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Show overview

Retro Talk launched in 2024 and has put out 23 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 47 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by WXPM 98.5 FM.

Episodes
23
Running
2024–2025 · 1y
Median length
46 min
Cadence
Several per week

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Turn back the clock with Retro Talk! Join Retro Rose and her friends from the annual Retro Cons in Oaks, Pennsylvania for a weekly flashback to all the entertainment, events, and experiences that made the "old school" so awesome!

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S1 Ep 22Antique and Collector Fair

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose and The Breaux Show are joined by special guests Layne and Liz from Arnold's Family Fun Center to discuss the semiannual Antique and Collector Fair in Oaks, PA, including the antiques they like to search for, their favorite memories from previous years, what to expect for 2025, and much more! (originally aired on March 8, 2025)

Mar 17, 202547 min

S1 Ep 21Cereals

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite cereal memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including the most memorable celebrity-branded cereals, the cereal box prizes they won, some of the unusual cereal flavors they came across, and much more! (originally aired on February 22, 2025)

Mar 10, 202547 min

S1 Ep 20New Kids on the Block

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss all things New Kids on the Block! Relive all of the great memories associated with the 80's boy band, including fun facts about the members, Rose's experience at one of their concerts in the early 90's, the merchandising tie-ins during the group's heyday, and much more! (originally aired on February 15, 2025)

Mar 3, 202546 min

"The Phoenix" Special

bonus

On August 30, 2024, WXPM rebranded itself as 98.5 The Phoenix, and to commemorate the occasion, Retro Talk aired a special live episode themed around the phoenixes from Harry Potter and Battle of the Planets! Retro Rose was joined by The Breaux Show and DJ Andy to take calls from the show's listeners, with the buzz running high just one week prior to Retro Cons 2024. Now, relive all of the memorable conversations, technical difficulties, and exciting moments from this special extended-length edition of Retro Talk! (originally aired on August 30, 2024; EPISODE WAS PREVIOUSLY BROADCAST, ALL PROMOTIONS AND CALLS TO ACTION ARE NO LONGER VALID)

Jan 10, 20251h 19m

S1 Ep 19Wish Books

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to reminisce about the unforgettable holiday wish books of the 70's and 80's! Listen in as they rummage through several wish books from 1976, 1979, and 1981, stumbling upon great Christmas gift ideas such as the Star Rider, the Spinwelder, the McDonald's fry sleeping bag, and much more! (originally aired on December 21, 2024)

Jan 9, 202545 min

S1 Ep 18Kids Incorporated

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss all things Kids Incorporated! Relive all of the great memories associated with the 80's TV show, including the cast members who went on to be stars, the memorable music video parodies, the wackiest storylines throughout the run, and much more! (originally aired on December 14, 2024)

Jan 8, 202543 min

S1 Ep 17Jem and the Holograms

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about Jem and the Holograms! Relive all of the great memories associated with the 80's animated series, including the memorable rivalry between the Holograms and the Misfits, the merchandise inspired by the show, how Jem's enduring popularity led to a film adaptation decades later, and much more! (originally aired on December 7, 2024)

Jan 7, 202545 min

S1 Ep 16Thanksgiving and Christmas

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including the most memorable holiday movies and TV specials, the best Turkey Day meals they've had, travelling across the country to meet family for the holidays, and much more! (originally aired on November 30, 2024)

Jan 6, 202546 min

S1 Ep 15Weird Al Yankovic

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss all things Weird Al Yankovic! Relive all of the great memories associated with the acclaimed singer-songwriter and parodist, including his best songs, his most memorable cameo appearances in TV shows and movies, Rose's own encounters with the man himself, and much more! (originally aired on November 23, 2024)

Jan 3, 202546 min

S1 Ep 14Scary Movies

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their scary movie memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including their top horror picks, their favorite "scary" characters from other genres, scary TV show recommendations, and much more! (originally aired on November 2, 2024)

Jan 2, 202546 min

S1 Ep 13Halloween

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite Halloween memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including the best costumes they wore, the hijinks that ensued during the parties and the trick-or-treating, the candies that satisfied their taste buds the most, and much more! (originally aired on October 26, 2024)

Jan 1, 202545 min

S1 Ep 12The Last Starfighter

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about The Last Starfighter! Relive all of the great memories associated with the 1984 film, including the memorable characters and the actors who portrayed them, the production techniques that went into the special effects for the most complex scenes, the merchandise inspired by the movie, and much more! (originally aired on October 19, 2024)

Dec 31, 202447 min

S1 Ep 11Mall Memories

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite mall memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including the best stores they frequented, the craziest events they've witnessed in a mall, the fun activities from their childhood malls, and much more! (originally aired on October 12, 2024)

Dec 30, 202446 min

S1 Ep 10Kelli Maroney Interview

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by special guest Kelli Maroney via telephone to discuss all the ins and outs of her career as an actress, including the production of Chopping Mall and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the pros and cons of being typecasted, how her role in Night of the Comet has influenced her outlook on the music industry, and much more! (originally aired on October 5, 2024)

Dec 27, 202447 min

S1 Ep 9Game Shows

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show and Retro Talk producer Conner to discuss all things game shows! Relive all of the great memories associated with game shows from the golden age of television to the present day, including the "celebrities" that became frequent guests, a matchmaking show where the studio audience voted on a date for the contestant, an ice cream truck driver who scored a six-figure payout in a single episode, and much more! (originally aired on September 28, 2024)

Dec 26, 202447 min

S1 Ep 8Back to School

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite schooltime memories from the 70's and 80's, including the classes they took, the dances they went to, how they acted like bad kids, and much more! (originally aired on September 21, 2024)

Dec 25, 202447 min

S1 Ep 7Summer Memories

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show to discuss their favorite summer memories from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, including all the fun outdoor activities from their youth, their favorite amusement parks, the best summertime snacks, and much more! (originally aired on September 14, 2024)

Dec 24, 202446 min

S1 Ep 6Michael Bell Interview

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose and The Breaux Show are joined by special guest Michael Bell via telephone to discuss his career as an actor, including his most memorable roles over the years, the differences between on-screen acting and voice acting, his favorite memories as a convention guest, and much more! (originally aired on September 7, 2024)

Dec 23, 202450 min

S1 Ep 5ALF

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose and The Breaux Show are joined by "special guest" ALF to discuss all things ALF! Relive all of the great memories associated with the 80's sitcom, including its most iconic episodes, the animated spin-offs, the ALF fan club, and much more! (originally aired in August 2024)

Dec 20, 202444 min

S1 Ep 4Collecting

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show and Kevin from Pegwarmers to discuss their shared hobby of collecting, including their extensive toy collections, other forms of memorabilia they've collected over the years, places they've gone to in order to build up their collections, and much more! (originally aired on August 10, 2024)

Dec 19, 202444 min
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