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The Retro Nostalgia Podcast

The Retro Nostalgia Podcast

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Welcome to The Retro Nostalgia Podcast (formerly His and Hers Gen X Podcast), where hosts Chad and Cristina rediscover the pop culture that shaped their generation.

Each week, one of us introduces the other to something from the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s that they either never experienced or haven’t revisited in decades. From movies, music, and TV shows to toys, fads, and forgotten gems, we’ll explore whether our childhood favorites stand the test of time—or were better left in the past.

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  • INDEPENDENCE DAY
    Jun 26 2026

    Chad and Cristina revisit INDEPENDENCE DAY for its 30th anniversary and find out if this alien invasion classic is as fun to watch now as it was in 1996. It definitely was one of the biggest science fiction blockbusters of the 1990s (rivaling The Matrix and The Phantom Menace!). Starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Randy Quaid, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, and Brent Spiner, INDEPENDENCE DAY became one of the defining summer blockbuster movies of the decade with groundbreaking visual effects, unforgettable action sequences, memorable one-liners, and one of the most iconic movie speeches ever filmed.

    Of course we share our favorite moments, discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses, compare it to other '90s blockbusters, and decide whether this is movie essential viewing or simply a fun nostalgic popcorn movie.

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    34 mins
  • SUPER MARIO BROS. 3
    Jun 19 2026

    Two weeks ago, Chad and Cristina reviewed the 1989 movie THE WIZARD featuring Fred Savage. Something that movie is best known for is its sneak preview of SUPER MARIO BROS 3. It seemed only natural that we would discuss that game for its own episode. But we had to bring in an expert in Nintendo NES games: James from @BigOleWords . Chad had been following James since he initially launched his channel 5 years ago and has been a member of his Patreon for quite some time now.

    Since this is a podcast, there's no gameplay footage in this episode; but rather a fun nostalgic discussion of our memories of this game back in 1990 and how it holds up today. We reminisce on Nintendo Power, the Super Mario Bros franchise, Easter Eggs scattered throughout the game, tips and tricks, and so much more. Plus, James delights us with some behind-the-scenes information on his channel.

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    55 mins
  • ONE HIT WONDERS DRAFT
    Jun 12 2026

    In this special crossover episode of The Retro Nostalgia Podcast, Chad and Cristina are joined by Don and Dude from @AlbumNerdsPodcast for a nostalgic music draft featuring some of the greatest one-hit wonders ever recorded! Using VH1's famous list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders as our draft pool, each host builds a dream team of unforgettable songs from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

    From A-ha's "Take On Me," Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U," and Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen" to Blind Melon's "No Rain," Faith No More's "Epic," and Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny," we debate which songs truly stood the test of time and which artists deserved more than a single hit. Along the way, we share memories of MTV, cassette tapes, music videos, record stores, and growing up during the golden age of radio.

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    56 mins
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