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Mike and Sammy take a look at old TV Shows from your childhood and see if they still hold up. What we want to know is – were these shows any good, or were we just too young to know any better? So join us on our trip down memory lane on Nostalgianauts!

Mike and Sammy


    • Sep 9, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep051 - Rocket Power (with Jordan Kantola)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2015 61:58


    This week, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Jordan Kantola about the Nickelodeon cartoon show "Rocket Power".  This was a show that was definitely trying to appeal to the "extreme" trend featuring Otto Rocket, Reggie Rocket, Sam Dullard, Twister Rodriguez, and the rest of the crew in Ocean Shores, California. Episodes: Snow Day, Welcome to the Club, Enter the Hawk We discuss how every cartoon needs to have a "life lesson" about not playing hooky, having realistic aspirations, discuss our ambiguous online relationship with Jared Fogle, investment strategies for Beanie Babies, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Subway once again.  Subway: "We Knew the Whole Time" Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep050 - All That (with Julie Merica)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2015 66:28


    This week, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Julie Merica (yes, that's her real name) about the Nickelodeon sketch show "All That". This was a kid's version of SNL starring Amanda Bynes, Keenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Nick Cannon, that big girl everyone remembers and Danny Tamberelli.  Episodes: Doesn't matter We read Julie's OKCupid profile, judge her vegan lifestyle, discuss Subway sandwiches, Jared Fogle, and more! Today's episode is sponsored by Subway and their delicious Seafood Sensation sandwich.  Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep049 - Wrestlemania X-Seven featuring The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (with Justin Rosenberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 50:42


    This week, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about more Nickelodeon game shows with Justin Rosenberg!  Justin has worked as a journalist for ESPN, worked on the documentary "Jordan Rides the Bus", and as a PR director for the Birmingham Barons (much like Wayne Knight on Space Jam).  We reviewed Wrestlemania x-Seven. Wrestlemania x-Seven featured such bouts as "Big Show vs. Kane vs. Raven", "Vince McMahon vs. Shane McMahon", "The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian", and "The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin". We discuss Space Jam, inappropriate thoughts about the female wrestler Chyna, how professional wrestling is more upstanding than other sports, symbolism in the "Garfield" comic strip, and injuring yourself for the sake of entertainment. Today's episode is sponsored by J-Swipe.  I'm Sammy Zucker and I hate Mondays. Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep048 - Nickelodeon Game Shows Part 2: Figure It Out, What Would You Do, Slime Time Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 53:00


    This week, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about more Nickelodeon game shows with Matt and Kamerin! We reviewed "Figure It Out", "What Would You Do" and "Slime Time Live". You know what Nickelodeon is and are aware of what a game show consists of. There's no need to explain it, just listen.   Game Shows: Figure It Out (Summer Sanders), (What Would You Do (Marc Summers) and Slime Time Live (some guy you've never heard of)   We discuss a terrible excuse for an invention, shitty prizes, conning children into getting beat up by strangers, an unpaid intern's obsession with butts, and more!   Today's episode is sponsored by 3D Printers, Ravioli and Braille   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep047 - Looney Tunes (with Chris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2015 51:22


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Chris to reminisce about the all-time great cartoon, "Looney Tunes". If you don't know what "Looney Tunes" is, then I'm assuming you were stillborn. I don't need to explain what the show was. Episodes: What's Up Opera, Man With Frog Kills Himself, Loonatics Unleashed   We compare Adam Sandler's "Jack & Jill" to Citizen Kane, Mike expresses his love for the film "Space Jam", political incorrectness of the 1940's, Slowpoke Rodriguez, and more!   My name is Michael Rapp and Space Jam is my Citizen Kane.   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep046 - Unsolved Mysteries and Rescue 911 (with Chris Hanley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 54:09


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Chris Hanley to reminisce about Unsolved Mysteries and Rescue 911.  Unsolved Mysteries was originally an NBC series hosted by Robert Stack that presented unsolved crimes, missing persons cases, and paranormal events in an documentary format.  Rescue 911 was a reality television series hosted by William Shatner that featured real 911 calls and often re-enactments.  Looking back, these shows are still pretty terrifying. Unsolved Mysteries Episode "Jim Kimball Disappearance", Rescue 911 Episode "Pre-Teen Female vs. Intruders"   We discuss the creepy phone call to the Unsolved Mysteries 1-800 number, the creepy clown that hangs out in a Chicago cemetary, almost getting abducted, the pilot for the inaugural podcast "Mike and Sammy Know Women", a scary table, and more!   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website    

    Ep045 - Boy Meets World, The Middle School Years (with Adam and Dan McCarthy of All Work All Play Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 44:34


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Adam and Dan from the All Work All Play Podcast (allworkallplaypodcast.com) to wax nostalgic about the middle school years of Boy Meets World.  This show was a classic ABC live action sitcom as part of their TGIF lineup.  Boy Meets World was about the coming of age of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) - and his friends and family - Shawn, Topanga, and Mr. Feeny.   Episodes: S1E6 "Boys 2 Mensa", S2E19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks" We discuss the struggles of having incredible successful podcasts, that one fat guy actor who is in every show ever, HBO shows, child stars that did not age well, Scientology / improv, how pornography is just like sports or the weather, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website      

    Ep044 - Recess (with Aaron Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2015 43:37


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by fellow model Aaron Taylor to reminisce about Recess.  Recess was the classic ABC One Saturday morning cartoon about a group of six fourth graders led by TJ Detweiler and their adventures on the playground at Third Street Elementary School. Episodes: S1E21 The Great Jungle Gym Standoff, S4E09 The Madness of King Bob, S4E41 Chez Vince We discuss Richard Nixon conspiracies, the word "whomps", doing sex to a person, sabotaging your friends, vocal fry, the struggles of being a rad Baghdad dad bod model, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep043 - Family Matters (with Jed Levine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2015 50:47


    Jed Levine (our new favorite Californian) joins Mike and Sammy to discuss Family Matters.  Family Matters was a show about the Winslow family, mainly Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson), and their nerdy neighnor Steve Urkel (Jaleel White).  This was a long running show on ABC that was actually a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers" and was part of the TGIF lineup.   Episodes: High Hopes, Jailhouse Blues   We discuss morals in sitcoms, Mike learns what the true meaning of "sitcom" is, socio-economic issues, Lifetime movies, Enron vs. Comcast, murdering Nick Cage to resurrect Robin Williams, and more!   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep042 - Kenan and Kel (with Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2015 42:35


    Hunter (aka “Sweet Treat”) came up to visit Mike and Sammy at the Nostalgianauts Compound in Chicago! We discuss the classic Nickelodeon live-action sitcom Kenan and Kel starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. Episodes: Duh Bomb, Natural Born Kenan We discuss orange soda (who loves it?), Coolio, how electrocity works, creating our own laugh tracks, finding birth certificates, Dustin Diamond (once again, somehow), and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.     Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep041 - The Secret World of Alex Mack (with Cody)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2015 49:29


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined, once again, by Cody to discuss the 90's SNICK show "The Secret World of Alex Mack". This was a show about a teenage girl who gets drenched in a top-secret chemical that gives her superpowers.   Mike tallies how many times he says a certain word, we use "Capri Sun" as a verb, talk about early 90's fads, Mike's use of tragedies to measure time and more!   Today's Podcast is sponsored by Backspace   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website  

    Ep040 - Power Rangers Megaforce (with Big Mike & Boston Mike)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015 38:16


    Today, Sammy and White Mike are joined, once again, by Big Mike and Boston. On this episode, which was recorded on a totally different day than the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episode, we discuss what Saban refers to as "Power Rangers Mega Force", but what the rest of us refer to as Shitty Power Rangers. This is a show that doesn't know when to call it quits.   We discuss Tom Brady's irreversable suspension, the return of Tommy, Boston Mike's terrible taste in television, Big Mike's hunger pains and more!   Today's Podcast is sponsored by Backspace   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website  

    Ep039 - Rugrats (with Stacia Stitt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2015 59:33


    Today, Sammy Zucker (Newsworthy standup comedian!  Has an IMDB profile) and Mike Rapp (the other guy!) are joined by Stacia Stitt to discuss Rugrats.  Rugrats, was an animated show on Nickelodeon in the 90s.  It was about the babies Tommy, Chucky, Phil, Lil, and Angelica and the adventures they go on. We discuss what the Rugrats would be like as adults, Stu losing all control of his life, that demonic baby from Angelica’s nightmare, mouth blood, pretending to be handicapped so you can cut lines, how podcasting is just sad radio, and more!   Episodes: Chuckie’s Wonderful Life, Angelica Breaks a Leg, Angelica’s Worst Nightmare   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on  The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep038 - Beavis and Butthead (with Chrissy Bruzek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2015 48:40


    This week Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Chrissy Bruzek about Beavis and Butthead.  This was an animated comedy on MTV created by Mike Judge.  It centered around two burnout teenagers, Beavis and Butthead, who tormented everyone else and enjoyed watching music videos. We discuss pitching a tent, leaving room for the Holy Spirit, mouth blood (again!), rap soundboards, and Flava Flav makes a surprise appearance!   Episodes: At The Sideshow, Good Credit, Premature Evacuation   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep037 - Doug (with Justin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2015 43:50


    This week Mike and Sammy are joined by return guest, Justin. We discuss the Nickelodeon cartoon "Doug". Never to be confused with Disney's Doug. Never. This is a coming-of-age that follows Doug Funnie as he deals with bullies, authority figures and finding out what Patti Mayonnaise's mouth is about.   We talk about "Doug: The Disney Musical", how doing the right thing is never good, Doug's correlation to Family Guy, and we get plain dumb towards the end.   This Podcast is sponsored by Backspace   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website  

    Ep036 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (with Big Mike & Boston Mike)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2015 52:01


    This is the day you've all been waiting for. Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Big Mike and Boston Mike to wax nostalgic about the greatest show ever created, "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". If you don't know what this show is about, please stop listening to this podcast.   We discuss stereotypical cuisine, Tommy's prowess with women, the sexy Rita Repulsa, crappy football puns, and more!   Episodes: Food Fight, Football Season   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep035 - Angry Beavers (with Jason and Vince)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2015 55:01


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Jason and Vince to wax nostalgic about the Nickelodeon cartoon "Angry Beavers". This was a show about two beavers, Daggett (Richard Steven Horvitz) and Norbert (Nick Bakay), who leave their home to become bachelors in the Oregon forest.   We discuss Jason's now dead pet rabbit, human pinada's, unconsentual animal relations, a little Angry Beavers and more!   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep034 - Batman the Animated Series (with Arlo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2015 44:33


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Arlo from The Guess Podcast (check it out!).  They wax nostalgic about Batman: The Animated Series.  This show was a critically acclaimed animated show on Fox where the DC superhero Batman (voiced by Kevin Conroy) has to defend Gotham from being terrorized by a whole host of villains including The Joker (voiced by Mark Hamill).   We discuss Poison Ivy’s tree puns, The Joker’s got mad game, what beards are in the LGBT community, what happens when Batman spills the tentacle porn juice, and figuring out what teeth are made out of.   Episodes: Eternal Youth, Joker’s Wild   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep033 - Darkwing Duck (with Mike Devine)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2015 57:10


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Mike Devine to discuss the Disney cartoon "Darkwing Duck". This show tells the adventures of the titular superhero, aided by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad McQuack. White Mike retains the nickname "White Mike" to discuss his high anus, Mike Devine (Whiter Mike) mentions the sexual acts he would perform to Tom Brady, Sammy reads RealDoll.com testomonials and Christopher Walken makes a guest appearance!   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep032 - Super Mario Bros Super Show! (with Michael Fountain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2015 45:42


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Michael Fountain about The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!  This was a syndicated show that was equal parts live action and animation about the adventures of the ever-popular video game characters Mario and Luigi, portrayed of course as blue collar Italian Americans living in Brooklyn.   We discuss the consequences of living in a literal trap house, White Mike, Mario gaining super powers by changing unions, writing so bad that Sammy berates writers of a children’s show by name, and being pleasantly surprised at a lack of this show’s racism.   Episodes: S01E01 - Neatness Counts / The Bird! The Bird!, S01E39 - Caught in a Draft / Bad Rap   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep031 - Dexter's Lab (with Clare)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2015 49:00


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Clare about the Cartoon Network show "Dexter's Lab". This show is about a boy-genius with a secret laboratory, which is full of his secret inventions.  We discuss The Nostalgianauts Compound, animal cruelty, coin the term "brislet", bad pickup lines and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep030 - Home Movies (with Curtis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2015 49:49


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Curtis about the Adult Swim cartoon "Home Movies". This was a hilarious show on Cartoon Network starring H. Jon Benjamin (Bob's Burgers). The show follows an 8-yr-old boy who lives with his divorced mother and makes home movies with his friends. We discuss divorced soccer moms, improv car (again!), how Edtv is True Detective, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep029 - Pokemon (with Tyler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2015 39:30


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Pete about the ever-so-popular cartoon "Pokemon". We don't need to tell you what this show was about, you already know. We discuss orhpaned children, pet slavery, our favorite Pokemon, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep028 - Fresh Prince (with Pete)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2015 51:15


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Pete about the popular 90's show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". This show follows a young man from West Philadelphia, born and raised. On the playground is where he spent most of his days. Chillin out, maxin, relaxin all cool and all shootin some b-ball outside of the school. When a couple of guys who were up to no good started making troublw in the neighborhood. Ho got in one little fight and his mom got scared. She said, "you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air". We discuss improv cars, George H.W. Bush-era cellphones, Carlton's as Mr. Steal Yo Girl, and more! Episode: The Lucky Charm, Grumpy Young Men Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep027 - Hey Arnold! (with Justin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2015 56:32


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Justin about the popular Nickelodeon cartoon "Hey Arnold!". This show follows a fourth grader who lives with his grandparents because his real parents are dead.  We discuss Justin's fat childhood, cartoon boobs, child haircuts, and more! Episode: Arnold's Hat/Stoop Kid, Monkey Man/Buses, Bikes & Subways Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep026 - Courage The Cowardly Dog (with Tom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 49:23


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Tom about the Cartoon Network show "Courage The Cowardly Dog". We recording this episode on Valentine's Day, so you know the content is full of sentimental moments. We discuss terrible service from the Chicago Chinese food restaurant Mee Mah, femal roommate Craigslist ads, Sammy takes a call from GrubHub, and more! Episode: Muriel Meets Her Match, Courage vs Mecha-Courage, Rumpelkiltskin, House Calls Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep025 - Pete & Pete (with Kevin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2015 42:54


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Kevin about the Nickelodeon show "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". This was a show about two brothers (Mike Maronna and Danny Tamberelli) and their story of growing up in Wellsville, USA.  We discuss creepy ice cream men, 9/11, child tattoos, and more! Episode: What We Did On Our Summer Vacation, Nightcrawlers Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep024 - Space Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2015 31:22


    The first theme of the brand new The Nostalgianauts Podcast Friday Movie Night Series is "March Madness"! Tonight, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the mid-90's classic, "Space Jam". This was a movie starring Michael Jordan about his heroic efforts to save the Warner Bros cartoon universe and finding the confidence to come out of retirement.  We discuss Lola Bunny's attractiveness, Touched By an Angel in the Outfield, R. Kelly, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep023 - Are You Afraid of the Dark (with Cody)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2015 42:37


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Cody about the Nickelodeon SNICK show "Are You Afraid of the Dark". This was a show about a group of kids who gather around a camp fire and tell "scary" stories. We discuss ginger kids, creepy carnival barkers, 90's fashion, offer our listerners money, and more! Episode: The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark, The Tale of the Phantom Cab Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep022 - Scrubs (with Drew)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 54:52


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Drew about the NBC sitcom "Scrubs". This was a show about a group of doctors (Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley) and their lives at the mythical teaching hospital "Sacred Heart". We discuss Denis Leary's obsession with fire trucks, Drew's access to organs, mass amounts of death, we listen to our first voicemails, and more! Episode: My First Day, My Way Home Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep021 - Walker, Texas Ranger (with Hunter and Averie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2015 45:11


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with "Hunter" Sweet Treat and Averie about the CBS half martial arts, half cowboy show "Walker, Texas Ranger". This was a show starring American hero/badass Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker who put bad guys in their place while being a positive role model for the troubled youths of suburban Dallas/Ft. Worth. We discuss Sweet Treat's home state, Gary Busey's obsession with milk, neverending credits, Chuck Norris' acting skills, and more! Episode: Special Witness Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep020 - Out Of This World (with Winn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2015 41:40


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Winn about the terrible 90's live-action show "Out Of This World". This was a show about a teenage girl who had an alien dad (Burt Reynolds) and the super power of freezing time. We moslty discuss Interstellar, but also the fact that Burt Reynolds wanted nothing to do with this show, our uncircumsized podcast, dad advice, and more! Episodes: Evie's Double Trouble, New Kid On The Block Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep019 - Home Improvement (with Richie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2015 41:34


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Richie about the 90's ABC sitcom, "Home Improvement". This was a show based on the life of Tim Allen that revolved around his wife (Patricia Richardson) and three sons (Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith). You also see a lot of wannabe Bob Villa (Richard Karn). We discuss Peacock penises, Tim Allen's terrible films, shitty TV extras, lifetimes of passion, and more! Episodes: Groin Pain, The Naked Truth Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep018 - Saved By The Bell (with Lauren)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2015 54:58


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Lauren about the girthiest NBC sitcom of the late 80s/early 90s, "Saved By The Bell". This was a show about a group of high school students (Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffini-Amber Thiessen, Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley, Dustin Diamond) going through all of life's toughest high school moments, all the while making sure Screech knew he didn't belong. We discuss Lauren's admiration for terrible politicians, fall back schools, Screeched: Saved By The Smell, Girthy Sue, and more! Episodes: Jessie's Song, All In The Mall Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep017 - The Real Ghostbusters (with Danny)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2015 45:52


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Danny about the cartoon "The Real Ghostbusters" inspired by the blockbuster movie. This was a cartoon about 4 men living in an old firehouse fighting off supernatural creatures. We discuss Dave Coulier, the wheelchair Ghostbuster action figure, Pringle can urns, Julia Roberts references, and more! Episodes: Citizen Ghost, Life In The Fast Lane Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep016 - Powerpuff Girls (with Lindsay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2015 46:14


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Lindsay about the Cartoon Network kid's show "Powerpuff Girls". This was a cartoon about 4 little girls with special powers and their single father who created them in a lab.  We discuss car wine, what women look for in a man, Buttercup's jungle fever, superhero knockoffs, and more! Episodes: Flim Flam, Members Only Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep015 - Rocko's Modern Life (with Joey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2015 54:13


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic with Joey about the Nickelodeon cartoon "Rocko's Modern Life". This was an edgy 90's cartoon that was just as much for parents as it was for their children.  We discuss the realization that you can lie about your feelings, turtle's horrible eyesight, Sean Blackthorne, the fact that a "fursona" is a real thing, and more! Episodes: Pranksters/From Here to Maternity, Heff In A Handbasket/Wallaby On Wheels Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep014 - Full House (with Averie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2014 47:24


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by special guest, Averie! The trio wax nostalgic about the ABC sitcom Full House. This was a 90's TV show about a father (Bob Saget) raises his three daughters (Candice Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen) with his two friends (Dave Coulier and John Stamos).  In today's episode, we talk about Sammy's depression batting average, absurd sitcom laugh tracks, my big fat accidental Greek wedding, 11pm pizza, finding Heath Ledger dead in your apartment, and more! Episodes: Our Very First Night, Greek Week Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep013 - Nickelodeon Game Shows: GUTS, Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Wild and Crazy Kids (with Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2014 51:01


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined once again by Hunter "Sweet Treat". These model American's wax nostalgic about the Nickelodeon game shows GUTS, Family Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple and Wild & Crazy Kids. These were 90's game shows where kids competed against each other for prizes that never went out of style.   In today's episode, we talk about Sweet Treat's role as the local snowman, the game show theme song stutter, an abundance of prop guys, Chef Boyardee savings bonds, giving kids equal amounts of air time, and more!   Shows: GUTS, Family Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Wild & Crazy Kids   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.   Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep012 - Earthworm Jim (with Anthony Bowling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 46:01


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by their friend Anthony Bowling (@Bowling4Day). They wax nostalgic about the Kids' WB! cartoon Earthworm Jim. This was a cartoon based on the video by the same name that is chock-full of subliminal messages and innuendos from Earthworm Jim (Dan Castellaneta), Professor Monkey-For-A-Head (Charlie Adler), Psy-Crow (Jim Cummings) and many other unique characters.   In this Earthworm Jim episodes of The Nostalgianauts, we talk about Mike's rendition of the Earthworm Jim theme song, Japan's letter to President Truman, a reasonable dose of fear, and more!   Episodes: Wizard of Ooze, Hyper Psy-Crow   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep011 - Seinfeld (with Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2014 46:11


    Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by their friend Hunter (aka "Sweet Treat").  They wax nostalgic about the timeless classic NBC sitcom Seinfeld.  This show is technically about nothing, and it features Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander.  In this episode about Seinfeld we discuss Sweet Treat's idea of building a snowman, Bee Movie, Tinder during the 90s, jerkoffs vs jerk-offs, JFK the mailman, and more! Episodes: The Contest, Bizarro Jerry Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep010 - Sabrina the Teenage Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 39:31


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the ABC show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”   This was a TV show, featured in the "TGIF" lineup in the late 90s / early 2000s about a teenage girl, Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart), learning how to deal with her newfound witchcraft, with the help of her two aunts, Hilda and Zelda (Caroline Rhea & Beth Broderick), and their talking cat, Salem (Nick Bakay).   We discuss animatronic cats, roofie pennies, learning a valuable lesson, bullshit spells, special effects, and more! Episodes: Pilot, The Pom-Pom Incident   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website    

    Ep008 - Cousin Skeeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2014 35:32


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about Nickelodeon live action puppet-based comedy the “Cousin Skeeter.”  This was a show where Bobby Walker (Bobby Ri’chard) learns life lessons and gets into hijinks with his cousin Skeeter (voiced by Bill Bellamy).  Also Nina Jones is played by Meagan Good.  This is important. In this episode about “Cousin Skeeter” we discuss Meagan Good (mostly), puppets not being addressed, our rivals at Nostalgiagram, the Constitutional right of due process, bicycle chop shops, and more! Episodes: The Not So Great Outdoors, The Bicycle Thief  Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep007 - Bill Nye the Science Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 42:20


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the PS educational program “Bill Nye the Science Guy”. This was a kids learning show from the early to late 90s where a former scientist-turned-comedian Bill Nye explains how to science through easy to comprehend experiments. We discuss the ease of doing an hour of comedy, beating the joy of learning out of children, the ineffective method of putting a hot dog in a flashlight, the glorious feeling of your teacher wheeling the AV cart into class, and more! Episodes: Pressure, Electricity Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep006 - The Wild Thornberrys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2014 41:19


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the Nickelodeon cartoon “The Wild Thornberrys.”  This was a cartoon show in the late 90s / early 2000s about a family's worldly travels for their father's (voiced by Tim Curry) nature documentary show. The main character, Eliza (voiced by Lacey Chabert), has the ability to talk to animals. We discuss Lacey Chabert’s attractiveness, uncomfortable political correctness, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist (Flea) always being in character, sexy teens, losing your V-card to a wild animal, and more! Episodes: Pack of Thornberrys, New Territory   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep005 - Goosebumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2014 42:06


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the Fox Family / Nickelodeon show “Goosebumps,”  This was a TV show in the late 90s and was a horror anthology intended for kids based on the R. L. Stine books. We discuss blatant Hollywood thievery, Adam Sandler, scary letter G's, houses within houses, R. L. Stine vs. Stephen King, menacing puppets that do not get addressed, and more! Episodes: Click, Night of the Living Dummy III (Part 1), Night of the Living Dummy III (Part 2)   Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep004 - The Bernie Mac Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2014 43:11


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgia about the FOX primetime sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show". This was a TV show in the early-to-mid 2000s about a comedian (Bernie Mac) and his wife (Kellita Smith) who take in his sister's three children and his unique take on parenthood. We discuss the definition of the word "formative", retired boxer monologues, Bernie's creepy friends, author Dan Brown, if the movie "Head of State" (starring Chris Rock) was a foreshadowing of Obama becoming president, and more! Episodes: Pilot, Stop Having Sex Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

    Ep003 - The Tick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2014 43:21


    Today, Mike and Sammy wax nostalgic about the very short lived Fox show “The Tick.”  Based on the series of comics and animated series of the same name, The Tick was a TV show in 2001 about the about superhero The Tick (Patrick Warburton), his sidekick Arthur the Accountant, and super-friends Captain Liberty and Batmanuel. We discuss Captain Liberty’s star-boob, what women really want, the true meaning of “¡no moleste!”, Christopher Lloyd refusing a credit, not pointing out dead people’s shortcomings, and more! Episodes: Pilot, The Funeral Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website

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