Episodes

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April 25, 2023

Big (1988) vs. Twins (1988): Part 2

"Big" and "Twins" are two of the most beloved movies of the year 1988! The have an incredible amount of fun and charm, but are they perfect? In this second of a two-part episode we discuss our personal issues with these movies, we also dive deep on trivia and ultimately give our final judgment! So grab your "Born to Be Bad" t-shirts, practice up on "Heart and Soul", and we'll meet you at the Zoltar machine! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...
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April 18, 2023

Big (1988) vs. Twins (1988): Part 1

As we begin our celebration of the summer of 1988, we remember that this was the year that Tom Hanks became THE Tom Hanks! It was also the year that saw Arnold Schwarzenegger star in his first mainstream comedy (or was it?)! This week we invite you to join us as we look back upon these beloved comedies, discussing the inception of both and the crazy possible casts of both. Yakety Yak, don't talk back! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
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April 13, 2023

The Best James Bond Girls: A Draft

Pay attention, 00s... Ever since Ursula Andress' character "Honey Rider" emerged out of the crystal blue Jamaican waters in 1963's "Dr. No", fans of the James Bond movies have debated which of the "Bond Girls" was the best. This week, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the release of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel "Casino Royale", we are joined by 3 other of our favorite podcasts to discuss and rank the best of the James Bond girls from almost 40 years of films. Jeff "Jaws" Johnson fr...
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April 4, 2023

Raising Arizona (1987) vs. The Big Lebowski (1998): Part 2

This week, if you're not into the whole brevity thing, we dive back into two Coen brothers comedy classics, one from the 80s and one from the 90s. Join us as we discuss the production of both movies, tons of behind the scenes trivia, and our final judgement on which movie we each enjoy more. We also discuss some interesting movements in the motion picture industry around the time of each release. Be sure and let us know what movie you like better, but remember, its just like, your opinion, man!...
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March 28, 2023

Raising Arizona (1987) vs. The Big Lebowski (1998): Part 1

In 1987 Joel and Ethan Coen released one the biggest cult comedies of the 80s. Then a little over 10 years later, they released one of the biggest cult comedies of the 90s (with a Best Picture Oscar in between)! Join us as we discuss the story behind both of these classics, the cast that made them funny and dropping quotes along the way. Well...okay then! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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March 21, 2023

Top 5 Songs of 1988!

1988 was the year that the Cold War began to thaw, when the Reagan era ended and the Bush era began. It was also the year where the USA lost in Olympic basketball for the first time, Kirk Gibson won the World Series with one swing and Mike Tyson was the baddest man on the planet. It's hard to believe that 1988 was 35 years ago, but it's even harder to whittle down the music of 1988 to a Top 5 list! Join Jason and Dee as we do our best to choose the best of a year where the King of Pop still rei...
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March 14, 2023

Billy Joel's "An Innocent Man" (1983): Track by Track!

When Billy Joel reemerged after his divorce in 1983 with his album "An Innocent Man", he was dating a super model (more than one, actually) and feeling like a teenager. This personal joy was reflected in this album. Not only was it he biggest selling album but it was also an homage to the music of his youth. Join us and special guest John Reid of the 30something Movie Podcast as we breakdown each song track by track! We'll also tell you a story about Christie Lee! Advertising Inquiries: https:/...
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March 7, 2023

A Billy Joel History to 1983: Pianos, Pills and Uptown Girls

Billy Joel is one of the few artists that is as big today as he was in the 70s. His rise to fame, however, was not an easy one. His history is littered with broken relationships, financial woes and even a couple of suicide attempts. Join us this week along with our friend John Reid of the 30something Movie Podcast as we discuss Billy Joel's history up to 1983. Come back on Thursday to hear us discuss "An Innocent Man" track by track! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...
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Feb. 28, 2023

Lionel Richie's "Can't Slow Down" (1983): Track by Track

After years of success within the 70s funk group the Commodores, Lionel Richie reached superstar status in the 1980s with his album "Can't Slow Down". This album sold 20 million copies and produced 5 top ten hits with songs like "All Night Long", "Stuck on You" and "Hello". Well my friends the time has come to join us as we go track by track discussing one of the biggest selling albums of the 1984. Come with us to party, karamu, fiesta forever! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
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Feb. 21, 2023

The Outsiders (1983) vs. Rumble Fish (1983): Part 2

Francis Ford Coppola started and finished his Tulsa movies in 1983. This year they reach their 40th anniversary. Join us as we continue our discussion covering stories surrounding the cast of "Rumble Fish", more stories from the production of both movies and our final judgement deciding which movie is best. Do it for Johnny! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb. 14, 2023

The Outsiders (1983) vs. Rumble Fish (1983): Part 1

In the mid sixties a young girl named Suzy Hinton wrote a story about teenage gangs in her school. The story, published while she was just 18, went on to create the Young Adult genre and sell millions of books. In 1983, "The Outsiders" was made under the direction of superstar director Francis Ford Coppola and assembled maybe the greatest young cast in movie history. Also that year, Coppola stays in Tulsa and continues his use of that young cast creating what some refer to as his masterpiece. Jo...
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Feb. 7, 2023

Groundhog Day (1993) vs. Multiplicity (1996): PT 2

Bill Murray and Michael Keaton were powerhouse men of comedy in the 80s and 90s. They combined with Harold Ramis to give us two great comedies with a science fiction flare in the 1990s. Join us this week as we give you the stories behind each movie and give our "sure as heckfire" final judgment on which movie is best! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb. 2, 2023

Groundhog Day (1993) vs. Multiplicity (1996): Part 1

Director, writer, actor, and producer extrordinaire Harold Ramis gave us several great comedies in the 1980s and 1990s! Today on Groundhog Day, we begin Season 4 by diving into two of his best comedies! Both movies share not only the same director but also the same leading lady, lots of the same cast and crew with two historic comedic actors. Wake up campers, put your booties on and join us for GROUNDHOG DAY (and Multiplicity)! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...