Retro Talk

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)

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)

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)

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 (originally aired on August 30, 2024; EPISODE WAS PREVIOUSLY BROADCAST, ALL PROMOTIONS AND CALLS TO ACTION ARE NO LONGER VALID)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by special guest Kathy Garver via telephone to discuss all the ins and outs of her career as an actress, including the production of Family Affair and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, the difficulties of making the transition from child star to adult actor, how her experiences in Hollywood have inspired her output as an author, and much more! (originally aired on August 3, 2024)

On this episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show and Kevin from Pegwarmers to discuss all of the movies and TV shows that are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2024, as well as their favorite memories associated with them! (originally aired on July 27, 2024)

On the premiere episode of Retro Talk, Retro Rose is joined by The Breaux Show and Kevin from Pegwarmers to discuss how they became interested in retro culture, the hobbies they've pursued over the years, how they crossed paths via conventions, and many more fun memories! (originally aired on July 20, 2024)