The Retro Nonsense Podcast

The Retro Nonsense Podcast

Duke and Chris

Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 2h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
61%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

A topic oriented discussion on 80s and 90s pop culture including toys, cartoons, video games and anything else that will tug on our nostalgia strings and wisp us back to our blissful childhood years. Hosted by Duke and Chris.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 49: We’re Back!

Feb 23, 2026 2h 25m

After a small break Chris and Duke return for a classic episode full of retro gaming talk, Game hunting, what we’ve been watching and playing and a brand new segment: Random Thoughts, that generates…

Episode 48: A viral Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 2h 30m

In this Holiday episode Chris and Duke discuss Chris’ latest run of viral videos, holiday activities, Metroid Prime 4 disaster and much more!  Happy holidays, everyone!

Episode 47: Halloween Special: Dracula Vs Nosferatu

Oct 28, 2025 1h 34m

In this special “bite” sized episode, Chris and Duke chat about going to haunted hayrides/trails and discuss Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Robert Eggers Nosferatu. And more!

Episode 46: Ode to Billy Chaser

Oct 17, 2025 1h 53m

In this special episode we talk about the untimely passing of a community legend. We had some technical difficulties at the start of the show but I patched together a unique and one of a kind episode…

Episode 45: Summer Blockbusters! (Plus kidney stones and bullies)

Aug 13, 2025 2h 45m

In this fun Summer episode, Duke discusses a horrific kidney stone episode, complete with an ambulance ride to the hospital, Chris and Duke discuss bullies and fighting in school, and a spoiler free…

Episode 44: Summer of Con-tra

Jul 11, 2025 2h 43m

In this exciting episode Chris and Duke discuss their summer convention experiences and pick ups!  Plus movies, games and more!  Super fun episode!

Episode 43: Our Hero: Billy Mitchell! Plus Andor and Switch 2

Jun 04, 2025 2h 36m

In this fantastic episode, Chris and Duke discuss Andor Season 2, the controversy surrounding the Switch 2 release and some super fun Billy Mitchell discussion!  Don’t miss this jam packed episode.

Episode 42: Obscure 80s Cartoons

Apr 17, 2025 3h 9m

In this super fun episode, Chris and Duke chat about all the usual retro fodder as well as a stellar main topic on forgotten 80s cartoons!  Tune in to hear all about the bizarre Mr. T episode Chris…

Episode 41: Don’t be Diss trackted

Feb 22, 2025 2h 26m

Chris and Duke discuss Genesis game collecting, LOTR books and movies, games we’ve been playing, The Super Bowl and more!

Episode 40: Happy new year!

Jan 05, 2025 3h 13m

Happy new year!  We are back with a super sized episode where we discuss our latest endeavors, pick ups, movies watched, games played - and we even get into a heated discussion at the close that…

Episode 39: You will be Terrified!

Oct 22, 2024 1h 52m

In this festive episode, Duke watches the Terrifier Movies (no spoilers) and tells whether it’s terrific, terrible, or too much!  That and so much more, including Castlevania games we’ve been…

Episode 38: 4 years of Nonsense

Sep 14, 2024 2h 29m

Movies, video games, vacations, pickups - there is little left undiscussed in this anniversary episode. Plus, we discuss one of our favorites franchises: Alien!  Including the latest film, Alien…

Episode 37: Too Many Games! (And so much more)

Aug 08, 2024 2h 42m

In this jam packed episode Chris and Duke chat about Duke’s trip to Too Many Games as well as part 2 of his baseball game play through and rankings. They also discuss Mario Wonder, Dune Part 2, NES…

Episode 36: It’s Con Season!

Jul 06, 2024 2h 17m

In this episode Chris and Duke discuss the SoCal gaming expo, Duke does a deep dive into baseball games in his library, Chris gives his opinion on Star Wars: The Acolyte so far, and much more!

Episode 35: Too Many Topics for a Title!

May 25, 2024 2h 51m

Star Wars, Alien Franchise, NES, Retro Hunting - pretty much everything was discussed on this episode! Plus, we talk about games that are considered bad that we like. Sit back, relax and absorb the…

Episode 34: Spring Break! (Hamster Wheel of destruction)

Mar 23, 2024 2h 32m

In this jam packed episode, Chris and Duke discuss all kinds of fun topics including, the gaming industry, Dune 2, games we’ve been playing and all sorts of other nonsense. Strap in tight for this…

Episode 33: Blue Scuti breaks Tetris & Duke’s pickup of a lifetime

Jan 20, 2024 2h 34m

What an episode this is!  Chris and Duke have a great conversation about an amazing accomplishment in the retro gaming community and some controversy that came along with it. Also, Duke acquires an…

Episode 32: Christmas Special (Just Scrooged)

Dec 14, 2023 2h 26m

In this festive episode Chris and Duke both watched Christmas movies they hadn’t seen before: Just Friends and Scrooged. That and much more!

Episode 31: Halloween Special

Oct 20, 2023 2h 44m

In this special, festive episode Chris and Duke break down the black sheep of the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween 3 Season of the Witch. It was a lot of fun talking about this interesting 80s…

Episode 30: Sequels, Remakes and Reboots

Sep 17, 2023 2h 45m

In this packed episode Chris and Duke talk all about sequels and reboots, the good and the bad, and discuss the current state of the entertainment industry - and a whole lot more!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Retro Nonsense Podcast have?

The Retro Nonsense Podcast has published 49 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Games, Hobbies.

Is The Retro Nonsense Podcast still active?

The Retro Nonsense Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 2h 7m.

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