Step into the Grid as we look at the long legacy of TRON. From the original 1982 film to the upcoming TRON: Ares, we lightcycle through the history, cast, music, and the influence of this digital classic.

Jay and Shua discuss the movies, the music, and the animated series that kept TRON alive between films. It’s an all-digital edition of Enjoy Stuff that celebrates the past and future of the franchise.

News

Michael J. Fox’s “Future Boy” memoir releases October 14, 2025, with the audiobook narrated by Fox himself.

A new species of coral has been discovered and named “Iridogorgia chewbacca.”

The Muppets return with a one-off revival special airing on Disney+ in 2026.

Iconic 1960s Batman and Star Trek uniforms, including Adam West’s Batsuit, Cesar Romero’s Joker outfit, and first-season Starfleet costumes, go up for auction.

The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu premieres and it’s pretty Star Warsy

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua has been diving into the TRON: Ares soundtrack and revisiting a ton of TRON-inspired music. From electronic classics to modern remixes, the sounds of the Grid continue to inspire his playlist. Jay has been enjoying the New York Times Connections game, testing his ability to link ideas and themes in a fun, challenging format. 

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Sci-Fi Saturdays is currently on hiatus. But on October 1st, Jay returns with 31 Days of Horror at RetroZap.com, a month-long celebration of scary cinema that will keep you up all night!

Enjoy The Grid! 

This week, Jay and Shua digitize themselves into the world of TRON, exploring the franchise from its early computer graphics and groundbreaking concepts to its revival in TRON: Legacy and the anticipated TRON: Ares. They discuss the cast, directors, music, and lasting themes that have kept TRON alive for more than four decades.

The conversation also includes highlights from TRON: Uprising, the animated prequel series, as well as spinoffs, video games, theme park rides, and more. We reflect on our own TRON experiences and speculate on where the Grid will take us next.

Which is your favorite TRON experience? Would you like to be digitized? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “That is a big door!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

You look Mah-velous! And so does Billy Crystal. Jay and Shua look back at the decades of laugh from a legendary actor, comedian, and Oscar host on Enjoy Stuff

It’s Billy Crystal! Let’s take a look at a career of his classic roles, award-winning performances, and the many ways he left his mark on comedy, Hollywood, and even Pixar. Sit back and enjoy some mah-velous memories on Enjoy Stuff!

News

A Super Mario Bros. sequel may be on the way, expanding the world into a whole galaxy.

Frank Frazetta’s original Conan artwork hits the market.

1980s home computers inspire a line of retro fragrances (Shua prefers Play-Doh cologne).

Hollywood says goodbye to Robert Redford at age 89.

LEGO boldly goes where no brick has gone before: Star Trek!

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been catching up with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3. With its fresh storytelling, character depth, and Trek spirit, it continues to remind him why the franchise endures after nearly 60 years. Shua has been diving into Polish animation produced after WWII. These visually striking works are imaginative, haunting, and deeply artistic, films that deserve to be remembered and preserved for generations.

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Sci-Fi Saturdays is currently on hiatus. But on October 1st, Jay returns with 31 Days of Horror at RetroZap.com, a month-long celebration of scary cinema that will keep you up all night!

Enjoy Billy Crystal! 

This week, Jay and Shua shine the spotlight on Billy Crystal, a performer who has spent over five decades making audiences laugh, cry, and cheer. They look at his early days in stand-up, groundbreaking TV roles, and the way he brought humanity to comedy.

From Soap and Saturday Night Live to When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, Analyze This, and voicing Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc., Crystal’s career has spanned stage, screen, and even the Oscars stage, which he famously hosted nine times. Let’s take a look at why so many celebrate his warmth, wit, and lasting influence in entertainment.

Are you a fan of Billy Crystal? What were some of your favorite roles? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “You look mah-velous” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Jovial Jay and Shua Dad-splain all the practical life skills we should’ve been taught long before we had to figure them out ourselves. It's the School of Life (not the cereal) on Enjoy Stuff!

From car maintenance to folding a fitted sheet (still impossible), we share laughs, lessons, and a little maturity along the way. Come enroll in the lost art of adulting!

News

The final trailer for Wake Up Dead Man is here – hitting theaters November 26 and Netflix on December 12.

A heartfelt John Candy documentary is on the way to make us laugh, cry, and miss him even more.

LEGO boldly goes where no brick has gone before: Star Trek!

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua has been enjoying Peacemaker season 2, a very mature tale of James Gunn’s latest DCU addition. It’s a really fun character study of some very broken heroes. Check it out on HBO Max. Jay is catching up with Wednesday season 2, which is a great next chapter to the new Addams Family universe. Watch now on Netflix.

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On hiatus until October 1st, when Jay kicks off his annual 31 Days of Horror series on RetroZap.com!

Enjoy Your First! 

This week, Jay and Shua head back to school—not for algebra or history, but for the class you never got in real life. They share stories and laughs about the skills that don’t usually make it into textbooks but are absolutely essential when adulthood hits.

From grocery shopping and cooking basics, to car maintenance and even the mysterious art of folding a fitted sheet, they cover the spectrum of everyday survival. So grab your pencils and books (and maybe some duct tape) because they have a License to Skill on this week’s Enjoy Stuff!

What skills did we miss? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “Better call Dad” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

It’s-a celebration! Super Mario Bros. turns 40, and we’re marking the occasion on Enjoy Stuff with a warp pipe full of history, quirks, and nostalgia.

Mario is 40! Shua and Jay leap into the Mushroom Kingdom to explore the history, creators, quirks, and cultural impact of Super Mario Bros.

News

Destination D23 brought with it a lot of cool news, such as Toy Story 5 updates and a cool 30th anniversary release of the original Toy Story

Plus, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic KIngdom gets a little promotional change

The first two TRON movies are being remastered and re-released on Ultra 4K and more!

Back to the Future also gets a re-release and a specially packaged collection

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay’s been checking out Fosse/Verdon, the biopic miniseries starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. An interesting true story about some legends in the world of choreography. Shua’s been enjoying a sweet treat mashup—Reese’s Oreos. Yes, that’s right. And they’re delicious!

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On Sci-atus

Enjoy Your First! 

It’s-a celebration! In this week’s Arcade, we honor four decades of Super Mario Bros. and its lasting impact on gaming and pop culture. From the early NES days and the vision of creators like Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo, to quirky glitches like the Minus World and the debate over how to pronounce Mario’s name, the guys explore the origins and evolution of the Mushroom Kingdom. They also highlight the colorful cast of characters, the unforgettable power-ups, Mario’s pre-Super Mario Bros. appearances, and the franchise’s crossover into movies, TV, commercials, and global culture. Mario didn’t just save Princess Toadstool, he saved the entire video game industry.

So grab a Fire Flower, stomp some Goombas, and come celebrate four decades of platforming fun with us. Because when it comes to enjoying stuff, “It’s-a me, Mario!”

Did you play Super Mario Bros? What tricks do you know? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Its-a-me!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a “first.” This week, the TechnoRetro Dads celebrate September 1st with a game of Famous Firsts! From history to movies, music, and pop culture, Jay and Shua put their memories to the test in a Jeopardy-style showdown.

Get ready for a game of firsts from movies and songs. Pit your knowledge against Jay and Shua to see if you remember the first lines. 

News

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What we’re Enjoying

Shua was very impressed with Happy Gilmore 2 and Naked Gun 2. They were very funny and surprising given how hard it is to follow up stories from decades ago. And speaking of surprising, fresh off last week’s swordfight episode, Jay checks out the new Red Sonja film with its sword-swinging, epic action. 

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay warps into Sci-Fi Saturdays with Interstellar (2014), a journey through space, time, and family bonds, where relativity hits you harder than a black hole. Read Jay’s full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Your First! 

It’s Jeopardy, TechnoRetro-style! Jay and Shua square off with a custom gameboard full of categories celebrating movie and song firsts. Each clue gives the first line of a film or a tune, and the hosts must guess the source. Can you outplay them? Categories include clever creations like:

Film: Thrills n Chills
Song: Taste the Rainbow
Film: Cut to the Chase
Song: Styx and Stones
Film: Dream Teens
Song: I’m A Man
Film: Aliens and Mammalians
Song: Police Cars
Film: Zebra Crossing
Song: In Your Eyes
Film: You Want to See Something Really Scary?
Song: The Final Frontier

It’s a mash-up of trivia, nostalgia, and laugh-out-loud moments that’ll have you shouting answers from your car, your couch, or your bathroom (just don’t let us know if that’s where you were.)

What are some more amazing firsts? How did you do with our game? First person that emails me with the subject line, “We’re number one!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com