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• Episode 215: The 40th Anniversary of "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985)

  Grab your red bow tie and hop on your bike, because this week we’re taking a wild ride to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure"—the quirky, chaotic, and utterly unforgettable film that launched Tim Burton's career and gave pop culture one of its most iconic characters.Also in this episode we share our tributes to Paul Reubens-reflecting on the genius who brought Pee-wee to life and the impact of his creativity and uniqueness Joining us for the ride is huge Pee-Wee fan, Nic Cowan!So cue the Breakfast Machine—because pressing play has never been this much fun!

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• Halloween 2025 Special: 3 Favorite Halloween Commercials & Spooky Toys from the 90s

  Happy Halloween!Max and The Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, wind down the spooky season as they share about meeting John Carpenter, visiting Knotts Scary Farm, watching horror movies and their other adventures. Also they share about their favorite 90s Halloween commercials and spooky themed toys!Whether you’re unwrapping a pack of Gushers or rereading a Goosebumps book today, remember. keep it creepy, keep it kooky, and keep it totally RETRO!

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• Episode 214: 5 Different Generations Talk about "Jaws"

  It has been 50 years since the release of one of the greatest movies of all-time, "Jaws". There is not much more to be said that hasn’t already been muttered about this incredible film already. So to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Read 2 Retro has assembled 5 different generations to discuss their appreciation of Jaws! To represent the Baby Boomer Generation, Max’s dad Tim is present, to represent Gen X is Zak from the Two Dollar Late Fee Podcast, Max is standing in for the Millennials, returning to R2R is Andy Foreman from HorrorHound speaking for Gen Z and making his first appearance on R2R is Bodhi representing Generation Alpha!5 different generations for 5 decades of Jaws! For this episode, “You’re going to need a bigger speaker!”

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• Episode 213: A Conversation with Mark Beltzman

  Mark Beltzman is an actor, teacher, director, writer, tubaplayer and private acting coach who lives by the philosophy: SMILE and DO MORE OF IT. Mark has been featured in many beloved projects including Mo Money (1992), Billy Madison (1995), Speed 2 (1997), The Wedding Singer (1998), Seinfeld (1993), According to Jim (2001) and Lilo & Stitch 2025, just to name a few. In this episode we discuss Mark's upbringing around improv, his love for being in front of the camera and the necessity of enjoying life to the fullest. Visit markbeltzman.com to connect with Mark with all of the great work he is doing in Maui and throughout the mainland. 

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• Episode 212: 20th Anniversary of "Land of the Dead" (2005) with @heartgodmedia & @podcastingafterdark ~Spooky September

  Spooky September concludes with an overlooked gem! Corey from Podcasting After Dark and Jesse from The Sight and Sound Podcast presented by Heartgod Media join Max as they talk about the 20th anniversary of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead". In this episode the three zombie enthusiasts gush over the vision, humor, message and cast of the film. Also featured in the episode is Corey and Jesse doing a blink ranking of top 10 horror directors! We're Ready 2 Get Spooky... Are You?

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