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Join long-time friends Rachel and Ty as they discuss TV shows and movies from the past. They settle the debate of whether certain shows should get a reboot, and they weigh in on the quality of reboots that already exist.

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    • Aug 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Crazy Rich Asians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 64:14


    After a pretty long intro about how expensive food is these days, we get into everything we like and dislike about the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians. Ty rants about the book series, and we discuss what drew us in about the many elements of this story. We also make predictions about what the possible sequel might contain. --- Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    To All The Boys I've Loved Before (w/ Karina Blackburn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 96:16


    This week we welcome friend of the pod, Karina, as we explore the "To All the Boys" universe. We cover all three movies, the book series, and the TV spinoff. --- Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Totally Spies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 78:44


    This week we are talking about the totes amazing Cartoon Network show that every young millennial remembers fondly: Totally Spies! Whether you were more like Sam, Alex, or Clover, no one could deny that these girls kicked butt. From the cool gadgets to the wacky crime-fighting plotlines, this show delivered nothing but fun. Will the upcoming reboot stack up to this great legacy? --- Which Totally Spies Character Are You? --- Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Hunger Games (w/ Kristina Swofford)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 98:45


    Listeners, we are asking that you kindly ignore the fact that this episode was recorded months ago. What can we say, life got crazy. But we're back! Our friend, Kristina, joins us "this week" to talk about Hunger Games. This dystopian series had quite a grip on the Tumblr girlies of the 2010s and we were no exception. We talk about where the books versus movies, our favorite characters, and how the upcoming prequel may be missing the mark. --- We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Big Bang Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 100:23


    It all started with a big bang! As one of the longest-running and most well-known sitcoms in the modern television era, this show just had to be included on our podcast. Though we have mixed feelings about it, we try to talk about both the good and bad (and very bad) of this show, mostly focusing on nerd culture and the portrayal of women. We also give our review of the reboot, Young Sheldon, and take a quiz to see which Big Bang Theory character we are (fingers crossed that no one gets Howard Wolowitz). --- If you want to take the quiz that we took on the show, here's the link: https://www.buzzfeed.com/adrianleandro/sheldon-and-leonard-and-penny-and-raj --- We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Proud Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 70:51


    As the theme song of this iconic Disney Channel show says, it's a family thing - a PROUD family thing. We always love revisiting the golden age of 2000s Disney Channel, and this show was one of the best from that era. As much as there was to rave about, we also get into some things the show could have handled better. Then, we give a review of the Louder and Prouder reboot. Young millennials, this one's for you! --- We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Fridays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Bring It On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 106:35


    Movie marathon time! This week we are talking about one of Ty's favorite movie franchises, specifically the first and original: Bring It On. Though we focus a lot on the movie that started it all, we do make time for all six movies (we are excluding the weird 7th horror movie because Rachel wanted no part of it). We had a lot of fun talking about the good, bad, and ugly (huge emphasis on the U-G-L-Y) of each of these cheerleading classics, so we think y'all will really enjoy this episode. --- If you want to take the trivia quiz that Ty takes at the end of the episode, here is the link to "How Well Do You Remember Bring It On?" --- We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Fridays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    That 70s Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 97:16


    This week, we are travelling back to the 70s (and also the 90s technically speaking) to visit Point Place, Wisconsin. We talk about the many different characters and plotlines of That 70s Show and determine what made the show such a huge success. And then we level a few complaints against the recent reboot, That 90s Show. To wrap things up, we take a 70s inspired character quiz.

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    Curb Your Ethusiasm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 78:50


    This week Rachel has introduced Ty to the irreverent and incomparable Larry David property, Curb Your Enthusiasm! And in true Larry fashion, we have some trouble staying on topic. We discuss the elements of the show that have allowed it to be a success for 11 seasons and determine whether the show is perceived differently now versus during the 2000s. To wrap everything up, we do a mad lib! --- We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Fridays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    One Tree Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 78:40


    We are back! And we are kicking off the new year with an episode that Ty has been so excited to do...One Tree Hill! We delve into the lives of a group of irresponsible teenagers in this small North Carolinian town where nothing ever changed...until one outsider changed everything. Though this is one of Ty's all-time favorite shows, Rachel has just watched it for the first time...and she has some thoughts. Did we put enough dramatic pauses in this description? Once we have ranted and raved about everything, Rachel will quiz Ty to see if she a a TRUE FAN. - We will be releasing new episodes bi-weekly on Fridays. Follow our channel for notifications of new episodes and look for us on social media @rebootorrewind!

    Nightmare Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 66:45


    Happy day before Christmas everyone....or should we say NIGHTMARE before Christmas! We discussed Ty's Christmas pick this week and she followed her pop punk teenage heart and chose this spooky classic. After Ty explains to Rachel what a director does and rants a little bit about Hot Topic, we get into the interesting characters and dynamic plot of this holiday film. Then we have a great idea for a reboot!! Hollywood, I hope you're listening! ---- This is our last episode of the year! Follow us on Instagram @rebootorrewind to stay up to date about when we are coming back for the New Year and what shows we will be talking about first.

    The Santa Clause

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 72:51


    Tis the season for Christmas movies, and this week we are kicking off the holidays with Rachel's favorite Christmas movie - The Santa Clause. We discuss the plotlines of all three movies in the trilogy and Rachel gives a critical review of the new Disney+ reboot TV series. To top it off, we do a quiz to find out our perfect Christmas gift. So pull up a chair, listeners, this episode calls for a steaming hot cup of cocoa and a crackling fire! --- Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our channel wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @rebootorrewind!

    Addams Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 88:50


    We are so excited to talk about one of the longest-running franchises in TV history. The Addams family may be spooky and scary, but they sure do love each other! This week, we discuss the original show, the movies that came after, and the new Netflix series centered on Wednesday.

    Arrested Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 83:06


    This week we're talking about one of the most corrupt and problematic television families of the 2000s...The Bluths! We get into all our favorite moments and characters of Arrested Development, but we pull no punches when it comes to determining whether there's space for the show on today's TV.

    My Wife and Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 60:52


    November is here and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than to talk about family. This week we are starting with a classic 2000s family sitcom - My Wife and Kids! We discuss the authentic family dynamics of the show, cast re-castings, the occasional problematic storylines, and the possibility of a reboot. - Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our channel wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @rebootorrewind!

    Halloweentown (w/ Glenn Ramey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 82:54


    What better way to celebrate Halloween than watching one of the GREATEST Halloween movie series of all time? This week we bring in friend of the pod and fellow lover of all things fall, Glenn Ramey, to talk about one of our childhood faves. Though we get into a bit of a disagreement on the quality of each installment, we have a great time reminiscing about all the memorable scenes throughout the series and we speculate what a possible reboot could look like. --- Be sure to follow Glenn @glenn_ramey on Instagram and @itstotallyglenn on TikTok!

    Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 64:48


    Spooky season is in full swing and to celebrate we are bringing out one of the classics....Scream! Rachel watched this with great hesitation, but she came out relatively unscathed. We discuss what made this movie so culturally impactful, explain all our favorite and least favorite characters, and share critiques about the more nonsensical plot points. - Subscribe to our channel wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @rebootorrewind

    Scream Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 55:07


    I scream, you scream, we all scream for Scream Queens! This week, we are bringing you some pretty riveting commentary on the cast and plotlines of this iconic Ryan Murphy production. We also wonder about the possibility of a Season 3, and we take a quiz to find out which Scream Queens character we are. - Make sure to follow us on social media @rebootorrewind and rate/review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Heathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 60:50


    We are kicking off spooky season with the iconic 80s movie, Heathers! While we discuss everything that made this movie great...we also talk about why it doesn't work today. And yes, we talk about the musical.

    Zoey 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 82:06


    Are you ready? Ooh, let's talk about Zoey 101! PCA isn't just another kinda school, it's got wacky Quinnventions, a fictional Blix drink that we'd all love to taste just once, and absolutely NO adult supervision. This week we get into all that and more as we discuss this classic 2000s show. We also determine whether a reboot could still work and we take a quiz to see which character we are most like.

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    Secret Life of an American Teenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 74:46


    If the birds can do it, then we can do it. Let's talk about the Secret Life of an American Teenager. We're alone in the studio once again this week, but have no fear because we have PLENTY of opinions about this show. We talk about all the messy characters, the cringeworthy moments, and the hidden messages of the show. We also take a character quiz...but we aren't sure what we were expecting. - Subscribe to our channel wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @rebootorrewind

    Ouran High School Host Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 61:33


    Okay, anime fans, we've seen you come and we've watched you go....now this one is for you! This week we talk about one of our favorite anime shows ever: Ouran High School Host Club. We discuss our favorite characters and episodes, we compare the manga with the anime, and we question the ever-lingering plausibility of a reboot. To wrap it all up, we take a quiz to see which characters we are and Rachel is not happy with her results. - Make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @rebootorrewind for updates and clips from the show!

    Mean Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 71:43


    This week's episode is totally fetch! That's right, we're talking about Mean Girls. We get into the problematic stereotypes on the show, the power dynamics and social hierarchy of North Shore High School, and all of our favorite moments of the movie. We also explain why Mean Girls 2 just doesn't stack up.

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    Reba (w/ Glenn Ramey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 74:30


    Our feet are planted in the past this week as we talk about everyone's favorite single mom who works too hard: Reba! The wonderful Glenn Ramey joins us as we discuss the power of the red-haired legend herself, as well as the unique family dynamics presented in this show and the occasional problematic storyline. We argue about the definition of a reimagining and we see if we can remember the culprit of a few hijinks from the show. - Be sure to follow Glenn @glenn_ramey on Instagram and @itstotallyglenn on TikTok!

    Pretty Little Liars (w/ Karina Blackburn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 83:45


    Two can't keep a secret if they decide to start a podcast! We welcome back our friend Karina this week to talk about Rosewood's resident liars in the ABC Family hit show Pretty Little Liars. We talk about all the problematic relationships, the successes and failures of all three spinoffs, and we try to remember how different people were killed throughout the series. - Be sure to follow Karina @judgingbooksbytheircolors on Instagram for some book recs and a peek at some pretty book covers. You can also find her @notoriouskib on all social platforms.

    Gilmore Girls (w/ Tory Walters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 89:19


    Where you lead, we will follow! Our friend and die-hard Gilmore Girls fan, Tory Walters, joins us this week to talk about the iconic world of Stars Hollow and all its colorful characters. We give our opinions on an online ranking of the characters, we debate the qualities of each of Rory's boyfriends, and of course we express some of our disappointments regarding the revival. --- Tory is a movie and tv buff that will always be a Veronica Mars sun, Annabeth Chase moon, Stiles Stilinski rising. Her TikTok and Instagram is @editoryalizing where she talks ad nauseum about books.

    Vampire Diaries (w/ Emily Brown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 70:51


    Vampires and witches and doppelgangers, oh my! Rachel and Ty are joined by their friend Emily Brown to discuss all the mysteries and colorful characters of Mystic Falls in the show Vampire Diaries. They lament the terrible treatment of Bonnie's character, determine who is the more desirable Salvatore brother, and they try to figure out if there's anything left for future reboots to explore. To close it out, they play a spirited game of Would You Rather and get into a pretty heated debate about the morality of vampire diets. - Follow Emily on Instagram @emermaidbrown

    Teen Wolf (w/ Camila Velasquez and Brooke Barber)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 71:01


    This week is all about Teen Wolf! Rachel watched it for the first time and was scared out of her mind; Ty has been a fan since it originally aired on MTV. They call in two good friends to talk with them about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this chaotic series. Then, they try to imagine what the reboot will look like, and Rachel quizzes everyone on tricky facts from the show. - Follow Cami @kmi234 on Instagram Follow Brooke @bookybrooke and @CastleofChills on Twitter

    Sabrina the Teenage Witch (w/ Emily Blevins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 86:09


    She's a teenager! She's a witch! She's Sabrina the Teenage Witch! This week, Rachel and Ty reminisce on this witchy sitcom full of hijinks. They discuss the many transformations the show went through and the revolving door of characters in the series. Despite the fact that Rachel doesn't like spooky things, they also talk about the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina...and whether it missed the mark. - Find Emily on Instagram @em.blevs and on Twitter @emilykblevins

    Twilight (w/ Camila Velasquez and Nicole Flournory Ray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 93:36


    About three things are absolutely positive. First, Edward is a vampire. Second, the only true team is Team Charlie. And third, this episode is a must-listen! Rachel and Ty are joined by two very good friends as they discuss one of the most beloved movies of their teenage years: Twilight! They rave about their favorite characters, they hash out all the issues surrounding the plot, and they come up with a pretty twisted idea for a reimagining. - Follow Nicole @dreamsdepicted.co and @solstationery on Instagram and check out her website! Follow Cami @kmi234 on Instagram

    Kyle XY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 68:22


    No bellybutton? Sleeps in a bathtub? That's right! This week's episode is about everyone's favorite mystery boy: Kyle XY. Rachel and Ty discuss what made this particular supernatural teen show unique, why it lost viewers, and the possibilities of a reboot. At the end, Ty quizzes Rachel on her knowledge of the show and they try to figure out where they know one of the cast members from.  - Don't forget to subscribe to our channel wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @rebootorrewind

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    Boy Meets World (w/ Karina Blackburn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 75:56


    Ty and Rachel are joined by their friend Karina to talk about Cory Matthews and his introduction to the world! They explore the relationships, life lessons, and unending buffoonery of both the original show and the Disney Channel reboot, Girl Meets World. - Be sure to follow Karina @judgingbooksbytheircolors on Instagram for some book recs and a peek at some pretty book covers. You can also find her @notoriouskib on all social platforms.

    Full House (w/ Anna Carpenter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 68:01


    Full House AND Fuller House?? You got it dude! Ty and Rachel are joined by their friend Anna to dive into both the past and present of the beloved Tanner family. They indulge in the nostalgia about the original series and assess whether the revival lived up to its legacy.

    Step by Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 55:02


    Will there be a "second time around" for this often forgotten show from ABC's TGIF lineup? Ty and Rachel answer just that in this week's episode as they discuss the ups and downs of the Lambert-Foster family. They compare the show to other shows of the same nature (Brady Bunch and Life with Derek) and Rachel even gets Ty to sing at some point.

    Friends (w/ Alyx Reid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 90:49


    This is the one where friends talk about friends. Ty and Rachel are joined this week by novelist, blogger, and youtuber, Alyx Reid. Though the hosts of the show are reluctant to say anything good about Friends, Alyx presents some of the finer points of the show and explains why it is one of her faves. Together, they decide exactly what a reboot would look like. - Alyx has a newish created YouTube channel where she does trailer reactions, movie commentaries, fancasts and other fun/nerdy things. She has a blog “Speak Now Storyteller”, where she posts movie, book and television reviews. Be sure to follow/subscribe to Alyx's socials! YouTube: ArtsyAfroQueen or Alyxwrites TikTok: @artsyafroqueen Twitter: @Alyxwrites Blog: alyxwrites.blog

    Family Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 62:51


    It's a rare condition...for an episode to come on a Friday! Rachel and Ty have just returned from a trip deep, deep into the Appalachian Mountains and so this one is coming at y'all a little late, but it sure is a doozy. They talk all things Family Matters - particularly the pros and cons of its transformation into the Steve Urkel Show. And of course, they take a character quiz at the end!

    Clueless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 57:03


    A 90s series without Clueless? As if! Ty is anything but clueless when it comes to this movie. Rachel, on the other hand, just watched it for the first time. They both share their thoughts on the culturally iconic film and decide whether or not a reboot could recapture the magic. At the end, Rachel quizzes Ty to see how well she remembers one of her favorite movies.

    Living Single

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 58:50


    It's a nineties kinda world, and this week Rachel and Ty are talking about Living Single! They rave about the likability of the characters and they discuss the influence this show had on other shows that came after it. They also have a GOLDEN idea for a reboot and are now expecting a call from Netflix producers any day now…

    Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (w/ Brianna Green)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 76:48


    Rachel and Ty welcome YouTube sensation Brianna Green to the pod this week as they rewind back to the nineties once more to talk about Fresh Prince of Belair. They question the effects of the Aunt Viv re-casting and they lament living in the age of the gritty TV drama. And, of course, they take a personality quiz! Brianna's insta: @Brianna.garrett.g Her Youtube Channel (Brianna's Bachelor Breakdown): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtoLU9PnNyO8e3k-PvtPqg

    The Nanny (w/ Nicole Flournory Ray)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 70:34


    They've got style, they've got flair! This week, Rachel and Ty are joined by a special guest and friend of the pod, Nicole Flournory Ray, to discuss the riveting adventures of everyone's favorite “lady in red.” They explain why Fran Fine was such an icon and they express concerns about how a 21st century reboot could change the show. At the end, they all take a personality quiz to see which character from The Nanny they are…and it's not what they were expecting. Nicole's insta: @solstationery Her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SolStationery?ref=usf_2020

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    Greek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 67:25


    Rachel and Ty discuss the ins and outs of Greek life at the fictional Cyprus Rhodes University as portrayed in the show Greek. They determine why the show never really caught their interest and delve into the show's representation of the Greek world. When all is said and done, Ty quizzes Rachel (a non-Greek) on basic facts about Greek life. Spoiler: She does not do well.

    Dear White People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 68:00


    This week, Rachel and Ty discuss the Netflix original inspired by the movie of the same name. They explain why the show lost them in the second half of the series and they comment on the realities present in the controversies and conversations that ran rampant on Winchester's campus. They also try really really hard to not name the college they both went to.

    Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 67:11


    Good morning students of Greendale! This week, Rachel and Ty explore the mysteries of everyone's favorite community college and weigh the possibilities of some of the craziest fan theories. They also explain why they still hold out hope for six seasons and a movie and pitch a movie plot idea that would probably impress Dan Harmon himself.

    A Different World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 66:41


    It's a different world (from where we com from)! Rachel and Ty rewind back to the nineties to talk about their favorite group of Hillman students. They discuss the iconic coupling of Dwayne and Whitley, fangirl over Cree Summer, and get into why today's college shows just do not compare. At the end, Ty challenges Rachel to remember key plot points of the show.

    Gossip Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 58:58


    Hello Upper East Siders! Rachel and Ty delve into the scandalous lives of everyone's favorite Manhattan elite teens. They air their grievances over Gossip Girl's true identity and compare the beloved original show with the new reboot. Spotted at the very end of the episode: Rachel challenges Ty to a little bit of trivia. Will she be able to pass the test? You'll just have to wait and see XOXO

    Freaks and Geeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 68:00


    This week, Rachel and Ty dive into the single-season cult classic Freaks and Geeks. They explore the possible futures of each character and they come up with a reboot idea that could be exactly what millennials today are looking for.

    Glee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 65:23


    As former Gleeks, Rachel and Ty look back at all the cringe-worthy moments from McKinley High's beloved show choir. They explain why all of the teachers should have been fired and they tackle the question of whether a Glee reboot would be received well in 2022. At the end, Ty challenges Rachel to remember which songs Glee did or did not cover.

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    Degrassi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 62:49


    Rachel and Ty discuss everything they love about the timeless Canadian high school show, Degrassi. They express their concerns over the confirmed upcoming reboot and they play "this or that" with some of the show's most iconic couple pairings.

    Reboot or Rewind? (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 1:04


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