Roly's Retro Room
A Podcast that talks about all things retro from the 80s, 90s. And early 2000s. From TV shows. Movies, cartoons, toys to video games and music! If it was happening in those decades, we're covering it!
Episodes
36 episodes
Ep. 36 MTv's Singled Out 90's, That Thing You Do! Movie Spotlight, Tom & Jerry and more!
Step back into the ultimate 80s and 90s nostalgia trip in this latest episode of the podcast as we dive deep into classic pop culture memories, retro TV shows, iconic movies, and cartoon debates that every millennial and Gen X fan will remember...
Ep. 35 Customizable Nokias and Birthday Punches
Remember birthday punches? The days when surviving school on your birthday felt like an extreme sport? 😂 In this episode of Roly’s Retro Podcast, we dive headfirst into some of the most unforgettable memories from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s ...
Ep. 34 Mortal Kombat 2 Spoiler free review, Gameboy 37th anniversary, Gizmoduck Appreciation
In this episode, we bring you a spoiler-free early review of Mortal Kombat 2 after getting the chance to see it before its official release. Is it a flawless victory or a total fatality? We break down our first impressions without ruining the s...
Ep. 33 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection, Toy hunting in 2026 with the Nostalgic Xennial!
In Part 2 of our interview with the Nostalgic Xennial, we go all-in on what it’s really like to be a toy collector in 2026. The game has changed—and if you’re hunting for vintage toys, action figures, or rare collectibles, you need to know wher...
Ep. 32 Nickelodeon Game shows, Nicktoons and Crazy Collection with guest The Nostalgic Xennial
In this episode, we sit down with the Nostalgic Xennial to take a deep dive into the golden age of Nickelodeon and everything that made 90s kids fall in love with TV.We explore his incredible Nickelodeon collection and talk about what it me...
Ep. 31 80s/90s Spring Break, MTV Spring Break, Tape Walkmans return with updated features.
Take a trip back to the wild, neon-soaked days of MTV Spring Break and the unforgettable energy of springtime in the 80s and 90s. In this episode, we dive into the era when beach parties ruled the screen, music was everything, and MTV turned sp...
Ep. 30 Top 5 90s Playsets, Collecting Movie stubs, 90s Screensavers and more!
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re diving deep into 90s nostalgia with a countdown of the Top 5 Best Playsets of the 1990s that defined childhood for a generation. From iconic action figure headquarters to must-have toy setups that rul...
Ep. 29 Xmen Trading Cards in the 90s, Beakman's World, Bedazzled Movie Spotlight
This week in Roly’s Retro Room, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of Beakman's World — the messy lab coats, Lester the Rat, and the chaotic 90s science energy that somehow actually taught us stuff.Then we rip open some s...
Ep. 28 Mancaves with Special Guest Dmacgames, Rollerblades vs Quads, Airborne Movie spotlight.
In this episode of the Retro Room, we dive into The Evolution of the Man Cave — from unforgettable 80s and 90s basement setups with tube TVs and tangled controller cords to today’s fully customized retro rooms packed with arcade cabinets, colle...
Ep. 27 1996 Year Review, Little Black Cable Box, Movie Spotlight Space Jam(96)
This week in Roly’s Retro Room, we’re cranking the nostalgia dial back to 1996 📼🏀We kick things off with the legendary little black illegal cable box — the pre-streaming era’s most forbidden flex. If you know, you KNOW. Then we lace up our ...
Ep. 26 Top 10 Rumors in the 90s, Kids tv dinner trays in the 80s/90s, and Trapper Keepers in the 90s
This episode is a full-on nostalgia blast straight from the 80s and 90s! We’re breaking down the iconic kids TV dinner trays, the legendary 90s Trapper Keepers every kid wanted, and counting down the Top 10 wild rumors that ruled playgrounds, s...
Ep. 25 Home Phones in the 90s, Caller ID's and *67, The Mighty Ducks Movies, At&t Predicted the future in 93.
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we rewind back to the 1990s to talk about the glory days of home phones — long cords stretched across the house, waiting for calls, and using *69, *67, and caller ID like it was advanced technology. If you ...
Ep. 24 Everything 90s Christmas. Top Christmas toys, Popular Christmas movies, and 90s Christmas Vibes.
🎄 Christmas in the 90s just hit different.In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we rewind back to the 1990s to talk about what made Christmas so unforgettable. From iconic 90s Christmas movies like Home Alone, Jingle All The Way, and Th...
Ep. 23 90s Toys Mighty Max,Stretch Armstrong and Skip-it, Classroom Computer Games from the 90s, and The D.A.R.E Program.
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re jumping back into the 90s and reliving some of the most iconic parts of our childhood. We’re breaking down the D.A.R.E. program, remembering the school computer games every kid played (The Oregon Trai...
Ep. 22 Tiger Handheld Games, Our Favorite Eddie Murphy Movies, and the Rat tail Haircut from the 80s & 90s
This week we’re diving into three classic pieces of nostalgia:🎮 Tiger Handheld Games – Remember those little plastic handhelds we used to bring to school and play under our desks? We look back at these portable games and remember some o...
Ep. 21 Halo on Ps5 and Old Lan party days on Xbox, Scream 7 going back to its roots?,Mortal Kombat 2 Delays.
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re diving into some wild news! Halo is really coming to the PS5? We watch the trailer and talk about the good old Lan party days on Xbox. We also talk about what’s next for Scream 7 — is it going back to...
Ep. 20 Tales from the Crypt, 80s/90s Halloween Commercials and 90s TV Show Halloween Specials!
In this special Halloween episode, we’re diving into the best nostalgic chills and thrills, including:•Classic Tales from the Crypt memories•Iconic 90s TV show Halloween specials (The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror, Family Matters, Fr...
Ep. 19 Best Halloween Songs, Top Halloween Movies, Remembering Poster artist Drew Struzan.
In this Halloween special, we’re diving deep into the spooky season with our Top 10 Halloween Movies that defined every 80s and 90s kid’s October nights. We’re also spinning some classic Halloween songs that set the perfect mood fo...
Ep. 18 Top 10 Kids Halloween Movies, Urban Legends Games, Orange Halloween Cassette
It’s spooky season in Roly’s Retro Room! Join Us as we count down the Top 10 Kids Halloween Movies from the 80s and 90s — from Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown to Ernest Scared Stupid and more!We’re diving deep into nostalgic Halloween vibes —...
Ep. 17 Worst Trick-or-Treat Items, Costumes in the 80s and 90s, Scary Stories to tell in the Dark Books.
In this episode we start our Halloween Batch of shows by covering the top 10 worst Trick-or-Treat items we used to get in the 80s and 90s. We take a look back at how bad and creepy kids costumes use to be back in the day, and we cover the...
Ep. 16 90s Transparent Items, Everything Big in the 90s, Blade Movie Spotlight!
In this episode we cover all the gadgets from the 90s that were clear and colorful, we talk all BIG this like jnco Jean's to the bigfoot pizza, and we spotlight on Marvels first big successful movie, BLADE with Wesley Snipes.
Ep. 15 Playstations 30th Anniversary, Forgotten Sodas, Major Payne Movie Spotlight
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Podcast, we celebrate the PlayStation 30th Anniversary, spotlight the 90s comedy classic Major Payne starring Damon Wayans, and crack open memories of forgotten sodas like Surge, Fruitopia, and Citra. If you love...
Ep. 14 Lion King Game Rigged, Retro Car Stereos, and OG Fast & Furious Trilogy
In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re diving into three blasts from the past: the unforgettable 80s–00s car radios that defined an era of cruising, the original Fast & Furious trilogy that fueled street racing culture, and the infamou...
Ep. 13 Why Gargoyles was Canceled, White men Cant Jump Spotlight, 80s/90 Toy Magic Slate Toy Nostalgia
This week on Roly’s Retro Room Podcast we’re diving deep into three nostalgic pop culture favorites from the 80s and 90s: Gargoyles – Why was the beloved Disney cartoon canceled? We revisit the show’s history, its cult following, and w...
Ep. 12 90s Power Ranger Toys,In Living Color Show,Killer Instinct On Snes!
On this episode we dive into the Power ranger toy Craze of the 90s, how these were the must have toys and our experiences with them. We take a look at a short lived but hilarious Sketch show called "In living Color" and we did a Video Game Spot...