Episode 38 | Memorable Commercials from the 80’s & 90’s
Chad
Episode 38 has Ken and Chad taking you down a nostalgic rabbit hole of fun, zany, and memorable commercials from the decade you grew up in. Ken tackles the 1980’s,…
80s
Episode 37 | Weird Al Bracket Madness! Part 2
The Madness is back baby!!! Episode 37 is here, and we’re back with Part 2 of our 4 part series in our “Weird Al” Bracket Madness Tournament – 64 of…
The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Memories and Soundtrack Ranking
Ken
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since I sat down in a theater at Westgate Cinema in Racine, Wisconsin with my cousin Joe (1 year younger than…
TMNT x G.I.Joe Crossover
Hey, what’s going on everyone?! A quick little article here for some toy news coming down the pike. Two of the most iconic 80s toy lines to ever exist and…
Star Search is Back!
One of the original “reality” shows is back. Star Search, the popular singing, dancing, and comedy show where contestants competed for judges votes to win 100,000 dollars. The original version…
WWOT | Episode 3 – The Hasbro WWF Toyline Retrospective
Episode 3 of The Wide World of Toys Podcast is here! Join host Ken, as he welcomes his co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Chad to the show! The guys…
Episode 32 | Retro Resurgence RUMBLE feat. TRN’s Mickey
Hey there podcast listeners! Our first RR Episode of 2026! We’re going RUMBLIN! With Special Guest Mickey Yarber from The Retro Network in our RETRO RESURGENCE RUMBLE Episode. Go and…
Episode 31 | The 2025 Retro Resurgence Christmas GRAB BAG Episode
It’s our CHRISTMAS Episode! Our 2nd Annual! For Recurrent Events – we discuss another JAWS piece of memorabilia before 2025 lets out, and a return of The Muppet Show in…
WWOT | Episode 2 – Five Great Christmas Presents From Childhood!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In Episode 2 of Wide World of Toys, host Ken is coming at you with a list of 5 great Christmas presents that he received…
Episode 30 | Top 5 Fast Food Happy Meal Promotions
Happy December Listeners! Episode 30 drops NOW! In our new retro news segment, Recurrent Events – a concept borrowed from our dearly departed retro bud Jason Gross – Current Events…