Beste 80s Nostalgia podcaster (2024)

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Episode 86 | Movie Night — The Halloween Tree — Part II 1:55:29

13d ago1:55:29

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Soul bargains, Samhain sensationalism, and the language of the gargoyles… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they explore even more cultural celebrations and institutions found in Ray Bradbury’s expressive pages including witchy wonders, creepy cathedrals, and deep, dark Mexican catacombs. Some of the show’s darkest rev…

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Episode 85 | Movie Night — The Halloween Tree — Part I 1:26:16

19d ago1:26:16

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Poetic peril, classic costumes, and the crisp air of autumn… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for their journey into the Undiscovered Country and parse out the wistful nostalgia found among the twirly, twisty branches of Halloween’s history. Buckle in as Ray Bradbury’s aching, heavy-handed prose guides us all on a dream-…

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Episode 84 | Spooky Special — Monster Mash 1:10:54

25d ago1:10:54

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Horrific house parties, sensual feasting, and Boris Karloff… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for a bloodcurdling bash as they recount the fascinating and frightful origins of everyone’s favorite Halloween novelty track, spooking its way into society amidst an upswing of mid-century dance fads and crazes. Get down as you…

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Episode 83 | Movie Night — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — Part II 2:27:26

1M ago2:27:26

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Grizzly reapers, manic moral commentary, and sneaky snozzberries… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for their THREE YEAR anniversary extravaganza as they theorize and fantasize their way through the darkest corners of Wonka’s (okay, mostly Roald Dahl’s) potentially not-so-pure imagination - complete with haunting real wor…

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Episode 82 | Movie Night — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — Part I 1:54:29

2M ago1:54:29

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Everlasting literary quips, Bavarian asteroids, and Pure Imagination… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they take you on your very own Golden Ticket tour behind the scenes of one of the pillars of the “Pretty Dark” genre and learn a little more about two of its founding fathers: Roald Dahl and Gene Wilder. Get a taste …

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Episode 81 | AYAOTD S2E4 — The Tale of the Thirteenth Floor 1:33:25

2M ago1:33:25

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Recurring cosmic phenomena, terrible toy testing, and triskaidekaphobia… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they settle into Are You Afraid of the Dark?’s second season by discussing society’s denial of the proverbial and literal “thirteenth floor,” the potential for intergalactic adoptive trauma, and the coming-of-age …

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Episode 80 | AYAOTD S2E3 — The Tale of Locker 22 1:36:41

2M ago1:36:41

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Birthday curses, chem lab terror, and rejection sensitive dysphoria… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for another round of Midnight Society mayhem as they get groovy with ‘60s slang, walk the graffitied hallways of their childhood, and even uncover some reported high school hauntings from this side of the TV screen. This…

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Episode 79 | Book Report — The Face on the Milk Carton 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

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Identity crises, lactose intolerance, and the Hare Krishna… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the back-to-school spirit for a good old fashioned mingling of history lesson and book report where they’ll investigate a well-meaning, if dark phenomenon that swept the country in the ‘80s – milk carton kids – via a controver…

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Episode 78 | Movie Night — Holes — Part II 2:18:06

3M ago2:18:06

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Sploosh, supernatural serendipity, and the “Troubled Teen" Industry… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids to celebrate and unpack what is, arguably, one of the best book-to-film adaptions ever created. This time, they’ll revel in magical, mystical romance, wax poetic about generational curses and cycles, plus build character…

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Episode 77 | Movie Night — Holes — Part I 1:26:22

4M ago1:26:22

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Holey euphemisms, storyboard solidarity, and... Donnie Darko?!? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the dusty desert of Camp Green Lake (21 years later!) where they dig up all kinds of exposition including production stories you’ve always wondered about, details on the cast and crew, and the importance of empowering chil…

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Episode 76 | AYAOTD S2E2 — The Tale of the Midnight Madness 1:51:04

4M ago1:51:04

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Flashlight flasks, Bram Stoker’s widow, and Dr. Nosferatu… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in another Midnight Society flashback where they reminisce on theatrical magic and “Fright Nights” gone by, revel in the glory (and grief) of early Germanic horror, and uncover every disturbing detail available about the legend of…

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Episode 75 | AYAOTD S2E1 — The Tale of the Final Wish 1:32:09

5M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Eye boogers, bedside weapons, and iron nests on the moon… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they gather ‘round the Midnight Society campfire to laud and applaud some of the darkest forgotten Grimm tales, get cozy with Jekyll and Hyde’s originator, and learn the eye-popping lore behind everyone’s favorite nighttime visi…

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Episode 74 | Hey Arnold! — Wheezin’ Ed 1:07:31

5M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Haunted islands, dreadful pennies, and idiotic scheming… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for a Saturday back in Hey Arnold!’s Hillwood as they break down one of Gerald’s true-blue urban legends involving a phlegm-hacking murderous figure and counterfeit buried treasure. Kalyn and Christian join Arnold and the gang, flas…

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Episode 73 | Movie Night — Cats Don’t Dance — Part II 1:53:23

6M ago1:53:23

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A Big and Loud villain, misremembered footprints, and the horrors of the Hayes Code… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids to unravel some of Hollywood’s best and brightest landmarks…and its darker chapters of censorship, racial tension, and child-star trauma. Laughing their way through one of the wittiest scripts they’ve dis…

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Episode 72 | Movie Night — Cats Don’t Dance — Part I 1:27:22

6M ago1:27:22

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Backlot kitties, Gene Kelly, and studio-executive dysfunction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they swing into the 1930s (by way of 1997) to understand the storied studio history and production lore that brought this musical mainstay into existence. Learn with them how, while times at Turner Feature Animation were to…

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Episode 71 | Movie Night — Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland — Part II 2:25:23

7M ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Dreamland predators, great expectations, and the rise and fall of the Nightmare King… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these punch-drunk ‘90s kids as they wrap up their journey into Slumberland/Nightmareland and the revolving door of creatives involved in its production throughout the 1980s – including the famed Sherman Brothers. From t…

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Episode 70 | Movie Night — Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland — Part I 1:24:03

8M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

Quiet On Set, flashy circus ads, and the dark side of animation history… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they confront some harsh realities and trace the origins of one of their most requested Movie Nights back through the late 19th and early 20th centuries via its creator – the dream-obsessed (and problematic) Winso…

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Episode 69 | CTCD S1E7 — King Ramses’ Curse / The Clutching Foot 2:05:47

8M ago2:05:47

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Mummified curses, the infamous Big Toe bandit, and lessons in Egyptology… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they seek to “return the slab” by unpacking some of Courage’s most talked-about and seemingly sinister segments. They’ll dive into ancient omens and confounding cases that brought Egyptian history to the Western …

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Episode 68 | CTCD S1E6 — The Duck Brothers / Shirley the Medium 1:42:05

9M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Grabby shadows, psychic hotline hi-jinx, and emotional alien encounters… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the land of Nowhere once again as they traipse through extra-terrestrial lore surrounding tractor beams and alien abDUCKtions, enjoy television psychic tropes, and explore the anti-hero elements present in so many…

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Episode 67 | Movie Night — Balto — Part II 1:55:26

9M ago1:55:26

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Narcissistic ne’er-do-wells, supposed Southern expressions, and makeshift northern lights… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for the final leg of their Balto-thon where they trek through voice-cast trivia and unpack every ounce of jaw-dropping peril, malignant personality disorders, and innocuous innuendo that made Balto …

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Episode 66 | A Hangout with Balto Writers David Steven Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman 2:06:11

9M ago2:06:11

2:06:11

Spielberg surreality, old-Hollywood caricatures, and blatantly honest lies… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Come along as these ‘90s kids get within one degree of Kevin Bacon by hanging with two of the legendary writers behind Balto (and a dozen other mind-blowing millennial favorites). Hear their origin stories, explore their shiniest memo…

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Episode 65 | Movie Night — Balto — Part I 1:31:44

10M ago1:31:44

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Questionable motives, an early American media frenzy, and Governor Bone… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning from an unexpected hiatus, these ‘90s kids are eager to get back in your ears recounting the true-life tale that served as inspiration behind Balto, the heroic 1925 Serum Run of Nome. Prepare your warmest blankets as they begin…

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2024 New Year’s Campfire Chat 57:54

10M ago57:54

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Hiatus explanations, a holiday recap, and some watch recommendations… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2023! As has become tradition, join your 90’s kid Ghost Hosts around the proverbial campfire to unpack where they’ve been this holiday season, discuss plans for 2024, and remind you how not-alone you are. Have a frightfull…

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Episode 64 | Movie Night — Casper — Part II 2:04:04

1y ago2:04:04

2:04:04

Haunting core memories, the limitations of primordial kool-aid, and that big Halloween dance in the sky… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Reaching the finish line in this Halloween season, these ‘90s kids reminisce on the plot of Casper with all of its perfect '90s charm, lament the need for their own Up-And-At-‘Em machine, and, inevitably, …

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Episode 63 | Movie Night — Casper — Part I 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

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Slapstick spookiness, Spielberg’s dualistic vision, and the earliest iterations of the friendliest ghost… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Leading into another glorious Halloween, these ‘90s kids introduce Casper – a Pretty Dark icon – to the podcast and provide a timeline of his 80+ years of friendly haunting, then go behind the scenes to u…

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Episode 62 | Hey Arnold! — Friday the 13th 1:17:22

1y ago1:17:22

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Schoolyard superstitions, problematic fifth graders, and the luckiest unluckiest day of them all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! On this special, spooky October Friday the 13th, these ‘90s kids take on a classic Nickelodeon episode and immerse themselves in the ancient (and not so ancient) origins of alllll of the superstitions you know an…

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Episode 61 | Spooky Special — Michael Jackson’s Thriller 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

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Classic horror nods, looping big-screen / reality parallels, and the monster inside us all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! For their SECOND podcast-iversary, these ‘90s kids explore the production story behind the heart-stopping, groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that is Thriller, discuss some deeper themes and potential misgivings from M…

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Episode 60 | CTCD S1E5 — Night of the Weremole / Mother’s Day 1:40:30

1y ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Ancient werewolf lore, Sisyphean games of Whack-A-Mole, and the unfortunate reality of generational curses… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their Courage binge, these ‘90s kids learn the origin of the ol’ “hair of the dog” cure, brush up on their understanding of lycanthropy, and tip-toe toward the emotional horrors that made Eus…

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Episode 59 | Movie Night — The Watcher in the Woods — Part II 2:01:03

1y ago2:01:03

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Mirrored realities, Milk-Carton-worthy disappearances, and portals to dimensions unknown… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their conclusion of this messy movie night, these ‘90s kids explore the labyrinth of connections between the novel and the film, get into the nitty gritty of some of the biggest horror conventions and jump scares, and…

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Episode 58 | Movie Night — The Watcher in the Woods — Part I 1:10:59

1y ago1:10:59

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Birthday woes, divergent visions, and a whole lot of horror clichés… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part 1 of a somewhat obscure movie night, these ‘90s kids boldly aim their flashlights at Disney’s buried young-adult-horror blunder that ushered in the '80s, gear up to better understand its many fabled AND released endings, and most of …

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Episode 57 | Movie Night — Once Upon A Forest 1:43:15

1y ago1:43:15

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Fatal fumes, living funerals, and PEAK childhood separation anxiety… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this week’s movie night, these ‘90s kids immerse themselves in animated existentialism, ponder the ripple effects of littering on the highway, and of course, unpack THAT infamously tragic toxic gas scene. Have a frightfully nostalgic memo…

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Episode 56 | CTCD S1E4 — The Demon in the Mattress / Freaky Fred 1:46:23

1+ y ago1:46:23

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Exorcist epiphanies, rhyming inner-monologues, and a predisposition to be…naughty… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most popular Courage venture to date, these ‘90s kids whip out some 1970s horror comparisons, remind their dear Darklings that personal autonomy and emotional safety trump the social norms of hospitality, and attempt t…

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Episode 55 | CTCD S1E3 — Courage Meets Bigfoot / Hothead 1:36:47

1+ y ago1:36:47

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Experimental institutes, childhood hyper-vigilance, and an amorphous Nowherian mob… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Getting back to their Cartoon Network fixation, these ‘90s kids explore the origins of Bigfoot and his surprisingly heartwarming presence in Nowhere, remember an America that left pies cooling in their windowsills, and get spo…

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Episode 54 | Zeke the Plumber & Other Summer Camp Scaries 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

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Camp-y summertime tropes, tales of a reformed tomboy, and a plunger-wielding dream stalker… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In response to serious Darkling demand, these ‘90s kids rewind back to Nickelodeon’s heyday to revisit the gruesome legend of Zeke the Plumber from Salute Your Shorts, confront toxic truths from Kalyn’s girlhood, and e…

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Episode 53 | CTCD S1E2 — The Shadow of Courage / Dr. LeQuack, Amnesia Specialist 1:33:14

1+ y ago1:33:14

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Sleep paralysis demons, snake oil salesmen, and one shadow’s dreams of show business… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Jumping back into their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids spend some time learning terrifying lore about shadow people, confront the reality that not all medical practitioners can deliver on their promises, and relive many of th…

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Episode 52 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster — Part II 2:29:27

1+ y ago2:29:27

2:29:27

Nervous appliance breakdowns, Peter Lorre impersonations, and the legend of Narcissus… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Wrapping up their most requested Movie Night with a DOOZY of an episode, these ‘90s kids pay tribute to the talented voice cast, rant about planned obsolescence, and find answers to their generation’s lingering questions ab…

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Episode 51 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster — Part I 1:13:24

1+ y ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The intersection of sci-fi and poetry, storied CalArts secrets, and palpable existential dread… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most requested Movie Night yet, these ‘90s kids begin to confront their own repressed memories of Sundance’s first animated film as they learn its harrowing production story, unpack its notorious ties to D…

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Episode 50 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody Gray of CTCD — Part II 1:42:01

1+ y ago1:42:01

1:42:01

Zeitgeist contributions, fan theories answered, and a love letter to the horror genre… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! To wrap up an exciting hangout, these ‘90s kids continue to gush about fiction with their favorite Courage the Cowardly Dog alums - head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. In this installment, they learn w…

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Episode 49 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody Gray of CTCD – Part I 2:05:12

1+ y ago2:05:12

2:05:12

Lyrical lifestyles, spooky synchronicity, and the importance of creative collaboration… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first ever hangout episode, these ‘90s kids wax poetic with two Courage the Cowardly Dog alums—head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. Join them as they reminisce on behind-the-scenes memories, s…

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Episode 48 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part II 1:18:03

1+ y ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Criminal underworlds, tales of a tomboy, and Disney villain violence… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their discussion on this shining gem from Disney’s dark age, these ‘90s kids learn way more about the mob than they expected, bemoan wealth inequality, psychoanalyze some of the era’s most memorable characters, and revisit the em…

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Episode 47 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part I 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

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Dickensian sentiments, carefree ne’er-do-wells, and sparkly '80s songs... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Diving headfirst into the notorious Disney Dark Ages, these ‘90s kids tell the production story behind this surprisingly dark adaptation, seek to understand the years just before Disney’s fated Renaissance, and ponder how it always mana…

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Episode 46 | CTCD S1E1 – A Night at the Katz Motel / Cajun Granny Stew 1:42:46

1+ y ago1:42:46

1:42:46

A smooth talking cat, Loony Tune-y antics, and some Psycho parallels... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first episode of this much anticipated Season Binge of everyone’s favorite cowardly dog, these ‘90s kids leave no vacancies as they refresh our collective core memories of two iconic Courage villains, and appreciate the blend of cl…

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Episode 45 | Hey Arnold! – Ghost Bride 1:48:50

1+ y ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Inappropriate headstones, murder ballads, and schoolyard sexism... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to the familiar urban legends of Hey Arnold!, these ‘90s kids seek to dig up and understand the chilling lore that potentially inspired one of the darkest episodes of millennial television. Join them as they hack away at their own ig…

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Episode 44 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An Introduction — Part II 1:16:56

1+ y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Eccentric ideals, fan theories, and lessons in emotional intelligence... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! As a preamble to their upcoming season binge, these ‘90s kids dip their toes into the mature, macabre, and downright depression-era themes found within the fabric of John Dilworth's slanted stories. Designed to subvert expectations both …

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Episode 43 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An Introduction – Part I 1:15:36

2y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Laugh attacks, infected eggs, and some otherworldly dilly-dallying... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In preparation for a much anticipated Season Binge, these ‘90s kids pull back the curtain on one of the darkest shows in millennial memory by exploring the history of Cartoon Network (plus it’s philosophy compared to Nickelodeon’s), the pse…

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Episode 42 | Pinocchio – Part II 1:47:56

2y ago1:47:56

1:47:56

Infinite guilt trips, innocence lost, and a donkey trafficking scheme... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first episode of 2023, these ‘90s kids close the book on pop culture’s most renowned puppet (through both the novel and the Disney film), explore the social and political context from which the original story emerged, and follow…

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2023 New Year's Campfire Chat 46:49

2y ago46:49

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Listener questions, recapping some favorites, and pranks that got too real… Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2022! Gather ‘round the campfire with these ‘90s kids for an unscripted, barely filtered chat about life in 2022 and where things are headed (with the show and with their mental health) in 2023. Here’s wishing you an…

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Episode 41 | Pinocchio – Part I 1:58:04

2y ago1:58:04

1:58:04

Ghostly crickets, the first ever villain song, and a serial that scarred a generation... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their holiday tradition of honoring far-too-lifelike toys, these ‘90s kids return to the foundations of children’s entertainment with one of Disney’s most beloved (and most harrowing) tales, compare and contras…

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Episode 40 | AYAOTD S1E13 — The Tale of the Pinball Wizard 1:51:29

2y ago1:51:29

1:51:29

Video game vocabulary, now-defunct shopping malls, and the nefarious nature of pinball... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the finale of their first Season Binge, these ‘90s kids set out to save the princess, best the baddies, and explore other gaming tropes that have encoded themselves into the millennial mind. Insert your coins here and…

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Episode 39 | Movie Night — We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story 2:01:31

2y ago2:01:31

2:01:31

Emotional radios, “Brain Draining” powers, and a spectacular circus of fear... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Thanksgiving weekend tribute, these ‘90s kids “roll back the rock” of this dinosaur story and time travel with a wish-granting ship captain, learn some lessons from the far future, and explore the psyche of a misunderstood …

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