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Tripp and Andrew Laino have been watching movies together since 1992, and making fun of them together since 1999, when a rainy afternoon of babysitting turned into 8 straight hours of cheesy science fiction, popcorn and jokes. Raised on a strict diet of 80s adventure, action, comedy and drama, the p…

Tripp and Andrew Laino


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    4.8 from 51 ratings Listeners of Dissecting The 80s that love the show mention: new order, 80s, brothers, movies, fellas, charming, film, seen, witty, future, watch, crazy, hilarious, discovered, bad, guys, hosts, engaging, bring, review.


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    The Dissecting the 80s podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who loves 80s movies and wants to relive the nostalgia of that era. As a late era Gen-Xer, I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode of this podcast since its inception. Even though I wasn't there for the actual release of these movies, I have delved deep into their back catalog and have been entertained by their insightful analysis and research. Tripp and Andrew, the hosts of the show, bring differing perspectives and their comedic banter is long-winded but always hilarious.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is their willingness to explore films from my childhood exclusively. It's rare to find a podcast that focuses solely on this era of cinema. Moreover, they look at these movies through a modern lens and don't shy away from calling out outdated stereotypes and tropes. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, this aspect really resonates with me and I greatly appreciate their honesty.

    On the downside, there are no major drawbacks to this podcast. However, one thing that could be improved is the occasional meandering nature of their reviews. Sometimes they go off on tangents or get sidetracked in their comedic roads which can detract from the main topic. Nonetheless, their entertaining style still keeps listeners engaged despite these minor detours.

    In conclusion, The Dissecting the 80s podcast is an absolute must-listen for fans of 80s movies. The hosts' intelligence, charm, and engaging manner make each episode fun and informative. Their encyclopedic movie knowledge allows them to provide insider information while still sounding like your best friends at the bar discussing your favorite films. Whether you're an 80s enthusiast or just love comedy in general, this podcast is definitely worth your time. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey through the epic era in cinema!



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    #298 Say Anything (Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 2:39


    We're on hiatus here on the main feed, but we're still keeping to our Patreon schedule for April and June! Our next flick is Cameron Crowe's coming-of-age classic: Say Anything... Hear us get into a legitimate fight about this movie being #problematic! (It is not. I write the copy, so I determine this - Tripp).  “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Hocus Pocus, Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #297 Hocus Pocus (CLIP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 7:29


    We're on hiatus here on the main feed, but we're still keeping to our Patreon schedule for April and June! Andrew's pick is Hocus Pocus! Does Tripp still not vibe with this movie? Is Thackery Binx the weirdest name possible? Find out at Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for this episode, plus hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Hocus Pocus, Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #295 Vegas Vacation (Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 6:06


    A Note: We do spoil a major part of David Copperfield's Vegas show in this. Vegas! Vegas! Vegas! It's our last episode before the paternity hiatus, and we're discussing a Laino family classic, and a not-great movie that we love deeply: Vegas Vacation! What's the kayfabe of Siegfried and Roy? Why isn't Audrey working at a strip club? How great is Wayne Newton in this!? Want to hear the rest? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Vegas Vacation, Chevy Chase, Las Vegas, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #294 Back to the Future III

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 93:20


      All this and more! It's Tripp's Pick for Favorites-bruary 2025: Back to the Future III! For some reason, we did these movies 5 years apart: 2015, 2020 and now 2025! Did this instill Tripp's love of westerns? Mary Steenburgen is CRAZY horny for Doc, Michael J. Fox is channeling Clint Eastwood and we have a real lovefest for this silly three-quel! All this and more! Looking for #291 A Nightmare Before Christmas? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Back to the Future III, Doc Brown, Michael J. Fox, Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #293 Batman Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 109:31


    It's our mom's least favorite movie, Batman Returns! Michelle Pfeiffer causes Andrew's awakening, Danny DeVito is a true horror, and Keaton is...barely in the movie! Hear Andrew gush and Tripp appreciate Tim Burton's second Batman flick. All this and more! Looking for #291 A Nightmare Before Christmas? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Batman Returns, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Paul Reubens, Tim Burton, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #292 Pee Wee's Big Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 80:52


    Tim Burton's first film, Pee Wee's Big Adventure turns 40 this year, so what better way to kick off 2025? He's a loner, Dottie, a Rebel, and he's at the heart of this delightfully absurd comedy. How old is PeeWee? Is this our most Sketch-forward movie in year? All this and more! Looking for #287 Alien? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: PeeWee, Paul Reubens, Tim Burton, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #291 Gremlins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 106:23


    It's a true Christmas classic turning 40, so we had to go visit Bedford! Do these rules make any sense? What miracle saved us from the way too dark script version of this? How great is Dick Miller? All this and more! Looking for #287 Alien? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Gremlins, Joe Dante, Judge Reinhold, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #290 Bloodsport

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 86:00


    Our long-delayed Listener Request Month finale is here: Jean-Claude Van Damme's testosterone-fueled, wrestling tinged insanity: Bloodsport! Andrew hates a movie Tripp loved, secret salt, a very confusing tournament schedule/structure, inexplicable plot structure, is Jean-Claude AWOL? All this and more! Looking for #287 Alien? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bloodsport, kumite, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #289 Delirious

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 86:51


    Happy Thanksgiving, here's your second helping of Candy-ed Yams: Delirious! What is Candy so into this lady? What's the best part about living in a soap opera world? Plus, we discuss all the dum things we'd do with a magic typewriter! All this and more! Looking for #287 Alien? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Delirious, John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #288 Nothing But Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 101:01


    We kicked off Candy-ed Yams with a completely incomprehensible movie: Nothing But Trouble! What are we even doing here? Why on earth would Dan Aykroyd bite off so much for his first directorial effort? Why is he wearing a dick nose and a sloppy nightmare monster? All this and more! Looking for #287 Alien? It's on Patreon, along with more than 25 additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Nothing But Trouble, Demi Moore, Chevy Chase, The Substance, Dan Aykroyd, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #287 Alien

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 93:56


    We're wrapping up our Spooktacular with an absolute masterpiece: Alien! Tripp urges Sigourney to abandon the cat, we gush over set design and talk about The Great Movie Ride for the 200th time. All this and more! Want to hear the rest? It's on Patreon, along with more than TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!) It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Alien, Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Xenomorph, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #286 Wes Craven's New Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 102:28


    This episode brings us to the end of Freddie month, with a 30th anniversary celebration of Wes Craven's New Nightmare, aka Scream Zero. How did a movie this weird get a greenlight (that's a good thing!), B Roll of real disasters, Andrew hates Tripp's opinions on Heather Langenkamp, Freddie gets scary again!  All this and more! Looking for #282 The Gate? It's on Patreon, along with more than TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Nightmare on Elm Street, Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger, Heather Langenkamp, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #285 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 86:17


    We're celebrating the 40th birthday of Horror Icon Freddy Krueger with the original Nightmare on Elm Street! How do we feel about less silly Freddy? Why does he run like that?!!?! Tripp dares criticize Heather Langenkamp and Andrew gets furious. All this and more! Looking for #282 The Gate? It's on Patreon, along with more than TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Nightmare on Elm Street, Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger, Heather Langenkamp, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #284 Scream for Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 82:15


    We're rounding out the main part of Listener Request Month with Scream for Help, an oddball horror flick! What's with the movie-of-the-week vibes? What on earth is this John Paul Jones score? Does no one know how a lighter works?  All this and more! Looking for #282 The Gate? It's on Patreon, along with more than TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Scream for Help, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #283 Saturday the 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 72:00


    A movie with a perfect episode release date: Saturday the 14th! We kick off Listener Request Month with a strange duck of a movie. Why this title for THIS kind of spoof? What is Tambor doing, exactly? How is a movie THIS short feeling SO long?! All this and more! Looking for #282 The Gate? It's on Patreon, along with more than TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: Saturday the 14th, Spoof, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #282 The Gate SAMPLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 3:52


    It's Listener Request Month! We're coming hot out of the gate with the 1987 too-scary-for-kids flick: The Gate! How great are these effects? What the heck is with Terry's whole vibe? Why is this man driving a dog corpse around town? Why does a portal to hell just pop up in this backyard? All this and more! Want to hear the rest? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.  Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: The Gate, Stephen Dorff, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #281 A League of Their Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 106:52


    Baseball month rounds third and heads for home with the cable classic A League of Their Own! Is this the last '80s-esque Hanks Yell TM on screen? Did Geena Davis throw the game? Tripp reveals a long-held movie grudge, and both brothers pledge to try to kill each other during any competition. All this and more! Looking for #277, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, League of Their Own, Baseball, Rosie O'Donnell, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #280 Major League (FIXED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 102:57


    It's baseball month! Here in the dog days of August, we're jumping in with Major League! What happened to the raunchy sports comedy? Is baseball the most film-ic sport? Why isn't there more Wesley Snipes? What the HELL is up with this romance subplot? All this and more! Looking for #277, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Wesley Snipes, Charlie Sheen, Major League, Baseball, Tom Berenger, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #280 Major League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 71:34


    It's baseball month! Here in the dog days of August, we're jumping in with Major League! What happened to the raunchy sports comedy? Is baseball the most film-ic sport? Why isn't there more Wesley Snipes? What the HELL is up with this romance subplot? All this and more! Looking for #277, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Wesley Snipes, Charlie Sheen, Major League, Baseball, Tom Berenger, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    Listener Request Month 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 110:50


    It's listener request month! You have until August 15th at midnight. Call 856-347-7328 (DISSECT) and leave us your name, where you're calling from and the movie you want to see us cover! Time's running out!

    #279 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 110:50


    Eddie Murphy slides right back into Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F! Netflix has released on the best Legacy-quels of all time, maybe? Lots of practical effects and stunts, and Eddie is great! However, MORE JUDGE REINHOLD DAMN IT! Get those Listener Request Month calls in! You have until August 15th at midnight. Call 856-347-7328 (DISSECT) and leave us your name, where you're calling from and the movie you want to see us cover! All this and more! Looking for #277, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Beverly Hills Cop, Axel, Axel F, Axel Foley, Netflix, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #278 Beverly Hills Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 103:31


    An action-comedy classic celebrates its 40th anniversary, and it's return to the big-ish screen: Beverly Hills Cop! How great is Eddie Murphy? Or this whole cast, for that matter! Do they use the song too much? More Judge Reinhold, dang it! All this and more! Looking for #277, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FIVE additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Beverly Hills Cop, Axel, Axel F, Axel Foley, Netflix, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #277 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (CLIP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 3:34


    One of our childhood favorites turns 35 this year, and we're celebrating by discussing the ways Wayne Szalinski's shrink ray would absolutely blow up the world economy (plus, Antie, French class and giant cheerios/oatmeal cream pies). All this and more! Want to hear the rest of this episode? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Rick Moranis, Honey, I shrunk the kids, Disney, quark, shrink, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #276 Johnny Handsome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 90:18


    The Month of John concludes with Johnny Handsome, a bizarre Walter Hill directed, Mickey Rourke star vehicle where he gets a new face! What on earth is this movie? Is Lance Henriksen the king of scuzzy villains? Did he live in New Orleans for like a decade for all these scuzzy NoLa villain turns? Plus, Mickey Rourke is a babe. All this and more! Looking for #272, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Mickey Rourke, Johnny Handsome, Morgan Freeman, Lance Henriksen, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

    #275 Johnny Dangerously

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 88:58


    It's our latest theme month, the month of John, and we're kicking off with the delightful spoof: Johnny Dangerously! Amy Heckerling's three classics, spoofing a dead genre, Disney rides teaching us about gangster films, Keaton absolutely killing it, and some real live-action cartoon zaniness! All this and more! Looking for #272, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Keywords: Michael Keaton, Keaton, Johnny Dangerously, Peter Boyle, Spoof, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast, beetlejuice

    #274 Drop Dead Fred

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 90:24


    It's the conclusion of I-May-Ginary Friends Month, easily the worst theme month in the history of this podcast! We're visiting with Drop Dead Fred and asking a lot of questions, like: WHO IS THIS MOVIE FOR?! WHY ARE IMAGINARY FRIENDS SUCH ASSHOLES? Why is Carrie Fisher so chill about this enormous tragedy that happens!? What's Phoebe Cates arc supposed to be?! All this and more! Looking for #272, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #273 Little Monsters (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 109:14


    Boy oh boy, how on earth did I watch this SO much as a kid? It's a truly wretched Howie Mandel feature, Little Monsters! Why are the monsters so scary? Why is the underworld lit through 3D glasses? How bad are the Savage bros? All this and more! Looking for #272, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar? It's on Patreon, along with TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all just $5 per month! AND you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    CLIP #272 To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 6:45


    The conclusion of the not-sweaty-at-all Andrew Programs the Show in the Month of April: APTSITMOA! We're watching a '90s movie about three Drag Queens changing a small town, with a buckwildly long title: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Wanna hear the rest of this episode, plus TWENTY FOUR additional episodes (More than 35 hours of content!)? It's all on Patreon for just $5 per month! ANDS you can listen on your favorite podcast app, including Spotify.   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #271Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 112:42


    It's the not-sweaty-at-all Andrew Programs the Show in the Month of April: APTSITMOA! We're watching a '90s movie about to be remade: Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead! No, not Tyra Banks and Nicole Ritchie, it's Christina Applegate and scream queen Danielle Harris! What are the rules of this movie? How is she not getting caught? What's up with her brother's flip flopping? Is this the best gravestone gag of all time? All this and more! Looking for episode 267? It's The Poseidon Adventure and it's on Patreon!   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #270 Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 89:02


    It's the not-sweaty-at-all Andrew Programs the Show in the Month of April: APTSITMOA! We're starting with an underseen slasher in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. Is hiring Jan De Bont for one scene the greatest idea for production value ever conceived? How buckwild is this performance from Susan Tyrell?! All this and more! Looking for episode 267? It's The Poseidon Adventure and it's on Patreon!   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #269 Captain Ron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 93:45


    Russel-Mania 2: Oops no Carpenters ends with Captain Ron, a weird boating movie new to both of us!   Would this be better with Kurt as the Family Man role? Why isn't this just Summer Rental? Did Kurt forget he wasn't playing Snake Plissken? (Does Plissken have two consecutive Ss because his first name is snake?) All this and more!   Looking for episode 267? It's The Poseidon Adventure and it's on Patreon!   Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #268 Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 101:46


    Something went awry with the time circuits on this Leap Day and now we can jump to the past – well we always do that, but a DIFFERENT past! Russel-Mania 2: Oops no Carpenters starts right now with the underseen gem: Breakdown! Kurt gets caught up in a scheme! Things get sweaty! You don't know who to trust! Plus, a cavalcade of character actors! All this and more! Looking for episode 267? It's The Poseidon Adventure and it's on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #267 The Poseidon Adventure CLIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 6:52


    Hey folks - we're going to be a few days late for the normally scheduled episode from today (should be up Thursday!) so we wanted to post this to tide you over a few days. Something went awry with the time circuits on this fine Leap Day and we've jumped to the past - well we always do that, but a DIFFERENT past! It's the disaster-piece: The Poseidon Adventure! How great are these sets? Is this movie one of the all-time sweatiest? How lovely is Shelley Winters? Plus, a cavalcade of character actors! All this and more! Looking for the rest of the episode? It's on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #266 Goodfellas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 118:30


    As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster. One of the all-time great opening lines, and miracle of miracles, Andrew didn't hate one of Tripp's all-time favorite movies! Hear us gush over the long takes, incredible performances and top-tier filmmaking! All this and more! Looking for episode #262? It's our Nickelodeon Spectacular, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #265 The Addams Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 102:02


    Finger snaps! It's the Addams Family for Andrew's Favorites-bruary pick! How great are Gomez and Morticia? Does Tripp's idea to improve this movie make it better (yes)? How is this movie so Tim Burton-ey?! All this and more! Looking for episode #262? It's our Nickelodeon Spectacular, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #264 Silent Night, Deadly Night 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 91:27


    On this second half of revisiting franchises month, Fourn-uary is accurate, because ooh boy is this gross and porny! Why is this so disgusting? Has Screaming Mad George gone too far for us? Why is this so Hellraiser-ey? Why is this called Silent Night, Deadly Night if there's no Christmas? All this and more! Looking for episode #262? It's our Nickelodeon Spectacular, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #263 Amityville 1992: It's About Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 114:27


      This January we're revisiting some franchises we had a lot of fun with in the past, starting with Amityville 1992: It's About Time (AKA Amityville 6). How did they end up on household appliances in this franchise? WHY IS THERE ALWAYS INCEST? Is this leg wound Hall of Fame gross? All this and more! Looking for episode #262? It's our Nickelodeon Spectacular, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #262 Nickelodeon Christmas-Mentary Sample!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 8:03


    Hey gang! This is our latest Patreon bonus, where we watched Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts and Are You Afraid of the Dark for commentary! All this and more! Want to hear - and see! - the rest? It's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #261 A Christmas Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 104:06


    Merry Christmas! You'll shoot your eye out! It's A Christmas Story, and its turned 40 this year! What's up with these nightmare Mickey and Minnie parade characters? Why is this poor mother not putting the dang pot of food on the dang table? Why is this little brother so gross? How on earth did this end being the entirety of TBS' Holiday programming? Say hi on the socials and let us know what your Red Rider BB Gun gift was! All this and more! Looking for episode #262? It's our Nickelodeon Spectacular, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #260 Action Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 104:28


    We're watching a movie Tripp has been waiting all year for: Action Jackson, celebrating its 35th anniversary! How amazing is Dee? HOW ON EARTH ARE THERE NOT 30 OF THESE? How great does Carl Weathers look!? Is this movie a masterpiece?! All this and more! Looking for episode #257? It's Halloween, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #259 Uncle Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 89:35


    Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy a heaping helping of Candy-ed Yams with one of Candy's best: Uncle Buck! Is this the best Cat in the Hat adaptation? How can you make these pancakes? Is this the best child actor duo of all time? How did Big Sis disappear so hard?! All this and more! Looking for episode #257? It's Halloween, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #258 Who's Harry Crumb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 93:40


    It's Candy-ed Yams, our newest theme month! We're checking out a new-to-us Candy film: Who's Harry Crumb? Who, exactly, is Harry Crumb? Why is Candy slumming it in this? How great is Shawnee Smith? Plus, Tripp goes cartoon wolf over Annie Potts. All this and more! Looking for episode #257? It's Halloween, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #257 Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 7:40


    Happy Halloween! If you want to hear the rest of our episode on this masterpiece, plus more than 20 bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s to learn more!   We're celebrating this holiday with one of our absolute favorites: John Carpenter's masterpiece Halloween! Tripp nominates this to the American film canon, we look for the non-union leaves, why is Tommy carrying this giant ass pumpkin? How great is Dean Cundey?   All this and more!   “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #256 The Blob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 88:45


    BEWARE OF THE BLOB! How great is Kevin Dillon's hair and pirate shirt? Look at this murderer's row of character actors! How great are these practical effects? How deaf would they be post explosion? What's Del Close doing here?! All this and more! Looking for episode #257? It's Halloween, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #255 Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 95:02


    KI KI KI MA MA MA! We're back in Camp Crystal Lake for this Friday the 13th in October with Friday the 13th: Jason Lives! Why is this guy running around a paintball field with a machete? Why did this girl bring a hamster to camp? Why is this such a short camp? How does this rank in the Friday pantheon? All this and more! Looking for episode #253? It's The Golden Girls At Walt Disney World, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #254 Pumpkinhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 81:14


    The 2023 Spooktacular has arrived! We're jumping off with the sole directorial effort of special effects King Stan Winston! Is this a secret xenomorph? Are these kids actually bad guys? How many cigarettes does Lance Henriksen smoke each day? All this and more! Looking for episode #253? It's The Golden Girls At Walt Disney World, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #253 Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 92:13


    Summer is winding to a close, so we're ending on one of the heavy hitters of the summer movie genre: Vacation! Happy 40th birthday! This movie is way darker than the other vacations! Is Cousin Eddie a creep? What's up with the looking at porn with your cousin business? Did Aunt Edna deserve it? How much does Clark suck? All this and more! Looking for episode #253? It's The Golden Girls At Walt Disney World, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #252 Golden Girls at Walt Disney World Commentary (Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 7:12


    Note! Visit Dissecting The 80s on YouTube for a synced version of this commentary. https://youtu.be/_RgJ3BXLW14  Why is there SO MUCH CHARLTON HESTON! How great are the Monkees? Why aren't there more chaotic specials from Disney? All this and more! Want to see the whole track, plus a video version? Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s to hear the rest! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #251 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 115:13


    NOTE FOR TANGENT HATERS: Toy Talk Tangent lasts until 21:24 For this episode (and likely ONLY this episode), we're Heroes in a Half Shell! How much turtle power is in here? How amazing are these costumes? Why is the production design on this cut-rate kids movie so damn good?! All this and more! Looking for episode #248? It's My Blue Heaven, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    #250 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 113:06


    To celebrate our milestone 250th episode, we went back to where it began: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Should we do 100 Military Bullets jokes? What's with Helen Hunt's Hats? Why does every 80s movie do gymnastics instead of dancing?! All this and more! Looking for episode #248? It's My Blue Heaven, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

    #249 Midnight Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 98:55


    Our last episode before the big #250 is a real DIFFERENT OPINIONS episode! Hear Tripp try to convince Andrew about how truly masterful this wonderful comedy is...to no avail! All this and more! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Looking for episode #248? It's My Blue Heaven, and it's on Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s for hours of bonus content!

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