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Aug 26, 2022

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Welcome to the newest supporter episode of the Retroist Podcast. This episode is all about the wonderful, but often over-looked sci-fi detective series, Riptide. It was a show with some serious talent behind it, and while it could be light and formulaic, it also tried out some new things you weren’t seeing on other shows.

I didn’t think much about its Science Fiction elements as a kid, but watching it now, you can see how future-forward it was. Giving the characters technology that doesn’t even exist today.

I start off the show talking about my love of robots. Then I move onto the show itself. I talk about the cast, the people behind the camera, the vehicles, the music, the Roboz, and much more. metagirl is back with a top 5 list. I hope you enjoy the show.

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Production Notes

  • Newest Supporter episode.

  • I was surprised but happy to get to do this episode after Patreon Members chose it in voting.

  • Stephen J. Cannell Television Productions A History of All Series and Pilots is a great book to read if you like TV from this period.

  • I had some more cast info, but cut it out.

  • Removed some stuff about the vehicles.

  • I wanted to put more in about Roboz, but I really couldn’t find anything all that interesting besides what I put into it.

  • This show is so much fun to watch. Its 3 season and they go by very fast.

  • Thanks to metagrrrl for another great top 5 list.

  • Music on the show is, as always, by Peachy. Love that new track during the closing credits of the show.

  • Here is an ad for the Riptide Detective Agency:

Thanks for listening to the show and I hope you have a great weekend.


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