they will then debate whether the four choices are good or if they'd add different movies to the "Known For" list. In case you missed the previous episode, IMDb's four choices are very unpredictable so guess
Oct 4, 2021 • 54:08
IMDb Time Machine 2
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF your entire order now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click the link here and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and
Oct 4, 2021 • 54:08
VIP Vault: 1988 Movies
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF one in-stock item now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click over and start your Halloween season now!Jason and Mickey have the week off -but they are opening the VIP Vault once again to replay
Sep 27, 2021 • 1:01:35
Quiz Show 7
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey play another round of Quiz Show trivia. They take turns guessing questions from the 2004 pop culture edition of Trivial Pursuit, seeing who can correctly answer 10 questions first! It is all tied up at 3 games a piece with Jason entering as defending champion. Who will be the first to score a 4th victory? Tune in and find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock ever
Sep 20, 2021 • 49:32
Quiz Show 7
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Sep 20, 2021 • 49:32
Things We Love About 1993
TRN Time Machine travels back to the '90s as Jason and Mickey select random Things We Loved About 1993. Everything from movies we saw, TV shows we watched, albums we listened to, and sports moments we witnessed are included in the discussion. Join us for a fun trip back to our high school years and the pop culture that influenced us.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes e
Sep 13, 2021 • 53:57
Things We Love About 1993
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF one in-stock item now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click over and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine travels back to the '90s as Jason and Mickey select random Things We Loved
Sep 13, 2021 • 53:57
1986 Time Capsule
TRN Time Machine travels back to 1986 as Jason and special guest Tim (@OldSchool80s) put together a 1986 Time Capsule. We talk about what was happening in our personal lives and then get into pop culture like world events, music, movies, comics, video games, toys, food, sports, and television. After each category, they throw an item in the time capsule for preservation.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and acc
Sep 6, 2021 • 1:19:47
1986 Time Capsule
Brought to you this week by →Retrodaze← and the →Retrodaze YouTube channel←And by →HalloweenCostumes.com← the biggest & best selection of Halloween Costumes, Accessories & Decorations on the web! Click the promo link here in today’s show notes and save 20% OFF one in-stock item now thru November 6th 2021. Savings is automatically added to your cart so click over and start your Halloween season now!TRN Time Machine travels back to 1986 as Jason and special guest Tim (@OldSchool80s) put to
Sep 6, 2021 • 1:19:47
More Toys We Wanted But Never Got
Jason and Mickey fly the time machine throughout their childhood and come up with More Toys We Wanted But Never Got. First, they kick things off with the icebreaker segment Have You Heard? where Jason's asks Mickey about some recent pop culture news. Then, they revisit the topic that originally came up on TRN Podcast 036 with the hosts picking some of the larger than life toys from the '80s. Now, they come up with 5 more toys, some of which their friends or siblings had and others that
Aug 30, 2021 • 49:23
IMDb Time Machine
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey try the new topic IMDb Time Machine. Each host will be pick an actor and the other host will guess the 4 films that IMDb says they are "Known For." After they find out how many answers they got correct, they will then debate whether the four choices are good or if they'd add different movies to the "Known For" list. In case you are not aware, IMDb's choices are very questionable so predicting the ch
Aug 23, 2021 • 46:05
1989 Kaybee Toys Flyer
Jason and Mickey set the time machine to 1989 as they thumb through each page of an old Kaybee Toys Flyer. But before the journey, Mickey resurrects our Recurrent Events segment to talk about recent news in the retro world. Plus, we also bring our "What Are you Watching?" segment to the main show instead of its usual place in After Hours.If you want to follow along with us in journey to cover the 1989 Kaybee Toys flyer, click over to Retro Ramblings and view the complete 8-page scan. ht
Aug 16, 2021 • 1:00:25
Quiz Show 6
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey play another round of Quiz Show trivia. They take turns guessing questions from the 2004 pop culture edition of Trivial Pursuit, seeing who can correctly answer 10 questions first! Will Jason break Mickey's streak or will Mickey make it 4 straight wins? Tune in and play along to find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show a
Aug 9, 2021 • 43:24
Heroes
The time circuits are set as Jason and Mickey travel back in time to discuss their Heroes! There is no real criteria for our selections other than some people we have admired from our childhood up through today. We talk about a couple sentimental favorites, some professional athletes, and even a couple heroes we watched on television.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes
Jul 26, 2021 • 49:55
1997 Movies
The time circuits are set for 1997 as Jason and Mickey travel back in time to discuss movies! Our new format is meant to be more conversational and categorize The Films of 1997 we saw in the theater and later in life. You'll hear our choices for movies we were most hyped to see, movies that have flown under the radar, theater stories, movies we really loved and really hated, and our overall favorite movie of the year.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock
Jul 19, 2021 • 1:02:54
Quiz Show 5
TRN Time Machine time jumps across many years in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey play another round of Quiz Show trivia. They take turns guessing questions from the 2004 pop culture edition of Trivial Pursuit, seeing who can correctly answer 10 questions first! Will Jason break Mickey's streak or a 3-peat happen. Tune in and play along to find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP
Jun 28, 2021 • 44:42
ABCs of Summer: Part 1
TRN Time Machine time jumps across all decades in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey bring you the ABCs of Summer. Each of the hosts have assigned a memory or pop culture item for each letter of the alphabet then take turns listing off their picks. Everything from water battles to vacations to movies are discussed.Articles mentioned during the show:The Summer Of Batman: No Batdancing at Boy Scout CampWhat a Pennsylvania County Fair Was Like in 1990Big City Summer90’s Summer Reloade
Jun 21, 2021 • 1:15:37
Random '90s Stuff
TRN Time Machine time jumps in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey talk about Random '90s Stuff from favorite bands to TV shows to first cell phones and much more. Listen as the hosts share memories and other random things from the 1990s that have been on their brains recently.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time
Jun 14, 2021 • 51:28
Random '80s Stuff
TRN Time Machine time jumps in this week's episode as Jason and Mickey talk about Random '80s Stuff! From TV to movies, baseball cards to wrestling, from music to games, and more. Listen as the hosts share memories and other random things from the 1980s that have come across their paths in recent weeks.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to
Jun 7, 2021 • 57:42
The Evolution of Music
TRN Time Machine time jumps to several decades as Jason and special guest Tim (@OldSchool80s) travel through the Evolution of Music. You'll hear our earliest memories of listening to music and influences from our parents and friends. We'll then take you through our teenage years of owning our first albums and playing them on our boomboxes. We'll then jump to the cassette era and our favorite record stores. We talk about how we listened to music in the car and making mixtapes for friends
Jun 1, 2021 • 1:15:20
Quiz Show 4
TRN Time Machine time jumps to several decades as Jason and Mickey play the 4th edition of Quiz Show featuring pop culture trivia from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and early '00s. Play along as they take turns answering questions from movies, television, music, sports & games, buzz, and fads. Will Mickey repeat as Quiz Show champion? Or will Jason make it three out of four? Tune in to find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the Af
May 25, 2021 • 41:34
Flash Forward 2021
We are taking a trip into the future! The first Flash Forward episode will feature Jason and Mickey traveling to the end of 2021 (and dipping their toes into 2022) for all of the Movies, TV shows, and Foods still to come. What are we looking forward to experiencing? What are we taking a pass on? Tune in to find out as we journey month-to-month in the future!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the V
May 18, 2021 • 44:56
Foods We Miss
Get ready to bounce around the decades as Jason and Mickey time jump this week when choosing some Foods We Miss! We'll be covering square pizzas at Little Caesar's, pop culture pasta from Chef Boyardee Cereal, patty melts at McDonald's, and the Tic Tac's rival Dynamints just to name a few. Snacks, Candy, Beverages, and more are covered on this delicious episode.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to t
May 11, 2021 • 47:12
1996 Movies
The time circuits are set for 1996 as Jason and Mickey travel back in time 25 years to discuss movies! We'll take a quick glimpse at the box office Top 10, Oscar awards, Razzie awards, and then choose out Top 5 Movies of 1996. We'll also share some honorable mentions that didn't quite make our Top 5.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to The
May 4, 2021 • 50:32
Fictional Football Draft
With the NFL draft happening soon, TRN Time Machine time jumps to several decades this week with Jason and Mickey drafting football players from movies and TV shows. We're starting a team and we need the best players to begin our franchise. Who will build the best team? Tune in to find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to The Retro Net
Apr 27, 2021 • 31:09
Quiz Show 3
TRN Time Machine time jumps to several decades as Jason and Mickey play another edition of Quiz Show featuring pop culture trivia from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and early '00s. Play along as they take turns answering questions from movies, television, music, sports & games, buzz, and fads. Will Jason reign as three time Quiz Show champion? Or will Mickey break through and pull out a victory? Tune in to find out!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everyt
Apr 20, 2021 • 41:18
He-man and the MOTU Magazine
TRN Time Machine is traveling back to 1985 in this episode to flip through an issue of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Magazine! Mickey and Jason will describe their way through the pages including the He-man Mailbox, Orko's Earth Report (pop culture news), the He-Man of the Issue, Advertisements, and more. Jason also gives the backstory of the publisher of the magazine to setup the show. If you want to view the pages of Issue #2 that we'll be covering, visit the show notes on Th
Apr 13, 2021 • 46:25
Monday Night Wars
TRN Time Machine is traveling back to the mid '90s in this episode during to relive the heated Monday Night Wars of pro wrestling! Mickey and Jason come up with five moments each that defined the era of factions, surprises, and packed arenas. Included are some unique venues for WCW Nitro, comedic moments on WWF Raw, and a couple electrifying crowds that cheered wrestling's biggest icons of the time.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything includin
Apr 6, 2021 • 38:45
Feb 1983 TV Guide
TRN Time Machine is traveling back to 1983 in this episode to thumb through a Feb 1983 TV Guide! Mickey scanned several items from the guide including ads, news stories, show promos, and of course a nice grid of listings from a primetime Wednesday night. Visit the show notes on the website to view the scanned pages for context while you listen to the show.Here is the NY Post Video on the Shatner/Eastwood Funded Invasion of Laos mentioned during the show.Also, join us for After Hours on
Mar 30, 2021 • 47:20
1985 MTV VMAs
TRN Time Machine is traveling back to 1985 in this episode to relive the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards show. Jason welcomes guest Tim (@OldSchool80s) to review the musical performances and decide which were our favorites. We'll also cover the awards in order of presentation with Jason giving Tim the nominees and Tim guessing who actually won the Moonman trophy.Check out our 1985 MTV VMAs playlist on YouTube and rediscover with us!Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 le
Mar 23, 2021 • 58:09
Random Green Things
TRN Time Machine is time jumping through the decades as Jason and Mickey come up with some random Green Things to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We'll be talking about old toys, games, food, television, and much more with our choices so join us for a variety of topics in this week's trip to the past.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to The R
Mar 16, 2021 • 36:33
Quiz Show 2
TRN Machine time jumps to several decades as Jason and Mickey play Quiz Show featuring pop culture trivia from the '80s, '90s, and early '00s. Play along as the hosts answer questions from movies, television, music, sports & games, buzz, and fads. Who will answer 10 questions first and be crowned Quiz Show champion? Tune in to find out! Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which i
Mar 9, 2021 • 46:04
1991 Time Capsule
TRN Machine travels back to 1991 with Jason and Mickey creating a time capsule. We talk about what was happening in our lives, world events, music, movies, video games, food, sports, and TV. After each category, we throw an item in the time capsule for preservation.Also, join us for After Hours on Patreon! VIPs at the $5 level unlock everything including the After Hours show and access to the VIP Vault which includes exclusive podcasts.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your
Mar 2, 2021 • 56:40
The Retro Network Podcast Channel is now TRN Time Machine!
This feed is now the exclusive home for The Retro Network Time Machine with Jason and Mickey. Brand new episodes will be posted here for free but will eventually rotate to the Patreon exclusive VIP Vault which contains episodes dating back to the original TRN Podcast.Visit The Retro Network podcast page for every show on the network. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 1, 2021 • 5:03
Random Action Figures
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey put the spotlight on random action figures they had as kids. Included in our discussion are knockoffs of popular toylines, some that just caught their eye in the toy aisle, and others that just didn't last very long. Plus feedback from Twitter.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 is derived from the time machine segme
Apr 14, 2020 • 53:02
1984 TV Shows
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey thumb through the 1984 TV Guide Fall Preview issue and rediscover all the primetime TV shows. There were some great debuts in '84 including Airwolf, Miami Vice, and Night Court. There were also plenty of shows that didn't make it past one season like Street Hawk, Partners in Crime, and Three's a Crowd. Join us for a fun look back and our experience (or lack there of) with each show. Plus, feedback from Twitter.Subscribe
Apr 7, 2020 • 1:02:18
'80s Wrestlers
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey dropkick their way back to the '80s to reveal their Top 5 favorite wrestlers. First, they lead off the conversation with how they initially were introduced to pro wrestling and what shows they watched. Then they drop an elbow on the competition with their top wrestler picks. Plus, several listeners chime in on Twitter with their favorite wrestlers which are read back at the end of the Time Machine.Subscribe to The Retro
Mar 31, 2020 • 1:16:32
1988 Movies
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey rediscover 1988 in film including top movies at the box office, awards winners (Oscars and Razzies), and their personal Top 5 flicks with a couple honorable mentions. Plus, several listeners chimed in with their favorite '88 films on Twitter.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 is derived from the time machine segment
Mar 24, 2020 • 58:10
NES Games
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey blow out their cartridges and reveal their favorite Nintendo Entertainment System games of all time! When did we get our first NES console? What was your first game you bought with your own money? Did you parents ever get in on the fun? They answer those questions and somehow put together a Top 5 list from hundreds of choices. We also have a ton of listener feedback from Twitter to expand on our lists.Subscribe to The R
Mar 17, 2020 • 57:27
80s Breakfast Cereals
This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is about our favorite breakfast cereals from the '80s. Jason and Mickey talk about if parents allowed those sugary cereals, favorite bowl, and whether gimmicks or taste influenced their choices. Then they reveal a Top 5 list including a couple memories surrounding the choices. Plus, Jason reveals the one cereal he wishes will NEVER come back plus a couple honorable mentions. Then we'll read back our listener's favorites which includes our r
Mar 10, 2020 • 40:07
Toys We Wanted But Never Got
This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is all about the toys we wanted as kids but never got! Whether they were too expensive, too messy, or just never made it onto Santa sleigh, Mickey and Jason list five toys that eluded them. Listeners had no trouble making a list as well so they also read back all the feedback given on Twitter.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Ti
Mar 3, 2020 • 50:30
1984 Time Capsule
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey build a Time Capsule on the year 1984! Follow along as they talk about news headlines and pop culture through several categories including movies, TV, music, sports, and technology. Once they finish each section, they toss in an item for the time capsule. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is der
Feb 25, 2020 • 55:15
Discontinued Fast Food
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey talk about Discontinued Fast Food items including their Top 5 menu followed by the dozens of items on our listeners' menu! Burgers, sandwiches, sauces, and gimmicks are all discussed.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Ne
Feb 18, 2020 • 58:53
Mount Crushmore
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk about their Mount Crushmore! Instead of four picks, we are chiseling five lovely ladies into the side of our mountains that we had a boyhood crush on. Thanks to your feedback, we are also picking a third Mount Crushmore for our listeners!Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason
Feb 11, 2020 • 37:47
Flickchart: The 70s
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason feature their Top Ten movies from the '70s according to Flick Chart. They share a few movies in common, but overall, Mickey and Jason have some great choices on their lists. Plus, they run through their 11-20 picks and discuss the top ranked movies they haven't seen. Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Mach
Feb 4, 2020 • 1:02:23
Fictional Sporting Events
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey talk about their favorite fictional sporting events! Imagine being at the 1984 All-Valley Tournament when Daniel Larusso beats Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid! How about watching the prison guards against the convicts in The Longest Yard?! Maybe you would have loved to see the baseball players emerge from the corn and play baseball in Field of Dreams?! They each pick their top five events and explain why they chose th
Jan 28, 2020 • 36:52
1995 Time Capsule
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason introduce their new Time Capsule discussion format! Follow along as they talk about the news headlines and pop culture through several categories. Once they finish each section, they toss in an item into the 1995 time capsule.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's ori
Jan 21, 2020 • 1:00:45
Fast Food Kids Meal Toys
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey take a look back at fast food. The Happy Meal toys episode was such a hit that they are going back to revisit their favorite Kids Meal Toys from other restaurants. Toys from Pizza Hut, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King and more made their lists. Plus, we read listener feedback on the topic that we requested on social media prior to the show.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send y
Jan 14, 2020 • 41:34
1989 Sears Wishbook
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason along with special guest Chad E. Young of HorrorMovieBBQ.com take a virtual shopping spree through the 1989 Sears Wishbook! We invite you to play along by visiting WishBookWeb.com (where we found scans of the catalog) and let us know who compiled the best list for Santa! We'll be choosing from several different categories including toys, clothing, jewelry, bedroom, recreation, Christmas, VHS tapes, and two random items ov
Dec 17, 2019 • 1:40:35
Christmas Movies
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason list their Top Ten Christmas Movies! Before the lists are revealed, they talk about when they start watching Christmas movies each year and if they included any movies that are set at Christmas (like Die Hard.)Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN P
Dec 3, 2019 • 1:10:17
Thanksgiving Traditions
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk about their own Thanksgiving Traditions. Listen to their personal history with the holiday and what we do now to celebrate. You'll also hear our thoughts on Black Friday and our favorite movies/TV specials we watch each year.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's
Nov 19, 2019 • 43:40
McDonald's Happy Meal Toys
This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is ripped from the headlines! McDonald's recently announced retro toys for their 40th anniversary Happy Meals which led Jason and Mickey to pick the Top 5 Happy Meal toys of their childhood. The discussion goes beyond toys including early memories of visits to the restaurant and some of our favorite Happy Meal boxes and containers. We also read back our social media responses to your favorite McDonald's memories.Subscribe to The Retro Netwo
Nov 12, 2019 • 42:05
Flickchart: The 90s
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey rank the top ten films of the '90s according to their Flick Chart profiles. Before we announce our favorites, we take a minute to talk about our theater and video rental experience in the era. Then after revealing our picks, we go into some of the unseen movies that could be a little eye opening to most moviegoers.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the host
Oct 29, 2019 • 1:18:53
Paul Lynde Halloween Special
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason cover the iconic 1976 Paul Lynde Halloween Special. They give their overall thoughts on the special but also a deep dive into each segment, our favorite scenes, quotable lines, and some Did You Know? facts. Mickey also gives a brief history of Paul Lynde to kick things off.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Tim
Oct 22, 2019 • 35:58
Halloween Specials
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and special guest Tony Grate from RetroDaze reminisce about Halloween specials. They discuss their favorites from animated classics to rare and hidden treasures discover years long after they first aired.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a
Oct 15, 2019 • 34:12
Halloween Treats
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Mick and Jason talk first about their trick-or-treat experience as kids followed by a new poll revealing the top Halloween candy by state. Then we reach into our Halloween treat bag to see what candy/goodies we were pulling out first to enjoy and also the worst treats that got left at the bottom of the bag.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial.
Oct 8, 2019 • 37:56
Retro Collecting Part 2
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason welcomes Adam from Sequelquest to continuing last week's conversation about our retro collections. Adam will mainly be sharing pieces from his extensive collection while Jason comes up with a few more to add to the conversation. From action figures to music to one-of-a-kind items, some great nostalgia is dusted off the shelves this week.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback
Oct 1, 2019 • 40:40
Retro Collecting
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey list several items in their retro collections.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive and listen to episodes in their entirety.Visit The Retro Network podcast
Sep 24, 2019 • 51:06
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey rewind back to the classic animated series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero to remember their childhood experiences. We talk about when we started watching, our favorite characters, the feature-length movie, and beyond.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original s
Sep 10, 2019 • 39:51
School Memories
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey tell about their school experience along with stories from the cafeteria, school store, banquets, and pranks gone wrong.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive
Sep 3, 2019 • 44:20
Masters of the Universe
This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is all about our memories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Jason and Mickey welcome superfan Tony from Retro-Daze.Org and ask which came first, the cartoon or the toys. They also talk about the 1987 film, merchandise, and our collecting habits nowadays.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jaso
Aug 27, 2019 • 44:03
Flickchart: The 80s
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey reveal their top ten movies of the '80s as ranked by FlickChart.com as well as their most egregious unseen films. While these ranking are not 100%, the list makes for a fun conversation about some of the great films from the decade.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mick
Aug 20, 2019 • 49:30
Department Stores
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey remember the good old days of department stores. They talk about the ones in our area, what it was like visiting them as a kid, and feeling sentimental about them now.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Pat
Aug 13, 2019 • 33:12
Video Games
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey share their video game memories including first consoles in the '80s, portable gaming, and next gen consoles in the 90s. Plenty of Nintendo versus Sega talk too!Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon f
Aug 6, 2019 • 32:06
Early Internet Memories
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey reminisce about the first time they logged into the internet and early experiences of surfing the web.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive and listen to epi
Jul 30, 2019 • 28:53
Summer Vacation
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey take a nostalgic ride through their childhood summer vacations.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive and listen to episodes in their entirety.Visit The Retro
Jul 23, 2019 • 25:38
Saturday Morning Cartoons
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey take a look back at Saturday morning cartoons from their childhood including our rituals and a stroll through the 1985 network lineup.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN P
Jul 16, 2019 • 35:52
Summer Memories
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey relive Summer memories from their childhood. The community swimming pool, bike rides, and July 4th experiences are just some of the subjects discussed.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access
Jul 9, 2019 • 28:31
MTV
This episode of The Retro Network Time Machine is all about out MTV memories and favorite music videos with special guest and TRN's resident music guru Eric Vardeman.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive and listen to episode
Jun 25, 2019 • 27:06
Throwback Drinks
In this episode of The Retro Network Time Machine, Jason and Mickey discuss the trend of throwback drinks and some we'd love to see return to store shelves.Subscribe to The Retro Network Time Machine in your favorite podcast app and send your feedback to the hosts on Twitter @TRNsocial. Season 1 of TRN Time Machine is derived from Jason and Mickey's original show TRN Podcast. Become a Retro Network VIP on Patreon for access to the full TRN Podcast archive and listen to episodes in their
Jun 18, 2019 • 21:54