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2 south TX guys, who grew up on the underground scene, TEX-MEX & pop culture, talk and giggle about the things we love as we stumble through our vast bank of useless knowledge.

Marc Doria


    • Nov 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 20 Part 2 - Homesick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 64:14


    Here is part 2 for your listening pleasure

    Episode 20 Part 1 - Homesick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 73:17


    After A long summer break we are back with the usual nonsense you have come to expectant and demand! This week we discuss what we did over the summer, summer vacations of the past and what's this???!!! A possible budding romance for Drew!!! Find out on this new episode from 5 time covid sufferers Marc and Drew!

    Episode 19 - Gone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 130:06


    So much to talk about in this episode! Fiesta is back, The war in Ukraine rages on and oh yeah, that famous rapper from Beverly Hills slapped Pookie from New Jack City!!! All this and more on your favorite pop culture podcast.

    Episode 18 Part 2 - Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 66:08


    Here's part 2

    Episode 18 Part 1 - Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 87:53


    We are back with the first episode of 2022! This week we do a little catch up on the things that have been going on since last episode and then we get back in to the usual shenanigans you have come to expect from your two favorite culture vultures.

    Episode 17 - Birdmad Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 88:56


    Its Spooktober all you sexy essential listeners! This week we delve into what really puts a scare into us and some local folklore that you may or may not have encountered here in town. So make sure you have your costume on while you listen to some spooky shit!

    Episode 16 - A Short Term Affect Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 61:33


    Better Late than never. Here is part 2 of Episode 16

    Episode 16 - A Short Term Affect Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 73:22


    Oh Hi! It's a new episode of We Use To Be Cool! This week we discuss this thing you might have heard of called COVID along with what we have been watching and listening to. Don't forget to send us your thoughts and innermost secrets at @weusedtobecool on Instagram or at wesusedtobecoolpod@gmailcom.

    Episode 15 - Another Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 89:27


    On this episode we discuss how our families have celebrated Independence day, the free Britney movement, songs we enjoy from bands we are not fans of and a crazy documentary Drew watched. So if you have any fingers left press play already!

    Episode 14 - A Few Hours After This... Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 87:37


    As promised here is Part 2 with our buddies from The Crass & Open-minded podcast. More hip-hop talk then we descend into a scotch and beer fueled madness!

    Episode 14 - A Few Hours After This... Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 85:06


    Its a first time cross over event here at We Used To Be Cool! This week we have our good friends Gonzo & Gully from the Crass & Open-minded podcast and we talked so much shit one episode was just not enough!. In part 1 we discuss starting our podcasts, when everyone's love of hip hop started and Drew's obsession with NFT's. Oh yeah! Chris Gaines. You're welcome.

    Episode 13 - The Holy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 82:05


    We are back with Season 2 of We Used To Be Cool! This episode we discuss the top 5 movies we watched during lockdown and how everything is going back to normal whether we like it or not. Drew's Top 5: Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39cVvN28UXE&t=12s Daniel Isn't Real - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zOUxHxhXM&t=12s The Swimmer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EgXRCGSabY&t=90s Superfly (2018) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQIvV800Atk&t=9s Possessor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyRkoL45JGk Marc's Top 5: Breaker Morant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49KxYVEGJZI&t=50s There Are No Fakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZMKLNPCyFI This Must Be The Place - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kplFGDHuYy4&t=34 Frank & Cindy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH6kb8mm2C0&t=56s Out Of The Past - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiIB8Y8PBe8&t=35s

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    Episode 12 - Numb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 79:22


    Against all odds and better judgement we finally recorded this episode and it's the best yet! In an attempt to stay cool we listed some great bands we discovered over the last 10 years and in the end we remembered why we liked them so much. We also discussed the grandfather of all creepy child movies The Other. Oh yeah! You can finally tell us how you feel about the show at weusedtobecoolpod@gmail.com. drop us a line about anything and everything just know we WILL read them and respond on the next show! https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+other+1972+trailer https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XrfezIuDtVGxAgzCTkKqq?si=52QFk9XUSUWXxk3NcR9XOA

    Episode 11 - To Wish Impossible Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 89:42


    We are back and holy hell what a start to the new year! In this episode we discuss how 2020 smiled in our faces while it pushed us over a ready and waiting 2021, old school friends being racist on facebook and songs that we think are beautiful (awww!). So sit back and enjoy the only podcast worth listening to as you change your appearance in an attempt to hide from the FBI.

    Episode 10 - A Thousand Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 136:31


    Thanksgiving 2020! While you're turning your dinner into Russian Roulette,  we talk our usual nonsense as we discuss our favorite thanksgiving movies, guilty pleasures and the real stories behind Neil Diamond's most famous songs.

    Episode 9 - The Funeral Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 100:58


    It's the First Annual We Used To Be Cool Halloween episode! Brace yourselves as we countdown our top 10 favorite horror flicks, reminisce about our days hanging out at Brackenridge park at midnight and get ready to feel your blood run cold as you listen to Marc hate on the movie Hereditary. All this bloodshed an more!

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    Episode 8 - (I Don't Know What is Going) On

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 151:37


    This week on We Used To Be Cool we tackle the topics no one cares about but should! Landfill Indie! The VMA's: Should you care? How did a living meme become a pop star??!! So don't be a poseur, put your headphones on as you watch your boat MAGAritaville being dredged from the bottom of lake travis and remember how it was to be cool.

    Episode 7 - One Hundred Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 116:51


    We've stumbled out of our bunkers long enough to regale you sexy essential podcast listeners with our usual shit talking, self woke-ness and a little discussion about the absurdity of the Motown 25th anniversary concert. Finally something to listen to while you origination your mask collection!

    Episode 6 - Splintered In Her Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 72:05


    Hello again all you beautiful essential podcast listeners! Is black magic one of the skills you have been thinking about learning while we are all on lock down? Ever wanted to make out in a cemetery? Ever wanted to wait until midnight then bring blood and jewels to a witch who lives in a jungle? Well do we have a treat for you! We watched one of Indonesia's cult classics Mystics In Bali. Join us as we follow a young American/Australian black magic tourist as she non nonchalantly becomes the disciple of a Leyak "Master" and literately has a out of body experience. Other Indonesian cult movie gems: The Devil's Sword Lady Terminator Virgins from Hell Satan's Slave Lady Exterminator

    Episode 5 - Maybe Someday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 91:36


    What the fuck is up all you Mean Mascaras?! This episode we discuss what we have watched since the last episode, what people think about when they think about the 90's, Drew's optometrist's leather fetish eye wear and a young Canadians introduction to Mexican food. Movies we discussed that I can remember off the top of my head. The Lighthouse (I'll say it again Robert Pattinson is a badass) Cosmopolis Damsel (check it out) Crimson Peak The Amazing Johnathan Documentary Cursed Films on Shudder Blood Machines The Crow (doesn't hold up, fight me about it) Dark City Labyrinth The House of Sand and Fog Alita: Battle Angel Pi Requium For A Dream The Fountain Noah (-__-) The Wrestler Black Swan Mother The Dark Backward Near Dark Nadja A Girl Walks Home At Night Let The Right One In Michael Hutchense: Mystify INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Braniac: Transmissions After Zero Pick It Up McDick!!!! There Are No Fakes (Doc about Norval Morisseau fakes) Ok listen for the rest

    Episode 4 - The End Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 85:59


    Yo, we are back and we are dancing with our minds in Episode 4! This week we got a glimpse into the future of our world and not wearing a mask is the least of our problems. We watched The FP. Set in the not so distant future where two warring Zip Codes in the small town of Frazier Park, CA settle their beefs by taking to the electronic dance floor. Like overhearing a bunch of middle school kids' conversation while they dance intensely in place, do your self a favor watch this movie! Link to movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a99u2KvQIII Movies it's compared to for some unknown reason: Rocky The Warriors Escape from New York Opening song: Church of 8 Wheels by Otis McDonald

    Episode 3 - The Baby Screams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 92:43


    Welcome back all you sexy essential pod listeners! This week we watched "Look What Happened To Rosemary's Baby" the sequal you never knew existed nor needed to! We also spent way too much time staring at movie posters from Ghana, reminisced about Moonlighting, bootleg CDs/VHS and gushed over our Gothfather David Lynch. Thanks again to everyone who has listened and don't forget to please comment, like and subscribe!!! Stuff we talked about: Rosemary's Baby Roman Polanksi - Knife in the Water - Cul de Sac The Omen Ghanaian Movie posters https://www.indy100.com/article/african-hollywood-movie-posters-ghana-9280681 Dune https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/04/behold-dune-an-exclusive-look-at-timothee-chalamet-zendaya-oscar-isaac David Lynch -Mulholland Drive -Lost Highway -Inland Empire -Twin Peaks Moonlighting Daren Aronofsky -Pi -Requiem for a Dream - Noah -__- Smokin Aces Hard Eight Criterion's upcoming Bruce Lee Box Set https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/3205-bruce-lee-his-greatest-hits NIN Broken film https://archive.org/details/NineInchNails-Broken

    Episode 2 - A Strange Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 77:43


    We're back and shit has gotten real! We discuss what has happened to the world in just two weeks in this very special episode brought to you by La Rona. Opening theme- Beatles Unite by Rachel K. Collier Stuff we talked about: Movies- The invisible Man (2020) Jo Jo Rabbit. Outcast Graffiti Bridge Mystery Men Outcast The Fast and the Furious 1-90 Tv- Area 57 (Pilot) https://youtu.be/o7DOuSd03Ik Aquaman (2007) https://youtu.be/H_VYf4KwNj8 RIP- Genesis Breyer P-Orridge https://vimeo.com/76066530 Andrew Weatherall Bill Rieflin Gabi Delgado-Lopez Kenny Rodgers

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    Episode 1- 10:15 Saturday Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 89:06


    Our first episode ever! An intro to who we are and what we like. We discuss some film, TV, books and food. We also discuss the Corona Virus a week before shit got real.   Opening Song: 03 Ghosts I by NIN from the album Ghosts I-IV   List of movies we mentioned:  Watchmen  The last American Virgin  Raiders of the Lost Ark  Aliens 2  Yentl   Z.P.G https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x17...  Dancer in the Dark Wild at Heart  Uncut Gems Good Time  Hereditary  Midsommar  The Banana Splits Movie  Happiness  Welcome to the Dollhouse  Palindromes  Life During Wartime   TV:  227  Watchmen  Twin Peaks  Cheers   China Beach  The Banana Splits  Captain Kangaroo    Books: Night Film by Marisha Pessl  Love and Rockets by Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez   And a ton of stores that no longer exist. Category People & Blogs Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song 3 Ghosts I Artist Nine Inch Nails Album Ghosts I-IV Licensed to YouTube by Audiam (Label) (on behalf of The Null Corporation); Audiam (Publishing), CMRRA, LatinAutor, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor - UMPG, Kobalt Music Publishing, AMRA, UMPG Publishing, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 12 Music Rights Societies

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