In this fiery episode of Enjoy Stuff: A TechnoRetro Podcast, we dive into the scaly, smoke-spewing world of movie dragons, proving that not all beasts are as hot-headed as they seem (unless they’re really mad). Join us as we roast some of Hollywood’s most legendary fire-breathers—hopefully without getting singed!

A dragon, a dragon, I swear I saw a dragon! Revisit some of the most famous movie dragons on National Appreciate a Dragon Day!

News

Walter White’s house from Breaking Bad listed for sale at $4 million 

The Last of Us Season 2 gets a release date

Mysterious plate of bananas appears monthly on street corner

Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom along with others like Michael J. Fox

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay got a little nutty by rewatching some old Jerry Lewis comedies. The Ladies Man and The Errand Boy are classic Lewis humor that is a great break from the real world. Shua is surprisingly enjoying the pirate themed series Star Wars Skeleton Crew. A romp through the galaxy that crosses Star Wars with the Goonies. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay examines some social commentary with Neill Blomkamp’s District 9. The 2009 alien immigrant film reflects a sad and ugly truth about the way humans treat each other. A gritty story set in the near future that features a poor character slowly realizes that bigotry is an issue that everyone should be aware and try to eliminate. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Dragons! 

Dragon tales have been told since the times of Mesopotamian mythology. Some believe that dragons may have been creatures to watch out for as far back as 75,000 years ago in South Africa. Whenever they began, their popularity has not waned. So when we began to make motion pictures, dragons were the perfect foils. We look at dragons from Puff to Maleficent to King Ghidorah. Are they rideable? What are some defining characteristics? Are they good or bad. Hop on for luck as Enjoy Stuff gets dragony!

Who’s your favorite dragon? Where do they fall on our scale? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Who dares disturb my slumber?” 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 [email protected] 

Revisit the work of Terry Gilliam, the visionary director (aka Mad Genius) whose movies explore imagination and society. Jay and Shua go a little mad on Enjoy Stuff.

And now for something even more completely different; Terry Gilliam. He went from Monty Python’s animator to iconic director of unique movies. Let’s look back at his creative work.

News

Mr. Bubble Celebrates National Bubble Bath Day with Retro Bubble Gum Candle (and play dough and soap)

You can turn your new iPhone into a Retro iPod

VHS tapes are the latest trend that is making us feel the retro vibes

And be sure to check out Chris Luby’s YouTube channel “Chris Collects” for some great videos about collecting VHS tapes. Be sure to mention Enjoy Stuff!

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua got his spice on with the new Hot Ones inspired flavor of that classic snack Pringles. A good way to feel the burn. Jay checked out the new Star Wars Outlaws video game, which is a fun addition to the universe with some great gameplay and immersive experience. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay blasts off with the 2009 movie Moon. Sam Rockwell is an astronaut that has spent years in space and faces challenges right before getting back. A crazy time travel experience that explores the psyche. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Movies! 

Fans of Monty Python may know Terry Gilliam as the animator of their bizarre cartoons featured on the show. Or as the only American born member of the legendary troupe. But as his career progressed, Gilliam took his imaginative talents to the director’s chair. His visually stunning and sometimes uncomfortable films thrust you into dream-like worlds and explored important characteristics of society. From the time-hopping child view of Time Bandits, to the award winning exploration of class structure in Brazil, Gilliam takes you on a brain trip with each of his tales. If it weren’t for his terrible luck during productions, we may have even more to explore. This is Terry Gilliam.

Check out Jay’s Sci-Fi Saturdays articles on RetroZap.com

Sci-Fi Saturdays - Brazil

Sci-Fi Saturdays - 12 Monkeys

Are you a fan of Terry Gilliam’s work? What’s the weirdest thing he’s made? First person that emails me with the subject line, “It's evil! Don't touch it!” 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 [email protected] 

Jay and Shua look back at all the Stuff they Enjoyed in 2024 and what might be something to look forward to next year on Enjoy Stuff.

As we say goodbye to the year, we try to remember to the long long ago and revisit some of the great stuff we 

News

The Ghostbusters are getting an animated movie on Netflix

Now you can visit a Transformers store

The last 2 Sam Goody stores have finally closed their doors

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay is having a great time with the third and final season of Marvel’s What If…? on Disney+. Great tales in the Marvel multiverse with your favorite character and even voiced by many of the original actors from the live action movies and series. Shua has been getting very retro by listening to the great Satchamo himself, Louis Armstrong. He was an amazing jazz talent with a legacy that will endure forever. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay writes about the 2009 reboot of Star Trek with Chris Pine, Zach Quinto, and a variety of talented actors and actresses that give their interpretations of the beloved characters. It divided fans a bit, but there were great things in this, the first of three movies. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Looking Back! 

2024 brought such a plethora of things to Enjoy. As we say goodbye to the year, we look back on a bunch of the things that we remember. Or some of the things that we forgot. Believe it or not, January feels like a distant memory. We also look forward to what might come in the new year. Come with us on a journey of the year on Enjoy Stuff. 

What were some of your favorite things from 2024? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Goodbye yellow brick road” 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 [email protected] 

Merry Christmas! Jay and Shua discuss their favorite Christmas movies and share gifts. Come share the holidays with Enjoy Stuff!

Revisit a whole list of classic Christmas movies and make sure you share some of yours as well. It’s an Enjoy Stuff Christmas Special on this holiday week. 

News

The new book “The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History” looks great!

We got a very early look at Karate Kid: Legends with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua found a new series of books by an author named Dennis E. Taylor. It’s all about a guy named Bob, who’s been revived 150 years after his death in the 21st century and had his consciousness placed inside a self-replicating computer, spaceship. His directive is to find a new home for the dying human race. Soon he has the makings of many copies of himself, creating the Bob-iverse. Jay has been enjoying James Gunn’s first DC release in the animated series Creature Commandos on Max. An adult show that is proving to be a unique take on the superhero/monster genre

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay pulled a lot of resources to review Push. It’s a different kind of superhero movie and features Dakota Fanning and a pre-MCU Chris Evans. He also tells us about a little known sci-fi movie called Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. It takes all the tropes of time travel movies and throws it into a fun comedy. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Christmas Movies! 

What are your favorite Christmas movies? We talk about ours and why we like them. Some are classics, and some are more obscure. And some are Die Hard. Plus, we exchange gifts and are once again grateful for a wonderful friendship. 

What are your favorite Christmas movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Yippee Ki Yay, Merry Christmas” 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 [email protected] 

Get in the holiday spirit with Jay and Shua on a special, musical episode of Enjoy Stuff as they go on a monstrously fun adventure in the Enjoy Stuff mall.

Jay and Shua are doing their last minute shopping for each other. As they try to figure out how to get the perfect gifts for each other, there seems to be a problem brewing in the mall in the form of Gremlins! Can they survive the night and keep the holiday spirit?

Songs Featured

Sleigh Bell Rock -Three Aces & Joker

The Bathing Suit That Grandma Otter Wore - Emmet Otter

Snow - Bing Crosby

I Wanna Be Santa Claus - Ringo Starr

Santa Bring Me Ringo - Christine Hunter

All I Want for Christmas is You - My Chemical Romance

Santa's Watching You - Kelly Finnigan

Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong

Ho Ho Ho - Alvin and the Chipmunks

Hot Chocolate - Tom Hanks

Donald Duck getting hot chocolate from Twice Upon a Christmas

Hotta Chocolatta - Ella Fitzgerald

Cha-Cha All the Way (South America) - Capitol Studio Orchestra

Christmas Conga - Cindy Lauper

Holiday in Havana - Desi Arnaz

O' Christmas Tree (Samba) - Brave Combo

Christmas in Las Vegas.mp3

Have a Cheeky Christmas - The Cheeky Girls

Chiron Beta Prime - Jonathan Coultron

I Really Don't Hate Christmas - Dr. Doofenshmirtz

Big White Cadillac for Christmas - Little Joey Farr

Christmas in Radiator Springs - Tow Mater

Blue Christmas - William Shatner

Everybody’s Waitin’ for the Man With the Bag - Seth MacFarlane

Run Rudolph Run - Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem

Santa, When The Claus Fell - Star Trek

Christmas Warms your Balls - Martin Short

Cactus Christmas - Brian Setzer

All I Need Is Love - CeeLo and Muppets

Gremlins theme for a couple seconds

That Christmas Morning Feelin’ - Spirited.

Bonus: Santa's Second Line - New Birth Brass Band

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our Earbuds! Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]

It's the ultimate matchup of retro electronic toys! Join us as we run down the bracket for this year's Christmas tournament on Enjoy Stuff!

Remember opening that cool electronic game on Christmas morning? The one that you could brag to all your cousins and would play for hours even though it was just a blinking light. Which one will take the crown for number one retro electronic game?

News

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is now streaming on Disney+

The National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced for 2024

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been spending some quality time in his old stomping grounds of California. It’s been a while since he’s been there, and it’s nice to visit. Shua read another crazy John Scalzi series called the Dispatcher. A world where the murdered come back to life. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays take a look at a possible future with the 2008 Pixar classic WALL-E. It’s a gorgeous look at consumption and hubris, but also redemption. He has also reviewed and analyzed the 2008 remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. This one had a lot riding on it and fulfilled a few expectations but fell short of some others. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Toys! 

It’s back! The Tournament of Champions for 2024 features popular retro electronic games. We pit them against sixteen each other until they are narrowed down to two. Which will claim the top spot for a place in the Enjoy Stuff Hall of Fame?

What toys were you rooting for? Did any others miss the tournament? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Simon says buy me some toys” 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 [email protected] 

Serve up a slice of trivia pie as Jay and Shua play another round of 80's Trivial Pursuit while they work off the results of their holiday feast on Enjoy Stuff!

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Were you able to answer the questions quicker than the boys? Let us know. First person that emails me with the subject line, “I’ll take some pie!” 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 [email protected]

As we celebrate what we are thankful for during this Thanksgiving, we look back on decades of movies that we are grateful we got to experience. Join Enjoy Stuff for dinner as we appreciate meaningful cinema.  

Remember that show, with that guy? You know, the one with the catchy theme song? What ever happened to that one? We look back at a bunch of ‘em. 

News

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew coming next week, Dec 3, 2024 to Disney+

AMC sells a nice big hammer to hit people with while you eat popcorn

From The Simpsons Pamela Hayden retires from voicing Milhouse and others after 35 years

Have you heard about The Saga Museum?

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been rewatching some great episodes of the classic series Mythbusters and revisiting all the fun that Adam and Jamie created from blowing things up. Shua enjoyed the over the top action of the latest holiday movie Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, saving JK Simmons Santa Claus, and of course Christmas.  

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay watched some Jedi travel through time. Ok, they weren’t Jedi in this one, but still. Jumper features Hayden Christensen as a young time jumper and Samuel L. Jackson and the one chasing him. It was a fun idea, that didn’t quite develop the characters enough. But there was plenty to enjoy throughout. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents Carter and Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Movies! 

Movies are an important part of our lives. And every decade brought more films that helped to develop who we were. This week we look back on specific movies that we are thankful for because of the impact they had. Join us as we take a retrospective look at each decade and share why we love these stories. 

Are there movies that you are thankful for? Why do they stick with you? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two tickets 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 [email protected] 

What better way to spend Life Day than to find even more forgotten TV shows? We look back at a variety of shows that may not have lasted very long. Do you remember these flashes in the pan on Enjoy Stuff?

Remember that show, with that guy? You know, the one with the catchy theme song? What ever happened to that one? We look back at a bunch of ‘em. 

News

Andor season 2 premiere date announced 

Tron: Ares footage was shown at D23 in Brazil

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua found another old book. The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury was a fascinating prediction of where the human race was headed. While not all of Bradbury’s predictions may have come true, the human nature that he spotlighted is still as ugly as ever. Jay revisited the classic Bill Murray, Harold Ramis movie Stripes. Not only did he have a great time on his rewatch, he learned some interesting things about the original vision for it too. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay found some footage of the time when a gigantic creature attacked New York. Cloverfield was JJ Abrahms vision of a kaiju, filmed in a unique way. Scary and different are good ways to describe this 2008 flick. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents Carter and Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy TV! 

It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love….with the Star Wars Holiday Special! That classic forgotten show that has now been found and is readily available. But there are so many other shows that have graced the boob tube and have been lost to television oblivion. So this week we celebrate forgotten TV.  Should these show have lasted? Or was it better that they were here and gone quickly?

Do you remember any of this forgotten TV? What are some shows that you remember, but others don’t? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Hello, Larry” 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 [email protected] 

Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Preparation can be stressful, so Enjoy Stuff helps you with some choices. Which way will you go?

Choose Your Own Adventure books are so much fun. It’s a different story every time, just like Thanksgiving. So we decided to plan the perfect Retro-Giving by letting you pick which of our favorite retro parts of the holiday will impress your relatives and keep everyone guessing (and sometimes running for the antacids)

News

George Takei announces a very cool graphic memoir! 

Wanna buy the original recording console used by the Beatles when they recorded Abbey Road? Now you can. 

Only Murders in the Building renewed for Season 5

Weezer releases new Blue Album Arcade Game in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary

RIP Legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs as he finished up the latest season of Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez nailed it again along with a plethora of other stars populating season 4. And now that we know there’s going to be a season 5, you can bet there will be a cliffhanger ending. Shua checked out the new Robert Zemeckis movie “Here” with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. A movie that takes place in one place where the camera doesn’t move. The story moves back and forth through time, stringing together a story of the house and the families that lived there. Not the strongest story, but definitely worth experiencing. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits the 2007 Will Smith apocalypse/zombie movie “I am Legend”. The third movie to adapt the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. It has some great stuff throughout, despite changing the ending significantly.  Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Thanksgiving! 

There’s so much preparation expected for Thanksgiving. Food, decorations, what to wear…It can be overwhelming. It all seemed so much easier when we were kids. So maybe that’s the answer; a Retro Thanksgiving! And what better way to do that than a Choose Your Own Adventure? We will look at the perfect Thanksgiving locations, clothing, food, and TV specials. It’s up to you to choose. It’s a fun and Thankful way to plan your holiday on Enjoy Stuff!

Would you do a Retro Thanksgiving? What were your choices? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Over the river and through the woods” 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 [email protected] 

60 years ago, a pilot for Star Trek began filming. Would it be a success, or would it fall flat and not get picked up. The answer to both is YES! This week we look back at the original series and some of our favorite moments on Enjoy Stuff!

Let’s look back at the beginnings of one of the most successful franchises to ever be created. Beam up for Star Trek, the Original Series.  

News

A new Stranger Things/Dungeons & Dragons crossover comic will feature Eddie Munson

There are now seven new frog species named after Star Trek captains. 

We have information on Star Trek: Section 31, Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks

We found a fun A&W commercial featuring Star Trek

RIP to Star Trek co-creator Jeri Taylor and legendary actress Teri Garr

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua is trying to get through all the great things he’s been enjoying the last couple months. And in the meantime he’s been listening to some Christmas music. And NO! He’s not ashamed of it at all. Jay has been watching a series on Peacock called The Resort. It’s an interesting mystery that stars Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper about a couple that make some interesting finds on a resort island. 

Sci-Fi Saturdays

This week Sci-Fi Saturdays returns. Jay examines the 2007 space movie Sunshine. The movie is about a group of astronauts that are reigniting the sun, but what’s more interesting is the impressive cast. Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, Benedict Wong, and Chris Evans are among the big names that are found in this movie that has drifted into obscurity.  Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy TV! 

When Gene Roddenberry was trying to get Star Trek off the ground, it took a lot of convincing of executives, the help of influential stars, and a lot of reworking of ideas, stories, and characters. They created the pilot and it wasn’t quite up to the standards that would manage to get it on the air. But eventually, the classic episodes we know and love did find their way to our TVs. Much has been written about and discussed about it’s legacy and influence, and we share some of the episodes that made it special to us. Brace for impact and get ready to explore Star Trek the original series. 

Do you enjoy the original Star Trek? Which episodes do you like? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Boldly go!” 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 [email protected]