Episode 213: A Conversation with Mark Beltzman

Grab your red bow tie and hop on your bike, because this week we’re taking a wild ride to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure"—the quirky, chaotic, and utterly unforgettable film that launched Tim Burton's career and gave pop culture one of its most iconic characters.Also in this episode we share our tributes to Paul Reubens-reflecting on the genius who brought Pee-wee to life and the impact of his creativity and uniqueness Joining us for the ride is huge Pee-Wee fan, Nic Cowan!So cue the Breakfast Machine—because pressing play has never been this much fun!

Happy Halloween!Max and The Duchess of Horror, Chelsea, wind down the spooky season as they share about meeting John Carpenter, visiting Knotts Scary Farm, watching horror movies and their other adventures. Also they share about their favorite 90s Halloween commercials and spooky themed toys!Whether you’re unwrapping a pack of Gushers or rereading a Goosebumps book today, remember. keep it creepy, keep it kooky, and keep it totally RETRO!

It has been 50 years since the release of one of the greatest movies of all-time, "Jaws". There is not much more to be said that hasn’t already been muttered about this incredible film already. So to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Read 2 Retro has assembled 5 different generations to discuss their appreciation of Jaws! To represent the Baby Boomer Generation, Max’s dad Tim is present, to represent Gen X is Zak from the Two Dollar Late Fee Podcast, Max is standing in for the Millennials, returning to R2R is Andy Foreman from HorrorHound speaking for Gen Z and making his first appearance on R2R is Bodhi representing Generation Alpha!5 different generations for 5 decades of Jaws! For this episode, “You’re going to need a bigger speaker!”

Mark Beltzman is an actor, teacher, director, writer, tubaplayer and private acting coach who lives by the philosophy: SMILE and DO MORE OF IT. Mark has been featured in many beloved projects including Mo Money (1992), Billy Madison (1995), Speed 2 (1997), The Wedding Singer (1998), Seinfeld (1993), According to Jim (2001) and Lilo & Stitch 2025, just to name a few. In this episode we discuss Mark's upbringing around improv, his love for being in front of the camera and the necessity of enjoying life to the fullest. Visit markbeltzman.com to connect with Mark with all of the great work he is doing in Maui and throughout the mainland. 

Spooky September concludes with an overlooked gem! Corey from Podcasting After Dark and Jesse from The Sight and Sound Podcast presented by Heartgod Media join Max as they talk about the 20th anniversary of George A. Romero's "Land of the Dead". In this episode the three zombie enthusiasts gush over the vision, humor, message and cast of the film. Also featured in the episode is Corey and Jesse doing a blink ranking of top 10 horror directors! We're Ready 2 Get Spooky... Are You?

For the 6th year in a row, Spooky September is here on Ready 2 Retro! Jesse from The Sight & Sound Podcast presented by Heartgod Media joins R2R to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Once Bitten" starring Jim Carrey. It is no secret that Ready 2 Retro are huge fans of Jim Carrey, so it only made sense that we discuss and review Jim Carrey's first ever leading role in a theatrical release.Join us as we talk about the history of the film, Hollywood in the 1980s and we recast Once Bitten using today's actors and actresses. If you enjoy 80s romcom and spooky movies, you're going to love this episode! 

What do you get when you combine the biggest Adam Sandler fan, the raddest TMNT dude and Ready 2 Retro? You get the best “Happy Gilmore 2” review!Join Max (R2R), Joey (@ninjatoitles) and Dustin (@limestonepicker) as they share their thoughts about Adam Sandler’s newest film, “Happy Gilmore 2”. And remember “it’s all in the hips” ________________________________________________________________________Visit: Ready2retro.com for all your nostalgic needs Check out Joey at ninjatoitles.com for all your TMNT needsCheck out Dustin on YouTube and follow his journey collecting relics from the nostalgic past. 

Ready 2 Retro introduces the first-ever ""ImmediateReaction Review"! Chelsea and Max got together to watch Wes Craven's underrated "Red Eye" (2005) and immediately hopped on the mic to get instant reactions. This episode celebrates the film's 20th anniversary as they talk about prime Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy's "dreamy blue eyes", air travel stories, the film's simple plot and bizarre ending and so much more!Enjoy this episode?Find more episodes:ready2retro.comHelp Max & his family recover from the LA Fires:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-max-and-jasmine-Eaton-Fire

Max gives an update to the Ready 2 Retro community about how him and his family have adjusted 6 months after losing their home in the #eatonfire.Also, included is an update of what to expect from the Ready 2 Retro Podcast moving forward.Check here to support Max and his family. www.ready2retro.com

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the hit movie and every 90s kid’s favorite ghost…CASPER! Join Max and Chelsea as they reminisce about the iconic design of Whipstaff Manor, the influence that Steven Spielberg had on this film, the themed toys at Pizza Hut, our favorite lines and cameos that still blow our minds to this day! All this and so much more!