This week, we’re stepping into the recording booth with one of the most iconic voices in animation history — Neil Ross. From Saturday morning staples like G.I. Joe and Voltron to the unforgettable narration in Transformers: The Movie, Neil has given life to some of the most beloved characters of the 80s and beyond.

In this candid conversation, Neil shares how he got his start in radio, what it was like voicing fan-favorites like Shipwreck and Keith, and how the world of voice acting has evolved over the decades. We dive into his work on video games like Metal Gear Solid, the art of vocal performance, and even a few behind-the-scenes stories that longtime fans won’t want to miss.

Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, a fan of retro animation, or just love hearing from the people behind the characters, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this deep dive into the career of a true voice-over legend!

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So let’s start with the basics. D.A.R.Y.L. was released in June of 1985. The movie follows a seemingly ordinary 10-year-old boy named Daryl who’s found wandering alone with no memory of who he is. He’s placed in foster care with a loving family, and he quickly begins to impress everyone around him—he's polite, obedient, insanely good at video games, and can hit a home run every time he’s up at bat.

But of course, there’s a twist: Daryl isn’t your typical kid. He’s actually an experimental government project—an android with artificial intelligence, designed by the military. And when the truth starts to unravel, Daryl’s creators want him shut down. What follows is part sci-fi escape thriller, part emotional family drama, and a whole lot of 80s charm."

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Get ready to take a nostalgic trip through two of the most iconic romance films of all time! This week on Retro Life 4 You, we're celebrating the legendary Patrick Swayze with a double feature of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990).

We’ll dive into what makes these films timeless classics—from the unforgettable dance moves and the emotional, supernatural love story that made Ghost a cultural phenomenon. We’ll break down the performances of Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, explore behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how these movies continue to capture hearts decades later.

So grab your watermelon 🍉 and get ready for some pottery wheel magic 🏺—because "nobody puts Baby in a corner," and love never truly dies! 💃👻

🔹 Which of these films is your favorite?

🔹 Did Patrick Swayze define romance in the late '80s and early '90s?

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Tune in and let’s talk all things Dirty Dancing and Ghost!

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Fresh off the podcast covering Footloose we thought we would throw a bonus episode out talking about some movie soundtracks from the 80's as well. There were so many great ones out there with t ons of great music. What was your favorite? Email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com and let us know.

Big-city teenager Ren relocates from Chicago to the small rural town of Beaumont, where its inhabitants have imposed an unjust ban on Rock 'n' Roll and dancing. Feeling trapped and confused, Ren tries to fit in; however, he will soon find himself neck-deep in trouble when beautiful Ariel Moore, the preacher's daughter, catches his eye. Now, to convince the city council to lift the ban on dancing, Ren has no choice but to fight prejudice and the community's fire-and-brimstone preacher through dance.

Hey Guys & Gals! Just dropping some bonus audio for the week in the form of movies from the 90's based on Football like our podcast this week on Necessary Roughness. I bring up some titles such as Varsity Blues, Rudy, The Waterboy & more. The decade was full of great sports movies in general but these were some of the fun Football movies that you should all check out.

So take a moment and check these 90's flicks out when you have time and let us know what you think about them and where they rank in your mind for Football movies. You can reach out to us on social media at Instagram and Facebook both under @retrolife4you and you can email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com and as always please follow the website, sign up for updates on the show and our content and look on the top of the site for the Pod Chaser link to drop us a great 5 star ranking!

Due to NCAA sanctions, the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos must form a football team from their actual student body, with no scholarships to help, to play their football schedule. With fewer players than most teams, the makeshift team must overcome obstacles that the best teams in the country couldn't deal with. Using a thirty-four-year-old quarterback, a female placekicker, and a gang of misfits, Ed "Straight Arrow" Genero must take his team to play the number one Texas Colts.

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We thought we might start doing some bonus audio content moving forward so I took a few minutes to talk about buddy cop films. Lethal Weapon movies were some of the best buddy cop films there was but there were so many more great ones out there as well. Take a listen when you get a moment and let me know what some of your favorite buddy cop films are.

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Riggs & Murtaugh are back at it again and this time they have added a member to the family! Packed full of action and witty one liners, this Donner film does not disappoint! Stay out of those drive throughs according to Leo Getz, just ask him instead. Whatever Leo wans, Leo gets.

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The Running Man is an action film from 1987 directed by Paul Michael Glaser & it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto & more. The film is set in a dystopian United States between 2017 and 2019 and is highlighting a game show that has criminals placed in an area and given the chance to run and get away from the stalkers. Fans get to play along and request a certain stalker and make bets. Captain Ben Richards (Schwarzenegger) is placed in the game along with the 2 freedom fighters that escaped with him & the excitement starts from there. Great movie with great action, not my favorite Arnold movie but still great.

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In this episode of **"Retro Life 4 You,"** we’re heading south of the border for some laughs and adventure with the 1986 comedy classic **"The Three Amigos!"** Directed by **John Landis** and starring the hilarious trio of **Steve Martin**, **Chevy Chase**, and **Martin Short**, this film tells the story of three out-of-work silent film stars who are mistaken for real-life heroes by a small Mexican village in need of help.

Join us as we dive into the film’s unique blend of slapstick comedy, its memorable characters, and the hilarious misunderstandings that drive the plot. We’ll also talk about the film’s cultural impact, its unforgettable one-liners, and why it remains a beloved comedy decades later. So, grab your sombreros, because it’s time to celebrate the legend of **"The Three Amigos!"**

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Diane Franklin is an iconic 80s American film actress, known for her dark curly hair, and dialects. Beginning her acting career at the age of ten, Diane started with modeling, theater, commercials, and soap opera work. She then won the lead role of the dream girl, Karen, in cult classic THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN (1982) and soon after played the daughter, Patricia Montelli in AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION. Her break-out film role was the spirited French-exchange student, Monique Junot, from the off-beat comedy BETTER OFF DEAD. And her most notable commercial success was playing the medieval Princess-babe, Joanna, from 1980s iconic comedy, BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. Diane sang the NATIONAL ANTHEM at Dodger Stadium in 2004, and wrote two autobiographies about her career.

Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy?

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Set in 1593 London, the film follows William Shakespeare, who is struggling with writer's block while working on his new play, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter." He finds his muse in Viola de Lesseps, a noblewoman who dreams of acting—a profession forbidden to women at the time. Disguised as a man named Thomas Kent, Viola auditions and is cast in Shakespeare's play. Their ensuing romance inspires Shakespeare to transform his work into the tragic love story "Romeo and Juliet." The film intertwines their forbidden love with the challenges of theater production, leading to a climactic performance that mirrors their own experiences.

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Per IMDB: Bandit and Cledus are two truck-driving southerners who accept a dare from big-shots Big and Little Enos to pick up a truckload of beer from Texas and return it to them within a specified amount of time. Picking it up is simple enough, but as they are leaving Texas, Bandit unwittingly picks up Carrie, a hitchhiking runaway bride who just left her groom at the altar--her groom being Junior, the son of Buford T. Justice. And when Buford and Junior discover what has happened, they go on a "high-speed pursuit" across the Southeast to catch The Bandit.

I've always loved this movie and thought it was so funny and wanted to do an episode on it and that is exactly what we did today! So let's put that hammer down and get this episode a truckin... cause they're about to do what they say can't be done

in 1987, producers Richard Donner, Jennie Lew & Joel Silver brought to the big screen a great cast of actors & actresses to give us the spectacular movie called Lethal Weapon. Richard Donner directed and Shane Black & Jeffrey Boam wrote it. Mel Gibson stars along side of Danny Glover as a cop on a suicidal edge since losing his wife & becoming partner to Detective Murtaugh (Danny Glover). They stumble upon a huge drug dealing operation while trying to help one of Murtaugh's old war buddies. The further the case goes along the closer they become as partners and eventually just like family. This set off a franchise of movies and a TV show years after the movies started. Personally, it's on of my favorite Mel Gibson films, what are yours? Be sure to sign up for the newsletter/notifications of new podcasts and any news or extra content we publish. We are available on all apps and social medias like Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok.

In 1998 we were treated to what a lot or Marvel fans consider to be the first real Marvel movie in Blade. Vampire Killer referred to as the Day Walker because he can be in sunlight. He has all of their strengths but non of their weaknesses. With the help of Abraham Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) Blade (Wesley Snipes) sets out to destroy all vampires he crosses paths with.

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My favorite version of the Batman franchise has always been the original with Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as The Joker. Nicholson played an excellent Joker that is funny yet can show just how psycho he can be and to me Keaton just always made the best Batman. So if you are a fan of comic books and love Batman (where does he get those wonderful toys?) then I hope you enjoy the show. Drop me a line and let me know what you think, you can leave a voice recording here at anchor.fm or let me know what you thought on Instagram or Facebook @ Retro Life 4 You!!!

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In todays episode we go forward with our coverage of the J.R.R. Tolkein great story of The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers. Peter Jackson has done such a great job so far of presenting us the world of Tolkein in a way to make the movies some of the grandest of all movies. We now move forward as the fellowship has gone in different directions and we are introduced to Rohan & Gondor and we are treated to the great war at Helms Deep. If you have not seen this movie then what are you waiting for???? Go get it now and you will not regret it.

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Arnold has many great action flicks over his career but in the 80's one of them stands out among them all and that is Commando. I think there are more one liners in this movie then most of his put together. It has a great cast in it and the action is spot on as only Arnold can bring it. The Stallone/ Arnold rivalry was big in the 80's and I believe this was Arnold's version or answer to Rambo. Who do you think made the better character?? Arnold as John Matrix or Stallone as John Rambo?

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One of my favorites growing up in the 80's was Red Dawn. It told the story of a planned Russian invasion teaming with Nicaragua & Cuba to take over part of America and bring war to our soil. A small group of high school teens get away and run to the mountains where they learn to fight back and help in the war efforts to take back our country. Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, Powers Boothe and more star in this great movie. I hope you are a fan of it as well and if you haven't seen it yet then please do! Enjoy the podcast episode!

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Timmy from the backtothe1980z Instagram page as we talk about the greatest adventure movie of our youth. We are talking no less then the 1985 Richard Donner film The Goonies! I have always loved this movie and always wished that I had been able to have an adventure like they did. Great adventure, great music and great fun not to mention a great cast. I hope this was one of your favorites as well, leave me a comment on the poll and question this week which is based on The Goonies and if you get a moment, go leave a quick review and rating for the show at iTunes and Spotify.

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Growing up in the 80's meant that I was privy to all the greatest TV shows, movies, music and sports. And yes, I am bias towards this time because it's my childhood and that's what we love to talk about here are things from our childhood. I always loved sci-fi as a kid watching Star Wars, Star Trek, Buck Rogers of The 25th Century & Battlestar Galactica. Then, in 1984, Director Nick Castle and writer Jonathan R. Betuel brought us a movie called The Last Starfighter starring Lance Guest as Alex Rogan and Catherine Mary Stewart as Maggie Gordon. This movie has always been my top 10 80's movies and arguably my top 5 and recently I was able to talk with them both about the movie on my podcast. This was practically a dream come true and they were both such nice people and I hope to talk with them again on another day about some of their other projects. 

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This week on the podcast we sit down and talk career with Geoffrey Blake. He has worked with great directors such as Ron Howard & Robert Zemeckis and been in great movies like Forrest Gump, Castaway, Apollo 13, EDtv, Frost/Nixon & The Contact.  If you like  the show today then please take a couple of moments and leave me a rating & review.

Get ready for a nostalgic deep dive into two of the most iconic romantic films of the 80s and 90s—Splash (1984) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993)! In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we explore the heart, humor, and unforgettable charm of these beloved classics starring Tom Hanks.

First, we make a splash with Splash, the 80s fantasy rom-com where Hanks falls for a real-life mermaid, played by the enchanting Daryl Hannah. We break down the film’s magical love story, its impact on 80s cinema, and why it remains a fan-favorite decades later.

Then, we get Sleepless in Seattle as we revisit the 90s rom-com classic that redefined destiny and romance. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks barely share screen time, yet their chemistry is undeniable. We discuss how Sleepless in Seattle became one of the greatest love stories of the decade, its connection to An Affair to Remember, and why it still pulls on our heartstrings today.

Join us as we celebrate love, nostalgia, and retro Hollywood magic! Whether you’re a fan of 80s fantasy films, 90s rom-coms, or just great storytelling, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more retro movie discussions! 🎙️✨

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Last week we did a cover on Road House and talked about it for our episode and after the episode was released I received messages on Facebook from someone telling me I had messed up some of the names and was politely correcting me on them. Turns out he was one of the bouncers from the Double Deuce itself Travis McKenna that played the bouncer Jack. This week I am talking with Travis on his wonderful career he has had and talk all about his ups and downs in the business.  He was in Road House, Batman Returns, Van Wilder & more and on such great TV shows as Coach Chicago Hope, ER and more! So sit back and listen up, Travis has a lot of great stories to tell! After listening please leave a rating and a review

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"All you have to do is follow three simple rules. One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it's absolutely necessary. And three, be nice." 

Words of wisdom from Dalton as we go over his great hit Road House, this movie didn't do the greatest at the box office but it became a classic and fan favorite to a lot of people over the years. Great cast with Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazarra, Kelly Lynch and many others so sit back and enjoy the talk we had as co host this week Ray Franklin and I geek out over Road House.

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In 2001, director Peter Jackson brought to the big screen the world that J.R.R. Tolkien created in his books of The Hobbit & Lord of The Rings. It was a movie with tremendous scenery, great ensemble cast and unbelievable effects to bring to life one of the greatest stories ever written. An epic adventure of 2 hobbits taking on the task of returning the  ring of power to where it was created so they could destroy it before the dark lord Sauron could come back to power. Fights, wars, adventure with just enough touch of everyday humor take us through the journey as we watch the first volume of The Lord of The Rings. The episode runs long today but I don't think I could ever get any movie of The Lord of The Rings in under an hour with there being so much to talk about. :)   

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A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world.

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After a few weeks of being down with the holidays, I am back! I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years but now it's time to get back to work. For the first episode of 2023 I am doing a review of the podcast from 2022. I have taken bits of interviews and parts from other shows during the year that I liked and have revisited that and talk about each bit for a couple of minutes.

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Today we are remembering Chris Farley and his life as a comedian and actor. His SNL skits will forever play in our minds and remind us of how great he was and how funny he could be. His movies were so much fun like Beverly Hills Ninja, Black Sheep and obviously Tommy Boy. Whether he is paired up against Patrick Swayze in a Chippendale dancer audition or he is roaming the country pushing brake sales for Callahan Auto Factory, he is keeping us laughing.   Chris Farley died at age 32 of a drug overdose just like his idol John Belushi. He was taken way too soon but his lifestyle was not meant for longevity. I sometimes wonder how great he could have been if he had just beat the addictions he had in life. I hope you enjoy the espisode.

A lot of us grew up watching a smaller territory wrestling organization along with the big ones like WWF & WCW & AWA. We enjoyed great television shows with bookings that led you week to week in a story that you always wanted to see played out. We got to see live shows that meant something and we had development talent to fight against the bug guys each week building up tp the main event. Then PPV came along and changed everything for everybody wrestling fan related. Was it for the better or worse? Let us know what you think!

All that Neal Page wants to do is to get home for Thanksgiving. His flight has been cancelled due to bad weather, so he decides on other means of transport. As well as bad luck, Neal is blessed with the presence of Del Griffith, shower curtain ring salesman and all-around blabbermouth who is never short of advice, conversation, bad jokes, or company. Today we talk about the John Hughes great film from 1987, Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

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We all had our favorite action stars in the 80's and the yall did their version of war movies it seemed and some focused on Vietnam. We had Chuck Norris doing Braddock, Arnold Schwarzenegger doing John Matrix in Commando but then we had the one unique one man army that Stallone did known as John Rambo. Overall he did five Rambo movies but we will talk the first three mostly. In the first he was fighting for himself, in the 2nd installment he goes back into action for his country to help locate American POW's in Vietnam, and in the 3rd one he is back in action to help rescue his friend and mentor Colonel Sam Trautmen. He feels no pain, has no weakness, and for me, he is the greatest Character that Stallone did in the 80's!  Don't hate me Rocky fans!!!!!  I love Rocky as well but Rambo is just a bad man!  I know the episode is long but if you love Rambo you will love the show, and after you listen please leave a rating and a review! Follow/subscribe and share to your friends! 

Thanks to John Carpenter teaming up up with Kurt Russell yet again, cause if he had not done this back in 1986 then we may not have the great 80's film Big Trouble in Little China!!! I often look back on my favorites in that decade and this is really one of the movies that I would have to have and not live without. Kurt Russell & Kim Cattrall have such great chemistry  together and what more could you ask for in a movie? It has a karate gang fight in a busy alley way, comedy, more action, romance, adventure and more. If you enjoy the podcast then please leave a rating and a review and give us a follow. Enjoy the show!

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🎥 Any Which Way You Can | 80’s Movie Podcast Deep Dive 🎥

In this episode of our 80’s & 90’s movie podcast, we’re talking about Any Which Way You Can, the hilarious and action-packed 1980 sequel starring Clint Eastwood and his unforgettable sidekick, Clyde the orangutan! From street brawls to barroom antics, this cult classic blends comedy, romance, and over-the-top action in a way that only Eastwood can deliver.

Join us as we dive into the wild world of Philo Beddoe, discussing the film’s most memorable moments, its iconic 80’s charm, and why this movie remains a favorite for fans of retro cinema. Whether you’re here for the fight scenes, Clyde’s antics, or just some good old-fashioned nostalgia, this episode has something for every 80’s movie fan.

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I sit down with Tommy "Throwback" Kovac from the Splat From The Past podcast and talk with him about the 1982 Walter Hill directed 48 Hours. The film is often credited as the first buddy cop genre which includes such greats as Lethal Weapon, Bad Boys, and Rush Hour and it was also Eddie Murphy's debut film. The movie has a solid cast of stars and supporting stars and to this day stands as one of Eddie Murphy's most popular films.  

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I am joined by Tim of 80's Flick Flashback this week to talk about the movies Nightmare on Elm Street Parts 1 & 3. I chose these 2 movies because both of them carried through Nancy Thompson's story. They are also probably my favorite 2 movies of the franchise. It's hard to beat the original and Dream Warriors was just a great movie. Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp had a great 1st movie together and part 3 expanded on their rivalry and brought in new blood for the franchise that had us hooked from the start of the movie not to mention we get to understand the origin of Freddy and how he came about. I hope you enjoy the episode, Elm Street was my favorite 80's horror franchise.

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2 Weeks ago we had comedian Cody Tucker on talking about Beverly Hills Cop and we said then that we needed him to come back and just talk some 80's & 90's in general so he is back with us this week and we are talking that very subject. Lot of different thing get brought in like tv shows of different sorts, movie soundtracks, music in general and so much more.  It reminds you of just sitting around  the table with some buddies remembering how fun life used to be and then maybe looking back through some pictures just sparking memories.  

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Amy Heckerling's directorial debut in 1982 brought us Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The film ranks #15 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies" and #2 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the "50 Best High School Movies". A coming of age movie written by  Cameron Crowe with a cast of future stars like Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Forest Whittaker and more.

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Mark Anthony Austin. He is a special effects artist that has worked with Industrial Light & Magic as well as Disney, Third Floor Inc and a couple of others as well. While working with ILM he had the opportunity to go back to the Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition and wear the suit of his childhood hero, Boba Fett. We talk Boba Fett, Star Wars and some of his other works he has done over the years. Check him out at his personal website at https://www.markanthonyaustin.com/ and you can also catch him on Cameo and get a video from him at https://www.cameo.com/bobafettanhse.

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Today I sit down with guest co host Cody Tucker and talk Beverly Hills Cop. It's 1984 &  Eddie Murphy is really starting to reach larger heights of popularity with the movie audience. Two of his previous movies have been great hits & this one here starts off a string of 7 movies that all went #1!  Axel Foley is one of the most beloved 80's characters and the soundtrack was spot on. So sit back and relax, listen while walking that treadmill or maybe during your commute time to & from work and enjoy the show! 

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This week we take a trip to a galaxy far far away and talk about a lot of things Star Wars! And the thing is, the Star Wars universe is so vast and the history & lore is so deep that we could never talk about it all in one show, I would say we skimmed over it at best and that still brought a great hour of talk about the world we grew up loving in Star Wars. The great ships, the light sabers, the jedi & sith using the force, bounty hunters, different planets and thanks to Jon Favreau and Disney for putting out the great new tv series based on the Star Wars Universe as well. 

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Wow! What a fun show this was to do! Several of this guests movies were among my favorites at the time when they came out & I still love to watch them today. Adventures in Babysitting, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter is Dead, The Fox and The Hound, Cousins, Toy Soldiers and he did so much more then all this. As a child actor he did many TV shows that we grew up on, so I hope that everybody enjoys the talk that we had today and the stories that he shared. Ladies and gents, I present to you Keith Coogan.

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Straitening the curves, flattening the hills.....some day the mountain might get 'em but the law never will! in 1979 Gy Waldron made a TV series based off a movie he had also done called Moonrunners which was about a family of bootleggers. A lot of people thought it wouldn't work but 7 years later we have a successful show with tons of fans to this day & merchandise & memorabilia that could fill multiple warehouses! The show showed how a lot of southern families lived going by the bible while yet showing how still unperfect that they were and had tons of fun car chases and car jumps by Bo & Luke Duke. We had a blast discussing the show and its something I could talk all day about so I hope that you enjoy it as well and that it brings memories of those good ole boys jumping creek beds and outwitting Boss & Roscoe! The world needs a little more Uncle Jesse & a little less Boss Hogg. YeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaW!

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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!!!! This weeks episode is all about the movies we had in the 2000's. I have picked 5 movies that I found to be great movies as well did my co host on the show. Travis made his return to the show today & while it's not an every week permeant thing we hope to see him again soon! If you remember we brought you 5 or more from the 80's, 5 that we liked from the 90's, so things just wouldn't be right if we didn't throw the 2000's n there as well. So grab some popcorn and a drink and enjoy the show. Let us know in comment/email/voice message here on anchor.  

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In this episode, we dive into Clint Eastwood’s 1986 military drama Heartbreak Ridge. Follow the story of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Highway as he transforms a ragtag group of misfit Marines into a disciplined recon platoon, all while grappling with his own past and a changing military. We explore the film’s themes of leadership, redemption, and camaraderie, the memorable characters, and how Eastwood’s iconic performance still resonates today. Whether you’re a fan of military movies or just love a good underdog story, this episode is for you!

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In Los Angeles, California, a gang of bank robbers call themselves The Ex-Presidents. commit their crimes while wearing masks of ex-Presidents Reagan, Carter, Nixon, and Johnson. The F.B.I. believes that the members of the gang could be surfers, and send young Agent Johnny Utah undercover at the beach to mix with the surfers and gather information.

Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Patrick Swayze & Lori Petty make a great overall movie that is full of fun and  exciting stunts. Check out the podcast here at anchor and leave us a voicemail behind and if possibly help support the show You can download our show anywhere you get your podcast downloads. If you listen on Spotify or Apple then please remember to rate & review us and while there follow the show!

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Did you know that Chuck Norris once swam around the Virgin Islands & when he was done they just referred to them as "the islands"?  The mans beard is so tough he can grate cheese on it! He once got bit by a rattlesnake and after 3 days of excruciating pain... that snake died.  We could tell a ton more of  these and there that many & more out there but let's really get down to it. In todays episode we  talk about the legend in his time, Chuck Norris. Specifically we are going to talk a little on his life before movies and then his catalog of 1980's movies. This is my last episode of season one (episode 25) and some might say we saved the greatest action star for last! So look, don't take any chances and become "missing in action" and don't make us get you with that powerful roundhouse kick from chuck, sit back and enjoy hearing about the man, the myth, the legend

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What a great time it was to sit down and talk with Patrick Labyorteaux! He was in Little House On The Prairie as Andy Garvey and he was in all 10 seasons of JAG as Lt Bud Roberts Jr. He was in some great comedies in the 80's such as Summer School, Ski School and Heathers and the 3 Ninjas in 1992. He has done voiceover work on the Spiderman cartoon that ran from 1995-1998 and has played bit roles in more tv shows then I can possibly mention here.  He is currently working with people helping them on their way to becoming actors/actresses or voice over artists and you can check that out or even register for a class at www.workingactorsschool.com. Personally I'd love to be a voice over artist and who knows, maybe one day I will have some work out there but until then, just enjoy this interview we had and if you do like it then please rate & review us on iTunes or Spotify if you listen  there. If you watch us on YouTube then subscribe and leave a comment and by all means, please subscribe and follow the audio podcast as I am really looking to grow it to something big we can all love. The bigger I get the more stars we can get to interview for you! =0) 

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