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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES! Halloween has hit Radical Retro Rewind?! and we’re heading to Oakhaven with Scooby, Shaggy, Mystery Inc., one extremely suspicious horror writer, and a witch who clearly did NOT come back for the fall festival. It’s “Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost!” from 1999!

We’re talking creepy New England vibes, cursed books, flying pumpkins, the debut of THE HEX GIRLS, and the eternal question: why would anyone trust Tim Curry in a Scooby-Doo movie?!

Grab your candy, light a candle and join Ryan & David as we rev...

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WE HAVE THE POWER!!! Season 7 of Radical Retro Rewind?! officially begins as we return to Eternia for the long-awaited live-action "Masters of the Universe" from 2026! And this time, we're not just in your ears... for the first time EVER, you can watch our full episode on YouTube!

But does this colorful new adventure have the power to bring our childhood memories to life? Does the humor occasionally get in the way of the action? And why does poor Moss Man keep getting the short end of the stick?!

Meanwhile, Da...

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A brand-new season of Radical Retro Rewind?! begins NOW! HOOOO!

For our ThunderCats Season Premiere, Radical Ryan is joined by our friend and frequent guest co-host Zack for a very special conversation with original ThunderCats writer Sandy Fries!

Sandy's incredible career stretches far beyond Third Earth. He's an Emmy-nominated television writer whose credits include ThunderCats, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap, Marvel's Spider-Man, Fame and Superboy, along with numerous other Star Trek projects.

In this special interview, Sandy takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career and...

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It’s a special Radical bonus episode as Cadu takes over the mic solo to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Birds of Prey!

Cadu heads back to New Gotham to revisit the short-lived 2002–2003 series that brought Huntress, Oracle, and Dinah together to protect New Gotham!

Cadu revisits the cult favorite, sharing his thoughts, memories, favorite moments, and plenty of love for this uniquely early-2000s superhero series.

And making the celebration even more special, we also have a special anniversary message from Matt Truex, host of the Always Ho...

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Before our new season officially begins in October, some magic simply couldn’t wait! In this special Ryan solo bonus episode, we’re opening the Owens family spell book to celebrate the history and enduring magic of Practical Magic the beloved 1998 movie starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, as we prepare to return to the Owens family in Practical Magic 2!

We also have a very special message from Alexandra Artrip, who played Sally’s youngest daughter, Antonia Owens, in the original movie!

After 28 years of sequel rumors and possible televi...

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Our Star Wars Summer has officially reached its SEASON FINALE, and we’re ending things with a movie made for every obsessive movie geek who has ever counted down the days to a new Star Wars adventure: “Fanboys” from 2009!

And who better to join us for the finale than the return of our original co-host and resident Movie Geek, Rob!

Set in 1998, Fanboys follows a group of lifelong Star Wars fanatics during the unbelievable hype leading up to Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. When they learn their friend...

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Our Star Wars Summer takes one last trip to the forest moon of Endor as we tackle BOTH live-action Ewok movies: “Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure” (1984) and “Ewoks: The Battle for Endor” (1985)!

And who better to join us than the return of our friend and Ewok fan our Lovely Leah!

First, Caravan of Courage introduces us to young siblings Cindel and Mace Towani, who find themselves stranded on Endor after their family’s starcruiser crashes. With their parents missing, the children team up with Wicket and a brave caravan of...

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Our Star Wars Summer reaches the end of the Skywalker Saga this week as we jump into "Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker" from 2019!

The dead speak! Somehow, Emperor Palpatine has returned, and Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, C-3PO and BB-8 are finally off on a galaxy spanning adventure together! Rey continues her Jedi training under Leia, Kylo Ren discovers some shocking truths on the mysterious world of Exegol, and C-3PO takes one last look at his friends...well, at least until R2 remembers to hit the backup bu...

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Our Star Wars Summer continues this week as we jump into "Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi" from 2017!

Luke Skywalker has finally been found... but let's just say he's not exactly thrilled to have company. Rey begins her Jedi training, the Resistance is hanging on by a thread, Leia takes an unexpected trip through space that had audiences yelling what in the "Mary Poppins?!", oh and Kylo Ren decides it's time to shake up the galaxy.

Meanwhile, David is happy to report that he STILL hates Snoke, and so...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues and we blast more than 30 years into the future as Ryan and David take on "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens!"

A new generation has arrived, the First Order is rising, Luke Skywalker is missing, and Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, and Kylo Ren are stepping into a galaxy filled with some very familiar faces. But the real question is… has the Force awakened something in David?! Because he has A LOT to say this week, and one thing is already very clear: David is NOT impressed by Sno...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as we reach the final chapter of the original trilogy with 1983’s "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi"

This week, Ryan and David are joined by our special guest and longtime listener, Lovely Leah, joining us all the way from Australia! Leah is a huge science-fiction and Star Wars fan, but she is also an important part of the podcast behind the scenes. Each week, she supplies us with the movie audio clips we use during our ThunderCats reviews and beyond!

Jabba’s Palace a...

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In this very special bonus episode, Cadu takes over the show to celebrate Jennifer Garner’s unforgettable portrayal of Elektra Natchios, a character and performance that have meant so much to him over the years.

From her debut in 2003’s Daredevil, through her 2005 solo movie Elektra, and all the way to her emotional return in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine, Cadu looks back at Elektra’s journey, her legacy, and why Jennifer Garner’s performance has remained so special to him more than twenty years later.

Making the episode even more meaningful, C...

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This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Radical Ones, we’re taking a slight detour through Star Wars Summer… because somehow the galaxy far, far away crashed straight into The Muppet Show! Ryan and David unexpectedly find themselves on a variety show planet where Jedi, frogs, pigs, droids, and one extremely disappointed gargling gargoyle all compete for the spotlight.

Can Luke Skywalker convince everyone that Mark Hamill is merely his “cousin”? Will Kermit ever forgive the Star Wars crew for stealing his show? Can R2-D2 finally fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David are blasting off into the darker, colder, moodier chapter of the galaxy far, far away “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back)” (1980)

This episode has everything: Leia serving “if looks could kill” energy, Han being charming and infuriating at the exact same time, C-3PO getting taken apart like a action figure, R2-D2 screaming through every crisis, and Luke learns that if a ghost tells you to go to a swamp planet while you’re freezing to death, you just go!

We talk H...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David finally arrive at the one that started it all, “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (1977)

This week, the Radical Ones are treated to a very special message from Academy Award winner Roger Christian! Roger won an Oscar for set decoration on George Lucas’s Star Wars: A New Hope, helping create the unforgettable lived-in look of a galaxy far, far away. He later continued his collaboration with Lucas on Return of the Jedi and was hand-picked by George Lucas to direct second unit on St...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David head into one of the most beloved entries of the Disney era, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)!

This week, the Radical Ones are also treated to a special message from legendary visual effects supervisor Hal Hickel! A longtime member of Industrial Light & Magic, Hal is known for his incredible work on the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Rogue One, The Mandalorian, and countless other projects that helped bring a galaxy far, far away to life.

The brothers also discuss Jyn Erso actio...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David jump into one of the most debated adventures in a galaxy far, far away with SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2018)!

What starts as a simple escape quickly turns into train robberies, criminal syndicates, and enough questionable life choices to explain exactly how Han Solo became Han Solo. Along the way, he meets Chewbacca, crosses paths with Lando Calrissian, acquires the Millennium Falcon, and begins building the reputation that will one day make him a legend.

Meanwhile, Chewbacca proves he’s the most rel...

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Radical Ones! In honor of the 24th anniversary of the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie, we’re dusting off one of our favorite throwback episodes and bringing it back for a brand-new audience. As an extra treat, we’ve also received a special new message from Scooby-Doo himself Neil Fanning!

Join Ryan and returning guest co-host Cadu as they revisit both live-action Scooby-Doo films, discussing the cast, the mysteries, the monsters, the laughs, and why these movies have become beloved nostalgic favorites for an entire generation of fans.

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David arrive at the explosive finale of George Lucas’ prequel trilogy with "STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH" from 2005!

What starts as an exciting rescue mission quickly spirals into galactic tragedy as Chancellor Palpatine spends two hours telling Anakin Skywalker to make increasingly terrible life choices, Obi-Wan Kenobi desperately tries to keep the entire Jedi Order functioning by himself, and R2-D2 once again proves he is the most competent character in the franchise.

Meanwhile, Anakin discovers that trying to prevent th...

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STAR WARS SUMMER continues as Ryan and David are joined by friend and guest cohost Zack… making his first non-ThunderCats appearance on the show to revisit what was once HIS favorite film of the prequel trilogy… “STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES!” (From 2002)

Yes this movie somehow feels like a detective story, soap opera, romance movie, and giant video game all at the same time. And was Obi-Wan secretly the real star of the entire prequel trilogy? From an explosion powerful enough to blow Padmé’s decoy’s shoes completely off, to floating sp...

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This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David officially kick off Star Wars Summer with one of the most anticipated movies of all time…“Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” from 1999!

After 16 years without a new live-action Star Wars film, the hype surrounding Episode I was absolutely unreal. From Pepsi cups and Taco Bell promotions to packed toy aisles, VHS previews, posters everywhere, green fruit snacks, and even Jar Jar tongue lollipops, this movie became a full-blown cultural event before it even hit theaters.

From podracing and Darth Maul...

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This is it… the moment we’ve been building toward from the very beginning. Your Radical Retro Brothers Ryan and David, along with our amazing friend and returning cohost Zack, are officially making podcast history!

We are now the FIRST podcast to review all 130 episodes of ThunderCats (1985)!

From the very first “Exodus” to today’s epic finale, it has been an unforgettable journey across Third Earth with all of YOU… our incredible Bunglers!

In this powerful final chapter, Lion-O and the ThunderCats face their ultimate destiny as the secrets of the B...

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Ryan, David, and Zack welcome a true legend of Third Earth to Radical Retro Rewind as ThunderCats writer, story editor, and showrunner Peter Lawrence joins the show for an unforgettable conversation celebrating the original 1985 series.

Born in Central Africa and later building a career in television, film, and publishing, Peter Lawrence helped shape the mythology and spirit of ThunderCats as script editor and writer for Rankin/Bass. His work also includes SilverHawks, Peter Pan and the Pirates, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, and numerous novels and children’s books.

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We’re continuing our Star Wars Summer with something truly special… a return to our original Episode 50… now revamped and remastered for 2026.

From the Radical Retro Time Capsule, this holiday classic comes back to life with enhanced audio, new clips, and a brand-new opening experience. (How very George Lucas of us… going back and giving it the special edition treatment) including Davids famous "Ewoke Village" story!

Originally recorded in the early days of the podcast, this episode captures the energy, humor, and heart that helped build the Radical Ones community.

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This week, we’re celebrating May the 4th with a quick BONUS episode and officially announcing our summer theme…Star Wars Summer! We’re putting David to the test. He grew up loving the original trilogy, but somewhere along the way he checked out… so now it’s time to see just how much Star Wars knowledge he’s actually held onto over the years.

This is just the beginning as we head into the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, and more all summer long!

May the Force stay RADICAL!

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We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and your Radical Retro Brothers welcome back our friend Zack as cohost for another dose of kitty cat fun! This week, we’re revisiting “Well of Doubt” and joining us is the man who wrote the episode himself, Dennis J. Woodyard!

Dennis takes us behind the scenes of this powerful and emotional story, sharing how the episode came together, the inspiration behind its themes, and what it was like working on ThunderCats during its iconic run. From story development to character moments, w...

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This week, we’re dropping a quick BONUS episode! With the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action film on the horizon, He-Man is officially taking over 2026 ... and Ryan is breaking down some of the wild merchandise tie-ins already being revealed.

From fruit snacks and Power Sword drink cups to Denny’s themed menu items, new action figure lines, fitness supplements, and even Battle Cat–inspired cat treats… yes, really 😄We also talk about the upcoming video game release from Limited Run Games, adding even more to this full-scale Eternia comeback.

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We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and your Radical Retro Brothers welcome back our friend Zack as cohost for another dose of kitty cat fun!

This is the last emancipation of Vulchi! He’s escaped the Circus Train and Captain Braggs bucket for one last ride through the galaxy!…Plus, we chat about the upcoming Egyptian-themed Super7 figure wave, including the long-awaited debut of Wizz-Ra (finally!!), and how it ties into today’s villain spotlight on Zaxx.

This is the third-to-last episode of ThunderCats… can you believe...

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Ryan and David sit down to talk through the surprising news that Hulu’s planned continuation of Buffy the Vampire Slayer "New Sunnydale" has officially been canceled, bringing an unexpected halt to what many fans hoped would be a new chapter in the Slayer legacy. We break down what was announced, what we know about the project, and what this could mean for the future of the Buffyverse.

We also take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Nicholas Brendon, whose portrayal of Xander Harris made him a core part of...

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Did I fall asleep? This week, Ryan and guest co-host Cadu revisit the two-season Joss Whedon series "Dollhouse", starring Eliza Dushku, and take a look back at the sci-fi drama that left a lasting impression despite its short run. We discuss the show’s premise, standout moments, memorable characters, and the themes of identity, memory, and control that made it so compelling.

Also in this episode, we are thrilled to share a special message from acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke, whose unforgettable theme song, “What You Don’t Know,” became such a vital part of...

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Before we head into the final few episodes of our legendary ThunderCats, Ryan and David catch up with some of our fellow Bunglers, including Chris, who checks in all the way from Finland with a life update and reminds us how amazing and global this community has become! 

Today's double episodes starts with "Swan Song":

⚡"An Ecology Inspector (EI) comes to Thundera to inspect the new Cats Lair. His ship uses the SWAN system (Space Way Airborn Navigations) to direct him to planets all over the universe. When he arrives on Thu...

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This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David continue their yearly St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun tradition and this time pack for space travel with “Leprechaun 4: In Space" from 1996!

Long before Jason launched himself into space, the Leprechaun got there first, making his way through the year 2096, bizarre space princesses, questionable IKEA-inspired surroundings, and surviving the whole thing with his buckle still shining.

From robot drag queen sergeants to over-the-top creature effects, this sequel has all the ingredients for a truly unforgettable trip, so grab your gold, prepare for lifto...

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This week on Radical Retro Rewind?!, Ryan and David revisit a childhood favorite that’s packed with adventure, imagination, and pure 80s charm: “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking” from 1988!

From Villa Villekulla to wild pirate tales and over-the-top fun, the Radical Retro Brothers take a nostalgic look at the film that introduced a new generation to the strongest, most unconventional hero around. Explore what made this movie so magical and how it holds up today.

Plus, we have a special message from Pippi herself: Tami Erin you do not want to...

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Your Radical Retro Brothers, Ryan and David, are back with a special ThunderCats bonus episode, and this time we’re joined by the King of the Bunglers himself, Metesh, for an extra fun bonus chat!

We kick things off with fantastic questions straight from his very own Thunderpups, Aanya and Rohan, bringing fresh perspectives and plenty of heart to the conversation. Then we head into some possible lore as we explore Mumm-Ra’s origin, pulling from the WildStorm comics, expanded mythology, and all the fascinating twists that add extra layers to one of the...

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As we race into the final episodes of our beloved series, your Radical Retro Brothers are thrilled to welcome our friend Metesh as cohost for an extra-long, double dose of kitty cat fun. Metesh has been one of our earliest and longest supporters of our ThunderCats reviews, and he is genuinely a beautiful soul. He has shared his family, his heart, and so many laughs with us along the way, and having him here for this home stretch feels really special.

Today's double episodes starts with "Ma-Mutt's Confusion":

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Ryan and David are celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Valentine” (2001) this month, the early-2000s slasher where Cupid shows up and chooses chaos. We have the iconic mask, the “JM” cards, the nosebleeds, and enough bad decisions to fill a heart-shaped box!

We are talking the memorable moments like the hot tub scene and the unforgettable “no running water so I guess I’m washing my hair in the toilet” situation. Is it scary, silly, or just aggressively 2001? The answer is...yes!

Plus, we have a special message from writer Aaron Harber...

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Ryan and David dive fork first into “Simply Irresistible” (1999), the rom-com where food is sexy, feelings are contagious, and one very magical crab might be running the kitchen. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amanda Shelton, this movie serves up mood-altering meals that spark joy, tears, confidence, and yes… a little orgasmic energy on the plate.

Is it romance, fairy tale, or full-on culinary chaos? And then we ask the real questions: does it hold up? Did it ever? We’re breaking down the magic, the mess, the charm, the choices… and of course, the cr...

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We’re heading into the final episodes of our beloved series, and this episode also carries a big emotional weight for us, because it marks the final appearance of our friend Tygra in the original series. Get ready for reckless flying, Snarf getting called crazy, and waking up something enormous that absolutely should have stayed asleep!

Also, a quick heads up before you get confused: This Mossland Monster does not smell like fresh pine or forest cologne like He-Man’s Moss Man. (But don’t worry, it still very much gives off “we can tur...

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Happy New Year! It's time for more kitty cat fun with your Radical Retro Brothers! We are back recapping season four of ThunderCats! To make it even more special we welcome back Sean McKeone, the author of "Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide to ThunderCats, SilverHawks, & TigerSharks!"

It’s the final appearance of our beloved medicine woman Pumyra, Captain Cracker and the Lunataks who become honorary pirates in what turns out to be their last appearance on the show too so yes, we are laughing, but we are also emot...

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We are back with another brand-new episode of Radical Retro Rewind! This week we’re tackling “My Little Pony: The Movie” ’from 1986, a longtime favorite of the Radical Brothers growing up.

Of course we’re keeping it retro, and in 2026 the movie turns 40, making this the perfect time to revisit a film that left a lasting mark on our childhoods. Ryan asks the big question right out of the gate: Was it actually necessary for Buttons to yell at Baby Lickety-Split? David absolutely thinks so, and the debate leads whether tough love has a plac...