Buckle up for a wild ride with National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)! Join Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind as host Katie and guests Jim and Kevin from Pool Scene Podcast dive into this John Hughes-written, Harold Ramis-directed screwball comedy.

We explore the chaotic, hilarious journey of the Griswold family’s cross-country quest to Wally World, filled with dark humor, iconic lines, and questionable ‘80s moments. From Chevy Chase’s epic meltdown to John Candy’s million-dollar cameo, we unpack the film’s cultural impact, alternate ending, and 1983 trivia like She-Ra and Billie Jean.