Retro Ramble
George McGhee & Charlie McGhee
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What is Retro Ramble about?
Retro Ramble is a movie podcast and blog from the Brothers McGhee. Join George and Charlie McGhee as they review the TV and Films of their youth and discuss why many are still relevant and worth revisiting today. Warning: contains explicit language and poor impressions.
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EP112 - Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
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06/23/23 • 67 min
Charlie and George go in search of The Holy Grail, as they saddle up to review Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade!
With Indy's fifth and final adventure in cinemas, the McGhee boys revisit the original closing chapter of the action adventure saga!
They talk the crazy early scripts (possibly including monkeys and biomechanical Nazis) alternative casting, practical effects and stunning stunts!
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EP#110 - Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
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06/02/23 • 52 min
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EP89 - Masters Of The Universe (1987)
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07/29/22 • 75 min
In this month's episode, Charlie and George are off to Eternia (but only briefly for budget reasons) to review the cult curiosity that is Masters of The Universe!
It's a nostalgic trip back as the brothers reminisce about the toys and one of George's first cinema outings! They discuss how the toyline behemoth became one of Cannon Film's most expensive productions, as well as casting, creative accounting and liberally borrowing from bigger (and better) blockbusters. There's plenty to discuss in Suspicious Spin Offs, from aborted sequels to faltering reboots. Good journey!1 Listener
07/04/17 • 33 min
Part 2 of our tribute to Sir Roger Moore features an exclusive interview between author and comedy writer Mark O'Connell and RetroRamble's very own George McGhee.
Thanks to his connections with the producers of the Bond franchise Mark has unique insider knowledge regarding all that goes into making a film not to mention what Sir Roger was like in real life.
Be sure to check out RETRORAMBLE(dot)BLOG to access tonnes of additional content, movie reviews, funny videos and much more.
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EP69 An American Werewolf In London 1981
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10/30/21 • 52 min
In this month's episode, it's time for another Halloween special, with Charlie and George heading from the Yorkshire Moors to revisit An American Werewolf in London! In celebration of the horror comedy's 40th anniversary, the brothers discuss 80s London, some very surreal nightmare sequences and groundbreaking make up and special effects! As usual there's some alternate casting in coulda woulda shoulda as well as Suspicious Spin Offs. But remember, beware the moon, stick to the road and stay off the Moors!
EP#37 - Robocop (1987)
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07/24/19 • 81 min
In this month's episode, Charlie and George visit the gritty suburbs of Old Detroit to discuss the future of law enforcement, Robocop! This time, they've got company as they are joined by Ben from TopFilmTip!
During the episode the three delve into director Paul Verhoeven's scathing satirical sci-fi to discuss lovable villains, robo-resurrections and the correct way to start a petrol explosion (though we strongly advise against doing so).
As usual, there'll be some standard production chat around the creation of the iconic Robocop suit, a brief Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some very Suspicious Spin-Offs. We'll buy that for a dollar!
Ben can be found at TopFilmTip on Twitter and is also an author with his first novel, Winner Winner, a young adult science fiction story that includes many a reference from the films we cover here on Retro Ramble.
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Episode 0 - Introduction to Retro Ramble
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03/27/17 • 28 min
In this short introductory episode George & Charlie explain what led them to start the podcast, which films they plan to focus on and what audiences can expect in each monthly episode.
As well as a brief delve into their influences growing up and their own experiences with the film industry, the Brothers McGhee explain how they plan to keep such a retro focused podcast current and relevant in today’s already bloated podcast community.
There’s also a quick run down of what sort of content people can expect to find when they visit our blog at retroramble.blog.
Be sure to check our RetroRamble.blog to access tonnes of additional content, movie reviews, funny videos and much more.
Copyright Notice: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy.
TAGS: 80s, 90s, action, cult, comedies, funny, movies, podcast, pop, review, thrillers, video games
EP#29 - Die Hard (1988)
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12/03/18 • 80 min
Episode 15 - Con Air (1997)
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01/18/18 • 41 min
In this month's episode, Charlie and George tackle the action packed aviation cheese fest that is Con Air! Following previous episodes The Rock and Face/Off, the Brothers McGhee return to the camp craziness of a 90's Nicolas Cage action flick, delving into what makes it a guilty pleasure.
So strap yourselves in for some in-flight entertainment, which covers the majesty of Cage's mullet, explosions, exposition and John Malkovich's gleeful pantomime villain, Cyrus the Virus. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All copyright material remains the property of the original copyright holder and all clips and audio samples have been used only as a reference and as part of a review in line with Creative Commons FAIR USE policy.
10/30/20 • 88 min
For their latest podcast episode, Charlie and George take a Retro Ramble back to 1984 to cover the Rocky For Kids classic that is The Karate Kid.
From the impressive character acting of Pat Morita that earned him an Oscar nomination to New Jersey wide-boy Ralph Maccio to the Nazi-inspired blonde looks of the Cobra Kai there is plenty the boys delve into from their most recent viewing.
SPOILER WARNING - With franchise spin-off Cobra Kai becoming one of the most streamed TV Shows of all time the brothers devote a section to covering the highs and lows offered in season one.
There's all the usual mischief including, bad impressions and an extensive Coulda Woulda Shoulda for your ears to feast on.
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
My brother Charlie and I are very close despite living in different countries. We'd speak on the phone every few weeks, we would always talk about films. This made me think, "What if we were to record these chats and turn them into a podcast?" We grew up watching a huge range of films, and we would always lament that the current blockbuster landscape had changed, that the 1980s and 1990s were a magical time for movies. What made them so great? Did they still hold up?!
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
"We aim to entertain" is our slogan, and we always emphasize that our podcast is a fun and light-hearted take on the films of our youth! On each episode, we make sure to include a good amount of production trivia so that our listeners can learn something new about the movies we discuss. Our hope is that this will inspire people to revisit these films and enjoy them once again!
Which episode should someone start with?
To be honest, the first few episodes are a bit scrappy with not the best audio! I feel we found our feet by Episode 9 - Batman as we found a formula that worked; a mix of production trivia, film review, nostalgia and humour. I'm a huge Batman fan, and as the film spent a decade in development and went on to become such a cultural phenomenon, there was a lot to discuss!
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
With over 100 episodes now, it's a hard choice! We've been lucky to have some guests join us over the past few years, which allows for a different dynamic - so Highlander (with documentary producer Andy Hughes), Timecop (with the hosts of the Spocklight podcast) and Dirty Dancing (with our sister, Sophia) were all great fun to make. We always have fun with the big action heroes; Arnie, Stallone and Jean Claude Van Damme, as it allows us to indulge in some bad impressions!
Which episode are you most proud of?
A lot of the films we cover mean a lot to people and we want to do the best job possible. Everyone's taste in films differs, but I think the films that had the most challenging productions usually make entertaining episodes. The film Total Recall (Episodes 67/68) had a very interesting journey to the big screen, with some crazy sequel ideas that sadly never happened. There was so much to discuss, we ended up splitting it into two episodes!
What is your vision for your show?
We'd love to feature more guests on the podcast, whether it's other podcasters who have an interest in 1980s/1990s films or people who have worked on these films! We'd love to do some video reviews but we currently we are too stretched for time!
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
It's a hard choice - it's like choosing your favourite film! For fellow film podcasts, I enjoy Film Stories, Films to Be Buried With, Unspooled and How Did This Get Made. For non-film podcasts, Smartless, Off Menu and Adam Buxton are also really entertaining, with some great celebrity guests.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
Our original name was Brothers In Armchairs until we discovered a Youtube gaming channel with the same name! We created a spreadsheet and played around with many word combinations for discussing films but we also wanted some flexibility with a name, in case we wanted to cover TV and video games - which "Retro" perfectly covered. We also wanted to reflect an honest, light-hearted approach, hence the "Ramble" part and I always think little alliteration is more memorable and fun!
Tell us a bit about yourself
I'm George, one half of Retro Ramble. I have always been passionate about movies. I studied Film and Media at the University and then spent 14 years in advertising, working on major blockbusters like Transformers, Harry Potter, and Avatar. For the last 3 years, I have been working in the games industry, surrounded by like-minded people who are also passionate about film, TV and games. When I am not working or podcasting, I am busy looking after my two children or cooking for my friends.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Retro Ramble have?
Retro Ramble currently has 108 episodes available.
What topics does Retro Ramble cover?
The podcast is about Action, Film History, Videogames, Films, 90S, 80S, Streaming, Classic, Podcast, Podcasts, Tv, Cult and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Retro Ramble?
The episode title 'EP89 - Masters Of The Universe (1987)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Retro Ramble?
The average episode length on Retro Ramble is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Retro Ramble released?
Episodes of Retro Ramble are typically released every 27 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Retro Ramble?
The first episode of Retro Ramble was released on Mar 27, 2017.
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