Episodes

June 14, 2025

590: "Do ya feel lucky... punk?" | Repo Man (1984)

Buckle up, weirdos—this week we’re cruising into the irradiated heart of 1984’s Repo Man , a punk-fueled odyssey of car repossession, government conspiracies, alien corpses, and existential dread… all wrapped in a glowing Che...

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June 11, 2025

589: "Insurance Doesn’t Cover Apocalypse" | 12 Monkeys (1995)

Strap in, slap on your tinfoil hat, and squint through the splinters of time, because we’re unraveling the brain-bending, plague-drenched, chrono-chaotic fever dream that is 12 Monkeys (1995). This ain't your grandma’s time t...

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June 4, 2025

588: "Stampede!!!" | Jumanji (1995)

Grab the dice and watch out for monkeys, because we’re diving headfirst into the stampede of sound, spectacle, and emotional storytelling that is Jumanji (1995). It’s a jungle-in-a-box, people! Vines through the ceiling, carn...

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May 28, 2025

587: "From now on that's how you drive!" | Bad Boys (1995)

Buckle up, check your badges, and crank that Inner Circle track—we’re diving back into the bullet-riddled, wisecrack-packed chaos of Bad Boys (1995). It's the full Michael Bay treatment: slo-mo shootouts, gratuitous gun fight...

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May 24, 2025

586: "All for One — and One More Time" | The Three Musketeers (1993)

Grab your swords, dust off your Bryan Adams albums, and unsheath your sense of nostalgia—our 10th anniversary rewatch takes us back to The Three Musketeers (1993), a film we couldn’t resist the first time and love even more n...

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May 21, 2025

585: "The only Stardust I want is in Rogue One" | Showgirls (1995)

Strut with us through the neon-lit fantasy of Showgirls , where ambition grinds against excess under the hot lights of the Vegas strip. We’re diving into this Paul Verhoeven-directed spectacle of sex, satire, and shattered dr...

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May 14, 2025

584: "Tommy Want Wingy" | Tommy Boy (1995)

Step into the rustbelt boardrooms and brake pad warehouses of Tommy Boy , where slapstick meets sincerity under the flickering lights of a family-run auto parts empire. We’re diving into this Chris Farley–driven blend of hear...

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May 5, 2025

583: "My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I *am* the President." | The Am…

Walk with us through the West Wing and into the heart of The American President , where romance meets realpolitik under the soft glow of the White House. We’re diving into this Aaron Sorkin-penned blend of idealism, charm, an...

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April 23, 2025

582: "I'm tired of being alone" | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week, we're watching Leaving Las Vegas , a film that doesn’t ask for redemption, only recognition. Nicolas Cage gives us Ben, unraveling with grace and fire, while Elisabeth Shue’s Sera offers a love that doesn’t try to ...

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April 20, 2025

581: "I'll Podcast Anything That Moves!" | Blue Velvet (1986)

Draw the curtains and lean in close as we descend into the dreamy, disquieting world of Blue Velvet. For our 10th anniversary rewatch, we’ll peel back the facade of small-town America to explore the shadows underneath—desire,...

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April 19, 2025

580: "You found the beat" | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Pick up your instruments as we dive into the decades-spanning score of Mr. Holland's Opus . We’ll explore the poignant journey of a composer who puts his magnum opus on hold for a teaching career, the profound, evolving impac...

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April 9, 2025

579: "One of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days" | Forget Paris (…

This week, we're grabbing a courtside seat and catching a flight back to Forget Paris. There's the often-comedic chaos of married life, the clever friends-at-a-restaurant framing device, and that signature Billy Crystal charm...

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April 2, 2025

578: "Only Love" | Don Juan DeMarco (1995)

This week, we’re slipping into a silk mask and diving into Don Juan DeMarco . We’ll be exploring its romantic fantasy vibes, the dreamlike storytelling, and that irresistible Depp-Brando dynamic. Is it a charming tale of pass...

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March 28, 2025

A quick announcement

Hey everybody! I'm sharing a quick announcement in case you've noticed our release schedule getting a bit off lately and you don't follow us on any social media. I was notified a few weeks ago that the role in my school distr...

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March 26, 2025

577: "$9,104. I counted it... twice." | Empire Records (1995)

This week, we’re headed to Empire Records and they're open 'til midnight. We’ll be celebrating its cult classic status and ultimate 90s vibes, but also taking a closer look at its chaotic charm and depiction of youth rebellio...

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March 19, 2025

576: "Poetry is its own reward" | Dangerous Minds (1995)

This week, we're taking on Dangerous Minds . We'll be examining its powerful message and 90s nostalgia, but also questioning its depiction of students and whether it perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Does it inspire, or does i...

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March 17, 2025

575: "I'm your density" | Back to the Future (1985)

Great Scott! Ten years?! To celebrate a decade of podcasting, we're firing up the DeLorean and revisiting the timeless classic, Back to the Future ! Join us as we explore the 80s magic, the 50s nostalgia, and the time-traveli...

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March 12, 2025

574: "Who's Duress??" | Clueless (1995)

As if... you won't want to miss this one! Join us as we dive into Amy Heckerling’s Clueless, navigating high school hierarchies, makeover montages, and the eternal debate over whether it’s better to be a Betty or a Baldwin. D...

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March 5, 2025

573: "Second Suitor..." | Mallrats (1995)

We're hitting the food court! Join us as we dive into Kevin Smith's Mallrats , exploring teen angst, comic book obsession, and the existential dread of the back of a Volkswagen. Did you enjoy the episode? Don’t forget to hit ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

572: "I'll be right here" | ET: The Extra-terrestrial (1982)

Join us as we revisit a classic from our archives for our anniversary episode: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial! This time, we're joined by special guest Padraig, one of our Patreon Co-Executive Producers, for his very first viewin...

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Feb. 26, 2025

"That'll do, pig" | Babe (1995)

Remember when a pig could change the world? We do! Dust off your memories and join us for a nostalgic trip back to the farm with "Babe." Prepare for a heartwarming journey that'll leave you saying, "That'll do!" Did you enjoy...

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Feb. 20, 2025

570: "Casper the Friendly Snow Day" | Casper (1995)

Step into Whipstaff Manor with us as we revisit Casper (1995), the ghostly ‘90s classic that made us all wonder—was Casper just friendly , or was he seriously crushing on Christina Ricci? Tune in… if you dare (but, like, in a...

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Feb. 12, 2025

569: "It’s not history, it’s Disntory" | Pocahontas (1995)

Paint with all the colors of nostalgia as we journey back to 1995 and revisit Pocahontas! From its stunning animation to its unforgettable soundtrack, we’re diving deep into the Disney classic that aimed to tell a historical ...

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Feb. 6, 2025

568: "I Spent the Night With Stretch Armstrong" | Toy Story (1995)

To infinity and beyond! We’re taking a nostalgic trip back to 1995 to revisit the movie that changed animation forever— Toy Story ! Join us as we dive into the world of Woody, Buzz, and the gang, and discuss why this Pixar cl...

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