The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
Season 7 Episode 19 - Halloween Special - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
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Season 7 Episode 19 - Halloween Special - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 19: Halloween Speical: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
This week, Dangerous Dave goes black-and-white, bleak, and brilliant as he unearths the film that started it all — George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.
Back in 1968, this low-budget indie flick rewrote horror history, changed how monsters were portrayed, and gave birth to the modern zombie as we know it. Shot on a shoestring, packed with social commentary, and drenched in dread, Night of the Living Dead became one of the most influential films ever made — and the spark that ignited a cultural phenomenon.
In this episode, Dave digs deep into: 🕰️ What Happened Way Back When (1968) – 5 fun facts about the biggest songs, movies, and TV shows from the year the undead rose. 🧟‍♂️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the full story of how Romero and a group of friends in Pittsburgh created a cinematic revolution on a tiny budget. 🎠Cast & Characters – from Duane Jones’ groundbreaking performance as Ben to Judith O’Dea’s terrified Barbara. 📖 Plot Summary – a scene-by-scene breakdown of the film’s tense, claustrophobic storytelling and that unforgettable, haunting ending. 🧠Fans & Critics – how the movie shocked audiences, sparked outrage, and later earned its place in the Library of Congress. 💀 Legacy of the Dead – how Night influenced everything from The Walking Dead to modern survival horror games. ⚔️ Retro Rumble – Night of the Living Dead vs. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: two low-budget nightmares that changed cinema forever. 📺 Back in the Ads – the grainy 60s commercials you’d have seen if you were watching this on late-night TV. 💎 Dangerously Underrated – the film’s use of race and social tension in 1968 America — bold, raw, and decades ahead of its time. 📼 One Season Wonder – a forgotten 60s or early 70s horror anthology show that deserved more love (with 5 freaky facts). ⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – Better than Plan 9 from Outer Space, worse than The Exorcist — because not even zombies can match full-blown demonic terror.
It’s moody, monstrous, and masterfully made — the film that redefined what horror could be, even when Hollywood wasn’t paying attention.
Next week, things get… painfully dark as we dive into 1987’s Hellraiser — where pleasure and pain mix, and the Cenobites come calling. 🔥
"They’re coming to get you, listener… but don’t worry — Dangerous Dave’s got snacks."
The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow
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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
