On Episode 105 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues a celebration of TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the sequel to 1986's TOP GUN. Assisting in this endeavor is a very special guest, the actor who portrayed LTJG Ron "Slider" Kerner in the first film, RICK ROSSOVICH! Rick began his career on TV shows like Eight is Enough and B.J. and the Bear. Besides Top Gun, he has appeared in such films as The Lords of Discipline, Streets of Fire, The Terminator, Roxanne and Navy Seals. Additionally, in the 1990s he returned heavily to television with recurring roles on both ER and Pacific Blue. All of this is discussed in depth on this episode; and Rick also shares stories about the making of Top Gun, as well as his opinion about Top Gun: Maverick, of course. Subsequently, Curtis also points out a (most likely) unintentional connection between Top Gun: Maverick and the recent hard rock supergroup Sweet & Lynch (featuring Michael Sweet of Stryper and George Lynch of Dokken/Lynch Mob)... sort of. Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment, which includes an editorial segment by Aaron Martel of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews (R4) podcast celebrating of the 40th anniversary of the seventh studio album by the American rock band STYX, The Grand Illusion! For a great track-by-track analysis of The Grand Illusion, check out Episode #113 of the R4 Podcast! Incidentally, you may help the podcast by purchasing a TOP GUN T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/topgun. You may also browse our entire store at store.retrozest.com/home. You may also help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/family member from CelebVM! Choose from celebrities like Barry Williams, Gary Busey, Ernie Hudson, Robert Fripp, Right Said Fred, etc.! Simply enter their website through our portal at store.retrozest.com/celebvm, and shop as you normally would; it's no extra cost to you at all! Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Also, check us out on TikTok!
On Episode 104 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis provides his personal review of TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the sequel to 1986's TOP GUN. It stars Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm and Charles Parnell. The first film celebrated a 35th Anniversary last year, and RetroZest commemorated this on Episode #59 with an interview with Barry Tubb ("Wolfman"). JEAN LOUISA KELLY, who plays Iceman's wife Sarah Kasansky in the new film, chimes in briefly on this episode to share with Curtis and the listeners about her love for the franchise as well. Jean is famous for portraying Tia Russell in Uncle Buck and Rowena Morgan in Mr. Holland's Opus. Curtis originally interviewed her on Episode #60 of the podcast. Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment, which includes an editorial segment by Aaron Martel of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews (R4) podcast celebrating of the 45th anniversary of the sixth studio album by the American rock band KISS, Love G...
On Episode 103 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis speaks with '80s TikTok Sensation JORDAN RUMSEY! Although Jordan is 19 years old, she is a huge fan of the 1980s, and has become a viral sensation via her TikTok profile (over 199K followers); she also has a large following on her Instagram account! Jordan talks about her love for music from Samantha Fox, Belinda Carlisle, Joan Jett and Pat Benatar; as well as her fandom of Matthew Laborteaux, '80s Slasher Films, Alf and Whiz Kids. Also, she's probably the youngest listener of Chris Cooling's Forgotten TV Podcast (a favorite of Curtis' as well)! Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment. Please check out Jordan's storefronts on Etsy, BigCartel, Galaxy, and Depop! All of these can be found HERE as well. Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/family member from CelebVM! Choose from celebrities like Barry Williams, Gary Busey, Ernie Hudson, Robert ...
On Episode 102 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 40th anniversary of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN! This is the Star Trek film which saved the franchise in 1982, and is considered to be the best film of the franchise by many a Trekkie (including Curtis)! Assisting Curtis in this endeavor are two very special guests... First of all, there's LAURA BANKS, the actress who portrayed Khan's Navigator on the stolen USS Reliant. Laura shares a lot of great behind the scenes info on the making of the film, as well as her brief relationship will William Shatner; all of which is more intricately detailed in her upcoming book, Close Encounters With Captain Kirk: The Making of Star Trek II (and the Rest of It) as well as her Interview with Shatner on her Podcast! Also, legendary filmmaker STAN WOO chimes in and shares his fandom of the franchise, this film, and how all of it inspired him to make his own Star Trek fan film starring George Takei entitled YORKTOWN: A TIME TO HEAL! B...
On Episode 101 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 45th anniversary of SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT! This film is a 1977 American road action comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Pat McCormick, Paul Williams and Mike Henry. Assisting Curtis in this endeavor are two very special guests: First of all, there's SUSIE McIVER EWING, who portrayed "Hot Pants Hilliard" in the film! Susie has a great story about how she got the role in SATB, as well as other details about her career, and the careers of her husband Bill Ewing and son Blake McIver. She has also appeared on such TV shows as The Six Million Dollar Man, Chico and the Man and Starsky & Hutch. She also had a small role in the 1975 film Shampoo. You may find Susie on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also, LINDA McCLURE joins the fun as well! She portrayed "Waynette", the wife of Jerry Reed's character ("Snowman"), in the film! Linda was a close, personal friend of director Hal Needham, and has...
On Episode 100 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 45th anniversary of STAR WARS, the first film (now known as Episode IV: A New Hope) as well as the franchise in general. Assisting Curtis in this endeavor is very special guest Garrick Hagon, the actor who portrayed Luke Skywalker's best friend (and the ill-fated X-Wing pilot Red 3) Biggs Darklighter in the 1977 film. Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment, including a review of Coney Hatch's debut album by Aaron Martel of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews (R4) Podcast. A great track-by-track analysis of that album is available via episodes #93 (side 1) and #103 (side 2) of the R4 Podcast. Please also check out Garrick Hagon on Twitter and at his company, The Story Circle! Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by purchasing a unique STAR WARS T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/starwars. Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, o...
On Episode 099 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the History of the Role Playing Game with a conversation with RPG guru Mickey Weddington! Mickey has been a long-time friend of Curtis, and was the go-to Dungeon Master for a great game of Dungeons & Dragons in Mableton, GA back in the day! In recent years, he took all he learned about gaming and created his own table-top RPG, LEGION: THE GAME via his company Terminus Productions! This discussion is indeed a very interesting look into how RPGs by TSR and other companies have affected different elements of pop culture, and vice versa. Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment, including a review of Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced? by Aaron Martel of the Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews (R4) Podcast. A great track-by-track analysis of that album is available via Episode #71 of the R4 Podcast. Please check out Mickey's Facebook and Instagram Pages! Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by pur...
On Episode 098 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates 45 years of the Rocky Film Franchise with a conversation with Rocky expert MIKE KUNDA! Mike is a Stallone/Rocky Impersonator who published a memoir (Cue the Rocky Music) in 2010, and whose story was further told in the 2019 documentary The Pretender. He is also the creator and host of The Yo Philly Rocky Film Tour, as well as a co-host of The Rocky Files, a podcast about the Rocky Franchise. Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment. Please check out Mike's Instagram Pages (ilooklikerocky, ThePretenderMovie, TheRockyFiles & theyophillyrockyfilmtour), Facebook Page and TikTok Page, as well as the Instagram Page for Stacy, Mike's co-host on The Rocky Files. Also, please listen to Episode #18 of the Two Dollar Late Fee Podcast, which contains a great interview with Vince DiCola, the soundtrack composer for Rocky IV! Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by purchasing a unique ROCKY T-Shirt or ...
On Episode 097 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates classic '80s arcade games with a conversation with SCOTT LEFTWICH! Scott is the owner of Wieners & Losers, a fully functional classic arcade in Winston Salem, NC. Additionally, he hosts an '80s-Themed AIRBNB at the same location (which became tremendously successful after some local press at the end of 2021)! He is also the leader of the very talented pop rock band Scott Leftwich & the Atarians. Please check out Scott's Instagram and Facebook pages! Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week's Retro News segment, as well as Celebrity Landmark Birthdays for the month of April 2022. Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by purchasing a unique RETRO VIDEO GAME T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/videogames. Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, on the RETROZEST Facebook page (facebook.com/zestretro/) or on Twitter (twitter.com/RetroZest).
On Episode 096 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates KISS-fandom by interviewing Ron Williams, author of the brand new book I Stole Your Love: The 100% True Story of a 100% True KISS Fan! Ron shares some great stories from his childhood regarding KISS albums, collectibles, concerts, etc.! Order Ron's book on Amazon and connect with him on Twitter and Facebook! Additionally in the episode, our announcer Mr. Retrovere shares some landmark anniversaries of music and movies; and Curtis opens up the RetroZest mailbag and reads letters from listeners! Incidentally, you may help the podcast by purchasing aKISS T-Shirtor two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/kiss. Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, on the RETROZEST Facebook page (facebook.com/zestretro/) or on Twitter (twitter.com/RetroZest).