Too Old Souls

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED SPRING 2021*TOS gets their TRL on as Michael and Andrew each share ten of their favorite music videos. Instagram: @toooldsoulspod

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED SPRING 2021*In 2007, a little movie called "Superbad" came out in theaters. It had all the hallmarks of your typical teen comedy - cursing, underage drinking, and a preoccupation with the idea of bedding your classroom crush, just to name a few. But beneath those familar trappings lies a surprisingly deep, honest, yet still hilarious look at adolescent male friendships, and the fears and insecurities that simultaneously hold you back, but still wondering what else could be out there for you. So uncap a fresh bottle of Goldslick Vodka - you know, the one with the little gold flakes in it - and listen in as Andrew and I unpack our favorite scenes, lines and fond memories of this instant classic. INSTAGRAM: @toooldsoulspodTWITTER: @toooldsoulspod

In this episode, Andrew and Michael pay loving tribute to undisputed comedy legend, Chris Farley. They look back on his most iconic films such as "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep", spotlight some more unsung gems such as "Beverly Hills Ninja", as well as his show-stealing time on SNL and wonder what could have been if he had stuck around longer to realize his true artistic potential.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED SPRING 2021* Andrew and I share about the people we idolized and looked up to as kids, and look at whether or not we still feel their influence to this day.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED FEBRUARY 2021*Things started to feel a little stale and same-y by this point in our run, so Andrew and I decided to shake things up by looking at a select few of our past topics to take a deeper, more honest look at just how true our nostalgia rang. In doing so, the true vision of this show revealed itself, as we decided to look at what being “too old” for something actually meant for each of us. A mission state evolving in real time. That being said, this might be the most important episode we ever recorded. Thank you.

In the early ‘90s, Hollywood Pictures had the bright idea of taking the most popular video game in the world and making a movie out of it. Seemed like a pretty good idea at the time, right? The resulting motion picture was Super Mario Bros., which over the last 30 years has gone from box office Bob-omb to cult classic. So, naturally, by Too Old Souls standards, a Shitty Movie Showcase was in order for Andrew and I. Trust the fungus, draw yourself a fresh mud bath (because it's both CLEAN and DIRTY at the same time) and enjoy.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED JANUARY 2021*Well past it's prime in the 80's, visiting an arcade in the latter half of the '90s felt a little like visiting an endangered species, especially with console gaming rising to supremacy. The last of a dying breed. A loud, colorful cave of electronic wonders, where it felt like anything was possible, provided you had a pocketful of tokens to get you where you needed to go. Join Andrew & Michael for an unexpectedly bittersweet reflection on the video arcades of our youth.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED JANUARY 2021*Are we too old to blow into cartridges and remember to make sure the TV is tuned to channel 3? Saddle up for a stream of consciousness conversation as we reminisce about our childhood video game memories.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 4/16/2021*In 1993, a live-action children's superhero franchise was co-opted from Japan and repackaged for American audiences, launching a cultural phenomenon that captured the hearts, minds and fists of kids everywhere, including ours. But do the colorful-coordinated crusades of the titular teenagers with attitude still hold up today? Activate podcast power NOW on this look back at the heyday of the Power Rangers franchise. Don't say “Ai-yi-yi” didn't warn you…

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 2/28/2021*Are we too old to enjoy the cartoonishly violent exploits of three allegedly mixed-race brothers who solve all of their problems through the power of ninja? First time Soulmate Theo Smith joins us for the feast before the felony, as we take a whirlwind romp through the first three installments of the "3 Ninjas" franchise. So, grab your color-coordinated Kabuki masks, your stash of jelly beans and prepare to get straight-up MURDERLIZED.

Are you too old to break out your tub of hair gel, iron out your nicest oversized polo, and figure out which puka shell necklace will perfectly tie together the entire ensemble...?For some, school dances were a painfully awkward exercise in pre-pubescent pairing off. For others, they were a rite of passage into teenage life. And for other OTHERS, they were sort of everything all at once. Michael and Andrew look back on the sweaty, awkward affairs where the music was loud, the dancing was bad, and for two hours once a month on a Friday night at the local community center, the possibilities seemed truly endless.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 10/23/21*In observance of Filipino American History Month, we each pulled back the curtain on our childhoods to examine our very different experiences and perceptions of what it meant to be Filipino-American when we were kids, unpacking the simultaneous self-doubt and self-discovery that we grappled with along the way.

In honor of the spookiest of seasons, Michael & Andrew run down their childhood Halloween costumes, and in the process, consider whether or not their friendship was somehow predestined thanks to a few all-too convenient costume coincidences.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 1/2/2021*Are we too old to indulge in our primal love for crappily choreographed martial arts schlock-fests? In our inaugural edition of "Shitty Movie Showdown", we spotlight the cinematic merits (or lack thereof) of two early-90's video game adaptations, "Double Dragon" and "Street Fighter".

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 12/4/2020*Are we too old to be like the wolf pack and not like the six pack? Listen as we take a deep dive into the 1999  superhero team-up satire cult classic that arrived about a decade too early, “Mystery Men”, featuring a cast of comedic powerhouses including Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria of “The Simpsons”, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garafalo, and even… Pee Wee Herman?

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 11/20/2020*Are we too old to wander down this road that we call life? On today's episode we're joined by Soul Mate Vanessa and go down a rabbit hole of reverence as we rejoice in our mutual love of the classic 90's coming-of-age sitcom Boy Meets World. Did Topanga deserve better? Is everything ultimately Cory's fault? Which Morgan is best Morgan?! We get into this, and more, in today's episode.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 11/06/2020*In their first music-focused episode, join Michael & Andrew for a reverent retrospective of their favorite albums of their youths: 1997's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and 1987's "Bad" by Michael Jackson.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 10/23/2020*Are we too old to keep laughing at characters whose central preoccupation is weed and dick & fart jokes? In this episode, we dive deep into the singular cinematic vision that is the View Askewniverse, brainchild of cult film favorite and New Jersey native Kevin Smith!

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 10/10/2020*In the comedy landscape of the mid-90's/early 2000's, nobody did the "Obnoxious Manchild With A Heart of Gold" thing better than Adam Sandler. Whether he was flipping the world of professional golf on its head, wooing an amnesiac art teacher on a daily basis, or trying to find his place in the world despite literally being the son of Satan himself, you always knew you were in for a good time going into one of his flicks. Listen in as Andrew & Michael each run down their Top 10 of Sandler Cinema.

Are we too old for Yomega Yo-Yos, Beyblades, little rubber ninjas and footballs that whistle when you throw them through the air?

This week, we present a very special edition, where we pay tribute to our friend Saville Gambol, who passed away on June 22, 2021. Stories are swapped and the man is memorialized as we dive into one of his favorite flicks, the 1985 adventure classic The Goonies.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 12/19/2020*Are we too old to take our first steps into a larger world and make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs? Take a seat and make the jump into hyperspace as we dive into the occasionally perplexing, sometimes unintentionally hilarious, but always iconic Star Wars Trilogy.

*ORIGINALLY RECORDED 10/8/2020*Are we too old to dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight? With a little help from our Soul Mate (it's gonna be a thing) Saville, we engage in a lengthy discussion about Batman's cinematic legacy, starting from Batman ‘66 all the way through The Dark Knight Rises.