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S2E2 - Ep 027: Classic Nickelodeon
We Double Dare you to listen to our big fat tribute to classic Nickelodeon!
On this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, we are all about our own personal experiences with the premier kid's network, Nickelodeon! 8-Bit Alchemy leads the discussion as we all choose 2 or 3 of our most beloved shows, complete with theme songs!
Later, this week's "Octoponder THIS" will literally splat you right in the face, so
S2E3 - Ep 028: The Wacky World of Hanna Barbera
A celebration our favorite Hanna Barbera toons! Go-Bots, Top Cat, Space Ghost, Yogi Bear, Scooby Doo & more!
No mystery here, gang... on this episode of the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast, we'll be aiming our flashlights on the American animation giant, Hanna Barbera! Host Nintenjoe starts out with a little studio history, before we dive right into into playing blocks of cartoon theme songs from 8 of our favorite shows!
S2E4 - Ep 029: Cereal Killers & Fillers (with Derek Lofstrom)
Extinct breakfast cereals, retired mascots and name changes—all part of a balanced breakfast!
On this episode, the Retro Ridoctopus Cephalopodcast is joined in studio by the Duke of Deadpan, Derek Loftrom (winner of the "Submit a topic for a season 2" contest). Together, we take a trip down the cereal aisles of time and space to highlight some of our favorite killer (and not so killer) American breakfast cereals!
S2E5 - Ep 030: The Very Naughty Boy / A Tribute to Terry Jones
A (sometimes naughty) discussion of Terry Jones and the films of Monty Python.
This week, the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast pays tribute to a true comic genius. Terry Jones wasn't just 1/6 of the legendary Monty Python, he was a writer, historian, director, famed Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies (I think). So get ready for some bad accents and some even worse impressions because on this episode, we go through the 4
S2E6 - Ep 31: Dork-Vania / Soundtrack of the Night (with Ian Wallace)
With the help of our pal from Amalga-Mania, we'll discuss & play some incredible Castlevania music!
Raise a chalice, Dork-Vania has arrived! This is part 5 of the 8 part event! Keep everything straight by checking here! You'll see all the episodes of all the great Dorkening shows involved and most importantly, the bloody good Castlevania prizes!
For our part, Retro Ridoctopus is concentrating on the seminal music of the series--each
S2E7 - Ep 32: Leslie Nielsen / Naked Files From Police Squad
A celebration of Leslie Nielsen! Call him the consumate comedic straight man... just don't call him Shirley.
On this episode, we spotlight the incredibly talented actor Leslie Nielsen! We'll chat about some of his earlier straight man work, but spend the bulk of our energies on his comedic stuff. "THE NAKED GUN", "POLICE SQUAD" and of course "AIRPLANE" are all comedy classics!
S2E8 - Ep 33: MTV / When the M Stood For Music
Video may have killed the radio star but it also shaped a generation!
On this episode, Retro Ridoctopus switches on some Music Television! We'll discuss the early years and spotlight some of the classic videos and MTV programs we watched over and over!
Later, this week's "Octoponder THIS" will ask for your favorite non-music related MTV
The Crow's Nest: This The Legend, Overkill
We practically wreck our necks trying to BLITZ through the entire 19 disk catalog of New Jersey thrash legends Overkill!
Retro Ridoctopus is:
- Boss Rush Mode (watch)
- Parasite Steve (read)
- 8-Bit Alchemy (listen)
S2E9 - Ep 34: An Unnecessarily Long Discussion on Happy Meal Toys
Remember a time when the food at McDonalds, Burger King and Pizza Hut wasn't the reason you were begging mom to go?
This week, we decided to dust off some memories on fast food toys. Whether it was McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's or even Pizza Hut, almost every chain was in the business of drawing in younger customers with the allure of individually packaged plastic fun they could get nowhere else!
The Crow's Nest: Requiem For a Symphony (of the Night)
Parasite Steve talks his recent playthrough of a beloved Castlevania game and the new things he discovered along the way.
It's hard to argue that Symphony of the Night is one of the Castlevania series' most beloved entries. Currently, the game is playable (along with it's predecessor, Rondo of Blood) in the Castlevania Requiem collection. For this bonus episode, Parasite Steve snags the mic to discuss his recent playthrough of a game he first fell in love with 23 years earlier!