<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/fade-to-retro/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Fade to Retro]]></title><podcast:guid>7829d900-e8e7-562a-92f7-6aa986377b6e</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:56:56 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Paul Taylor]]></copyright><managingEditor>Paul Taylor</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fade to Retro is a relaxing sleep podcast for Gen Xers who want to drift off wrapped in nostalgia instead of the day’s worries. Each episode blends low-key narration with warm reminiscence of 80s and 90s music, movies, TV shows, pop culture, electronic gadgets, cartoons, toys, and fashion trends. Designed to quiet racing thoughts, help you unwind, and ease you gently toward sleep.  Every episode has 20-40 minutes of relaxing narration followed by a restful bed of pink background noise to carry you the rest of the way.
Turn off the noise of today. Fade to Retro… and drift into sleep.
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Turn off the noise of today. Fade to Retro… and drift into sleep.
</description><link>https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Calming 80s and 90s Nostalgia for Sleep ]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Music"><itunes:category text="Music History"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:funding url="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support">Support the show!</podcast:funding><item><title>Fall Asleep Remembering The Dukes of Hazzard | 1980s TV</title><itunes:title>Fall Asleep Remembering The Dukes of Hazzard | 1980s TV</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and relax listening to this Gen X nostalgia podcast episode covering the 1979-1985 TV show <strong><em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em></strong>.    </p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through the history of <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how an edgy 1975 movie called <em>Moonrunners</em> transformed into a family-friendly television series.</p><p>A 2 hour episode with 34 minutes of low-key narration followed by a bed of pink noise to help you fall asleep. </p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber. </p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering the band Blondie.</p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p>Support Members get early access, bonus tracks of different soundscapes to help you sleep, and seven hour episodes with extended pink background noise for an uninterrupted night of sleep.  Join:   <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Tips &amp; Affiliate Links*:</strong></p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzle Book (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Free medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/ </a></p><p> *I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links. </p><p></p><p><strong>Sources and Licenses:</strong></p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard </a> </p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and relax listening to this Gen X nostalgia podcast episode covering the 1979-1985 TV show <strong><em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em></strong>.    </p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through the history of <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how an edgy 1975 movie called <em>Moonrunners</em> transformed into a family-friendly television series.</p><p>A 2 hour episode with 34 minutes of low-key narration followed by a bed of pink noise to help you fall asleep. </p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber. </p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering the band Blondie.</p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p>Support Members get early access, bonus tracks of different soundscapes to help you sleep, and seven hour episodes with extended pink background noise for an uninterrupted night of sleep.  Join:   <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Tips &amp; Affiliate Links*:</strong></p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzle Book (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Free medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/ </a></p><p> *I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links. </p><p></p><p><strong>Sources and Licenses:</strong></p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard </a> </p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">86bc0b1c-84eb-4056-a446-308472b00159</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a78d4afa-a250-4822-8179-de8b6743b7a2/FTR-003-The-Dukes-of-Hazzard-Podcast-Cover.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:50:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86bc0b1c-84eb-4056-a446-308472b00159.mp3" length="115372022" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fall Asleep Remembering Airplane! | 1980s Movies</title><itunes:title>Fall Asleep Remembering Airplane! | 1980s Movies</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and relax listening to this Gen X nostalgia podcast covering the 1980 comedy classic <strong><em>Airplane!</em></strong>.</p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through the history of the movie <em>Airplane!</em>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how a 1957 melodrama transformed into the benchmark of spoof and parody movies.</p><p>26 minutes of low-energy narration followed by 1 hour 34 minutes of pink noise to help you fall asleep.</p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber.</p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em> TV show.</p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p>Support Members get early access, bonus tracks of different soundscapes to help you sleep, and seven hour episodes with extended pink background noise for an uninterrupted night of sleep. <strong>Become a Support Member</strong>: <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p></p><p>Tips &amp; Affiliate Links*:</p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzle Book (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/</a></p><p></p><p>*I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links.</p><p></p><p>Sources and Licenses:</p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane</a></p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and relax listening to this Gen X nostalgia podcast covering the 1980 comedy classic <strong><em>Airplane!</em></strong>.</p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through the history of the movie <em>Airplane!</em>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how a 1957 melodrama transformed into the benchmark of spoof and parody movies.</p><p>26 minutes of low-energy narration followed by 1 hour 34 minutes of pink noise to help you fall asleep.</p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber.</p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em> TV show.</p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p>Support Members get early access, bonus tracks of different soundscapes to help you sleep, and seven hour episodes with extended pink background noise for an uninterrupted night of sleep. <strong>Become a Support Member</strong>: <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p></p><p>Tips &amp; Affiliate Links*:</p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzle Book (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/</a></p><p></p><p>*I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links.</p><p></p><p>Sources and Licenses:</p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane</a></p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">aba19ab1-6246-4192-8d25-8b199fc5f5c2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2ee89f19-586a-4ad3-aca9-53a91f95dbab/FTR-002-Airplane-Episode-Cover.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aba19ab1-6246-4192-8d25-8b199fc5f5c2.mp3" length="115293984" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:00:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fall Asleep Remembering Betamax | 1980s Gen X Tech</title><itunes:title>Fall Asleep Remembering Betamax | 1980s Gen X Tech</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and let go of the noise from today listening to this Generation X nostalgia podcast.</p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through <strong>the history of Betamax VCRs</strong>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how a plastic cassette changed how we watch television.</p><p>31 minutes of low-energy narration followed by 29 minutes of pink noise to help you fall asleep.</p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber.</p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering the 1980 comedy classic <em>Airplane!</em></p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p></p><p><strong>Support the show (memberships &amp; affiliate links*):</strong></p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Fade to Retro recurring membership with perks - <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzlebook (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/</a></p><p>*I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links.</p><p><strong>Sources and Licenses:</strong></p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betamax " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betamax </a></p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unwind and let go of the noise from today listening to this Generation X nostalgia podcast.</p><p>Settle under the covers and prepare for a restful night as host Paul Taylor guides you through <strong>the history of Betamax VCRs</strong>. Designed specifically for sleep, relaxation, and bedtime listening, this sleep-story journey steps back into the analog era to explore how a plastic cassette changed how we watch television.</p><p>31 minutes of low-energy narration followed by 29 minutes of pink noise to help you fall asleep.</p><p>Turn down your screen, adjust your volume, and let the pink background noise ease your mind into a deep slumber.</p><p>Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode covering the 1980 comedy classic <em>Airplane!</em></p><p>Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting independent sleep podcasts. Sweet dreams... as you fade to retro.</p><p></p><p><strong>Support the show (memberships &amp; affiliate links*):</strong></p><p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time tip) - <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor</a></p><p>Fade to Retro recurring membership with perks - <a href="https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Gen X Wordsearch Puzzlebook (Amazon*) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNL272W6</a></p><p>Medication discount card for you and your pets* - <a href="https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationaldrugcard.com/ndc3506/</a></p><p>*I earn a commission (get paid) when purchases are made using the above links.</p><p><strong>Sources and Licenses:</strong></p><p>Adapted and Modified from Wikipedia - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betamax " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betamax </a></p><p>CC BY-SA 4.0 - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://fade-to-retro.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7a855bf2-7ad1-486f-862e-bd1c41df9c24</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e6efc0e3-a4ee-4593-82a0-8d720c30b5d8/FTR-001-Betamax-Podcast.jpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7a855bf2-7ad1-486f-862e-bd1c41df9c24.mp3" length="57687328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode></item></channel></rss>