The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan, Manny, & Billy invite friend & fan of the pod Meghan P. Nolan to put the 1985 action/adventure comedy The Goonies to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “I had this epiphany while I was watching it this time where I was like, ‘Holy shit! Like Goonies are just like a bunch of nerds, they're all just sitting around playing D&D, Mikey is the dungeon master, and this is their quest.” -Meghan P. Nolan Around 2 years ago, Meghan sent us a suggestion to put The Goonies to the ultimate test and because Dan is super lazy it took him this long to get her on the pod. This episode is off the rails from the start filled with classic Nostalgia Test drops and a live Zoom audience of one, (haha! it's a start) Courtney from the Fiction Fixation Podcast who added some hilarious ideas while Billy dealt with his North Carolina internet service. The gang talks about “Goonies” comes from their town name The Goon Docks, what did the parents of these kids do to get all their houses foreclosed on, why was Troy and his flunkies hanging around a wishing well, are the Fratellis really Italian, and who was resetting One Eyed Willie's booby traps in the 1600s. They also analyze all the amazing characters, unpack the stereotypes, plot holes, and put Cindy Lauper's song to a quick Nostalgia Test. Most importantly, they talk about the real heroes of this movie Rosalita and Sloth. This episode is what The Nostalgia Test is all about, laughter, hot takes, and a bunch of hypothetical scenarios for what a Goonies sequel or TV series might look like. This is a must-listen for any fan of 80s classics. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode or anything else nostalgic on your mind and we'll read it for next time on the pod!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:45 Welcoming the Hosts and Guest 01:15 Discussing The Goonies and Nostalgia 02:10 The Goonies' Cultural Impact 04:08 Analyzing Characters and Stereotypes 10:07 Plot Holes and Funny Observations 15:47 The Goonies' Opening Scene and PG Rating 26:51 Music and Product Placement in The Goonies 30:41 Kids' Reactions to The Goonies 31:36 Comparing The Goonies to Other 80s Movies 33:35 Modern Movie Music and Final Thoughts 36:06 Revisiting 'The Goonies': Childhood Memories and Cable TV 37:03 Tree Climbing Adventures and Childhood Mischief 38:24 The Goonies' Treasure Hunt Begins 39:03 Decoding the Pirate Map and Family Dynamics 40:27 The Goonies' Quest: Booby Traps and Town Secrets 42:19 Character Dynamics and 80s Stereotypes 50:14 The Fratelli Family: Villains or Victims? 52:21 Sloth: The Unlikely Hero 56:21 The Goonies' Final Adventure: Treasure and Triumph 01:10:35 Nostalgic Jail Cell Memories 01:11:02 The Idiot Mob in Astoria 01:11:42 Chunk's Hilarious Car Encounter 01:12:22 Goonies Theme Park and Escape Room Ideas 01:14:21 Mikey's Iconic Speech 01:16:02 Speculating on the Goonies Sequel 01:22:25 The Goonies' Legacy and Trivia 01:34:56 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test   Meghan P. Nolan, MFA, MA, PhD, is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Honors program at State University of New York, Rockland. She is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is a multi-genre writer, who focuses on(Neo-)Victorian and Modern literature/ crime writing and fragmented perceptions of self-hood through academic works, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Her book The Crossroads of Crime Writing: Unseen Structures and Uncertain Spaces was published by Anthem Press (March 2024). She is the author of the poetry collection, Stratification (2008) and her poems have been in many literary journals over the years. Recently, her works have been on public display as a part of the “Writing on the Walls” exhibits at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (HVMOCA) and she regularly performs her poetry and monologues as a part of productions by both Studio Theater in Exile and Tutti Bravi respectively. Her works have appeared in Approaches to Teaching the Works of Fernando Pessoa (2025), Mean Streets (2021), Persona Studies (2021 and 2015), Transnational Crime Fiction: Mobility, Borders, and Detection (2020), Exquisite Corpse: Studio Art-Based Writing in the Academy (2019), The 100 Greatest Detectives (2018), and Thread (2017). For more info visit mpnolan.com.  Order Meghan's book The Crossroads of Crime Writing: Unseen Structures and Uncertain Spaces at Barnes & Nobel & Amazon   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Put your Nostalgia helmet on and join Dan & Manny on a dangerous journey to put some 90s Commercials to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “I'm surprised we survived. Like, what we were putting in our bodies, what they were allowing us to play with. It's amazing that we even got this far” -Dan Before Billy joined the chaos, Dan & Manny embarked on a weird walk down memory lane with these super odd 90s commercials. They try to figure out why anyone would by their kid a doll that pees, if Nerf is just human dog toys, why were water guns to big and crazy, and how did anyone go to Action Park. Plus, Dan tells a ridiculous story about his dad, the time he went to Action Park, and Manny slowly loses his mind. This is one of those weirdo episodes you'll want to watch so you can see all the commercials they're talking about. So, grab your Super Soakers, polish those Nerf Vortexes, grab your favorite Kid Cuisine and get ready for a Nostalgia Test like you've never seen and heard before. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode or anything else nostalgic on your mind and we'll read it for next time on the pod!   WATCH EP.150 ON YOUTUBE!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 01:23 Discussing 90s Commercials and Their Impact 04:02 Nerf Turbo Screamer Football Commercial Review 11:43 Magic Potty Baby Commercial Review 16:38 Polly Pocket Commercial Review 19:39 Super Soaker Ooze Blaster Commercial Review 23:26 Action Park Commercial Review 27:12 Water Park Woes and Action Park Memories 27:37 The Perils of Action Park 32:17 Nostalgic Water Gun Commercials 39:54 Kid Cuisine and Childhood Meals 45:20 Sunny Delight and Gushers 53:45 Reflecting on 90s Commercials and Toys   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1993 action/drama Free Willy to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “[They abused a whale] to make a movie about whale awareness [...] You fucking basically murdered [a whale] in the making of [Free Willy].” -Billy Okay everyone, this was a weird journey back for us because no one knew what to expect from Free Willy. We didn't remember it was two hours long. We didn't remember about Jesse's friend Perry. We sure didn't remember Mykelti Williamson being saddled with another clueless white person? And that's just the tip of this nostalgic iceberg because we go on a Metalocalypse tangent, how Orcas were attacking sailboats, adopting a manatee in elementary school, and we expose the unfortunate story behind Kiko, the Orca in Free Willy.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode or anything else nostalgic on your mind and we'll read it for next time on the pod!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:18 Iconic Quotes and Characters from Free Willy 01:03 Reflecting on 90s Movie Culture 01:38 Free Willy: The Plot and Performances 02:54 The Cast and Their Other Works 05:28 Memories of Watching Free Willy as Kids 07:01 The Harsh Realities of Captivity 10:49 The Bond Between Jesse and Willy 16:20 The Climax: Freeing Willy 34:00 The Ethics of Animal Training and Captivity 38:13 Critique of the Characters' Jobs and Skills 38:28 The Absurdity of Recording Dolphins and Whales 39:13 Plot Holes and Lack of Security 40:25 The Plan to Free Willie 43:03 The Ridiculous Escape Plan 54:46 The Fate of Kiko, the Real-Life Willie 01:05:21 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy are joined by their longtime friends Jeremy & Mike to talk about a whole bunch of craziness to put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Hellraiser, I think is the most overrated horror franchise of all time.” -Dan Dan, Manny, & Billy pulled this Nostalgia Test News/Audience Suggestions/Friend Hangout out of left field! They're surprised by their longtime friends Jeremy (from Mrs. Doubtfire, the Metallica episodes, and the 2024 Hangout) & Mike (from the Iron Eagle episode). This dives into SNL funny or not, Reboots (again), Hockey and can Dan find a skate for a size 14 shoe, 100 men vs 1 gorilla, and insane drinking stories. The conversation goes even further back into memories of playing manhunt and if that game can be played today, a cool idea for a horror movie, stories from summertime at the public pool, diners, drinking Black Haus and After Shock, and so much more. This is an episode for the ages, a true inside look at these guys' friendships and what makes The Nostalgia Test Podcast so much fun. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode and leave us topics for next time!   WATCH ON YOUTUBE!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:16 Discussing the End of Popular Shows 01:06 Nostalgia and SNL 02:23 Podcast Dynamics and Drinking Habits 03:48 Reboots and Guilty Pleasures 08:56 Surprise Guests and Birthday Wishes 14:32 Hockey Talk and Parenting 20:11 Debating Gorilla vs. Humans 25:19 Hockey Expenses and Parenting Challenges 29:22 Mike's Instagram Alerts 30:13 The Search for the Purple CD 32:10 Pickleball Takes Over 33:03 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories 39:54 Horror Movie Franchises 48:57 Reboots and Sequels 54:42 Sperm Racing and Other Oddities 58:49 Movie Talk: From Hackers to Scooby-Doo 59:46 The Frighteners and Other Horror Flicks 01:00:32 Podcast Shoutouts and the “Daddy Stories” Confusion  01:04:24 Nostalgia: Childhood Games and Manhunt 01:09:16 Late-Night Diners and Drinking Stories 01:24:27 Rocky Rankings and Final Thoughts   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome Jen & P.T. from The Long Take Review to put Jim Henson's classic Labyrinth to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “We might spend the most time on fart jokes.” -P.T. Much like the topic of this episode, the conversation is a collection of twists, turns, deceptions, off-color fart jokes, confusion about David Bowie's tights, and hallucinations. The gang goes into their love of Henson's use practical effects, they talk about all the memorable characters, the film's lasting impact on cinematic history, and did we say fart jokes. They also touch on the announcement of a sequel directed by Robert Eggers, is Gremlins 2 better than the OG, the influence of David Bowie's performance, and the broader legacy of Jim Henson's creations like The Dark Crystal. It wouldn't be an episode of The Nostalgia Test without all the tangents, memories of Matt Antoniou, and Manny ignoring Dan trying to end the podcast, though he had help from P.T. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode and Labyrinth we'll talk answer them on the next episode.   Watch the full episode on YouTube!     Follow The Long Take Review! At The Long Take Review, four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. Tune in to hear our reviews of new releases, reactions to movie news and awards season checkpoints (i.e. the Golden Globes), Oscar Fairy Flashback episodes in which we spend points to correct a year's nominees and winners, and our own annual awards show, the LTRs or “Letters.”  You can listen to The Long Take Review on Substack, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://rb.gy/kbcvoo   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Welcome to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:34 Introducing the Hosts and Guests 01:16 Diving into the Labyrinth 02:27 First Impressions and Reactions 04:31 Memorable Scenes and Characters 08:15 The Darker Side of Labyrinth 10:51 Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts 12:38 Creepy Moments and Theories 37:12 Favorite Characters and Final Thoughts 38:45 Frozen's Inspiration and Ludo Fun Facts 39:13 Princess Diana Meets Ludo 39:33 The Magic of Muppets and Puppetry 44:31 Hoggle's Complex Puppetry 48:59 Jim Henson's Dedication and Craft 54:42 The Bog of Eternal Stench 58:53 Labyrinth's Video Game-Like Structure 01:09:58 David Bowie's Role and Casting Choices 01:15:06 Potential Sequel and Final Thoughts 01:15:20 Discussing the Labyrinth Sequel 01:16:25 Casting Concerns and Potential Actors 01:16:53 Robert Eggers' Vision for the Sequel 01:23:33 Nostalgia and Legacy Sequels 01:26:14 Does Labyrinth Pass the Nostalgia Test? 01:34:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome writer and director Jonathan Salemi to talk all about filming the indie action drama film The Last Deal. “A couple places ran with the headline, [The Last Deal] is the biggest guerrilla film in the last two decades. I have no proof of that or against it, but I'd say we're definitely in the running.” -Jonathan Salemi This episode of Nostalgia 101 is a detailed lesson from writer and director Jonathan Salemi on what it takes to make an indie film in the recent state of the movie industry. Jonathan starts with his experience interning at Sony Pictures to field producing for major networks like Lifetime and History Channel. He talks about the many stories behind filming The Last Deal guerrilla style in LA during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the true story that inspired the movie, and his experience shooting in various LA locations without permits. Jonathan answers the guys' questions about specific scenes in the movie, he shares some behind-the-scenes anecdotes and what went into casting. They end the episode with Jonathan's upcoming project and his ranking of the Rocky movies. There's so much more! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about this episode and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   Jonathan Salemi is a feature film director, writer and producer. The complete filmmaker. His recent feature THE LAST DEAL screened in theaters across the U.S. in 2023 and was picked up by Starz and Encore. The film was featured in The New York Times “5 Action Films to Stream Now”. Previously, Jonathan hasproduced for network television ("Married at First Sight" on LIFETIME), directed three Academy Award qualifying short films including a short-listed Best Live Action Short Film at the Academy Awards, and he's directed three feature documentaries.   He got his start as an intern at Sony Picture Studios for Academy Award winning producer Douglas Wick. During that time, Jonathan directed his first feature film via a grant from Panavision and Kodak and four walled the film for a week on Sunset Blvd.     The Last Deal on Tubi and Amazon.  www.TheLastDealMovie.com   The Last Deal Socials IG: @TheLastDealMovie FB: @TheLastDealMovie Twitter: @TheLastDealFilm TikTok: @TheLastDealMovie           APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest 01:28 Discussing the Movie 'The Last Deal' 03:12 Jonathan's Background and Filmmaking Journey 09:15 Making a Movie During COVID-19 14:40 Gorilla Filmmaking Techniques 17:31 Behind the Scenes and Challenges 23:15 Character and Scene Insights 35:04 Discussing the Hitman Scene 36:16 Writing and Filmmaking Insights 36:52 Alternate Movie Universes 37:20 Unexpected Plot Twists 38:12 Casting and Character Roles 39:07 Challenges During Filming 40:28 Budget and Distribution Success 41:41 Industry Recognition and Opportunities 45:59 Future Projects and Exciting Plans 53:15 Rocky Movie Rankings 58:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny are releasing a lost Nostalgia Test News from Sept. 2024. This was an audible so it's more chaotic than usual, and then Billy joins them to put 55 classic toys to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I recently was, had a chance to play with a hacky sack and I was like, fuck that.” -Manny Coelho With the Yankees Dodgers playoff game in the background, Dan & Manny discuss the bombardment of potential sequels like Beetlejuice, Constantine, and Goonies. Manny reflects on playing catch for the first time in ages, they try to figure out surprising developments like an Oregon Trail movie and a streaming service from Chick-fil-A. Billy joins in later while Dan & Manny dive into a list of 90s nostalgic toys, evaluating their significance and impact. This is one of many lost episodes waiting to be released. If this one does well, we'll release more lost eps!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:12 Baseball Banter and World Series Talk 00:53 Nostalgia Test Sports News 05:36 Nostalgia Movie News: Constantine and Goonies 09:40 Sequel Mania: I Know What You Did Last Summer and More 12:56 Marvel and Predator Updates 25:57 Ridiculous News: Nobel Prizes and Streaming Services 32:26 Nostalgic Toys: A Trip Down Memory Lane 41:22 Pocket Rocker and Tiger Electronics 41:46 Mousetrap Game Memories 42:27 Doodle Bear and Eco-Friendly Toys 42:47 Super Simon and Gak Nostalgia 44:12 Rainbow Bright and Robotic Dogs 45:44 Polly Pocket and Gendered Toys 46:40 Slinky and Childhood Stories 48:47 Trolls and Anxiety-Inducing Games 50:52 Skip It and Play-Doh 52:21 Super Soaker and Koosh Ball 56:33 Sky Dancers and Magic Mitt 59:12 Nintendo 64 and Classic Video Games 01:09:45 Beanie Babies and Final Thoughts   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Get ready to take a deep-dive down the nostalgia wormhole with Dan, Billy, & Manny as they put nostalgic jingles and commercials to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Before the barbecue sauce [goes on the McRib] it looks like corpse flesh. Like I worked at McDonald's, and it's like the color of like corpse flesh.” -Billy D'Elia The guys put the commercial & jingles from their childhood to the test like 'Zestfully Clean', 'Big Red', 'Pizza Bagel Bites', and the infamous 'Chili's Baby Back Ribs'. They also try to figure out what was so fancy about Mount Airy Lodge, how did anyone survive Action Park, the infamous ‘Crocodile Mile,' and let's not forget the most Long Island commercial of all time for the 'Commack Motor Inn'. This classic Nostalgia Test, so come hangout, chop it up, and drop your favorite commercial in the comments! WATCH EP.144 ON YOUTUBE!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgic Jingles 00:30 Reflecting on Childhood Memories 01:46 Reconnecting with Old Friends 04:11 Nostalgic Commercials and Their Impact 06:01 Zestfully Clean: A Deep Dive 09:57 Mount Airy Lodge: A Blast from the Past 13:19 Big Red Gum: A Cinnamon Classic 19:11 Bagel Bites: Pizza Anytime 24:19 Chili's Baby Back Ribs: Iconic Jingle 26:56 Chili's and the Decline of Ribs 27:42 The McRib Controversy 28:50 Nostalgic Jingles and Fast-Food Memories 31:58 Ring Pops and Childhood Candies 39:16 Slip and Slides: Summer Fun and Injuries 44:52 Action Park: The Most Dangerous Amusement Park 48:31 Long Island Nostalgia: Comac Motor Inn 52:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 2023 American crime thriller film The Last Deal to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! “[The Last Deal]  is a cautionary tale when your friend is a fucking asshole.” -Dan Dissinger The boys have so much fun talking about all the insanity in the indie action drama The Last Deal. They get into the main character's journey to sell 200 pounds of weed in only a week and to find a .22 bolt action rifle at his mom's ranch. They try to figure out why anyone would trust a friend that you just saw stab a guy with a screwdriver, why do loan sharks need to have a contract signed, the long driving sequences, in the movie, and who is this stable girl and what's her deal. There's also the separate movie the girlfriend is in and why is there a naked woman on the toilet. At the end, Dan, Manny, & Billy give their Nostalgia Test Now verdicts and rate the film. There's so much more in this episode, so sit back, grab a drink, and hangout for a while.   Watch The Last Deal on Tubi! Email us your thoughts on this episode and The Last Deal (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) so we can share them on the next episode!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Spoiler Alert 01:10 Discussing the True Events 01:59 Legalization and Its Impact 04:30 Indie Film Critique 06:36 Character Analysis and Plot Holes 15:42 The Ridiculous Contract Scene 22:35 The Ranch Visit 32:06 Character Analysis and Plot Discussion 32:41 Licensing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry 33:17 Empathy and Poor Decisions 33:47 Humorous and Awkward Scenes 34:54 Hitman and Action Movie Tropes 36:12 Unexpected Twists and Character Development 38:17 Final Fight and Realism in Action Movies 42:56 Independent Film Critique and Ratings 54:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's 90s MTV Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “We're on the reverse trajectory of Kiss. Right? Because KISS took the makeup off in the nineties and Metallic put it on.” -Jeremy Madson The boys continue the Metallica Eras journey Nostalgia Test Podcast Metalheads with the controversial 90s studio albums The Black Album, Load, & Reload, also known as the MTV era & the Jason Newstead. Dan, Billy, & Jeremy headbang down memory lane and talk about hearing these albums for the first time, the weird transition from the thrash era to whatever this mid-life metal crisis was, the shift in Metallica's musical style, the peculiar cover art for Load & Reload, and production choices. They go track-by-track and create a 10-track merged version of Load & Reload called Unload, which you can listen to here. In the end, the guys rank the 90s era albums.   If you're a Metallica nerd, this episode is for you. If you're not, listen anyway and give it 5-stars. Listen to Unload on Spotify! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) ranking so we can share them on the next Metallica episode!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to the Metallica Nostalgia Test 00:37 Recap of Previous Episodes and Albums 01:17 The Nineties Era: MTV and Jason Newstead 01:55 Metallica's Costume Era and Music Videos 03:23 High School Memories and Metallica's Influence 09:26 The Black Album: A Turning Point 19:24 Load and Reload: The Controversial Albums 40:51 Guitar Solos and Bob Rock's Influence 41:58 Debating the Merits of 'Bleeding Me' 42:34 Critiquing 'Cure' and Other Tracks 44:24 Discussing 'Wasting My Hate' 46:38 Country Influences in Metallica's Music 47:11 The Controversial 'Mama Said' 47:46 Evaluating 'Thorn Within' and 'Ronnie' 50:42 The Outlaw Torn and Album Reflection 51:10 Nostalgia Test: Does 'Load' Hold Up? 55:50 Comparing 'Load' to Other Albums of the Era 58:13 Introduction to 'Reload' and Its Reception 58:48 Lead Singles and Album Strategy 01:00:35 Track-by-Track Breakdown of 'Reload' 01:09:32 The Unforgiven II: A Sequel Song 01:13:29 Mixed Reviews on 'Better Than You' and 'Slither' 01:14:56 Debating the Middle Part of the Song 01:15:25 Critiquing the Lyrics and Vocals 01:15:49 Generic Hard Rock and Stoner Rock Comparisons 01:16:39 Discussing 'Where the Wild Things Are' 01:17:05 Lars' Dad's Brutal Honesty 01:17:44 Evaluating 'Prince Charming' 01:18:07 The Unmemorable Riffs 01:20:33 The Irish Bar Drinking Song Vibe 01:21:20 WWE and 'Attitude' 01:21:27 The Lengthy 'Fixer' 01:23:01 Reload Exhaustion and Nostalgia 01:29:50 Ranking and Sequencing the Best Tracks 01:43:45 Final Thoughts and Ranking the Era     Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected    

Dan, Manny, & Billy talk all about Hollywood's obsession with reboots, reimagines & remakes, and they put some of the upcoming re's to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  "What is each person's definition of what a reboot is, what a reimagine is, and what a piece of shit is.” -Manny Coelho Dear God! The boys get into the depths of the reboot craze and try to figure out the differences between reboots and remakes. They try to create some parameters and definitions and put to the ultimate test upcoming & already existing reboots, remakes, and reimagines like the Batman franchise, the new Superman, the Anaconda reboot, Naked Gun, and Starship Troopers,(Oh My!). There's also your classic tangents, hot takes, and nonsense that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is known for and you love.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about reboots and remakes and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia and Reboots 00:17 Defining Reboots, Reimagines, and Remakes 00:46 Podcast Announcements and Updates 01:58 Diving into Reboots: Examples and Opinions 05:35 Comic Book Reboots and Their Impact 08:23 Hollywood's Obsession with Reboots 14:53 Reboot vs. Remake: The Debate Continues 19:45 Upcoming Reboots: Excitement and Skepticism 35:30 Casting and Plot of the New Anaconda Movie 36:38 Comedy in Movies: Tropic Thunder and Beyond 40:31 Rebooting Classic Movies: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 46:35 Reimagining Starship Troopers 51:29 Horror Movie Reboots and Their Impact 56:12 The Debate on Rebooting Iconic Films 01:04:47 Final Thoughts on Movie Reboots   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan & Manny welcome Ryan McKenzie, DJ & owner of Music Makes You Move to talk all about what it takes to be a killer DJ. “My number one priority is that people are having a good time.” -Ryan McKenzie Ryan McKenzie tells Dan & Manny about the journey from waiting tables at P.F. Chang's to DJing on cruise ships and eventually running a successful DJ business. He talks about what the difference is between having good musical taste and being a good DJ, learning from some of the greatest DJs at Scratch DJ Academy, the transition to being a business owner and the power of great customer service, and how some songs are just timeless. Then the guys put some of the most popular group dance songs to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about this episode and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 00:30 Dancing Through the Decades 02:33 Ryan McKenzie's DJ Journey Begins 03:23 From Waiter to DJ 05:07 Cruise Ship DJ Adventures 11:33 Starting a DJ Business 14:26 Managing Talent and Business Growth 23:01 Evolving DJ Equipment and Techniques 26:56 Nostalgic Music Trends 31:58 Versatile Songs for Any Event 32:34 The Role of Iconic Songs in Weddings 34:01 DJ's Perspective on Popular Songs 34:27 The Awkwardness of Group Dances 35:17 Retail PTSD and Music Associations 36:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life 38:13 Hiring the Right DJ 42:38 Staying Current with Music Trends 45:26 Country Music's Growing Popularity 47:35 Evaluating Group Dance Songs 01:00:33 Nostalgic Music Memories 01:01:08 Group Dance Songs 01:03:07 Regional Music Preferences 01:05:31 The Return of YMCA 01:09:34 Emo and Alternative Rock Sets 01:13:09 EDM and Nostalgia 01:16:14 The Impact of Movie Soundtracks 01:18:05 The Problem with Remakes and Sequels 01:20:01 DJing and Party Music 01:22:13 Conclusion and Farewell   Spinning vibes, igniting dance floors & elevating events, I'm Ryan from Music Makes You Move.  As the proud owner of MMYM, I've turned my passion for mixing beats into a thriving small business in Los Angeles.  As DJs & KJs, our team is crazy about bringing people together through the magic of music.  Let the rhythm guide your events and take your celebrations to the next level!  Let the Music Make You Move!  @musicmakesyoumove https://musicmakesyoumove.com   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the recently dropped Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer to see if they think if the movie will pass the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW!) “We're putting the toothpaste back in the tube.” -Billy D'Elia The boys give their immediate reactions to the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer after watching it together and tear into the plot of the upcoming reimagining/reboot/sequel/money grab of the Jurassic Park franchise. They talk about their love for the original movie, how each sequel's plot became exponentially more ridiculous, why do people keep returning to these islands, and weren't there dinosaurs roaming around the earth after the last Jurassic World? Did they just ignore what happened? Dan, Manny, & Billy also discuss other upcoming sequels of beloved nostalgic films like Gremlins 3, Goonies 2, & Gladiator 2. Tell us what you think about sequels and reboots, and if you think Hollywood needs to stop all the madness! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on Jurassic World: Rebirth and what your thoughts about any upcoming sequels, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 00:22 Initial Reactions to Jurassic World Rebirth 01:25 Trailer Analysis and Breakdown 02:31 Franchise History and Opinions 03:35 Discussion on Jurassic World Sequels 04:52 Critique of Plot and Characters 07:42 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations 12:25 Reboots and Sequels: A Love-Hate Relationship 13:14 Gremlins 3: Excitement and Skepticism 14:24 Jurassic World Rebirth: Another Cash Grab? 16:45 Hollywood's Obsession with Sequels 16:59 Gladiator 2: A Disappointing Sequel 20:07 Nostalgia Test Predictions 22:09 Final Thoughts and Hashtags   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan, Manny, & NEW cohost longtime friend Billy D'Elia put the 2003 Lindsay Lohan Jamie Lee Curtis switcheroo comedy classic Freaky Friday to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I was like, why is Dan making us watch  this?” -Manny Coelho  The boys introduce their new cohost, longtime friend Billy D'Elia to the Nostalgia Test family! Billy is ready to put pop culture's past to the ultimate test! Dan, Manny, & Billy explore the chaos that's Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They try comprehend why Hollywood is obsessed with body-switch movies, the 2000s', how Lindsay Lohan's character is basically Avril Lavigne, and the insane plot of Freaky Friday. Then they talk about the cultural context of the movie, Chad Michael Murray's hair, if the mother of the Chinese food restaurant should be arrested for making these body swap fortune cookies, the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday, and they  debate whether the classic film passes the nostalgia test. The Nostalgia Test Podcast is nothing without its tangents. The boys go down a deep Kevin Bacon tangent, the horror of the movie Groundhog Day, and Chinese food restaurants.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on Freaky Friday and what your thoughts about the upcoming sequel, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcements  02:15 Discussing Switcheroo Movies  04:07 Lindsay Lohan's Career Highlights  06:27 Freaky Friday: The Plot and Characters  09:01 Analyzing the Switch Mechanism  22:28 Cultural and Setting Observations  29:55 Sibling Dynamics and Relatable Moments  30:49 Nostalgia and Time Capsules  31:12 Documentaries and Scams  31:58 Funny Moments and Characters  32:59 Groundhog Day Theory  34:30 Behind the Scenes Trivia  40:36 Nostalgia Test Results  43:16 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts    Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

WARNING: The conversation on this episode will go into some of the disturbing physical & sexual violence that is both in the book version of American Psycho and the movie.  Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Billy D'Elia to put the 2000 satirical horror thriller to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “The nail gun is the craziest thing, because like, it's so big, and I'm like, is he really gonna do this?” -Manny Coelho Nostalgia Testers, this is one of those episodes! As Samuel L. Jackson famously said in Jurassic Park, "Hold onto your butts." We go DEEP into our memories of first seeing American Psycho and Billy shares a hilarious story about seeing it in the movie theater. We get into our favorite lines, the amazing soundtrack, and how Christian Bale's music monologues are some of the most amazing parts of the movie. We debate whether this is all in Patrick Bateman's head, what does Tom Cruise have to do with Patrick Bateman, 80s yuppie culture, and Dan talks about how Christian Bale was robbed of an Oscar in 2021.  Let's understand something, there shouldn't be a remake or reboot, or reimagining of American Psycho. #NotMyBateman Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on American Psycho and what you think of the possible remake, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test 00:18 Discussing the Iconic Line 01:01 The 80s Setting and Culture 01:43 Welcoming Billy and Podcast Highlights 05:16 American Psycho Overview 06:11 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences 06:51 Character Analysis and Themes 12:23 The Business Card Scene 19:01 Violence and Satire 24:59 Patrick Bateman's Relationships 33:32 Casting and Production Trivia 36:35 Hilarious Moments and Dark Humor 37:01 Patrick Bateman's Violent Tendencies 38:07 Chainsaw Scene and Trivia 39:16 Obsessive Behavior and Yuppie Culture 39:34 The Climax and Bale's Performance 41:17 Satire of the 80s and Book Comparisons 48:21 The Ambiguity of Reality 55:54 Violence in Modern Media 01:05:37 Reboots and Remakes 01:12:42 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's Thrash Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Not only is it a four album progression, but it's [Metallica's] first four albums!" -Jeremy Madson Get ready Nostalgia Metalheads because this is just the beginning of the Metallica journey. On this episode Dan, Billy, & Jeremy get into Metallica's first four albums, their Thrash Era albums: Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and ...And Justice for All. They not only talk about the Thrash era itself, they go deep into each album, talk about their favorite songs & memories, are their any bad songs on these albums, the stories and rumors behind the making of these albums, the genius of Cliff Burton, Lars (of course), is Dave Mustaine the Syd Barrett of Metallica, the connections to Pink Floyd, and so much more.  In the end, they each rank the Thrash Era albums from best to "worst."  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) ranking so we can share them on the Black Album, Load, Reload episode!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:38 Nostalgia Test Podcast Begins 00:54 Introducing the Guests 02:29 Discussing Metallica's Thrash Era 02:46 Metallica's Early Influences and Evolution 04:03 Comparing Metallica's Albums 13:44 Cliff Burton's Influence 15:48 Kill 'Em All: A Deep Dive 23:25 Ride the Lightning: A Quantum Leap 45:19 Debating the Lulu Era 45:50 Drummer Alternatives and Nostalgia 48:26 Master of Puppets: First Impressions 49:46 Tour Stories and Metal Influences 52:00 Battery and Thrash Scene 56:21 Master of Puppets: Song Breakdown 01:00:44 Ozzy Tour and Metallica's Rise 01:06:03 Reflecting on Metallica's Impact 01:17:27 And Justice for All: Introduction 01:24:01 Middle School Memories and Metallica 01:24:49 Debating Metallica's Greatest Songs 01:26:07 Concert Experiences and Heavy Metal 01:27:57 Discussing Metallica's Weakest Tracks   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome Prof. Matt Landis to teach them all about the 90s Swing revival.   “ Anytime a musical movement is chasing authenticity you can almost guarantee they're going to be bullshit ” -Matt Landis Matt takes Dan & Manny on a deep journey that includes the beginnings of Swing music in the 30s, to the historic events of The Zoot Suit Riots, he explains the core of what it means to be Punk, the impetus of the 90s Swing Revival, and it's absolute failings. Through it all, Matt also tells some amazing stories of his time in the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society, which honesty can be a whole other episode.  At the end, Dan & Manny ask the pivotal question, "How do you rank the Rocky movies." Big thanks to Matt for coming on and truly making this one of the best Nostalgia 101 episodes.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 00:13 Meet the Hosts: Dan and Manny 00:40 Swing Revival: A Surprising Return 02:19 Guest Introduction: Matt Landis 05:35 The 90s Swing Revival: A Deep Dive 09:31 The Punk Connection 15:59 The Evolution of Swing and Jump Blues 26:05 World Inferno Friendship Society: A Unique Experience 39:21 The Philosophy of Punk 49:46 Capitalist Apology and Punk Identity 51:14 Racial and Gendered Forms of Oppression in Music 53:28 Nostalgia Test: Swing Music 54:31 Rocky Franchise Marathon 56:54 Ranking the Rocky Movies   Matthew Landis is an adjunct at Stockton University (General/Interdisciplinary Studies) & Rowan University (Music Industry). He was a long-time member of the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society. He toured (US, Canada, and Europe) with them extensively and recorded/co-wrote/arranged a few singles/7"'s and a full-length record with them as keyboardist. He's a published music critic and poet and has worked as a session musician and sideman for many, many Philadelphia-based artists. He currently fronts the heavy psych/garage/doom/hardcore-adjacent band Vice Trip, is finishing up a book about his time in the World/Inferno Friendship Society, as well as a book of poems. He also has his own Substack (of course he does) called Hopeful Monsters. He lives in Southern New Jersey, for reasons passing understanding.  Vice Trip's Bandcamp: https://vicetrip.bandcamp.com/album/i-cant-imagine-b-w-hungover-on-life My Substack: https://hopefulmonsters.substack.com/     LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:  (Coming Soon)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan & Manny welcome Sleevie G to put the 1997 Nicolas Cage classic Con Air to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  ”[Con Air] is a movie about a one man's journey to find a syringe and be a terrible father.” -Dan Dissinger Settle in everyone because this episode is full of tangents, hilarious hot takes, a ton of Nick Cage confusion, and as many plot holes as Con Air. Basically, if this is your first hang with The Nostalgia Test Podcast, "Hold on to your butts." Dan, Manny, & Gomez try to figure out where Cage bought this bunny for his kid, was his prison sentence to harsh, the insane characters in this movie, if Steve Buscemi's character was crazy or not, if he killed that little girl, and is Con Air and Armageddon a shared universe, and so much more.  Plus, find out the celebrity that's banned for life from the Sleevie G Show.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about this episode & we'll shout you out on a future episode.    The Sleevie G show is show that is fun and has a little big of everything sports music moviesvideo games raising awareness, i have a show for everyone !! Hit that Linktr.ee/sleevieg79  Sleevie G Show Podcast   https://sleeviegpodcasts.com/  https://linktr.ee/sleevieg79  https://www.unfpod.com/  https://www.radiogardenstate.com/         APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:55 Gomez's Podcast Journey 09:42 Discussing Con Air 09:52 Con Air Cast and Production 13:41 Plot and Characters Analysis 14:24 Nicolas Cage's Performance 29:35 Action Scenes and Special Effects 46:57 John Cusack's Character and the Stingray Corvette 47:35 The Tea Party Scene Analysis 49:14 Steve Buscemi's Character and Armageddon Theory 51:55 Landing in Vegas and the Aftermath 53:06 Debating the Movie's Plot Holes 01:07:09 Does Con Air Pass the Nostalgia Test? 01:07:58 Ben Affleck and Other Movie Critiques 01:22:22 Nicolas Cage's Best Roles 01:25:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES: (coming soon)     Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan & Manny welcome author Scott Ryan to teach them about all things 90s cinema. Scott discusses his book The Last Decade of Cinema and how the 90s influenced films and culture. Scott dives deeply into why he thinks 1994 was the greatest year for 90s cinema. He talks about iconic 90s films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, & Reality Bites, the impact of 9/11 on the film industry, and shares insights from his interviews with industry insiders, including Patricia Arquette. The conversation touches on the evolution of movies, digital vs. 35mm film, and how storytelling has changed over the decades, and so much more! "In 94 there were two people: there were Pulp Fiction people and there were Forrest Gump people." -Scott Ryan Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 01:06 Welcoming Scott Ryan 01:46 The 90s Podcast Journey 02:31 Gen X and 90s Cinema 03:09 The Impact of 1994 04:56 Iconic 90s Movies 13:02 The Decline of Modern Cinema 19:57 Nostalgia and Remakes 37:06 Starting with Goodfellas 37:22 Discussing Scorsese's Recent Films 38:05 Interview with Patricia Arquette 41:56 The Ice Storm: A Forgotten Masterpiece 43:49 David Lynch's Unique Filmmaking 50:55 Swingers and Male-Centric Films 59:16 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema 01:03:36 Digital vs. Film: The Shift in Filmmaking 01:07:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Scott Ryan, a multifaceted author, publisher, and television historian, is a pop culture and entertainment industry expert. With a portfolio that spans oral histories, behind-the-scenes stories and critical exploration of film and television The Last Decade of Cinema, explores movies from the nineties, offering an analysis of their impact on pop culture both at the time of their release and their lasting significance today. Ryan's previous works include “Moonlighting: An Oral History”, where he unveils the untold story behind the groundbreaking TV series, and “thirtysomething at thirty: an oral history”, alongside “The Last Days of Letterman”, which chronicles the end of an era in late-night television. In “Scott Luck Stories”, he ventures into the realm of comic short stories, showcasing his unique blend of wry humor and journalistic acumen. As the managing editor of “The Blue Rose Magazine” and co-founder of Fayetteville Mafia Press, Ryan has solidified his position as a raw and honest pop culture storyteller. He is the co-host of “Tiger Talk” on YouTube which follows the Massillon Tigers high school football team. He also co-wrote a book about the Tigers' state championship win in 2023 called “Massillon Against the World.” With all this, it still burns him that he never won Employee of the Month at Video Time where he learned to love film by stealing VHS tapes and movie posters. Discover more about Scott Ryan's books and his perspective on storytelling and pop culture here.   Use this link to order Scott's book and he'll personally sign your copy!     LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:  (Coming Soon) Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Billy D'Elia, Steve Herrera, & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode to put the 2024 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I don't have space in my brain for anything past like 95.” -Steve Herrera "The Boys Are Back In Town!" and they are ready to give their uninformed opinions on all things 2024. They talk about their favorite 2024 movies, the worst 2024 reboot, the break out musicians of 2024, the biggest pop-cultural moment, Hawk Tuah Girl (unfortunately), the continuing trend of reboots for 2025 like American Psycho, and Dan calls out The Discovery Network for stealing Scott Barber's show Game Changers (you can listen to our episode with Scott here and create your own timeline of the steal). There's so much more, and the boys truly had a classic basement hang. So, come on over, settle in, and chill with your new best friends! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 132.

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend, Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star, and unofficial co-host Billy D'Elia to this special holiday episode to put the 1985 British-America Christmas Comedy Santa Claus: The Movie to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ [Santa Claus: The Movie] is all about the 80s crack epidemic in New York." -Dan Dissinger Dan, Manny, & Billy try to make sense of a movie so bad that everyone they talked to about watching Santa Claus: The Movie forgot how Santa, his wife (Anya), and two reindeer freeze to death seven and a half minutes in. That's right! The guys realize this movie is all about an elf, played by Dudley Moore, who makes crack cocaine so that John Lithgow can sell it to children, in the 80s! Manny & Billy try to find what they liked about is as kids, Dan talks about Santa being a poltergeist, they try to figure out where they elves came from and how long they were making toys, what's up with Burgess Meredith's beard, we talk about our must-watch Christmas movies, and so much more! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 131.

Dan & Manny put the 1997 action/sci-fi classic

Dan & Manny put the 2024 sequel 

Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “People that don't listen to metal [...] fucking know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D'Elia   This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica's ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There's so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about the Black Album so we can share them on the next episode & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch 02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction 03:20 Discussing Metallica's Black Album 03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys 06:16 Metallica's Influence and Legacy 09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock's Impact 30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown 38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series 38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive 41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes 43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica's Impact 46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica's Evolution 51:49 Metallica's Legacy and Controversies 01:06:28 The Hangout Vibe 01:06:52 Metallica's Live Performances 01:07:34 Concert Experiences and Band Critiques 01:10:34 Nostalgia and Friendship 01:13:30 Deep Dive into Some More Metallica's Songs 01:21:14 The Black Album's Legacy 01:33:25 Final Thoughts and Outro   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES: Metallica The Black Album (Album 1991) Iron Maiden Cavalera Conspiracy Black Sabbath Master of Puppets (Album 1986) Roger Waters Hot Topic David Gilmour ...And Justice For All (Album 1988) “One” (Song) “Enter Sandman” (Song) Dream Theater Tales from the Punchbowl (Album 1995) Primus Slayer Kerry King Minnesota Twins Nirvana Nevermind (Album 1991) Pearl Jam Ten (Album 1991) Guns N' Roses Use Your Illusion I (Album 1991) Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Album 1991) Soundgarden Bad Motor Finger (Album 1991) Arise (Album 1991) Sepultura Hair Metal Thrash Metal Bob Rock Wintersun Before These Crowded Streets (Album 1998) Dave Matthews Band AC/DC Anger (Album 2003) Load (Album 1996) Reload (Album 1997) Lou Reed Slippery When Wet (Album 1986) Bon Jovi Pantera Lars Ulrich Cannibal Corpse Dave Lombardo “Seven Nation Army” (Song The White Stripes) Jethro Tull Lamb of God Roseland Ballroom Irving Plaza Whoopi Goldberg Kill ‘Em All (Album 1983) Anthrax Public Enemy Megadeth Iron Maiden Spinal Tap Judas Priest Cliff Burton Jason Newsted Neil Gaiman Sandman (Book 1989) H. P. Lovecraft Rob Trujillo Napster In Flames Reel Big Fish The Undertaker Kid Rock Tattoo The Earth Team America: World Police (Movie 2004) Insane Clown Posse Rick Rubin Death Magnetic (Album 2008) 72 Seasons (Album 2023) Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (Album 2016)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tim Burton classic

Dan & Manny go deep into the August Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  August was insanely busy! The boys talk about the upcoming Broadway debut of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot, Gina Gershon's stories from the set of Cocktail, should we care about Quentin Tarantino's Toy Story opinions, who's sniffing bathing suits on the set of Baywatch, the Nostalgia Test reboot exception, why is the DeLorean coming back, how did Carl Weathers never have a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and so much more! It's a jam packed episodes!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test News 01:20 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Broadway 05:05 Tom Cruise's First Wife on the Set of Cocktail 08:27 Quentin Tarantino's Take on Toy Story 4 14:41 The DeLorean's Comeback 19:46 Jeremy Jackson's Confession 24:53 Anaconda Reboot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd 27:47 Rebooting Bad Movies 30:37 Nostalgia Music News: Aerosmith Retires 33:46 Sublime's New Song Featuring Bradley Nowell 35:29 Limp Bizkit's Resurgence 37:32 Oasis Reunion Announcement 41:49 Tributes to Childhood Icons 45:32 Carl Weathers Honored Posthumously 50:19 August News Wrap-Up   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) topics you want to hear us do on our next episode of The Nostalgia Test News & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!    LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Keanu Reeves Alex Winter Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Set ‘Bill & Ted' Reunion on Broadway With ‘Waiting for Godot' Waiting For Godot (Play 1953) Samuel Beckett Tom Cruise's first wife was 'very present' on Cocktail set, says Gina Gershon Mimi Rogers Quentin Tarantino Refuses to Watch ‘Toy Story 4' Toy Story (Franchise) Lightyear (Movie 2022) Vin Diesel Pitch Black (Franchise) The DeLorean ruined its creator's life. Now it's coming back (to the future) Cyber Truck Baywatch (Franchise) Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson admits he ‘sniffed' female co-stars' ‘dirty bathing suits' after sneaking into trailers Nicole Eggert Anaconda (Movie 1997) ‘Anaconda' Re-Imagining in the Works with Jack Black and Paul Rudd in Early Talks to Star Jack Black Paul Rudd Jennifer Lopez Ice Cube Jon Voight Owen Wilson Danny Trejo Glitter (Movie 2001) “Baby Got Back” (Song 1991) Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last year Aerosmith Brandon Flowers The Killers Sublime X Stick Figure – "Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)" Limp Bizkit Fred Durst There's going to be an Oasis reunion in 2025 Sid Eudy Phil Donahue Richard Bey Late Actor Carl Weathers Remembered by Co-Stars From Stallone to Sandler Before His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony James Earl Jones   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected    

Dan & Manny discuss whether the 1990s swing dance revival deserves the full Nostalgia Test Podcast treatment. They talk about various aspects of the swing era, its origins, the movies Swing Kids and Swingers, listening to swing dance revival bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Brian Setzer Orchestra, the cultural impact this revival had and if it could make a second a comeback in the 90s obsessed world we're living in right now, and so much more!   WATCH EP. 125 ON YOUTUBE!     APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Mini Episode 00:36 The Swing Dance Resurgence of the 90s 01:20 Swing Dance in Pop Culture 02:08 The 90s Swing Revival Bands 03:51 The Decline of Swing Dance 04:23 Personal Reflections on Swing Dance 06:16 Potential for a Full Episode on Swing Dance 13:21 Conclusion and Call to Action   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Swing Dance History Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Squirrel Nut Zippers Brian Setzer Orchestra The Karate Kid Part II (Movie 1986) Swing Kids (Movie 1993) Royal Crown Revue Clueless (Movie 1995) The Mighty Mighty Bosstones The Mask (Movie 1994) Swingers (Movie 1996) Vince Vaughn Jon Favreau Heather Graham The Derby Ron Livingston Cherry Poppin' Daddies Steampunk NHL 94 (Video Game)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yacklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community. They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.   Contact Phoenix Performance Coaching to Start Your Health Journey!     I am a true nerd at heart. Throughout my career I have seen this ever-growing gap between the tabletop gaming community and the health and fitness community. I then made it my passion in life to bridge that gap. I took my love fundamental development and all things nerdy and combined them by becoming an online coach for those who feel they have had been neglected and forgotten by the fitness industry.       APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 01:32 Meet Jordan Yacklin: Health and Lifestyle Coach 02:08 Jordan's Journey into Health and Fitness 03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Online Coaching 04:48 Blending Passions: Health and Gaming 06:48 Overcoming Intimidation in Fitness 09:30 The Importance of Accountability 14:28 Mental Health and Behavioral Psychology in Coaching 16:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health 24:06 Starting Phoenix Performance Coaching 27:46 Local Meetups and Gaming Events 29:04 Challenges in Promoting Health in Gaming 30:06 The Safe Space of Gaming Communities 33:23 Escapism and Instant Gratification in Gaming 36:26 The Addictive Nature of Video Games 39:27 Building Trust and Community in Gaming 44:16 Coaching Gamers Towards Better Health 46:02 The Hero's Journey and Call to Action 49:55 Setting Realistic Health Goals 51:27 Conclusion and Contact Information   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Phoenix Performance Coaching Dungeons & Dragons RPGs Pokémon Go Cortisol Planet Fitness Magic the Gathering Super Smash Bros. (Videogame) World of Warcraft (Videogame) Call of Duty (Game Franchise) Ready Player One (Movie 2018) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline South Park (TV Series 1997-Present) Mario Kart (Videogame) Obi-Wan Kenobi Luke Skywalker     Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple's Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) topics you want to hear us do on our next episode of The Nostalgia Test News & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!    SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction and Breaking News 00:25 Celebrity Obituaries 01:15 Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth 03:21 Shannen Doherty's Legacy 04:43 Yellowstone Super Volcano 09:18 NBA Dream Team 2024 17:49 Snapple Elements Return 22:17 Twisters Movie Review 28:31 Nostalgia Test News: Upcoming Sequels and Reboots 28:47 Alien Franchise: Endless Alien Adventures 29:50 Karate Kid: A New Sequel in the Works 33:09 Zombie Movies: 28 Years Later 34:47 Jurassic Park: The Never-Ending Franchise 37:26 Superhero Fatigue: Superman and Beyond 39:54 Comedy Reboots: Naked Gun Returns 45:40 Final Destination and Matrix: Reboots Galore 50:11 Nostalgia Predictions: What's Next?   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Shannen Doherty 90210 (TV Series 1990-2000) Richard Simmons Bob Newhart Ruth Westheimer Mandela Effect Howard Stern Little House on the Prairie (TV Series 1974-1983) Charmed (TV Series 1998-2006) Scare Tactics (TV Series 2003-2013) Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Heathers (Movie 1989) The 1992 NBA Dream Team LeBron James Snapple Elements Twisters (Movie 2024) Glen Powell True Detective (TV Series 2014-Present) Geostorm (Movie 2014) Sharknado (Movie 2013) Gerard Butler Hurricane Heist (Movie 2018) Alien: Romulus (Movie 2024) Karate Kid sequel Ralph Macchio Jackie Chan 28 Years Later (Movie 2025) Jurassic Park (Franchise) Jeff Goldblum Mahershala Ali Scarlett Johanson Christoper Nolan Batman Franchise James Gunn The Naked Gun Franchise Taken (Franchise) Airplane! (Movie 1980) Spaceballs (Movie 1987) Hot Tub Time Machine (Movie 2010) Donnell Rawlings Blade Franchise Delroy Lindo Cliffhanger (Movie 1993) Evel Knievel Rugrats (TV Series 1991-2004) Doug (TV Series 1991-1994; 1996-1999) Blank Check (Movie 1994) Look Who's Talking (Movie 1989) The Garbage Pail Kids (Movie 1987) Sandlot 2 (Movie 2005)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

Dan & Manny welcome back the director of The Orange Years & This is GWAR, Scott Barber, to talk about the Kickstarter for his new project Game Changers, a docu series about the videogames that changed everything!   Scott talks about what he's been up to since the last time we had him on to discuss his documentary The Orange Years, he tells us about his new project with Phil Moore (host of Nick Arcade) called Game Changers, why he thinks this is the perfect timing for a docu series like Game Changers, some of his favorite nostalgic videogames, his obsession with the Nintendo Power Glove, how kids are coming back to retro games in a big way, and he shares a cautionary tale about being an indie filmmaker that we feel ALL indie artists need to hear.    HELP FUND GAME CHANGERS!!!   Scott produced and co-directed The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - a documentary chronicling the rise of the Nickelodeon network throughout the 80s and 90s. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Apple TV, and most places you can buy and rent streaming movies. He also directed This Is GWAR, a documentary about the infamous art collective/performance art/monster band, currently on AMC+, Shudder, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. He is currently working on a new show called Game Changers, with Phil Moore of Nick Arcade!   Some Episode Notes Game Changers Kickstarter! The Orange Years (Movie 2018) 40:

Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the 1996 Sublime self-titled album to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is an old fashion basement hangout. There's a ton of inside hometown jokes, references, & tangents, the guys reminisce about listening to Sublime, their favorite songs off this album, they talk about the lyrical prowess of the late great Bradley Nowell, 90s Rock music, singing these songs at age 13, Steve does an amazing cover of "Wrong Way," and so much more!!!  Sit back with your best friends, open a can of your favorite gas station beer, and let's go back to 1996.    SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!   EP.121 COMING SOON TO YOUTUBE!   Some Episode Notes Sublime (Album 1996) Bradley Noel The Dirty Heads Ska Punk Hardcore 311 Nirvana Nirvana MTV Unplugged Kurt Cobain The Foo Fighters “Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix MxPx Layne Staley Alice in Chains Shannon Hoon Blind Melon Chris Cornell Oasis Alt Nation “My Neck, My Back” by Khia Powder (Movie 1995) Pantera David Gilmour Roger Ebert Gwen Stefani No Doubt   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast!  This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses some strong love for Ed Harris, welcomes the Buzzn The Tower boys to the 90s, Dan shouts out Jason Mewes as the most underrated actor of the 90s, thinks Independence Day needs to be rated R, and so much more!   SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!   EP.120 COMING TO YOUTUBE!   Some Episode Notes Independence Day (Movie 1996) Cuba Gooding Jr. Will Smith Jeff Goldblum Buzzn The Tower Buzzn The Tower: Recasting Independence Day Jerry Maguire (Movie 1996) Tom Hanks Castaway (Movie 2000) Forrest Gump (Movie1994) Randy Quaid Ed Harris Jim Carrey Liar Liar (Movie 1997) Truman Show (Movie 1998) The Rock (Movie 1996) Jason Mewes Jay and Silent Bob Kevin Smith Dogma (Movie 1999) The Craft (Movie 1996) Fairuza Balk Pulp Fiction (Movie 1994) Robert Loggia Samuel L. Jackson Keanu Reeves Judd Hirsch Janeane Garofalo Reality Bites (Movie 1994) Margaret Collin Sandra Bullock Practical Magic (Movie 1998) Speed (Movie 1994) Matthew Lillard Brett Spiner Scream (Movie 1996) SCL Punk! (Movie 1998) Vivica A. Fox Tisha Campbell Martin (TV Series 1994-1997) Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Movie 1988) Mars Attacks! (Movie 1996) Jodie Foster Mary McDonnell Bill Pullman   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. J.L. Adolph , Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies, to put the 1995 John Singleton classic Higher Learning to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Content Warning This episode deals with discussions of sexual violence & rape, gun violence, & racial violence. On our 4-year podiversary, we're dropping a hybrid Nostalgia Test/Nostalgia 101 episode. We are so honored to have Dr. J.L. Adolph on the show to guide, add scholastic depth, & mix it up with for the Higher Learning episode. We talk about the complex issues of campus violence (racial & sexual), the role of toxic masculinity in the movie, how director John Singleton was inspired by his experience's at USC to make this film, sexual identity, generational gaps between students and professors, Ice Cube, and so much more! SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!   Ep.119 COMING TO YOUTUBE SOON!   Dr. J.L. Adolph is an accomplished scholar and educator with a Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he completed a dissertation on Fatherhood Narratives in Hip-hop Lyricism in 2018. He also holds an MA from the same institution and a BA in English with a minor in Africana Studiesfrom Central Missouri State University. Dr. Adolph leverages hip-hop culture to educate and empower at-promise youth and families with trauma histories. As an English professor, he employs innovative communication methods to explore urban male parenting in contemporary America. His keynote speeches and the interactive online series DadCypher Edutainment challenge negative perceptions of hip-hop culture and African-American fatherhood. As a media literacy specialist, he empowers marginalized inner-city fathers and works to reshape mainstream narratives of African-American fatherhood. Dr. Adolph creates transformative experiences for educators, helping them guide at-risk students toward healing through hip-hop therapeutic writing. Currently, he teaches at Georgia State University - Perimeter College. Check out Dr. J.L.'s Courses: Dadcypheredutainment.com   Some Episode Notes Higher Learning (Movie 1995) John Singleton Michael Rapaport Laurence Fishburne Regina King Tyra Banks Ice Cube Omar Epps Busta Rhymes Kristy Swanson Cole Hauser Jennifer Connelly University of Southern California Writing Remix Podcast Kids (Movie 1995) LA Riots Rodney King Malcom X (Movie 1992) Spike Lee Sidney Poitier PCU (Movie 1994) Friday (Movie 1995) SLC Punk! (Movie 1998) Van Wilder (Movie 2002) The Breakfast Club (Movie 1985) “Should Writers Use They Own English” by Dr. Vershawn Ashanti Young Trainspotting (Movie 1996) Ewan McGregor Boyz n The Hood (Movie 1991) American History X (Movie 1998) Y2K Leonardo DiCaprio Tori Amos Point Break (Movie 1991) Red Hot Chili Peppers Columbine Shooting The Will To Change by bell hooks Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Freire We Real Cool by bell hooks Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success by Dr. Chris Emdin Do The Right Thing (Movie 1989) The Last Dragon (Movie 1985) Half Baked (Movie 1998)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.  

Dan & Manny welcome artist Mike Reuter to put the 1999 sci-fi action classic

Dan & Manny put some recent Nostalgic News to the ultimates test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  So much is going on in the Nostalgia world. The boys talk about the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris and all the newly added sports, they give their immediate reactions to the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Venom: The Last Dance, and Beverly Hill Cop: Axel F, they put Eminem's latest release "Houdini" to the Nostalgia Test NOW!, and give their thoughts on Red Lobster filing chapter 11. Plus, you get your classic Nostalgia Test tangents! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) topics you want to hear us do on our next episode of The Nostalgia Test News & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!    EP 117 COMING SOON TO YOUTUBE!   Some Episode Notes Paul Scheer June Diane Raphael Jason Mantzoukas How Did This Get Made (Podcast) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Casey Jones Saved by the Bell (TV Series 1989-1993) Zack Attack California Dreams (TV Series 1992-1996) Entertainment Tonight (TV News Series 1981-Present) 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Red Bull X-Games Parkour Kelly Slater Nazaré, Portugal Sport Climbing Darts Curling The Amazing Race (Reality Series 2001-Present) Costco Marshalls HomeSense Supermarket Sweep (Game Show 1965-2022) Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Movie 2024) Venom: The Last Dance (Movie 2024) Deadpool & Wolverine (Movie 2024) Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Movie 2024) Logan (Movie 2017) “Like a Prayer” (Song by Madonna) The Punisher Daredevil Tom Hardy Bronson (Movie 2008) Warrior (Movie 2011) Blue Chips (Movie 1994) Coming to America 2 (Movie 2021) Beverly Hills Cop (Franchise) 111.

Dan & Manny welcome Rose & Courtney from the Fiction Fixation podcast to put the 1993 action thriller classic 

Dan & Manny are joined by toy designer & President of Design Edge Inc Matt Nuccio to discuss the inner workings of creating some of the most nostalgic toys from our childhood.  Matt discusses taking Tickle Me Elmo from idea to reality, talks about his family's history in the toy business, how his company Design Edge Inc collaborates with first-time entrepreneurs, the collaboration between toy designers and movie producers, there's definitely a Pogs discussion, some of his hilarious stories about celebrities, the show he's producing that's coming soon, and so much more!  And of course, there's your classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents about Days of Thunder, Over the Top, & Rocky. Get a FREE digital art print from this episode by tagging us in a screenshot on Instagram (@thenostalgiatest) of your 5-star rating & review of the podcast!   Ep.115 Coming SOON to our YouTube Channel   Matt Nuccio is the president of Design Edge Inc, a leading toy and game development company. Founded over 30 years ago, Design Edge quickly rose to prominence by designing products and packaging for iconic brands such as Creepy Crawlers, Tickle Me Elmo, Nintendo Power Glove, Laser Challenge, and Barbie Sparkle Kingdom. Today, Design Edge is known as “Your Toy Company for Hire™,” handling all aspects of toy development from concept to distribution.   In addition to running Design Edge, Matt sits on the executive board of the United Inventors Association of America (UIA) and the People of Play advisory board. He writes a column in Toy Family & Entertainment magazine and lectures at major industry events like the New York Toy Fair, ASTRA, People of Play, and the Hong Kong Toy Fair. Design Edge's products have been nominated for and won many industry awards, including TOTY, TAGIE, Games 100, Origin, and Family Fun.   In 2019, Matt was honored by the NSA as an American Innovator. For the past four years in a row, he has been listed by Mojo Nation as one of the top 100 most influential people in the toy industry today. In 2023, Matt was chosen by the United Nations to represent the U.S. invention community as an elected board member of the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA).     Some Episode Notes Matt Nuccio Tickle Me Elmo (Toy) Hungry Hungry Hippos (Board Game) Furby (Toy) Nostalgia Test Rocky Franchise Episode Playlist Simon (Game) Skip-It (Toy) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Thrower

Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the Worst Songs of the 90s 2011 Rolling Stone Readers Poll to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Listen to the guys go on a nostalgia journey that breaks them done physically, mentally, & emotionally. Dan & Steve try to convince Manny that "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes is a groundbreaking song, Dan talks about his love of "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred, Steve talks about how he gets infinite requests to play a lot of these songs at gigs, it wouldn't be The Nostalgia Test Podcast without numerous tangents & technological issues, and so much more!    Watch 114.

Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend, and secret Nostalgia Test Podcast fan, Lee Kaplan to put the 1990 Tom Cruise classic Days of Thunder to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Grab a drink and settle in for vintage Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, breakdowns, and mayhem. The guys discuss how Days of Thunder is Top Gun on wheels, how this is in the Top Gun/Cocktail Cruise-niverse, why is there so much Sweet N' Low in a sex scene, how come Tom Cruise makes every sex scene awkward, can you literally crash into other cars when you're racing, Robert Duvall's moonshine addiction, is John C. Reilly's character in an extended universe that connects Days of Thunder with Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and so much more! FULL VIDEO EPISODE COMING SOON!   Some Episode Notes Days of Thunder (movie 1990) Lithology Brewing Co Don Simpson Jerry Bruckheimer Tony Scott Tom Cruise Nicole Kidman Robert Duvall Randy Quaid Michael Rooker Caroline Williams Cary Elwes The Princess Bride (movie 1987) The Walking Dead (series 2010-2022) Guardians of the Galaxy (movie 2014) JFK (movie 1991) Cliffhanger (movie 1993) Mallrats (movie 1995) Tombstone (movie 1993) Top Gun (movie 1986) Cocktail (movie 1988) Independence Day (movie 1996) Jurassic Park (movie 1993) Clerks (movie 1994) SLC Punk! (movie 1998) Kids (movie 1995) The Blair Witch Project (movie 1999) John C. Reilly Point Break (movie 1991) Airheads (movie 1994) Steve Buscemi Tropic Thunder (movie 2008) Kurt Russell Eyes Wide Shut (movie 1999) Stanley Kubrick Driven (movie 2001) Jeremy Allen White Ski School (movie 1991)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny welcome Emmy award winner, writer, & USC Alum, Eric Althoff to put the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Street Fighter (1994) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is an hour and a half of classic Nostalgia Test Podcast comedy, hot takes, & tangents. We try to figure out who Street Fighter is for, how no one sets out to make a bad movie, Raul Julia, the absence of JCVD splits, quotable lines from the movie, Eric talks about an enlightening conversation he had with Judd Nelson, and so much more!    112.

Dan, Manny, & their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Royalty, Billy D'Elia put the Road House 2024 Reboot to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! Strap in everyone, because this episode is doesn't pull any punches. Dan, Manny, & Billy are the FINAL TEST on the Road House reboot, and watch out because there are SPOILERS! They dive right into the lack of one-liners, the lack of rated R material, where are the throat rips, why doesn't Dalton have a friend in this one, the horrible dialogue, Connor McGregor's masterclass of terrible acting, being an a**hole, and his unnecessary post-credit scene, and so much more! Oh! and sorry Robert Palmer. (you'll see) Shoutout to our special guest reactions from Gomez Sleevie G & the Movie Bonerz.  Help The Nostalgia Test Podcast keep the movement #NotMyDalton. going! Post your thoughts on the Road House reboot episode, use the hashtag #NotMyDalton, and tag us in your post.  FULL VIDEO EPISODE COMING SOON!   Some Episode Notes Jake Gyllenhaal Conor McGregor Road House (movie 1989) Road House (movie 2024) Doug Liman Patrick Swayze Sam Elliot

The Nostalgia Test Podcast recorded LIVE from the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque, NM w/ USC colleagues Jen Sopchockchai Bankard & P.T. McNiff of the Long Take Review podcast. Shoutout to SWPACA, the tech guy who helped make this happen, and everyone that came out to support! Our presentation, "Between Two Scholastic Worlds: Teaching, Blogging, and Podcasting," looked at how we negotiate our lives in the pop-culture world with our academic lives, how we use our podcasting and pop-culture curiosity in the classroom, the pressures of being an independent podcaster, and we got to answer some amazing questions from the audience. There's so much more, so get ready to take notes, because class is in session!     Follow The Long Take Review: Substack & Podcast Instagram Jen's Instagram  P.T.'s Instagram   Some Episode Notes SWPACA: Southwest Popular/American Culture Association The Long Take: Podcast & Substack The Nostalgia Test Podcast Lithology Brewing Co. Jen Sopchockchai Bankard T. McNiff Antonio Elefano Greg Cass Zone of Interest (movie 2023) Take Your Pants Off and Jacket (album by Blink 182: 2001)

An interview with the stars of Snack Shack, a new 90s-set coming of age movie. Lead actors Conor Sherry and Mika Abdalla join Dan for a Nostalgia Test Now episode about their nostalgia inspired movie Snack Shack, a 90s teen story centered around four friends at the public pool during the summer in Nebraska City.  They discuss the 90s prep they did, how their characters impacted them, some of their favorite moments of the movie, and so much more. After, Dan talks about five things he took away from watching Snack Shack.    WATCH MORE NOSTALGIA TEST EPS & CLIPS HERE!   "Nebraska City, summer of 1991—Inseparable best friends AJ (Conor Sherry–“Are You Afraid of the Dark?,”The Terminal List) and Moose (Gabriel LaBelle-The Fabelmans)seize the opportunity to run the local pool's rundown snack shack after their plan to gamble on dog races and sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Dreaming of striking it rich, things take an unexpected turn when they meet summer visitor Brooke (Mika Abdalla–Sex Appeal, SWAT),an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big summer plans, and their friendship, at risk." SNACK SHACK is out now & can be seen ONLY in theatres! #SnackShackMovie   CONOR SHERRY/ AJ Conor Sherry can soon be seen as the all-out lead in SNACK SHACK for director Adam Rehmeier and MRC, which will be released theatrically later this year. He can currently be seen recurring in TERMINAL LIST opposite Chris Pratt. He also starred in the third season of Nickelodeon's anthology series ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?. He was the 2019 National Speech & Debate Association Champion in Humorous Interpretation for his self-written one man interpretation of Will Ferrell's comedy feature KICKING & SCREAMING.       MIKA ABDALLA/BrookeMika is best known for her lead role as ‘Avery Hansen-White' in Hulu's teen comedy by Talia Osteen, SEX APPEAL, in which she starred opposite Paris Jackson, Fortune Feimster, and Margaret Cho. She can also be seen as the lead in Netflix's “ProjectMc^2,” which earned her an individual nomination for a Young Artist Awards for Best Performance. Her previous credits include a recurring role in the CW's Emmy-nominated Arrowverse series, “The Flash,” portraying the reluctant meta-teenager ‘Tinya Wazzo,' known to DC Comics fans as ‘Apparition.' Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Abdallais a former competitive ballroom dancer and equestrian. The first-generation actress currently resides in Los Angeles where she studies psychology at UCLA.   Some Episode Notes  Conor Sherry Mika Abdalla Snack Shack (movie 2024) Adam Rehmeier Dazed and Confused (movie 1993) The Sandlot (movie 1993) Voltron (tv series) On the Road by Jack Kerouac Jorts JNCO jeans     Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! You can email us at TheNostalgiaTest at gmail dot com with any business or booking inquiries! Or fill out the booking form here! We do reunions, anniversaries, parties, trivia, special screenings, corporate events, and so much more! The Nostalgia Test Podcast will work with you to plan the perfect Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com and we'll get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     The Nostalgia Test Podcast: ✉️ Join the mailing list | 

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Steve Herrera to put the 1994 comedy Airheads to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  If you love rock music, hilarious one-liners, the 90s, & a sophisticated reimagining of Die Hard, well, Airheads is none of these things! Steve put it perfectly when he said, “[Airheads] could have been a Mentos commercial.” The guys lose their minds talking about how Steve Buscemi doesn't belong in this movie, is Adam Sandler funny, the late 90s obsession with shots of actors in vents, how this is just a dumber version of Die Hard, issues of representation, imagery, & words in the movie, and so much more. Nostalgia Testers, this is a jam packed episode!   Full Video Ep Coming Soon!!!   Some Episode Notes  The 30th Anniversary of Green Day's Dookie w/ Marc Jackson Pulp Fiction (movie 1994) New York Rangers 1994 Stanly Cup win Dookie (1994) Adam Sandler Brendan Fraser Steve Buscemi Airheads (movie 1994) Lithology Brewing CO Doritos Michael Richards Die Hard (movie 1988) Jurassic Park (movie 1993) Michael Lehman Heathers (movie 1989) Rich Wilkes Chris Farley Michael McKean Judd Nelson Joe Mantegna Ernie Hudson David Arquette Amy Locane Nina Siemaszko Marshall Bell Reg E. Cathey Lemmy Motorhead Harold Ramis Encino Man (movie 1992) School Ties (movie 1992) Son In Law (movie 1993) In the Army Now (movie 1994) The Scout (movie 1994) With Honors (movie 1994) Pauly Shore Clueless (movie 1995) Howard Stern Beavis & Butthead (tv series 1993-2011) Seuss John Cusack Paul Giamatti The Whale (movie 2022) The Mummy (franchise) Wayne's World (movie 1992) Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (movie 1989) Billy Madison (movie 1995) Happy Gilmore (movie 1996) The Wedding Singer (movie 1998) The Waterboy (movie 1998) Big Daddy (movie 1999) Grandma's Boy (movie 2006) Carl Weathers Bio-Dome (movie 1996) Lorne Michaels XXX (movie 2002) Armageddon (movie 1998) Empire Records (movie 1995) Magic The Gathering Dungeons & Dragons The Breakfast Club (movie 1985) Christina Applegate Melrose Place (tv series 1992-1999) Queens Logic (movie 1991) The Simpsons (tv series 1989-Present)   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! You can email us at TheNostalgiaTest at gmail dot com with any business or booking inquiries! Or fill out the booking form here! We do reunions, anniversaries, parties, trivia, special screenings, corporate events, and so much more! The Nostalgia Test Podcast will work with you to plan the perfect Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com and we'll get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     The Nostalgia Test Podcast: ✉️ Join the mailing list | 

Dan & Manny welcome friend of the show Marc Jackson to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Green Day classic Dookie and put it to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode is a literal lovefest for Dookie (okay, wow). The boys talk about the first time they all heard the album, memories of watching the “Basket Case” video, the influence of Green Day on music post Nirvana, the Green Day Woodstock performance, how Green Day took over Broadway with their American Idiot musical, Brain Colburn of My Weekly Mixtape podcast weighs in as well, and so much more! This will be the only episode featuring Manny's Temu special microphone, so don't worry about the sound.   Some Episode Notes Lake Street Dive Green Day Dookie American Idiot Shea Stadium City Field Basket Case video Travis Barker El Estepario Siberiano (YouTube) MTV Blink 182 Grunge Music scene Nirvana Soundgarden Nevermind by Nirvana Kid A by Radiohead Kerplunk by Green Day Dave Matthews Band The Strokes American Idiot Musical Sex Pistols Enema of the State by Blink 182 Cheshire Cat by Blink 182 Dude Ranch by Blink 182 Take Your Pants Off and Jacket by Blink 182 Travis (band) Dido (singer) Jimmy Fallon Tom Hanks That Thing You Do! (movie 1996) Stone Temple Pilots Smash by The Offspring Taking Back Sunday (band) Tony Hawk Pennywise (band) Millencolin (band) Eminem (rapper/MC) Suicidal Tendencies (band) Reggie and the Full Effect (band) MxPx (band) 311 (band) My Weekly Mixtape Podcast w/ Desmond Child Desmond Child

This was an emergency Nostalgia Test episode! Dan & Manny had to weigh in on the 2024 Road House trailer as son as it dropped and put it to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!  The trailer for the 2024 Road House reboot just dropped on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, and calls went out immediately! Dan & Manny watched the trailer together, hit the record button, and let loose on this reboot of an 80s classic. They get into the change from Dalton being a mysterious cooler to being a broke down UFC fighter, Conor McGregor being the worse actor of all time, why remake a classic in the first place, who's playing Sam Elliot's part, will Jake Gyllenhaall show is butt, and so much more! Watch the FULL episode on our YouTube Channel NOW!     Help The Nostalgia Test Podcast start the movement #NotMyDalton. Post your thoughts on the Road House reboot, use the hashtag #NotMyDalton, and tag us in your post.    Some Episode Notes Road House Trailer (movie 2024) Road House (movie 1989) #NotMyDalton (START THIS NOW!!!!)

Dan & Manny put the the sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest (1999) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The boys can't contain themselves in this episode. The jokes were flying, quotes from the movie, the 90s love will just pour out of your earbuds. So, put another load of laundry in, wash another round of dishes, or keep walking on the treadmill, because you're gonna want to hangout for awhile, as Dan & Manny show love to Alan Rickman, try to figure out why Tim Allen would ever be shirtless in a movie, hysterically lose it for Tony Shalhoub & Sam Rockwell's character, question the use of 1999 internet in saving the universe, and so much more! Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE! (coming soon)   Some Episode Notes Galaxy Quest (movie 1999) Buzzn The Tower Our guest spot on Buzzn The Tower's Independence day ep Pogs Magic the Gathering Jnco Jeans The Wraith (movie 1986) Dean Parisot Clueless (movie 1995) David Howard Robert Gordon Tim Allen Sigourney Weaver Alan Rickman

Dan & Manny put the OG Toy Story (1995) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The episode goes DEEP into all things Toy Story. They talk about the amazing list of actors in the movie, why no one seems to see these toys walking around, driving in the street, or are suspect of them showing up randomly (like dropping through a sunroof), the day they stopped playing with toys, there's an existential conversation about the lives and souls of toys, and so much more!  Some Episode Notes Toy Story (movie 1995) Podcast But Outside 63.

Dan & Many welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Billy D'Elia to put the 1988 (possible) Christmas classic Die Hard to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! We finally put to rest the long-debated question of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or just a movie that happens on Christmas. This is a Nostalgia Test classic. We get into the novel Die Hard is based on, how this is the first time Dan is seeing the movie (WHAT?!), the genius of Bruce Willis & Allan Rickman, the weird conspiratorial Steve Urkel connection, random 80's boobs, is John McClane hearing voices, the original boss bitch Bonnie Bedelia, and so much more!!!!!!!   Some Episode Notes Die Hard (movie 1988) The Nostalgia Test Podcast Ep.2:

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend Dave Kucich to put the 1992 sports-romantic comedy The Cutting Edge to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! What a great start to the Nostalgia Test holiday season. Dan, Manny, & Dave watched The Cutting Edge right before recording this episode together in-person. They talk about everything, like is D.B. Sweeney good looking, is Moira Kelly's skating coach from Rocky IV, is this move a Christmas movie, did they eventually win the gold medals at the end, and so much more. This is a classic tangent filled hangout with all the classic indie-podcast sound issues and 100% of the greatest comedy you'll ever hear. So throw another log on the fire, refill your eggnog (which doesn't pass the nostalgia test), and get ready to chill with your favorite nostalgia podcasters.  Some Episode Notes The Cutting Edge (movie 1992) Back to the Future II (movie 1989) Paul Michael Glaser Tony Gilroy Moira Kelly B. Sweeny The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (movie 2006) The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice (movie 2010) Rocky IV (movie 1985) The Mighty Ducks (movie 1992) Cocktail (movie 1988) Westside Story (movie 1961) Rocky II (movie 1979) Tanya Harding Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Point Break (movie 1991) Out of Sight (movie 1998) Die Hard (movie 1998) Flashdance (movie 1983) Johnny Got His Gun (movie 1971) Metallica: “One” music video Field of Dreams (movie 1989) Mitch Hedberg Goon (movie 2011) Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! You can email us at TheNostalgiaTest at gmail dot com with any business or booking inquiries! Or fill out the booking form here! We do reunions, anniversaries, parties, trivia, special screenings, corporate events, and so much more! The Nostalgia Test Podcast will work with you to plan the perfect Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com and we'll get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     The Nostalgia Test Podcast: ✉️ Join the mailing list | 

Dan & Manny invite Lauren Malott back for more Spooky Season fun to put the 1996 horror classic Scream