Welcome back to Retromade! Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Curly Sue—John Hughes’ final film as a director. It’s got street scams, sentimentality, and one very scrappy kid with big hair and even bigger heart.

I’m excited to introduce a new guest to the show: Andrew from The Nostalgia Fun House podcast. Andrew is a father of three with a passion for pop culture, particularly the 1980s, which is his favorite decade. He has been actively engaged in podcasting for five years, sharing insights and discussions related to these interests. Check out Andrew:

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This is your Summer Kickoff episode covering a very apt Hughes-written screwball road trip comedy that spawned 5 sequels - National Lampoon’s Vacation from 1983!

Returning to the show are Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast - You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia.

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Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1991 to discuss a lesser known Hughes flick—Career Opportunities.

Returning to the show is Sean Malloy formerly of “I Must Break This Podcast” covering one of my favorite action stars, Dolph Lundgren Check him out on The Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network.

We also get a special bonus guest, Anson Kessinger, talking about his chat with Frank Whaley and some surprising feelings John Hughes had about this film. Check out Anson's work:

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Welcome back to Retromade! Today, we’re flashing back to 1984 to revisit Sixteen Candles—the film that launched a thousand crushes and immortalized teenage awkwardness in this John Hughes classic and the unforgettable pop culture landscape of ‘84.

Returning to the show are two of my favorite time-traveling podcasters—Jamie and Milo from The 80s and 90s Uncensored podcast! These guys are all about pop culture nostalgia, and they also created the PodChums - a community helping indie podcasters connect and grow. Check them out:

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https://www.fervorfish.com/

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Today we’re digging into the 1992 family comedy, Beethoven. Bet you never realized it was written by John Hughes, did ya? We’ll talk about the oddly dark plot(?) and its surprising box office success to unpack why this messy movie somehow became a staple of early ’90s kid culture.

My guest today will sound very familiar if you listen to the Rocky series podcast, One More Round - Kyle Pederson.

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Today, we go back to 1993 to revisit Dennis the Menace, the classic comic strip troublemaker who comes to life with nonstop chaos.

I’m thrilled to introduce you to new guest, Amy Lewis of the Pop Culture Retrospective podcast, which she started 5 years ago as a way of dealing with the grief that came from tragically losing her sister. She lives in Midcoast Maine with her wife, Mandy and their two kids, Anderson and Kai. When she's not with her family or working on the podcast, she is either busy running her photography business, riding her mountain bike, or visiting a local brewery. Check out Amy's show:

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Today, we go back to 1986 to celebrate Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the ultimate teen fantasy of skipping school in style. So buckle up, because as Ferris says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

Joining me today are Kevin and Eric from the Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger podcast, where they take a look back at some of our favorite movies from the golden era of action. They examine the good, the bad, the ugly, and the laughable in these movies. Check them out:

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Today, we go back to 1983 to explore how a John Hughes-penned classic captured the era’s shifting family dynamics and remains a fan favorite today with Mr. Mom!

I’m joined by returning guest, Craig Cohen, of The G.O.A.T. - a Brian De Palma Fan Podcast. Originally from the east coast, Craig now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and 2 Yorkies, Frida and Frankie Ramone. In his free time, he enjoys podcasting, reading and listening to and creating music. You can check out Craig's work: https://flow.page/mrcraigcohen

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