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Two adults look back and see if the things they liked as kids are still worth loving.


    • Dec 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 26m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    The Christmas Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 33:26


    In an extended version of the game Slap or Nap, we cover The Christmas Shoes, a new song by the band New Song. Ring in the holidays with our super sacrilegious take on an extremely sappy tale. There's drama, death, and a detailed examination on whether or not Jesus is bitchy.  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 97:16


    Do Jack and Sally deserve to be #couplegoals? Is Reno the closest thing we have to an IRL Halloweentown? Has this whole thing been about cultural appropriation all along? These and other questions get answered as we discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    The Muppet Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 113:44


    'Tis the season to dive into Dickens! We discuss our love of the Muppets and their acting capabilities, the complex timeline of Kermit and Miss Piggy's relationship, and the terror behind Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    TGIF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 39:25


    In November's minisode we're tackling the iconic programming block that was TGIF. We chat about mice, snorting coke off the ABC sign, and the importance of being earnest. Happy Thanksgiving!  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Boy Meets World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 109:28


    Warning: this might be our thirstiest episode yet! We discuss Boy Meets World, Rider Strong's undeniable sex appeal, the necessity of change, and wax poetic about dump trucks and Succession.  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    NSYNC — No Strings Attached

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 105:14


    We're doing our first boy band episode with NSYNC as we cover the massive album No Strings Attached. We talk about the many meanings of Space Cowboy, the fragile male ego, and see if Capri Sun holds up!  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    Bonus Minisode: Influenza: The Even Stevens Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 35:44


    If you thought we were done talking about Even Stevens, you were wrong! In this month's minisode, we discuss the musical episode, and Sam teaches us how to cheat while writing essays. There are laughs, crack babies, two dogs, and one very special guest—give it a listen!  Follow us on: Instagram - @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast 502-HOLDUPS

    Goosebumps - With Maggie Tokuda-Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 83:59


    We have our first ever guest! Writer Maggie Tokuda-Hall joins us to talk about the scary implications of The Haunted Mask, what a mensch R.L. Stine is, and the loose interpretations of what qualifies as a science fair project. > Follow us! > Instagram - @The_Holdup_Pod > Twitter: @Thisholdsup > Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast > Call us at 502-HOLDUPS

    BONUS: Even Stevens with Old Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 68:38


    We were lucky enough to be guests on the spectacular podcast Old Millennials. Emilie and Margaux lead us in a rousing discussion about Even Stevens, middle school urban legends, and Christy Carlson Romano's hotly debated cheuginess.  Find Old Millennials on  Instagram @theoldmillennialspod or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher

    Mean Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 128:55


    Our season 2 premiere hits you like a big yellow school bus as we revisit Mean Girls. We wrestle with Tina Fey's complicated legacy, prove our status as Kevin Gnapoor fangirls, and introduce a few celebrity guests. It's gonna be fetch! Follow us on: Instagram - @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast Leave a voicemail at 502-HOLDUPS

    Christina Aguilera - Stripped

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 92:53


    Time to get Dirrty with Xtina's 4th (yes! 4th!) album. Is this album still full of bangers? Can Xtina rock a fabulous tiny hat? And, do you remember Pretty Pretty Princess? Someone does and has delightful, yet painful memories.  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    American Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 104:12


    Making the leap from puberty to pies, we ask if this raunchy teen classic stands the test of time. Plus, we decide if Fruit Stripe Gum still tastes good and something happens on the show that has NEVER happened before! Don't miss it! Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    Bonus Minisode: Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 26:15


    We're gonna take it into overtime (or Oadine) with this micro dive into Space Jam 2! We discuss algorithms, fandoms, and the unbeatable hotness of Don Cheadle.  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    The Care and Keeping of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 87:43


    Today we're covering the controversial, the questionably wholesome, and much oogled at sleepovers book, The Care and Keeping of You. We discuss American Girl culture, BOOBS, and how the '90s were "soaked in milk."  Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 113:32


    For Molly's second Birthday Month pick, we're covering Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss horny children's movies, Harvey Danger, and try to nail down why we were drawn into the Esmeralda Industrial Complex.  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    The Baby-Sitters Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 142:43


     Say hello to your friends—specifically Molly because it's her birthday month! To celebrate, we're doing a deep dive into one of her favorite series to determine if it stands the test of time. Plus, we talk about good parents, bad handwriting and if Zola will hold up! > Follow us: > Instagram - @the_holdup_pod > Twitter - @thisholdsup > Call us at 502-HOLDUPS

    McDonald's Happy Meal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 103:49


    Forget the food you have at the house, today we're talking about the McDonald's Happy Meal! We talk car accidents, bad toys, surprising moments in Latinx history, and try to decide if we're still loving it!  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    A Goofy Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 113:53


    Dog people hybrids listen up: we've got a classic father/pup film just in time for Father's Day. We talk about how hard Powerline slaps, the horror of the electric chair, and Goofy's mental health! Find us at: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Call 502-HOLDUPS

    Crossroads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 108:51


    CW: episode contains mention of sexual assault and domestic abuse Buckle up and grab your song writing notebook, we're talking Crossroads (2002). We discuss first concerts, Olivia Rodrigo, female friendships, and (as always) make an earnest plea to #FREEBRITNEY.  Follow us on Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Degrassi: The Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 111:56


    Whatever it takes, Sam will always find a way to discuss Degrassi: The Next Generation, especially during her birthday month. We talk how crazy hot Craig is, the valuable and not-so-valuable lessons Degrassi teaches, the Drake of it all, and the reason why we should have known Lance Bass was gay long before he came out.  Follow us on Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: @the_holdup_pod Or call our hotline at: 502-HOLDUPS

    The Flintstones (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 84:37


    We're yabba dabba doing something fun for Sam's birthday month and covering the 1994 Flintstones movie. We talk about set design, the endless Reno/Bedrock parallels, and how 90's Rick Moranis could absolutely get it. Plus, Molly accidentally calls The Flintstones the Simpsons roughly 40 times. We're having fun!  Pod social Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Avril Lavigne - Let Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 107:04


    We cover this ultra-Canadian punk princess's first album, dissect all the anti-Britney blasphemy of this era, and ask if anyone remembers Destiny's Child book covers.  Follow us on Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Lizzie McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 113:47


    We've got a picture-perfect plan, and we're covering Lizzie McGuire (2001). We talk internalized misogyny, short kings, and distribute the “You Tried” award for early aughts wokeness. Does it hold up? We'll figure it out on the way!   Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Tamagotchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 79:06


    Beep beep beep! It's the sound of Tamagotchis coming back from 1997. We decide if this lil egg baby holds up and reminisce about how far guys would go to see their Lulu rating in 2013. Bonus: sexual and non-sexual cures for the hiccups. Follow us on: Instagram - @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast 502-HOLDUPS

    Cinderella (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 94:13


    The prince is giving a ball, and we're doing a podcast about it! Join us as we cover 1997's live action TV version of Cinderella, featuring Brandy. We talk whimsical ass bitches, the wedding industrial complex, and hear Molly endorse Ever After roughly 35 times.  Follow us on  Instagram - @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @Thisholdsup Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast 502-HOLDUPS

    Destiny's Child - Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 88:58


    Are you ready for this jelly? We discuss Destiny's Child 3rd album Survivor, plus all the lineup drama surrounding the band. We also talk about dads (will we ever survive THEM?), Michelle Williams' gospel career, Kelly Rowland's nonprofit work and whatever happened to Beyonce.  Follow Us: Instagram: @The_Holdup_Pod Twitter: @ThisHoldsUp Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast Call our hotline at: 502-HOLDUPS

    Titanic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 111:11


    Our hearts, and the discourse, goes on in this epic episode where we discuss 1997's Titanic. We talk history, cinema, the loveliness of Leo, the bummer of imposter syndrome, and spend  A LOT of time talking about childhood horniness. It'll be a Valentine's-themed ep you won't want to let go of!  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Uncrustables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 77:30


    We take on this 90s classic in PB&J, Hazelnut and the ill-advised Taco form and see if it holds up. Plus, Sam learns what a cafeteria is for and we all learn the real reason why you can't see the moon sometimes. Hint: it has to do with Bear in the Big Blue House.   Follow us on social: Instagram: @the_holdup_pod Twitter: @ThisHoldsUp Facebook: The Hold Up Podcast Donate: https://linktr.ee/theholduppod   Call us at 502-HOLDUPS!

    Space Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 91:29


    Everybody get up, it's time to slam now, we're covering 1996's Space Jam. This surprisingly spirited Dry January ep has everything: sports facts, problematic celebrity takes, the freaking Macarena, and the enduring power of friendship that lasts from here to Oadine (it'll make sense, we promise.)  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 76:15


    All we want for Christmas is you......to listen to this ep! We discuss Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas album and show our true colors as member of the Lambily. There's (more) church song talk, Christmas chat, and a whole mess of giggles.  Happy Holidays!  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    The Santa Clause

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 98:33


    This week we take on a Christmas classic, The Santa Clause (1994). We gab about losing the faith, compare Santa to Jesus more times than is responsible, and pitch what is possibly the greatest unmade Christmas movie of all time.  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    8. Kid Cuisine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 71:49


    We sink our teeth into Kid Cuisine, the most famous TV dinner marketed to kids, and decide if this meal still deserves to be served. Plus, we discuss WW2, Cameo, and how to get wet

    Sister, Sister

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 88:51


    We've got our own minds and we're talking about the hit TV show Sister, Sister. We also discuss, twins, The Chateau Marmont, thick kings, and which of the Mowry sisters we think voted for Tr***.  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Hocus Pocus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 78:48


    We put a spell on you with our latest ep discussing whether the '93 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus holds up. We also talk WAP, Gloria Steinem, and how we know Sam is a witch.  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    My Chemical Romance- Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 63:50


    Content warning: Contains mention of self harm.  If you wanted honesty, listen to us discuss My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. We talk Hot Topic, tortoises, emo kids, fan fiction and the dubious hottness of Gerard Way. We also debut two new segments!  Follow us on  Twitter: @thisholdsup Instagram: the_holdup_pod Facebook: The Holdup Podcast Or call our hotline at: 502- Holdups

    Pop-Tarts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 66:37


    If you thought we'd only cover non edible media, THINK AGAIN!  This week we revisit the breakfast staple of sugar-high kids, Pop-Tarts! We discuss Andy Warhol, balanced breakfasts, and some VERY adult content re: docking.  Follow us on  Facebook: @theholduppodcast Twitter: @thisholdsUP Instagram: The_holdup_pod 

    Good Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 50:54


    I'm a dude, she's a dude, he's a dude, and we're ALL covering the 1997 Nickelodeon classic, Good Burger. We overcome sketchy sound issues to talk diversity, SNL, Pete Davidson's butthole eyes, and our ever present craving for burgs.  Follow us on  Facebook: @theholduppodcast Twitter: @thisholdsUP Instagram: The_holdup_pod 

    Ep 2: Baby One More Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 61:22


    It's Britney, bitch on our second episode. We talk whack fashion, conservatorship, and first concerts. Find us on Facebook and Insta @the_holdup_pod or on Twitter @thisholdsup @sam_disalvo or @seriousmolly

    Ep 1: Smart House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 57:19


    Because we're all stuck at home, why not revisit a Disney Original about the ultimate house! In our debut ep we break down Smart House (1999). Heads up, this was recorded early in quar! A lot has changed since then but our love for the huge swings taken by DCOM remains eternal! Find us on Facebook and Instagram @the_holdup_pod or on Twitter @thisholdsup

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