Ruining Your Childhood - The Pitfalls of Nostalgia

Where does your brain go when you think the words perfection salad? I imagine, the first thing you think of is celery, apple juice and pimentos all encased in a thick layer of gelatin… Cause OBVIOUSLY, that is perfection, right?Have you ever skimmed through an old cook book and wondered what the hell was going on in the 50s, 60s, and 70s? Well, I have! So that's why it's Snack Attack time. We look at dozens of “delicious” recipes from yesteryear including but not limited to: chicken en gelee, shrimp singapore, jellied veal rings, and of course, non fattening laxative mayo.. My stomach is just rumbling thinking of these delicacies…PATREON EXCLUSIVE: we discuss Sublime's hit Caress Me Down, Alexander the Great, and the rise of facism amongst other things. Important stuff all around…EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

You know what time it is! It's bracket time folks! Ron's in the house and he decided to surprise us with a topic neither Rob nor myself knew of. So, to our delight and surprise, we got a battle of legends from the found footage world. That's right. It's Winnebago Man vs. Fred the Carver. No bells being rung by those names? No worries, you'll soon fall in love.But that's not all, of course. We also discuss George Lucas's absurd grudge, McDonalds mascots, and Happy Gilmore 2. Rob also issues one of his patented reviews of the 1993 cult classic Surf Ninjas. All that, and a bag of chips, here in The Nostalgia Pit.PATREON EXCLUSIVE: We get a Limited Recall slash navel gaze as Colin looks into some of his old musical endeavors. We also look into pink cocaine, laugh tracks, and Eastbound & Down outtakes. EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@rjt243@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

Well folks, put on those shoulder length gloves that Laura Dern wears in Jurassic Park, cause it's Probin' Time! This one here, is the deepest… the darkest… the craziest amount of research I have done for any episode yet. The lengths, depths, and girths that I went to to find out what the hell Ecco the Dolphin is really about… Holy mackerel.If you never played the 1992 smash hit game exclusively for the Sega systems, you missed out. And if you did play the game, you probably remember it's immensely difficult and confusing puzzles. But if you happened to be one of the few that beat the game?! You were an elite gamer with the most patient of demeanors. Think Free Willy meets The Terminator meets Alien… Take all of that and wrap it in one of Jimi Hendrix's acid soaked bandanas, and you are right where you need to be… Plus! A very special happy birthday to Rob! Love ya buddy. Plus! We welcome back our spleen! That's right, Kevin Siplin is in the house!EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

Today we welcome in a very special guest: the one, the only Matt Goodwin! You may recognize Matt from some of his musical endeavors like The Bad Tenants, or perhaps from one of his acting endeavors like Kung Fun Games (out now on Amazon Prime). But Matt, Rob and I go way back, so needless to say, we are very excited to have him on.Besides his dabbling in film and music, we also discuss bagels, toxic masculinity, and the racist nature of Star Wars. Plus, we dig into the X Files and Matt's history with the program. All that, and more!PATREON EXCLUSIVE: We venture into Snack Attack land to discuss the Pizza Wars of the 90s. Not familiar? All I can say is: blood was shed.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@mookychew@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

It's season 5! Holy cow! Wait… Why isn't it a holy pig? Or a holy goat? I should probably look up the etymology before continuing to use any phrase these days… Regardless, we're back after the shortest hiatus ever to bring you another season of malarkey.As we're back, we decided to spelunk the 1997 smash hit Everybody (Backstreet's Back). For 28 years, I've wondered where they came back from… A trip to Spain? Cancun? A hiatus? The confused child in me has always wanted to know, so you know what?! We did some deep diving to find you the TRUTH.Obviously, that's not all… We also spelunk Backstreet's 1995 not so hit single We've Got it Goin' On. That, plus bike messengers, folk in regular communication with Jesus, and the new Star Wars short film…And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, Rob reviews two movies for us! Thunderbolts and Sinners… A double feature!We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

We made it folks! Made it all the way to the end of season 4 here at The Pit. As my grandma would say: holy mackerel. But you know what the end of a season means… It's mailbag time. We fielded questions from our listeners and you KNOW there's some gold.We meander through many a question: our origin story, favorite childhood board games, and even which Jim Carrey characters would be the best and worst boss. We also discuss what makes a good rapper, why we have such offensive backgrounds, and fantasy pod guests. Plus, you know we had to talk The Rehearsal… SPOILER ALERT. And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, however, we don't have a Patreon episode… Everyone gets the full thing. Cause I love you.We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

It's bracket time, baby! That's right, we welcome back in our resident bracketician Drinks w/ Ron to break down some of the trickle down effect of TMNT and the success of the first cartoon show. As you can imagine, just like with any success story, many followed in their footsteps, attempting to replicate the formula.So, we are going to look at 16 of these knockoffs… Everything from the direct competition of Battletoads to the more covert rip offs in Samurai Pizza Cats. There are many cartoons all with the aim at selling merchandise, and all of them are glorious in their own way…And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we discuss the sequel to Beetlejuice, the Space Jam soundtrack, and even do a Song Spelunker on one of the tracks from the album… This is a good one. I think you'll wanna subscribe…We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.EtsyPatreonLinktreeTherapy EP - MADSHROOM MCThe Half Assed Podcast NetworkInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation@rjt243

Today, we venture down a path that intersects with overrated desserts, corporate schlock, and the aesthetic of 90s pornography. But of course that is not all! We have a Limited Recall of the 1995 smash hit Batman Forever, as well as a Rob's Review of the new Minecraft movie.We also decided to probe into the history of the Netherlands, specifically one very interesting incident involving brothers Johan and Cornelius de Witt… If this strikes no memory bells for you, then stick around, cause this is a fun one.And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we discuss the best selling musician from every state, the dark origins of children's games, and we learn some interesting vocabulary for words that no one knew existed…We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Today we adventure to the southern hemisphere! Scaling on down the Americas, we head to Peru to link up with our good friend Dax Edword! A Washington State native, Dax figured out that he can continue to do his graphic design and musical engineering from anywhere in the world… Smart man! So what does one do when you have a friend living in a foreign land?? They interview them about the cuisine, duh… And you know what that means… SNACK ATTACK, BABY. Get ready to learn about foods from lands that are not your own (unless you happen to be Peruvian, to which i apologize).And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we discuss animation! Everything from Akira to Invincible to Naruto to Dragonball… Obviously that's not ALL we talk about, but we are nerds… What do you expect?EtsyPatreonLinktreeDax's BandcampInstagram:@daxedworddesign@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

It's time to grab your snacks! All the sweets and saltys… Whatever gets your goat goin, really. Cause we're poppin in a VHS and settling right back into the nineties. We welcome in guest Justin Stamer from the Outsiders Social Club and Tubi Determined podcasts today to help us break down what it's like to be a VHS collector.From the most expensive tapes out there, to the most sold, we discuss everything from obscure horror films to Disney classics. Plus! Justin goes to a certified drug front and tells us all about it! It's crazy… All this and a bag of chips this week, on the PitAnd if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we talk nubility, patience, and trauma while Colin breaks down his therapy…EtsyPatreonLinktreeThe Half-Assed Podcast NetworkInstagram:@ruining_ your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

What do Matisyahu, Rasputin, and Krang from TMNT have in common? They're all from Philly… Not really, but they are all in this episode. We decided to probe the undead corpse of the Russian holy man Grigory Rasputin, in all of his shrouds of mystery. We also discuss pregnant men, memory retention, and the animated film Anastasia. Plus, I final saw Top Gun… What did I think? Tune in… And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we do a very special Song Spelunker on the Insane Clown Posse's hit single, Miracles. You might wanna subscribe for this one…EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Today marks the beginning of something very special. A marriage of minds, bodies?, and podcasts. We welcome in the one and only Drinks w/ Ron! You should know him from a handful of appearances on this here pod as well as from the Half-Assed Podcast Network. But we're not just bringing in Ron as a guest. He is now a part of the crew!Call it a residency, call it a collaboration, call it what you will… Once a month, we got Ronno coming on to do a bracket of something Nostalgic. For the inaugural episode, Rob and I wanted to go in blind, just like y'all! And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we talk Macho Man, color psychology, and a little behind the scenes on a merchandising meeting for the pod.EtsyPatreonLinktreeThe Half-Assed Podcast NetworkInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation@rjt243

As you drive around any city in America, you are bound to lay your eyes on a multitude of different signages depicting the resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… It's almost an accepted fact at this point: he WILL return. We just don't know when…But what if he was already born? What if he's a 26 year old man living in the Upper Westside as we speak?!? Maybe he looks exactly like Adam Levine with his shirt off… Besides wondering what aesthetics a modern day carpenter turned deity would go with, we also get in on a good old fashioned Song Spelunker on the 1998 hit song Life by Des'ree. And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we discuss the increasingly odd thirst traps on Instagram, body augmentation, and Terrence Howard.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Today, the boys have some things to say… It's a good thing they have a podcast… Why am I writing in third person? Regardless.. We go through a multitude of topics on this one. Everything from Portugese serial murder Diogo Alves, to the new Meta Rayban glasses, to Spiderman's genitals. We also talk the glorification of the male criminal, the growing indifference towards comic book movies, and the map. What is the map? Well, you better stay tuned to find out, cause Rob will explain it all.And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we discuss methods of final disposition, aka what to do with your earthly remains after you've moved on. All I can say is, mellification…We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies dropping very soon.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Now folks, I need you to meet me half way with this one… Yes, some could say life's a bit of a log jam right now, but we're here to help. Get ready to relax and illuminate that heartlight. I bet that plantar fasciitis is loosening up as I utter these words… You're feeling better. You look into the sky and exclaim, “I'm alright!” to anyone in shouting distance. This is it. I'm speaking from heart to heart. Welcome to the danger zone…Now if all my ramblings upset you, cool those angry eyes. I'll be done shortly… All I need is a large bottle of baby oil, two volleyballs, and a group of boys… Cause nothing's more fun than play time, or so says Everett Washington's crown jewel Kenny Loggins… So let's spelunk this eyebrow raiser and try to figure out if the goose is actually loose… And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we go behind the scenes of Rob's trailerization of the spelunked Loggins track, to see how his brain REALLY works. We also get fully nude. So if you don't wanna miss out on two rude nude dudes poddin' about the blues, click the link in the description.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

I've heard it said before that the journey is the destination…In this case I think we can affirm this as true. Debuting a new segment today, folks, It's Probin' Time!! On this cat-scratch fever dream of an episode, we dive into the 1981 film Roar.Produced and directed by Noel Marshall, who also starred in the film, alongside Tippy Hedron and Melanie Griffith. This gaping maw of content is stuffed with everything from the original story of Pinnochio, to soup lozenges, to coping mechanisms. And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! They drop a day early with an extra thirty minutes or more for every episode! Today, we talk about what drug culture looked like in ancient Rome & Greece! Fascinating, to say the least…We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies dropping very soon.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Welcome to a very special edition of Rob's Reviews here on the Nostalgia Pit. Today we welcome in a special soul, the lovely Celina Flores to talk about the new Robert Eggers directed Nosferatu in all of its macabre splendor.But of course, that is not all! We also discuss the checkered past of Disney and its history of questionable imagery and language, and innuendo throughout its catalog. Everything from Fantasia and Pinnochio to the Lion King and Little Mermaid… It's all here, and it's all filthy!And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! An extra thirty minutes plus for every episode starting with this one here! But if you want your support to equate in something you can touch, check out our etsy. Links in the episode description.EtsyPatreonLinktreeCelina FloresNocturne For Daughters - Celina FloresInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

What do horse hoof bread, Taco Bell, and raw milk have in common? Well, besides all being food… These are all items you might be able to find in the continental breakfast at a very, very special hotel.This hotel, named after one of the fifty states in this great country,, has existed for millenia, but the public was only enlightened to its existence due to Don Henley and them boys. Them boys of course being The Eagles. No, it's not Hotel Alabama. Although, I hear they have a killer beschamel…That's right. We brought back Yikes Mountain & Drinks w/ Ron from the Half-Assed Podcast Network to help us spelunk the 1977 smash hit Hotel California. So, buckle up for this baby, cause she's a little grumpy. And by grumpy, I mean bumpy... And by bumpy, I mean internally... And by internally, I mean intestinally…And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! An extra thirty minutes plus for every episode starting with this one here! But if you want your support to equate in something you can touch, check out our etsy. Links in the episode description.EtsyPatreonLinktreefind our guests on Blue Sky@OSCpod.bksy.social@yikesmountain.bksy.social@RJT243.bksy.socialInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Return of the Rob! That's right, folks. Rob. Is. Back! After an all too long hiatus, we welcome back the missing piece of this here pod. I'm sure y'all were wondering when that barrage of guests would finally cease… Now we can get on with the REAL conversations.We talk about everything from Rob's new otamatone to the second Fyre Fest to the Land Before Time. Colin also digs into a cartoon that lives rent free in his head, none other than the ladykiller himself: Johnny Bravo. That's right! It's time for a brand new Limited Recall segment.And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our Patreon, where we have exclusive EXTENDED episodes! An extra thirty minutes plus for every episode starting with this one here! But if you want your support to equate in something you can touch, check out our etsy. Links in the episode description.EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation

Today, we welcome back some more repeat offenders to help stimulate the conversation. Spike Daeley & Chance Random from the recent Lines of Man-Dust episode amongst others, are here to dig into a question left unanswered during our last discussion. And that discussion, is of course, surrounding the retcon-ing of an artists' career through the constantly changing lens of what society's acceptable behaviors-of-the-day are.But that's not all! We also talk the push for verbal exposition in film/TV, performance enhancing drugs, and the fallible nature of memory (to just name a few of the rotating focal points). Besides the conversation though, you will hear some songs throughout the episode. The first is Who's This by Chance off his Breakfast EP. The second track is called Chessnuttz by White Licorice. The final track is Paint by The Pretty Killers tape …And Whatnot. All albums are available for free or donation on their bandcamps. Links in the description (below).Chance Random - Breakfast EPWhite LicoricePretty Killers - And Whatnot...EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@raggedchance@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation

I gotta say, I'm super excited about this one. Still without Rob, I brought in two repeat guests and fellow podcast producers Jeremy Tache from the Lebatard Show w/ Stugotz Podcast as well as Yeti Blanc, producer of the Greg Cote Show w/ Greg Cote Podcast! While we've had both of these folk onto the pod previously, never have we gotten them together! Yeti was our first ever guest, and one of the first people he recommended I try to get on the pod was none other than Jeremy Tache, so it only made perfect sense to do a party episode. While we talk many random topics from American Idol to syllabic structure in song writing, we decided to play a game! I'm calling it Connect the Tunes, but it's essentially where three songs are played and you have to guess the connection between them. Sounds easy? Even if you think you know music, it can get difficult quickly!We also decided to a special edition of Song Spelunker segment… I decided to ignore the advice of Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder, cause we went full Lebatard. Because both our guests have produced songs for the Lebatard show, I decided to go with a song that would really tie the room together. So stay tuned til the end!EtsyPatreonLinktreeJeremey Tache - My TownYeti Blanc feat. Greg Cote - Mornin' ManYeti Blanc feat. PJ Blanc - Finger@LeBatardShow@TheGregCoteShowInstagram:@yetiblanc_@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@madshroommc

Do we have a doozy for you today! I am here sans Rob & Kevin, but not alone. Joined by some old friends from my days of wanting to be a rapper, first we have Josh Dahlquist aka Beige or nowyoureshattered on socials. Stick-and-poke tattoo master based out of the Seattle area. Beige is the lead vocalist of the group Triceracorn with producer IG88 aka Branden Clarke, who is guest number 2 on today's episode. The Bran Man is a wonderful producer and video game sound designer who you may recognize from five previous episodes.Guest #3 is none other than the swarthy pen wielding producer, Chance Random aka Kaleb Gubernik. Besides making some of the most intentional music in the Pacific Northwest, Kaleb is an amazing author writing short stories on his social media that are a beautiful screenshot of moments often overlooked and under appreciated in our daily lives. Our final guest is the wonderful Spike Daely. Linguistic expert and world traveler, Spike has used his abundance of life experiences to create some of the most intricate lyrics I've ever heard. We've got a few songs for you throughout the episode from our wonderful guests, as well as some brand new products! So stay tuned til the end. You can find all the social media and music links to these gentleboiz' work in the episode description. And make sure you go back through the Nostalgia Pit of old, and listen to the close to 10 episodes that these dudes have previously helped contribute to. Much love and thanks to them.EtsyPatreonLinktreeAraless - BandcampTriceracorn - BandcampChance Random - BandcampPretty Killers - And Whatnot...Instagram:@raggedchance@nowyoureshattered@ig88music@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@madshroommc

This week, we're giving a warm send off to our spleen… The one and only Kevin Siplin is leaving the warm embrace of the Pit for a while, as life can and often does take precedence over hobbies. While after today, Kevin may not be with us on every episode, he will always be with us in spirit, as his charisma and charm made him a fan favorite from the jump. We certainly hope to see him back for some guest appearances throughout the year, but he won't be disappearing! Make sure to give him a follow on all his social medias and help support the blossoming of a beautiful art career.So today, we spotlight the latest work is the aforementioned burgeoning profession, the newest MADSHROOM MC record entitled An African Werewolf in Brooklyn. This record is entirely produced by Wolftone, a Seattle based multiinstrumentalist who's recently burst onto the scene with the collaborative album Permafrost Discoveries made with rapper AJ Suede. Wolf's impeccable ability to create a cinematic sonic landscape for an emcee to guide you through is being noticed by many, including myself.We have four songs from the record we'll be sharing with you throughout the episode. Talking about them as well as some of the inspirations and intentions behind the album. Limited edition cassettes are available at madshroommc.bandcamp.com. Link will be in the description if you want to support or you can stream the record on any platform you desire.MADSHROOM MC & Wolftone - An African Werewolf in Brooklyn EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@wolftone_@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@wolftone_@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

No Rob or Kevin today… So in lieu of their absence, I decided to call in a few ringers to rotate in as my cohosts for the next few episodes. Today, we welcome two members of the Outsiders Social Club Podcast: Drinks w/ Ron and Yikes Mountain!Ron did his homework with this one, doing deep research onto the 1980 sketch comedy show called Fridays starring Larry David & Michael Richards amongst a plethora of other recognizable faces. We also discuss acapella groups, the downfall of Infowars, and method actors.If you like what Ron & Yikes bring to the table, you can hear more of them and their malarkey on the Half-Assed Podcast Network, which hosts such pods as the Outsiders Social Club and Tubi Determined podcasts amidst many more of Ron's brainbabies.And make sure you stick around til the end of the episode, where you'll hear the song Train of Thought of the new album An African Werewolf in Brooklyn by Wolftone and our very own MADSHROOM MC. Available on limited edition cassette now! Link in the description. MADSHROOM MC & Wolftone - An African Werewolf in Brooklyn EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Just like your local produce aisle, this episode is FRESH. We welcome in Toronto super-producer for his third appearance on the Pit, none other than the legendary Fresh Kils. We talk everything from vanity to success to having a fan make you a musical love letter over your own music. We also talk failed podcasts, the cognitive dissonance required by our way of life, to the up and coming Ockham's Blazer 2 (release date TBD).And make sure you stay tuned til the end of the episode where you will hear Make it Right off of his most recent record Disclaimer. Link to the song and album in the description.Fresh Kils - DisclaimerEtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Howdy there, folks! Been too long... One could even say… It's been a while. But regardless! We're here in the middle of our hiatus, and I just couldn't get myself to stay away from y'all for too long! I had to go back into the vault and edit what has been gathering dust for a presentation to y'all.As is implied with this return to the vault, some of the subject matter may feel a tad dated. We even debated its relevance to now, but ultimately, I deemed it a worthy listen.So here we are: Rob and I, talking about life's repeated curveballs and what it means to get a whiff of old Uncle Charlie. Besides us trying to mentally grapple with the attempted assassination attempt of a presidential candidate, we also discuss Tenacious D (obviously), Rob's dislike of kaiju movies, and breast feeding videos on instagram.Pick a Side - AralessEtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Welcome in for part two of our celentennial celebration! We return with more mailbag questions and more generalized malarkey. We dig into everything from our favorite memories on the pod to what our cult would look like if we were to start one to what kind of matching tattoos we would get.We also talk Darth Maul, Earth Wind & Fire, as well as the concept of hard cuddling. We also answer quite possibly the most important question ever asked by anyone ever… And that of course is: which Sex & the City gal do you most indentify with?!All apologies on the delay of the episode release... Real life happened to all four of us, so there will be some changes to the Pit in the future, but regular episodes will come back in January 2025. Til then, we'll have some content trickle in. Love y'all.Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Welcome everyone to our very own, first and only, 100th episode celebration!! We were having such a great time answering mailbag questions from our listeners, that we accidentally went long! And you should know by now, that with episodes sometimes leaning past two hours, we had to cut this session in two.But do not fret! The topics are abundant. The ADHD is fluid… We talk everything from Rob rewatching the X-Files, to hot cheetos, to living on another planet, to what our wrestling personas would be. We also make a mixtape of our life, talk nostalgic media (obviously), and who we would resurrect to have on the pod. Big shoutout to all of our listeners and folk who sent in questions! We got over 100 at the end of the day. Needless to say, we could not ask all of them, but we did log them all down for future use. Thank y'all so much for sticking with us for over 300 hours of content!!!Molly in the Mountains - MADSHROOM MCSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Welcome on in to the last of the double digits… We're having a party for episode #99 of the Pit! The kinda party where Tone Loc is hanging with Fox Mulder, Macaulay Culkin, and Spuds McKenzie… Who knows what will be the thread to tie them all together…Besides doing a Song Spelunker on the 1989 hit single Funky Cold Medina, we also listen to the wisdom of the lion's mane… Confused? You won't be for long. Wrap the three of us in plot armor and huck us down Mt. Everest, cause it's time to roll!Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphoto

This one here? It's for the turtle lovers out there… The ones who may or may not have tried to crawl into sewers wondering if there would be pizza and or ninjas waiting in the depths… Or maybe just those susceptible to cartoonish fantasies that our impressionable young minds latched onto… …and now we're in our late thirties daydreaming about pepperoni and James Cagney impressions…Needless to say, we're taking mutants on this one. As a first of its kind, we watched the 1990 classic big screen debut of the boys in green, and that watch-a-long is available right now on our patreon! Yes! Bonus content!But even if you don't have our patreon, you will love this episode. Our special guest Joe Vegas of the Outsiders Social Club remembers vividly watching this in theaters. He's got some takes!Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@DudeGoods@OSCpodcast@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphoto

This week we welcome in the lord of the crunk war himself, none other than Jabez Richard! Now if you don't know that name, I get it… He's more of a local legend than a national one, but regardless, this man knows how to do damn near all of it with a dancer's grace.Jabez is a multi-talented artist hailing from Bellingham, Washington, where he's been making art work of many mediums for close to two decades since relocating from Port Townshend. We wanted to catch up with him and hear all about future endeavors, as well as talk about soul patches, the Highlander, and semen retention.BF Knowhere - bandcampSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@bf_knowhere@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Today, we are guestless… But do not worry! We have tons of absurdity to come your way. We've got everything from product pitches, to the Garfield movie, some of the worlds worst liquors. If you don't happen to know anything about the sweet nectar of Jesus Christ himself known as Malort, well, prepare to be enlightened.We also talk food close to it's expiration date, third party sellers, and feces. Yes, more poop talk for the kids. So prepare yourself for this here talent bomb, and lets slip on into darkness…Here's To Tomorrow - MADSHROOM MCSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

It's Gemini season, baby! Today, we celebrate the birth of two people: our very own red headed renegade Rob Snow as well as our guest of honor tonight, Yikes Mountain! You may remember Yikes from our two episode spotlight of the Outsiders Social Club Podcast and its crew. We salute these two gentlemen by doing a deep dive into the heart of America in the form of the Denver International Airport. If at this time you are wondering why the hell we would talk about a travel hub, well, prepare to be enlightened. This place is any conspiracy theorists wet dream…Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@yikesmountain@OSCpodcast@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

We welcome y'all in for a very special episode. You may remember him from last year's episode when we pushed to bring back the pinstripe, it's none other than the one and only Jeremy Tache! Fresh off the Miami Heat season where he acts a sideline reporter, you can find him weekly on the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz as well as his weekly podcast, Miami Mic'd Up.In this episode, we talk everything from targeted ads to the Four Seasons Orlando baby to Kenny G. I also decided to test my joke writing skills by pitching a couple what I like to call “lewd dad jokes” – we'll see how that lands… Make sure to stay tuned til the end of the episode where you will hear Get Hi by Diogenes featuring MADSHROOM MC off the album A Fire in the Madhouse of Time. Link in the description, and keep an eye out for our episode with Diogenes later in the summer.The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz PodcastMiami Mic'd UpA Fire in the Madhouse of Time - DiogenesSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

We. Are. BACK, baby! That's right, season 4 is here with a SPLASH. And what is that liquid splashing all over your crop tops and muumuus? It's none other than the one, the only, Crystal Pepsi. We do all this with the mastermind behind the Half-Assed Podcast Network, Drinks w/ Ron!Not only do we talk about the glories of Crystal, we follow the breadcrumb trail of the clear cola all the way to the siege of Stalingrad and of the man responsible for stopping the Nazis invasion of the USSR: Georgy Zhukov.Make sure you stay til the end where you'll hear Out of this World by Black Magic Noize. Links to the song and video below. And make sure you check out all the podcasts that Ron produces and co hosts, all available in the Half Assed Podcast Network feed. Links below as well.Black Magic Noize - Space BassOut of this World - Music VideoSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Welp… All good things must end... Season 3 has come to a close, not with a whimper, but with a good dose of direct sunlight to the undercarriage. After a few months of grundle talk, we decided to look into the origin and rise in popularity of pointing your taint at the sun.But of course, that's not all! We talk about the most problematic Marvel character of all time, decision fatigue, and Will Blunderfield. We also discuss theology, the makings of a cult leader, and polyamory.We'll be back late May with season 4!!Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@kaylarrrrr@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

To quote Sly & The Family Stone: it's a family affair! You can call us High & The Family Stoned… I'm sorry for that… But seriously, we welcome in two podcast legends around these parts, Drinks w/ Ron and Suey Award winning musician Yeti Blanc!In this here episode we talk about everything from Dave Matthews, to square dancing to the satanic panic. But that's not all! We also spelunk a Rolling Stone top 500 song of all time! What song? You'll have to listen to find out, but I imagine it was one of Ray Kroc's favorite songs…You can find Ron on the Half Assed Podcast Network producing such shows as the Outsiders Social Club and Tubi Determined. And you can find Yeti Blanc producing the Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote Podcast as well as his frequent musical numbers on the Dan Le Batard Show w/ Stugotz Podcast. Four years ago, Yeti made a parody song for the show called the Fine Song, and now his songs get played on the show almost daily. Stay tuned til the end of the episode to hear Yeti Blanc's origin story in the form of the Fine Song.Yeti Blanc Merch here!The Fine Song (Le Batard Show Parody)OSC Merch here!Kayla Newell TattoosEtsyPatreonInstagram:@yeti.blanc@drinks_w_ron@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@kaylarrrrrFind us on twitter:@YetiBlanc_@TheGregCoteShow@YesMaybeNoPod@RJT243@OSCpod@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

What do Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface all have in common? They are based on the same depraved individual, that's what! That individual is one of the most fascinating and depraved figures in modern human history: none other than Ed Gein. An incredibly maladjusted individual, Gein was known just as much for his upholstery as his crimes… Needless to say, this episode may be the darkest we've covered yet.But we just slip into darkness here at the Pit, we don't live in it. So we also talk alpha males, egalitarianism, and boobs. Hifalutin stuff, here at the Pit… What can I say?Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@kaylarrrrrFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

This week, I only have one question for you: how you Dune?! That's right! It's time for Rob's Reviews: Arrakis Edition featuring a SPOILER HEAVY assessment from both our hosts. If you haven't seen the new Dune and don't want any spoilers, than you may want to keep an ear out and skip that part…But that's not all we talk about! We talk Tim Burton's catalog of work, female rappers, and unicorn migration. Plus! Rob tells us of his competition days as well as Kanye's teeth!Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@kaylarrrrrFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Guess who's back?! Back Again… Kristi's back. Tell your friends. Guess who's back. Yes he's back. Kristi's back. Buh duh duh… That's right! The Don of Denim has returned to The Pit to talk turtles, Corey Feldman, and the evolution of going viral. We also discuss the concept of art “holding up” and what that means in a world with ever changing ideals. But that's not all! Kristi highlights one of his favorite video games of all time: What Became of Edith Finch. We also talk Morrisey, stunt people, and the dulcet tones of Jordan Peterson. Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@thewapplehouse@jorts_center@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@kaylarrrrrFind us on twitter:@thewapplehouse@jortscenterpod@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Snack Attack is back, baby! That's right! It's time to get depressed, because we're going to analyze some strange concoctions that the most poverty stricken era of our country left behind. All I can say now is: some things are not greater than the sum of their parts…But that's not all! We look into what some refer to as America's Stonehenge: the Georgia Guidestones. What are they? Who built them? What is their purpose? We answer all these questions and more!Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@kaylarrrrr@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimationFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Have you ever laid awake at night pondering life's most important questions? I know I have… The other night, I couldn't fall asleep as I lay there wondering what God's voice sounded like. Well, consider that question answered on this week's episode.Besides pondering the vocal tones of deities, we talk dopamine, pho, and Superman. Plus! Kevin details his recent living situation and why he needs to get the hell out immediately.Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@kaylarrrrr@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimationFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

I've always heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” – but I don't think I fully understood the validity of this statement until now. Get ready for our bi-weekly analysis of Kevin's background image with a very special guest! None other than the illustrious Ultraviolet Queen herself: Kayla Newell!! That is correct, you may remember Kayla from the Ruining Your Childhood days of season one, where we talked about a plethora of things… But we wanted to bring her back into the new format, and I will say, she crushes it as always.Besides talking butthole tattoos, wine coolers, and the magnum opus of the yarl (Even Flow by Pearl Jam), we learn of the seedy intersection between the beloved Celestial Tea and extraterrestrials. That's right. Alien tea. I'm thirsty…Kayla Newell TattoosSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@kaylarrrrr@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimationFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Have you ever made a nice, homemade bowl of your favorite something? Mac n cheese... Chicken noodle soup... Dumplings... Or maybe you don't do "home" made; a bowl of your favorite something is Kraft Dinner, or some Spaghetti-O's... Regardless, have you ever looked down at your bowl of probably gelatinous cuisine and thought to yourself, "this could really use some gold leaf..." Well, this week, we talk the utterly superfluous gold burger, Rob's expensive dinner date, and neoliberalism. Kevin also talks to us about the new novel he's reading called The Three Body Problem. SPOILER ALERT! We talk some plot points and such. Nothing too egregious, but still... Warning. Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

Today we welcome in the mastermind behind Cold Waffle Studio: Tyler Rickshaw! You'd think that because we have two animators in the house we'd talk cartoons, comics, drawing… Something of that nature… Right?!?Nope. We talk about songs you hate by artists you love, eunuchs, and life in the rural south. We also chat about Hollywood's most polite racists, Persian folklore, and the acting prowess of Ludacris. Plus! Colin reveals one of his real life redflags! All that, and more!And make sure you stay tuned til the very end for a sneak preview of MADSHROOM MC's newest album: Therapy. Coming out later this year, this is the only place you can hear the lead single entitled Hands of Time.Cold Waffles Studiostiktok @tyler_rickshawIG @coldwafflesstudiosSpliff & The Smuggler - IndieGoGo FundraiserSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

What to say about this week's show… All I can say is, the content really piles up. Some could even say, it's hard to contain our overflowing bounty of topics. Besides skipping between crystal hippies, atrocity insulation, and philosophers, there may or may not be quite a bit of dung talk…All apologies on the front end, but what happens when you're stranded in a small house in the woods with no running water, working plumbing, or company besides a Norwegian forest cat and a rabbit? I could have just ripped the name of the 1995 Jim Carrey film and called this episode “When Nature Calls” – but no, it would be a shame to do that.Spliff & The Smuggler - IndieGoGo FundraiserSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@wizdumb206@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

If you've been listening to the Pit since the beginning, you may recognize the guest on this episode… Neil Vaughn Lawerence was an integral part of many of our episodes in season one, as well as coming up with some fantastic commercial ideas much to our chagrin. Besides hanging out with us, Vaughn knocks it out the park with his mastery in multi-genre production.In today's episode, we talk hot honey, Pokemon, and cat cones. We also hear about the most underrated states in the land of hip hop as well as a spelunking into the 1997 hit song, Zoot Suit Riot by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.Greenwood Cider Co.Press Then Press - Out of State DistributionSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@greenwoodcider@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmnFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

It's time to get drunk! Responsibly, that is… Today, we welcome in one of the cofounders of the Greenwood Cider Co. and a deacon on the drums: Marshall Petryni. Marshall is an old friend of mine from the days of high school, and he along with his two brothers have always been some of my favorite people to be around. So we are very excited to have him join us today. Rob even copped a bottle to review!But this episode is NOT just about cider. We talk about zydeco music, costco hotdogs, and the grittiness of NYC in the 70s. We also debut a new segment! Kevin's Culinary Catastrophes! Wrap all that up in a bag with about a thousand other things, and that's us.Greenwood Cider Co.Press Then Press - Out of State DistributionSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@greenwoodcider@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

This week on Rob's Reviews, Celina chimes in to talk the new film Leave The World Behind, a dystopian psychological thriller about the fragility of societal infrastructure. But, that's not all! We ponder the purpose of merkins, flamingos, and movie sequels to be released in 2024.We also talk mass psychogenic incidents throughout history including one in Seattle from the 1950s as well another from modern day France in the 16th century. Plus! Rob learns what a sharf is! Plus! A very special Song Spelunker!! No Mountain Dew, but this one's sure to be a Blast!FFU X - AralessSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

While this episode may be lacquered in post-Christmas disdain for consumerism and music in public settings, we manage to push through the aftermath of Rob's trip to Best Buy to talk AI dating apps, 90s cartoons that all subsequently were knockoffs of TMNT, and what the greatest prize for being a kid with an appetite for Kool-Aid could be.We also talk oppositional defiant disorder, the resurgence of swing jazz in nineties media, and ear candles. Plus! We do something that has needed to be done for decades now… We give Santa a makeover.FFU X - AralessSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless

What do Terrence Howard, kidney medicines, and chocolate bars have in common? Well, nothing, really – but they are all topics of discussion in this. very. episode! Wow… Who'da thunk? But that's not all we talk about!We also talk about sin eaters, triangles, and The Sopranos. With one of Rob's patented reviews, we discuss the Many Saints of Newark. Plus! Kevin takes us through an audition to be in a commercial, and the to-dos and do-nots of acting tryouts.FFU X - AralessSomething About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreeInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@strangeloopanimation@celinafloresphotoFind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@araless