The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan, Manny, & Billy are joined by their longtime friends Jeremy & Mike to talk about a whole bunch of craziness to put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“Hellraiser, I think is the most overrated horror franchise of all time.” -Dan
Dan, Manny, & Billy pulled this Nostalgia Test News/Audience Suggestions/Friend Hangout out of left field! They’re surprised by their longtime friends Jeremy (from Mrs. Doubtfire, the Metallica episodes, and the 2024 Hangout) & Mike (from the Iron Eagle episode). This dives into SNL funny or not, Reboots (again), Hockey and can Dan find a skate for a size 14 shoe, 100 men vs 1 gorilla, and insane drinking stories. The conversation goes even further back into memories of playing manhunt and if that game can be played today, a cool idea for a horror movie, stories from summertime at the public pool, diners, drinking Black Haus and After Shock, and so much more. This is an episode for the ages, a true inside look at these guys’ friendships and what makes The Nostalgia Test Podcast so much fun.
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode and leave us topics for next time!
 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:16 Discussing the End of Popular Shows01:06 Nostalgia and SNL02:23 Podcast Dynamics and Drinking Habits03:48 Reboots and Guilty Pleasures08:56 Surprise Guests and Birthday Wishes14:32 Hockey Talk and Parenting20:11 Debating Gorilla vs. Humans25:19 Hockey Expenses and Parenting Challenges29:22 Mike's Instagram Alerts30:13 The Search for the Purple CD32:10 Pickleball Takes Over33:03 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories39:54 Horror Movie Franchises48:57 Reboots and Sequels54:42 Sperm Racing and Other Oddities58:49 Movie Talk: From Hackers to Scooby-Doo59:46 The Frighteners and Other Horror Flicks01:00:32 Podcast Shoutouts and the “Daddy Stories” Confusion 01:04:24 Nostalgia: Childhood Games and Manhunt01:09:16 Late-Night Diners and Drinking Stories01:24:27 Rocky Rankings and Final Thoughts
 
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The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome Jen & P.T. from The Long Take Review to put Jim Henson’s classic Labyrinth to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“We might spend the most time on fart jokes.” -P.T.
Much like the topic of this episode, the conversation is a collection of twists, turns, deceptions, off-color fart jokes, confusion about David Bowie’s tights, and hallucinations. The gang goes into their love of Henson’s use practical effects, they talk about all the memorable characters, the film's lasting impact on cinematic history, and did we say fart jokes. They also touch on the announcement of a sequel directed by Robert Eggers, is Gremlins 2 better than the OG, the influence of David Bowie's performance, and the broader legacy of Jim Henson's creations like The Dark Crystal. It wouldn’t be an episode of The Nostalgia Test without all the tangents, memories of Matt Antoniou, and Manny ignoring Dan trying to end the podcast, though he had help from P.T.
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode and Labyrinth we'll talk answer them on the next episode.
 
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At The Long Take Review, four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. Tune in to hear our reviews of new releases, reactions to movie news and awards season checkpoints (i.e. the Golden Globes), Oscar Fairy Flashback episodes in which we spend points to correct a year’s nominees and winners, and our own annual awards show, the LTRs or “Letters.” 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Welcome to the Nostalgia Test Podcast
00:34 Introducing the Hosts and Guests
01:16 Diving into the Labyrinth
02:27 First Impressions and Reactions
04:31 Memorable Scenes and Characters
08:15 The Darker Side of Labyrinth
10:51 Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts
12:38 Creepy Moments and Theories
37:12 Favorite Characters and Final Thoughts
38:45 Frozen's Inspiration and Ludo Fun Facts
39:13 Princess Diana Meets Ludo
39:33 The Magic of Muppets and Puppetry
44:31 Hoggle's Complex Puppetry
48:59 Jim Henson's Dedication and Craft
54:42 The Bog of Eternal Stench
58:53 Labyrinth's Video Game-Like Structure
01:09:58 David Bowie's Role and Casting Choices
01:15:06 Potential Sequel and Final Thoughts
01:15:20 Discussing the Labyrinth Sequel
01:16:25 Casting Concerns and Potential Actors
01:16:53 Robert Eggers' Vision for the Sequel
01:23:33 Nostalgia and Legacy Sequels
01:26:14 Does Labyrinth Pass the Nostalgia Test?
01:34:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
 
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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome writer and director Jonathan Salemi to talk all about filming the indie action drama film The Last Deal.
“A couple places ran with the headline, [The Last Deal] is the biggest guerrilla film in the last two decades. I have no proof of that or against it, but I'd say we're definitely in the running.” -Jonathan Salemi
This episode of Nostalgia 101 is a detailed lesson from writer and director Jonathan Salemi on what it takes to make an indie film in the recent state of the movie industry. Jonathan starts with his experience interning at Sony Pictures to field producing for major networks like Lifetime and History Channel. He talks about the many stories behind filming The Last Deal guerrilla style in LA during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the true story that inspired the movie, and his experience shooting in various LA locations without permits. Jonathan answers the guys’ questions about specific scenes in the movie, he shares some behind-the-scenes anecdotes and what went into casting. They end the episode with Jonathan’s upcoming project and his ranking of the Rocky movies. There’s so much more!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about this episode and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
Jonathan Salemi is a feature film director, writer and producer. The complete filmmaker. His recent feature THE LAST DEAL screened in theaters across the U.S. in 2023 and was picked up by Starz and Encore. The film was featured in The New York Times “5 Action Films to Stream Now”. Previously, Jonathan hasproduced for network television ("Married at First Sight" on LIFETIME), directed three Academy Award qualifying short films including a short-listed Best Live Action Short Film at the Academy Awards, and he’s directed three feature documentaries.
 
He got his start as an intern at Sony Picture Studios for Academy Award winning producer Douglas Wick. During that time, Jonathan directed his first feature film via a grant from Panavision and Kodak and four walled the film for a week on Sunset Blvd.
 
 
The Last Deal on Tubi and Amazon.  www.TheLastDealMovie.com
 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest
01:28 Discussing the Movie 'The Last Deal'
03:12 Jonathan's Background and Filmmaking Journey
09:15 Making a Movie During COVID-19
14:40 Gorilla Filmmaking Techniques
17:31 Behind the Scenes and Challenges
23:15 Character and Scene Insights
35:04 Discussing the Hitman Scene
36:16 Writing and Filmmaking Insights
36:52 Alternate Movie Universes
37:20 Unexpected Plot Twists
38:12 Casting and Character Roles
39:07 Challenges During Filming
40:28 Budget and Distribution Success
41:41 Industry Recognition and Opportunities
45:59 Future Projects and Exciting Plans
53:15 Rocky Movie Rankings
58:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell
 
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The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny are releasing a lost Nostalgia Test News from Sept. 2024. This was an audible so it’s more chaotic than usual, and then Billy joins them to put 55 classic toys to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“ I recently was, had a chance to play with a hacky sack and I was like, fuck that.” -Manny Coelho
With the Yankees Dodgers playoff game in the background, Dan & Manny discuss the bombardment of potential sequels like Beetlejuice, Constantine, and Goonies. Manny reflects on playing catch for the first time in ages, they try to figure out surprising developments like an Oregon Trail movie and a streaming service from Chick-fil-A. Billy joins in later while Dan & Manny dive into a list of 90s nostalgic toys, evaluating their significance and impact. This is one of many lost episodes waiting to be released. If this one does well, we’ll release more lost eps!
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:12 Baseball Banter and World Series Talk
00:53 Nostalgia Test Sports News
05:36 Nostalgia Movie News: Constantine and Goonies
09:40 Sequel Mania: I Know What You Did Last Summer and More
12:56 Marvel and Predator Updates
25:57 Ridiculous News: Nobel Prizes and Streaming Services
32:26 Nostalgic Toys: A Trip Down Memory Lane
41:22 Pocket Rocker and Tiger Electronics
41:46 Mousetrap Game Memories
42:27 Doodle Bear and Eco-Friendly Toys
42:47 Super Simon and Gak Nostalgia
44:12 Rainbow Bright and Robotic Dogs
45:44 Polly Pocket and Gendered Toys
46:40 Slinky and Childhood Stories
48:47 Trolls and Anxiety-Inducing Games
50:52 Skip It and Play-Doh
52:21 Super Soaker and Koosh Ball
56:33 Sky Dancers and Magic Mitt
59:12 Nintendo 64 and Classic Video Games
01:09:45 Beanie Babies and Final Thoughts
 
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Get ready to take a deep-dive down the nostalgia wormhole with Dan, Billy, & Manny as they put nostalgic jingles and commercials to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“Before the barbecue sauce [goes on the McRib] it looks like corpse flesh. Like I worked at McDonald's, and it's like the color of like corpse flesh.” -Billy D’Elia
The guys put the commercial & jingles from their childhood to the test like 'Zestfully Clean', 'Big Red', 'Pizza Bagel Bites', and the infamous 'Chili's Baby Back Ribs'. They also try to figure out what was so fancy about Mount Airy Lodge, how did anyone survive Action Park, the infamous ‘Crocodile Mile,’ and let’s not forget the most Long Island commercial of all time for the 'Commack Motor Inn'. This classic Nostalgia Test, so come hangout, chop it up, and drop your favorite commercial in the comments!
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgic Jingles
00:30 Reflecting on Childhood Memories
01:46 Reconnecting with Old Friends
04:11 Nostalgic Commercials and Their Impact
06:01 Zestfully Clean: A Deep Dive
09:57 Mount Airy Lodge: A Blast from the Past
13:19 Big Red Gum: A Cinnamon Classic
19:11 Bagel Bites: Pizza Anytime
24:19 Chili's Baby Back Ribs: Iconic Jingle
26:56 Chili's and the Decline of Ribs
27:42 The McRib Controversy
28:50 Nostalgic Jingles and Fast-Food Memories
31:58 Ring Pops and Childhood Candies
39:16 Slip and Slides: Summer Fun and Injuries
44:52 Action Park: The Most Dangerous Amusement Park
48:31 Long Island Nostalgia: Comac Motor Inn
52:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell
 
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The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 2023 American crime thriller film The Last Deal to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!
“[The Last Deal]  is a cautionary tale when your friend is a fucking asshole.” -Dan Dissinger
The boys have so much fun talking about all the insanity in the indie action drama The Last Deal. They get into the main character’s journey to sell 200 pounds of weed in only a week and to find a .22 bolt action rifle at his mom’s ranch. They try to figure out why anyone would trust a friend that you just saw stab a guy with a screwdriver, why do loan sharks need to have a contract signed, the long driving sequences, in the movie, and who is this stable girl and what’s her deal. There’s also the separate movie the girlfriend is in and why is there a naked woman on the toilet.
At the end, Dan, Manny, & Billy give their Nostalgia Test Now verdicts and rate the film. There’s so much more in this episode, so sit back, grab a drink, and hangout for a while.  
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Email us your thoughts on this episode and The Last Deal (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) so we can share them on the next episode! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Spoiler Alert
01:10 Discussing the True Events
01:59 Legalization and Its Impact
04:30 Indie Film Critique
06:36 Character Analysis and Plot Holes
15:42 The Ridiculous Contract Scene
22:35 The Ranch Visit
32:06 Character Analysis and Plot Discussion
32:41 Licensing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
33:17 Empathy and Poor Decisions
33:47 Humorous and Awkward Scenes
34:54 Hitman and Action Movie Tropes
36:12 Unexpected Twists and Character Development
38:17 Final Fight and Realism in Action Movies
42:56 Independent Film Critique and Ratings
54:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
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Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's 90s MTV Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“We’re on the reverse trajectory of Kiss. Right? Because KISS took the makeup off in the nineties and Metallic put it on.” -Jeremy Madson
The boys continue the Metallica Eras journey Nostalgia Test Podcast Metalheads with the controversial 90s studio albums The Black Album, Load, & Reload, also known as the MTV era & the Jason Newstead. Dan, Billy, & Jeremy headbang down memory lane and talk about hearing these albums for the first time, the weird transition from the thrash era to whatever this mid-life metal crisis was, the shift in Metallica's musical style, the peculiar cover art for Load & Reload, and production choices. They go track-by-track and create a 10-track merged version of Load & Reload called Unload, which you can listen to here. In the end, the guys rank the 90s era albums.  
If you’re a Metallica nerd, this episode is for you. If you’re not, listen anyway and give it 5-stars.
Listen to Unload on Spotify!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) ranking so we can share them on the next Metallica episode! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to the Metallica Nostalgia Test
00:37 Recap of Previous Episodes and Albums
01:17 The Nineties Era: MTV and Jason Newstead
01:55 Metallica's Costume Era and Music Videos
03:23 High School Memories and Metallica's Influence
09:26 The Black Album: A Turning Point
19:24 Load and Reload: The Controversial Albums
40:51 Guitar Solos and Bob Rock's Influence
41:58 Debating the Merits of 'Bleeding Me'
42:34 Critiquing 'Cure' and Other Tracks
44:24 Discussing 'Wasting My Hate'
46:38 Country Influences in Metallica's Music
47:11 The Controversial 'Mama Said'
47:46 Evaluating 'Thorn Within' and 'Ronnie'
50:42 The Outlaw Torn and Album Reflection
51:10 Nostalgia Test: Does 'Load' Hold Up?
55:50 Comparing 'Load' to Other Albums of the Era
58:13 Introduction to 'Reload' and Its Reception
58:48 Lead Singles and Album Strategy
01:00:35 Track-by-Track Breakdown of 'Reload'
01:09:32 The Unforgiven II: A Sequel Song
01:13:29 Mixed Reviews on 'Better Than You' and 'Slither'
01:14:56 Debating the Middle Part of the Song
01:15:25 Critiquing the Lyrics and Vocals
01:15:49 Generic Hard Rock and Stoner Rock Comparisons
01:16:39 Discussing 'Where the Wild Things Are'
01:17:05 Lars' Dad's Brutal Honesty
01:17:44 Evaluating 'Prince Charming'
01:18:07 The Unmemorable Riffs
01:20:33 The Irish Bar Drinking Song Vibe
01:21:20 WWE and 'Attitude'
01:21:27 The Lengthy 'Fixer'
01:23:01 Reload Exhaustion and Nostalgia
01:29:50 Ranking and Sequencing the Best Tracks
01:43:45 Final Thoughts and Ranking the Era
 
 
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Dan, Manny, & Billy talk all about Hollywood's obsession with reboots, reimagines & remakes, and they put some of the upcoming re's to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
"What is each person's definition of what a reboot is, what a reimagine is, and what a piece of shit is.” -Manny Coelho
Dear God! The boys get into the depths of the reboot craze and try to figure out the differences between reboots and remakes. They try to create some parameters and definitions and put to the ultimate test upcoming & already existing reboots, remakes, and reimagines like the Batman franchise, the new Superman, the Anaconda reboot, Naked Gun, and Starship Troopers,(Oh My!). There's also your classic tangents, hot takes, and nonsense that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is known for and you love. 
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about reboots and remakes and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia and Reboots
00:17 Defining Reboots, Reimagines, and Remakes
00:46 Podcast Announcements and Updates
01:58 Diving into Reboots: Examples and Opinions
05:35 Comic Book Reboots and Their Impact
08:23 Hollywood's Obsession with Reboots
14:53 Reboot vs. Remake: The Debate Continues
19:45 Upcoming Reboots: Excitement and Skepticism
35:30 Casting and Plot of the New Anaconda Movie
36:38 Comedy in Movies: Tropic Thunder and Beyond
40:31 Rebooting Classic Movies: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
46:35 Reimagining Starship Troopers
51:29 Horror Movie Reboots and Their Impact
56:12 The Debate on Rebooting Iconic Films
01:04:47 Final Thoughts on Movie Reboots
 
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We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events!
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Hosting Screenings
Corporate Events
Reunions
Weddings
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Dan & Manny welcome Ryan McKenzie, DJ & owner of Music Makes You Move to talk all about what it takes to be a killer DJ.
“My number one priority is that people are having a good time.” -Ryan McKenzie
Ryan McKenzie tells Dan & Manny about the journey from waiting tables at P.F. Chang's to DJing on cruise ships and eventually running a successful DJ business. He talks about what the difference is between having good musical taste and being a good DJ, learning from some of the greatest DJs at Scratch DJ Academy, the transition to being a business owner and the power of great customer service, and how some songs are just timeless. Then the guys put some of the most popular group dance songs to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions about this episode and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
00:30 Dancing Through the Decades
02:33 Ryan McKenzie's DJ Journey Begins
03:23 From Waiter to DJ
05:07 Cruise Ship DJ Adventures
11:33 Starting a DJ Business
14:26 Managing Talent and Business Growth
23:01 Evolving DJ Equipment and Techniques
26:56 Nostalgic Music Trends
31:58 Versatile Songs for Any Event
32:34 The Role of Iconic Songs in Weddings
34:01 DJ's Perspective on Popular Songs
34:27 The Awkwardness of Group Dances
35:17 Retail PTSD and Music Associations
36:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life
38:13 Hiring the Right DJ
42:38 Staying Current with Music Trends
45:26 Country Music's Growing Popularity
47:35 Evaluating Group Dance Songs
01:00:33 Nostalgic Music Memories
01:01:08 Group Dance Songs
01:03:07 Regional Music Preferences
01:05:31 The Return of YMCA
01:09:34 Emo and Alternative Rock Sets
01:13:09 EDM and Nostalgia
01:16:14 The Impact of Movie Soundtracks
01:18:05 The Problem with Remakes and Sequels
01:20:01 DJing and Party Music
01:22:13 Conclusion and Farewell
 
Spinning vibes, igniting dance floors & elevating events, I’m Ryan from Music Makes You Move. 
As the proud owner of MMYM, I've turned my passion for mixing beats into a thriving small business in Los Angeles. 
As DJs & KJs, our team is crazy about bringing people together through the magic of music. 
Let the rhythm guide your events and take your celebrations to the next level! 
Let the Music Make You Move! 
@musicmakesyoumovehttps://musicmakesyoumove.com
 
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We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events!
Podcast Guest Appearances
Themed Parties
Hosting Screenings
Corporate Events
Reunions
Weddings
Birthday Parties
Trivia
The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion!Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.
 
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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the recently dropped Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer to see if they think if the movie will pass the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW!)
“We’re putting the toothpaste back in the tube.” -Billy D’Elia
The boys give their immediate reactions to the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer after watching it together and tear into the plot of the upcoming reimagining/reboot/sequel/money grab of the Jurassic Park franchise. They talk about their love for the original movie, how each sequel’s plot became exponentially more ridiculous, why do people keep returning to these islands, and weren’t there dinosaurs roaming around the earth after the last Jurassic World? Did they just ignore what happened?
Dan, Manny, & Billy also discuss other upcoming sequels of beloved nostalgic films like Gremlins 3, Goonies 2, & Gladiator 2. Tell us what you think about sequels and reboots, and if you think Hollywood needs to stop all the madness!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on Jurassic World: Rebirth and what your thoughts about any upcoming sequels, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
00:22 Initial Reactions to Jurassic World Rebirth
01:25 Trailer Analysis and Breakdown
02:31 Franchise History and Opinions
03:35 Discussion on Jurassic World Sequels
04:52 Critique of Plot and Characters
07:42 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
12:25 Reboots and Sequels: A Love-Hate Relationship
13:14 Gremlins 3: Excitement and Skepticism
14:24 Jurassic World Rebirth: Another Cash Grab?
16:45 Hollywood's Obsession with Sequels
16:59 Gladiator 2: A Disappointing Sequel
20:07 Nostalgia Test Predictions
22:09 Final Thoughts and Hashtags
 
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Dan, Manny, & NEW cohost longtime friend Billy D'Elia put the 2003 Lindsay Lohan Jamie Lee Curtis switcheroo comedy classic Freaky Friday to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“ I was like, why is Dan making us watch  this?” -Manny Coelho 
The boys introduce their new cohost, longtime friend Billy D'Elia to the Nostalgia Test family! Billy is ready to put pop culture's past to the ultimate test!
Dan, Manny, & Billy explore the chaos that's Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They try comprehend why Hollywood is obsessed with body-switch movies, the 2000s', how Lindsay Lohan's character is basically Avril Lavigne, and the insane plot of Freaky Friday. Then they talk about the cultural context of the movie, Chad Michael Murray's hair, if the mother of the Chinese food restaurant should be arrested for making these body swap fortune cookies, the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday, and they  debate whether the classic film passes the nostalgia test.
The Nostalgia Test Podcast is nothing without its tangents. The boys go down a deep Kevin Bacon tangent, the horror of the movie Groundhog Day, and Chinese food restaurants. 
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on Freaky Friday and what your thoughts about the upcoming sequel, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Special Announcements 
02:15 Discussing Switcheroo Movies 
04:07 Lindsay Lohan's Career Highlights 
06:27 Freaky Friday: The Plot and Characters 
09:01 Analyzing the Switch Mechanism 
22:28 Cultural and Setting Observations 
29:55 Sibling Dynamics and Relatable Moments 
30:49 Nostalgia and Time Capsules 
31:12 Documentaries and Scams 
31:58 Funny Moments and Characters 
32:59 Groundhog Day Theory 
34:30 Behind the Scenes Trivia 
40:36 Nostalgia Test Results 
43:16 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts 
 
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WARNING: The conversation on this episode will go into some of the disturbing physical & sexual violence that is both in the book version of American Psycho and the movie. 
Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Billy D'Elia to put the 2000 satirical horror thriller to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“The nail gun is the craziest thing, because like, it's so big, and I'm like, is he really gonna do this?” -Manny Coelho
Nostalgia Testers, this is one of those episodes! As Samuel L. Jackson famously said in Jurassic Park, "Hold onto your butts." We go DEEP into our memories of first seeing American Psycho and Billy shares a hilarious story about seeing it in the movie theater. We get into our favorite lines, the amazing soundtrack, and how Christian Bale's music monologues are some of the most amazing parts of the movie. We debate whether this is all in Patrick Bateman's head, what does Tom Cruise have to do with Patrick Bateman, 80s yuppie culture, and Dan talks about how Christian Bale was robbed of an Oscar in 2021. 
Let's understand something, there shouldn't be a remake or reboot, or reimagining of American Psycho. #NotMyBateman
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on American Psycho and what you think of the possible remake, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test
00:18 Discussing the Iconic Line
01:01 The 80s Setting and Culture
01:43 Welcoming Billy and Podcast Highlights
05:16 American Psycho Overview
06:11 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences
06:51 Character Analysis and Themes
12:23 The Business Card Scene
19:01 Violence and Satire
24:59 Patrick Bateman's Relationships
33:32 Casting and Production Trivia
36:35 Hilarious Moments and Dark Humor
37:01 Patrick Bateman's Violent Tendencies
38:07 Chainsaw Scene and Trivia
39:16 Obsessive Behavior and Yuppie Culture
39:34 The Climax and Bale's Performance
41:17 Satire of the 80s and Book Comparisons
48:21 The Ambiguity of Reality
55:54 Violence in Modern Media
01:05:37 Reboots and Remakes
01:12:42 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test
 
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Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's Thrash Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“Not only is it a four album progression, but it's [Metallica's] first four albums!" -Jeremy Madson
Get ready Nostalgia Metalheads because this is just the beginning of the Metallica journey. On this episode Dan, Billy, & Jeremy get into Metallica's first four albums, their Thrash Era albums: Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and ...And Justice for All. They not only talk about the Thrash era itself, they go deep into each album, talk about their favorite songs & memories, are their any bad songs on these albums, the stories and rumors behind the making of these albums, the genius of Cliff Burton, Lars (of course), is Dave Mustaine the Syd Barrett of Metallica, the connections to Pink Floyd, and so much more. 
In the end, they each rank the Thrash Era albums from best to "worst." 
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) ranking so we can share them on the Black Album, Load, Reload episode! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:38 Nostalgia Test Podcast Begins
00:54 Introducing the Guests
02:29 Discussing Metallica's Thrash Era
02:46 Metallica's Early Influences and Evolution
04:03 Comparing Metallica's Albums
13:44 Cliff Burton's Influence
15:48 Kill 'Em All: A Deep Dive
23:25 Ride the Lightning: A Quantum Leap
45:19 Debating the Lulu Era
45:50 Drummer Alternatives and Nostalgia
48:26 Master of Puppets: First Impressions
49:46 Tour Stories and Metal Influences
52:00 Battery and Thrash Scene
56:21 Master of Puppets: Song Breakdown
01:00:44 Ozzy Tour and Metallica's Rise
01:06:03 Reflecting on Metallica's Impact
01:17:27 And Justice for All: Introduction
01:24:01 Middle School Memories and Metallica
01:24:49 Debating Metallica's Greatest Songs
01:26:07 Concert Experiences and Heavy Metal
01:27:57 Discussing Metallica's Weakest Tracks
 
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Dan & Manny welcome Prof. Matt Landis to teach them all about the 90s Swing revival. 
 “ Anytime a musical movement is chasing authenticity you can almost guarantee they're going to be bullshit ” -Matt Landis
Matt takes Dan & Manny on a deep journey that includes the beginnings of Swing music in the 30s, to the historic events of The Zoot Suit Riots, he explains the core of what it means to be Punk, the impetus of the 90s Swing Revival, and it's absolute failings. Through it all, Matt also tells some amazing stories of his time in the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society, which honesty can be a whole other episode. 
At the end, Dan & Manny ask the pivotal question, "How do you rank the Rocky movies."
Big thanks to Matt for coming on and truly making this one of the best Nostalgia 101 episodes. 
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
00:13 Meet the Hosts: Dan and Manny
00:40 Swing Revival: A Surprising Return
02:19 Guest Introduction: Matt Landis
05:35 The 90s Swing Revival: A Deep Dive
09:31 The Punk Connection
15:59 The Evolution of Swing and Jump Blues
26:05 World Inferno Friendship Society: A Unique Experience
39:21 The Philosophy of Punk
49:46 Capitalist Apology and Punk Identity
51:14 Racial and Gendered Forms of Oppression in Music
53:28 Nostalgia Test: Swing Music
54:31 Rocky Franchise Marathon
56:54 Ranking the Rocky Movies
 
Matthew Landis is an adjunct at Stockton University (General/Interdisciplinary Studies) & Rowan University (Music Industry). He was a long-time member of the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society. He toured (US, Canada, and Europe) with them extensively and recorded/co-wrote/arranged a few singles/7"'s and a full-length record with them as keyboardist. He's a published music critic and poet and has worked as a session musician and sideman for many, many Philadelphia-based artists. He currently fronts the heavy psych/garage/doom/hardcore-adjacent band Vice Trip, is finishing up a book about his time in the World/Inferno Friendship Society, as well as a book of poems. He also has his own Substack (of course he does) called Hopeful Monsters. He lives in Southern New Jersey, for reasons passing understanding. 
Vice Trip's Bandcamp: https://vicetrip.bandcamp.com/album/i-cant-imagine-b-w-hungover-on-life
My Substack: https://hopefulmonsters.substack.com/
 
 
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Dan & Manny welcome Sleevie G to put the 1997 Nicolas Cage classic Con Air to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
 ”[Con Air] is a movie about a one man's journey to find a syringe and be a terrible father.” -Dan Dissinger
Settle in everyone because this episode is full of tangents, hilarious hot takes, a ton of Nick Cage confusion, and as many plot holes as Con Air. Basically, if this is your first hang with The Nostalgia Test Podcast, "Hold on to your butts." Dan, Manny, & Gomez try to figure out where Cage bought this bunny for his kid, was his prison sentence to harsh, the insane characters in this movie, if Steve Buscemi's character was crazy or not, if he killed that little girl, and is Con Air and Armageddon a shared universe, and so much more. 
Plus, find out the celebrity that's banned for life from the Sleevie G Show. 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:55 Gomez's Podcast Journey
09:42 Discussing Con Air
09:52 Con Air Cast and Production
13:41 Plot and Characters Analysis
14:24 Nicolas Cage's Performance
29:35 Action Scenes and Special Effects
46:57 John Cusack's Character and the Stingray Corvette
47:35 The Tea Party Scene Analysis
49:14 Steve Buscemi's Character and Armageddon Theory
51:55 Landing in Vegas and the Aftermath
53:06 Debating the Movie's Plot Holes
01:07:09 Does Con Air Pass the Nostalgia Test?
01:07:58 Ben Affleck and Other Movie Critiques
01:22:22 Nicolas Cage's Best Roles
01:25:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
 
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Dan & Manny welcome author Scott Ryan to teach them about all things 90s cinema. Scott discusses his book
The Last Decade of Cinema and how the 90s influenced films and culture. Scott dives deeply into why he thinks 1994 was the greatest year for 90s cinema. He talks about iconic 90s films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, & Reality Bites, the impact of 9/11 on the film industry, and shares insights from his interviews with industry insiders, including Patricia Arquette. The conversation touches on the evolution of movies, digital vs. 35mm film, and how storytelling has changed over the decades, and so much more!
"In 94 there were two people: there were Pulp Fiction people and there were Forrest Gump people." -Scott Ryan
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
01:06 Welcoming Scott Ryan
01:46 The 90s Podcast Journey
02:31 Gen X and 90s Cinema
03:09 The Impact of 1994
04:56 Iconic 90s Movies
13:02 The Decline of Modern Cinema
19:57 Nostalgia and Remakes
37:06 Starting with Goodfellas
37:22 Discussing Scorsese's Recent Films
38:05 Interview with Patricia Arquette
41:56 The Ice Storm: A Forgotten Masterpiece
43:49 David Lynch's Unique Filmmaking
50:55 Swingers and Male-Centric Films
59:16 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema
01:03:36 Digital vs. Film: The Shift in Filmmaking
01:07:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
Scott Ryan, a multifaceted author, publisher, and television historian, is a pop culture and entertainment industry expert. With a portfolio that spans oral histories, behind-the-scenes stories and critical exploration of film and television The Last Decade of Cinema, explores movies from the nineties, offering an analysis of their impact on pop culture both at the time of their release and their lasting significance today. Ryan's previous works include “Moonlighting: An Oral History”, where he unveils the untold story behind the groundbreaking TV series, and “thirtysomething at thirty: an oral history”, alongside “The Last Days of Letterman”, which chronicles the end of an era in late-night television. In “Scott Luck Stories”, he ventures into the realm of comic short stories, showcasing his unique blend of wry humor and journalistic acumen. As the managing editor of “The Blue Rose Magazine” and co-founder of Fayetteville Mafia Press, Ryan has solidified his position as a raw and honest pop culture storyteller. He is the co-host of “Tiger Talk” on YouTube which follows the Massillon Tigers high school football team. He also co-wrote a book about the Tigers’ state championship win in 2023 called “Massillon Against the World.” With all this, it still burns him that he never won Employee of the Month at Video Time where he learned to love film by stealing VHS tapes and movie posters. Discover more about Scott Ryan's books and his perspective on storytelling and pop culture here.
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Billy D’Elia, Steve Herrera, & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode to put the 2024 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“ I don't have space in my brain for anything past like 95.” -Steve Herrera
"The Boys Are Back In Town!" and they are ready to give their uninformed opinions on all things 2024. They talk about their favorite 2024 movies, the worst 2024 reboot, the break out musicians of 2024, the biggest pop-cultural moment, Hawk Tuah Girl (unfortunately), the continuing trend of reboots for 2025 like American Psycho, and Dan calls out The Discovery Network for stealing Scott Barber's show Game Changers (you can listen to our episode with Scott here and create your own timeline of the steal). There's so much more, and the boys truly had a classic basement hang. So, come on over, settle in, and chill with your new best friends!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 132. 🍾2024 End of Year Wrap-Up so we can share them on the next episode! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:19 Reflecting on 2024
03:16 Best Movies of 2024
12:38 Worst Reboots of 2024
17:03 Upcoming Reboots in 2025
22:09 Legacy Sequels and Final Thoughts
49:22 Derek Jeter Stats and Cheat Codes
49:34 Top Albums and Breakout Artists of the Year
50:44 Greatest Musical Moments
54:48 Pop Culture Moments of 2024
57:35 Controversial Topics and Rumors
01:03:50 In Memoriam: Remembering the Celebrities We Lost
01:10:22 Top TV Shows and Documentaries of 2024
01:22:46 Top Christmas Movies Discussion
01:31:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend, Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star, and unofficial co-host Billy D’Elia to this special holiday episode to put the 1985 British-America Christmas Comedy Santa Claus: The Movie to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“ [Santa Claus: The Movie] is all about the 80s crack epidemic in New York." -Dan Dissinger
Dan, Manny, & Billy try to make sense of a movie so bad that everyone they talked to about watching Santa Claus: The Movie forgot how Santa, his wife (Anya), and two reindeer freeze to death seven and a half minutes in. That’s right! The guys realize this movie is all about an elf, played by Dudley Moore, who makes crack cocaine so that John Lithgow can sell it to children, in the 80s! Manny & Billy try to find what they liked about is as kids, Dan talks about Santa being a poltergeist, they try to figure out where they elves came from and how long they were making toys, what’s up with Burgess Meredith’s beard, we talk about our must-watch Christmas movies, and so much more!
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 131.🎅 Santa Claus: The Movie  so we can share them on the next episode & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Initial Reactions to Santa Claus: The Movie
01:16 Plot Breakdown and Critique
03:39 Historical Context and Reception
05:39 Character Analysis and Performances
06:01 Plot Holes and Logical Inconsistencies
09:05 Comparisons to Other Christmas Movies
11:08 Final Thoughts and Rants
33:20 Discussing a Weird Movie
33:40 Santa's Factory and Quality Control
35:38 Santa's Depression and the Yarn Doll
36:09 Origins of Santa and Elves
38:26 Marketing of Santa Claus
42:19 Nostalgia Test Tangent
46:47 Final Verdict on Santa Claus the Movie
49:47 Top Five Christmas Movies
01:05:33 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Santa Claus: The Movie (Movie 1985)
The Santa Clause (Movie 1994)
Tim Allen
Dudley Moore
John Lithgow
David Huddleston
Burgess Meredith
Jeannot Szwarc
Alexander Salkind
Ilya Salkind
Harry and the Hendersons (Movie 1987)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Movie 1964)
Lord of the Rings (Franchise)
Kill Bill: Volume 2 (Movie 2004)
Newsies (Movie 1992)
Tubi
Kirk Cameron
Fred Savage
10 (Movie 1979)
Arthur (Movie 1981)
Like Father Like Son (Movie 1987)
Judge Reinhold
Freaky Friday (Movie 2003)
Harrison Ford
Burt Reynolds
Dustin Hoffman
Johnny Carson
Norm Macdonald
Kurt Russell
The Christmas Chronicles (Movie 2018)
Paul McCartney
Bean (TV Series)
Hot Frosty (Movie 2024)
Miracle on 34th Street (Movie 1947)
It’s a Wonderful Life (Movie 1946)
Jaws (Movie 1975)
Santa Jaws (Movie 2018)
Cube (Movie 1997)
The Wedding Singer (Movie 1998)
👰🎤 The Wedding Singer
Adam Sandler
The Cell (Movie 2000)
Jennifer Lopez
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Movie 1989)
Elf (Movie 2003)
Noelle (Movie 2019)
The Night Before (Movie 2015)
Seth Rogan
Home Alone (Movie 1990)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Movie 1992)
Die Hard (Movie 1988)
A Christmas Story (Movie 1983)
8-bit Christmas (Movie 2021)
Bad Santa (Movie 2003)
Spirited (Movie 2022)
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Movie 1966)
Frosty the Snowman (Movie 1969)
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Movie 1964
Scrooged (Movie 1988)
Love Actually (Movie 2003)
The Holiday (Movie 2006)
 
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Dan & Manny put the 1997 action/sci-fi classic 💫🪐 The Fifth Element to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“Did we just watch Captain Planet?” -Manny Coelho
Strap in Nostalgia Testers, because this episode spans multiple time periods, universes, tangents, and overall classic nostalgic joy! Manny & Dan talk about the connection between The Fifth Element and Captain Planet, how "Leeloo Dallas Multipass" is the most memorable quote from the entire movie, the genius of Bruce Willis, the Chris Tucker aggressive cunnilingus scene, did Lil Nas X just copy Chris Tucker's character's fashion, Space Hawaii, and they end with audience Lightning Round Nostalgia Tests. WOW! This episode has it all, so come hangout, grab a drink, and chill with your new best friends!
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test
00:24 Initial Reactions and Captain Planet Comparisons
00:58 Hosts Introduction and 90s Movie Context
01:57 Science Fiction Genre Discussion
03:41 The Fifth Element Movie Facts
06:24 Plot Breakdown: The Beginning
19:02 Character Analysis: Corbin Dallas and Leeloo
23:27 The Chase Scene and Future Technology
29:39 Comparisons to Other Sci-Fi Movies
35:40 Gary Oldman's Villainous Role
46:22 The Simple Card Switch
46:40 Chris Tucker's Wild Performance
48:01 The Iconic Multipass Scene
48:11 90s Aesthetic and Fashion
49:14 Crazy Scenes and Sound Editing
51:33 Aggressive Cunnilingus Scene
56:22 Space Hawaii and the Diva
59:56 The Matrix Comparisons
01:04:06 The Trilogy That Never Was
01:05:02 The Ending and Final Thoughts
01:16:49 Fun Facts and Trivia
01:22:28 Lightning Round Questions
01:31:22 Final Thoughts and Outro
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Fifth Element (Movie 1997)
Captain Planet
Dune (Movie 2021)
The Matrix (Movie 1999)
Star Trek
Luc Besson
Robert Mark Kamen
Bruce Willis
Gary Oldman
Ian Holm
Mila Jovovich
Chris Tucker
Luke Perry
DuckTales (Show 1987-1990)
Friday (Movie 1995)
Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr.
Lil Nas X
Mario Bros.
Silver Surfer
Muppets
The Dark Crystal (Movie 1982)
Lifeforce (Movie 1985)
Species (Movie 1995)
Mentos Commercials
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stallone
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Steven Seagal
Die Hard (Movie 1988)
McDonald’s
Kurt Russell
Total Recall (Movie 1990)
Judge Dredd (Movie 1995)
DoorDash
Avatar (Movie Franchise)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series 1999-2024)
The Running Man (Movie 1987)
WALLl-E (Movie 2008)
Minority Report (Movie 2002)
Tom Cruise
Prince
Lady Gaga
Elizabeth Berkley
Showgirls (Movie 1995)
Jamie Foxx
Kevin Costner
Mel Gibson
Julia Roberts
Dino-Riders (TV Series 1988)
The Blues Brothers (Movie 1980)
Airborne (Movie 1993)
Caddyshack (Movie1980)
Ghostbusters (Movie 1984)
Bill Murray
Major League (Movie 1989)
Teen Wolf (Movie 1985)
Short Circuit (Movie 1986)
Bill & Ted Excellent Adventure (Movie 1989)
Spaceballs (Movie 1987)
Rick Moranis
Chuck E. Cheese
ShowBiz Pizza Place
The Rewatchables (Podcast)
How Did This Get Made (Podcast)
June Diane Raphael
Paul Scheer
Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer
 
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Dan & Manny put the 2024 sequel 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!
“Everyone’s stapled in Tim Burton’s movies.”
-Dan Dissinger
Dan & Manny record in-person at Lithology Brewing in Farmingdale Long Island, and the episode is an instant becomes a classic. They talk about their movie going experiences with 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and if going to the movies passes the nostalgia test, and why did Manny spend $50 to see 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. They attempt to breakdown and understand the unending amount of subplots, why is Monica Bellucci in this movie, and Lydia's evolution from the first movie. Then they unpack all the missed opportunities with Beetlejuice himself, why we needed his satanic grave robbing backstory, Dan brings a surprise spooky season grab bag, SPOILER ALERT! Dan ruins Joker 2 (as if it needs more ruining), and there's so much more!!!!
 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
00:14 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice
00:56 Rewatching Killer Clowns from Outer Space
01:15 Monster Squad and Other Nostalgic Movies
02:20 Theater Experience and Movie Watching Habits
11:42 Beetlejuice Sequel Discussion
16:22 Character Analysis: Lydia and Her Evolution
21:28 Plot Critique and Unnecessary Subplots
26:41 Halloween Candy Nostalgia
31:02 Scene Stealer: Catherine O'Hara's Performance
32:20 Astrid's Biking Adventure
32:32 The Town of Wintersun
33:23 Ghostly Encounters and Family Dynamics
34:59 Beetlejuice's Role and Missed Opportunities
41:16 The Detective and Monica Bellucci's Character
48:44 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Movie 2024)
🪲🧃Beetlejuice (1988) (Podcast ep)
Beetlejuice (Movie 1988)
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Movie 1988)
🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space w/ Steve Herrera
Rocktopus Jones Art
The Monster Squad (Movie 1987)
Buzzn The Tower (Podcast)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Movie 2004)
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Movie 1991)
The Empire Strikes Back (Movie 1980)
Minecraft
🍺 Road House 2024 Reboot Nostalgia Test Now! w/ Billy D'Elia
Alec Baldwin
Geena Davis
Jenna Ortega
Winona Ryder
Danny DeVito
Monica Bellucci
Corpse Bride (Movie 2005)
Garbage Pail Kids
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (Movie 1999)
Toy Story (Franchise)
Catherine O’Hara
Gilmore Girls (TV Show 2000-2007)
100 Grand Bar (Candy)
Play-Doh
8-bit Christmas (Movie 2021)
Celebrity Deathmatch (TV Show 1998-2002; 2006-2007)
Constantine (Movie 2005)
 
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Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
 
“People that don't listen to metal [...] fucking know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia
 
This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica’s ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There’s so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about.
 
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch
02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction
03:20 Discussing Metallica's Black Album
03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys
06:16 Metallica's Influence and Legacy
09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock's Impact
30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown
38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series
38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive
41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes
43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica's Impact
46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica's Evolution
51:49 Metallica's Legacy and Controversies
01:06:28 The Hangout Vibe
01:06:52 Metallica's Live Performances
01:07:34 Concert Experiences and Band Critiques
01:10:34 Nostalgia and Friendship
01:13:30 Deep Dive into Some More Metallica's Songs
01:21:14 The Black Album's Legacy
01:33:25 Final Thoughts and Outro
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Metallica
The Black Album (Album 1991)
Iron Maiden
Cavalera Conspiracy
Black Sabbath
Master of Puppets (Album 1986)
Roger Waters
Hot Topic
David Gilmour
...And Justice For All (Album 1988)
“One” (Song)
“Enter Sandman” (Song)
Dream Theater
Tales from the Punchbowl (Album 1995)
Primus
Slayer
Kerry King
Minnesota Twins
Nirvana
Nevermind (Album 1991)
Pearl Jam
Ten (Album 1991)
Guns N’ Roses
Use Your Illusion I (Album 1991)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Album 1991)
Soundgarden
Bad Motor Finger (Album 1991)
Arise (Album 1991)
Sepultura
Hair Metal
Thrash Metal
Bob Rock
Wintersun
Before These Crowded Streets (Album 1998)
Dave Matthews Band
AC/DC
Anger (Album 2003)
Load (Album 1996)
Reload (Album 1997)
Lou Reed
Slippery When Wet (Album 1986)
Bon Jovi
Pantera
Lars Ulrich
Cannibal Corpse
Dave Lombardo
“Seven Nation Army” (Song The White Stripes)
Jethro Tull
Lamb of God
Roseland Ballroom
Irving Plaza
Whoopi Goldberg
Kill ‘Em All (Album 1983)
Anthrax
Public Enemy
Megadeth
Iron Maiden
Spinal Tap
Judas Priest
Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted
Neil Gaiman
Sandman (Book 1989)
H. P. Lovecraft
Rob Trujillo
Napster
In Flames
Reel Big Fish
The Undertaker
Kid Rock
Tattoo The Earth
Team America: World Police (Movie 2004)
Insane Clown Posse
Rick Rubin
Death Magnetic (Album 2008)
72 Seasons (Album 2023)
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (Album 2016)
 
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Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tim Burton classic 🪲🧃Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“[Beetlejuice] is a movie about a man who doesn't want to read and a woman who I believe is functionally illiterate.” -Dan Dissinger
Buckle up Nostalgia Testers because this episode has it all! You'll hear tangents about Dan & Manny's childhood memories of watching Beetlejuice, praise for Tim Burton's creative style, their love for the practical effects of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice being all about the importance of reading, Dan wonders if Geena Davis' character is illiterate, and Manny believes this is the first ever staycation in movie history?
The boys also do an impromptu Nostalgia Test Now reaction to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie, and then their secret producer points out the ultimate Beetlejuice easter egg. So, say his name once, say it twice, say it a third time, and get ready for the ULTIMATE Nostalgic Beetlejuice podcast!
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup
00:55 First Impressions and Childhood Memories
02:00 Beetlejuice's Character and Movie Analysis
02:30 Tim Burton's Unique Style and Iconic Scenes
05:43 Plot Holes and Character Dynamics
13:52 Winona Ryder's Role and Career Highlights
17:12 Michael Keaton's Performance and Legacy
22:33 Concerns About the Sequel
25:26 Discussing the Length of the Movie
26:00 Nostalgia and Expectations
27:28 Previewing the Trailer
27:46 Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis
28:46 Michael Keaton's Role
30:31 CGI vs Practical Effects
30:56 Cameos and Concerns
32:19 Sequels and Comparisons
36:17 Iconic Scenes in Beetlejuice
38:23 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test
43:26 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details
45:06 Conclusion and Call to Action
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Beetlejuice (Movie 1988)
Beetlejuice (Cartoon 1989-1991)
Drop Dead Fred (Movie 1991)
Tim Burton
Alec Baldwin
Geena Davis
Catherine O’Hara
Jeffery Jones
Winona Ryder
Howard the Duck (Movie 1986)
Michael Keaton
Dick Cavett
Harry Belafonte
Nightmare Before Christmas (Movie 1993)
Heathers (Movie 1988)
Edward Scissorhands (Movie 1990)
Great Balls of Fire (Movie 1989)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Movie 1992)
Reality Bites (Movie 1994)
Stranger Things (TV Series 2016-Present)
Batman (Movie 1989)
Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man (Movie 2008)
Bruce Willis
Sneakers (Movie 1992)
Mom (Movie 1983)
Timothée Chalamet
The Mask (Movie 1994)
Robert Goulet
Danny Elfman
Monica Bellucci
Willem Dafoe
Danny DeVito
The Empire Strikes Back (Movie 1980)
Terminator 2 (Movie 1991)
Batman Returns (Movie 1992)
 
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Dan & Manny go deep into the August Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
August was insanely busy! The boys talk about the upcoming Broadway debut of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot, Gina Gershon's stories from the set of Cocktail, should we care about Quentin Tarantino's Toy Story opinions, who's sniffing bathing suits on the set of Baywatch, the Nostalgia Test reboot exception, why is the DeLorean coming back, how did Carl Weathers never have a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and so much more! It's a jam packed episodes! 
 
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test News
01:20 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Broadway
05:05 Tom Cruise's First Wife on the Set of Cocktail
08:27 Quentin Tarantino's Take on Toy Story 4
14:41 The DeLorean's Comeback
19:46 Jeremy Jackson's Confession
24:53 Anaconda Reboot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd
27:47 Rebooting Bad Movies
30:37 Nostalgia Music News: Aerosmith Retires
33:46 Sublime's New Song Featuring Bradley Nowell
35:29 Limp Bizkit's Resurgence
37:32 Oasis Reunion Announcement
41:49 Tributes to Childhood Icons
45:32 Carl Weathers Honored Posthumously
50:19 August News Wrap-Up
 
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LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Keanu Reeves
Alex Winter
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Set ‘Bill & Ted’ Reunion on Broadway With ‘Waiting for Godot’
Waiting For Godot (Play 1953)
Samuel Beckett
Tom Cruise's first wife was 'very present' on Cocktail set, says Gina Gershon
Mimi Rogers
Quentin Tarantino Refuses to Watch ‘Toy Story 4’
Toy Story (Franchise)
Lightyear (Movie 2022)
Vin Diesel
Pitch Black (Franchise)
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Cyber Truck
Baywatch (Franchise)
Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson admits he ‘sniffed’ female co-stars’ ‘dirty bathing suits’ after sneaking into trailers
Nicole Eggert
Anaconda (Movie 1997)
‘Anaconda’ Re-Imagining in the Works with Jack Black and Paul Rudd in Early Talks to Star
Jack Black
Paul Rudd
Jennifer Lopez
Ice Cube
Jon Voight
Owen Wilson
Danny Trejo
Glitter (Movie 2001)
“Baby Got Back” (Song 1991)
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year
Aerosmith
Brandon Flowers
The Killers
Sublime X Stick Figure – "Feel Like That (feat. Bradley Nowell)"
Limp Bizkit
Fred Durst
There's going to be an Oasis reunion in 2025
Sid Eudy
Phil Donahue
Richard Bey
Late Actor Carl Weathers Remembered by Co-Stars From Stallone to Sandler Before His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony
James Earl Jones
 
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Dan & Manny discuss whether the 1990s swing dance revival deserves the full Nostalgia Test Podcast treatment. They talk about various aspects of the swing era, its origins, the movies Swing Kids and Swingers, listening to swing dance revival bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Brian Setzer Orchestra, the cultural impact this revival had and if it could make a second a comeback in the 90s obsessed world we’re living in right now, and so much more!
 
WATCH EP. 125 ON YOUTUBE!
 
 
APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Mini Episode
00:36 The Swing Dance Resurgence of the 90s
01:20 Swing Dance in Pop Culture
02:08 The 90s Swing Revival Bands
03:51 The Decline of Swing Dance
04:23 Personal Reflections on Swing Dance
06:16 Potential for a Full Episode on Swing Dance
13:21 Conclusion and Call to Action
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Swing Dance History
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Brian Setzer Orchestra
The Karate Kid Part II (Movie 1986)
Swing Kids (Movie 1993)
Royal Crown Revue
Clueless (Movie 1995)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mask (Movie 1994)
Swingers (Movie 1996)
Vince Vaughn
Jon Favreau
Heather Graham
The Derby
Ron Livingston
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Steampunk
NHL 94 (Video Game)
 
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Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yaklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community.
They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.
 
Contact Phoenix Performance Coaching to Start Your Health Journey!
 
 
I am a true nerd at heart. Throughout my career I have seen this ever-growing gap between the tabletop gaming community and the health and fitness community. I then made it my passion in life to bridge that gap. I took my love fundamental development and all things nerdy and combined them by becoming an online coach for those who feel they have had been neglected and forgotten by the fitness industry.
 
 
 
APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
01:32 Meet Jordan Yacklin: Health and Lifestyle Coach
02:08 Jordan's Journey into Health and Fitness
03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Online Coaching
04:48 Blending Passions: Health and Gaming
06:48 Overcoming Intimidation in Fitness
09:30 The Importance of Accountability
14:28 Mental Health and Behavioral Psychology in Coaching
16:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health
24:06 Starting Phoenix Performance Coaching
27:46 Local Meetups and Gaming Events
29:04 Challenges in Promoting Health in Gaming
30:06 The Safe Space of Gaming Communities
33:23 Escapism and Instant Gratification in Gaming
36:26 The Addictive Nature of Video Games
39:27 Building Trust and Community in Gaming
44:16 Coaching Gamers Towards Better Health
46:02 The Hero's Journey and Call to Action
49:55 Setting Realistic Health Goals
51:27 Conclusion and Contact Information
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Phoenix Performance Coaching
Dungeons & Dragons
RPGs
Pokémon Go
Cortisol
Planet Fitness
Magic the Gathering
Super Smash Bros. (Videogame)
World of Warcraft (Videogame)
Call of Duty (Game Franchise)
Ready Player One (Movie 2018)
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
South Park (TV Series 1997-Present)
Mario Kart (Videogame)
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Luke Skywalker
 
 
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Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple's Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation.
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APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction and Breaking News
00:25 Celebrity Obituaries
01:15 Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth
03:21 Shannen Doherty's Legacy
04:43 Yellowstone Super Volcano
09:18 NBA Dream Team 2024
17:49 Snapple Elements Return
22:17 Twisters Movie Review
28:31 Nostalgia Test News: Upcoming Sequels and Reboots
28:47 Alien Franchise: Endless Alien Adventures
29:50 Karate Kid: A New Sequel in the Works
33:09 Zombie Movies: 28 Years Later
34:47 Jurassic Park: The Never-Ending Franchise
37:26 Superhero Fatigue: Superman and Beyond
39:54 Comedy Reboots: Naked Gun Returns
45:40 Final Destination and Matrix: Reboots Galore
50:11 Nostalgia Predictions: What's Next?
 
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Shannen Doherty
90210 (TV Series 1990-2000)
Richard Simmons
Bob Newhart
Ruth Westheimer
Mandela Effect
Howard Stern
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series 1974-1983)
Charmed (TV Series 1998-2006)
Scare Tactics (TV Series 2003-2013)
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful
Heathers (Movie 1989)
The 1992 NBA Dream Team
LeBron James
Snapple Elements
Twisters (Movie 2024)
Glen Powell
True Detective (TV Series 2014-Present)
Geostorm (Movie 2014)
Sharknado (Movie 2013)
Gerard Butler
Hurricane Heist (Movie 2018)
Alien: Romulus (Movie 2024)
Karate Kid sequel
Ralph Macchio
Jackie Chan
28 Years Later (Movie 2025)
Jurassic Park (Franchise)
Jeff Goldblum
Mahershala Ali
Scarlett Johanson
Christoper Nolan Batman Franchise
James Gunn
The Naked Gun Franchise
Taken (Franchise)
Airplane! (Movie 1980)
Spaceballs (Movie 1987)
Hot Tub Time Machine (Movie 2010)
Donnell Rawlings
Blade Franchise
Delroy Lindo
Cliffhanger (Movie 1993)
Evel Knievel
Rugrats (TV Series 1991-2004)
Doug (TV Series 1991-1994; 1996-1999)
Blank Check (Movie 1994)
Look Who’s Talking (Movie 1989)
The Garbage Pail Kids (Movie 1987)
Sandlot 2 (Movie 2005)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back the director of The Orange Years & This is GWAR, Scott Barber, to talk about the Kickstarter for his new project Game Changers, a docu series about the videogames that changed everything!  
Scott talks about what he's been up to since the last time we had him on to discuss his documentary The Orange Years, he tells us about his new project with Phil Moore (host of Nick Arcade) called Game Changers, why he thinks this is the perfect timing for a docu series like Game Changers, some of his favorite nostalgic videogames, his obsession with the Nintendo Power Glove, how kids are coming back to retro games in a big way, and he shares a cautionary tale about being an indie filmmaker that we feel ALL indie artists need to hear. 
 
HELP FUND GAME CHANGERS!!!
 
Scott produced and co-directed The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - a documentary chronicling the rise of the Nickelodeon network throughout the 80s and 90s. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Apple TV, and most places you can buy and rent streaming movies. He also directed This Is GWAR, a documentary about the infamous art collective/performance art/monster band, currently on AMC+, Shudder, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. He is currently working on a new show called Game Changers, with Phil Moore of Nick Arcade!
 
WATCH EP. 122 ON YOUTUBE!
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Game Changers Kickstarter!
The Orange Years (Movie 2018)
40: 🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
SpongeBob
You Can’t Do That on Television (TV Series 1979- 1990)
All That (TV Series 1994-2005)
Phil Moore
This is Gwar (Movie 2021)
Gwar
Casey Pinkston
Red Dog (Movie 2019)
Bill Parks
Tommy Avellone
I am Santa Claus (Movie 2014)
The Bill Murray Stories (Movie 2018)
High Score (Docu Series 2020)
Mortal Kombat (Videogame 1992)
Doom (Videogame 1993)
Duke Nukem (Videogame 1991)
Wolfenstein (Videogame 1981)
The Gaming Historian
Nick Arcade (Game Show 1992)
Tomb Raider (Videogame 1994)
Mike Tyson’s Punch Out (Videogame 1987)
Star Fox (Videogame 1993)
Nintendo Power Glove
🤓 Nostalgia 101: Tickle Me Elmo Developer Matt Nuccio
U-Force
The Wizard (Movie 1989)
8-bit Christmas (Movie 2021)
Game Genie
🕹️ Q*bert Creator Warren Davis
The Long Take Review
Commodore 64
In Television
Bubble Bobble (Videogame 1986)
Gravitas
In Search of Darkness (Movie 2019)
Dragon’s Lair (Videogame 1983)
Don Bluth
Sega Dreamcast
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the 1996 Sublime self-titled album to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
This is an old fashion basement hangout. There's a ton of inside hometown jokes, references, & tangents, the guys reminisce about listening to Sublime, their favorite songs off this album, they talk about the lyrical prowess of the late great Bradley Nowell, 90s Rock music, singing these songs at age 13, Steve does an amazing cover of "Wrong Way," and so much more!!! 
Sit back with your best friends, open a can of your favorite gas station beer, and let's go back to 1996. 
 
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
 
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Some Episode Notes
Sublime (Album 1996)
Bradley Noel
The Dirty Heads
Ska
Punk
Hardcore
311
Nirvana
Nirvana MTV Unplugged
Kurt Cobain
The Foo Fighters
“Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix
MxPx
Layne Staley
Alice in Chains
Shannon Hoon
Blind Melon
Chris Cornell
Oasis
Alt Nation
“My Neck, My Back” by Khia
Powder (Movie 1995)
Pantera
David Gilmour
Roger Ebert
Gwen Stefani
No Doubt
 
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Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast! 
This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses some strong love for Ed Harris, welcomes the Buzzn The Tower boys to the 90s, Dan shouts out Jason Mewes as the most underrated actor of the 90s, thinks Independence Day needs to be rated R, and so much more!
 
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
 
WATCH EP.120 ON YOUTUBE!
 
Some Episode Notes
Independence Day (Movie 1996)
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Will Smith
Jeff Goldblum
Buzzn The Tower
Buzzn The Tower: Recasting Independence Day
Jerry Maguire (Movie 1996)
Tom Hanks
Castaway (Movie 2000)
Forrest Gump (Movie1994)
Randy Quaid
Ed Harris
Jim Carrey
Liar Liar (Movie 1997)
Truman Show (Movie 1998)
The Rock (Movie 1996)
Jason Mewes
Jay and Silent Bob
Kevin Smith
Dogma (Movie 1999)
The Craft (Movie 1996)
Fairuza Balk
Pulp Fiction (Movie 1994)
Robert Loggia
Samuel L. Jackson
Keanu Reeves
Judd Hirsch
Janeane Garofalo
Reality Bites (Movie 1994)
Margaret Collin
Sandra Bullock
Practical Magic (Movie 1998)
Speed (Movie 1994)
Matthew Lillard
Brett Spiner
Scream (Movie 1996)
SCL Punk! (Movie 1998)
Vivica A. Fox
Tisha Campbell
Martin (TV Series 1994-1997)
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Movie 1988)
Mars Attacks! (Movie 1996)
Jodie Foster
Mary McDonnell
Bill Pullman
 
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Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. J.L. Adolph , Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies, to put the 1995 John Singleton classic Higher Learning to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Content Warning
This episode deals with discussions of sexual violence & rape, gun violence, & racial violence.
On our 4-year podiversary, we're dropping a hybrid Nostalgia Test/Nostalgia 101 episode. We are so honored to have Dr. J.L. Adolph on the show to guide, add scholastic depth, & mix it up with for the Higher Learning episode. We talk about the complex issues of campus violence (racial & sexual), the role of toxic masculinity in the movie, how director John Singleton was inspired by his experience's at USC to make this film, sexual identity, generational gaps between students and professors, Ice Cube, and so much more!
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
 
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Dr. J.L. Adolph is an accomplished scholar and educator with a Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he completed a dissertation on Fatherhood Narratives in Hip-hop Lyricism in 2018. He also holds an MA from the same institution and a BA in English with a minor in Africana Studiesfrom Central Missouri State University. Dr. Adolph leverages hip-hop culture to educate and empower at-promise youth and families with trauma histories. As an English professor, he employs innovative communication methods to explore urban male parenting in contemporary America. His keynote speeches and the interactive online series DadCypher Edutainment challenge negative perceptions of hip-hop culture and African-American fatherhood. As a media literacy specialist, he empowers marginalized inner-city fathers and works to reshape mainstream narratives of African-American fatherhood. Dr. Adolph creates transformative experiences for educators, helping them guide at-risk students toward healing through hip-hop therapeutic writing. Currently, he teaches at Georgia State University - Perimeter College.
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Some Episode Notes
Higher Learning (Movie 1995)
John Singleton
Michael Rapaport
Laurence Fishburne
Regina King
Tyra Banks
Ice Cube
Omar Epps
Busta Rhymes
Kristy Swanson
Cole Hauser
Jennifer Connelly
University of Southern California
Writing Remix Podcast
Kids (Movie 1995)
LA Riots
Rodney King
Malcom X (Movie 1992)
Spike Lee
Sidney Poitier
PCU (Movie 1994)
Friday (Movie 1995)
SLC Punk! (Movie 1998)
Van Wilder (Movie 2002)
The Breakfast Club (Movie 1985)
“Should Writers Use They Own English” by Dr. Vershawn Ashanti Young
Trainspotting (Movie 1996)
Ewan McGregor
Boyz n The Hood (Movie 1991)
American History X (Movie 1998)
Y2K
Leonardo DiCaprio
Tori Amos
Point Break (Movie 1991)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Columbine Shooting
The Will To Change by bell hooks
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Freire
We Real Cool by bell hooks
Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success by Dr. Chris Emdin
Do The Right Thing (Movie 1989)
The Last Dragon (Movie 1985)
Half Baked (Movie 1998)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome artist Mike Reuter to put the 1999 sci-fi action classic 😎 The Matrix to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Come take The Red Pill w/ The Nostalgia Test Podcast on this amazing episode. Dan & Manny start w/ a short interview of their guest, visual artist Mike Reuter. They ask him about his use of old VHS tapes to create his movie posters, his screenwriting, and what's next for his work. 
Then, they go DEEP into The Matrix! They talk about this movie being a cross between an action movie and a philosophy class, why does Neo's apartment look like trash, the state-of-the-art visual effects, some of the people considered for the part of Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus, why is there so much rain in The Matrix, and so much more!
 
Ep.118 . 😎 The Matrix!
 
 
 
Michael has been creating work in a large spectrum of fields including cinematography, photography, and fine art. Most of his fine art work consists of recycled materials, with the layering of paints, woods, and acrylics. Pop culture and skateboarding have been a major staple in Michael's life weaving into each medium of his pieces. These two passions have been rooted since childhood for Michael, creating an affinity of nostalgia and excitement. 
 
Website:
https://mrtheartist.bigcartel.com/
 
Instagram: 
@MRtheArtist 
 
 
Some Episode Notes
 
The Matrix (Movie 1999)
Keanu Reeves
Laurence Fishburne
Three Ninjas (Movie 1992)
Predator (Movie 1987)
Jaws (Movie 1975)
Workaholics (TV Series 2011-2017)
Letterkenny (TV Series 2016-2023)
3 Body Problem (TV Series 2024-Present)
Carrie-Anne Moss
Joe Pantoliano
Hugo Weaving
The Wachowskis
The Wiz (store)
Tower Records
American Pie (Movie 1999)
The Fast and the Furious (Movie 2001)
Nicholas Cage
Point Break (Movie 1991)
Johnny Depp
Constantine (Movie 2005)
Will Smith
Brad Pitt
Leonardo DiCaprio
Wild Wild West (Movie 1999)
Val Kilmer
Sandra Bullock
Bringing Out The Dead (Movie 1999)
8mm (Movie 1999)
John Wick (Franchise)
Cube (Movie 1997)
Edward Norton
Blade (Movie 1998)
Michel Gondry
Akira (Movie 1988)
Be Kind Rewind (Movie 2008)
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (Movie 2000)
Alice in Wonderland (Movie 1951)
Tesla
Moviefone
The Animatrix (Movie 2003)
Wizard of Oz (Movie 1939)
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
Terminator (Franchise)
Dune: Part Two (Movie 2024)
Brandon Lee
The Crow (Movie 1994)
Bruce Lee
Gillian Anderson
Ewan McGregor
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Movie 1999)
Matrix (TV Series 1993)
Russell Crowe
Gladiator (Movie 2000)
 
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Dan & Manny put some recent Nostalgic News to the ultimates test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
So much is going on in the Nostalgia world. The boys talk about the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris and all the newly added sports, they give their immediate reactions to the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Venom: The Last Dance, and Beverly Hill Cop: Axel F, they put Eminem's latest release "Houdini" to the Nostalgia Test NOW!, and give their thoughts on Red Lobster filing chapter 11. Plus, you get your classic Nostalgia Test tangents!
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WATCH 117. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News!
 
Some Episode Notes
Paul Scheer
June Diane Raphael
Jason Mantzoukas
How Did This Get Made (Podcast)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Casey Jones
Saved by the Bell (TV Series 1989-1993)
Zack Attack
California Dreams (TV Series 1992-1996)
Entertainment Tonight (TV News Series 1981-Present)
2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Red Bull
X-Games
Parkour
Kelly Slater
Nazaré, Portugal
Sport Climbing
Darts
Curling
The Amazing Race (Reality Series 2001-Present)
Costco
Marshalls
HomeSense
Supermarket Sweep (Game Show 1965-2022)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Movie 2024)
Venom: The Last Dance (Movie 2024)
Deadpool & Wolverine (Movie 2024)
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Movie 2024)
Logan (Movie 2017)
“Like a Prayer” (Song by Madonna)
The Punisher
Daredevil
Tom Hardy
Bronson (Movie 2008)
Warrior (Movie 2011)
Blue Chips (Movie 1994)
Coming to America 2 (Movie 2021)
Beverly Hills Cop (Franchise)
111.🍺 Road House 2024 Reboot Nostalgia Test Now! w/ Billy D'Elia
Weezer Blue Album (1994)
Purple album by Stone Temple Pilots (1994)
“Houdini” by Eminem (2024)
“My Name Is” by Eminem (1999)
Kamikaze by Eminem (Album 2018)
“Too Sweet” by Hozier (2024)
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy
Roy Rogers Restaurants
Denny’s
Cracker Barrel
Applebee’s
TGI Fridays
Waffle House
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
The Simpsons (TV Series 1989-Present)
South Park (TV Series 1997-Present)
Nerf
Who Killed WCW? (TV Series 2024-Present)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome Rose & Courtney from the Fiction Fixation podcast to put the 1993 action thriller classic 🦖Jurassic Park to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
OMG! This is one of those episodes that has twists & turns, tangents & hot takes, and a ton of Jeff Goldblum love! Courtney rips apart John Hammond aka Paleo Peepaw, Rose thinks that Timmy was avoiding his death like some Final Destination wizard, Manny wants to know where the guy who was dealing with the poop went, Dan can't figure out what was up with all the Tommy Lee Jones movies in the 90s, and so much more!
Watch 116. 🦖Jurassic Park w/ Fiction Fixation!
 
 
Delightfully unsophisticated, these aren’t the movie recaps you expect—but they are the ones you deserve. Join us every Friday as we dive into a new movie, bringing the story to life in a brand new format. With immersive storytelling from two published authors, pearl-clutching jokes, character roasts, and hilarious banter, you can expect 45-50 mins of pure entertainment.
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Some Episode Notes
Jurassic Park (Movie 1993)
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Book 1990)
Fiction Fixation Podcast
Double Jeopardy (Movie 1999)
Tommy Lee Jones
The Fugitive (Movie 1993)
Buzzn The Tower
Michael J. Fox
Teen Wolf (Movie 1985)
Back to the Future (Movie 1985)
PMS
A Fault in Our Stars (Movie 2014
The Idea of You (Movie 2024)
Sam Neill
Laura Dern
Jeff Goldblum
Samuel L. Jackson
Radio Flyer (Movie 1992)
Escape to Witch Mountain (Movie Franchise)
Powder (Movie 1995)
Steven Spielberg
Oz (TV Series 1997-2003)
Law and Order SVU (TV Series 1999-Present)
Family Matters (TV Series 1989-1998)
Reginald VelJohnson
Deep Blue Sea (Movie 1999)
Don’t Look Up (Movie 2021)
Ghostbusters (Movie 1984)
The VelociPastor (Movie 2017)
 
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Dan & Manny are joined by toy designer & President of Design Edge Inc Matt Nuccio to discuss the inner workings of creating some of the most nostalgic toys from our childhood. 
Matt discusses taking Tickle Me Elmo from idea to reality, talks about his family's history in the toy business, how his company Design Edge Inc collaborates with first-time entrepreneurs, the collaboration between toy designers and movie producers, there's definitely a Pogs discussion, some of his hilarious stories about celebrities, the show he's producing that's coming soon, and so much more! 
And of course, there's your classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents about Days of Thunder, Over the Top, & Rocky.
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Watch 115. 🤓 Nostalgia 101: Tickle Me Elmo Developer Matt Nuccio
 
 
Matt Nuccio is the president of Design Edge Inc, a leading toy and game development company. Founded over 30 years ago, Design Edge quickly rose to prominence by designing products and packaging for iconic brands such as Creepy Crawlers, Tickle Me Elmo, Nintendo Power Glove, Laser Challenge, and Barbie Sparkle Kingdom. Today, Design Edge is known as “Your Toy Company for Hire™,” handling all aspects of toy development from concept to distribution.
 
In addition to running Design Edge, Matt sits on the executive board of the United Inventors Association of America (UIA) and the People of Play advisory board. He writes a column in Toy Family & Entertainment magazine and lectures at major industry events like the New York Toy Fair, ASTRA, People of Play, and the Hong Kong Toy Fair. Design Edge's products have been nominated for and won many industry awards, including TOTY, TAGIE, Games 100, Origin, and Family Fun.
 
In 2019, Matt was honored by the NSA as an American Innovator. For the past four years in a row, he has been listed by Mojo Nation as one of the top 100 most influential people in the toy industry today. In 2023, Matt was chosen by the United Nations to represent the U.S. invention community as an elected board member of the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA).
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Matt Nuccio
Tickle Me Elmo (Toy)
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Board Game)
Furby (Toy)
Nostalgia Test Rocky Franchise Episode Playlist
Simon (Game)
Skip-It (Toy)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Thrower
🤜👊🤛 Street Fighter (1994) w/ Eric Althoff
⚡Days Of Thunder w/ Lee Kaplan
Lithology Brewing Co
Design Edge
Days of Thunder (Movie 1990)
Tom Cruise
Robert Duvall
🍺 Road House 2024 Reboot Nostalgia Test Now! w/ Billy D'Elia
The Matrix (Movie 1999)
Fire in the Sky (Movie 1993)
Top Gun (Movie 1986)
Cocktail (Movie 1988)
Ideal Toys
HG Toys
Toy Biz
Lego
Star Wars Franchise
Over the Top (Movie 1987)
Tyco Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids
Pogs
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Howard Stern
Post Malone
How Wheels
Mezco Toyz
Run-DMC
Reservoir Dogs (Movie 1992)
Steve Buscemi
Michael Madsen
Free Willy (Movie 1993)
Viggo Mortensen
Funko
Angry Birds
Magic the Gathering
Tamagotchi
Kevin Eastman
UNO Card Game
Crossfire
FAO Schwarz
Power Rangers Franchise
Voltron (TV Series)
ThunderCats (TV Series 1985)
The Talented Mr. Ripley (Movie 1999)
Barbie (Movie 2023)
Airheads (Movie 1994)
🎸 Airheads (1994) w/ Longtime Friend Steve Herrera
Mitch Hedberg
The Animal
Pogo Bal
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (Movie 1984)
Breakin' (Movie 1984)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the Worst Songs of the 90s 2011 Rolling Stone Readers Poll to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Listen to the guys go on a nostalgia journey that breaks them done physically, mentally, & emotionally. Dan & Steve try to convince Manny that "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes is a groundbreaking song, Dan talks about his love of "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred, Steve talks about how he gets infinite requests to play a lot of these songs at gigs, it wouldn't be The Nostalgia Test Podcast without numerous tangents & technological issues, and so much more! 
 
Watch 114.🤮 Worst Songs of the 90s 2011 Rolling Stone Readers Poll on YouTube!
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Readers Poll: The Worst Songs of the Nineties Rolling Stone Magazine
“Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men
“What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes
“Two Princes” by Spin Doctors
Linda Perry
“Runaway Train” by Soul Asylum
“In The Meantime” by Spacehog
Third Eye Blind
Stephan Jenkins
“Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
“Stan” by Eminem
Jim Carrey sketch of Ice Ice Baby on In Living Color
“Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
“I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua
“Macarena” by Los del Rio
“Mmm Mmmm Mmmm” by Crash Test Dummies
“Lightning Crashes” by Live
“Supermodel (You Better Work)” by RuPaul
“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Titanic (movie 1997)
C+C Music Factory
Avatar (movie 2009)
Bill Paxton
“MMMBop” by Hanson
“Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
Kenny Rogers
Dolly Parton
Alvin and the Chipmunks (cover)
“Achy Breaky Song” Weird Al (cover)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend, and secret Nostalgia Test Podcast fan, Lee Kaplan to put the 1990 Tom Cruise classic Days of Thunder to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Grab a drink and settle in for vintage Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, breakdowns, and mayhem. The guys discuss how Days of Thunder is Top Gun on wheels, how this is in the Top Gun/Cocktail Cruise-niverse, why is there so much Sweet N' Low in a sex scene, how come Tom Cruise makes every sex scene awkward, can you literally crash into other cars when you're racing, Robert Duvall's moonshine addiction, is John C. Reilly's character in an extended universe that connects Days of Thunder with Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and so much more!
113.⚡Days Of Thunder w/ Lee Kaplan!
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Days of Thunder (movie 1990)
Lithology Brewing Co
Don Simpson
Jerry Bruckheimer
Tony Scott
Tom Cruise
Nicole Kidman
Robert Duvall
Randy Quaid
Michael Rooker
Caroline Williams
Cary Elwes
The Princess Bride (movie 1987)
The Walking Dead (series 2010-2022)
Guardians of the Galaxy (movie 2014)
JFK (movie 1991)
Cliffhanger (movie 1993)
Mallrats (movie 1995)
Tombstone (movie 1993)
Top Gun (movie 1986)
Cocktail (movie 1988)
Independence Day (movie 1996)
Jurassic Park (movie 1993)
Clerks (movie 1994)
SLC Punk! (movie 1998)
Kids (movie 1995)
The Blair Witch Project (movie 1999)
John C. Reilly
Point Break (movie 1991)
Airheads (movie 1994)
Steve Buscemi
Tropic Thunder (movie 2008)
Kurt Russell
Eyes Wide Shut (movie 1999)
Stanley Kubrick
Driven (movie 2001)
Jeremy Allen White
Ski School (movie 1991)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome Emmy award winner, writer, & USC Alum, Eric Althoff to put the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Street Fighter (1994) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
This is an hour and a half of classic Nostalgia Test Podcast comedy, hot takes, & tangents. We try to figure out who Street Fighter is for, how no one sets out to make a bad movie, Raul Julia, the absence of JCVD splits, quotable lines from the movie, Eric talks about an enlightening conversation he had with Judd Nelson, and so much more! 
 
112. 🤜👊🤛 Street Fighter (1994) w/ Eric Althoff
 
 
Eric Althoff is the Emmy-winning co-writer of the documentary “The Red River Flood,” “The Town That Disappeared Overnight” and producer of the Telly-winning shorts “My Hatton” and “The Long Hair” for Media 523. 
A native of New Jersey, Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern California and a master’s in film studies from Tiffin University.  He is currently pursuing his doctorate in media and communications at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  In addition to a paper accepted by CINEJ Cinema Journal, his writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Screen Comment, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Napa Valley Register, Washington Times, Luxe Getaways, DCist, Black Belt, Alchemical Records and elsewhere. 
Eric is an adjunct professor of writing at the Community College of Vermont and also works for the opinion desk of the Washington Post as well as as a writer for the public relations firm Promova, which is based in Florida.
As a writer for Screen Comment, he has reported from Sundance, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Ebertfest, Bentonville Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and also covered other events such as Tribeca and DOC NYC.  Eric has lectured several times at the annual conference of ACES: The Society for Editing, and moderated panels for the inaugural DC/DOX festival, held in Washington, D.C., in 2023.  As a reporter he has also attended the Kentucky Derby, the Oscars and Mardi Gras.  He has been to every U.S. state and visited every presidential library/museum.
Eric lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his wife, Victoria. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfalthoff/
https://muckrack.com/eric-althoff
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Street Fighter (movie 1994)
Street Fighter (video game 1987)
Eric Althoff
The Man Show (series 1999-2004)
Hustler Magazine
Screen Comment
Joe Rogan
Doug Stanhope
Roger Ebert
Dave Kuznicki
The Red River Flood (movie 2021)
Carl Weathers
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Pound of Flesh (movie 2015)
Steven Seagal
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Cobra Kai (series 2018-present)
Point Break (movie 1991)
Point Break reboot (movie 2015)
Road House (movie 1989)
Road House reboot (movie 2024)
Patrick Swayze
Jake Gyllenhaal
Pulp Fiction (movie 1994)
Christopher Walken
Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semlyen
Sylvester Stallone
Jackie Chan
Bloodsport (movie 1988)
Mortal Kombat (movie 1995)
Mortal Kombat (movie 2021)
Die Hard (movie 1988)
💥 Die Hard (1988) w/ Longtime Friend Billy D’Elia
Steven E. de Souza
Edward R. Pressman
Contra (video game 1987)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (movie 1988)
Indiana Jones (franchise)
Spaceballs (movie 1987)
Flash Gordon (movie 1980)
The Adams Family (movie 1991)
Christopher Lloyd
Raul Julia
Dolph Lundgren
Mitch Hedberg
Kylie Minogue
Blindfold: Acts of Obsession (movie 1994)
Death Wish 3 (movie 1985)
The Quest (movie 1996)
Judge Dredd (movie 1995)
Die Hard 2 (movie 1990)
The Flintstones (movie 1994)
Beverly Hills Cop 3 (movie 1994)
Thunder in Paradise (series March-November 1994)
📚Nostalgia 101: Nostalgia & Shared Experiences w/ Georg Csarmann
Movie Bonerz
Airheads (movie 1994)
🎸 Airheads (1994) w/ Longtime Friend Steve Herrera
Dookie by Green Day (album 1994)
💚 The 30th Anniversary of Green Day's Dookie w/ Marc Jackson
Powder (movie 1995)
Sean Patrick Flannery
Airborne (movie 1993)
🏄😎 Airborne (1993) w/ Rob McCaffery
Jack Black
Drew Casper
Nostalgia Test Rocky eps playlist
Judd Nelson
 
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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.
 
 

Dan, Manny, & their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Royalty, Billy D'Elia put the Road House 2024 Reboot to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!
Strap in everyone, because this episode is doesn't pull any punches. Dan, Manny, & Billy are the FINAL TEST on the Road House reboot, and watch out because there are SPOILERS! They dive right into the lack of one-liners, the lack of rated R material, where are the throat rips, why doesn't Dalton have a friend in this one, the horrible dialogue, Connor McGregor's masterclass of terrible acting, being an a**hole, and his unnecessary post-credit scene, and so much more!
Oh! and sorry Robert Palmer. (you'll see)
Shoutout to our special guest reactions from Gomez Sleevie G & the Movie Bonerz. 
Help The Nostalgia Test Podcast keep the movement #NotMyDalton. going! Post your thoughts on the Road House reboot episode, use the hashtag #NotMyDalton, and tag us in your post. 
FULL VIDEO EPISODE HERE!!!
 
Some Episode Notes
Jake Gyllenhaal
Conor McGregor
Road House (movie 1989)
Road House (movie 2024)
Doug Liman
Patrick Swayze
Sam Elliot
🍻Road House (1989) w/ Billy D’Elia
🍻The Road House Reboot: Nostalgia Test Now!
🍺 SPECIAL EP: Road House 2024 Trailer Nostalgia Test Now!
Lithology Brewing Co.
The Terminator (movie 1984)
Post Malone
No Holds Barred (movie 1989)
Fast and the Furious (franchise)
Logan (movie 2017)
Top Gun (movie 1986)
Mayans M.C. (series 2018-2023)
Sons of Anarchy (series 2008-2014)
Reservoir Dogs (movie 1992)
Man On Fire (movie 2004)
Keanu Reeves
Regé-Jean Page
Jason Statham
Bridgerton (series 2020-present)
Swingers (movie 1996)
Go (movie 1999)
The Bourne Identity (movie 2002)
Louis Gossett Junior
The Sleevie G Show
Movie Bonerz Podcast
The Punisher (series 2017-2029)
Jon Bernthal
Daredevil (series 2015-2018)
Mike Tyson
Jake Paul
Anderson Silva
Road House 2024 Review (Brian Tallerico)
Road House 1989 Review (Roger Ebert)
Arturo Castro
White Lotus (series 2021-present)
Josh Brolin
Dead Presidents (movie 1995)
Walter Matthau
Die Hard (movie 1988)
Gone in 60 Seconds (movie 2000)
Gone in 60 Seconds (movie 1974)
The Color Purple by Alice Walker (book)
The Color Purple (movie 1985)
The Color Purple (movie 2023)
Ghost (movie 1990)
Tango & Cash (movie 1989)
Unfiltered Studios
 
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This was recorded April, 2024.
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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The Nostalgia Test Podcast recorded LIVE from the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque, NM w/ USC colleagues Jen Sopchockchai Bankard & P.T. McNiff of the Long Take Review podcast. Shoutout to SWPACA, the tech guy who helped make this happen, and everyone that came out to support!
Our presentation, "Between Two Scholastic Worlds: Teaching, Blogging, and Podcasting," looked at how we negotiate our lives in the pop-culture world with our academic lives, how we use our podcasting and pop-culture curiosity in the classroom, the pressures of being an independent podcaster, and we got to answer some amazing questions from the audience. There's so much more, so get ready to take notes, because class is in session!
 
 
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Some Episode Notes
SWPACA: Southwest Popular/American Culture Association
The Long Take: Podcast & Substack
The Nostalgia Test Podcast
Lithology Brewing Co.
Jen Sopchockchai Bankard
T. McNiff
Antonio Elefano
Greg Cass
Zone of Interest (movie 2023)
Take Your Pants Off and Jacket (album by Blink 182: 2001)
🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (The Nostalgia Test Podcast)
Airborne (movie 1993)
Cocktail (movie 1988)
Die Hard (movie 1988)
Cobra (movie 1986)
Rambo: First Blood (movie 1982)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie 1990)
Pringles
Gremlins (movie 1984)
Rocky (movie 1976)
Q*bert (arcade game 1982)
Doubtfire (movie 1993)
Road House (movie 1989)
Road House (movie 2024)
Writing Remix Podcast
Toy Story (movie 1995)
📚Nostalgia 101: Cult TV & Telenovelas w/ Dr. Clarice Greco
Barbenheimer
Jadakiss
Fugees
Menace II Society (movie 1993)
Boyz n the Hood (movie 1991)
The Wedding Singer (movie 1998)
The Last Dragon (movie 1985)
Do the Right Thing (movie 1989)
Spike Lee
John Singleton
 
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An interview with the stars of Snack Shack, a new 90s-set coming of age movie. Lead actors Conor Sherry and Mika Abdalla join Dan for a Nostalgia Test Now episode about their nostalgia inspired movie Snack Shack, a 90s teen story centered around four friends at the public pool during the summer in Nebraska City. 
They discuss the 90s prep they did, how their characters impacted them, some of their favorite moments of the movie, and so much more. After, Dan talks about five things he took away from watching Snack Shack. 
 
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"Nebraska City, summer of 1991—Inseparable best friends AJ (Conor Sherry–“Are You Afraid of the Dark?,”The Terminal List) and Moose (Gabriel LaBelle-The Fabelmans)seize the opportunity to run the local pool's rundown snack shack after their plan to gamble on dog races and sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Dreaming of striking it rich, things take an unexpected turn when they meet summer visitor Brooke (Mika Abdalla–Sex Appeal, SWAT),an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big summer plans, and their friendship, at risk."
SNACK SHACK is out now & can be seen ONLY in theatres! #SnackShackMovie
 
CONOR SHERRY/ AJConor Sherry can soon be seen as the all-out lead in SNACK SHACK for director Adam Rehmeier and MRC, which will be released theatrically later this year. He can currently be seen recurring in TERMINAL LIST opposite Chris Pratt. He also starred in the third season of Nickelodeon’s anthology series ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?. He was the 2019 National Speech & Debate Association Champion in Humorous Interpretation for his self-written one man interpretation of Will Ferrell’s comedy feature KICKING & SCREAMING.
 
 
 
MIKA ABDALLA/BrookeMika is best known for her lead role as ‘Avery Hansen-White’ in Hulu’s teen comedy by Talia Osteen, SEX APPEAL, in which she starred opposite Paris Jackson, Fortune Feimster, and Margaret Cho. She can also be seen as the lead in Netflix’s “ProjectMc^2,” which earned her an individual nomination for a Young Artist Awards for Best Performance. Her previous credits include a recurring role in the CW’s Emmy-nominated Arrowverse series, “The Flash,” portraying the reluctant meta-teenager ‘Tinya Wazzo,’ known to DC Comics fans as ‘Apparition.’ Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Abdallais a former competitive ballroom dancer and equestrian. The first-generation actress currently resides in Los Angeles where she studies psychology at UCLA.
 
Some Episode Notes 
Conor Sherry
Mika Abdalla
Snack Shack (movie 2024)
Adam Rehmeier
Dazed and Confused (movie 1993)
The Sandlot (movie 1993)
Voltron (tv series)
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Jorts
JNCO jeans
 
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Steve Herrera to put the 1994 comedy Airheads to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
If you love rock music, hilarious one-liners, the 90s, & a sophisticated reimagining of Die Hard, well, Airheads is none of these things! Steve put it perfectly when he said, “[Airheads] could have been a Mentos commercial.” The guys lose their minds talking about how Steve Buscemi doesn't belong in this movie, is Adam Sandler funny, the late 90s obsession with shots of actors in vents, how this is just a dumber version of Die Hard, issues of representation, imagery, & words in the movie, and so much more. Nostalgia Testers, this is a jam packed episode!
 
WATCH MORE NOSTALGIA TEST EPS & CLIPS HERE!
 
Some Episode Notes 
The 30th Anniversary of Green Day's Dookie w/ Marc Jackson
Pulp Fiction (movie 1994)
New York Rangers 1994 Stanly Cup win
Dookie (1994)
Adam Sandler
Brendan Fraser
Steve Buscemi
Airheads (movie 1994)
Lithology Brewing CO
Doritos
Michael Richards
Die Hard (movie 1988)
Jurassic Park (movie 1993)
Michael Lehman
Heathers (movie 1989)
Rich Wilkes
Chris Farley
Michael McKean
Judd Nelson
Joe Mantegna
Ernie Hudson
David Arquette
Amy Locane
Nina Siemaszko
Marshall Bell
Reg E. Cathey
Lemmy
Motorhead
Harold Ramis
Encino Man (movie 1992)
School Ties (movie 1992)
Son In Law (movie 1993)
In the Army Now (movie 1994)
The Scout (movie 1994)
With Honors (movie 1994)
Pauly Shore
Clueless (movie 1995)
Howard Stern
Beavis & Butthead (tv series 1993-2011)
Seuss
John Cusack
Paul Giamatti
The Whale (movie 2022)
The Mummy (franchise)
Wayne’s World (movie 1992)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (movie 1989)
Billy Madison (movie 1995)
Happy Gilmore (movie 1996)
The Wedding Singer (movie 1998)
The Waterboy (movie 1998)
Big Daddy (movie 1999)
Grandma’s Boy (movie 2006)
Carl Weathers
Bio-Dome (movie 1996)
Lorne Michaels
XXX (movie 2002)
Armageddon (movie 1998)
Empire Records (movie 1995)
Magic The Gathering
Dungeons & Dragons
The Breakfast Club (movie 1985)
Christina Applegate
Melrose Place (tv series 1992-1999)
Queens Logic (movie 1991)
The Simpsons (tv series 1989-Present)
 
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Dan & Manny welcome friend of the show Marc Jackson to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Green Day's 1994 classic Dookie and put it to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
This episode is a literal lovefest for Dookie (okay, wow). The boys talk about the first time they all heard the album, share memories of watching the “Basket Case” video, the influence of Green Day on music post Nirvana, the Green Day Woodstock performance, and how Green Day took over Broadway with their American Idiot musical. They also have Brain Colburn of the My Weekly Mixtape podcast share their thoughts on 30 years of Dookie, and so much more! This will be the only episode featuring Manny’s Temu special microphone, so don’t worry about the sound.
 
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Some Episode Notes
Lake Street Dive
Green Day
Dookie
American Idiot
Shea Stadium
City Field
Basket Case video
Travis Barker
El Estepario Siberiano (YouTube)
MTV
Blink 182
Grunge Music scene
Nirvana
Soundgarden
Nevermind by Nirvana
Kid A by Radiohead
Kerplunk by Green Day
Dave Matthews Band
The Strokes
American Idiot Musical
Sex Pistols
Enema of the State by Blink 182
Cheshire Cat by Blink 182
Dude Ranch by Blink 182
Take Your Pants Off and Jacket by Blink 182
Travis (band)
Dido (singer)
Jimmy Fallon
Tom Hanks
That Thing You Do! (movie 1996)
Stone Temple Pilots
Smash by The Offspring
Taking Back Sunday (band)
Tony Hawk
Pennywise (band)
Millencolin (band)
Eminem (rapper/MC)
Suicidal Tendencies (band)
Reggie and the Full Effect (band)
MxPx (band)
311 (band)
My Weekly Mixtape Podcast w/ Desmond Child
Desmond Child
🎹Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits w/ Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars
New Kids on the Block
Hanson (band)
Alanis Morrissette (singer)
 
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This was an emergency Nostalgia Test episode! Dan & Manny had to weigh in on the 2024 Road House trailer as soon as it dropped and put it to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! 
The trailer for the 2024 Road House reboot just dropped on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, and calls went out immediately! Dan & Manny watched the trailer together, hit the record button, and let loose on this reboot of an 80s classic. They get into the change from Dalton being a mysterious cooler to being a broke down UFC fighter, Conor McGregor being the worse actor of all time, why remake a classic in the first place, who's playing Sam Elliot's part, will Jake Gyllenhaall show is butt, and so much more!
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Some Episode Notes
Road House Trailer (movie 2024)
Road House (movie 1989)
#NotMyDalton (START THIS NOW!!!!)
🍻Road House (1989) w/ Billy D’Elia
Patrick Swayze
Jake Gyllenhaal
Conor McGregor
Dana White
UFC
Iron Eagle (movie 1986)
✈️🦅Iron Eagle w/ Mike Silva
Donnie Darko (movie 2001)
Jason Statham
Michael B. Jordan
Bruce Willis
Sylvester Stallone
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Zac Efron
Jeremy Allen White
Regé-Jean Page
Sam Elliot
Jon Bernthal
The Punisher (tv series 2017-2019)
Benicio Del Toro
Desperado (movie 1995)
Michael Bay
Kurt Russell
Tango and Cash (movie 1989)
J.D Pardo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie 2014)
Terminator (movie 1984)
Commando (movie 1985)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (tv series 2005-Present)
Transporter (movie 2002)
Rob McElhenney
Glenn Howerton
Charlie Day
Kaitlin Olson
Danny DeVito
Ryan Reynolds
The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood's Kings of Carnage by: Nick de Semlyen
Dirty Dancing (movie 2017)
The Little Mermaid (movie 2023)
Aladdin (movie 2019)
Beauty and the Beast (movie 2017)
 
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This was recorded January 25th, 2023.
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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Dan & Manny put the the sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest (1999) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
The boys can't contain themselves in this episode. The jokes were flying, quotes from the movie, the 90s love will just pour out of your earbuds. So, put another load of laundry in, wash another round of dishes, or keep walking on the treadmill, because you're gonna want to hangout for awhile, as Dan & Manny show love to Alan Rickman, try to figure out why Tim Allen would ever be shirtless in a movie, hysterically lose it for Tony Shalhoub & Sam Rockwell's character, question the use of 1999 internet in saving the universe, and so much more!
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Some Episode Notes
Galaxy Quest (movie 1999)
Buzzn The Tower
Our guest spot on Buzzn The Tower’s Independence day ep
Pogs
Magic the Gathering
Jnco Jeans
The Wraith (movie 1986)
Dean Parisot
Clueless (movie 1995)
David Howard
Robert Gordon
Tim Allen
Sigourney Weaver
Alan Rickman
💥 Die Hard (1988) w/ Longtime Friend Billy D’Elia (The Nostalgia Test YouTube)
Tony Shalhoub
Sam Rockwell
Daryl Mitchell
Enrico Colantoni
Missi Pyle
Just Shoot Me! (tv series 1997-2003)
Justin Long
Rainn Wilson
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Home Improvement (tv series 1991-1999)
The Santa Clause (movie 1994)
Tropic Thunder (movie 2008)
Robert Downey Jr.
Buzz Lightyear
🤠 Toy Story (The Nostalgia Test YouTube)
Mom and Dad Save the World (movie 1992)
National Lampoons Vacation (movie 1983)
Big Trouble (movie 2002)
Coneheads (movie 1993)
Seinfeld (tv series 1989-1998)
Heidi Swedberg (Susan from Seinfeld)
Gilligan’s Island (tv series 1964-1967)
Monk (tv series 2002-2009)
Abyss (movie 1989)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (tv series 1987-1994)
William Shatner
 
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This was recorded January 18th, 2023.
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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Dan & Manny put the OG Toy Story (1995) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
The episode goes DEEP into all things Toy Story. They talk about the A++ list of actors in the movie, why no one seems to see these toys walking around, driving in the street, or are ever suspect of them showing up randomly (like dropping through a sunroof), they reminisce about the day they stopped playing with toys, then  there's a hilarious existential conversation about the lives and souls of these toys, and so much more! By the way, Dan recorded this episode from a park. 
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Some Episode Notes
Toy Story (movie 1995)
Podcast But Outside
63. 🚀Lightyear (2022): Nostalgia Test Now!
94. 🎸 MxPx Life In General
95. Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023 & 1993): Nostalgia Test Now!
Sunny D
Walt Disney Pictures
Pixar
John Lasseter
Bonnie Arnold
Ralph Guggenheim
Joss Whedon
Andrew Stanton
Joel Cohen
Alec Sokolow
Tom Hanks
Randy Newman 
Tim Allen 
Steve Jobs
Macintosh Computers
Star Wars
Don Rickles
Jim Varney
Wallace Sean
John Ratzenberger
Annie Potts
John Morris
Lauren Metcalf
Lithology Brewing Co.
Finding Nemo
The Lion King (movie 1994)
Turner and Hooch (movie 1989)
Jim Carrey
Paul Newman
Billy Crystal
Monsters, Inc. (movie 2001)
A League of Their Own (movie 1992)
Sleepless in Seattle (movie 1993)
Philadelphia (movie 1993)
Forrest Gump (movie 1994)
Toy Story 4 (movie 2019)
Barbie
Mattel
The Brave Little Toaster (movie 1987)
Radio Flyer (movie 1992)
 
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This was recorded September 19th, 2023.
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Billy D’Elia to put the 1988 (possible) Christmas classic Die Hard to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 
We finally put to rest the long-debated question of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or just a movie that happens on Christmas. This is a Nostalgia Test classic. We get into the novel Die Hard is based on, how this is the first time Dan is seeing the movie (WHAT?!), the genius of Bruce Willis & Allan Rickman, the weird conspiratorial Steve Urkel connection, random 80’s boobs, is John McClane hearing voices, the original boss bitch Bonnie Bedelia, and so much more!!!!!!!
 
 
Some Episode Notes
Die Hard (movie 1988)
The Nostalgia Test Podcast Ep.2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
The Nostalgia Test Podcast Ep. 🍫Candy Bars
Lethal Weapon (movie 1987)
Gremlins (movie 1984)
Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorpe (novel 1979)
Cobra (movie 1986)
Cocktail (movie 1988)
Bruce Willis
Alan Rickman
Alexander Godunov
Bonnie Bedelia
Reginald VelJohnson
William Atherton
Paul Gleason
John McTiernan
Jeb Stewart
Steven E. de Souza
Invincible (series 2021- present)
LL Cool J
Frozen (movie 2013)
Open Water (movie 2003)
Charlie Sheen
Wall Street (movie 1987)
The Breakfast Club (movie 1985)
Black Christmas (movie 1974)
The Expendables (franchise)
Point Break (movie 1991)
Road House (movie 1989)
Rambo: First Blood (movie 1982)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stallone
Keanu Reeves
Die Hard 2 (movie 1990)
Die Hard with a Vengeance (movie 1995)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (series 2005-present)
It’s Always Sunny Lethal Weapon 5 episode
Airheads (movie 1994)
Long Take Review (podcast & sub stack)
Hobbs & Shaw (movie 2019)
NYCFC
“Die Hard’ Isn’t Just a Christmas Movie, It’s a Gen X Christmas Movie” by David Gross @ The Arrow
 
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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend Dave Kucich to put the 1992 sports-romantic comedy The Cutting Edge to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! What a great start to the Nostalgia Test holiday season. The boys watched The Cutting Edge together before recording in-person. They talk about everything, like is D.B. Sweeney good looking, is Moira Kelly's skating coach from Rocky IV, is this a Christmas movie, did they eventually win the gold medals at the end, and so much more. This is a classic tangent filled hangout with all the classic indie-podcast sound issues and 100% of the greatest comedy you'll ever hear. So throw another log on the fire, refill your eggnog (which doesn't pass the nostalgia test), and get ready to chill with your favorite nostalgia podcasters. 
 
Some Episode Notes
The Cutting Edge (movie 1992)
Back to the Future II (movie 1989)
Paul Michael Glaser
Tony Gilroy
Moira Kelly
B. Sweeny
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (movie 2006)
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice (movie 2010)
Rocky IV (movie 1985)
The Mighty Ducks (movie 1992)
Cocktail (movie 1988)
Westside Story (movie 1961)
Rocky II (movie 1979)
Tanya Harding
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Point Break (movie 1991)
Out of Sight (movie 1998)
Die Hard (movie 1998)
Flashdance (movie 1983)
Johnny Got His Gun (movie 1971)
Metallica: “One” music video
Field of Dreams (movie 1989)
Mitch Hedberg
Goon (movie 2011)
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Dan & Manny invite Lauren Malott back for more Spooky Season fun to put the 1996 horror classic Scream 😱 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! We talk about the genius of Drew Barrymore's acting in the opening scene, yet how dumb her character is, how *69 would've changed this whole movie, what's up with Henry Winkler touching Neve Campbell's face, Matthew Lillard, how perfect this movie is, all the amazing Easter eggs, Lauren shares how she first time she saw this movie, how this was written by the writer of Dawson's Creek, and so much more!
 
Some Episode Notes
🧙‍♀️🧹Hocus Pocus 2 (2022): Nostalgia Test Now!
🧹Hocus Pocus (1993)
🧙‍♀️ The Witches (1990)
Scream (movie 1996)
Blockbuster
Hollywood Video
Drew Barrymore
Charlie’s Angels
Scary Movie (movie 2000)
Friday the 13th (movie franchise)
Nightmare on Elm Street (movie franchise)
Skeet Ulrich
Johnny Depp
Dawson’s Creek (series 1998-2003)
Neve Campbell
Kevin Williamson
Vampire Diaries (series 2009-2017)
Julie Plec
Wes Craven
David Arquette
Courtney Cox
Rose McGowan
Matthew Lillard
Riverdale (series 2017-2023)
Psycho (movie 1960)
Janet Leigh
Party of Five (series 1994-2000)
Tori Spelling
Scream 2 (movie 1997)
Jiffy Pop
Jamie Kennedy
Halloween (movie franchise)
Prom Night (movie 1980)
Star 69
Henry Winkler
SCL Punk! (movie 1998)
Scooby-Doo (movie 2002)
Liev Schreiber
Linda Blair
The Exorcist (movie 1973)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (movie 1974)
Saw (movie franchise)
Hostel (movie 2005)
House of a Thousand Corpses (movie 2003)
Misery (movie 1990)
IT (miniseries 1990)
Silence of the Lambs (movie 1991)
Jaws (movie 1975)
Star Wars (franchise)
Darth Vader
Black Christmas (movie 1974)
Blair Witch Project (movie 1999)
 
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Dan & Manny invite their longtime friend Steve Herrera back to celebrate 100 episodes of The Nostalgia Test Podcast by putting Cocktail 🍸 BACK to the the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The boys go back to where it all began to see if this 80s Tom Cruise classic still holds up after 100 episodes of nostalgia madness. They talk about the importance of Uncle Pat (played by Ron Dean), how the whole movie is based around a $50 bet, why didn't Brian Flanagan and Doug just get a bank loan, Elisabeth Shue killin it, the premise of Cocktail 2, and so many other amazing tangents.
 
Some Episode Notes
🍸Cocktail (1988)
🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space w/ Steve Herrera
🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout w/ Billy D’Elia & Steve Herrera
🥊 Rocky Ranking Redemption w/ Steve Herrera
🐢⚔️Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Tom Cruise
Elisabeth Shue
Bryan Brown
Gina Gershon
Ron Dean
“Addicted to Love” song by Robert Palmer
Color of Money (movie 1986)
Road House (movie 1989)
Muppets Take Manhattan (movie 1984)
Kelly Lynch
Jami Gertz
The Lost Boys (movie 1987)
Twister (movie 1996)
Helen Hunt
Solarbabies (movie 1986)
Sixteen Candles (movie 1984)
Cobra (movie 1986)
Weird Science (movie 1985)
Dutch (movie 1991)
Steve Herrera
 
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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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Dan & Manny invite Drew from The Last Row podcast to put the 1989 sequel Ghostbusters 2 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is a spooky season classic. Dan, Manny, and Drew go deep into all things pink slime, the real hero of this movie Ernie Hudson, how Vigo the Carpathian is the worse villain of all time, the creepy genius of Peter MacNicol, New York City mayors, the Statue of Liberty, the Ghostbusters death toll, Dan & Manny pitch some amazing spin-offs, and so much more!
Some Episode Notes
Ghostbusters 2 (movie 1989)
Hocus Pocus (movie 1993)
Hocus Pocus 2 (movie 2022)
🧹Hocus Pocus (1993)
🧙‍♀️🧹Hocus Pocus 2 (2022): Nostalgia Test Now!
Mrs.Doubtfire (movie 1993)
👵Mrs. Doubtfire w/ Jeremy Madson
🤙🎸Bill & Ted‘s Excellent Adventure
Ghostbusters (movie 1984)
🥊Rocky Balboa w/ Billy D’Elia
Ernie Hudson
Peter MacNicol
Sigourney Weaver
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (movie 1985)
Kurt Fuller
No Holds Barred (movie 1989)
Rick Moranis
Bobby Brown
Vanilla Ice
Cobra (movie 1986)
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This was recorded October 24th, 2022.
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Dan & Manny are joined by Prof. Josh Grant-Young, PhD candidate at the University of Guelph in Canada where he studies our past and contemporary conceptions (medical, political, and popular) of mental differences, using the genre of horror film to point both longstanding cultural anxieties and myths surrounding mental differences and new possibilities for shifting discourse around them. This is one of those episodes that starts in a place and digs deeply. We talk about Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark, monstrosity, PTSD, how sufferers of mental health issues are reflected in horror, specifically men, and so much more. 
Content Warning
This episode deals with discussions of violence, PTSD, Depression, Psychosis, and Suicide Ideation.
 
Josh Grant-Young is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Guelph in Canada. Josh’s research explores our past and contemporary conceptions (medical, political, and popular) of mental differences, using the genre of horror film to point both longstanding cultural anxieties and myths surrounding mental differences and new possibilities for shifting discourse around them. For Josh, film’s narrative capacities and cultural power can both limit our conceptions of mental difference, as well as offer creators and audiences alike new methods of articulating alternative conceptions of it. Josh has published several book chapters and articles on horror film and literature, essays on mental difference and the horror genre, participated in online forums on the horror genre, and has been a guest on various podcasts. In his spare time, he writes short horror fiction.
 
Episode Notes
The Orange Years (Documentary 2018)
🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
Nickelodeon
Are You Afraid of the Dark (series 1990-196; 1999-2000; 2019-2022)
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (book series)
Goosebumps
Eerie, Indiana (series 1991-1993)
Horror Homeroom
Bedlam (movie 1946)
Boris Karloff
Split (movie 2016)
Lights Out (movie 2016)
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
Frankenstein (movie 1931)
Halloween (movie franchise)
Black Christmas (movie 1974)
Black Christmas (movie 2006)
Halloween (movie 2007)
Psycho (movie 1960)
Shutter Island (movie 2010)
13 Reasons Why (series 2017-2020)
"Monster Culture (Seven Theses)" by Jeffrey Jerome Cohen
The Babadook (movie 2014)
It (movie 201)
It (tv miniseries 1990)
It by Stephen King
Stranger Things (series 2016-present)
Cobra Kai (series 2028-present)
Carrie (movie 1976)
The Twilight Zone (series 1959-1964; 1985-1989; 2002-2003; 2019-2020)
Tales from the Crypt (series 1989-1996)
Smile (movie 2022)
Bird Box (movie 2018)
Friday the 13th (movie franchise)
House (movie 1977)
The Shining (movie 1980)
The Wolf Man (movie 1941)
Iron Maiden (band)
Eli Roth
Jordan Peele
Get Out (movie 2017)
Nope (movie 2022)
How Are You Afraid Of The Dark? created a generation of feminist horror fans | SYFY WIRE
Ranking: Every Are You Afraid of the Dark? Episode from Worst to Best (consequence.net)
 
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Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. Douglas C. MacLeod, Associate Professor of Communications at SUNY College at Cobleskill in New York to open up a deep conversation about all things comedy. They get into comedy history, some of the early television sitcoms, how the American art of stand-up comedy is growing in many other parts of the world, how Dr. MacLeod uses comedy in his writing courses, and so much more. This episode is reference central! Get ready to take A LOT of notes! Let's start class! 
This episode was recorded on July 25th, 2022. 
 
Associate Professor Douglas C. MacLeod, Jr., who earned a Doctorate of Arts in the Humanities from SUNY Albany in 2008, worked as an instructor and tutor at various institutions prior to coming to SUNY Cobleskill in 2013. He teaches intercultural communication, script writing, visual media, cinema, mass media, and composition and literature courses. An inter-disciplinarian, Dr. MacLeod stresses to his students the importance of both having a specialty and being well-rounded. He has presented on various subjects at conferences, including The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Marathon Man, empathy in the Digital Age, stand-up comedy as a tool for composition writers, and Oliver Stone. He is also widely published, having produced book chapters (on such topics as religion and cinema and Bonnie and Clyde); encyclopedia entries; and book reviews for various print and online academic journals, including Film and History, Scope, Warscapes, and The Journal of American Studies of Turkey (among many others). Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he lives in Cobleskill with his wife of 14 years, Patricia, and his two beautiful furry children, Daisy and Layla. His outside interests include reading, watching movies and television programs, reading, long car rides with his wife, reading, going to concerts and comedy shows, and reading
 
Episode Notes
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Harold Lloyd
Vaudeville
The Great Depression
His Girl Friday (movie 1940)
Some Like It Hot (movie 1959)
Strangelove (movie 1964)
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian (movie 2002)
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (series 2012-2019)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (series 2017-2023
Mitch Hedberg
George Carlin
Evel Knievel
Bamboozled (movie 2000)
Spike Lee
Bill Burr
Al Jolson
Gilbert Gottfried
Marc Maron
WTF Podcast: "Canceled Comedy" w/ Kliph Nesteroff and David Bianculli
Lenny Bruce
Richard Pryor
Saturday Night Live
Barbra Streisand
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (movie 1989)
Shining Time Station
Bob Saget
Full House (series 1987-1995)
America’s Funniest Home Videos (series 1989-present; hosted by Bob Saget 1989-1997)
Half Baked (movie 1998)
Bill Hicks
Jo Koy
Fresh Off the Boat (series 2015-2020)
Modern Family (series 2009-2020)
Conan O’Brien
Flula Borg
The Day the Laughter Died
Andrew Dice Clay
Rick Rubin
Nora Dunn
Dave Chappelle
Comic Strip Live
Lorne Michaels
Rolling Stone Magazine
Jimmy Fallon
Seth Meyers
Hunter S. Thompson
Mad TV (series 1995-2009)
Kate McKinnon
Aidy Bryant
Kenan Thompson
Vanilla Ice
Pete Davidson
Cecily Strong
Andy Kaufman
Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life by James Curtis (book)
The Great Dictator (movie 1940)
Tom Hanks
Bosom Buddies (series 1980-1982)
Bachelor Party (movie 1984)
Punchline (movie 1988)
Philadelphia (movie 1993)
Forrest Gump (movie 1994)
Sally Field
John Goodman
Paul Rodriguez
Steve Martin
Lawrence Kasdan
Big Chill (movie 1983)
Step Brothers (movie 2008)
The Rock
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Jake the Snake Roberts
Norm MacDonald
Samantha Bee
Steph Tolev
Please Don’t Sit on my Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson
Dennis Wolfberg
Tig Notaro
Cheryl Hines
 
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This was recorded June 5th, 2023.
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Dan & Manny invite Jen Sopchockchai Bankard & Greg Cass from The Long Take Review Substack & Podcast to put the 1981 adventure film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is an old school deep-dive, tangent filled, super nerdy episode. They get into their favorite scenes, the Indiana Jones humor, what really is archeology, what didn't age well, their pre-Dial of Destiny Indiana Jones franchise ranking, and so much more. Then, Manny surprises Greg and Jen with a 4 question Nostalgia Test Lightning Round! 
 
Some Episode Notes
The Long Take (Jen Sopchockchai’s Substack)
The Long Take (Podcast)
📚Nostalgia 101: Going to Nerd School w/ Dr. Jen Sopchockchai Bankard
Harrison Ford
Eye On Canon (Greg Cass’ Substack)
Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast (Greg Cass)
The Rebel Base Card Podcast
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Lawrence Kasdan
Steven Spielberg
George Lucas
Sean Connery
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Fabelmans
Pretty Woman
Alfred Molina
James Bond
Fast and Furious franchise
Transporter
John Williams
Princess Leia
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Jurassic Park
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 film)
Tom Selleck
Harrison Ford & Ryan Gosling – Funny Moments
Shrinking (TV Series)
Han Solo
 
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Dan & Manny put the 2023 Super Mario Bros. to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW!) The guys go Mario crazy. They talk about Mario’ missing butt, why an animated Mario movie works better than a the 1993 live action Mario movie, and where’s the Mega Man movie, the Metroid movie, Zelda movie, the… you get the idea. This is a jam packed, tangent filled nostalgic journey!
 
Some Episode Notes
Super Mario Missing Butt Article
Super Mario Bros. (2023)
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Bob Hoskins
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
John Leguizamo
Ready Player One (film)
Mega Man
Metroid
Donkey Kong Country
Super Smash Bros.
The Legend of Zelda
Samantha Mathis
Fisher Stevens
Tim Burton
Charlie Day
Keegan-Michael Key
Chris Pratt
Fred Armisen
Seth Rogen
Anya Taylor-Joy
The Queen’s Gambit (mini series)
Sabastian Maniscalco
Tetris (film)
Dennis Hopper
Peaches song (Jack Black)
 
 
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This was recorded May 22nd, 2023.
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Dan & Manny put MxPx’s 1996 album Life in General to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The guys have a lot of fun talking about the origins of the name MxPx, trying out their own emo/punk lyrics, comparing this album with Blink 182’s Take You Pants Off and Jacket, and trying to understand why emo/punk cover songs were so popular in the late 90s and early 2000s.
A special congratulations to MxPx for releasing their latest album Find a Way Home!!!
 
Some Episode Notes
Life In General (MxPx Album)
🎶Robert Palmer: Addicted to Love vs Simply Irresistible91. 🎶Robert Palmer Epilogue
New Found Glory
Reel Big Fish
🎸Blink 182’s of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Smackin Isaiah
Wilhelm Scream
Unwritten Law
Goldfinger
Millencolin
Fenix TX
 
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This was recorded May 22nd, 2023.
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. Clarice Greco, professor at the Post-graduation Program in Communication at Paulista University (UNIP, São Paulo, Brazil). Clarice takes Dan & Manny on a deep-dive into what makes a television show or movie cult, she shares her recent research about cult TV, expanding the definition, and so much more. Dan & Manny could talk to Dr. Greco forever!!! This is one of those episodes! 
 
Clarice is a Professor at the Post-graduation Program in Communication at Paulista University (UNIP, São Paulo, Brazil). She has a master and a PhD degree in Communication Science from the University of São Paulo. Her main research subjects are . She coordinates the Research Group for the Analysis of Audiovisual Products, developing research TV and Media, Pop Cultures and Fan Studies. She is author of two books and of over 30 academic essays published in books or journals of Communication Sciences. She is also an Academic Member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 
 
She recently had a paper published about Cult Telenovelas, which is the subject discussed in the podcast: https://www.participations.org/19-02-05-greco.pdf 
 
Episode Notes
Start Trek
Star Wars
Doctor Who
The Exiles
Casablanca
Singin’ in the Rain
Citizen Kane
Gone with the Wind
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Usual Suspects
X-Files
Did Han Solo shoot first?
Telenovelas
Grey’s Anatomy
Amy Holdsworth
James Van Der Beek
Dawson’s Creek
Gilmore Girls
Cobra Kai
Twin Peaks
Fuller House
Stranger Things
Anne with an E
Sense8
John from Cincinnati
Cult Movies Danny Peary
The Essential Cult TV Reader David Lavery
Matt Hills (Fan Studies)
Days of our Lives
Brazil Avenue
Roque Santeiro
Teresa (telenovela)
Pantanal
Dungeons and Dragons (cartoon)
Magic the Gathering
Friends
The Get Along Gang
Hanna-Barbera
The Jetsons
Muppet Babies
Sesame Street
The Wonder Years
MacGyver
Growing Pains
 
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This was recorded on September 12th, 2022 on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny hang out in person for the first time in almost three years to put Dan's childhood toys to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is a classic Nostalgia Test hang, it's loud, it's filled with sound problems, and Dan & Manny totally forgot they were recording an episode. They talk about Transformers, Micro Machines, GI Joes, Xpanders, Ghostbusters everything, and so much more. 
Watch the FULL EP on YouTube!!!!
 
 
Episode Notes
Nintendo 64
Ghostbusters Nerf gun
Vintage GI Joes
Ghostbuster Action Figures (old school)
🍪Cookies (Lotus Biscoff, Vanilla Wafers, & Stella D’Oro Margherite)
🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/Billy D’Elia: Part 1
🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/Billy D’Elia: Part 2
🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/Billy D’Elia: Part 3
Xpanders
Tatanka Wrestler
Old School Transformer toys
The Boy Who Could Fly
Fred Savage
Batman action figure
Joker action figure
M.A.S.K. (show)
Hot Wheels
Micro Machines
 
 
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This was recorded in January 2023 in person.
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Dan & Manny continue their Robert Palmer journey by putting an entire day of Robert Palmer to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! After listening to Robert Palmer's music for an entire day, Dan & Manny attempt to reassemble their sanity. They try to figure out what sort of music Robert Palmer plays, why anyone would listen to his music, what sort of sandwich is Robert Palmer's music, and why would anyone eat crustless bread, and so much more!
Episode Notes
🎶Robert Palmer: Addicted to Love vs Simply Irresistible
Robert Palmer
Teen Wolf
"Addicted to Love"
"Simply Irresistible"
Rocky V
“Close to the Edge”
"Closer to the Edge”
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins
“In Your Eyes”
Cocktail
Bringing Down the House
Steve Martin
Queen Latifah
Arnold Palmer (drink)
 
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This was recorded on September 25th, 2022 on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
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Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. Jen Sopchockchai Bankard, Associate Professor at USC & creator of the blog The Long Take. Jen takes Dan & Manny on a very nerdy journey in and out of the many Marvel franchises, and the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, she talks about her growing blog, fandom, her nerd coming-of-age, and so so much more. In fact, Manny couldn't stop talking even after we wrapped, so make sure you listen to the whole episode. 
 
Jen Sopchockchai Bankard is an Associate Professor of Writing at the University of Southern California and has been a pop culture nerd ever since wearing out VHS tapes of the original Star Wars trilogy as a kid. In addition to The Nostalgia Test, she has been a guest on The Rebel Base Card Podcast, The ColbyCast, The Wampa’s Lair Podcast, and Coffee With Kenobi. For in-depth reviews of all new Star Wars and Marvel releases and anything else that fits in the nerd content bucket, visit and subscribe (for free!) to The Long Take (https://thelongtake.substack.com/). You can also find her writing about Star Wars on Fantha Tracks. Instagram and Twitter: @sopchockchai Hive Social and Letterboxd: @QuiGonJen
 
Episode Notes
The Long Take
🍸Cocktail (1988)
🏴‍☠️Hook w/ The Adult Babies Podcast
Star Wars (world/franchise)
Andor (TV series)
House of the Dragon
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Rings of Power
Loki
Werewolf by Night
New Rockstars
George Lucas
The Wire
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ewan McGregor
Hayden Christensen
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Little Mermaid
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Ghostbusters (2016)
Top Gun: Maverick
Thor: Love and Thunder
Taika Waititi
Chris Hemsworth
Thor: Ragnarok
Superman
Batman
Kang the Conqueror
Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Sam Raimi Spider-Man
X-Men (film series)
Hawkeye (2021 TV series)
Magic the Gathering
X-Men ‘97
Dungeons & Dragons
WandaVision
Star Wars: Bad Batch
Star Wars: Clone Wars
The Mandalorian
Boba Fett
Rogue
Gambit
Writing Remix Podcast
Bruce Banner
Welcome to Wrexham
Stranger Things
The Ringer-Verse
Tales of the Jedi
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Lightyear
Toy Story
Pixar
Luke Skywalker
Chris Evans
Finding Nemo
WALL-E
Admiral Ackbar
 
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Dan, Manny, & their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Royalty, Billy D'Elia, conclude the WWE ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! In the final part of this epic three-part series, the guys put an electrifying list of matches to the ultimate test, they compare matches from the Golden Era and Attitude Era, is the classic Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan match still good, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, Bret Hart, stop the Road House Reboot, and so much more. 
Tell us what you think about our choices on Instagram @thenostalgiatest & Twitter @nostalgiatest or email your thoughts to thenostalgiatest@gmail.com
Listen to 87. Part 1: 🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/ Billy D’Elia
Listen to 88. Part 2: 🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/ Billy D’Elia
WATCH the FULL 2.5 hours of WWE Nostalgia Mania!
 
 
Episode Notes
Shane vs. Kurt Angle: King of the Ring 
Mankind vs. Undertaker: Hell in the Cell
Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin: W17
Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Edge & Christian: Tag team ladder Match: W17 
Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice: WrestleMania VIII
Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper: WrestleMania 8 - Intercontinental Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. the Ultimate Warrior: Wrestlemania 6
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels: Montreal screw job
Stone Cold vs Shawn Michaels (Mike Tyson referee): Wrestlemania XIV 
1992 Royal Rumble: FULL MATCH - 1992 Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble 1992
Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker: Wrestlemania 25 ( FULL MATCH - Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels: WrestleMania XXV
Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker: Hell in the Cell
Rocky III
No Holds Barred
Suburban Commando
Game Boy
Thunder in Paradise
Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny Dog Gets Tossed into Water
Road House Reboot
Point Break (2015)
Sting
Mike Tyson
Insane Clip from Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels Wrestlemania 25 match
Crank
Crank: High Voltage
 
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This was recorded on January 9th, 2023, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan, Manny, & their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Royalty, Billy D'Elia, continue the WWE ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! In the second part of this epic three-part series, the guys talk best hype people, ridiculous characters, call out a lot of the issues with the Golden Era, best pay-per-view events, greatest moves, DX, Repoman, justice for Virgil, and so much more. It just gets better. 
Tell us what you think about our choices on Instagram @thenostalgiatest & Twitter @nostalgiatest or email your thoughts to thenostalgiatest@gmail.com
Listen to 87. 🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/ Billy D’Elia: Part 1
Listen to 89. 🤼‍♂️🤯The WWE w/Billy D’Elia: Part 3
WATCH the FULL 2.5 hours of WWE Nostalgia Mania!
 
 
Episode Notes
Jimmy Hart
Paul Heyman
The Natural Disasters
Earthquake
Vader
Bam Bam Bigelow
Crush
Brutus the Barber Beefcake
Booker T
123 Kid/X-Pac
The Mountie
The Brooklyn Brawler
Razor Ramon
The Repo Man
Virgil
Million Dollar Man
1992 Royal Rumble
Kamala
Tornado
IRS
The Knicks
The Nets
Charles Oakley
Doink The Clown
Bruce Campbell
Sid Viscious/Psycho Sid
Kane
D-Generation X
Ravishing Rick Rude
Mr. Perfect
Monday Night Raw
King of the Ring
Survivor Series
Royal Rumble
Wrestlemania
Summer Slam
John Cena
Koko B. Ware
Jimmy Superfly Snucka
British Bulldog
Goldberg
Chris Jericho
Brock Lesnar
 
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This was recorded on January 9th, 2023, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.
 

Dan & Manny welcome back Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar & longtime friend Billy D'Elia to put their WWE memories to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is the first of an epic three-part series, so get ready, because they try to cover it all. In this first ep, they argue what the best wrestling era is, talk about wrestling superstars, and announcers, what makes a pure good guy and heel, and so much more.
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Episode Notes
The History of WWE Wrestling Eras
Hulk Hogan
Wrestling Buddies Pillows
Legion of Doom Pads
Legion of Doom
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
WCW
NWO
Ultimate Warrior
Cocaine Bear
Vince McMahon
Bobby The Brain Heenan
Gorilla Monsoon
Jerry the King Lawler
The Undertaker 
Papa Shango 
Yokozuna
Jim Ross
The Rock
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Hardy Boyz
Edge
Paul Bearer
The Model Rick Martel
Jake the Snake
Big Boss Man
The Iron Sheik
Sgt. Slaughter
Wrestlemania 17: The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Miss Elizabeth
Sable
Stacy Keibler
Triple H
Bret Hart
Shawn Michaels
Marty Jannetty
The Rockers
Mike Tyson
Ric Flair
Gold Dust
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Wrestlemania: The Album
Owen Hart
The Undertaker hangs Big Boss Man from Hell in the Cell
Sherri Martel 
Macho Man Randy Savage
Stephanie Bellars aka Gorgeous George
Bob Backlund
The Steiner Brothers
Lex Luger
Chyna
Mick Foley
Undertaker Mick Foley Hell in the Cell
Nasty Boys
Dudley Boyz
The Hart Foundation
Demolition
The Bushwhackers
Road Dogg
Billy Gunn
The Usos
Roman Reigns 
Christian Cage
ECW
 
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This was recorded on January 9th, 2023, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.
 
 

WHAT'S UP 2023!!! Dan & Manny welcome the new year by answering your questions. This episode is so random, so tangent-filled, and so classic Nostalgia Test Podcast that you'll be begging for more. They talk WWE wrestling music and superstars, living in a movie or TV show, comparing the Back to the Future DeLorean to Bill and Ted's phonebooth, who they'd cast in the infamous masterpiece Face/Off, and so much more.
Special thanks to everyone who sent in a question. It was really fun. 
The Long Take
Jen Sopchockchai’s Instagram: @sopchockchai
Bryce Larson: Instagram: @brycelarsonmusic
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The Wort Podcast 
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Measuring the Score Podcast
Soundtrack Your Life Podcast
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Prime Nostalgia Podcast
Episode Notes
Everybody loves Raymond
Back To The Future II
Thor: Love and Thunder
Friends
Toy Story
WWE: World Wrestling Entertainment
Wrestlemania: The Album (1993)
Shawn Michaels
Stone Cold Steve Austin
The Rock
Marty Jannetty
Bret Hart
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Hulk Hogan
The Ultimate Warrior
Shane McMahon
Kurt Angle
Shane McMahon vs Kurt Angle: King of the Ring 2001
Mankind
Vince McMahon
Critters
Indiana Jones
Fast & Furious
Creed
Ryan Reynolds
Harrison Ford
Sandra Bullock
Bridgerton
Regé-Jean Page
Face/Off
Central Intelligence
Kevin Hart
Queen Latifah
Leslie Jones
The Godfather
Goodfellas
Ray Liotta
Powder
Roadhouse
Cocktail
Top Gun: Maverick
Star Wars
Rocky franchise
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Rocky IV Soundtrack
Baby Driver Soundtrack
Reservoir Dogs Soundtrack
Sesame Street
Oscar the Grouch
Fraggle Rock
Higher Learning Podcast
Van Lathan Jr.
Rachel Lynn Lindsay
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
DeLorean
Pink Floyd
Woodstock
Miles Davis
Sublime
Hot Tub Time Machine
Lenny Bruce
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
Pringles
Mitch Hedberg
Drop Dead Fred
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Land Before Time
The Brave Little Toaster
An American Tail
The Sandlot
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
The Karate Kid
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Water Talkies
Iron Eagle
 
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This was recorded on July 25th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIA FAM!!! On this special Nostalgia Test Now episode, Dan & Manny welcome self-described Hocus Pocus expert Lauren Malott to put 🧹Hocus Pocus 2 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! This is a classic Nostalgia Test Podcast episode filled with tangents, hot takes, everyone yelling over each other, and SPOILERS (BE WARNED)! Lauren & Manny team up to fight Dan's negative vibes about the singing in 🧹Hocus Pocus 2, they all try to figure out where all the moms are in Disney films, are butt dials a thing of the past, there's a HUGE debate about the 🧹Hocus Pocus 2 ending, and SO MUCH MORE!
 
Episode Notes
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Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus 1
84. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Elf (Prime Link)
Bette Midler
Kathy Najimy
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sam Richardson
Detroiters (Prime Link)
Senior Year
Homeward Bound
Sybil
Pretty Woman
Andy Kaufman
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
The Witches
Anjelica Huston
Sabrina The Teenage Witch
Charmed
Boyhood
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Jagged Little Pill (musical)
Newsies
The Greatest Showman
Rocket Man
Rocky 1
Rocky 2
 
 
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This was recorded on October 10th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny put the 1993 cult classic 🧹Hocus Pocus to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Manny has a really hard time trying to figure out if the movie is fun, if it's scary, why people love this movie, and creates a brand new drop, "He Casper-kissed her." Dan is confused by Sarah Jessica Parker's entire performance, is extremely tired from fighting with technology to get this episode edited and released, and has to start the 🧹Hocus Pocus 2 episode immediately, AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Episode Notes
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The Goonies
Hocus Pocus
Airborne
Batman
The Monster Squad (Prime Link)
The Monster Squad (DVD)
Bette Milder
Kathy Najimy
Sarah Jessica Parker
The Witches
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video)
Johnny Depp
Penny Marshall
Laverne & Shirley (Complete Series DVD)
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (DVD)
Oliver and Company (DVD)
Oliver and Company (Prime Link)
Beaches
Casper
New Kids on the Block
Zippo Lighters
National Treasure (DVD 1 & 2)
National Treasure (Prime Link)
Once Bitten (Prime Link)
Once Bitten (DVD)
Vampires Kiss (DVD)
 
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This was recorded on September 26th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny see which of Robert Palmer's biggest hits, "Addicted to Love" or "Simply Irresistible," reign supreme in this totally 80s episode. Find out which one will pass the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode has been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait because Manny FINALLY agreed to put Over the Top to the ULTIMATE TEST, yet Dan has to watch the Sarah Michelle Gellar 90s romcom Simply Irresistible. They find out that both of these Robert Palmer songs have movies named after them! WHAT?!?!? Also, Manny sings his ASS off, the guys challenge themselves and everyone out there to listen to Robert Palmer for an entire day, and they are looking for anyone that listens to Robert Plamer, not ironically to be on the show. AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
Episode Notes
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Water Talkies
⚡90s Useless Toys Lightning Round
Cocktail (movie DVD)Cocktail (movie Prime Video)
1.🍸Cocktail (1988)
The Very Best of Robert Palmer
Top Gun (Special Edition)
Top Gun: Maverick
Risky Business
Tropic Thunder
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Simply Irresistible (DVD)
Over the Top (Prime Link)
Meg Ryan movie Addicted to love
Gleaming the Cube (DVD)
 
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This was recorded on June 20th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny are joined by Ms. Tracy Jose, an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Stella Maris College, Chennai, India, to learn all about the impact that American culture had on the experiences of a post-liberalization India. This was such an unbelievable learning experience. Ms. Jose brought not just academic points to the pod, she provided personal context from her own life. This was one of those special moments that enriched Dan & Manny's lives. Enjoy! 
This episode was part of the 3rd Annual Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival. Big thanks to Dr. Charles Woods, host of The Big Rhetorical Podcast, for including this episode. 
 
Tracy Jose is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She is a popular culture, film history and food literature nerd. 
 
 
 
Episode Notes
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📚Nostalgia 101: Nostalgia & Shared Experiences w/ Georg Csarmann
Manmohan Singh
Archie Comics
Slumdog Millionaire
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga (novel)
The White Tiger (movie)
Popeye cartoon
Friends (Complete Series DVD)
Code Switching
How I Met Your Mother (Complete Series DVD)
How I Met Your Mother (Prime Video)
Seinfeld
Power Puff Girls
Sex and the City
McDonald’s
House
The Big Bang Theory
The Simpsons
Never Have I Ever
Mindy Kaling
Stranger Things
Malcolm in the Middle
 
 
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This was recorded on July 11th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 
The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.
The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.