This is Kids of the Past Podcast: where history repeats itself. In this podcast, we revisit movies and tv shows from our childhood and some that probably shouldn't have been part of our childhoods... But we've all been there! So come join us to see if they are still as great as we remember or if we were just dumb kids of the past.
Let's travel back to 2001, to follow the story of a boy genius who needs to save the adults of his town from an alien race that has kidnapped them to sacrifice to their God. Sounds like your typical Nickelodeon movie, right? You guessed it, follow the Kids of the Past as they find out if Jimmy Neutron can brain blast them out of this mess. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week the Kids of the Past cover a Disney classic Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey! Listen along to see if this movie about three brave pets embarking on a mission to reach their owners is still as heartwarming as you remember. Also, we share our opinions on what a remake of this 1993 film would look like today and explain some of the special effects done with the animals at the time. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
In another Rankin / Bass special feature, right after Easter, the Kids of the Past review Here Comes Peter Cottontail! Listen along as we discover how Peter Cottontail got his job as Chief Bunny of April Valley and the trials he faces to win the role back from the evil Irontail. In a story mainly revolving around eggs, we're sure to have a couple laughs. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
In our first of hopefully many listener requested episodes, we cover the 1993 thriller The Fugitive with Harrison Ford. Follow along with Alex and Stephanie as we figure out for the first time who framed Dr. Richard Kimble for the murder of his wife. In a tale full of drama and suspense, there's really no way to know till the end who was the armed Robert that switched the snails haha you'll have to listen to see what we mean! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthFoePast
This week on Kids of the Past Podcast, we review one of the most nostalgic fast food restaurants we can think of Nickelodeon's Good Burger! Listen along for all your former All That cast member favorites and see if these weird jokes still hold up. Stay tuned for a delightful revelation! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthFoePast
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the Kids of the Past are covering the Disney channel movie The Luck of the Irish. Listen along as we learn Kyle's family secret, that he and his mother are leprechauns, and we discuss whether it was worth risking their family's luck to keep it that way. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Join us for our second 90's tv show review as we unpack all there is to know about the botanical episodes of Goosebumps. Yes, it was an accidental theme but it's good for spring so we're keeping it! Let's find out who's really messing up the neighbor's garden and what's really going on in that basement! Listener beware you're in for a scare! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
In a dark robot world full of turmoil, the lower class is forced to pay for upgrades or fall apart and be picked apart by other poor robots or swept away to the chop shop where they will be melted down under the watchful hideous eye of Madam Gasket. Rodney, an aspiring inventor, must rise to the challenge of finding Mr. Bigweld, the only robot that can put a stop to this, and save the lower class robots from becoming scrap metal. Based on this description, can you believe this is a kids' movie? Listen along with Kids of the Past to see for yourself! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Join Kids of the Past on their strangest review yet, Killer Klowns from Outer Space! In a town where a shooting star leads to a creepy circus tent in the woods, what could go wrong? Apparently a lot because from the tent emerges Klowns that have quite a few tricks up their sleeves to kill such as popcorn and cotton candy shooting guns, skilled shadow puppetry and large mallets. Not only is this movie just the weirdest thing to exist but it leads to quite the interesting discussion on whether these Killer Klowns are really aliens dressed as clowns or just creepy clowns. Listen along to find out what we decide! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week, the Kids of the Past review a mutual favorite character of theirs! Join us along with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to crack the mystery behind the ghost witch in Oak Haven Massachusetts. In a movie full of strange schemes, a horror writer obsessed with one particular book and a giant turkey of all things. Listen and find out how we determine what was done right and what could've been done a lot better in Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week Kids of the Past discuss a movie full of friendship, boxing and blackmail?! Let's also not forget the surprisingly dark twist at the end! This strange buddy comedy could've easily been a thriller, listen along and see what we mean as we review First Kid! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Hop in the Reptar wagon and join Kids of the Past on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the wilderness with some of your favorite nostalgia toddlers. In the origin story of Tommy's little brother Dill, we encounter escaped Circus monkeys, wolves, and an angry Angelica on the hunt to get back her doll, Cynthia. Strangely enough, this is a lot higher stakes than we usually see this group in so be prepared for some dark elements like "Nana Murder" and the emotional turmoil of being a big brother with "responsitilities". Listen along to see what we mean in our episode on The Rugrats Movie! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Welcome back to another things we shouldn't have seen as kids corner. This week Kids of the Past take on the 90's rom com Pretty Woman. It's one of Stephanie's favorites from back in the day and we're curious to see if it still holds up or deserves the hard R rating. Also, listen along and learn of the turbulent screen play this movie is based off of. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Buckle up for a wild ride through Michael Pillsbury's treehouse, where several ugly aliens and one cute dog are competing for this kid to come live with them on their corresponding planet. It's not much of contest for Kids of the Past, obviously we'd choose the dog, but listen along as we learn of this intergalactic dilemma known as Can of Worms. Oh and bring a barf bag! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Let's travel way back to PBS Kids days! Full of different time periods, insects, stars and the human anatomy, join Kids of the Past as we visit a few memorable episodes of The Magic School Bus series, where it's never just a normal field trip! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Listen along with Alex and Stephanie as we submerge ourselves into a movie full of swamps, stampedes, poisonous plants, giant bugs and a poacher. Let's find out why some games aren't worth playing! Look out for Jumanji!! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
For an additional boost of Christmas joy, join Kids of the Past as we talk about our first double feature; Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Rudolph's Shiny New Year. We know it's not technically Christmas anymore but this year has been a real bummer so let's enjoy a holiday classic and the perfect new year's movie that understands how important it is to not want to be stuck in the same year forever! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Let's travel back to one of those movies we probably could've skipped as children and definitely wish we could now. Listen along with the Kids of the Past as we are utterly horrified by Adam Sandler's representation of Hanukkah. A beautifully animated movie full of burps, bodily fluids and jockstraps. What were they thinking?! Join us as we trudge through the mess that is Eight Crazy Nights! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Listen along with Kids of the Past as we review the classic remake of Miracle on 34th Street. With lots of court scenes and ad executive talk, you would hardly think this is a kids' Christmas movie but there is little Susan with a hefty wish list of impossible things for Santa so it's sort of 50/50. Let's crack the age old mystery of Santa Clause together and whether Kris Kringle really is the legend he claims to be. Do you believe in Santa? For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Join the Kids of the Past as we revisit, an old favorite of Alex's, a film full of spooky Christmas fun. Listen along with us as we speculate the ins and outs of the Holiday worlds and determine if Jack the Pumpkin King is deserving of a happy ending after spoiling Christmas. Also, we come up with an alternative villain! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Listen along with Kids of the Past as we see where this Nazi musical is heading. Will it be the con job of a lifetime and be the flop they need it to be? Or will The Producers have a big hit on their hands with a lot of legal trouble? Will Alex embrace musical theater like Stephanie has? There's only one way to find out! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Come with us as we take a musical turn down memory lane with The Producers. One of Stephanie's favorite musicals and a first time view for Alex. This musical is filmed to the brim with awkward but hilarious moments as two Broadway producers try to pull off the scheme of their lives and purposely create a show intended to flop. Listen along to see if Stephanie can get Alex singing along to Springtime for Hitler before the end of the movie in the two-part series. For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Join the Kids of the Past as we talk about the Mighty Ducks! Skate on to Minnesota to hear how a discourage lawyer returns to his hometown to coach a hockey team to take on his former verbally abusive coach. Get ready to listen to how a rag tag hockey team defeat a bunch of cake-eaters! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Skate on back to the 90's with Kids of the Past, as we do a deep dive into the Disney channel movie Brink!, the story of Andy "Brink" Brinker, who has to choose between skating with his friends or sponsored team that could lead him to stardom. Come see if you have what it takes to be a Soul Skater! The answer may surprise you! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Let's swoop out of spooky season into something warm and comforting for fall! This week the Kids of the Past review Fly Away Home which is full of aircrafts and geese! It doesn't sound like much because it's not but it is just the ticket to put your mind at ease as we get into these cold weather months. Come coo with us about baby geese to your heart's content! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week the Kids of the Past reveal their very first "movies you shouldn't have seen as kids." Follow us into the worst real estate idea to ever happen! This place is full of killer clown dolls, goo oozing from doors, and closets and trees that kidnap children. Hear Alex give a TED talk on one of his favorite movies and Stephanie question everything from why does the living room ceiling rain jewelry to does this movie believe in reincarnation? It's hard to explain so you'll just have to listen to find out! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week, the Kids of the Past, watch The Witches! Come along for a wild ride full of the revolting smells of children and the hideous sight of grotesque witches. Also, we learn how it's important to not take chocolate OR SNAKES from strangers! Don't have a clue what I'm talking about? Take a listen to find out!
This week, the Kids of the Past watch and discuss The Little Vampire! Travel with us to Scotland to find out why Tony won't stop obsessing over monsters and what keeps happening to all those darn cows. Also, listen to find out who Alex and Stephanie were crushing on as kids, the answer may surprise you or maybe not!
This week, the Kids of the Past travel to the boogey world and eat some boogey goo and watch Don't Look Under the Bed with the Boogeyman! Was Ms. Bacon being as logical as she thought? Should Joanne have been the main character? Come on down under the bed to find out how to escape the boogeyman!...Um boogey person. For Additional Content and More Follow Kids of the Past Podcast on Social Media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
This week the Kids of the Past watch Spy Kids! Was Spy Kids as action packed as we remember? Were the Thumb Thumbs really necessary? Was Floop really a mad man? Stay tuned to find out! For additional content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
In our very first episode, Kids of the Past Podcast, watch and talk about All Dogs Go To Heaven. It's been a long time since either of us have seen anything from this series and Alex never even saw the first movie! Did you know that dogs can operate casinos? That they all get to go to heaven no questions asked? Should they have made an exception for dogs like Carface and Charlie? Join us on a rip roaring review as we learn how you can't keep a good dog down! For extra content and more follow Kids of the Past Podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/KidsofthePast
Each week hosts Stephanie and Alex join up to re-watch and share their thoughts on movies and tv shows from their childhoods - the good, the bad, the ugly and sometimes the inappropriate! Between the two of us, we've seen it all, but it's been a long time. So join us to see if they are still as great as we remember or if we were just dumb kids of the past!