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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow

The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow

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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!




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Episodes
  • Season 7 Episode 11 - The Karate Kid

    Season 7 Episode 11 - The Karate Kid
    Sep 3 2025
    🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 11: The Karate Kid

    Wax on, wax off, Retro Nation! This week we’re crane-kicking our way back to 1984 to revisit one of the most beloved underdog stories of the decade – The Karate Kid. From Mr. Miyagi’s wisdom to Johnny Lawrence’s Cobra Kai toughness, this film became a cultural phenomenon and a rite of passage for a generation.

    In this episode we cover:
    🎵 What Happened Way Back When – 5 songs, 5 movies, and 5 TV shows from 1984.
    🥋 The Dangerous Deep Dive – cast, characters, the history of the movie, a full plot breakdown, and the impact it had on pop culture.
    🥊 Retro Rumble – Johnny Lawerence vs Biff Tannen – which bully comes out on top?
    📺 Back in the Ads – those classic TV spots that made everyone want to do karate.
    💎 Dangerously Underrated – a character, scene, or element from the film that deserves more love.
    ⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how Karate Kid stacks up against its 80s contemporaries.

    It’s heart, it’s humour, it’s hi-yah nostalgia! So join us as we bow to our sensei, enter the dojo, and celebrate this 80s masterpiece.

    Next week: we’re moving from karate to commandos with G.I. Joe / Action Force!
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    19 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 10 - The Time Tunnel

    Season 7 Episode 10 - The Time Tunnel
    Aug 27 2025
    🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 10: The Time Tunnel

    This week we tumble headfirst into the swirling vortex of Irwin Allen’s 1966 sci-fi classic The Time Tunnel – a show that promised a thousand years of adventure, but only lasted a single season.

    Join us as we explore:
    ⏳ What Happened Way Back When – the music, films, and TV shows that shaped 1966.
    🎭 The Dangerous Deep Dive – meet the cast and characters, relive the ten best episodes in detail, uncover the top guest stars, and find out why the show was cancelled despite its promise.
    📉 Failed Remakes – from Irwin Allen’s 70s pilot to Fox’s 2002 reboot and beyond.
    🥊 Retro Rumble – The Time Tunnel vs. Star Trek – who wins the sci-fi showdown?
    💎 Dangerously Underrated – a spotlight on The Day the Sky Fell In.
    📺 Back in the Ads – cheesy 60s promos promising history, danger, and sci-fi spectacle.
    ⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – where it sits among its TV peers.
    🌟 One Season Wonder – another short-lived 60s gem, The Green Hornet.

    It’s a journey across time, history, and retro nostalgia – where the only thing more dangerous than getting lost in the past is missing this episode!

    Next week: we’re heading back to the 80s with the movie adventures of The Karate Kid.
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    25 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 9 - M.A.S.K

    Season 7 Episode 9 - M.A.S.K
    Aug 20 2025
    🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 9: M.A.S.K.

    This week we strap in, buckle up, and fire up the turbo lasers as we revisit one of the greatest 80s action-toons of them all – M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)!

    From Matt Trakker’s Thunderhawk Camaro to Miles Mayhem’s menacing Switchblade, this was the cartoon that blended Transformers-style vehicles with G.I. Joe-style action – and it came with one of the coolest toy lines of the decade.

    In this episode, we cover it all:
    🚀 What Happened Way Back When – the music, movies, and TV shows of 1985.
    🕵️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the heroes, villains, voice actors, Top 10 episodes, and the legendary toy line.
    🥊 Retro Rumble – M.A.S.K. vs G.I. Joe – who takes the crown?
    💎 Dangerously Underrated – why the Racing Series wasn’t as bad as you remember.
    📺 Back in the Ads – those toy commercials that made us beg our parents for Thunderhawk at Christmas.
    ⚖️ Better Than/Worse Than – how M.A.S.K. stacks up against other 80s heavyweights.

    It’s fast cars, high-tech masks, and pure 80s nostalgia – so join us as we unmask the truth about this short-lived but much-loved franchise.

    Next week: we step into the swirling vortex of time itself as we tackle The Time Tunnel!
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    26 mins
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