McQuaid Arcade Podcast

19/07/2024

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a teenage love letter to summer that feels as relatable to us as middle-aged men in 2024 as it did when we were kids in 1986. The quintessential Chicago movie, Ferris’s whip-smart writing and gorgeous cinematography elevate it above the sea of 80s teen comedies and ensure it’s place as a classic that’ll be discussed for years to come. Listen at the link in the comments, or your favorite podcast app. Save Ferris!

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19/05/2024

It’s an 80s prime time action double feature! From KITT’s anamorphic equalizer to Mr. T’s Bad Attitude, we’re taking a turbo boost-powered trip down memory lane to explore everything that made these iconic shows so much fun. I love it when a podcast comes together! Listen at the link in the comments, or your favorite podcast app!

24/03/2024

The Last Dragon is a Motown-powered love letter to martial arts movies that is every bit as much fun today as it was when it hit theaters nearly 40 years ago. Just directa your feetza to your favorite podcast app or the link in the comments, and join us for our GLOWing (get it?) look back at this kung fu comedy cult classic.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: the 80s and Beyond!

12/03/2024

From dancing raisins that took the entire country by storm to local Chicago favorites, this episode is dedicated to some of our favorite TV commercials of the ’80s. Where’s the beef? Right here on McQuaid Arcade! Listen at the link in the comments, or in your favorite podcast app!

Games, movies, tech, and toys from the 80s and beyond! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

25/02/2024

When it launched in 1982, the revolutionary Vectrex game system was set to make its mark with amazing, never-before-seen-at-home vector graphics. On this episode, we discuss this largely forgotten classic console, and gush about why we still love (and play!) it to this very day. Should you give it a listen? You bet your Asteroids! Listen at the link in the comments, or wherever you enjoy podcasts!

Games, movies, tech, and toys from the 80s and beyond! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

24/01/2024

Suit up and GET TO DA CHOPPAH! for an in-depth look at Predator, a near-perfect blend of over-the-top action, sci-fi, and horror. We love this movie every bit as much today as we did when it first landed in theaters back in the summer of ’87, and we’re breaking down everything from its amazing musical score to behind-the-scenes evolution of the iconic alien creature itself. Welcome to the jungle, baby! Listen at the link in the comments, or your favorite podcast app!

Games, movies, tech, and toys from the 80s and beyond! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

24/12/2023

‘Twas the night before Life Day, and all through Kashyyyk, not a creature was stirring…except for Bea Arthur, Art Carney, and a toothless old wookie pervert. Join us for our fourth annual McQuaid Arcade Holiday Spectacular as we explore the most notorious TV holiday special ever made! Listen now at the link in the comments, or wherever you enjoy podcasts!

25/12/2022

From Emmet Otter to the great Cabbage Patch Kids riots of 1983, this year’s annual holiday episode will stuff your stocking with everything that made our childhood Christmases back in the 80s so unforgettable!

The McQuaid Arcade podcast: the 80s and Beyond!

18/05/2022

We’re opening our third season with a tribute to arguably the greatest adventure film ever made: (Indiana Jones and the) Raiders of The Lost Ark! Get ready to explore everything we love about this 1981 classic, from the real world origins of Indy’s signature gear, to a deep dive into the lore behind the legendary lost Ark itself.

The McQuaid Arcade podcast: the 80s and Beyond!

24/12/2021

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for…your two favorite podcast hosts! Grab a cup of holiday cheer and join us by the yule log as we tell the heartwarming holiday tale of a man who reunites with his family to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season, with plenty of explosions, murder, bloody foot trauma, and Twinkies along the way. Now THAT’s a Christmas movie! Ho-ho-ho!

The McQuaid Arcade podcast: the 80s and Beyond!

30/11/2021

Join us for a recap of our favorite weekend of the year: the Midwest Gaming Classic! The Midwest’s largest gaming trade show made its triumphant return to Milwaukee earlier this month, and your two favorite podcast hosts were there to relive old classics, discover new favorites, and consume as much pizza as possible.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

13/11/2021

One of the most watched movies of our childhood, Cloak & Dagger, has it all: Twinkies, video games, espionage, and near-constant attempted murder of a minor. Grab your walkie-talkie and bulletproof beret, and join us as we take a look back at this surprisingly intense classic.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

30/10/2021

On this spooktacular Halloween episode, we’re taking a VERY deep dive into perhaps the greatest horror movie ever made. We’re covering it all: Exorcism, Ouija boards, the true story that inspired this critically acclaimed classic, and the special effects behind some of its most memorable scenes. This episode’s so dense, it’ll make your head spin (get it?).

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

08/10/2021

Your friends at McQuaid Arcade, in association with the Wanda Trussler School of Beauty, cordially invite you to the 2021 “Tanning Invitational”! As one of the original Real Genius movie posters put it: “MEET CHRIS KNIGHT, THE EINSTEIN OF THE ’80’s. When his professor steals his prize invention, he turns revenge into high comedy. When he gets mad, he doesn’t get even . . . he gets creative.”

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22/09/2021

Join us by the fireplace as we enjoy a cocktail (or two), and let us regale you with tales of endless quests, unknown mysteries, and the magic of a Scholastic book fair. This episode is all about the books we loved as two little bookworms growing up, and the many memorable moments they inspired. Listen below, or wherever you get your podcasts!

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

09/09/2021

With magical creatures brought to life by the legendary Ray Harryhausen and a triumphant score that harkens back to the golden age of cinema, the mythological fantasy classic Clash of the Titans captured our imaginations back in 1981, and is a delight to watch to this day!

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

26/08/2021

A bite-sized bonus episode celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest games of all time!

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

17/08/2021

Growing up during the personal computer revolution of the 80s instilled us with a love of computers that continues to this very day. On this episode, we’re reliving our earliest and most influential computing experiences – everything from late nights spent huddled around an Apple IIc trying to solve the mysteries of Zork, to the unrivaled satisfaction of cleanly tearing the perforated edges off of dot matrix printer paper.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

03/08/2021

On this special McQuaid Arcade double feature: a groundbreaking masterpiece of claustrophobic sci-fi horror, followed up by one of the greatest sequels ever made. Stop your grinnin’, drop your linen, and join us as we discuss everything we love about Ridley Scott’s Alien, and James Cameron’s Aliens.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

02/07/2021

Growing up, soundtracks allowed us to relive our favorite movie moments, and opened our young minds to musical artists and genres we might have otherwise missed. Grab some fresh batteries for your Walkman and join us as we take a deep dive into four of our favorites: The Lost Boys, The Blues Brothers, Rocky IV, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

22/06/2021

In 1981, John Landis’s pitch-perfect storytelling combined with Rick Baker’s groundbreaking special effects to give us what is still the best werewolf movie ever made. Scary, gory, smart, and funny, An American Werewolf In London was written as a love letter to the old-school monster movie, and ended up becoming one of the all-time greats.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

25/05/2021

At a time when the once-booming American home video game industry seemed to be nothing more than the passing fad its critics had predicted, the Nintendo Entertainment System won over jaded retailers and consumers, reigniting America’s passion for games. Join us as we remember the launch of this revolutionary console that changed not just our childhoods, but the entire world around us.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

30/04/2021

While it’s not the most critically acclaimed cinematic adaptation of Stephen King’s work, Silver Bullet is almost certainly the funniest…whether or not the humor is entirely intentional is up for debate. Join us on this episode as we relive our childhood horror movie memories of this quasi-classic werewolf flick and laugh so hard that we almost make lemonade in our pants.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

16/04/2021

On this episode, we explore everything about this groundbreaking sci-fi slasher flick, from its original casting, effects, and soundtrack, to the way it shaped our thoughts on the very nature of time itself. So hop into our time displacement device and join us as we travel back to 1984, the year the battle for humanity’s future was waged on the streets of L.A. by a waitress and a smelly soldier from the future. One quick thing, though: we all have to be naked. Look, we don’t make the rules. That’s just how time travel works.

The McQuaid Arcade Podcast: The 80s and Beyond!

10/04/2021

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