Hey! I heard that song in a movie! Join Jovial Jay and Shua as they play the epic game 5 Songs, where you match the tune with a film. Play along and trigger your implicit memory on the season finale of Enjoy Stuff!

Season 2 of Enjoy Stuff is coming to a close. We celebrate by revisiting music and movies. See if any of these ditties make you think of some classic movies as we once again play 5 Songs.

News

RIP to legendary Mad Magazine artist Al Jaffee

The Russo brothers continue to develop their Battle of the Planets project. We sure hope this sees the light of day sometime

In Denver, Regal is closing an iconic movie theater and Shua is sad

Hallmark is releasing a Sega Dreamcast ornament to grace your pop culture Christmas tree

Get ready to Phillipa out as Michelle Yeoh returns to her dastardly Star Trek: Discovery character in a ‘movie event’

Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Chips Ahoy cookies to increase body mass across the country

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay had a blast with the Washington DC metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club at a screening of the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi. Jedi is always a great film to revisit and it fills you with all the feels of being a kid again. Shua is enjoying an Apple+ musical and comedy series called Schmigadoon, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong. It’s a funny tribute to musicals of old. Season 2 is streaming weekly now.  

Sci-Fi Saturdays/MCU Location Scout

Jay has updated MCU Location Scout with new locations from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It’s a great rabbit hole to explore. And also, don’t forget to read his articles called Sci-Fi Saturdays on Retrozap.com  

Enjoy Music!   

We celebrate the season finale of Enjoy Stuff by revisiting one of our favorite games, 5 Songs. Jay and Shua play each other 5 different songs that make them think of movies from the past. Play along and try to guess what movie the musical clip comes from. 

Wanna listen to all our “5 Songs” picks? Click here for a YouTube playlist

Did you remember the movie? What songs make you think of movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “You remind me of a song” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Beam down to the OASIS as we celebrate Jovial Jay's birthday by looking back at Star Trek through the years. Your mission is to Enjoy Stuff! Make it so!

It’s a party! Jovial Jay celebrates his birthday by looking back at a sci-fi franchise almost 60 years in the making. Star Trek has given us so many movies and TV shows to enjoy over the years, and even been a source for positive social change. Set phasers to fun and Enjoy Stuff! 

News

Kellogg’s picks a less mainstream superhero that may just appeal to kids

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is in the books. We talk about the news that came out of England and what we are looking forward to

The Wienermobile can now be the location for snacks AND nuptials 

After the good buzz about TRON: Identity, Disney says more TRON games are coming

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua had tons of fun at the Super Mario Bros movie. It had countless nods to the games over the years. The story and performances were very entertaining. It felt like a video game in itself. Jay finally headed to Middle Earth for Amazon Prime’s interpretation of JRR Tolkien in the Rings of Power series. He felt that it is a rich story with an epic setting. 

Enjoy Birthdays!   

Birthdays are fun when you are being entertained by something you Enjoy. And this year, Enjoy Stuff is digging into the Star Trek universe. Since 1966 the characters and stories of the franchise have given us so much to hope for in the future. But it has always been more than just “that sci-fi show”. It has also been an inspiration for social change about important topics. Today we can revisit all the past Treks, but also anticipate all the current and upcoming projects which continue to excite us. Set engines to warp factor 9 and come along with us. 

Are you a fan of Star Trek? What series or characters mean the most to you? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Beam me up!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

It's a 100th episode celebration that takes trips down multiple rabbit holes! This week we Enjoy looking back on the first 100 episodes, which takes us on a variety of tangents while we play the game Rabbit Hole on Enjoy Stuff

Celebrate 100 episodes of Enjoying all kinds of Stuff with Jovial Jay and Shua! It’s rabbit holes galore on an anniversary episode of a TechnoRetro Podcast. 

News

Check your Police: “Synchronicity” album for a vinyl variant

NASA reveals the astronauts that will be flying around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years

The Muppets Mayhem trailer lets us know when we get to see the band

You can listen to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 playlist on Spotify and Apple Music

Rest in peace Angie Mayhew

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay loves Bob Odenkirk, so he was for sure going to check out his new series on AMC+, called Lucky Hank. It’s not a lighthearted series, but it gets you thinking and has some great performances. Shua really liked the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It’s a lot like a classic D&D campaign, plus a lot of fun. 

Enjoy Rabbit Holes!   

It’s our 100th episode! For all those shows we consistently find our way down rabbit holes. But this week we celebrate them. First, we reminisce about some of our favorite episodes and why we like them…and what they remind us of…and oh, I should fix that door hinge….Uh, sorry. 

And then we play the game Rabbit Hole, where we finish the phrases of internet searches and try to fool each other. You can play along too. 

Do you find yourself going down rabbit holes? And did you see that trailer on YouTube? And, oh, I should pick some stuff off Amazon. First person that emails me with the subject line, “Happy 100 episodes!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

We just celebrated April Fool's Day, and boy are my arms tired! Join us this week as we celebrate all the different kinds of jokes that make us laugh (or groan). It's a celebration of Enjoying jokes on Enjoy Stuff!

Hi Hungry, we’re Dad! That’s the kind of humor we love in early April. This week we talk jokes! What are the different kinds? Why do they make us laugh? And why did that silly chicken cross the road. Come join us for a joke extravaganza on Enjoy Stuff! 

News

Patton Oswalt and Kumail Nanjiani join the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel

Disney’s The Aristocats are getting a live action remake and Questlove is making it

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua got his TechnoRetro action on when he watched the new Apple+ Tetris movie starring Taron Edgerton. It was a fun, dramatized version of the origins of the worldwide popularity of the legendary game. Jay tuned into Amazon Prime to watch Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. Who knew we almost lost pinball forever? Luckily, one guy’s love for the game brought the modern world’s attention back to the flippers, springs, and bumpers. 

Enjoy Jokes!   

Laughter may be the most vital part of a human’s life and health! So join us as we talk about different kinds of humor, what we like, and tell lots of jokes along the way! There’s so many different kinds of jokes to make you laugh! Whether it’s an anecdotal story, a one-liner, or just your basic pun, everyone can use good laugh. 

It’s like my dad used to say, “Laugh once a day, because a day without sunshine is like…night.”

What are your favorite jokes? Why DID that chicken cross the road? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Take my wife, please” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Ready Player One was adapted for the screen five years ago. This week Jay and Shua look back at what worked, what was changed, and the fun of going to the OASIS. Plus, we create our own Easter egg challenges with our pop-culture obsessions on Enjoy Stuff!

What would your pop-culture references be if you created an Easter egg challenge in the OASIS? Come with us in a world of pure imagination as we look back at the movie Ready Player One. 

News

Dungeons and Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary now out by Michael Witwer

Disney+ Cancels Willow After One Season…Or does it? (yeah, probably)

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been catching up on films nominated for this year’s Oscars. This week he watched the surprises in Martin McDonagh’s Banshees of Inisherin. He enjoyed the themes and symbolism in the wild story of two friends whose relationship suddenly changes and fingers are threatened. Shua surprises absolutely nobody by enjoying season 3 of The Mandalorian. It’s feeling very Star Wars to him. What do you think?

Enjoy Movies!   

In 2011, Ernest Cline released his homage to the pop-culture he grew up with, Ready Player One. This dystopian world became obsessed with everything 80’s after rich, white guy James Halliday dies and offers his fortune to anyone who can crack the clues in his contest. 

It became very popular among Generation X and we were all excited when it was announced that it was going to be adapted into a movie, and directed by Steven Spielberg even! But how could they get the juicy reference bits from the book into a film? The result was the 2018 movie of the same name. 

First we break down some of the major changes from the book to the film and why we think they made those changes. Then we talk about whether the movie was a successful adaptation from different points of view. 

And then we create our very own Easter egg hunt. What pop-culture references would we use for the world to solve? We’ll lay it all out for you so you can try to solve the riddles of the egg.  

Did you enjoy the Ready Player One Movie? What pop-culture references would be in your contest? First person that emails me with the subject line, “First to the key!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

The vernal equinox is upon us! But don't worry. That doesn't mean you'll need a new vaccine. It means that spring is here! A time of rebirth and rejuvenation. Jay and Shua look at a variety of rebirths from movies to comics and the beauty of the spring (by which, of course we mean the Slinky). It's time to come out of hibernation and Enjoy Stuff!

Play a round of Geek Out! with Jay and Shua as we look at everything spring can bring!

News

You can celebrate the 60th anniversary of Chips Ahoy on a yacht!

Holy Smokes, Dr. Jones! Ke Huy Quan wins the best Supporting Actor Oscar for “Everything Everywhere, All at Once”!

Get your spice on with Eva Longoria’s new movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Check out the new Indiana Jones LEGO sets to celebrate the Dial of Destiny

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua was lucky enough to enjoy his daughter’s high school musical “The Drowsy Chaperone”, a musical within a comedy. It was a laugh out loud performance that entertained him and made him proud of his youngest. Jay is on the road and exploring Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia. It’s a beautiful area and also the setting for a location in Avengers: Infinity War. He’ll keep exploring our great nation and Enjoy Stuff.  

Enjoy Spring!   

It’s time for spring! Wake from your winter hibernation and play a game of rebirth with us! Geek Out! is a game that will challenge your knowledge of the TechnoRetro pop-culture that we all love. Play along with each round as we match them up with examples of pop-culture that have experienced a rebirth. 

Here are the 5 rounds:

1. Games

2. Comics

3. Sci-Fi

4. Fantasy

5. Miscellaneous

We are looking forward to what the new season will bring, and we want you to come along for some laughs.  

What are you looking forward to this spring? Can you think of more pop-culture rebirths? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Zoinks!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Yabba Dabba Doo! It's time to Enjoy Hanna-Barbera cartoons! This week Jay and Shua look back on the persistence of two men that changed animation. Plus, they pit 'toon against 'toon, and you decide who would win. Grab your pick-a-nic basket and come with us to Enjoy Stuff! 

Zoinks! Did you know that Hanna-Barbera created 249 cartoon series throughout their history?! Jay and Shua look back on the interesting history of some of our favorite cartoons! 

News

Be a goldfish and buy yourself a Ted Lasso Monopoly! 

Meet 50-year-old Jeff Reitz of Huntington Beach, California. He just broke the record for consecutive days going to Disneyland!

Get ready Alamogordo, Funko is coming with another dump of pop culture history!

AMC Theaters selling their popcorn in WalMart in bags

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay popped on a little Hulu and checked out the latest Mel Brooks property, which is a sequel to one of his classic movies; History of the World part II. A series that takes the idea of the historical sketch comedy and keeps the idea going for the next generation. Shua and his wife took the plunge and sniffed out Cocaine Bear. This crazy, over-the-top interpretation of a true story with gore, action, and dark humor entertained them and made them laugh. If you dig that combination, check it out. 

Enjoy Cartoons!   

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera were animators for MGM, but in 1957 they founded their own animation studio and proceeded to change the industry with their dedication and innovation. They received 7 Academy Awards, 8 Emmys, and tons of other accolades. They produced 1,246 hours of animation on television for more than 60 years. This week we look back on their animation origins and how they made such a difference. 

Plus, Jay and Shua chose some of their favorites from the years and randomly pit them against each other. You decide who you think would win the matchup! Let us know at EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Here are the matchups

What were some of your favorite Hanna-Barbera cartoons? Which do you think would win in our matchups? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Zoinks!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

25 years ago in The Big Lebowski, Jeff Bridges artfully crafted one of the most memorable characters in movies. The Dude was just trying to live his life, drinking white Russians, and bowling until he gets wrapped up in a complicated case, with a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous. Enjoy Stuff presents The Big Lebowski

Jeff Bridges is The Dude, or Duder, his Dudeness, or El Duderino; if you’re not into the whole brevity thing. This week we look back on the Coen brothers classic, The Big Lebowski on its 25th anniversary. 

News

General Mills has some tiny kitchen supplies to go along with your tiny cereal. 

A young programmer updates and improves the 1983 ET video game and you can download it to play. Check it out here! 

Ke Huy Quan is the first Asian ever to win Best Supporting Actor from the SAG awards

Jay and Shua celebrate their 10th anniversary of podcasting together. 

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua has been thoroughly enjoying season 3 of Picard. It’s not only action packed, but a nice homage to the Next Generation series. Jay is exploring the area around his new house. He visited Monocacy Battlefield National Park, which is the site of an important battle in the Civil War that saved the US capitol. American history can be valuable to learn

Enjoy Movies!

The Big Lebowski (1998) has developed such a big following in its 25 years, that it has become a legendary film. While not the most successful of the Coen brothers movies, it may be the most popular. And that’s because of the memorable quotes, the unique humor, and the performances of so many Hollywood icons. This week we break down so many of the aspects that make this piece of art more popular than a Jackie Treehorn movie. Enjoy Stuff thinks The Big Lebowski is a must-see film. …of course, that’s just our opinion, man.  

Do you like The Big Lebowski? Do you think that the rug really tied the room together? First person that emails me with the subject line, “The Dude Abides” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

40 years ago the video game industry crashed faster than a Combat bi-plane. What was the cause? Was it really because of the legendary E.T. game? Jay and Shua remember what was happening and how they probably caused the whole thing. 

Join us on a trip back to an adaptation of a popular Japanese cartoon that got our imagination flowing! This is Battle of the Planets!

News

Is the world ready for a TETRIS movie? Of course we are! And there’s one coming to Apple TV+

The latest Disney movie based on a ride, Disney’s haunted mansion, is coming sooner than we expected

In a rare display of corporate understanding, Sega is going to give its employees a raise

The cereal company that shall not be named is releasing a cereal that can help you sleep

Get ready for a frozen version of 'biscuits with the boss' when Jeni’s Ice Cream releases their latest flavor

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What we’re Enjoying

In preparation for the third season, Jay has been re-watching Ted Lasso. it’s still a great show with characteristics that are perfect for re-watches. The new season is coming in just a couple weeks. Shua really enjoyed Ant-man and the wasp Quantumania. He knows how to enjoy things without listening to the naysayers. And that’s what Enjoy Stuff is all about!

Sci-Fi Saturdays/MCU Location Scout

A very fun and entertaining Star Trek movie came out in 1999. And it was called Galaxy Quest. This week Jay releases his 200th Sci-Fi Saturdays article spotlighting this great homage to the Trek universe. Read and enjoy this and all of the other 199 articles too. Check it out on Sci-Fi Saturdays on Retrozap.com. Plus, stay tuned for the classic Star Trek homage Galaxy Quest, coming this Saturday. 

Enjoy Video Games!

In 1983 the video game industry was at its highest point so far. They were earning more than $3 billion with home consoles and cartridges that we could enjoy whenever we wanted. But a poor business model which included releasing too many games, many of which were low quality, and a saturated market with companies coming from every room of the metaphorical Adventure dungeon, meant that the bubble was about to burst. Legend has it that the release of the E.T. video cartridge in 1983 was the cause. But in reality there were many different aspects that led to a big change. Luckily it found ways to recover and is now a booming business still today.

Did you enjoy the E.T. video game? Did you notice the crash in ‘83? Did you read all of these shownotes? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Atari, phone home” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Battle of the Planets! A cartoon that was unleashed on America after the success of Star Wars. It ushered in a new wave of the popular style of animation. This week, we look back on why it hit the right notes. Plus, Jay tests Shua's knowledge in "Anime or Sushi", on Enjoy Stuff!

Join us on a trip back to an adaptation of a popular Japanese cartoon that got our imagination flowing! This is Battle of the Planets!

News

Ted Lasso will return on March 15

Grab your bottle of Peeps-flavored Pepsi before Easter arrives!

Bill Watterson will release a new graphic novel, years after retiring from Calvin and Hobbes

The Enjoy Stuff-recommend show, Poker Face has been renewed for season 2

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua drank the Kool-Aid (or would it be ‘eats the fungus’) and watched the HBO Max hit series “The Last of Us”. This not-quite-a-zombie series includes great action, suspense, and character development. It stars Mandalorian’s Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones’ Bella Ramsey. If you enjoy dystopian post-apocalyptic shows, you’re gonna love this! Jay started replaying the relatively recent and well-received video game, Jedi: Fallen Order. It has a great story, terrific graphics. And there have been some references in recent episodes of The Bad Batch on Disney+. Check them both out!

Sci-Fi Saturdays/MCU Location Scout

Brad Bird’s iconic classic The Iron Giant is the film on the docket this week on Sci-Fi Saturdays. Meaningful themes, great performances, and cool, stylized art design. Check it out on Sci-Fi Saturdays on Retrozap.com. Plus, stay tuned for the classic Star Trek homage Galaxy Quest, coming this Saturday. 

Enjoy Cartoons!

With the success of Star Wars in 1977, entertainment creators were looking to cash in on the newest sci-fi craze. One company scored big when they bought the rights to a Japanese animated series called Gatchaman. 

Though, it wasn’t quite the feel they were going for. So as it was adapted to American TV, some big changes created almost a different show altogether. Some of the overall story was changed with some violence and style of dialogue was made more kid-friendly. 

Because some was just cut altogether, certain segments with a very familiar looking robot, named 7-Zark-7, was added as a narrator to tie things together, especially after the drastic changes.  

It seemed to all work though, because it became very popular, and even helped future Anime reach the mainstream, such as Voltron and MASK. It’s success also led to a live-action Japanese movie called Gatchaman in 2013.

With all this great Anime fun on the show, Jay decided to quiz Shua with his knowledge by playing the game “Anime or Sushi?” How will Shua do? Does he know his mouth food from his eye candy? Test your knowledge and see how you do!

Are you a fan of Battle of the Planets? Do you know your sushi? Did you read all of these shownotes? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Always Five! Acting as one!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com