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Dan, Manny, & Billy report on Gen Z's recent obsession with Hacky Sacks, their journeys to find them in the wild, and they put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I don't ever remember buying a sack, but I always knew I had a sack. And then you would just, like, play sack, and then the sack would go into someone's pocket, and then you would have that sack. It was like, Dan, you compared it to, like, a lighter. Yeah. Like, did you ever buy that lighter?” |-Manny Coelho   A few weeks ago, Manny called up Dan to tell him that Hacky Sacks were back. He was seeing kids playing with them in the neighborhood, his nephew asked him if he knew what they were, and then there was a random hacky sack in his sister's basement. All signs were pointing to the resurgence of this stoner activity (shoutout Bajas) by Gen Z so Manny, Billy, & Dan went looking for them in stores (check out the journey on Instagram) and two out of three of the hosts found them! This episode is like a late-night hack session, there's no logic, it's random, there's a lost sense of time, and in the end, it never was about hacky sack at all. It's just about hanging out with your friends. The guys talk about Spencer's Gifts, how Gen Z is messing up hacky sack, the game of Combat, playing catch, Pods, Magic the Gathering, the drinking game Asshole, and so much more. Oh! And just like any good shroom trip, the guys somehow verbally wander full circle back to hacky sacks and finally figure out why hacky sacks are back. Not to spoil anything, but it's all Ryan Gosling's fault. So, put on your baggiest jeans or corduroy pants, put on a beanie no matter the temperature, grab at least 3 friends, and get hackin, because this episode is classic Nostalgia Test fun.   *** If you love what we're doing and want to support the podcast so we can keep this show going with better equipment and maybe meet up with each other to do some in-person recording, donate to The Nostalgia Test: buymeacoffee.com/nostalgiatest   Lastly, we're looking to be booked for podcast appearances, hosting gigs and parties, maybe you have a block party coming up, a BBQ that you want to be Nostalgia themed and you're looking to make it seriously memorable, a reunion, etc., contact us to book the podcast. We're ready to Get Nostalgic With You: Contact For Booking   *** Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode! ***   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Special Report Begins 00:21 Hacky Sack Comeback 01:30 Nephew Sparks Mystery 03:12 Footbag vs Hacky 04:18 How We Learned 07:11 Where to Buy One 08:22 Mall Store Nostalgia 10:40 Three Day Hunt 13:47 Gen Z Hacky Trends 16:56 Will It Last 18:52 Next Nostalgia Wave 21:10 Pogs Memories Return 22:22 Pogs Comeback Theory 23:15 DIY Merch Ideas 23:58 Snap Bracelet Nostalgia 25:02 Hacky Sack Reality Check 28:23 The Movie that Sparked The Trend 30:13 Frisbee and Simple Fun 31:09 Playing Catch Memories 33:32 Backyard Live Game Night 35:24 Asshole Card Game Rules 38:26 Wrap Up and Callouts   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 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

Jetlagged, emotional and not even slightly ready to be back. Welcome to part one of our full Walt Disney World review.Cara and Bronagh are back from the most magical trip and they are not over it. Not even close.In part one of their Disney lowdown, they take you day by day through the first half of their trip. From landing in Tampa and waking up to giraffes on the balcony at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, to the moment Cara walked into Magic Kingdom and immediately welled up at a mini parade. Obviously.Why you absolutely need to book Be Our Guest restaurant, and the inside scoop on Cool Kids Summer, Disney's packed programme of family events running all summer long.Oh, and then there's Bernard. Just when they thought they had nothing left to give after a jam packed couple of weeks, a Disney bus driver with quiz show energy proved there was still room for one more highlight of the trip.• Flying into Tampa vs Orlando — why it could save you time and money• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge reviewed — savannah views, the pool and getting around on the buses• Magic Kingdom day one — the parade, the characters, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and why Dolly has beef with Daisy Duck• Pin trading at Walt Disney World — how it works, what to watch out for and why the kids were obsessed• Be Our Guest restaurant — the Beauty and the Beast ballroom dining experience worth booking• Cool Kids Summer 2026 — Bluey and Bingo at Animal Kingdom, Goofy at Epcot, Jesse's Round-Up at Magic Kingdom and more• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue — and why your outfit could be the difference between getting called on stage or not (just ask Nathan)Part 2 is coming next week with even more — the Muppets roller coaster launch, the VIP tour highlights, Epcot margaritas, the Disney's BoardWalk Inn Hotel and everything you need to know about the Disney dining deal.Book your Hotel & Ticket package by 4th November 2026 for selected arrivals 3rd January - 19th December 2027 and enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks, subject to eligibility, on selected meals when staying at selected Disney Hotels. Visit www.disneypackages.co.uk. Terms & Conditions apply. This was a gifted press trip to Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome Actor, Producer, and Musician Alisa Reyes to discuss how she went from being on Nickelodeon's All That, to evolving into a high-powered multi-hyphenate talent, and being the voice of LaCienega Boulevardez on the award-winning show The Proud Family.   “It is all about uplifting humanity during Mother Earth's ascension right now, and we just gotta ride this wave gracefully, and we all gotta just stay connected and keep uplifting the vibration of humanity [...] that's why we all do what we do.” -Alisa Reyes   This is a special episode of Nostalgia 101, because Alisa Reyes has been part of so many of the pop-culture moments in all our lives, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her time on All That, Teen NBC's  One World, what it's like to keep evolving and transitioning so successfully in such an ever-changing industry, and her recent time on the award-winning show The Proud Family. We also got to hear about some of the fun things she's been able to do, like being on Celebrity Family Feud with  Soleil Moon Frye, Keke Palmer, Paula Jai Parker, and Kyla Pratt, to face Salt-N-Pepa and Kid 'n Play, producing documentaries like The Orange Years and Butterfly in the Sky, being on Reading Rainbow, and what it was like to be on one of the most unhinged soap operas ever, Passions. The guys also got to ask some fun Nostalgia Test Podcast pop-culture questions, and Alisa reveals that she watched a very random sitcom that floored Dan because he's never heard anyone, ANYONE, say they watched this show.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!     Alisa Reyes is a born and raised New Yorker who is Irish, Italian and Dominican and now resides in California. She is known for her role on Nickelodeon's "All That" as a series regular season (1-3) & season 11 where she played herself and multiple roles. Alisa is also a series regular on the Emmy & NAACP Award Winning Disney Plus cartoon "The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder" with new episodes airing now. Alisa plays the bossy, but oh so lovable "La Cienega Boulevardez". You can also check out Alisa as "Lacienega" on Disney's "Broken Karaoke" & "Theme Song Take Over". She has also starred in NBC's "One World" as the Cuban-born entrepreneur of the group. Peter Engel created the TNBC show. Alisa received the coveted Hollywood Young Star Award for her role of Marci Blake in "One World". Thinking you may recognize her from some other show? Well check out her credits on "Without A Trace" (CBS), "Strong Medicine" (LIFETIME), "NYPD Blue" (ABC), "ER" (NBC), as well as the controversial Trina on "Boston Public" (FOX) and "Six Feet Under" (HBO) and on the Emmy nominated PBS series "The American Family", portraying the younger Vangie. The list is endless, with lots more to come. Alisa was also on NBCs "Passions", where she joined the cast as the beautiful and exotic singer Sydney Valentine causing nothing but heartache for the lovelorn super couple Chad and Whitney, but also making her mark as a strong recording artist. She also was a recurring on CBS's "The Bold & the Beautiful" as the sassy Ginger. Check out Alisa's latest film "Sisters" written and directed by Jahmar Hill. She plays the role of Elise in this crime/thriller airing currently on BET and BET Plus. You can also see Alisa star in "Break Even" which is out now. The film is written by CJ Walley and directed by Shane Stanley. This will be Alisa's 4th project with Shane Stanley. Alisa plays Rosie in the film. "Break Even" is an action, adventure, love story you will not want to miss. Alisa also starred in films such as "Daze", "The Biz" and "FreezerBurn"to name a few. Along with other films such as "A Trip to the Dark Side" and "My Trip Back to the Dark Side" directed by Shane Stanely. Alisa is also in a film called "Heavenly Deposit" which is supported by The Dove Foundation as the role of Jenny. You can also make it a movie night and watch her movie "Players" she stars in with Freddie Rodriguez. Along with her latest documentary that she is producing alongside Scott Barber and Bill Parks starring as herself called "The Orange Years" about 80s & 90s Nickelodeon nostalgia which is out on Hulu and most platforms. You can also see Alisa in a documentary called "Butterfly in the Sky" which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix Alisa's latest music single " Back & Forth" featuring and produced by Linnie King Twigg and mixed & mastered by DJ EVIL DEE, along with her single "Sexy Hot" are now available on all media platforms through TuneCore, iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify and more. Alisa prior to her solo music career was in a girls group called "3G's" signed with Hollywood Records. The group had a song on "The Princess Diaries Soundtrack" called "Second Chance".   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Back to School Intro 01:54 Meet Elisa Reyes 03:00 New York Roots 04:13 Elisa's Career Snapshot 05:50 All That Origins 08:39 Auditions and Set School 10:46 Mom's Support System 13:13 Parenting and Balance 16:03 From All That to One World 20:28 Big Roles and Industry Legends 22:17 Winning An Award for One World  24:22 Voice Acting and Self Tapes 31:17 Proud Family Reboot and Relevance 34:37 Celebrity Family Feud Stories 36:43 Blossom Hats Influence 38:47 Soap Opera Wildness 42:29 Reading Rainbow Memories 47:16 Nickelodeon Nostalgia Shift 49:02 Phones Algorithms Parenting 51:55 Social Media Cringe Culture 55:07 Cartoon Universe Picks 57:46 90s Fashion Comeback 59:38 TGIF Favorites Trauma TV 01:03:06 Kids Shows Vibes Wrap 01:05:10 Plugs Farewell Outro   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 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 back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Steve Herrera to put The Delta Force (1986) & Sidekicks (1992) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I feel like we were fed a pack of fucking lies as kids.” -Manny Coelho   In honor of Chuck Norris' life, the boys decided to do a double feature of his movies and, oh boy, not so sure if this was a good idea. The Delta Force & Sidekicks are examples of two very different parts of Chuck Norris' career, the mass explosions fighting stereotyped bad guys one-liners guns guns guns film and the “comedy” making fun of marginalized groups stereotyped characters weird sexual undertones one liners what is the plot movies. Sure, Dan & Manny could have done a really good movie of Chuck Norris' like Lone Wolf McQuade, but is that even good? Dan, Manny, & Steve try to figure out what these two movies are actually about, they wrestle with the fact that our collective nostalgia for the 80s and 90s is possibly clouding the social judgement of what's actually good from our childhoods, and Dan lays down the law about the Nostalgia content creator community. They also take down gym teachers, tell a funny story of actual quicksand at their high school in Mineola, and try to deal with the high amount of racism that these two movies seem to be able to pack in for some reason. Also, what they hell is The Delta Force even about? Is Sidekicks a mass hallucination, Joe Piscopo (that's all that needs to be said), and why is the dad character in Sidekicks one of the most useless characters in cinema history. The guys give major props to the late great Jonathan Brandis for acting his ass off and they name the true sidekick of Sidekicks. So, grab a plate of scrambled eggs a la The Delta Force, prepare for some intense hallucinations, breathe deeply, and set some bricks on fire because this might be the episode that destroys the guys' will Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Chuck Norris Double Feature 01:04 Steve Herrera Returns 04:15 Why This Episode Exists 08:02 Martial Arts Movie Tangents 10:11 Starting With Sidekicks 10:23 Brandis and Cast Breakdown 12:16 Plot Summary and Stats 13:03 Karate Kid Comparison 13:47 Ninjas and 90s Trends 14:17 Dreams Hallucinations and Asthma 17:59 No Plot No Payoff 20:09 Racism and Piscopo Rants 22:40 Random Scenes and Bikers 26:46 Gym Teachers Then vs Now 28:21 Training Montage and Tournament Logic 29:20 Stunt Doubles and Ending Twist 31:49 Nineties Parenting Logic 32:27 Wheelchair Kid Mystery 33:16 Dream Theory Spiral 34:20 Chuck Norris Cameo 34:35 Announcers Roast Session 36:28 Piscopo Cartoon Villain 38:05 Weird Sidekick Love Arc 40:30 Tournament Brick Chaos 42:48 Bizarre Production Trivia 44:32 Nostalgia Test Verdicts 50:32 Switching to Delta Force 50:48 Cannon Films Breakdown 53:20 Delta Force Plot Madness 54:45 Racist Stereotypes Talk 57:34 Sweatiest Plane Hijack 01:03:07 Rocket Bike WTF 01:04:30 Motorcycle Missile Reveal 01:05:50 Sharing the Clip Chaos 01:06:20 Extras Steal the Show 01:07:42 Missing Subtitles Confusion 01:09:57 Cotton Field and Plot Holes 01:14:21 Mannequin Death Effects 01:17:34 Reporters and Training Plane 01:20:23 Ratings and Real Story 01:23:49 Behind the Scenes Trivia 01:25:45 Listener Reactions and Memories 01:27:23 Chuck Norris Jokes 01:31:31 Does It Pass the Test 01:38:19 Wrap Up and Plugs   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 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 back Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Meghan Nolan to put the 1996 Pauly Shore Stephen Baldwin “comedy” Bio-Dome to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “Dude, could you think of a worse person to get high with than Pauly Shore? Like, there is literally no one that I would rather less get high with than Pauly Shore. 'Cause I would be like, "Dude, shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up." Could you imagine that, dude?” -Billy D'Elia   Dear Nostalgia Testers, this is the episode that almost broke the podcast. The guys decided to put their fate in The Wheel of Pauly Shore and was given the task of putting Bio-Dome to the test, and boy was it a huge... well. This movie defines the major issues with the 90s and why Manny talks about 80s cheese vs 90s trash. This movie seems like it was written by AI but was instead written by three people. That's right?! It took three people to write these lines that Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin literally fart out for 90 minutes. This movie sets the bar lower than low for men and is an insult to any and all men. The so-called jokes use sexual assault as a punchline, there's a Nazi salute that happens as all these morons go into the bio-dome, homophobia, and more badly developed body humor and horror than a David Cronenberg film. Dan, Manny, Billy, and Meghan go through some deep self-reflection starting with shame, shame that they all saw this movie, some more than 5 times, denial that they thought it was ever good, anger that this movie was even made, and acceptance that this is why they do this podcast. Dan creates a Bio-Dome “Would You Rather” game, and let's just say someone would rather wear a diaper for a week than watch Bio-Dome. So, take something really strong to calm yourself down, gather all your Pauly Shore movies and adoration, light a huge dumpster fire, and join The Nostalgia Test Podcast as we attempt to erase this part of the 90s from existence. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Welcome Back Meghan Nolan 01:11 Brain Rot Title Sequence 02:16 First Time Watching Bio-Dome 05:08 Mall Theater Memories 07:16 Forced Into Bio-Dome 09:45 How Was This Made 11:38 Pauly Shore Career Context 13:22 Writers and Director Breakdown 15:22 No One to Root For 19:12 Gross-Out Humor and Bad Acting 26:43 Problematic Jokes and Garbage World 27:43 What Even Is the Bio-Dome 29:51 Breaking Into Bio-Dome 31:07 Kids React to the Chaos 32:24 Problematic Jokes and Nazis 32:44 Carrot Scene Confusion 34:44 Sudden Fame Makes No Sense 36:26 Cameos and Bad One Liners 37:20 Sensors and Alarm Logic 38:36 Real Bio-Dome Documentary 41:06 Yogurt Lines and Sexism 43:20 Baldwin Overacting Rant 46:20 Flashbacks and Dog Shaving 47:03 Whip-Its and SPAM Meltdown 50:50 Goofy Movie Nostalgia Detour 54:25 The Key Escape Plot Hole 56:40 Party Trash the Dome 58:54 Terrible Band Mystery 59:08 Bug Room Chaos 01:00:39 Cameos And Characters 01:01:42 Ending Makes No Sense 01:02:51 Would You Rather Gauntlet 01:12:51 Raw Eggs And Swing Life 01:16:23 Final Verdict Pop Culture Mistake 01:24:55 Wrap Up And Earth Day   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 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 for the final episode of the Metallica Eras journey, The Legacy Era: Death Magnetic, Hardwired...to Self-Destruct, & 72 Seasons and put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “That's an interesting comparison, Metallica to The Beatles [...] The Beatles, depending on how you count them, were only around for, like, six or eight years, right? And they were hyper prolific. They put out all their shit, and that was basically Metallica from however you wanna measure it, from, from Kill 'Em All up to Black or even through Justice, right? They cranked out just, like, absolute pinnacle, God-level material. But instead of, you know, tearing each other down and going off and doing their own thing, they just decided to stick around.”  -Jeremy Madson   Dan, Billy, & Jeremy talk about the most recent albums of Metallica's long and confusing career, Death Magnetic (2008), Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), and 72 Seasons (2023). They try to figure out why Metallica made these albums, if they should've stopped after Death Magnetic, Metallica's consistent cover art fails since Load, and why does Metallica insist on recording songs longer than 3.5 minutes at this point. Is Death Magnetics' mixing really a problem, especially after Saint Anger or is it just some bulls**t to complain about? Their conversation inevitably returns to the influence of Lars on the band's trajectory after the death of Cliff Burton and how the band might have imploded anyway if Cliff didn't die. At the end of the episode, and this is an epic one so hang on and hangout, the guys give their individual rankings of all the studio albums from worst to best (minus LuLu, Garage Inc, & the live albums) and Jeremy creates an aggregate scoring of all 11 albums. We hope you enjoy this final episode. Grab your concert T's, your closets Metal friends, push yourself through the pit, and let's scream our heads off together. Come chill! Listen to the other Metallica Eras Episodes: 136:

Dan, Manny, & Billy rank the stereotypical top 5 Rock bands of all time and put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “We're numb to everything, including like extreme things that are bad, and also great things [...] You see something great and you're just like, oh, whatever, you know? And it's like, there's pure artists going on and you don't even give a fuck because you're just scrolling to the next thing and that sucks in a way.” -Manny Coelho   The Nostalgia Test boys challenge their musical fortitude by trying to rank from best to worst The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Queen. They dig deep to explain each one of their takes, which no doubt are going to make a lot of people angry, share some of the funniest memories of listening to Pink Floyd's Ummagumma, and how that particular album served as a “test” to see if people could hang. One thing they can all agree on is their placement of The Rolling Stones and hold on to your butts (as Samuel L. Jackson's ill-fated Jurassic Park character famously said) because they truly don't care what anyone thinks about their opinions. So, grab your headphones, get comfortable on some inflatable furniture, turn on the black light, and get ready to be transported by the largest wave of nostalgia in the podcast universe. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Sugar Crash Intro 01:28 Group Chat Chaos 03:07 Ranking Rules Setup 03:20 Number Five Rolling Stones 04:43 Stones Controversy Talk 07:29 Number Four Picks 11:03 Beatles Debate Deep Dive 13:40 Number Three Led Zeppelin 20:00 Rock Genre Tangent 24:02 Number Two Queen Praise 28:50 Pink Floyd at Two 31:26 Number One Queen Stories 36:59 Freddie Mercury Mythos 37:54 Content Overload Numbness 38:39 Phone Free Concerts 40:08 Dance Fear Meme Culture 42:42 Studio 54 Then Now 45:12 Pink Floyd Takes Top Spot 47:58 Deep Cut Floyd Albums 49:05 Umma Gumma Trip Stories 54:17 Friends Rankings Rundown 58:53 Honorable Mentions Debates 01:01:49 Modern Bands Live Shows 01:09:06 Wrap Up and Next Episodes   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 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

If you've ever stared at the My Disney Experience app trying to figure out which Magic Kingdom area restaurant is actually worth your money, this episode is for you! We sat down to rank all 20 table service restaurants in the Magic Kingdom area, including everything inside the park plus the four monorail and boat resorts. We're going to tell you exactly which ones we'd book again and which ones we'd cancel today. In this episode, we walk through every single one of the 20 Magic Kingdom area table service restaurants using a tiered system: never eating there again, average and meh, good, and elite. We also rank each one from 20 to 1 so you can see exactly where it lands. We cover food quality, theming, cost, value for money, reservation difficulty, kid friendliness, and the would I book it again test. Whether you're planning your first trip or your fifteenth, this gives you a clear roadmap for where to spend your dining dollars. We also dig into some of the more controversial picks. Chef Mickey's lands lower than most millennials would expect, and we explain exactly why nostalgia isn't enough to save it. Be Our Guest has arguably the best theming of any Walt Disney World restaurant, but we break down why charging character meal prices without giving you a real character meet keeps it stuck in the average tier. Chip and I also disagreed on Kona Cafe, and you'll hear how he convinced me to move it up the list. And just when you think we're done, we close out with our superlatives: best for a milestone occasion, best for toddlers, best value, best fireworks view, easiest reservation to grab, easiest walk up, most overrated, most underrated, and the one restaurant we'd cut from any trip. Chapters 00:00  Intro and how we ranked all 20 Magic Kingdom area restaurants 00:53  The four tier system and our ranking criteria 03:44  Number 20: 05:08  Number 19: 06:38  Number 18: 07:52  Number 17: 09:09  Number 16: 11:32  Number 15: 13:11  Number 14: 16:25  Number 13: 19:39  Number 12: 22:39  Number 11: 24:53  Number 10: 27:55  Number 9: 29:31  Number 8: 31:13  Number 7: 34:10  Number 6: 35:14  Number 5: 36:18  Number 4: 38:18  Number 3: 40:00  Number 2: 41:30  Number 1: 42:55  Superlatives Plan Your Trip

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today, I am bringing you a conversation with a young woman who is practicing homemaking in South Africa. After meeting her now husband online in 2020 and developing a relationship long-distance for several years, Jayms left everything she knew in America to be nearer to David in his homeland. She tells about her experience living in a special home for single women for a couple of years and her recent entrance into married life. She loves sharing how homemaking is different in South Africa and why that is not a bad thing, but rather an opportunity to grow in hospitality and Christ-like servanthood. SHOW NOTESAll resources and links will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Jayms Yon".Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Dan shares a Nostalgic Reflection on The Cranberries' 1993 hit “Dreams.”   “Dreams is like a signal and electric shock, awakening the mind, body, and spirit so that we're prepared to receive a new energy that's going to shatter the mundanity of our lives.”  -Dan Dissinger   Dan starts a new series on The Nostalgia Test Podcast called “Nostalgic Reflections.” These will be solo episodes about very personal connections, curiosities, and thoughts about the hosts' pop culture pasts. On the first Nostalgic Reflection Dan reads an essay about the song “Dreams” by The Cranberries and the transcendent power of lead singer/lyricist Dolores O'Riordan's voice. He talks about the timeless energy of the music, how it's soundtrack magic, and when he specifically loves to listen to this song. He also gets philosophical about dreams and how they remind us all to embrace the unknown. You can read Dan's essay here on Substack.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Welcome to Nostalgic Reflections 00:39 From TikToks to Longform 01:43 Why Dreams Transcends Nostalgia 04:17 Lyrics and Rock Bottom Shift 05:36 Dolores Voice and Timelessness 06:32 6 AM Bus Listening Ritual 07:55 How the Song Unfolds 10:03 Dreams as a Film Opening 12:03 Being Open to Premonitions 13:40 Host Reflection and Thanks 15:18 More Episodes and Call to Action 16:15 Final Tribute and Goodbye   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 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

HE WAS MAKING MONEY… BUT LOSING SLEEP AT 3AM The brutal truth most business owners avoid… until it catches up with them. In this raw episode of Level Up + Live, we sit down with Andrew Jimenez, husband, father of three, and owner of Relentless Plumbing in Montgomery County, who went from staying busy with money coming in… to realizing he had no real control over his business. On the outside, everything looked fine. Jobs were getting done. Revenue was coming in. But behind the scenes? Sleepless nights. Constant stress. No clarity. Andrew didn't know his break-even. Didn't understand his cash flow. Was making decisions based on instinct instead of data. This episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening with many entrepreneurs who are stuck in the grind: working harder and making money but still feeling like they're one bad month away from everything falling apart. After stepping into Level Up + Live Level 2, Andrew faced a hard truth: If he didn't learn his numbers, nothing would truly change. What followed was a complete shift in how he operates: Knowing exactly what his business needs to generate every week Planning ahead for slow seasons instead of reacting to them Making smarter financial decisions in both business and personal life Leading his team with intention and clarity Replacing constant stress with confidence and direction Andrew also shares the moment that forced him to take things seriously, realizing his growing family depended on more than just hard work. It required structure, discipline, and understanding the business at a deeper level. We also tackle a question most business owners avoid: What happens if you continue to ignore your numbers? His answer is direct, frustration, burnout, and a business that ends up controlling you. This conversation is not theory. It's a real look at what happens when someone stops guessing and starts leading with clarity. If you're working hard but still feel stuck… If you're making money but don't fully understand where it's going… If you know something needs to change but haven't taken action… This episode is for you. If you've been looking for a room full of growth-minded business owners and leaders who are serious about leveling up in business and life, we'd love to have you join us as a guest. Be Our Guest! https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group  Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.We are continuing our Spring Cleaning series with a top-down refresh of the “vertical surfaces” that quietly collect dust and grime all year long. In this Monday Motivation, I will walk you through simple, practical steps for cleaning windows (including sills, tracks, and screens), doors, and walls—with the right tools, safe DIY solutions, and tips for avoiding streaks and protecting finishes. You'll also learn what maintenance issues to watch for as you clean, so you can catch small problems before they turn into big ones.SHOW NOTESThe entire transcript of this episode is on the blog along with links to suggested tools and helpful resources. Click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM54".Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Mike, Pam and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! We discuss options for seeing the fireworks on the 4th of July at Walt Disney World if you don't have an on-site reservation, getting the most out of a Club-Level stay at the Disneyland Hotel (as a Mother's Day gift this year!), if a visit to Aulani, Disneyland or a Disney Cruise should be first for someone who is a Walt Disney World veteran, why Be Our Guest gets overlooked so often, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Dan, Manny, & Billy put 8 oldies from the 50s & 60s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “The fact that [“The Twist”] goes on for more than a minute boggles my mind because at weddings usually it's in a mix of oldies. Right? [...] So imagine twisting over the whole length of this song.” -Manny Coelho   This is a fun look back at the oldies from the 50s and 60s that filled the streets of the boys' black parties (also, are block parties only a NY thing?), weddings, family BBQs, and their homes. It's music that was playing daily on 101.1 FM on Long Island. The songs that Dan, Manny, and Billy put rank and put to the test are, Bobby Darin's “Splish Splash,” Little Richard's “Rip It Up,” The Four Tops' “Reach Out I'll Be There,” Aretha Franklin's “Think,” The Supremes' “Baby Love,” The Ronettes' “Be My Baby,” Sinatra's “I've Got You Under My Skin,” and Chubby Checker's “The Twist.” They also talk about some honorable mentions, their favorite cocktails, mob movies and the music that made them so memorable, and more block party talk. This is an episode that opens a whole new part of The Nostalgia Test Podcast because these are songs that were popular way before any of the hosts were born, so can these be nostalgic? Is nostalgia period specific for the individual? This episode answers these questions with a lot of reflections on family and those free concerts in the part that if you were from Long Island your parents dragged you to during the summer. Sometimes there were fireworks, sometimes there were drunken adults dancing the lindy with each other, and most times there was a collection of Igloo coolers being carried with folding chairs and blankets. See, these songs create a time capsule of both the moment they were released and the moments of childhood for kids from the 80s and 90s. So, grab your most comfortable folding chairs, a chill group of friends, set up in the street out front on your block, crack a few domestic beers, and wait to be called in when it's too late. This is a good one. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Oldies Episode Kickoff 00:16 Sweatin Headband Debate 00:47 Podcast Intro and Setup 01:27 Why 50s 60s Oldies 05:43 Songs List Breakdown 10:38 Ranking Rules Begin 10:43 Number Eight Picks 14:19 Twist Wedding Memories 17:02 Number Seven and Block Parties 23:25 Number Six Sinatra Talk 27:06 Cocktails and Martini Tangent 29:50 Number Five Starts Baby Love 30:10 Baby Love Debate 32:34 Top Four Begins 32:47 Rip It Up Reactions 37:08 Little Richard Lyrics Lore 40:07 Top Three Rankings 42:42 Four Tops at Number Two 48:30 Aretha and Ronettes Number One 52:36 Honorable Mentions 55:36 Mob Movie Music Tangent 58:46 Wrap Up and Block Parties   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 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

This episode of Level Up + Live is NOT your average feel-good talk… this is raw, relentless, and straight-up REAL. Today we speak with Joey Garcia, a man forged in pressure, raised by discipline, and tested by life early. From a childhood built on struggle and survival… to becoming a leader in workplace culture, fitness, and personal growth, his story hits HARD. DIVORCE AT 13. FORCED TO GROW UP FAST. CHASING NFL DREAMS… SHATTERED BY INJURY. Most people break. Joey? He doubled down. This episode pulls back the curtain on the mindset that separates talkers from DOERS: “You don't stop me… you have to BREAK me.” Why most people FAIL to stay consistent (and it's not what you think) The uncomfortable truth about why you're stuck “No skin in the game = no results” The discipline code: devotion, fitness, family, non-negotiables. And just when you think it's all grind… Joey drops the truth bomb leaders NEED to hear: You can inspire everyone… but you CAN'T save everyone. From fasting and faith… to fatherhood and legacy, this conversation exposes the habits, scars, and standards that build REAL men and REAL leaders. If you've been coasting… making excuses… or “waiting for the right time” … this episode will call you out. Because at the end of the day: You can stay comfortable… or you can LEVEL UP. Both are hard. You choose. Tap in now to Level Up + Live, the episode people will be talking about long after it ends. If you've been looking for a room full of growth-minded business owners and leaders who are serious about leveling up in business and life, we'd love to have you join us as a guest. Be Our Guest! https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group  Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention. Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live  

One listener finds a naked photo of their MIL while another (Sasha!) joins Iliza on the show for the new Be Our Guest segment! Get a copy of Ronnie Antik's new book: Heartbeats: Love, Secrets and the Unraveling of Destiny The Rebecca Serle episode mentioned is She Said, She Said from March 20, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan, Manny, & Billy give their honest opinions on the slew of reboot, remake, and legacy sequel slop and rumors, and they put it all to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I feel like as a society, we just went back in time anyway, and [...] should we be happy about it? Like there's so many things that are happening that are like from our era, like, Brittany Spears got arrested for DUI [we're] back at war with the Middle East. I mean, like, we're in the nineties. Even the government wanted to be nostalgic. I think what I'm going  to say, I wanna blame us for this.” -Manny Coelho   If you've been a longtime listener to the pod then you know the boys' opinion on reboots, and they really don't veer away from their absolute hatred and confusion of the reboot craze and legacy sequels that aren't Top Gun 2: Maverick. They react to the news of reboots for Starship Troopers and Faces of Death, and then Billy gives a brief and honest breakdown of the 2025 reboot of Youngbloods. They comes the endless legacy sequel rumors and news. They question the logic for a Demolition Man 2, Face/Off 2, Heat 2, Riddick 4, Toy Story 5, another Conan the Barbarian, Predator w/ Schwarzenegger, and why not do a legacy sequel for one of the most unhinged 80s action movies ever made Commando. Days of Thunder legacy sequel anyone? This one causes the guys to pause and think about what Tom Cruise would be able to do in this film, what's the big stunt, and Dan has a suggestion for Mr. Cruise. Then the guys try to figure out how William Shatner got so famous being so mediocre, Dan gives an energetic F-you monologue to Gene Simmons and then graces everyone with his rendition of the Different World theme song because, that's right, they're producing a sequel series! Why not, right. And while we're at it, let's make a confusing to figure out when it would start Man on Fire Series. If Hollywood is listening (or is interested at all) Billy is ready to help write and produce the Ghost Rider movie we all deserved. So, grab your nerdiest friends to debate this bucket of reboot vomit, make a pitcher of Long Island Iced Teas (oh, it's that sort of episode), and rage with The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Dan & Billy Remember Snot 01:17 Nostalgia Test Returns 03:37 Kids These Days' Music 04:25 Arnold Sequel Rumors 06:43 Commando vs Conan Debate 09:59 Days of Thunder Sequel 15:04 Franchise Kings Talk 18:11 Starship Troopers Reboot 21:34 Ghost Rider Redemption 23:05 Face/Off 2 Why 25:02 Demolition Man 2 Talk 29:08 Heat 2 Casting News 31:09 Long Movies Need Breaks 32:01 Heat Two Backlash 32:57 Jackass and Social Media 35:56 Youngblood Reboot Debate 38:33 Scary Movie Returns 40:44 Faces of Death Remake 43:38 Riddick Four and Fast 48:25 Shatner Goes Metal 50:23 Different World Sequel 52:02 Man on Fire Series 54:25 Rock Hall Gatekeeping 55:55 Toy Story Five Tablet 01:03:06 Wrap Up and Goodbye   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 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

What do you do when the career you've spent decades building disappears overnight? In this episode of Level Up + Live, Jeffrey Brown shares a powerful and deeply personal story of disruption, resilience, and reinvention. After more than 20 years in the software industry, leading teams, managing complex projects, and building a stable career, Jeffrey found himself suddenly laid off during the uncertainty of COVID. What followed was another opportunity that ultimately collapsed, leaving him at a crossroads with limited options and a difficult question: what now? Rather than returning to the same path, Jeffrey chose to step into something completely different. At 50 years old, he made the decision to pursue business ownership, launching The Grout Medic of The Woodlands, Texas. With no direct background in the industry, he leaned on his problem-solving mindset, leadership experience, and a willingness to learn as he began building a local, service-based business from the ground up. This conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It offers an honest look at what it means to start over later in life, to carry the responsibility of leading a team, and to navigate the uncertainty that comes with building something new while supporting a family. Jeffrey opens up about the emotional weight of career loss, the pressure of providing for employees who depend on him, and the reality of wearing multiple roles as a business owner, from operations and sales to marketing and customer service. He also shares how his perspective on leadership has evolved, especially in transitioning from managing corporate teams to leading individuals in a hands-on service environment. Throughout the episode, themes of patience, consistency, and personal growth take center stage. Jeffrey reflects on the importance of slowing down, making thoughtful decisions, and staying committed even when progress feels uncertain. He also highlights the critical role of communication and customer experience in building trust and long-term success in a local business. Beyond business, this episode explores what truly matters in this season of life. Jeffrey speaks about family, the transition toward becoming an empty nester, and the legacy he hopes to leave for his children, not just in terms of business, but in how he lives, leads, and shows up each day with integrity and purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: How to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of losing a long-term career What it takes to transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship The realities of starting and scaling a service-based business Why patience is a critical skill in both leadership and growth How to create a strong customer experience through communication and follow-through The importance of consistency when building something sustainable How to balance business ownership with family priorities and long-term legacy This episode is a reminder that setbacks can become turning points, and that it's never too late to build something meaningful. Whether you are facing a transition, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply looking for perspective on growth and leadership, Jeffrey's story offers both insight and encouragement. If you've been looking for a room full of growth-minded business owners and leaders who are serious about leveling up in business and life, we'd love to have you join us as a guest. Be Our Guest! https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group  Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

This week we dive into a Snodgrass Question! She gets an A+ on her homework for asking about coco aminos and super practical tips regarding hospitality, both physically, emotionally, and mentally. Join us! The post Be Our Guest appeared first on Sheologians.

Dan, Manny, & Billy celebrate the anniversary of the Twinkie by putting this classic snack to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “The literal first ingredient is sugar, even before flour.” -Billy D'Elia   The food episodes are back with a vengeance as the boys test their childhood and stomachs with the Twinkie. So many god memories, so many tangents, and let's not forget Billy's kickass hat, “IMMIGRANTS MAKE AMERICA GREAT!” Because the f***in do! The guys talk about the possibly poisonous ingredients, what it was like top track Twinkles down, how Hostess was taken over by the Mexican company Bimbo, and the history of Twinkies being filled with banana cream pre-WWII. Then they eat them, and, well, you'll have to listen to see the reactions because it's the greatest reactions to food in the podcast's history. They guys also talk about their childhood memories of Entenmann's cakes and chocolate chip cookies, the Ghostbusters Twinkie reference, and they read the results of the online poll. Oh, and wait for a sort of “secret track” to get Dan. Manny, & Billy's off the mic reactions. So, grab a tall glass of strawberry milk, stare into the abyss of despair that is 2026, and get ready to go on a gastric nostalgia test journey like no other. Special shoutout to Beleafer CBD for getting Dan through this episode. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:17 Twinkie Myth Setup 00:52 Podcast Intro Twinkie Test 01:23 Text Thread vs Podcast 02:07 Vaping Sponsor Tangent 02:35 Why Food Hits Different Now 03:21 Twinkie Obsession Memories 04:04 Ingredients and Dye Rant 05:10 Hunting for Twinkies 08:06 Captain Crunch Mouth Cuts 08:47 Regional Snacks and Mann's 11:09  Entenmann's Cookie Debate 12:24 Ghostbusters Pop Culture 13:32 Twinkie Origin Story Stats 16:43 Bankruptcy and Iconic Junk Food 17:34 Hostess Snack Cake Roll Call 18:07 Snack Cake Throwbacks 18:46 Unwrapping Road Trip Classics 19:18 Shrinkflation And Smell Test 20:02 Recipe Change Reveal 21:16 First Bite Reality Check 23:00 Nutrition Label Shock 24:08 Rant And Better Alternatives 31:03 Instagram Poll Results 34:00 Final Verdict And Aftermath   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 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

In this episode of Level Up + Live, Billy Sticker shares the real story behind his journey from a six-figure career in precious metals to building multiple companies and helping generate over $450 million in patient revenue for chiropractic practices. What started as a simple podcast idea turned into Cairo Candy, a full-scale marketing and growth engine serving clients around the world. But this conversation goes far beyond business wins. Billy opens up about the setbacks, the broken agreements, and the defining moments that forced him to rethink everything, from leadership to long-term vision. You'll hear how faith shaped his decisions, how he navigated seasons of plateau and pressure, and why he believes serving people at the highest level is the true driver of growth. The second half of this episode dives into what every business owner is thinking about right now: AI. Billy breaks it down in simple, practical terms, how to use it to increase capacity, automate key parts of your business, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting, this is a grounded, no-hype look at what actually matters. He also shares the concept of “seeing around corners” a mindset that helps entrepreneurs anticipate challenges, adapt strategies, and stay ahead instead of reacting too late. This episode is for business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want more than quick wins. It's about building something that lasts, with clarity, systems, and intention. In this episode, you'll learn: How Billy turned a podcast into a multi-company business The biggest lessons he learned the hard way as an entrepreneur Why marketing is often overcomplicated and how to simplify it Practical ways to start using AI in your business today The difference between principles and strategies in growth How to think ahead and “see around corners” in business If you've been feeling stuck, stretched, or unsure about what's next, this conversation will help you refocus and take the next step forward. Level Up + Live is where we bring you real conversations with leaders who are building, growing, and making an impact. If you've been looking for a room full of growth-minded business owners and leaders who are serious about leveling up in business and life, we'd love to have you join us as a guest. Be Our Guest! https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group   Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

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Dan & Billy invite Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Meghan Nolan to put the 1988 Nicolas Cage black “comedy” Vampire's Kiss to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “This is a steaming pile of sh*t. I hate everything about it. It is not nostalgic for me. You cannot be nostalgic, I'm gonna say it again, about a movie that's about him raping somebody [...] It's not a comedy. It's a film that doesn't even know what it is. It doesn't make me nostalgic about the 80s. It doesn't make me nostalgic about bats. It doesn't make me nostalgic about anything. This is a hard fail. I never wanna see this film again. I'm sad that I watched it.” -Meghan Nolan There's not really much else to say. Dan & Billy's guest, Meghan, sums it up pretty well. This “movie” (if you can call it a movie) is an abysmal piece of chaos that should've tanked Nicolas Cage's career, but because of his status as a Coppola in Hollywood he was absolutely fine and was able to continue to run amok forever. In fact, one of the main points in this episode is how it took almost 16 years for Jennifer Beals' career to recover from Vampire's Kiss. Sure, she was in the Denzel Washington movie Devil in a Blue Dress in 1995, but her comeback wasn't until her role in The L-Word in 2004. Yet, Cage was in a string of insane failures and chaotic bullsh*t since 1988, and he continues to have this momentous acting career, even after 1997's Con Air. Another movie that should've killed his career. But I digress. This episode has everything a classic Nostalgia Test episode has, tangents, regrets, jokes, and all the insane laughter about Nic Cages need to have warm yoghurt poured on his toes so her can be “aroused” in a sex scene with Jennifer Beals. Again, this man was allowed to have a career after this! Also, justice for Alva, the poor secretary played by María Conchita Alonso who has to endure being verbally, emotionally, physically, and sexually abused by Peter Loew (Nic Cage) in this abomination of a film. So, grab your fake plastic vampire teeth, reschedule your appointment with your inappropriate therapist, and brace yourself for one of the most insane breakdowns for a movie so bad that the podcast consensus is they'd rather watch Happy Gilmore 2. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:38 Show Intro and Guests 02:43 First Impressions and Memes 03:34 Trailer vs Reality 04:31 Plot Setup and Alva Abuse 05:43 Noir Opening and No Plot 07:15 Bat Scene and Weird Sex 09:28 Accent Rant and Acting Choices 12:07 Office Contract and Harassment 13:52 Therapist and Vampire Teeth 15:57 Club Meet and Pasties Theory 25:47 Nick Cage Trivia Hot Yogurt 28:16 Career Context and No One Said No 31:49 Alva Home Life and Escalation 36:28 Time to Lean Quote 37:38 Bag Soup Confusion 38:48 Blanks and Assault Scene 39:30 Not a Dark Comedy 41:09 Cage Acting Trivia 42:19 Mimes and Street Filming 44:18 Roaches Pigeons Coffin 45:38 Club Murder Breakdown 49:31 Nepotism and Careers 54:02 All in His Head Theory 56:09 Therapy Session Madness 57:35 Reviews and Poll Results 01:02:06 Nostalgia Test Verdicts 01:11:01 Final Wrap and Next Picks   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 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

In this special 200th episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast, Sean sits down with Josh Webb, lead coach inside Level Up + Live Level 2, for a real conversation about what business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders are actually struggling with behind the scenes. This episode pulls back the curtain on what Josh is seeing firsthand inside Level 2: the patterns, the pain points, the blind spots, and the breakthroughs that so many leaders are walking through right now. Because let's be honest… A lot of business owners look “fine” on the outside, but underneath the surface they're dealing with things like: feeling stuck in the day-to-day carrying pressure no one else sees lack of clarity in business decisions overwhelm and mental clutter leadership fatigue isolation and the frustration of knowing they're capable of more… but not fully breaking through Sean and Josh unpack what those struggles really look like, while also highlighting the transformations and testimonies happening inside Level Up + Live Level 2. This conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at: the common challenges business owners are facing right now why so many leaders feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck what Josh is helping members work through inside Level 2 the mindset and leadership shifts that are creating real breakthroughs how accountability, structure, and honest conversations can change everything If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader who's been feeling the weight lately, this episode will hit home. And if you've been curious about what's really happening inside Level Up + Live Level 2, this is the episode to listen to. If you've been looking for a room full of growth-minded business owners and leaders who are serious about leveling up in business and life, we'd love to have you join us as a guest. Be Our Guest! https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group  Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

On this Nostalgia Test Mini episode, Dan, Manny, & Billy spin The Wheel of Pauly Shore to see which Pauly Shore movie they'll be putting to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I watched [Son in Law and] I was like, how the fuck did they let this man make movies?” -Billy D'Elia   This Mini Nostalgia Test episode spins out of control (no pun intended) way before the guys even spin The Wheel of Pauly Shore. After the Son in Law episode, Dan & Manny were curious if any of the other Pauly Shore movies could even be nostalgic, so here we are. Will it be: In The Army Now Jury Duty Encino Man Bio-Dome They get Billy's reactions of Son in Law even though he missed the episode, they talk about Brendan Fraser saving Encino Man and how it's way more his movie than Pauly Shore, and Dan reminds everyone that Bad Bunny was the best part of Happy Gilmore 2, much like he was the best part of The Super Bowl, that's right, he was! Deal with it!!! So, grab your longtime friends, grab a drink or three, and place your bets on which movie the wheel will land on. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Mini Nostalgia Setup 00:45 Son in Law Reactions 01:28 Pauly Shore vs Sandler 03:14 Dirty Work Detour 04:03 Why We Rewatch Bad Movies 04:59 Wheel Movie Options 06:00 Dreading the Picks 07:38 Spinning Up the Wheel 08:20 Pauly Shore Rant and Airheads Talk 09:05 Wheel Lands on ________ 10:40 Why _______ Must Happen 12:26 Ratings and Who Likes It 13:55 Cast and Teen Movie Vibes 15:24 Plot Breakdown Rage 16:26 How We'll Watch It 17:05 DC Plans and Sign-Off   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 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

HE WALKED AWAY FROM THE SAFE PATH… AND BUILT HIS OWN LANE FROM SCRATCH This episode of Level Up + Live delivers a raw, unfiltered look at what it really takes to step out of comfort, bet on yourself, and build a life rooted in purpose. Sean Meyers sits down with Zach Miller, founder of Texas Premier Black Car Services, husband, father, and man of faith, whose journey challenges everything we've been taught about success. Zach didn't follow the traditional script. He dropped out of college, started at the bottom sweeping warehouse floors, and worked his way up through the corporate world… only to realize that hard work alone wasn't going to create the life he truly wanted. Despite long hours, strong performance, and years of dedication, he found himself stuck, underpaid, unfulfilled, and searching for something more. Then came the moment that changed everything. After one frustrating experience in a poorly run Uber, Zach saw an opportunity others would ignore. Instead of complaining, he took action. With a growing family, no guarantees, and real risk on the table, he made the decision to start his own luxury transportation company, building it one ride, one relationship, and one leap of faith at a time. In this episode, Zach opens up about: The internal battle between security and calling What fear really looks like when you have a family depending on you Why most people stay stuck and how to break out of it The role faith plays in navigating uncertainty and risk The early stages of building a business while still working demanding hours Letting go of control and learning to grow beyond being the “technician” The reality that entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, and why that's okay This conversation goes beyond business. It's about identity, responsibility, and the kind of man you choose to become when the pressure is on. Zach's story is a reminder that there is no perfect time to start, no guaranteed outcome, and no path without fear. But there is a difference between those who stay where they are… and those who decide to move forward anyway. If you've ever questioned whether you're capable of more, this episode will challenge you to take a hard look at the answer. Because in the end, the question isn't whether the opportunity is there. It's whether you're willing to act on it. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Most doctors and surgeons spend their entire careers stuck in the Technician role — diagnosing, treating, operating, and “doing the work”… with little time to actually build the clinic they dream about. In this episode, you'll learn:

Recapping The Dead Files “Demon War” (Season 4 Episode 4) which aired August 2, 2014.There are demons. There are bat faces. There is a mirror moment that made us deeply uncomfortable. And yes, Steve is once again diggin' tru the archives.But what we really found ourselves talking about? The baby.When a toddler becomes central to a paranormal narrative, things get complicated. We explore the historical threads Steve uncovers, the emotional energy inside the home, and how quickly folklore imagery can escalate when fear enters the chat.Also: math gets us again.As always, we balance curiosity with compassion… and maybe just a little healthy skepticism.Observe: Amy attempting to pronounce “qigong” (chee-gong) without Googling it first.Ponder: How do you even make an appointment for a child exorcism… and is it covered by insurance?Weigh-In: How do you feel about adults calling each other “baby”? Better or worse than “lover”? So, grab your bat-faced demon sketchpad and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention child death in history (fire), sexual assault (paranormal), so proceed with caution. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:01:48 Welcome New Friends!00:03:32 Content Warning 00:04:06 Overview00:07:17 Segment One – The Set Up00:07:33 Side Quest: Heating Update00:22:53 Demons and Religion00:29:06 Segment Two – Diggin' Tru00:46:45 Segment Three – The Reveal01:00:03 Research & Rabbit Holes01:09:26 Next week01:10:33 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links:Kirk Baird article: https://www.toledoblade.com/KirkBaird/2014/08/08/Haunted-house-in-East-Toledo-is-no-laughing-matter/stories/20140807203The LOVAH sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqeQLV04kwUKent State Massacre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootingsBob Poiry: https://www.toledopolicemuseum.com/in-memory-of-bob-poiryGrain Elevator explosion: https://www.usdeadlyevents.com/1898-sep-20-grain-dust-explosion-and-fire-union-grain-elevator-toledo-oh-14-15/ Our T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you'll really benefit from the things these people have to say. This episode was recorded on February 25, 2026, and released on March 19, 2026. Disclaimer:The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms.If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. 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Dan, Manny, & Billy put 7 Drunk Sing-Along Songs for Saint Patrick's Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “It's like doing shrooms together. You gotta choose the right people.” -Manny Coelho   Happy Saint Patrick's Day Nostalgia Testers! On this episode, the gang digs into what makes a great drunk sing-along before ranking: Piano Man – Billy Joel Paradise City – Guns N' Roses Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond Don't Stop Believing – Journey Livin' on a Prayer – Bon Jovi Hold On – Wilson Philips Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen The guys talk about what makes a good drunk sing-along, share memories of their favorite drunk sing-along moments, the importance of a key change in a song, and the appropriate time of night to play “Piano Man” in a bar. There's also a huge disagreement about one of these songs, how to control the mood in a bar with the jukebox, and there's 3 honorable mentions that might spark a whole new drunk sing-along episode. It's last call, so grab one more drink, put some money in the jukebox, and gather your friends for some slurred singing, because there's this episode is going to tear the roof off... well, your earbuds while you're probably folding some laundry. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Drunk Singalong Setup 01:28 Rules Not Wedding Songs 04:31 What Makes One 07:50 The Seven Song List 09:33 Ranking Number Seven 16:01 Ranking Number Six 23:45 Ranking Number Five 28:31 Top Four Debate 36:04 Billy Puts Journey Fourth 38:36 Top Three Begins 39:37 Ranking Number Three 41:03 Bon Jovi Concert Memories 44:09 Number Two Debate 45:29 Piano Man Stories 48:48 Don't Stop Believing Pick 50:11 Listener Rankings Roast 57:29 Number One Revealed   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 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

FROM A JEEP CHEROKEE… TO A 20+ PERSON HVAC EMPIRE?!  Most people graduate high school with no clue what they want to do. Jared Crye graduated in 2014… and accidentally stumbled into a trade that would completely change his life. What started as a union apprentice job quickly turned into a late-night hustle fixing AC units for friends and family… then something wild happened. He got his contractor's license. Told his boss he wanted to start a company. And got LET GO the moment he received it. With a 6-month-old baby at home, no real backup plan, and only his wife's Jeep Cherokee as a service truck, Jared had one choice: Sink… or build something unstoppable. In this powerful episode of Level Up + Live, Jared reveals the gritty, behind-the-scenes story of how he: Turned a side hustle into a thriving HVAC business Took midnight service calls while others slept Learned the brutal truth about pricing, margins, and scaling Avoided the trap that keeps most small businesses stuck Built a company culture that now supports 20+ employees And ultimately merged his company with ASAP HVAC in 2023 to scale even bigger. But here's the twist…Jared says the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make isn't lack of work ethic, it's trying to do EVERYTHING themselves. Inside this conversation you'll learn: Why pricing yourself wrong can destroy your growth The hidden reason most businesses never scale past the owner What it really takes to survive the brutal first 12–24 months How hiring the right people literally buys back your life Why even successful entrepreneurs still struggle with leadership This isn't a polished “overnight success” story. It's the raw blueprint of grit, sacrifice, and real entrepreneurship from the trenches of the skilled trades. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to build a business from scratch this episode is a must-listen. Hit play now and hear how one apprentice turned pressure into a powerhouse company. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

What would happen if Len Testa and Chris Cox were suddenly handed the keys to The Walt Disney Company? In this spirited session of The Case For, Jim Hill presides as the guys pitch their boldest, nerdiest, and occasionally unhinged ideas for the future of Walt Disney World. From resurrecting Magical Express to replacing Jungle Cruise with a Moana and Lilo & Stitch volcano coaster, nothing is off the table. HIGHLIGHTS • Should Disney bring back Magical Express and resort package delivery, possibly with paid expedited options to drive incremental revenue? • Len proposes accepting international Annual Passes at domestic parks in 2026 to offset projected declines in overseas travel. • A controversial pitch to replace Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise with a family-friendly Fire Mountain coaster themed to Moana and Lilo & Stitch. • Extending the Skyliner to connect Animal Kingdom, Coronado Springs, All-Stars, and Blizzard Beach to increase resort occupancy and reduce bus demand. • A Villains-themed breakfast at Be Our Guest as a test kitchen for the upcoming Villains Land. • Chris suggests an AI-powered Memory Maker upgrade that auto-edits photos and creates shareable reels for guests. • The long-lost Adventures Club, the future of the monorail system, airline luggage check-in at resorts, and even a “Need a Pee” line re-entry pass all make the docket. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Len Testa - IG: @len.testa | Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Website: TouringPlans.com • Chris Cox - IG: @magiccox | X: @bigcox | Website: magiccox.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan & Manny put the 1993 Pauly Shore classic Son in Law to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “This whole movie, all of Son in Law, all of [Pauly Shore's] f***ing dialogue is just gibberish. It's just gibberish the whole time, and I'm just like, how can this be a film?” -Dan Dissinger   Dan & Manny are without their longtime friend and cohost Billy to try and solve the pop-culture mystery that is Pauly Shore's 90s fame. How did it happen? Why did it happen? Are we to blame for all his movies? These are the types of questions the guys try to figure out while literally avoiding talking about Son in Law. In fact, there are so many tangents in this episode that it should be called “181. Trips to Ithaca, Gravity Bongs, & Other Fragmented Memories.” Dan & Manny talk about the absolute gibberish of Pauly Shore's dialogue, the unanswered for crimes in this movie, Tiffani Thiessen, and the mom in Son in Law just on the prowl for the “D.” So, grab some “grindage,” your best “buuuuuudddiiies,” and get ready for some “cheek chillers,” because this episode might not even be a podcast, it's an event. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:22 Nostalgia Test Setup 01:44 Groundhog Day Deja Vu 03:53 Follow Us and Going Global 05:26 Cast Rundown and 90s Problems 08:31 Pauly Shore Era and Ernest Talk 13:09 Biodome Hate and Pauly Debate 15:09 Plot Breakdown Begins 19:33 Pauly Shore Multiverse Timeline 26:59 Finally Talking Son in Law 27:20 College Tropes and Horny Mom 32:36 Camcorders to Snapchat Tangent 35:13 Weed Brands and Dispensary Stories 37:02 Gravity Bong Nostalgia 37:49 Dirty Glass and Resin Hits 39:46 Back to the Movie Plot 40:22 Bad Decisions Make Memories 42:53 Rebecca's Instant Makeover 47:24 Homecoming and the Proposal 53:51 Pauly Shore Fatigue 57:45 Drugging and The Ending 01:02:32 Final Verdict and Ratings 01:09:33 Box Office and Pauly's Run   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 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

SHE HAD THE SUCCESS… THE MONEY… THE HOUSE… THE CAR… AND THEN IT ALL VANISHED. What happened next will shake every entrepreneur, leader, and parent who thinks success alone will satisfy. In this raw, soul-stirring episode of Level Up + Live, host Sean Meyers sits down with May Adams, a faith-driven entrepreneur, mother of three, author, and business strategist who helps women break limiting beliefs and rise into their God-given calling. But this conversation isn't the typical “success story.” It's the story behind the success… the crushing… and the rebuilding. May opens up about the moment everything changed, when she realized climbing the ranks, building teams, and chasing “worldly success” had left something missing deep inside. Then the unimaginable happened: success collapsed, money disappeared, and everything she thought defined her was stripped away. The house? Gone. The financial security? Gone. The identity built on achievement? Shattered. But what came out of the fire was something far more powerful. Inside this unforgettable conversation, May and Sean unpack: Why delayed obedience can cost you everything The hidden danger of building success on pride instead of purpose What it really means when life forces you into the “pain cave” Why God sometimes strips away comfort to build character How entrepreneurs can shift from empty achievement to purpose-driven leadership May shares how losing everything ultimately gave her the one thing she didn't have before: clarity, conviction, and unshakable faith. This episode will challenge how you think about success, leadership, business, parenting, and the journey toward becoming the person you were truly created to be. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside… If you've ever wondered why life keeps forcing you through hard seasons… Or if you're ready to turn your test into a testimony… Press play now, because sometimes the greatest breakthrough only comes after everything falls apart. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention. Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live  

 Are you tired of answering the same questions at every consultation? Do you find that prospective patients “go away to think about it” and never return? In this episode of the OMD TV & Podcast Show, Huyen reveals why the secret to faster conversions isn't pushing harder—it's educating smarter. You'll learn how high‑quality, pre‑consultation education turns curious browsers into confident bookers using video explainers, FAQs and compelling testimonials. What You'll Learn Why Pre‑Consult Education Matters: Discover how 70 % of patients make their decision before ever contacting your clinic—and how filling that knowledge gap can dramatically increase bookings. Creating Engaging Video Explainers: Tips for producing 2–5 minute videos that walk viewers through your most popular procedures, answer top questions and showcase behind‑the‑scenes footage. Building a Robust FAQ Library: Learn how to organise and update answers to your most common questions, improve your SEO and help patients self‑qualify. Leveraging Social Proof: Strategies for capturing and sharing patient testimonials (both video and text) to reassure prospective patients that they're in good hands. Designing a Pre‑Consult Education Workflow: Step‑by‑step guidance on automating emails, texts and content delivery so every lead receives the right information at the right time. The Results Clinics Are Seeing: Real-world examples of practices that have doubled their conversion rates, shortened consultation times and boosted patient satisfaction by educating early. Key Takeaways Educated patients convert faster because they arrive informed, confident and ready to proceed. Video, FAQ pages and testimonials are your most powerful tools for building trust before the first consultation. A simple automated workflow (enquiry → thank-you email/SMS → video/FAQ/testimonial sequence → live call) can nurture leads while you focus on delivering care. Clinics that embrace pre‑consult education report higher quality enquiries, more efficient consultations and happier, better‑prepared patients. Resources & Links Ready to build your own pre‑consult education system? Book a free strategy call with OMD: [Discovery Call Link] Learn more about Online Marketing for Doctors   _________________________________________  

Recapping The Dead Files “Tangled” (Season 10, Episode 2) which aired June 22, 2013We kick off our Ohio Three-Fer with shadow snakes, basement rage, and a 19th-century commune that absolutely did not get good Yelp reviews from the town. This house isn't just haunted — it's rooted.Black vine-like tendrils creep through the land and into the living, and we unpack what happens when depression, history, and paranormal energy all tangle together.We talk Free Love backlash, Victorian motherhood (twelve children??), morphine, menopause vs. malevolent spirits, and whether tar water is a reasonable Amazon purchase or a sign it's time to move.It's eerie. It's layered. It's feral.Ponder: If negative energy can embed in land… can it spread like an infection?Witness: Steve calling the commune “woo woo crap” while literally working on a ghost show.Weigh-In: If Amy told you to spray tar water around your entire house — would you stay… or would you move?So, grab your tar water (don't miss a spot!), and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn't find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we swear.  Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:05:55 A Word on AI00:08:45 Testing a New Format00:09:41 Side Quest: When You Wash Your Hair00:11:51 Spirit Breakdown00:15:16 Diggin' Tru00:16:38 It Takes a Village00:28:57 Parenting is Hard00:31:10 The Vines00:33:47 The Reveal00:34:33 Clients' Options00:39:34 Steve Getting Dramatic00:40:12 Unstable Ghosts, and Tables00:43:25 Paranormal or Menopause00:49:14 Additional Research Notes00:58:56 Disclaimer/Credits Episode links:Hudson Tuttle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_TuttleThe Museum of Talking Boards: https://www.museumoftalkingboards.com/tuttle.htmlCharles Latcha's Suicide Manifesto: https://evermore.imagedjinn.com/blg/9883/suicide-of-a-free-love-at-berlin-heights-july-16-1858/Tar Water on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qEDcFoOur T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you.  The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on February 18, 2026, and released on March 5, 2026. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We're just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by CannelleBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter          Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe're on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan & Manny put the 2003 Spike TV classic MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “Everyone dies or has diarrhea after this show [...] They're throwing up [...] things are coming outta their nose, their eyes [...] I hope there's a medic. They should have had [...] a part of a show where they showed [contestants] being wrapped up.” -Manny   This episode is just as unhinged as the show itself, which says a lot about how out of bounds MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) was in 2003. Dan & Manny watch one episode from three different seasons for this test, and unfortunately, they are without Billy on this one, but he does make a special texting appearance later, so all those Billy fans will get their fix. Dan & Manny try to figure out once and for all if this show was just a bunch of captive human beings trying to make their way home, is this show racist, why was there such a dubbing craze in the early 2000s, Spike TV being okay with low budget nonsense, and so much more. The main question about MXC, did anyone die during the making? So, get out your chain wallets, put a short-sleeved shirt over a long-sleeved shirt, crack open a Sprite Remix, and “DON'T GET ELIMINATED!” This is a fun one. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 MXC Nostalgia Setup 01:18 What Is MXC 02:46 Wild TV Era 04:39 Picking Episodes 06:19 Episode 12 Chaos 08:33 Takeshis Castle Explained 11:29 Low Budget Carnage 18:58 Did Anyone Win 21:26 Season 3 Politics Episode 28:02 Can It Work Today 29:42 MXC Banter Highlights 30:36 Origins in Takeshi Castle 32:03 Groundlings Comedy Crew 32:46 Grossest Challenges Recap 33:14 Finale Episode Controversy 34:38 Obstacle Course Chaos 36:44 Do The Rules Exist 39:23 Dubbing Goes Too Far 43:44 Production Reality Check 46:29 Classic Clip Breakdown 47:38 Would It Work Today 50:05 Modern Attention Spans   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 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

BUSINESS OWNERS: The IRS Isn't the Problem… Your Strategy Is.  Most entrepreneurs wait until tax season to think about their money. Big mistake. In this power-packed episode of Level Up + Live, Sean Meyers sits down with returning guest Sarah Jones, CPA, the advisor high-performing business owners call when they're ready to build wealth, protect what they've earned, and stop flying blind. This isn't about filing taxes. This is about thinking like a CEO with your money. Inside this episode: The hidden difference between tax prep and year-round tax strategy (it could cost you thousands) The #1 mindset mistake successful business owners make with money. How to know when you've outgrown your basic CPA The “Build. Protect. Grow.” roadmap for long-term wealth and legacy Leadership lessons from scaling a firm from solo to a team of 15 The real truth about balance, burnout, and performing at a high level. Rapid-fire insights every entrepreneur needs (including one financial number you should know weekly) Sarah doesn't just talk numbers, she helps business owners see the future, reverse engineer success, and make decisions with confidence. If you're making six figures (or planning to)… If your CPA only talks to you once a year… If you know you're capable of more…This episode is your wake-up call. Stop reacting. Start planning. Start building your legacy. Listen now and discover what high performers do differently with their money. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live    Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Dan & Manny welcome Author Ross Benes to discuss his book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. “I chose [19]99 out of all the years because it was just the wildest and most wackadoodle year of [the 90s]. You can write a similar book on 98 [...] but I think 99 is just a little more insane in the membrane.” -Ross Benes This episode of Nostalgia 101 author Ross Benes takes Manny & Dan to school on all things 1999. His book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times seems to have foreseen the times we find ourselves in and might hold key answers to some off questions about the cultural pickle we're attempting to escape. They go from unpacking the impact of The Jerry Springer Show to The Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos, and Beanie Babies to Y2K, Napster, and the oversaturate porn industry. This is the exact type of episode that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is built for and ross Benes more than delivered. Get Ross' book. It's the sort of pop-culture analysis that satisfies the academic audience, general fandom audience, and the high-strung 90s fanatic. Oh, and he gives us a really great Rocky franchise ranking. So, grab your Trapper Keepers and pens, throw some scratch-and-sniff stickers on the pages, and get ready to learn something about the most important year of the 90s. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Ross Benes is the author of 1999: The Year Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted OurBizarre Times. He's also a journalist and market analyst whose writing has appeared in Mental Floss, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly.  Buy 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times          Approximate Rundown 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:03 Ross Background 03:39 Why 1999 Matters 04:55 Wrestling and Kayfabe 10:29 Ragebait Media Machine 13:02 Tech Shifts and Y2K 15:32 Talk Show Sensationalism 19:34 When Low Culture Wins 25:34 Upsides of Trash Culture 29:44 High vs Low Pop Culture 32:24 Juggalos and Belonging 35:57 Howard Stern as Conduit 41:17 Can Anything Shock Us 44:48 Doomscroll Desensitization 45:42 Faces of Death Then Now 46:09 Algorithms Versus Choice 48:56 NFTs Pet Rock Moment 49:36 Zombie Tech Nostalgia 51:09 TomTom GPS Horror Stories 53:05 1999 Mascot and Trends 57:08 Reality TV Wins Out 01:00:34 Todays Low Culture Shift 01:04:06 Why 1999 Still Matters 01:06:24 Rocky Movie Rankings 01:14:38 Reboots and Final Wrap   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 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  

HE LOST HIS JOB… ALMOST LOST HIS FAMILY… AND NOW HE'S BUILDING A KINGDOM-FOCUSED BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP.  This episode of the Level Up + Live is NOT just another “business growth” conversation. This is about pressure. This is about failure. This is about faith under fire.  Sean Meyers sits down with David Wilkinson, owner of Cornerstone Construction, and what unfolds is raw, honest, and deeply powerful. From losing his job… To shutting down his first business after cash flow collapse… To battling addiction that nearly destroyed his marriage… To rebuilding his family and leadership from the inside out… David doesn't sugarcoat a thing. He breaks down: Why most entrepreneurs confuse “entrepreneur” with isolation The brutal lesson that being good at construction ≠ knowing how to build a business The “teabag in hot water” analogy that will hit you right in the gut Why protecting your family matters more than protecting your profit And how prayer shifted from a to-do list… to a real relationship This isn't hustle culture hype. This is humility. This is healing. This is a man choosing legacy over ego. And when David shares the moment his 22-year-old son asked about joining the family business? Let's just say… you'll feel it.  If you're a business owner silently carrying pressure… If you feel successful on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside… If you're building something but afraid you might lose what matters most… This conversation is your wake-up call. Faith. Family. Leadership under pressure. Building a business without losing your soul. This is what leveling up actually looks like. Watch. Listen. Reflect. Then ask yourself: Are you building a business… or are you building a life? Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.  Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Most clinics think the only way to get more patients is by spending more on ads. But here's the truth: you don't need a bigger ad budget to grow — you just need to convert more of the enquiries you're already getting. In this episode, I'll show you exactly how clinics are using AI to: ✅ Respond instantly to new patient enquiries (day or night) ✅ Follow up consistently with every lead until they book ✅ Personalise conversations to handle objections and nurture patients ✅ Reduce missed opportunities from after-hours calls and social media messages ✅ Fill the appointment book without hiring more staff or spending more on ads

Recapping The Dead Files “Betrayed” (Season 2 Episode 13) which aired April 5, 2013 We talk mental health threads (this officially completes Amy's accidental Three-Fer), basement dread, and why being six feet tall does not automatically make you immune to fear. Fred earns MVP Dad status, and we unpack how terrifying it must be to feel like you can't protect your own kids from something you can't see. It's heavy… but it's also Egg Haba, so we manage to spiral appropriately. Ponder: can ghosts have dementia?Witness: Megan having troubles saying New Jersey in a New Jersey accent.Weigh-In: Do you love Deviled Eggs as much as we do?So, grab your deviled eggs, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning:Discussion of suicide (historical), childhood illness, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:27 Intro00:01:32 Housekeeping & Content Warning00:04:06 Superb Owl Side Quest: Deviled Eggs, Chili & Sportsball00:11:56 Overview00:15:21 Segment One – The Set Up00:32:05 Segment Two – Diggin' Tru00:34:39 Side Quest: Disney Movies00:36:56 Bob Bishop, Genealogist00:42:50 Max Maxwell, Local Historian00:51:35 The Sketch00:52:31 Segment Three – The Reveal00:52:37 Side Quest: Living in Sin and Amy's Mom00:55:57 Back to the Reveal01:05:31 Research and Rabbit Holes01:15:48 Outro/Credits/DisclaimerEpisode links:Garlic Peeler: https://amzn.to/4amw4aGOur T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on February 7, 2026, and released on February 19, 2026.  Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We're just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by CannelleBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter          Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe're on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan, Manny, & Billy pull the curtain back on the podcast on this Nostalgia Test Mini Episode & put several Nostalgia Test Tangents to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “What the f**k is this podcast about anymore?” -Dan   Right before the gang recorded 168. Nostalgia Test Now! ZombieCon Vol.1, they had this tangent filled conversation that started at Legos and made a full-circle return to Legos, all while covering nostalgic topic after nostalgic topic. This is what happens when Dan hits the record button early and they just let it fly. It's an intimate look behind the curtain of 3 longtime friends hanging out. So, sit back and hangout with Dan, Manny, & Billy “backstage.” Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Bootleg Johnny 5 & the ‘I don't do Legos' confession 00:38 Puzzles vs. Legos: chasing a relaxing, nostalgic build 01:25 Sticker shock: movie Lego sets are insanely expensive 01:42 The $30 Amazon ‘building box' DeLorean build (and it rules) 02:08 Remote-control Johnny 5 idea + pitching sponsors free builds 03:45 Lego fandom goes extreme: Goonies set & master builders 04:22 From Legos to model trains: childhood sets and holiday dreams 05:47 Slot cars, Pinewood Derby, and the art of dad-assisted cheating 09:09 Wrap-up: what is this podcast now? Nostalgia Test tangent ends   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 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

In this powerful episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast, host Sean Meyers sits down with business owner and entrepreneur Shelley Guthrie for an honest conversation about faith, obedience, leadership, and the unseen journey behind long-term success. Shelley recently celebrated 23 years in business, but her story is far from a smooth path. Behind the longevity are failed ventures, financial risks, hard decisions, and seasons of uncertainty that tested her resilience and her faith. In this episode, she shares what most people never see: the setbacks, the lessons learned the hard way, and the moments where trusting God became the difference between pushing forward and giving up. Listeners will hear the powerful story of a single mother who opened her first business when her daughter was just three months old, built a company while raising three children, homeschooled during the early years, and learned how to navigate the constant tension between leadership, motherhood, and personal sacrifice. Shelley also opens up about: The reality behind business failures and how to move forward without fear Why many entrepreneurs make costly decisions before seeking guidance or prayer How a simple, honest prayer life can bring clarity and peace in leadership The importance of relationships over transactions in building long-term customer loyalty What she wishes she had done differently during the busiest seasons of her life How learning to care for herself made her a better leader and mother Beyond business, Shelley shares how mission work in Haiti transformed her perspective on success, gratitude, and service. What began as a trip to help others became a calling that has impacted her family, her business, and the lives of dozens of children. Through her salon and community support, more than $250,000 has been raised over the past 12 years to support an orphanage and create opportunities for families in need. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about titles, recognition, or growth at any cost. It is about obedience, consistency, service, and staying aligned with the purpose you are called to live out. If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, parent, or leader navigating uncertainty, pressure, or the weight of responsibility, this conversation offers both encouragement and perspective. Success is not built on perfect decisions, it is built on faith, resilience, and a willingness to grow through every season. Listen now to hear Shelley's story and discover what it truly means to build a life, business, and legacy that lasts. Level Up + Live, helping you grow in faith, leadership, and intentional living. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention. Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Dan, Manny, & Billy put 5 classic Love Songs for Valentine's Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Yo! 2026, Nostalgia Test declares love is dead.” -Billy Happy Valentine's Day nerds! On this special episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast the guys open up their nostalgic hearts to rank and put to the test Michael Bolton's “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Celine Dion's “It's All Coming Back to Me Now,” Etta James' “At Last,” Otis Redding's “These Arms of Mine,” and Savage Garden's “Truly Madly Deeply.” This episode is filled with memories, laughs, and unreal nostalgia test tangents. They talk about the emotional toll and impact these songs have on them, why they're sick of hearing some of these hits, and do Love Songs even exist anymore? Find out how they each rank these 5 songs, what are the guys' honorable mention songs, and around 30 minutes into the episode they lose their minds about Manny's “winter chili.” Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Valentine's Day Special 00:51 Valentine's Day Memories and Rants 03:28 The Decline of Love Songs and Movies 12:10 Ranking the Love Songs 24:37 Nostalgic Love Songs Discussion 26:04 Celine Dion's Power Ballads 28:05 Otis Redding's Timeless Classics 38:30 Honorable Mentions and Cheesy Love Songs 45:45 Valentine's Day Wrap-Up   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 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

What if the real reason relationships fall apart isn't cheating, money, or even conflict… but quietly growing in different directions? In this raw, unfiltered, and unexpectedly hilarious episode of Level Up + Live, host Sean Meyers brings back the most requested guest of all time, his wife, Kendra Meyers, for their third appearance. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to grow together instead of drifting apart, while building businesses, leading teams, navigating faith, managing stress, and still liking each other at the end of the day. Inside this episode: Why “personal growth” can secretly destroy marriages if you're not careful The communication mistake almost every entrepreneur makes at home What to do when one spouse is obsessed with growth… and the other isn't Faith, leadership, stress, exhaustion, and the real conversations couples avoid The one weekly question that can change your marriage forever No fluff. No fake perfection. Just two imperfect action-takers having the conversations most couples need but never have. Fair warning: This episode might spark some uncomfortable (but necessary) conversations with your spouse. Hit play. Share it with your partner. And ask yourself: Are we growing together… or just growing? Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Try it FREE for one month. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true   Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.     Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live  

Dan, Manny. & Billy put the 1993 Bill Murray comedy mind f**k Groundhog Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “There's a quote that [Bill Murray] says, he's like, I killed myself so many times. I don't even exist anymore.” -Manny Well, the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday which means 6 more weeks of winter! You know what that means campers, “rise and shine! And don't forget your booties ‘cause it's cold out there today.” This was a really fun episode, and the guys get into so many of the layered rumors, conspiracies, multiverses, and quotables from this classic 1993 comedy. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get confused, and you'll feel like it's happening over and over again. People, this is what nostalgia is all about, chillin with your best friends and making up alternate universes for a movie late into the night. So grab your favorite furry friend, invite a group of nerds over, and grab a hot toddy, because there's 6 more weeks of winter and The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going nowhere. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test 01:01 Groundhog Day: Initial Impressions 02:14 Plot and Premise Breakdown 03:07 Cultural Impact and Memorable Quotes 05:06 Character Analysis: Phil Connors 09:38 Theories and Hidden Meanings 23:07 Quantum Physics and Multiverse Theories 31:23 Analyzing the Awkward Relationship Dynamics 32:09 Contrasting Characters and Their Lessons 33:06 Hallmark Movie Archetypes and Humor 34:19 Bill Murray's Comedic Genius 36:15 The Ice Sculptor and Other Skills 37:11 The Philosophy of Groundhog Day 50:34 The Comfort Zone Debate 55:49 Final Thoughts and Trivia   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 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

In this episode of Level Up + Live, host Sean Myers sits down with Brook Beasley, insurance agency owner, tech startup co-founder, and leadership strategist, to unpack what it really looks like to build modern, scalable businesses without losing faith, culture, or human connection. Brook shares her journey of leading at the intersection of business, technology, and faith, including how she's leveraging AI and automation to support teams rather than replace them. Together, Sean and Brook explore leadership disciplines, people-centered culture, and the mindset shifts required to scale sustainably in today's fast-moving business environment. This conversation dives into real leadership seasons, from financial risk and rapid growth to discipline, consistency, and grace, offering practical insight for entrepreneurs, executives, and emerging leaders navigating change. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to use AI and automation as a leadership assistant without sacrificing trust or culture Why people-first leadership is the foundation of scalable businesses The role of faith and grace in decision-making and team development How discipline, consistency, and structure unlock higher levels of leadership Practical ways to celebrate wins, build culture, and retain great people Why surrounding yourself with the right community accelerates growth If you're a leader looking to modernize, scale, and lead with intention, this episode will challenge and encourage you to level up without compromising what matters most. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Try it FREE for one month. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention. Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live    Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In a world of hot takes and subjective partisan media it is very easy to become goaded or feel defeated by the inflammatory stories, reels and    “reporting” that floods our screens day after day. How can we responsibly be informed about what is happening in our nation and around the world without become inflamed, apathetic, or isolationist? It starts by being the gatekeeper of your own mind and home like the Bereans who tested everything, even Paul's teachings, against the truth of God's Word. Then by cultivating characteristics of an informed homemaker and seeking out trusted sources.These are the steps covered by The Art of Home's resources released in the fall of 2024 just before the last presidential election. Today's Monday Motivation complies the top takeaways of those resources.NOTES & LINKSRelated Art of Home EpisodesHomemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan, S21, E3Monday Motivation #8 | Be a Berean; Guard the Gates of Your Mind & Home, S21, E4Monday Motivation #46 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking; Our Foundation, S27, E5FULL SHOW NOTES WITH ALL RESOURCE LINKS: theartofhomepodcast.com/blog search "MM47"Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Dan, Manny, & Billy open up the unhinged Nostalgia Test Mailbag and put a bunch of nonsense to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I would argue that Tom Selleck has the greatest mustache ever [...] It's hands down him or Burt Reynolds.” -Billy   It's very easy, the guys answer a ton of insane questions and do mini tests from the listeners and their other podcast friends, and things fall off the rails immediately. That's it! Hahahahahah! We talk about Kmart, Stallone's bad movies, TV Theme songs, beverages form our past, AI, and so much more. There's nothing too dumb that they won't have an opinion on, so if you're looking for a replacement for E! Hollywood News and Best Week Ever, subscribe to The Nostalgia Test Podcast. So, grab your best friends, sharpen your knives, and get ready to yell at us for being the most honest podcast out there in the pop culture space right now! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Mailbag 01:15 Hollywood Power Couples and E! News Rant 03:45 Kmart and Other Retail Giants 08:47 Stallone's Cobra: Cult Classic or Just Bad? 13:26 Movie Theater Rant and Nostalgic Drinks 23:22 Classic TV Theme Songs 29:48 Confusion Over TV Characters 30:22 Problematic Yet Hilarious Shows of the 80s and 90s 30:39 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs 32:00 MTV VMA Memories 34:27 Favorite Home Video Exclusives 42:13 AI in the Military: A Dangerous Path 46:37 The Importance of Physical Media 55:46 Nostalgic Snacks and Drinks 01:01:47 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 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

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today marks the beginning of a 6-part series on Acts of Courageous Homemaking. Today we will look at our foundation for courageous homemaking in a crazy world and then each proceeding week will look at 5 specific acts of courageous homemaking. As we embark on a new year and already the cultural, political and global chaos threatens our peace and even our sense of security, I hope you will join us each Monday to be be inspired and equipped to practice these acts of courageous homemaking. Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend