Retro AV Rewind: A podcast about retro anime and video games!

Bubblegum Crisis!

Vintage and Bridget discuss the 1987 anime series 'Bubblegum Crisis.' They cover the show’s characters, themes, standout moments, and music, and share their thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses. The episode also includes insights into the production history of the series, comparisons to similar media, and hopes for a modern reboot.  00:00 Introduction 01:11 Vacation Plans and Recent Activities 02:04 Silent Hill and Horror Games Discussion 05:44 Physical Media and Bubblegum Crisis Overview 08:26 Bubblegum Crisis: Origins and Influences 16:39 Character Analysis and Series Highlights 23:32 The Rise and Fall of a Series 24:16 Reboots and Character Designs 24:52 Themes and Plotlines 25:31 Favorite Songs and Soundtrack 26:54 Retro Anime Recommendations 28:51 Memorable Episodes and Characters 34:00 Animation and Style Evolution 42:17 Potential for a Modern Reboot 43:21 Final Thoughts and Ratings 47:26 Patreon Shoutouts and Conclusion Where to watch Bubblegum Crisis: YouTube Peacock Pluto TV Plex Darkroom Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind Watch us on YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/@RetroAVRewind Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/ bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/ Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/ Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399601/open_sms]

Macross: Do You Remember Love?

Vintage and Bridget celebrate recording in a professional studio for the first time! They reflect on their journey over the last year of podcasting, overcoming nerves and gaining confidence. They also talk about the iconic retro anime film Macross: Do You Remember Love? They delve into the plot, character dynamics, and the cinematic achievements of the film. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Using the Gift Certificate 01:07 Overcoming Initial Nerves 02:23 Podcasting Journey and Growth 06:04 Panel Experiences and Challenges 09:04 Discussing Macross: Do You Remember Love? 25:52 Awkward Moments 27:08 Crash Landing on Earth 27:32 Heroic Sacrifice 28:31 Stranded on Earth 28:48 Love Triangle Dynamics 32:25 Rescue and Reunion 40:35 Final Battle and Cultural Revelation 41:44 Reflecting on the Film's Impact 45:58 Upcoming Episode and Patreon Shoutouts 48:24 Closing  Things Mentioned: Studio Podcast Suites: https://studiopodcastsuites.com/ [https://studiopodcastsuites.com/]  BIZBROS: https://www.instagram.com/bizbrosco/ [https://www.instagram.com/bizbrosco/] Macross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Dimension_Fortress_Macross [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Dimension_Fortress_Macross] Robotech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotech_(TV_series) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotech_(TV_series)] Where to watch Macross: Do You Remember Love? -YouTube -The Internet Archive https://archive.org/ [https://archive.org/] -Amazon Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind [https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind] Watch us on YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/@RetroAVRewind [https://www.youtube.com/@RetroAVRewind] Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/ [https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/] bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/ [https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/] Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399601/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399601/support]

Aura Battler Dunbine!

Vintage and Bridget discuss their lives, including Bridget's baking business. They delve into the challenges of overstimulation and health recovery after events. The conversation shifts to Vintage's experience at DragonCon. The main focus of the episode is a review of the anime 'Aura Battler Dunbine,' where they critique its animation quality, cultural insensitivity, and overall execution. Have you seen Aura Battler Dunbine and love it? Have you seen the subtitled version and it's completely different as the dubbed version? Let us know! 00:00 Intro 02:41 Bridget's Baking Business and Busy Life 05:13 Conventions and Overstimulation 08:16 Health and Recovery After Conventions 10:59 Dragon Con Experience and Ticket Pickup 13:58 Market Experiences and Food Adventures 16:31 Parking Drama and Social Interactions 19:50 Shopping Adventures 27:43 Introduction to Aura Battler Dunbine 33:28 Reviewing Aura Battler Dunbine's Characters and Animation 38:24 Visual Design and Animation Quality 40:24 Comparative Analysis of Anime 43:48 Cultural Impact and Obscurity 45:52 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Things/People Mentioned: Bridget Bakes: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbakesjax/ [https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbakesjax/] Sailor Scouts of Jacksonville:https://www.instagram.com/sailorscoutsjax/ [https://www.instagram.com/sailorscoutsjax/?hl=en] Gravity Falls Stickers: https://www.instagram.com/bornasin/ [https://www.instagram.com/bornasin/] Squirrel Girl & Invisible Woman Stickers: https://www.instagram.com/nellaandpendragon/ [https://www.instagram.com/nellaandpendragon/] Murray Bros. Caddyshack: https://mbcshack.com/ [https://mbcshack.com/] Lotte Market:https://www.lotteplaza.com/ [https://www.lotteplaza.com/] New World Food Market: https://www.facebook.com/p/New-World-Food-Market-and-Restaurant-100078964903833/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/New-World-Food-Market-and-Restaurant-100078964903833/] Ebisu: https://www.instagram.com/ebisujax [https://www.instagram.com/ebisujax/?hl=en] Circle Japan: https://www.instagram.com/circlejapan_/ [https://www.instagram.com/circlejapan_/?hl=en] Jax Oriental Market: https://www.instagram.com/jaxorientalmarket/ [https://www.instagram.com/jaxorientalmarket/] RD International Market: https://rdinternationalmarketjax.com/ [https://rdinternationalmarketjax.com/] Asian Night Market: https://www.instagram.com/asiannightmarketjax/ Garzey's Wing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garzey%27s_Wing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garzey%27s_Wing] Where to watch Aura Battler Dunbine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAc5U3iUzg&list=PLdmj9msT3KMYE530MNpH2raY9vO_Tm2tP [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAc5U3iUzg&list=PLdmj9msT3KMYE530MNpH2raY9vO_Tm2tP] Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind [https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind] Watch us on YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/@RetroAVRewind [https://www.youtube.com/@RetroAVRewind] Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/ [https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/] bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/ [https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/] Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399601/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399601/support]

Beast King GoLion with The Direct Edition!

Vintage and Bridget welcome their special guest, The Direct Edition. They discuss the anime, Beast King GoLion, and its American adaptation, Voltron. The Direct Edition shares insights about his podcasting journey, community involvement, and love for comic books and gaming. The trio also play a fun game of 'Um, Actually' focusing on comic book and Marvel movie trivia. 00:00 Welcome to Retro AV Rewind 00:32 Special Guest Introduction 01:13 Podcasting Journey and Tips 11:38 Comic Books and Gaming Passion 16:27 Community Service and Impact 23:24 Retro Anime Discussion: Beast King GoLion 37:28 Discussing Voltron's Appeal 37:57 Voltron Toys and Merchandise 38:57 Voltron's Legacy and Reboots 39:43 Comparing Voltron and Beast King GoLion 42:47 Recommending Beast King Go Lion 48:09 Comic Book Trivia Game 01:00:46 Marvel Movie Trivia 01:10:55 Final Thoughts and Social Media Plugs Things/People Mentioned: The Direct Edition: https://www.instagram.com/thedirectedition/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedirectedition/] https://www.instagram.com/i_am_a_nerd_podcast_/ [https://www.instagram.com/i_am_a_nerd_podcast_/] https://www.instagram.com/wanna_play_dandd/ [https://www.instagram.com/wanna_play_dandd/] Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/home [https://www.extra-life.org/home] https://www.instagram.com/extralifejax/ [https://www.instagram.com/extralifejax/] GAAM: https://ilovegaam.com/ [https://ilovegaam.com/] https://www.instagram.com/ilovegaam/ [https://www.instagram.com/ilovegaam/] Where to watch Beast King GoLion: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR3VK50W6/go-lion [https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR3VK50W6/go-lion] Where to watch Voltron: Find it on YouTube Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind [https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind] Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/ [https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/] bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/ [https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/] Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399601/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399601/support]

The History of Mecha

Vintage and Bridget celebrate the launch of Season Three of their podcast, reflecting on their journey over the past year. They share personal updates, discuss their preparations for Dragon Con, and dive into the fascinating history of mecha anime, highlighting the impact of  Gundam and the complex themes introduced by Evangelion. They express excitement for exploring more mecha content together and invite listeners to join them on this adventure. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Season Three! 00:57 Reflecting on One Year of Podcasting 02:19 The Journey of Growth and Comfort 03:17 Exciting Plans for Merch and Artwork 04:02 Personal Updates: Jobs and Pets 05:21 Dragon Con Preparations 09:00 Memories from Past Conventions 11:12 Future Convention Plans and Experiences 16:38 Nerd Culture and Events in Jacksonville 19:38 Reconnecting with Old Friends 21:11 Exciting Life Updates 21:46 Introduction to Season Three: The Mecha Season 22:34 Exploring the World of Mecha 24:40 The History of Mecha 27:56 The Evolution of Mecha in Anime 31:37 The Impact of Mobile Suit Gundam 37:00 Gundam Models and Their Cultural Significance 37:12 Gundam Models and Recycling Innovations 38:55 The Popularity of Gundam and Its Cultural Impact 39:44 Exploring Macross: Love Triangles and Battles 43:20 The Evolution of Mecha Anime: From the 70s to 90s 49:43 The Decline of Mecha Anime: Current Trends and Theories 54:57 The Future of Mecha: Enduring Themes and New Directions 59:11 Celebrating One Year: Community and Future Plans Things/People Mentioned: Michael Glass Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/glasscreativeco/ [https://www.instagram.com/glasscreativeco/] Amanda at Golden Halo Body Arts:  https://www.instagram.com/goldenhalobodyarts/ [https://www.instagram.com/goldenhalobodyarts/] https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdadornments/ [https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdadornments/] HelloVet: https://www.hellovetjax.com/ [https://www.hellovetjax.com/] DragonCon: https://www.dragoncon.org/ [https://www.dragoncon.org/] Ancient City Con: https://www.ancientcitycon.com/ [https://www.ancientcitycon.com/] Gwar: https://gwar.net [https://gwar.net] Gunpla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpla [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpla] Gundam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam] Neon Genesis Evangelion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion] Mazinger Z Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyRoF689VRE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyRoF689VRE] Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind [https://www.patreon.com/RetroAVRewind] Our super cute and fun theme song is by the talented Aaliyah Zionov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/ [https://www.instagram.com/babyzionov/] bandcamp: https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/ [https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/] Our super cool mecha artwork is by the amazing duo at Oliver Artwork instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliver_artwork/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399601/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399601/support]