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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1989 baseball comedy classic Major League (1989) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“We've been doing a load of dog shit so far and we [were in] need of a win. We needed a definite win."
-Dan Dissinger

Oh man! The journey to podcasting immortality starts with the 1989 classic Major League, a comedy that was able to be offensive, heartwarming, exciting, have a love story, easily making it a top 5 of baseball movie. It’s been a rough journey for our hosts and like they’ve been saying for months, they really needed a win.

With new movies and our lives being sanitized of color watching Major League reminds the audience of a time when films, lives, clothes, and the overall world was a fun place to live. Sure, it wasn’t perfect, but the men and woman looked like people. The bodies were real bodies. It was more okay to age. Actors were age appropriate for their parts. Suspending disbelief was so much easier.

The guys talk all about these things while reciting their favorite lines, laughing about the many training montages, giving the late Bob Uecker his flowers, and talking about the power and lasting legacy of baseball movies like The Natural, Field of Dreams, and A League of Their Own. They also talk about how Major League has a killer cast, yet only 2 and a quarter speaking roles for women. What?!

All of this was going on while the New York Knicks were being destroyed in game 3 of the NBA Finals. You can listen to the other episodes where the guys talk about the mall while The Knicks are playing and then hear their reactions to the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history.

So, grab your baseball mitt, your best friends, fill a cooler with beer, and fire up the grill because baseball season is underway and this episode will have everyone singing “Wild Thing.”

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Major League Kickoff

00:27 Knicks Game Banter

01:08 Why This Movie Rules

01:59 Plot Setup & Ted Lasso

03:31 Personal Nostalgia Story

04:32 Baseball Movies & Misfits

05:46 Team Names & Mascots

08:08 Cast Talk Berenger vs Sheen

09:49 Jumping into the Movie

12:49 Quotes C Iconic Scenes

15:32 Spring Training & Trivia

19:45 Bob Uecker Steals It

23:21 Love Story Complaints

25:46 Winning Streak and Pacing

31:59 Can You Make This Today

35:16 Charlie Sheen Fastball Trivia

35:45 Halftime Superstition Spiral

36:32 Uecker Improvs & Steroids

38:22 Sheen Career Highs & Lows

41:30 Ranking Baseball Movies

47:40 Field of Dreams Road Trip

50:41 Signs and Sign Stealing

53:08 Major League II & Snipes

59:29 Nostalgia Test Verdict

01:00:50 Wrap Up & Plug

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Dan, Manny, & Billy celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast by putting the 1999 coming-of-age rated-R sex comedy American Pie to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“But I will say, like, if you haven't fed a pie, are you really even living?”
-Billy D’Elia*

When we started this pop-culture adventure in 2020 with episode 1. Cocktail we never thought we’d still be at it in 2026, or that we’d meet so many amazing people and other podcasters, or even that our friends would want to come on and talk s**t with us on random Wednesday nights, or that we’d get the chance to interview creatives, actors, musicians, and academics from all over the world. We never thought that this indie engine that could would bring people joy and laughter, and at times make them angry at us, which that’s cool too, and we’re going to keep at it as long as we’re having fun.

This 200th episode is a classic Nostalgia Test from beginning to end. It’s filled with Mineola High School tangents, personal stories, and dirty jokes. This is what it’s like to hang out with us on a random night in our friend’s basement until 3am talking nonsense about a movie that’s a total reflection of our lives in 1999.

When American Pie came out in 1999, we were all in high school going into our senior year. Over 13 of us pre-gamed before going to the Raceway Movie Theater on Long Island, bought tickets at the door, loudly found an entire row of seats, and laughed our asses off. This movie is a time capsule of the time and became a pop culture phenomenon. Not a single Millennial of a certain age can ever look at an apple pie again and not think of this movie or hear the phrase “This on time at band camp...” and not know what comes next. These moments are burned into our brains.

Are there issues with this movie? Absolutely, and we talk about all of them, because you can’t watch some of these scenes with older eyes and let that stuff slide. At the same time, rewatching American Pie was more than the scenes, it was about what was happening outside the borders of the film. It’s about a time when groups of friends went places with each other, filled movie theaters together, went out after, and didn’t feel the need to post about it on social media or make content about the moment.

Those moments were for us.

Of course, we’re going to get into every detail of this movie, the Eugene Levy of it all, the sadness of Stifler’s reality, why Kevin is the worst character in cinema history, Tara Reid (need we say more), is Natasha Lyonne a ghost, and we have a deep (no pun intended) conversation about the reality of the pie scene and what the filmmakers originally had in mind.

So, call your longtime friends, sneak some Natural Ices down into the basement, turn up some late 90s pop-Punk, and join The Nostalgia Test Podcast celebration.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 American Pie Nostalgia Test

00:47 200th Episode Banter

01:07 Quicksand Trope Talk

01:54 Rocky Con Dreams

03:57 American Pie Facts Setup

04:54 Why 1999 Hit Different

07:01 Box Office & Summer 99

09:51 Theater Memories & Opening

12:12 American Pie Franchise & Rated-R Comedy Boom

14:47 Best Bits & Weak Chemistry

17:41 Party Scenes & Band Nerds

20:05 High School Stereotypes Debate

26:20 Stifler Character Breakdown

31:24 Pact Problems & Oz’s Date

32:49 Oz’s Pickup Disaster

33:05 Little Mermaid Joke Breakdown

34:01 Why Oz Is Single

34:51 Finch Is Insufferable

35:35 Stifler IRL Comparisons

36:28 MILF Era & Early Webcams

37:00 Condoms Everywhere

38:44 Lacrosse Rant

40:32 Oz Joins Choir

42:15 Fast Pace & Prank Peak

43:16 Eugene Levy Dad Moments

44:48 Warm Apple Pie Scene

50:31 Nadia & Webcam Fallout

01:00:53 Kevin Sucks as Friend

01:03:52 Oz Chooses Love

01:05:47 What Even Is the Pact

01:06:32 Prom Punchable Energy

01:06:51 The Band at the Prom

01:07:44 Kevin Loses It

01:12:19 Stifler's Mom Debate

01:15:48 Band Camp Michelle

01:21:25 Does It Still Pass

01:27:11 Webcam Time Capsule

01:29:35 Unrated Cut Trivia

01:34:23 Wrap Up & 200 Episodes

01:38:20 Listener Questions Finale

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Dan, Manny, & Billy share their Nostalgic memories about the mall, specifically their mall Roosevelt Field on Long Island and they put it to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

Yeah, it's like, "Where do you live?" "Uh, well, it used to be Modell's."
-Dan Dissinger

This is a special Nostalgic Reflections with all three longtime friends digging into the vanishing malls in the U.S., their memories of hanging out at The Roosevelt Field Mall, some of their favorite stores and some of the most ridiculous ones, how the food court free samples could be gathered into a meal, and how abandoned malls are being turned into apartments. Manny also tells a crazy story about being robbed at the Roosevelt Field mall movie theater and Dan tells a harrowing story about someone trying on hats in Macy’s for hours.

The guys also go off on some hilarious tangents about Christmas and Hanukkah, gifting a star to someone, Dan sending his mom to buy the self-titled Slipknot album, getting baked and doing holiday shopping, and this is all going on as the NY Knicks are mounting the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history (198. 🏀 Nostalgia Test Mini: Reaction to The Knicks’ 29-Point Playoff Comeback).

So, call up your closets friends, put on your baggiest jeans, your long-sleeved shirt under your short-sleeved shirt, your newest hat, and lace up your cleanest kicks, because it’s time to chill at the Roosevelt Field Mall all day long.

You can read Dan’s short essay on the Substack episode post.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Mall Episode Kickoff

00:21 Hacky Sack Banter

01:48 Roosevelt Field Memories

02:41 Malls Then & Now

04:15 Source Mall Design

05:46 Mall Apartments Talk

08:27 Mall Food & Hangouts

13:42 Catholic Store Tangent

17:24 Back to the 90s Era

17:34 Movie Theater Nostalgia

20:06 Store List Electronics

20:46 Sharper Image Vibes

21:19 Engraved Gifts & Flasks

22:03 RadioShack Panic

22:52 Mall Sports Memorabilia

23:37 Things Remembered Scams

23:58 Naming a Star

25:55 Museum Company Oddities

26:42 Papyrus & Strip Malls

27:13 Mall Restaurants & Clubs

28:34 Basement Record Stores

29:49 CD Cover Shock Stories

31:38 Bookstores

33:22 Why Malls Mattered

33:56 Macy's Hat Odyssey

35:04 Game Break Chaos

36:08 Mall Memories & Mischief

39:23 Wrap Up & Sign Off

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On this Nostalgia Test Mini episode, Dan, Manny, & Billy react to & celebrate The NY Knicks’ historic NBA Finals game 4 comeback and put their sports memories to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.”
-Billy D’Elia

On June 10th, 2026, while Dan, Manny, & Billy were recording the Major League & Mall Memoriesepisodes, The New York Knicks were mounting the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. This episode is an immediate reaction to that win. The guys talk about their conflicting emotions and relationship to The Knicks since they were kids, how Dan hasn’t watched a Knick game since the dreaded Patrick Ewing finger roll debacle, what it’s like suffering as a fan, and Billy unearths a crazy Mineola-New York Knicks connection.

And the episode then goes off the Nostalgia Test Podcast rails (per usual) and the guys talk about diner fights, The World Cup, celebrity fans, The new Meet the Parents, sports fandom and front runners and all the nepo team owners. Dan, Manny, and Billy cover a ton of stuff in under 30 minutes and blurt out all forms of the word f***so many times that they should get an award.

So, put on your favorite NBA jersey, turn up those NY accents, and shout the word f*** at the top of your lungs, because this is a NY celebration.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Knicks Shock Comeback

00:22 Breaking Down the Final Play

00:57 Why This Team Hooks Fans

01:45 San Antonio Collapse Fallout

02:09 Knicks Trauma & History

04:10 Brunson Heart & Doubters

05:56 Cautious Optimism & Choking Fears

06:46 Fans Loyalty & Frontrunners

08:17 Suffering Makes Winning Sweet

09:57 Celebrities Courtside Debate

11:13 Real Fans Versus Bandwagons

12:01 Celebrity Courtside Talk

12:20 Meet the Fockers Sequel

13:00 Why the Original Worked

13:25 Recording & Episode Plans

15:14 Knicks Nostalgia & Curses

16:02 Dolan Drama & Nepo Owners

19:04 World Cup & US Soccer

20:14 LeBron vs Jordan Rant

20:59 Beer League Podcast Idea

21:49 Friend Group Stories Wrap

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the American Gladiators franchise to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“It'd be a lot more American if they walked in the ring and just shot each other.”
-Billy D’Elia

While this episode was being recorded, the orange lunatic who’s technically our “president” was building a UFC octagon on the front lawn of The White House, which was ultimately a disaster (F Joe Rogan). We all should’ve seen the free-fall of America coming in the late 80s when we were all watching American Gladiators on TV. This episode attempts to figure out what this show is, why were people into it, and why was it resurrected, twice! That’s right, there is currently a new version with two seasons hosted by The Miz. Oh, and the first season of the 2026 version WAS FILMED IN FRANCE!?

Now, all credit goes to each and every gladiator that was on this show because in 1989 they were treated like trash. Safety wasn’t a thing, people were being knocked out, and gladiators were being forced to compete injured. Watching the “evolution” of American Gladiators is so interesting, because as the series continued the only thing that got updated were the games and the arena. They made it bigger and got rid of the cardboard cutout audience members. That’s right! They did that. At the same time, the gladiators remained overworked, injured, and forced to literally fight people like they were circus animals in an underground fight club.

This episode travels along a zig-zag path to get the controversial conclusion of the 2026 episode they watched, how The Miz is just screaming in people’s faces, some of the best knockouts, faceplants, and announcer quotes, all the way to the guys talking about how they need a 100% win for an episode because this is killing their souls.

So, grab your American flag bandanas, an oversized tank top, scream at the top of your lungs for no reason, and kick your best friend in the face, because it’s time to talk American Gladiators!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 American Gladiators Setup

01:16 Show Format Challenge

02:18 Main Era Gladiators

03:20 Reboots & Hosts

05:34 Saturday TV Memories

07:44 Early Seasons Chaos

08:47 Games Evolve Over Time

10:17 Joust & Judge Bits

11:18 Reality TV Before Reality

13:12 Behind the Scenes Grind

14:48 Brutal Interviews &Trauma

17:33 Downfall & Exploitation

19:11 Injuries & Rule Nonsense

24:09 America Culture Context

25:38 Does It Pass Nostalgia

26:51 Competition Show Landscape

32:07 Steroids & Wild Stories

35:41 Trash TV Reboot Setup

36:50 Peak Games And 1996

40:10 Rewatch Reality Check

40:25 Hogan Ali Reboot

41:47 Schlock Backstories

43:00 Bad Names Bad Vibes

44:12 Water Hazards

50:32 Why It Failed

51:54 Miz Era Rant

54:45 Finale Disqualification

57:35 Filmed in France

01:06:06 Fixing the Format

01:11:22 Nostalgia Verdict

01:15:26 Next Episode Pick

01:17:10 Major League Storytime

01:19:25 Wrap Up & Plugs

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Manny & Billy go head-to-head in the first Nostalgia Test Quiz Show—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Please neuter your pets.”
-Billy D'Elia

On this special episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast, Dan puts Manny & Billy up against each other in the new Nostalgia Test Quiz Show ™. Dan did a ton of work, research, and probably still got some of this wrong, and yet it was a ton of fun. Manny & Billy answer questions about movies, music, the podcast’s history, sports, and food. Find out how many times the guys said the word f*** on episode 185. Twinkie Anniversary, if either Manny or Billy have had Dino Nuggets within the last year, and how many baseball players have killed a bird?

There are so many more ridiculously hilarious moments on the episode that you’ll want to invite the podcast to come host a Quiz Show Night at your next party, reunion, online gathering, and even baby shower, just like Billy said.

So, grab your favorite nerds, drinks, and snacks and see if you can out score Manny & Billy.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Game Show Kickoff

01:03 Rules and Scoring

02:00 Who Goes First

03:09 Wheel Setup and Categories

04:14 Movie Scores Challenge

06:23 Nostalgic Food All Play

12:25 Music Hits Trivia

13:59 Worst First Pitch

17:23 Podcast F Word Count

19:01 DuckTales Crossover

19:36 90s Movie Output Quiz

22:20 Bird Killed By Pitch

24:27 Podcast Guest Stats

27:14 SNL Bans Trivia

28:14 Most Downloaded Episode

30:28 Discontinued Fast Food

36:18 Fresh Prince Aunt Viv

37:10 AFV Bob Saget Years

39:36 Final Spins Countdown

42:28 Biggest Movie Flop

44:09 Deadly Toys And Prices

47:14 Winner Wrap Up

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Dan didn't do a soundcheck because he's dumb, so his mic sounds like it's episode 1!

Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Steve Herrera to put the 1994 Pure Moods CD to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“This music is at a very unsuccessful orgy.”
-Dan Dissinger

Oh. My. God! If anyone can describe the mood of this episode, please email thenostalgiatest@gmail.com, because wow. There’s really not a language to understand how Pure Moods from 1994 even begins to make sense as music, as an album, and how it went basically triple platinum. Maybe it’s the aura of Kenny G, or the mysteriousness of Enya that creates the “pure” in Pure Moods. It could be the intimate energy of “Lily Was Here” which is on the Saxuality album that creates the mood that Pure Moods was trying to infuse in our 1994 existences. Who really knows, and Dan, Manny, & Steve actually never get to the bottom of this 90s existential portal, and would it even matter it they did?

One thing for sure is this album wormed its way into our brains when we fell asleep on the couch and woke up at three o’clock in the morning wondering why the hell Tubular Bells was playing and why were we scared out of our minds. Maybe Steve is right that this album was being played on a loop at some random orgy in the middle of Sedona. Or Manny is right and this is the soundtrack to our mom’s housecleaning and is the album for crazy Aunts with crystals. There’s a chance Dan’s right and this is the suburban psychedelic CD that adults played when they had too many Zimas and Bacardi Breezers, and that one leftover hippie neighbor pulls a crumpled-up joint they confiscated from their kid the other day so they can all relive their naked-Woodstock-summer-of-love glory days before waking up the next day to sell insurance.

Either way, Pure Moods from 1994 is a nostalgic phenomenon that baffles our hosts and their longtime friend.

So, fire up some incense, stare into the middle distance contemplating the 5th dimension, and light a movie’s love scene worth of candles because you’re about to get into the mood, Pure Moods with The Nostalgia Test Podcast.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Pure Moods Setup

00:37 Infomercial Vibes

01:23 Movie Soundtrack Talk

02:24 Album Origins Explained

02:56 Who Bought This

04:03 Sales Numbers Shock

04:56 Saxuality Discovery

06:24 Yoga or Orgies

07:32 Return to Innocence Credits

10:14 Moms and Crystal Aunts

11:36 The Infomercial Copy

13:16 Pure Moods Festival Idea

14:16 Kenny G and Pure Moods

14:35 Serial Killer Soundtrack Jokes

15:23 Billys Podcast Sacrifice

16:51 Robert Palmer Dare

18:15 Blink Album Comparison

19:21 Wheel of Bad Movies

20:01 Does It Pass Nostalgia

21:01 Best Tracks Debate

22:14 Three AM Infomercial Vibes

24:10 Wrap Up and Plugs

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Dan, Manny, & Billy report on Gen Z’s recent obsession with Hacky Sacks, their journeys to find them in the wild, and they put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I don't ever remember buying a sack, but I always knew I had a sack. And then you would just, like, play sack, and then the sack would go into someone's pocket, and then you would have that sack. It was like, Dan, you compared it to, like, a lighter. Yeah. Like, did you ever buy that lighter?”
|-Manny Coelho

A few weeks ago, Manny called up Dan to tell him that Hacky Sacks were back. He was seeing kids playing with them in the neighborhood, his nephew asked him if he knew what they were, and then there was a random hacky sack in his sister’s basement. All signs were pointing to the resurgence of this stoner activity (shoutout Bajas) by Gen Z so Manny, Billy, & Dan went looking for them in stores (check out the journey on Instagram) and two out of three of the hosts found them!

This episode is like a late-night hack session, there’s no logic, it’s random, there’s a lost sense of time, and in the end, it never was about hacky sack at all. It’s just about hanging out with your friends. The guys talk about Spencer’s Gifts, how Gen Z is messing up hacky sack, the game of Combat, playing catch, Pods, Magic the Gathering, the drinking game Asshole, and so much more.

Oh! And just like any good shroom trip, the guys somehow verbally wander full circle back to hacky sacks and finally figure out why hacky sacks are back. Not to spoil anything, but it’s all Ryan Gosling’s fault.

So, put on your baggiest jeans or corduroy pants, put on a beanie no matter the temperature, grab at least 3 friends, and get hackin, because this episode is classic Nostalgia Test fun.

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00:00 Special Report Begins

00:21 Hacky Sack Comeback

01:30 Nephew Sparks Mystery

03:12 Footbag vs Hacky

04:18 How We Learned

07:11 Where to Buy One

08:22 Mall Store Nostalgia

10:40 Three Day Hunt

13:47 Gen Z Hacky Trends

16:56 Will It Last

18:52 Next Nostalgia Wave

21:10 Pogs Memories Return

22:22 Pogs Comeback Theory

23:15 DIY Merch Ideas

23:58 Snap Bracelet Nostalgia

25:02 Hacky Sack Reality Check

28:23 The Movie that Sparked The Trend

30:13 Frisbee and Simple Fun

31:09 Playing Catch Memories

33:32 Backyard Live Game Night

35:24 Asshole Card Game Rules

38:26 Wrap Up and Callouts

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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome Actor, Producer, and Musician Alisa Reyes to discuss how she went from being on Nickelodeon’s All That, to evolving into a high-powered multi-hyphenate talent, and being the voice of LaCienega Boulevardez on the award-winning show The Proud Family.

“It is all about uplifting humanity during Mother Earth's ascension right now, and we just gotta ride this wave gracefully, and we all gotta just stay connected and keep uplifting the vibration of humanity [...] that's why we all do what we do.”
-Alisa Reyes

This is a special episode of Nostalgia 101, because Alisa Reyes has been part of so many of the pop-culture moments in all our lives, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her time on All That, Teen NBC’s One World, what it’s like to keep evolving and transitioning so successfully in such an ever-changing industry, and her recent time on the award-winning show The Proud Family.

We also got to hear about some of the fun things she’s been able to do, like being on Celebrity Family Feud with Soleil Moon Frye, Keke Palmer, Paula Jai Parker, and Kyla Pratt, to face Salt-N-Pepa and Kid 'n Play, producing documentaries like The Orange Years and Butterfly in the Sky, being on Reading Rainbow, and what it was like to be on one of the most unhinged soap operas ever, Passions.

The guys also got to ask some fun Nostalgia Test Podcast pop-culture questions, and Alisa reveals that she watched a very random sitcom that floored Dan because he’s never heard anyone, ANYONE, say they watched this show.

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Alisa Reyes is a born and raised New Yorker who is Irish, Italian and Dominican and now resides in California. She is known for her role on Nickelodeon's "All That" as a series regular season (1-3) & season 11 where she played herself and multiple roles.

Alisa is also a series regular on the Emmy & NAACP Award Winning Disney Plus cartoon "The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder" with new episodes airing now. Alisa plays the bossy, but oh so lovable "La Cienega Boulevardez". You can also check out Alisa as "Lacienega" on Disney's "Broken Karaoke" & "Theme Song Take Over".

She has also starred in NBC's "One World" as the Cuban-born entrepreneur of the group. Peter Engel created the TNBC show. Alisa received the coveted Hollywood Young Star Award for her role of Marci Blake in "One World". Thinking you may recognize her from some other show? Well check out her credits on "Without A Trace" (CBS), "Strong Medicine" (LIFETIME), "NYPD Blue" (ABC), "ER" (NBC), as well as the controversial Trina on "Boston Public" (FOX) and "Six Feet Under" (HBO) and on the Emmy nominated PBS series "The American Family", portraying the younger Vangie. The list is endless, with lots more to come. Alisa was also on NBCs "Passions", where she joined the cast as the beautiful and exotic singer Sydney Valentine causing nothing but heartache for the lovelorn super couple Chad and Whitney, but also making her mark as a strong recording artist. She also was a recurring on CBS's "The Bold & the Beautiful" as the sassy Ginger.

Check out Alisa's latest film "Sisters" written and directed by Jahmar Hill. She plays the role of Elise in this crime/thriller airing currently on BET and BET Plus. You can also see Alisa star in "Break Even" which is out now. The film is written by CJ Walley and directed by Shane Stanley. This will be Alisa's 4th project with Shane Stanley. Alisa plays Rosie in the film. "Break Even" is an action, adventure, love story you will not want to miss.

Alisa also starred in films such as "Daze", "The Biz" and "FreezerBurn"to name a few. Along with other films such as "A Trip to the Dark Side" and "My Trip Back to the Dark Side" directed by Shane Stanely. Alisa is also in a film called "Heavenly Deposit" which is supported by The Dove Foundation as the role of Jenny. You can also make it a movie night and watch her movie "Players" she stars in with Freddie Rodriguez. Along with her latest documentary that she is producing alongside Scott Barber and Bill Parks starring as herself called "The Orange Years" about 80s & 90s Nickelodeon nostalgia which is out on Hulu and most platforms. You can also see Alisa in a documentary called "Butterfly in the Sky" which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix

Alisa's latest music single " Back & Forth" featuring and produced by Linnie King Twigg and mixed & mastered by DJ EVIL DEE, along with her single "Sexy Hot" are now available on all media platforms through TuneCore, iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify and more. Alisa prior to her solo music career was in a girls group called "3G's" signed with Hollywood Records. The group had a song on "The Princess Diaries Soundtrack" called "Second Chance".

Follow Alisa on socials at @alisareyes
Website: AlisaReyes.Com

Approximate Rundown

00:00 Back to School Intro

01:54 Meet Elisa Reyes

03:00 New York Roots

04:13 Elisa’s Career Snapshot

05:50 All That Origins

08:39 Auditions and Set School

10:46 Mom’s Support System

13:13 Parenting and Balance

16:03 From All That to One World

20:28 Big Roles and Industry Legends

22:17 Winning An Award for One World

24:22 Voice Acting and Self Tapes

31:17 Proud Family Reboot and Relevance

34:37 Celebrity Family Feud Stories

36:43 Blossom Hats Influence

38:47 Soap Opera Wildness

42:29 Reading Rainbow Memories

47:16 Nickelodeon Nostalgia Shift

49:02 Phones Algorithms Parenting

51:55 Social Media Cringe Culture

55:07 Cartoon Universe Picks

57:46 90s Fashion Comeback

59:38 TGIF Favorites Trauma TV

01:03:06 Kids Shows Vibes Wrap

01:05:10 Plugs Farewell Outro

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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Steve Herrera to put The Delta Force (1986) & Sidekicks (1992) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I feel like we were fed a pack of fucking lies as kids.”-Manny Coelho

In honor of Chuck Norris’ life, the boys decided to do a double feature of his movies and, oh boy, not so sure if this was a good idea. The Delta Force & Sidekicks are examples of two very different parts of Chuck Norris’ career, the mass-explosions-fighting-stereotyped-bad-guys one-liners-guns-guns-roundhouse-kick film and the “comedy”-making-fun-of-marginalized-groups-stereotyped-characters-weird-sexual-undertones-one-liners-what-is-the-plot movies. Sure, Dan & Manny could have done a really good movie of Chuck Norris’ like Lone Wolf McQuade, but is that even good?

Dan, Manny, & Steve try to figure out what these two movies are actually about, they wrestle with the fact that our collective nostalgia for the 80s and 90s is possibly clouding the social judgement of what’s actually good from our childhoods, and Dan lays down the law about the Nostalgia content creator community. They also take down gym teachers, tell a funny story of actual quicksand at their high school in Mineola, and try to deal with the high amount of racism that these two movies seem to be able to pack in for some reason.

Also, what they hell is The Delta Force even about? Is Sidekicks a mass hallucination, Joe Piscopo (that's all that needs to be said), and why is the dad character in Sidekicks one of the most useless characters in cinema history. The guys give major props to the late great Jonathan Brandis for acting his ass off and they name the true sidekick of Sidekicks.

So, grab a plate of scrambled eggs a la The Delta Force, prepare for some intense hallucinations, breathe deeply, and set some bricks on fire because this might be the episode that destroys the guys’ will

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Chuck Norris Double Feature

01:04 Steve Herrera Returns

04:15 Why This Episode Exists

08:02 Martial Arts Movie Tangents

10:11 Starting With Sidekicks

10:23 Brandis and Cast Breakdown

12:16 Plot Summary and Stats

13:03 Karate Kid Comparison

13:47 Ninjas and 90s Trends

14:17 Dreams Hallucinations and Asthma

17:59 No Plot No Payoff

20:09 Racism and Piscopo Rants

22:40 Random Scenes and Bikers

26:46 Gym Teachers Then vs Now

28:21 Training Montage and Tournament Logic

29:20 Stunt Doubles and Ending Twist

31:49 Nineties Parenting Logic

32:27 Wheelchair Kid Mystery

33:16 Dream Theory Spiral

34:20 Chuck Norris Cameo

34:35 Announcers Roast Session

36:28 Piscopo Cartoon Villain

38:05 Weird Sidekick Love Arc

40:30 Tournament Brick Chaos

42:48 Bizarre Production Trivia

44:32 Nostalgia Test Verdicts

50:32 Switching to Delta Force

50:48 Cannon Films Breakdown

53:20 Delta Force Plot Madness

54:45 Racist Stereotypes Talk

57:34 Sweatiest Plane Hijack

01:03:07 Rocket Bike WTF

01:04:30 Motorcycle Missile Reveal

01:05:50 Sharing the Clip Chaos

01:06:20 Extras Steal the Show

01:07:42 Missing Subtitles Confusion

01:09:57 Cotton Field and Plot Holes

01:14:21 Mannequin Death Effects

01:17:34 Reporters and Training Plane

01:20:23 Ratings and Real Story

01:23:49 Behind the Scenes Trivia

01:25:45 Listener Reactions and Memories

01:27:23 Chuck Norris Jokes

01:31:31 Does It Pass the Test

01:38:19 Wrap Up and Plugs

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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Meghan Nolan to put the 1996 Pauly Shore Stephen Baldwin “comedy” Bio-Dome to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Dude, could you think of a worse person to get high with than Pauly Shore? Like, there is literally no one that I would rather less get high with than Pauly Shore. 'Cause I would be like, "Dude, shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up." Could you imagine that, dude?”
-Billy D’Elia

Dear Nostalgia Testers, this is the episode that almost broke the podcast. The guys decided to put their fate in The Wheel of Pauly Shore and was given the task of putting Bio-Dome to the test, and boy was it a huge... well. This movie defines the major issues with the 90s and why Manny talks about 80s cheese vs 90s trash. This movie seems like it was written by AI but was instead written by three people. That’s right?! It took three people to write these lines that Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin literally fart out for 90 minutes.

This movie sets the bar lower than low for men and is an insult to any and all men. The so-called jokes use sexual assault as a punchline, there’s a Nazi salute that happens as all these morons go into the bio-dome, homophobia, and more badly developed body humor and horror than a David Cronenberg film. Dan, Manny, Billy, and Meghan go through some deep self-reflection starting with shame, shame that they all saw this movie, some more than 5 times, denial that they thought it was ever good, anger that this movie was even made, and acceptance that this is why they do this podcast.

Dan creates a Bio-Dome “Would You Rather” game, and let’s just say someone would rather wear a diaper for a week than watch Bio-Dome.

So, take something really strong to calm yourself down, gather all your Pauly Shore movies and adoration, light a huge dumpster fire, and join The Nostalgia Test Podcast as we attempt to erase this part of the 90s from existence.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Welcome Back Meghan Nolan

01:11 Brain Rot Title Sequence

02:16 First Time Watching Bio-Dome

05:08 Mall Theater Memories

07:16 Forced Into Bio-Dome

09:45 How Was This Made

11:38 Pauly Shore Career Context

13:22 Writers and Director Breakdown

15:22 No One to Root For

19:12 Gross-Out Humor and Bad Acting

26:43 Problematic Jokes and Garbage World

27:43 What Even Is the Bio-Dome

29:51 Breaking Into Bio-Dome

31:07 Kids React to the Chaos

32:24 Problematic Jokes and Nazis

32:44 Carrot Scene Confusion

34:44 Sudden Fame Makes No Sense

36:26 Cameos and Bad One Liners

37:20 Sensors and Alarm Logic

38:36 Real Bio-Dome Documentary

41:06 Yogurt Lines and Sexism

43:20 Baldwin Overacting Rant

46:20 Flashbacks and Dog Shaving

47:03 Whip-Its and SPAM Meltdown

50:50 Goofy Movie Nostalgia Detour

54:25 The Key Escape Plot Hole

56:40 Party Trash the Dome

58:54 Terrible Band Mystery

59:08 Bug Room Chaos

01:00:39 Cameos And Characters

01:01:42 Ending Makes No Sense

01:02:51 Would You Rather Gauntlet

01:12:51 Raw Eggs And Swing Life

01:16:23 Final Verdict Pop Culture Mistake

01:24:55 Wrap Up And Earth Day

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Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson for the final episode of the Metallica Eras journey, The Legacy Era: Death Magnetic, Hardwired...to Self-Destruct, & 72 Seasons and put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“That's an interesting comparison, Metallica to The Beatles [...] The Beatles, depending on how you count them, were only around for, like, six or eight years, right? And they were hyper prolific. They put out all their shit, and that was basically Metallica from however you wanna measure it, from, from Kill 'Em All up to Black or even through Justice, right? They cranked out just, like, absolute pinnacle, God-level material. But instead of, you know, tearing each other down and going off and doing their own thing, they just decided to stick around.”
-Jeremy Madson

Dan, Billy, & Jeremy talk about the most recent albums of Metallica’s long and confusing career, Death Magnetic (2008), Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), and 72 Seasons (2023). They try to figure out why Metallica made these albums, if they should’ve stopped after Death Magnetic, Metallica’s consistent cover art fails since Load, and why does Metallica insist on recording songs longer than 3.5 minutes at this point. Is Death Magnetics’ mixing really a problem, especially after Saint Anger or is it just some bullst to complain about? Their conversation inevitably returns to the influence of Lars on the band’s trajectory after the death of Cliff Burton and how the band might have imploded anyway if Cliff didn’t die. At the end of the episode, and this is an epic one so hang on and hangout, the guys give their individual rankings of all the studio albums from worst to best (minus LuLu, Garage Inc, & the live albums) and Jeremy creates an aggregate scoring of all 11 albums.

We hope you enjoy this final episode. Grab your concert T’s, your closets Metal friends, push yourself through the pit, and let’s scream our heads off together. Come chill!

Listen to the other Metallica Eras Episodes:

136:🤘Metallica’s Thrash Era w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson
1. 🤘Metallica's MTV Era: The Black Album, Load, & Reload
1. 🤘Metallica's Saint Anger & Some Kind of Monster Documentary Era: How Metallica Almost Died

Listen to the episode that started it all:

1. 🤘Metallica's the Black Album w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Pre Show Setup

00:23 Planning The Format

01:50 Ranking Metallica Albums

02:55 Zoom Tech and Sweater Talk

04:21 Legacy Era Intro

05:55 Skipping Lulu

06:51 Release Timeline Shift

09:38 Metallica As Corporation

11:28 Death Magnetic Relief

13:13 Rick Rubin and Album Length

16:45 Bob Rock Debate

19:34 Death Magnetic Track Takes

26:24 Unforgiven Three Debate

31:07 Production Loudness War

33:13 Producer Pop Quiz

33:48 Fidelman and Death Magnetic

34:24 Death Magnetic Nostalgia Test

35:53 Unforgiven III S&M2 Gem

36:30 Hardwired Facts and Setup

37:48 Double Album Debate

38:42 Cover Art Roast Session

40:27 Hardwired Track Highlights

45:13 Filler Songs and Titles

46:48 Every Song Gets a Video

50:52 Kirk Riffs Lost and Aging Band

52:52 Hardwired Nostalgia Verdicts

56:12 72 Seasons Stats and Awards

57:50 72 Seasons Cover and Anxiety

59:23 Song Titles and Vocal Critique

01:01:57 Lux Aeterna and NWOBHM

01:03:27 Riffs Tease Then Stop

01:05:08 Justice Tone Fan Remix

01:06:36 Why Make New Albums

01:09:34 Mustaine Stays in Metallica

01:10:45 Fixing Metallica Song Lengths

01:12:21 Cliff Bob Rock and Decline

01:13:44 Bands That Still Deliver

01:15:34 Radiohead as a Counterexample

01:16:19 Jason Rob and Lars Control

01:18:36 Do We Need New Albums

01:23:26 72 Seasons Live vs Studio

01:27:43 Meh Verdict and Listener Qs

01:31:47 Kirk Hammett Respect Debate

01:38:42 Ranking the Discography Begins

01:41:22 Reload Roasted

01:42:27 Ranking Number Nine

01:43:58 Hardwired Cover Jokes

01:46:59 Sevens and Sixes

01:48:42 Death Magnetic Cutoff

01:55:05 Black Album Line

01:59:09 Kill Em All at Four

02:01:07 Top Three Debate

02:05:41 Justice vs Puppets

02:11:03 Aggregate Scores Revealed

02:14:49 Series Wrap Up

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Dan, Manny, & Billy rank the stereotypical top 5 Rock bands of all time and put them to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“We're numb to everything, including like extreme things that are bad, and also great things [...] You see something great and you're just like, oh, whatever, you know? And it's like, there's pure artists going on and you don't even give a fuck because you're just scrolling to the next thing and that sucks in a way.”
-Manny Coelho

The Nostalgia Test boys challenge their musical fortitude by trying to rank from best to worst The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Queen. They dig deep to explain each one of their takes, which no doubt are going to make a lot of people angry, share some of the funniest memories of listening to Pink Floyd’s Ummagumma, and how that particular album served as a “test” to see if people could hang. One thing they can all agree on is their placement of The Rolling Stones and hold on to your butts (as Samuel L. Jackson’s ill-fated Jurassic Park character famously said) because they truly don’t care what anyone thinks about their opinions.

So, grab your headphones, get comfortable on some inflatable furniture, turn on the black light, and get ready to be transported by the largest wave of nostalgia in the podcast universe.

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00:00 Sugar Crash Intro

01:28 Group Chat Chaos

03:07 Ranking Rules Setup

03:20 Number Five Rolling Stones

04:43 Stones Controversy Talk

07:29 Number Four Picks

11:03 Beatles Debate Deep Dive

13:40 Number Three Led Zeppelin

20:00 Rock Genre Tangent

24:02 Number Two Queen Praise

28:50 Pink Floyd at Two

31:26 Number One Queen Stories

36:59 Freddie Mercury Mythos

37:54 Content Overload Numbness

38:39 Phone Free Concerts

40:08 Dance Fear Meme Culture

42:42 Studio 54 Then Now

45:12 Pink Floyd Takes Top Spot

47:58 Deep Cut Floyd Albums

49:05 Umma Gumma Trip Stories

54:17 Friends Rankings Rundown

58:53 Honorable Mentions Debates

01:01:49 Modern Bands Live Shows

01:09:06 Wrap Up and Next Episodes

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Dan shares a Nostalgic Reflection on The Cranberries’ 1993 hit “Dreams.”

“Dreams is like a signal and electric shock, awakening the mind, body, and spirit so that we're prepared to receive a new energy that's going to shatter the mundanity of our lives.”
-Dan Dissinger

Dan starts a new series on The Nostalgia Test Podcast called “Nostalgic Reflections.” These will be solo episodes about very personal connections, curiosities, and thoughts about the hosts’ pop culture pasts. On the first Nostalgic Reflection Dan reads an essay about the song “Dreams” by The Cranberries and the transcendent power of lead singer/lyricist Dolores O’Riordan’s voice. He talks about the timeless energy of the music, how it’s soundtrack magic, and when he specifically loves to listen to this song. He also gets philosophical about dreams and how they remind us all to embrace the unknown.

You can read Dan’s essay here on Substack.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Welcome to Nostalgic Reflections

00:39 From TikToks to Longform

01:43 Why Dreams Transcends Nostalgia

04:17 Lyrics and Rock Bottom Shift

05:36 Dolores Voice and Timelessness

06:32 6 AM Bus Listening Ritual

07:55 How the Song Unfolds

10:03 Dreams as a Film Opening

12:03 Being Open to Premonitions

13:40 Host Reflection and Thanks

15:18 More Episodes and Call to Action

16:15 Final Tribute and Goodbye

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put 8 oldies from the 50s & 60s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“The fact that [“The Twist”] goes on for more than a minute boggles my mind because at weddings usually it's in a mix of oldies. Right? [...] So imagine twisting over the whole length of this song.”
-Manny Coelho

This is a fun look back at the oldies from the 50s and 60s that filled the streets of the boys’ black parties (also, are block parties only a NY thing?), weddings, family BBQs, and their homes. It’s music that was playing daily on 101.1 FM on Long Island. The songs that Dan, Manny, and Billy put rank and put to the test are, Bobby Darin’s “Splish Splash,” Little Richard’s “Rip It Up,” The Four Tops’ “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” Aretha Franklin’s “Think,” The Supremes’ “Baby Love,” The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby,” Sinatra’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and Chubby Checker’s “The Twist.” They also talk about some honorable mentions, their favorite cocktails, mob movies and the music that made them so memorable, and more block party talk.

This is an episode that opens a whole new part of The Nostalgia Test Podcast because these are songs that were popular way before any of the hosts were born, so can these be nostalgic? Is nostalgia period specific for the individual? This episode answers these questions with a lot of reflections on family and those free concerts in the part that if you were from Long Island your parents dragged you to during the summer. Sometimes there were fireworks, sometimes there were drunken adults dancing the lindy with each other, and most times there was a collection of Igloo coolers being carried with folding chairs and blankets.

See, these songs create a time capsule of both the moment they were released and the moments of childhood for kids from the 80s and 90s.

So, grab your most comfortable folding chairs, a chill group of friends, set up in the street out front on your block, crack a few domestic beers, and wait to be called in when it’s too late. This is a good one.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Oldies Episode Kickoff

00:16 Sweatin Headband Debate

00:47 Podcast Intro and Setup

01:27 Why 50s 60s Oldies

05:43 Songs List Breakdown

10:38 Ranking Rules Begin

10:43 Number Eight Picks

14:19 Twist Wedding Memories

17:02 Number Seven and Block Parties

23:25 Number Six Sinatra Talk

27:06 Cocktails and Martini Tangent

29:50 Number Five Starts Baby Love

30:10 Baby Love Debate

32:34 Top Four Begins

32:47 Rip It Up Reactions

37:08 Little Richard Lyrics Lore

40:07 Top Three Rankings

42:42 Four Tops at Number Two

48:30 Aretha and Ronettes Number One

52:36 Honorable Mentions

55:36 Mob Movie Music Tangent

58:46 Wrap Up and Block Parties

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Dan, Manny, & Billy give their honest opinions on the slew of reboot, remake, and legacy sequel slop and rumors, and they put it all to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I feel like as a society, we just went back in time anyway, and [...] should we be happy about it? Like there's so many things that are happening that are like from our era, like, Brittany Spears got arrested for DUI [we’re] back at war with the Middle East. I mean, like, we're in the nineties. Even the government wanted to be nostalgic. I think what I'm going to say, I wanna blame us for this.”
-Manny Coelho

If you’ve been a longtime listener to the pod then you know the boys’ opinion on reboots, and they really don’t veer away from their absolute hatred and confusion of the reboot craze and legacy sequels that aren’t Top Gun 2: Maverick. They react to the news of reboots for Starship Troopers and Faces of Death, and then Billy gives a brief and honest breakdown of the 2025 reboot of Youngbloods. They comes the endless legacy sequel rumors and news. They question the logic for a Demolition Man 2, Face/Off 2, Heat 2, Riddick 4, Toy Story 5, another Conan the Barbarian, Predator w/ Schwarzenegger, and why not do a legacy sequel for one of the most unhinged 80s action movies ever made Commando.

Days of Thunder legacy sequel anyone? This one causes the guys to pause and think about what Tom Cruise would be able to do in this film, what’s the big stunt, and Dan has a suggestion for Mr. Cruise.

Then the guys try to figure out how William Shatner got so famous being so mediocre, Dan gives an energetic F-you monologue to Gene Simmons and then graces everyone with his rendition of the Different World theme song because, that’s right, they’re producing a sequel series! Why not, right.

And while we’re at it, let’s make a confusing to figure out when it would start Man on Fire Series. If Hollywood is listening (or is interested at all) Billy is ready to help write and produce the Ghost Rider movie we all deserved.

So, grab your nerdiest friends to debate this bucket of reboot vomit, make a pitcher of Long Island Iced Teas (oh, it’s that sort of episode), and rage with The Nostalgia Test Podcast!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Dan & Billy Remember Snot

01:17 Nostalgia Test Returns

03:37 Kids These Days’ Music

04:25 Arnold Sequel Rumors

06:43 Commando vs Conan Debate

09:59 Days of Thunder Sequel

15:04 Franchise Kings Talk

18:11 Starship Troopers Reboot

21:34 Ghost Rider Redemption

23:05 Face/Off 2 Why

25:02 Demolition Man 2 Talk

29:08 Heat 2 Casting News

31:09 Long Movies Need Breaks

32:01 Heat Two Backlash

32:57 Jackass and Social Media

35:56 Youngblood Reboot Debate

38:33 Scary Movie Returns

40:44 Faces of Death Remake

43:38 Riddick Four and Fast

48:25 Shatner Goes Metal

50:23 Different World Sequel

52:02 Man on Fire Series

54:25 Rock Hall Gatekeeping

55:55 Toy Story Five Tablet

01:03:06 Wrap Up and Goodbye

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Dan, Manny, & Billy celebrate the anniversary of the Twinkie by putting this classic snack to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“The literal first ingredient is sugar, even before flour.”
-Billy D’Elia

The food episodes are back with a vengeance as the boys test their childhood and stomachs with the Twinkie. So many god memories, so many tangents, and let’s not forget Billy’s kickass hat, “IMMIGRANTS MAKE AMERICA GREAT!” Because the f***in do! The guys talk about the possibly poisonous ingredients, what it was like top track Twinkles down, how Hostess was taken over by the Mexican company Bimbo, and the history of Twinkies being filled with banana cream pre-WWII. Then they eat them, and, well, you’ll have to listen to see the reactions because it’s the greatest reactions to food in the podcast’s history.

They guys also talk about their childhood memories of Entenmann's cakes and chocolate chip cookies, the Ghostbusters Twinkie reference, and they read the results of the online poll. Oh, and wait for a sort of “secret track” to get Dan. Manny, & Billy’s off the mic reactions.

So, grab a tall glass of strawberry milk, stare into the abyss of despair that is 2026, and get ready to go on a gastric nostalgia test journey like no other.

Special shoutout to Beleafer CBD for getting Dan through this episode.

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00:00 Cold Open Chaos

00:17 Twinkie Myth Setup

00:52 Podcast Intro Twinkie Test

01:23 Text Thread vs Podcast

02:07 Vaping Sponsor Tangent

02:35 Why Food Hits Different Now

03:21 Twinkie Obsession Memories

04:04 Ingredients and Dye Rant

05:10 Hunting for Twinkies

08:06 Captain Crunch Mouth Cuts

08:47 Regional Snacks and Mann's

11:09 Entenmann's Cookie Debate

12:24 Ghostbusters Pop Culture

13:32 Twinkie Origin Story Stats

16:43 Bankruptcy and Iconic Junk Food

17:34 Hostess Snack Cake Roll Call

18:07 Snack Cake Throwbacks

18:46 Unwrapping Road Trip Classics

19:18 Shrinkflation And Smell Test

20:02 Recipe Change Reveal

21:16 First Bite Reality Check

23:00 Nutrition Label Shock

24:08 Rant And Better Alternatives

31:03 Instagram Poll Results

34:00 Final Verdict And Aftermath

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Dan & Billy invite Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Meghan Nolan to put the 1988 Nicolas Cage black “comedy” Vampire’s Kiss to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“This is a steaming pile of sht. I hate everything about it. It is not nostalgic for me. You cannot be nostalgic, I'm gonna say it again, about a movie that's about him raping somebody [...] It's not a comedy. It's a film that doesn't even know what it is. It doesn't make me nostalgic about the 80s. It doesn't make me nostalgic about bats. It doesn't make me nostalgic about anything. This is a hard fail. I never wanna see this film again. I'm sad that I watched it.”
-Meghan Nolan*

There’s not really much else to say. Dan & Billy’s guest, Meghan, sums it up pretty well. This “movie” (if you can call it a movie) is an abysmal piece of chaos that should’ve tanked Nicolas Cage’s career, but because of his status as a Coppola in Hollywood he was absolutely fine and was able to continue to run amok forever. In fact, one of the main points in this episode is how it took almost 16 years for Jennifer Beals’ career to recover from Vampire’s Kiss. Sure, she was in the Denzel Washington movie Devil in a Blue Dress in 1995, but her comeback wasn’t until her role in The L-Word in 2004. Yet, Cage was in a string of insane failures and chaotic bullsht since 1988, and he continues to have this momentous acting career, even after 1997's Con Air*. Another movie that should’ve killed his career.

But I digress.

This episode has everything a classic Nostalgia Test episode has, tangents, regrets, jokes, and all the insane laughter about Nic Cages need to have warm yoghurt poured on his toes so her can be “aroused” in a sex scene with Jennifer Beals. Again, this man was allowed to have a career after this! Also, justice for Alva, the poor secretary played by María Conchita Alonso who has to endure being verbally, emotionally, physically, and sexually abused by Peter Loew (Nic Cage) in this abomination of a film.

So, grab your fake plastic vampire teeth, reschedule your appointment with your inappropriate therapist, and brace yourself for one of the most insane breakdowns for a movie so bad that the podcast consensus is they’d rather watch Happy Gilmore 2.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Cold Open Chaos

00:38 Show Intro and Guests

02:43 First Impressions and Memes

03:34 Trailer vs Reality

04:31 Plot Setup and Alva Abuse

05:43 Noir Opening and No Plot

07:15 Bat Scene and Weird Sex

09:28 Accent Rant and Acting Choices

12:07 Office Contract and Harassment

13:52 Therapist and Vampire Teeth

15:57 Club Meet and Pasties Theory

25:47 Nick Cage Trivia Hot Yogurt

28:16 Career Context and No One Said No

31:49 Alva Home Life and Escalation

36:28 Time to Lean Quote

37:38 Bag Soup Confusion

38:48 Blanks and Assault Scene

39:30 Not a Dark Comedy

41:09 Cage Acting Trivia

42:19 Mimes and Street Filming

44:18 Roaches Pigeons Coffin

45:38 Club Murder Breakdown

49:31 Nepotism and Careers

54:02 All in His Head Theory

56:09 Therapy Session Madness

57:35 Reviews and Poll Results

01:02:06 Nostalgia Test Verdicts

01:11:01 Final Wrap and Next Picks

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On this Nostalgia Test Mini episode, Dan, Manny, & Billy spin The Wheel of Pauly Shore to see which Pauly Shore movie they’ll be putting to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I watched [Son in Law and] I was like, how the fuck did they let this man make movies?” -Billy D’Elia

This Mini Nostalgia Test episode spins out of control (no pun intended) way before the guys even spin The Wheel of Pauly Shore. After the Son in Law episode, Dan & Manny were curious if any of the other Pauly Shore movies could even be nostalgic, so here we are. Will it be:

In The Army Now
Jury Duty
Encino Man
Bio-Dome

They get Billy’s reactions of Son in Law even though he missed the episode, they talk about Brendan Fraser saving Encino Man and how it’s way more his movie than Pauly Shore, and Dan reminds everyone that Bad Bunny was the best part of Happy Gilmore 2, much like he was the best part of The Super Bowl, that’s right, he was! Deal with it!!!

So, grab your longtime friends, grab a drink or three, and place your bets on which movie the wheel will land on.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Mini Nostalgia Setup

00:45 Son in Law Reactions

01:28 Pauly Shore vs Sandler

03:14 Dirty Work Detour

04:03 Why We Rewatch Bad Movies

04:59 Wheel Movie Options

06:00 Dreading the Picks

07:38 Spinning Up the Wheel

08:20 Pauly Shore Rant and Airheads Talk

09:05 Wheel Lands on ________

10:40 Why _______ Must Happen

12:26 Ratings and Who Likes It

13:55 Cast and Teen Movie Vibes

15:24 Plot Breakdown Rage

16:26 How We’ll Watch It

17:05 DC Plans and Sign-Off

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put 7 Drunk Sing-Along Songs for Saint Patrick’s Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“It's like doing shrooms together. You gotta choose the right people.”

-Manny Coelho

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Nostalgia Testers! On this episode, the gang digs into what makes a great drunk sing-along before ranking:

Piano Man – Billy Joel
Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Hold On – Wilson Philips
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

The guys talk about what makes a good drunk sing-along, share memories of their favorite drunk sing-along moments, the importance of a key change in a song, and the appropriate time of night to play “Piano Man” in a bar. There’s also a huge disagreement about one of these songs, how to control the mood in a bar with the jukebox, and there’s 3 honorable mentions that might spark a whole new drunk sing-along episode.

It’s last call, so grab one more drink, put some money in the jukebox, and gather your friends for some slurred singing, because there’s this episode is going to tear the roof off... well, your earbuds while you’re probably folding some laundry.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Drunk Singalong Setup

01:28 Rules Not Wedding Songs

04:31 What Makes One

07:50 The Seven Song List

09:33 Ranking Number Seven

16:01 Ranking Number Six

23:45 Ranking Number Five

28:31 Top Four Debate

36:04 Billy Puts Journey Fourth

38:36 Top Three Begins

39:37 Ranking Number Three

41:03 Bon Jovi Concert Memories

44:09 Number Two Debate

45:29 Piano Man Stories

48:48 Don’t Stop Believing Pick

50:11 Listener Rankings Roast

57:29 Number One Revealed

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Dan & Manny put the 1993 Pauly Shore classic Son in Law to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“This whole movie, all of Son in Law, all of [Pauly Shore’s] f*ing dialogue is just gibberish. It's just gibberish the whole time, and I'm just like, how can this be a film?”
-Dan Dissinger

Dan & Manny are without their longtime friend and cohost Billy to try and solve the pop-culture mystery that is Pauly Shore’s 90s fame. How did it happen? Why did it happen? Are we to blame for all his movies? These are the types of questions the guys try to figure out while literally avoiding talking about Son in Law. In fact, there are so many tangents in this episode that it should be called “181. Trips to Ithaca, Gravity Bongs, & Other Fragmented Memories.” Dan & Manny talk about the absolute gibberish of Pauly Shore’s dialogue, the unanswered for crimes in this movie, Tiffani Thiessen, and the mom in Son in Law just on the prowl for the “D.”

So, grab some “grindage,” your best “buuuuuudddiiies,” and get ready for some “cheek chillers,” because this episode might not even be a podcast, it’s an event.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Cold Open Banter

00:22 Nostalgia Test Setup

01:44 Groundhog Day Deja Vu

03:53 Follow Us and Going Global

05:26 Cast Rundown and 90s Problems

08:31 Pauly Shore Era and Ernest Talk

13:09 Biodome Hate and Pauly Debate

15:09 Plot Breakdown Begins

19:33 Pauly Shore Multiverse Timeline

26:59 Finally Talking Son in Law

27:20 College Tropes and Horny Mom

32:36 Camcorders to Snapchat Tangent

35:13 Weed Brands and Dispensary Stories

37:02 Gravity Bong Nostalgia

37:49 Dirty Glass and Resin Hits

39:46 Back to the Movie Plot

40:22 Bad Decisions Make Memories

42:53 Rebecca’s Instant Makeover

47:24 Homecoming and the Proposal

53:51 Pauly Shore Fatigue

57:45 Drugging and The Ending

01:02:32 Final Verdict and Ratings

01:09:33 Box Office and Pauly’s Run

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Dan & Manny put the 2003 Spike TV classic MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Everyone dies or has diarrhea after this show [...] They're throwing up [...] things are coming outta their nose, their eyes [...] I hope there's a medic. They should have had [...] a part of a show where they showed [contestants] being wrapped up.”
-Manny

This episode is just as unhinged as the show itself, which says a lot about how out of bounds MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) was in 2003. Dan & Manny watch one episode from three different seasons for this test, and unfortunately, they are without Billy on this one, but he does make a special texting appearance later, so all those Billy fans will get their fix. Dan & Manny try to figure out once and for all if this show was just a bunch of captive human beings trying to make their way home, is this show racist, why was there such a dubbing craze in the early 2000s, Spike TV being okay with low budget nonsense, and so much more. The main question about MXC, did anyone die during the making?

So, get out your chain wallets, put a short-sleeved shirt over a long-sleeved shirt, crack open a Sprite Remix, and “DON’T GET ELIMINATED!” This is a fun one.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 MXC Nostalgia Setup

01:18 What Is MXC

02:46 Wild TV Era

04:39 Picking Episodes

06:19 Episode 12 Chaos

08:33 Takeshis Castle Explained

11:29 Low Budget Carnage

18:58 Did Anyone Win

21:26 Season 3 Politics Episode

28:02 Can It Work Today

29:42 MXC Banter Highlights

30:36 Origins in Takeshi Castle

32:03 Groundlings Comedy Crew

32:46 Grossest Challenges Recap

33:14 Finale Episode Controversy

34:38 Obstacle Course Chaos

36:44 Do The Rules Exist

39:23 Dubbing Goes Too Far

43:44 Production Reality Check

46:29 Classic Clip Breakdown

47:38 Would It Work Today

50:05 Modern Attention Spans

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Dan & Manny welcome Author Ross Benes to discuss his book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times.

“I chose [19]99 out of all the years because it was just the wildest and most wackadoodle year of [the 90s]. You can write a similar book on 98 [...] but I think 99 is just a little more insane in the membrane.”-Ross Benes

This episode of Nostalgia 101 author Ross Benes takes Manny & Dan to school on all things 1999. His book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times seems to have foreseen the times we find ourselves in and might hold key answers to some off questions about the cultural pickle we’re attempting to escape. They go from unpacking the impact of The Jerry Springer Show to The Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos, and Beanie Babies to Y2K, Napster, and the oversaturate porn industry.

This is the exact type of episode that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is built for and ross Benes more than delivered. Get Ross’ book. It’s the sort of pop-culture analysis that satisfies the academic audience, general fandom audience, and the high-strung 90s fanatic. Oh, and he gives us a really great Rocky franchise ranking.

So, grab your Trapper Keepers and pens, throw some scratch-and-sniff stickers on the pages, and get ready to learn something about the most important year of the 90s.

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Ross Benes is the author of 1999: The Year Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted OurBizarre Times. He's also a journalist and market analyst whose writing has appeared in Mental Floss, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Meet the Guest

02:03 Ross Background

03:39 Why 1999 Matters

04:55 Wrestling and Kayfabe

10:29 Ragebait Media Machine

13:02 Tech Shifts and Y2K

15:32 Talk Show Sensationalism

19:34 When Low Culture Wins

25:34 Upsides of Trash Culture

29:44 High vs Low Pop Culture

32:24 Juggalos and Belonging

35:57 Howard Stern as Conduit

41:17 Can Anything Shock Us

44:48 Doomscroll Desensitization

45:42 Faces of Death Then Now

46:09 Algorithms Versus Choice

48:56 NFTs Pet Rock Moment

49:36 Zombie Tech Nostalgia

51:09 TomTom GPS Horror Stories

53:05 1999 Mascot and Trends

57:08 Reality TV Wins Out

01:00:34 Todays Low Culture Shift

01:04:06 Why 1999 Still Matters

01:06:24 Rocky Movie Rankings

01:14:38 Reboots and Final Wrap

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Dan, Manny, & Billy pull the curtain back on the podcast on this Nostalgia Test Mini Episode & put several Nostalgia Test Tangents to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“What the fk is this podcast about anymore?”
-Dan

Right before the gang recorded 168. Nostalgia Test Now! ZombieCon Vol.1, they had this tangent filled conversation that started at Legos and made a full-circle return to Legos, all while covering nostalgic topic after nostalgic topic. This is what happens when Dan hits the record button early and they just let it fly. It’s an intimate look behind the curtain of 3 longtime friends hanging out.

So, sit back and hangout with Dan, Manny, & Billy “backstage.”

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Bootleg Johnny 5 & the ‘I don’t do Legos’ confession

00:38 Puzzles vs. Legos: chasing a relaxing, nostalgic build

01:25 Sticker shock: movie Lego sets are insanely expensive

01:42 The $30 Amazon ‘building box’ DeLorean build (and it rules)

02:08 Remote-control Johnny 5 idea + pitching sponsors free builds

03:45 Lego fandom goes extreme: Goonies set & master builders

04:22 From Legos to model trains: childhood sets and holiday dreams

05:47 Slot cars, Pinewood Derby, and the art of dad-assisted cheating

09:09 Wrap-up: what is this podcast now? Nostalgia Test tangent ends

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put 5 classic Love Songs for Valentine’s Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Yo! 2026, Nostalgia Test declares love is dead.”
-Billy

Happy Valentine’s Day nerds! On this special episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast the guys open up their nostalgic hearts to rank and put to the test Michael Bolton's “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Celine Dion's “It's All Coming Back to Me Now,” Etta James' “At Last,” Otis Redding's “These Arms of Mine,” and Savage Garden's “Truly Madly Deeply.” This episode is filled with memories, laughs, and unreal nostalgia test tangents. They talk about the emotional toll and impact these songs have on them, why they’re sick of hearing some of these hits, and do Love Songs even exist anymore? Find out how they each rank these 5 songs, what are the guys’ honorable mention songs, and around 30 minutes into the episode they lose their minds about Manny’s “winter chili.”

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Valentine's Day Special

00:51 Valentine's Day Memories and Rants

03:28 The Decline of Love Songs and Movies

12:10 Ranking the Love Songs

24:37 Nostalgic Love Songs Discussion

26:04 Celine Dion's Power Ballads

28:05 Otis Redding's Timeless Classics

38:30 Honorable Mentions and Cheesy Love Songs

45:45 Valentine's Day Wrap-Up

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Dan, Manny. & Billy put the 1993 Bill Murray comedy mind f**k Groundhog Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“There's a quote that [Bill Murray] says, he's like, I killed myself so many times. I don't even exist anymore.”
-Manny

Well, the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday which means 6 more weeks of winter! You know what that means campers, “rise and shine! And don’t forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there today.” This was a really fun episode, and the guys get into so many of the layered rumors, conspiracies, multiverses, and quotables from this classic 1993 comedy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get confused, and you’ll feel like it’s happening over and over again. People, this is what nostalgia is all about, chillin with your best friends and making up alternate universes for a movie late into the night.

So grab your favorite furry friend, invite a group of nerds over, and grab a hot toddy, because there’s 6 more weeks of winter and The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going nowhere.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test

01:01 Groundhog Day: Initial Impressions

02:14 Plot and Premise Breakdown

03:07 Cultural Impact and Memorable Quotes

05:06 Character Analysis: Phil Connors

09:38 Theories and Hidden Meanings

23:07 Quantum Physics and Multiverse Theories

31:23 Analyzing the Awkward Relationship Dynamics

32:09 Contrasting Characters and Their Lessons

33:06 Hallmark Movie Archetypes and Humor

34:19 Bill Murray's Comedic Genius

36:15 The Ice Sculptor and Other Skills

37:11 The Philosophy of Groundhog Day

50:34 The Comfort Zone Debate

55:49 Final Thoughts and Trivia

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Dan, Manny, & Billy open up the unhinged Nostalgia Test Mailbag and put a bunch of nonsense to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I would argue that Tom Selleck has the greatest mustache ever [...] It's hands down him or Burt Reynolds.” -Billy

It’s very easy, the guys answer a ton of insane questions and do mini tests from the listeners and their other podcast friends, and things fall off the rails immediately. That’s it! Hahahahahah!

We talk about Kmart, Stallone’s bad movies, TV Theme songs, beverages form our past, AI, and so much more. There’s nothing too dumb that they won’t have an opinion on, so if you’re looking for a replacement for E! Hollywood News and Best Week Ever, subscribe to The Nostalgia Test Podcast.

So, grab your best friends, sharpen your knives, and get ready to yell at us for being the most honest podcast out there in the pop culture space right now!

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00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Mailbag

01:15 Hollywood Power Couples and E! News Rant

03:45 Kmart and Other Retail Giants

08:47 Stallone's Cobra: Cult Classic or Just Bad?

13:26 Movie Theater Rant and Nostalgic Drinks

23:22 Classic TV Theme Songs

29:48 Confusion Over TV Characters

30:22 Problematic Yet Hilarious Shows of the 80s and 90s

30:39 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs

32:00 MTV VMA Memories

34:27 Favorite Home Video Exclusives

42:13 AI in the Military: A Dangerous Path

46:37 The Importance of Physical Media

55:46 Nostalgic Snacks and Drinks

01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Dan & Manny welcome NYC based Producer Christopher Aguis (and Dan’s cousin) to put the 1991Vanilla Ice “movie” Cool as Ice to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“If you ever hear of a tape that kills you in seven days, watch it on repeat. Watch it instead of [Cool as Ice].”
-Manny

Dan, Manny and their guest Chris embark on a ridiculous 90s misadventure and attempt to make sense of Vanilla Ice’s action/musical/comedy/uncomfortably psychedelic “movie” Cool as Ice. Seven months after dancing his way through Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, someone that we all needed more Vanilla, when in reality no one needs or wants more vanilla. The gang tries to unpack the so-called plot of the movie, what’s going on in this insane town, the confusing and intricate cinematography by the world-renowned and award-winning Janusz Kamiński, and what’s up with that scene where Vanilla is feeding ice cubes to a teenage girl after he breaks into her bedroom? There’s also the signature Nostalgia Test Tangents, Rocky Ranking, and Chris & Dan reminisce going to see the Ninja Turtles in concert on their “Coming Out of Our Shells” tour.

So grab your parachute pants, shave some lines in the side of your head, and drop those zeroes to get with the Nostalgia Test heroes, because this one is peak 90s.

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Christopher Aguis is a NYC based Producer focused in the field of Post Production. Recent credits include 'His and Hers' for Netflix, 'Palm Royale' for Apple Studios and 'Modern Love' for Amazon.

Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Nostalgic Memories of 'Cool as Ice'

02:13 Vanilla Ice's Cultural Impact

04:06 Cinematography and Production Insights

07:21 Plot and Character Analysis

22:23 Rappers in Movies: Success and Failures

27:45 Behind the Scenes and Production Stories

42:52 Casting Rejections for a Terrible Role

43:50 Alternative Casting Choices

45:37 Weird Directorial Choices

48:15 Budget and Music Licensing

50:18 Nostalgia and Bad Movies

01:13:01 Rocky Movie Rankings

01:20:34 Conclusion and Farewell

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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back Matt Landis to put the 90s classic The Crow & its soundtrack to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I mean, that might be the most tragic thing about the legacy of this film, not Brandon [Lee] dying, but the inception of Jared Leto.” -Matt Landis

Matt Landis returns after his unbelievable appearance on episode 135.🏫 Nostalgia 101: 90s Swing Revival & Punk Ideology to do a dep dive into the 1994 action/horror film The Crow starring the late Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, & the incomparable Bai Ling. There’s a huge takedown of Jared Leto, a lovefest for Ernie Hudson, and the guys go through some of their favorite scenes and one-liners. Also, what’s up with Ernie Hudson’s apartment décor?! There’s also some amazing tangents about the emotional depth of Grunge music, the ridiculous money grabbing objectification of nostalgia by Hollywood, and let’s get into Blade Runner for no reason at all.

The guys also take time to discuss the soundtrack to The Crow and its impact and legacy. In the end they put the movie and the music to the ultimate test and have some fun dunking on the unsuccessful sequels and the horribly insulting reboot. And we can’t forget the Jean-Claude Van Damme tangent!

So, grab your corpse paint, pull out your favorite trashcan for a classic 80s/90s trashcan fire, and get ready to have a dark and fun time with your longtime friends Dan, Manny, & Billy.

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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.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Matt Landis

00:42 Nostalgia Test: The Crow (1994)

01:27 Initial Impressions and Nostalgia

03:15 Brandon Lee's Performance and Legacy

04:37 The Crow's Influence on Cinema

08:59 Character Analysis and Performances

19:26 Soundtrack and Cultural Impact

28:25 Comparisons and Final Thoughts

36:53 Cinematic Nostalgia and Blade Runner's Influence

37:14 The Legacy of Blade Runner and Its Sequel

38:10 Amazon Series and Hollywood's Nostalgia Exploitation

39:11 The Crow: A Cultural Touchstone and Its Sequels

42:49 The Crow's Legacy and Brandon Lee's Impact

43:34 The Crow's Reboot and Hollywood's Missteps

49:15 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Filmmaking

01:01:27 The Crow's Emotional Depth and Cinematic Techniques

01:06:51 Final Verdict: The Crow and Its Soundtrack

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Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's Saint Anger & Some Kind of Monster to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I think we all went through that period where you tried to convince yourself that you liked [Saint Anger] before you eventually came to the point where like, oh, f*, it sucks.”
-Billy

We’re starting 2026 with an episode that’s been 23 years in the making. Ever since Metallica dropped Saint Anger and Some Kind of Monster in 2003 Dan, Billy, & Jeremy have been on a serendipitous nostalgic road to this conversation, this nostalgia test, this very moment where they unpack the total disillusionment they endured when this album came out. This is that moment. They talk about the impact of the documentary, the ego that is Lars, how James Hetfiled’s time in rehab, and the cool demeanor of Kirk Hammett. they also talk about the unceremonious way Jason Newstead was treated and the dumpster fire Rob Trujillo walked into when he was hired.

So, grab your best metalhead friends, put on your favorite band shirt, and crack open a Bud heavy, because this one is for the real Metallica fans who aren’t trying to rewrite the history that’s the Saint Anger album.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Metallica Eras Journey

01:13 Welcoming the Hosts and Guests

01:51 Discussing the Impact of Saint Anger

03:11 Personal Recollections of the Album Release

07:01 Analyzing the Album's Reception and Documentary

09:11 Reflecting on Metallica's Evolution and Challenges

11:52 Critiquing the Album's Musical Choices

14:58 The Band's Internal Struggles and Dynamics

26:54 The Infamous Dave Mustaine Scene

28:11 Anthrax and Metallica: A Tense History

28:51 Dave Mustaine's Trolling and Lars' Indifference

29:16 The Big Four Reunion and Lars' Ego

29:55 Jason Newsted's Treatment and Icon Performance Controversy

31:45 Lars' Hair and James' Vocals: A Documentary Analysis

32:08 Saint Anger: A Musical and Critical Failure

37:01 Napster Lawsuit and Fan Betrayal

38:14 The Metal Scene in the Early 2000s

42:11 Rob Trujillo's Entry and Band Dynamics

45:45 Summer Sanitarium Tour and Metallica's Struggles

47:05 Saint Anger: Final Verdict and Documentary Reflection

52:29 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Meghan Nolan & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode and put 2025 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I'm looking forward to all these legacy sequels because we get to st on them.”
-Manny

2025 was wild in so many ways. There were reboots, legacy sequels, and so much pop-culture confusion for The Nostalgia Test Podcast to have fun with. On this New Year’s celebration, the gang talks about their favorite episodes from this year, upcoming episodes in 2026, how did the 90s do, and Dan debuts new Nostalgia Test drops for Billy! Dan brings some Nostalgia Test News topics to comment on, Manny gives the everyone an 80s movie quiz, and there’s more than enough Nostalgia Test Tangents to last all night.

Manny, Billy, and Dan introduce The Wheel of Nostalgia to help plan 10 episodes for 2026! So, pop some champagne, put your party hat on, and get ready for one of the greatest end of the year episodes in Nostalgia Test history.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:47 Nostalgia Test Begins

01:58 Miracle on 34th Street Overview

03:53 First Impressions and Reactions

05:37 Discussion on Christmas Movies

09:24 Social Commentary in the Film

11:45 Santa Claus and Commercialism

17:38 Plot and Character Analysis

32:42 Debating the New vs. Old Santa Movie

32:52 Iconic Scenes and Religious Symbolism

35:09 Oscar Wins and Acting Styles

41:50 Smoking Habits in Classic Films

44:03 Santa's Niceness and Society's Reaction

46:44 Violent Night and Other Santa Movies

48:48 The Dark Side of Santa

51:56 Nostalgia Test: Miracle on 34th Street

01:01:04 Wrapping Up and Viewer Comments

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Dan, Manny, & Billy invite longtime friend Dave Kucich back on the pod to put the 1947 Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“The plot [of Miracle on 34th Street], is basically there’s a guy who's nice to everyone [and] everyone is just very weirded out by that. Like he is just a nice dude, he knows how to speak Dutch, he's nice to the kids, he's helping people out, he's anti-capitalism. He's all these things, and everyone's like, f* this guy.”
-Dan

Happy Holidays! This episode is so much fun. It’s a classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangent episode full of Christmas hot takes, deep dives into favorite scenes and odd 1940s behavior, and the guys finally crack the case on whether Santa is real or not. And it wouldn’t be an episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast without that Long Island ball busting you’ve come to love on the pod. Plus, you’re going to want to hear all the Santa Claus conspiracies, Christmas traditions, calling out creepy guys, and all while their other longtime friend Steve Herrera is driving to Taco Bell.

So finish your letter to Santa, grab some beer and cookies, and invite your favorite elves over to party because hanging with The Nostalgia Test is going to be your new Christmas tradition.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:47 Nostalgia Test Begins

01:58 Miracle on 34th Street Overview

03:53 First Impressions and Reactions

05:37 Discussion on Christmas Movies

09:24 Social Commentary in the Film

11:45 Santa Claus and Commercialism

17:38 Plot and Character Analysis

32:42 Debating the New vs. Old Santa Movie

32:52 Iconic Scenes and Religious Symbolism

35:09 Oscar Wins and Acting Styles

41:50 Smoking Habits in Classic Films

44:03 Santa's Niceness and Society's Reaction

46:44 Violent Night and Other Santa Movies

48:48 The Dark Side of Santa

51:56 Nostalgia Test: Miracle on 34th Street

01:01:04 Wrapping Up and Viewer Comments

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Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome Erin Áine & Kyle Valle to talk all about the indie filmmaking journey behind their movie ZombieCon Vol.

“Sometimes people are aholes, [and] then they turn into zombies.” -Dan

This is the second part of the ZombieCon Vol.1 two-parter, and it’s a Nostalgia 101 for the books. Erin Áine & Kyle Valle answer all the guys’ questions about the making of ZombieCon, some of the insane moments in the film, and they even let them behind the curtain of some of the reasons for their creative choices. They also answer questions that Dan collected from Instagram and TikTok, and they even let us in on some production secrets and upcoming projects. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker or just someone that loves a good indie-horror zombie flick, this episode is just for you, we promise. Oh! And Billy gets super nerdy with Erin and Kyle about their favorite anime.

So, put your holiday spirit on hold, grab a cold beverage and a snack, and why not put on your best cosplay outfit because this episode it all sorts of Nostalgia Test Nerdiness.

And if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the horror nerds in your life, order a copy of ZombieCon Vol.1 and some really awesome merch on their website.

A group of cosplaying friends trigger a zombie apocalypse and are forced to traverse a zombie-infested Los Angeles to save their loved one.

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ZombieCONVol1

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00:00 Welcome to Nostalgia 101

00:03 Meet the ZombieCon Team

00:15 Back to School Vibes

00:24 Longtime Friends Reunite

00:45 From Film School to Filmmaking

00:59 ZombieCon: The Journey Begins

01:37 Behind the Scenes of ZombieCon

02:43 The Making of ZombieCon

04:01 Challenges in Filmmaking

07:30 Cosplay and Con Culture

10:17 Filming in a Small Apartment

13:38 Practical Effects and Budgeting

15:18 Funding the Film

17:25 Post-Production Hurdles

23:32 Character Development and Story Elements

40:11 Future Volumes and Plans

41:20 Discussing the Zombie Aspect

41:38 Technical Issues and Podcasting Woes

42:08 Love for Zombie Movies

42:39 Character Development and Team Building

43:45 Humor and Campiness in the Film

44:47 Behind the Scenes and Cameos

45:39 Fast vs. Slow Zombies

47:44 Favorite Zombie Movies

49:20 Music in the Film

51:12 Survival Choices in Horror Films

53:03 Anime and Other Interests

01:03:02 Underrated Zombie and Horror Films

01:05:45 Current and Future Projects

01:12:48 Promoting ZombieCon and Final Thoughts

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 2024 American Horror/Comedy/Action film ZombieCon Vol.1 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!

“I'd be like, ‘Yo mom, there's f*ing zombies.’”
-Manny

In a world where ridiculously predictable legacy sequels, horrible reboots, and half-assed IP superhero movies are suffocating the movie watching experience, indie movies are fighting the good fight to save cinema! ZombieCon Vol.1 is a fun-filled horror/comedy/action film that will become your next favorite midnight cult classic for every Halloween cosplay party. The boys dive into it and give it the ball-busting Nostalgia Test treatment. They celebrate this movie the only way 3 dudes from Long Island know how: TO ROAST THE HELL OUT OF IT! The talk about learning what cosplay cons are all about, the importance of character deaths in horror movies, the hilarious Pop-Punk soundtrack during kill scenes, and the fun of an indie Zombie movie. This is part 1 of a 2-parter on ZombieCon, so make sure to follow the podcast to hear the interview with the director Kyle Valle & writer/actor Erin Áine on December 16th.

So, get your best friends over to the house, dress up like your favorite characters, and turn the ball busting up to level ten!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:19 Meet the Hosts and Their Banter

01:59 Discussing the Movie: Zombie Con Volume One

03:22 Cosplay and Character Dynamics

06:43 Zombie Apocalypse Begins

10:01 Surviving the Zombie Attack

12:31 Analyzing the Characters and Plot

14:08 The Role of Cosplay in the Movie

17:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections

35:59 Parking Lot Scene Critique

36:25 Tunnel Chase and Map Loss

36:48 Weapon Bag and Zombie Strategy

37:21 Compton Zombie Scenario

37:38 Cage Scene and Predictable Jump scares

38:22 Sound Mix Issues and Troll Comments

38:59 Melons and Javier's Sacrifice

39:41 Zombie Transformation and Backstory Cuts

41:18 Voiceovers and Homeless Dude

41:48 Horror Movie Sacrifices and Character Arcs

44:29 Zombie Apocalypse and Pop Culture References

53:05 Indie Film Production and Nostalgia

01:01:48 Final Thoughts and Sequel Speculations

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On today’s special Nostalgia Mini episode, Dan, Manny, & Billy spin The Nostalgia Test Wheel to see what classic Christmas movie they’ll put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Welcome to Jurassic Park. Um, I mean, Merry Christmas.”
-Billy

The guys introduce the Nostalgia Test Wheel to the pod to pick which movie they’ll watch for the annual Christmas episode. They year’s movie will be either Charlie Brown’s Christmas, A Muppet’s Family Christmas (TV Special), March of the Wooden Soldiers, Scrooge (1951), Miracle on 34th Street, or It’s a Wonderful Life. The boys also can’t stop themselves from other tangents like the announcement of a sequel to Heat with Leonardo DiCaprio, taxes, Gen X’s obsession with everyone being able to do math on the spot, and so much more.

So grab a strong hot toddy, throw on the yule log, and get cozy with The Nostalgia Test Wheel, because it’s going to make a lot more appearances in 2026 (we’re available for parties people!)

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup

00:18 Nostalgia Test Podcast Overview

00:34 Christmas Movie Selection Process

01:14 Discussion on Classic Christmas Movies

01:53 Random Movie Talk and Tangents

03:42 Cash vs. Card Debate

05:41 Spinning the Wheel for Movie Selection

07:20 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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Dan, Manny, & Billy invite friend & fan of the pod Meghan P. Nolan back to put the 1984 sci-fi/action classic The Terminator to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“There was no purpose to [Linda Hamilton’s] boobs being out.” -Meghan

What a way to kick off the Holiday Season! If there was an episode that defines the what The Nostalgia Test Podcast is all about, it’s this one! There is more conversation about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s naked ass, awkward sex scenes with useless boobs, how this whole movie is just about a son from the future getting there time traveling virgin father laid, and what’s wrong with people that have lizards as pets in a movie where a murderous cyborg kills more people than has spoken words of dialogue. Oh! And let’s not forget the gang trying to figure out how anyone in the future is having sex at all on top of and underneath skulls and sheets of metal. And sure, they talk about Arnold, the explosions, the guns, and try to solve the time traveling paradoxes of this film.

Grab your favorite beverage for the AI takeover, book your Waymo, and order a pizza to be delivered by a robot and settle in because The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going there!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup

00:54 Happy Gilmore Controversy

01:47 Guest Introduction: Megan P. Nolan

02:07 Stephen Colbert and The Goonies

03:24 Terminator 1984 Overview

06:12 James Cameron's Fever Dream

06:44 AI Takeover and Movie Logic

19:52 Practical Effects and 80s Nostalgia

26:26 Casting Choices and Character Analysis

30:17 80s Police Stereotypes

31:43 The Payphone Dilemma

32:15 Character Names and Actors

33:32 Ginger's Creepy Boyfriend

34:16 Age Perception in the 80s

36:57 The Lizard Pet Mystery

38:31 Terminator's Shooting Spree

44:48 The Awkward Sex Scene

54:07 Time Travel Paradoxes

59:19 AI and Future Predictions

01:01:47 Foreshadowing and Missing Elements

01:01:54 Mexico Ending and Child Negotiation

01:02:55 Running from Authorities and Disbelief

01:03:42 Factory Showdowns and Eighties Action Tropes

01:05:00 Casting What-Ifs and Arnold's Seriousness

01:06:27 Awkward Sex Scene and Deleted Scenes

01:07:40 Convenient Explosions and Pipe Bombs

01:22:55 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts

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On today’s Thanksgiving special, we’ve invited our podcast family over for a nostalgic potluck of go to Thanksgiving movies & side dishes to put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Thanksgiving is a sides holiday.”
-Dan

This is a jam-packed Nostalgia Test holiday classic filled with amazing movies, food, and plenty of technical difficulties to go around. And if you’re watching this on Substack or YouTube, Dan’s internet literally erased his image from the whole episode. His voice is there, but he’s a ghost. Dan, Manny, & Billy set the tone for what makes a good Thanksgiving movie, why Thanksgiving is a side dish holiday, & they put their foot down on turkey being overrated, especially white meat. Total trash. Podcasters from all over the pop-culture podcast-sphere send in their takes on what good Thanksgiving movie is and they bring a dish to couple with their choice. The movies go from My Cousin Vinny, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, slasher films like Thanksgiving & Blood Rage, and heartwarming family films like Home for the Holidays & Avalon, and so many more. It’s a real family affair on The Nostalgia Test Podcast.

So grab your hungover cousins and go for a “walk” (if you know, you know), load up on cheap drinks and rich food, and dive into the only podcast to bring Thanksgiving back!

Shoutout to our Potluck Buddies:

Dope Nostalgia
ZombieCON Vol. 1
History on Film Podcast
Movie Bonerz
Reel Movie Lovers
Rebecca Barry
Doom Generation
Andrew Breen
Quad Pro Quo Pod
Scaredycast
Franchise Addicts Podcast

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00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions

00:28 Thanksgiving Potluck Movie Episode

02:12 Shoutouts and Gratitude

06:20 Debating the Best Thanksgiving Movies

14:09 Listener Contributions and Side Dishes

37:27 Rocky and Thanksgiving Reflections

46:03 Rocky Movies and Background Noise

47:36 Realism in Movies: Then vs. Now

48:12 Jurassic Park Franchise Discussion

50:14 Thanksgiving Movie Picks

52:20 Pierogis and Family Movies

54:13 Non-Disney Animated Films

58:04 Horror Movies and Mac and Cheese

01:05:43 Listener Contributions and Side Dishes

01:14:43 Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes

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On today’s special Nostalgia Mini episode, Manny shares a harrowing air travel story and puts Delta Airlines to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“In my head, I survived the crash, and all I needed to do is figure out how to keep Marty out of the water and get my wife onto the floating device.”
-Manny

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and gratitude, Manny recounts flying home from Dublin when suddenly there’s catastrophic engine failure. That’s right! He goes over how the flashing of his life was kind of disappointing, the strict laws about dogs in Iceland, his plane for surviving the freezing ocean, and the almost insane amount of professionalism and calm of the in-flight crew. Dan has a little fun with on this episode by adding a nostalgic soundtrack to his story around the minute 10. Make sure your tray tables are in the upright and locked position, your seatbelts are securely fastened, and all devices are on airplane mode because this is a good one!

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00:00 Welcome to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:15 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:45 Manny's Near-Death Experience on a Plane

06:33 The Aftermath and Iceland's Strict Dog Policies

12:00 Delta Airlines: A Nostalgia Test

19:35 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put a list of 6 cartoon theme songs to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Thundercats was my thing.”
-Manny

Dan surprises Manny & Billy with a weird list of cartoon theme songs which all leads to the funniest reaction to M.C. Hammer’s “Pumps and a Bump” music video. You can watch the full episode on Substack. The list of theme songs include:

Batman: The Animated Series
Beetlejuice
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Hammerman
I. Joe
Filmation Ghostbusters

For an episode that started with a few technical difficulties, this has to be one of the best of 2025! It’s full of childhood memories, tangents, and hot takes, plus you get to see M.C. Hammer “dance” in a banana hammock. Who wouldn’t want to see that (on Substack). So get your friends together, put on your favorite cartoon themed pajamas, and set up those G.I. Joes to do battle, because this is going to blow your minds.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:02 Meet the Hosts

02:07 Upcoming Guests and Episodes

06:19 Nostalgia Test: Batman The Animated Series

15:47 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice The Animated Series

24:15 Nostalgia Test: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

27:47 Captain Planet and the Fifth Element

28:34 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

29:54 Nostalgia and Cartoons

33:37 Hammerman: The MC Hammer Cartoon

42:40 GI Joe Theme Song Analysis

47:55 Filmation's Ghostbusters

56:39 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put New Found Glory’s Self-Titled pop-punk-emo “classic” to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“New Found Glory shoots their load on the first five songs of this album.”
-Billy

WARNING! This episode is a brutal takedown & nostalgic epiphany, so if you’re sensitive to hearing your favorite band be taken to task then listen still and email us your opinions to thenostalgiatest@gmail.com. We also have a special audience member/guest who was on the Little Monsters episode, Andrew Breen (rocktapusjones). Theres so much talk about what it means to be a “classic” band, the groups we have to leave behind, and the ridiculous things that happen hanging out past 2am. Nostalgia definitely doesn’t mean that things are good, and the guys get into that as well, and is emo-pop-punk a whole genre of dudes who were friend zoned, maybe. This gets talked about and so much more.

So grab your oldest Warped Tour t-shirt, prep your voice for some unadulterated screaming, get ready to cry your heart out about that high school crush that “didn’t want to ruin the friendship,” and join us on a nostalgic walk down a 2000s memory lane.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:26 Debating the 'Classic' Status of New Found Glory

00:47 Welcoming the Audience and Shoutouts

02:18 Introduction to New Found Glory

03:46 Critiquing New Found Glory's PR and Legacy

04:31 Comparing New Found Glory to Other Bands

05:19 Nostalgic Memories and Concert Stories

08:24 Reviewing New Found Glory's Albums and Songs

16:38 The Struggle of Relating to New Found Glory's Lyrics

24:20 The Timeless Appeal of Cover Albums

25:30 Punk Covers and Nostalgia

25:54 New Found Glory and American Pie

27:11 Pop Punk and High School Memories

27:45 The Downtown Music Scene

29:58 Machine Gun Kelly's Pop Punk Phase

31:15 Box Car Racer and Smacking Isaiah

34:11 Nostalgic Bands and New Discoveries

36:37 Killer Clowns from Outer Space Reboot

39:10 New Found Glory Album Review

48:03 Podcast Wrap-Up and Thank Yous

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Dan, Manny, & Billy talk about the recent shutting down of MTV music channels in the UK and what that means for the future of MTV, while putting some iconic music videos that aired on MTV in the 80s and 90s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“MTV created culture.” -Manny

After hearing about MTV music channels being shut down in the UK after 40 years, the guys had to call an audible and to talk about what they think this means for the future of MTV, music videos, and the cultural impact that MTV had on pop-culture. They also talk about what this means for MTV in the US? The episode then dives into a celebration of iconic music videos that aired in MTV from the 80s and 90s, like Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” Beastie Boys' “Sabotage,” Peter Gabriel's “Sledgehammer,” and Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf.” There’s also the classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, Billy’s hot take about Pearl Jam, and so much more.

This is part 1 of a series on MTV, so stay tuned for episodes on TRL and Carson Daly, MTV2, Beavis & Butthead, and everything else MTV.

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00:00 MTV Shuts Down in UK and Europe

01:07 Corporate Restructuring and Layoffs

03:44 MTV's Shift to Reality TV

05:11 The Decline of Music Videos

06:33 Nostalgic Memories of MTV

09:25 Impact of Technology on Social Interaction

11:29 Driving and Navigation in the Digital Age

15:05 The Evolution of Music Videos

20:30 Iconic Music Videos and Their Legacy

36:10 MTV Music Awards and Controversies

47:16 Hilarious Movie Quotes and Intro Discussion

48:04 Running Out of Gas Stories

49:59 Michael Jackson's Transformation and Movie Theater Scene

54:41 Iconic Music Videos and Their Impact

01:15:09 MTV's Influence on Culture and Reality TV

01:28:29 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1987 quintessential 80s classic The Lost Boys to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“The amount of shoulder pads in this movie could start a football team.”
-Manny

In our 3rd Spooky Season episode, we are in peak 80s form a horror comedy classic. The boys talk about the extremely 80s cast of Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Jason Patric, Keifer Sutherland, and Jami Gertz. It doesn’t get much more 80s than this! Dan lays down one of the most unhinged 80s movies multiverses of all time and proposes that The Lost Boys is really a love story between Keifer Sutherland and Jason Patric’s characters. Manny realizes that he has seen this movie and talks about it being a rip-off of an insane mashup of other 80s classics, Billy really wants to hang out with these metalhead vampires in the sunken resort, and can movies with kids on bikes ever be made again? And is that Rory Gilmore’s grandfather?

Grab your best friends, find an abandoned hotel, uncork some Carlo Rossi, whisper sweet vampiric nothings, and fill the bathtub with holy water and garlic because this one is a wild ride!

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00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test

00:44 Meet the Hosts

01:20 Initial Impressions of The Lost Boys

03:30 Diving into the Plot and Characters

06:50 Iconic 80s Moments and Music

11:35 Vampire Mythology and Movie Analysis

26:06 The Bridge Scene and Special Effects

29:13 Vampire Movie Characters and Actors

31:31 Corey Feldman's Unique Acting Style

32:35 Theories on Corey Feldman's Movie Universe

40:59 80s Nostalgia and Childhood Memories

46:24 Lost Boys: A Deep Dive

54:45 The Gay Vampire Theory

01:00:01 Final Verdict on Lost Boys

01:01:39 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

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Dan & Billy welcome Naomi Carmack, the host of Dope Nostalgia, to put Halloween Music Videos to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Other people's kids are so creepy.”
-Naomi

This Spooky Season episode takes Dan, Billy, and their guest Naomi Carmack down a very weird music video path. 5-years ago, Dan & Manny put another five videos to the ultimate test, and so Dan had to really go searching for some real nostalgic gens this time. They dig into videos from The Backstreet Boys, the Ramones, Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Their spooky conversation covers everything from creepy children, Backstreet never really being gone, the power of Ozzy’s absolute insanity, low budget videos vs high budget videos, the Emo spirit of late-80s Ramones, and what exactly is Dragula? Also, they do a deep dive into the Will Smith video for “Nightmare on my Street” and Dan points out the odd Winnie the Pooh bedtime getup that Will Smith is wearing in the video, and is that a shot of his underwear (watch the episode to see this still shot)? All this and more! So, grab your favorite goblins, pour yourself a big glass of something foggy, and get ready to jam out with your favorite nerds.

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Naomi Carmack is the host and creator of Dope Nostalgia, a vibrant podcast that celebrates the unforgettable sounds, styles, and pop culture icons of the 90s. A professional singer for many years, Naomi brings her performer’s passion and insider’s insight to every episode. With her signature mix of humor, heart, and deep fandom, she takes listeners back to the days of mixtapes, neon jackets, and dial-up dreams. Each episode dives into interviews with beloved artists, one-hit wonders, and behind-the-scenes legends who shaped a generation. Whether she’s reminiscing about boy bands, New Jack Swing, or grunge, Naomi keeps the retro vibes alive—one dope conversation at a time. www.dopenostalgia.com Approximate Rundown00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:16 Naomi's Podcast Journey

03:19 Favorite Episodes and Guests

05:24 Backstreet Boys' 'Everybody' Music Video

15:02 Ramones' 'Pet Cemetery' Music Video

23:35 Ozzy Osbourne's 'Bark at the Moon' Music Video

33:20 A Joy to Watch

33:40 Unanimous Pass and Casual Chat

34:53 Rob Zombie's Music Video

36:59 Analyzing Rob Zombie's Lyrics

46:06 Will Smith's Nightmare on My Street

51:03 Nostalgia and Will Smith's Career

01:01:44 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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Dan & Manny welcome the cultural phenomenon Mike Ferguson to talk all about his creative journey and the power of positivity to achieve your biggest dreams.

“Time is too short. Don't put things off till tomorrow. Do everything you can in, in a day.”
-Mike Ferguson

This is an episode of Nostalgia 101 that will go down in history for The Nostalgia Test Podcast. Actor, YouTube star, and former tattoo artist Mike Ferguson drops some of the most inspirations knowledge that it leaves Dan & Manny speechless. Right from the start, Mike delves into how he’s become one of the most beloved YouTube stars and what it’s like to be recognized by kids everywhere he goes, how he’s helped blow up the channels of several content creators, and he shares how much work he’s doing daily. Let’s just say he’s a f***in beast! Mike shares some amazing stories from the sets of the countless movies he’s been on and even shares his acting origin story, which was shocking. The episode isn’t just about his work, Mike opens up about his personal journey, what it’s like to totally do a 180 later in life, and how COVID-19 played a huge role in this new era of Mike Ferguson. In the end, Mike leaves Dan & Manny with how staying humble, grateful, and positive amid his non-stop work schedule has allowed him to achieve everything he’s been able to achieve. Take some notes, because this one is going to change your life!

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Mike Ferguson is a tattoo artist turned actor who in a short time has become a prolific and invaluable staple in independent genre films and beyond. His early roles include the TV show Death Squad, the film Triassic Hunt, and memorable scenes in Timothy Woodward's American Violence and Silencer. He recently had leads in Amityville Uprising (Lionsgate) and Shadowmarsh (Lew Temple and Felissa Rose), and has shared the screen with John Savage, Bonnie Aarons, Andrew Divikoff, Nicky Whelan, Casper Van Dien and Louis Mandylor. YouTube audiences know him as the "Professional Bounty Hunter" in the videos of Ben Azelart , The Stokes Twins, Zhong ,NichLmao ,Topper Guild and Ryan Prunty. He has supporting roles in the upcoming films Showdown at the Grand (Terrence Howard and Dolph Lundgren) and The Last Deal. "If your gonna be dumb , You got to be tough ..I'm extra tough " Mike Ferguson- IMDb mini biography by: Galen Howard Approximate Rundown00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101

00:47 Meet Mike Ferguson: The Cultural Phenomenon

01:14 Mike's YouTube Journey and Viral Fame

04:50 From Tattoo Artist to Actor

06:43 Adventures in Acting and YouTube

10:56 Collaborations and Viral Success

12:45 Balancing Life and Career

16:37 Insights and Advice for Aspiring Actors

22:02 Personal Stories and Reflections

24:36 The Importance of Positivity and Hard Work

29:01 Reflecting on Recent Successes

29:48 Navigating the Film Industry

30:55 Unexpected Opportunities and Networking

33:19 Challenges and Personal Sacrifices

34:04 The Impact of Legalization on Personal Life

35:26 Passion for Horror and Low-Budget Films

37:28 Influential Movies and Inspirations

42:21 Wrestling and Macho Man Randy Savage

46:38 The Bounty Hunter Experience

49:42 Working with YouTube Channels

52:17 Future Aspirations and Dream Collaborations

55:38 Concluding Remarks and Contact Information

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Dan & Manny are joined by friend of the show, artist & pop culture enthusiast Andrew Breen to put the 1989 fantasy comedy horror film Little Monsters to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Little Monsters is one of the most repellent, distasteful, truly creepy movies I've seen in a long time, a movie so unpleasant I can't really figure out why anybody wanted to make it, and I don't know why anybody would wanna see it.”
-Roger Ebert

It’s officially Spooky Season and what better way to celebrate than to put one of the weirdest and creepiest movies ever made to the ultimate test. Little Monsters makes the plot of every David Lynch film look totally normal. This movie was suggested by the guest, Andrew Breen, who’s an amazing artist and a pop culture nerd like Dan & Manny. Little Monsters looks like a club Bill Hader’s SNL character Stefon would be partying at until everyone turns into a pile of clothes. This movie has everything, Fred Savage, Daniel Stern on the verge of murdering his whole family, the woman who owned The Cleveland Indians in Major League, and a monster named Snick, who’s a cigarette smoking cross between the girl who turned into a blueberry before she died in Willy Wonka and a broke down Meatloaf. Not to mention a PCP riddled Howie Mandal as Maurice the monster, who is an eleven-year-old/200-year-old blue lunatic getting children grounded, yelled at, and probably hit (hey, it’s the 80s).

So set your monster catching traps, make your peanut butter and onion sandwiches, make sure to check the apple juice before you drink it, and come hangout as we see if Little Monsters passes The Nostalgia Test.

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Andrew Breen is a Long Island local artist, his vibrant technicolor-drenched character illustrations immediately transport you back to yournostalgic latch-key kid Saturdays. From Horror icons to cult classics and deep cut 90s animated shows there's something for everyone to love.

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Approximate Rundown00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:39 Sponsor Shoutout and Guest's Art Background

01:53 Art Style and Inspirations

03:05 Favorite Art Pieces and Meet the Artist Night

03:36 Artistic Journey and Personal Insights

10:34 Transition to Movie Discussion

13:15 Little Monsters Movie Overview

15:33 Movie Analysis and Personal Reactions

19:11 Character and Plot Deep Dive

36:34 Maurice's Performance and Movie Trivia

48:03 Noise and Chaos in the Movie

48:28 Parental Reactions and Monster Logic

49:54 Brian's Actions and Parental Absence

52:12 Monster World Rules and Anarchy

55:38 Design and Production Insights

59:15 The Final Battle and Plot Holes

01:07:26 Maurice's Character and Ending

01:19:01 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1996 comedy classic Happy Gilmore and the 2025 legacy sequel Happy Gilmore 2 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“[Happy Gilmore] is a top 10 comedy for me, easily.”
-Billy

This is an epic episode. 2 hours of Nostalgia Test Podcast love, comedy, and the hottest hot takes of all time. This is the most honest review of Happy Gilmore 2 out there, guaranteed. Dan, Manny, and Billy go over their favorite scenes, quotes, and characters from the first movie, how Carl Weathers and Christopher McDonald give are the standout performances, and what’s up with Julie Bowen’s hair? They Also talk about the unforgettable Bob Barker Adam Sandler fight scene and how Bob Barker did all his own fighting.

And then the tide turns swiftly. The gang tears Happy Gilmore 2 to pieces. Billy goes deep on how Happy Gilmore is a horrible representation for all fathers, how there’s no way anyone would ever let their families down so bad, and that in real life you just have to “Get it done!” There’s a discussion on toxic masculinity, the racist representation of Chubb’s son, the waste of money on all these cameos, and how Hollywood needs to go much deeper than pure nostalgia.

Dan does give bad Bunny his flowers for the best performance in the entire movie and possibly the only laughs, and Billy praises John Daly as well. Lastly, Manny reads some 1-star and 10-star reviews of Happy Gilmore 2 and they try to figure out how this movie has a higher Rotten Tomato rating than the Tom Cruise 80s masterpiece Cocktail.

All this is so much more, so come hangout and email us your thoughts, opinions, arguments, hate, love, random thoughts, and whatever else, because we love you all.

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00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:15 Diving into Happy Gilmore Quotes

00:50 Meet the Hosts: Dan, Manny, and Billy

01:55 Discussing the Making of Rocky

02:54 The Appeal of Sports Documentaries

03:38 Revisiting Happy Gilmore: A Cultural Phenomenon

08:55 Adam Sandler's Iconic Roles and Style

15:56 The Charm of Adam Sandler's Movies

33:42 Favorite Cameos and Characters in Happy Gilmore

35:59 Funny Moments and Connections in Happy Gilmore

39:42 Shooter McGavin's Iconic Performance

47:21 Casting Choices and Behind-the-Scenes Insights

50:19 Happy Gilmore's Legacy and Impact

54:55 Dissecting Happy Gilmore 2: A Disappointment

01:14:15 Ranting About the Movie's Quality

01:15:15 Offensive and Racist Elements

01:15:47 Formulaic and Nostalgic Critique

01:16:25 Cameos and Performances

01:17:14 Legacy Sequels Discussion

01:18:58 Comparing to Other Movies

01:23:32 Podcast Cameos and Exposure

01:27:03 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:30:42 Audience Reactions and Reviews

01:50:34 Concluding Remarks

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Dan, Manny, & Billy are joined by friend of the show, writer, & sole audience member Eric Althoff to dive into a whole bunch of nostalgic pop culture news and put it to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“No artist loved their fans more than [Ozzy] did”
-Billy

In this episode of Nostalgia Test News, recorded on August 19th, 2025, the boys get straight to it and with the rebooted Scary Movie, if there’s a need for a Rambo prequel, and what could Gremlins 3 possibly be about? Doesn’t everyone know about the rules after Gremlins 2?The boys are joined by Eric Althoff from the Street Fighter episode who just so happened to be in the Zoom audience. He weighs in on the age-old question, is Gremlins 2 better than Gremlins 1? The episode takes a crazy turn down a huge AI tangent, creepy celebrity stories from the set of Crush and Freaky Friday, driverless cars and delivery robots in LA, F**k Dean Cain, and did you know there was a 12-year-old kid with no legs in the ET puppet?

Everyone reflects on the passing of Ozzy Osborne and Malcolm Jamal Warner and talk about their contributions to music, TV, creating the Reality TV, genre, poetry, and more. They also tackle the controversial legacy of Hulk Hogan after his passing. And last but not least (haha) they touch on Megadeath calling it quits and how Dave Mustaine is the most bitter musician in metal despite being extremely successful. All this and so much more!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:02 Catch-Up and Banter

02:18 Reboots and Sequels Discussion

04:27 Guest Introduction and Movie News

05:40 Scary Movie Reboot

10:35 Rambo Prequel Speculation

20:35 Gremlins 3 Possibility

29:02 Street Fighter Movie Update

32:28 WiFi Woes and Wrestler Castings

33:23 Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat Movie Talk

36:32 Nostalgia and Reboots

38:30 Celebrity News and Odd Stories

46:25 AI Relationships and Cultural Shifts

49:21 Driverless Cars and AI Concerns

55:40 Hollywood's Dark Side

59:58 Superman and Movie Reviews

01:01:07 Fantastic Four Discussion

01:02:43 Reflecting on Malcolm Jamal Warner's Legacy

01:03:47 Ozzy Osbourne's Impact and Passing

01:04:09 Hulk Hogan's Influence on Wrestling

01:15:10 Nostalgic TV Shows and Cartoons

01:23:36 Megadeth Calls It Quits

01:29:10 Micro Machines Guy and Other Fun Facts

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Dan, Manny, & Billy are joined by their longtime friend Jeremy Madson to talk about a whole bunch of nostalgic pop culture craziness and put it to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Now John Hammond self-fertilizes the dinosaur eggs.”
-Billy

This is what happens when a guest cancels on The Nostalgia Test, the wildest Nostalgia Test News episode yet! The opening monologue is part of Billy’s hot take of Jack Nicholson’s performance in The Shining. Then, because this was recorded before the summer, the boys give their live predictions and hot takes on the trailers for Happy Gilmore 2, The Naked Gun, and Spaceballs 2. They talk about Adam Sandler’s comedy legacy, the latest slew of comedies, can Liam Neeson be funny, and the wildest comedy of all time Tropic Thunder. Dan introduces a brand new “Rick Roll” and then we see which Metal songs pass the “Will Manny Metal” test!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:08 Discussing Jack Nicholson's Performance in The Shining

00:40 Confusion Over Shelly Long and Shelly Duvall

01:06 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction

02:02 Hot Takes on The Shining and Popeye Movie

04:37 Mission Impossible and Movie Trailers

12:12 Adam Sandler Movies Discussion

19:35 Rickrolling and Nostalgia Tangents

34:25 Debating the Effectiveness of Two-in-One Shampoo

34:47 Liam Neeson in Comedies: A Viewer’s Perspective

35:08 Recent Comedy Films: Hits and Misses

36:48 Nostalgic Comedy Films: A Trip Down Memory Lane

37:28 Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

38:04 TV Shows and Their Impact

40:00 The Future of Comedy and Streaming Services

57:16 Will Manny Metal? A Musical Experiment

01:10:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Join the Audience Tuesday August 19th for Nostalgia Test News! & Tuesday August 28th for Happy Gilmore Franchise! Be in the Zoom audience for some pop-culture fun Tuesday August 19th for Nostalgia Test News Episode recording. We'll discuss some hard-hitting passings in pop-culture, insane pop-culture stories, movie announcements. and so much more!Join us in the Zoom audience on Thursday August 28th when we put Happy Gilmore 1 and 2 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! We want you to be there, share your questions, thoughts, and favorite Happy Gilmore scenes and quotes!

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1992 comedy classic My Cousin Vinny to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“[My Cousin Vinny] is a Thanksgiving movie.-Manny

This is an absolute lovefest of an episode with My Cousin Vinny quotes flying all over the place. From the start to the end there’s nothing but amazing things to say about the dialogue, the comedic timing of Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, the late great Fred Gwynne, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, and Austin Pendleton. The boys try to find plot holes and come up empty, except for their star audience member Long Island artist Andrew Breen (@rocktapusjones_art) who finds one very minor issue. Manny does an amazing reenactment of Marisa Tomei’s “Hunting” monologue, they go through the hilarious prison scene with Joe Pesci and Mitchell Whitfield, and the perfectly ridiculous NY character names. In the end, they determine whether this movie passes The Nostalgia Test and discuss why My Cousin Vinny is a perfect Thanksgiving movie.

Get ready for a nostalgic trip with these three yutes through possibly one of the best comedies of all time.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:12 Nostalgia Test: My Cousin Vinny

01:02 Audience Engagement and Podcast Updates

02:00 Danny Facts: My Cousin Vinny Overview

03:14 Movie Analysis: Plot and Characters

05:41 Iconic Scenes and Personal Memories

10:06 Writing and Direction Excellence

31:31 Joe Pesci's Versatility and Career

36:39 Final Thoughts and Audience Interaction

41:59 Nostalgic Movie Reboots and Sequels

42:11 The Pop Culture Sphere and Cobra Kai

43:53 Uncle Ben's Rice and Random Movie Trivia

44:37 Friends Trivia and Iconic Actors

46:21 C-Grade Movies and HBO Nostalgia

48:38 My Cousin Vinny: A Deep Dive

50:30 New York Accents and Family Dynamics

01:10:30 Thanksgiving Movies and Final Thoughts

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Dan, Manny, & Billy invited The Fandalorians to put the 1985 Sci-fi/Comedy classic to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“We are making a lot of dark backstories to this movie.”-Mr. McDonald

We had so much fun with the guys from The Fandalorians on this episode digging into all the ins and outs, the conspiracy theories, and our memories of Back to the Future. It’s just six dudes from Long Island trying to answer some really important questions like how the hell did Marty meet Doc Brown, is this better time traveling than Bill & Ted’s, the confusing family dynamics between Marty and his family and Lorraine (Lea Thompson) and her family, Billy Zane, why would the time lines change this way in the end, and can we figure out what’s up with Mount Airey Lodge and The Commack Motor Inn.Seriously though, this is one of our favorite conversations and we’re so grateful for the guys of The Fandalorians for coming on and being part of the Nostalgia Test chaos.

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By day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. G. are dedicated educators shaping young minds. By night, they become The Fandalorians—diving into movies, TV, sports, comics, and everything pop culture… with plenty of laughs, hot takes, and relentless trolling of each other along the way. It’s Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night—where fandom meets faculty lounge, and no opinion is safe. https://linktr.ee/thefandalorianspod APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup

01:11 Welcoming the Guests

01:48 Mount Airy Lodge Anecdote

03:13 Introducing the Fan DeLorean

06:23 Back to the Future: Initial Thoughts

09:37 Memories and First Impressions

19:20 Time Travel and Plot Holes

35:12 Marty's Family Dynamics

43:58 Analyzing the Timeline: When Did It Happen?

44:45 The Creepy Kid and the Neighbors

45:09 The Pants Mystery: How Did They Come Off?

46:10 Dark Backstories and Theories

46:58 Graffiti and Budget Trivia

47:52 Billy Zane and Casting Choices

48:43 Biff's Transformation and Timeline Changes

54:09 Doc's Plan and Time Travel Mechanics

57:07 Marty's Selfishness and Rock 'n' Roll

59:11 The Future and Family Dynamics

01:03:53 Theories and What-If Scenarios

01:10:47 Rick and Morty Connections

01:20:11 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test

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Dan, Manny, & Billy invite friend & fan of the pod Meghan P. Nolan to put the 1985 action/adventure comedy The Goonies to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I had this epiphany while I was watching it this time where I was like, ‘Holy shit! Like Goonies are just like a bunch of nerds, they're all just sitting around playing D&D, Mikey is the dungeon master, and this is their quest.”
-Meghan P. Nolan

Around 2 years ago, Meghan sent us a suggestion to put The Goonies to the ultimate test and because Dan is super lazy it took him this long to get her on the pod. This episode is off the rails from the start filled with classic Nostalgia Test drops and a live Zoom audience of one, (haha! it’s a start) Courtney from the Fiction Fixation Podcast who added some hilarious ideas while Billy dealt with his North Carolina internet service. The gang talks about “Goonies” comes from their town name The Goon Docks, what did the parents of these kids do to get all their houses foreclosed on, why was Troy and his flunkies hanging around a wishing well, are the Fratellis really Italian, and who was resetting One Eyed Willie’s booby traps in the 1600s. They also analyze all the amazing characters, unpack the stereotypes, plot holes, and put Cindy Lauper’s song to a quick Nostalgia Test. Most importantly, they talk about the real heroes of this movie Rosalita and Sloth.

This episode is what The Nostalgia Test is all about, laughter, hot takes, and a bunch of hypothetical scenarios for what a Goonies sequel or TV series might look like. This is a must-listen for any fan of 80s classics.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:45 Welcoming the Hosts and Guest

01:15 Discussing The Goonies and Nostalgia

02:10 The Goonies' Cultural Impact

04:08 Analyzing Characters and Stereotypes

10:07 Plot Holes and Funny Observations

15:47 The Goonies' Opening Scene and PG Rating

26:51 Music and Product Placement in The Goonies

30:41 Kids' Reactions to The Goonies

31:36 Comparing The Goonies to Other 80s Movies

33:35 Modern Movie Music and Final Thoughts

36:06 Revisiting 'The Goonies': Childhood Memories and Cable TV

37:03 Tree Climbing Adventures and Childhood Mischief

38:24 The Goonies' Treasure Hunt Begins

39:03 Decoding the Pirate Map and Family Dynamics

40:27 The Goonies' Quest: Booby Traps and Town Secrets

42:19 Character Dynamics and 80s Stereotypes

50:14 The Fratelli Family: Villains or Victims?

52:21 Sloth: The Unlikely Hero

56:21 The Goonies' Final Adventure: Treasure and Triumph

01:10:35 Nostalgic Jail Cell Memories

01:11:02 The Idiot Mob in Astoria

01:11:42 Chunk's Hilarious Car Encounter

01:12:22 Goonies Theme Park and Escape Room Ideas

01:14:21 Mikey's Iconic Speech

01:16:02 Speculating on the Goonies Sequel

01:22:25 The Goonies' Legacy and Trivia

01:34:56 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test

Meghan P. Nolan, MFA, MA, PhD, is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Honors program at State University of New York, Rockland. She is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is a multi-genre writer, who focuses on(Neo-)Victorian and Modern literature/ crime writing and fragmented perceptions of self-hood through academic works, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Her book The Crossroads of Crime Writing: Unseen Structures and Uncertain Spaces was published by Anthem Press (March 2024). She is the author of the poetry collection, Stratification (2008) and her poems have been in many literary journals over the years. Recently, her works have been on public display as a part of the “Writing on the Walls” exhibits at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (HVMOCA) and she regularly performs her poetry and monologues as a part of productions by both Studio Theater in Exile and Tutti Bravi respectively. Her works have appeared in Approaches to Teaching the Works of Fernando Pessoa (2025), Mean Streets (2021), Persona Studies (2021 and 2015), Transnational Crime Fiction: Mobility, Borders, and Detection (2020), Exquisite Corpse: Studio Art-Based Writing in the Academy (2019), The 100 Greatest Detectives (2018), and Thread (2017). For more info visit mpnolan.com.

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Put your Nostalgia helmet on and join Dan & Manny on a dangerous journey to put some 90s Commercials to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I'm surprised we survived. Like, what we were putting in our bodies, what they were allowing us to play with. It's amazing that we even got this far”
-Dan

Before Billy joined the chaos, Dan & Manny embarked on a weird walk down memory lane with these super odd 90s commercials. They try to figure out why anyone would by their kid a doll that pees, if Nerf is just human dog toys, why were water guns to big and crazy, and how did anyone go to Action Park. Plus, Dan tells a ridiculous story about his dad, the time he went to Action Park, and Manny slowly loses his mind. This is one of those weirdo episodes you’ll want to watch so you can see all the commercials they’re talking about. So, grab your Super Soakers, polish those Nerf Vortexes, grab your favorite Kid Cuisine and get ready for a Nostalgia Test like you’ve never seen and heard before.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

01:23 Discussing 90s Commercials and Their Impact

04:02 Nerf Turbo Screamer Football Commercial Review

11:43 Magic Potty Baby Commercial Review

16:38 Polly Pocket Commercial Review

19:39 Super Soaker Ooze Blaster Commercial Review

23:26 Action Park Commercial Review

27:12 Water Park Woes and Action Park Memories

27:37 The Perils of Action Park

32:17 Nostalgic Water Gun Commercials

39:54 Kid Cuisine and Childhood Meals

45:20 Sunny Delight and Gushers

53:45 Reflecting on 90s Commercials and Toys

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Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1993 action/drama Free Willy to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“[They abused a whale] to make a movie about whale awareness [...] You fucking basically murdered [a whale] in the making of [Free Willy].” -Billy

Okay everyone, this was a weird journey back for us because no one knew what to expect from Free Willy. We didn’t remember it was two hours long. We didn’t remember about Jesse’s friend Perry. We sure didn’t remember Mykelti Williamson being saddled with another clueless white person?And that’s just the tip of this nostalgic iceberg because we go on a Metalocalypse tangent, how Orcas were attacking sailboats, adopting a manatee in elementary school, and we expose the unfortunate story behind Kiko, the Orca in Free Willy.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast

00:18 Iconic Quotes and Characters from Free Willy

01:03 Reflecting on 90s Movie Culture

01:38 Free Willy: The Plot and Performances

02:54 The Cast and Their Other Works

05:28 Memories of Watching Free Willy as Kids

07:01 The Harsh Realities of Captivity

10:49 The Bond Between Jesse and Willy

16:20 The Climax: Freeing Willy

34:00 The Ethics of Animal Training and Captivity

38:13 Critique of the Characters' Jobs and Skills

38:28 The Absurdity of Recording Dolphins and Whales

39:13 Plot Holes and Lack of Security

40:25 The Plan to Free Willie

43:03 The Ridiculous Escape Plan

54:46 The Fate of Kiko, the Real-Life Willie

01:05:21 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test

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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.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:16 Discussing the End of Popular Shows
01:06 Nostalgia and SNL
02:23 Podcast Dynamics and Drinking Habits
03:48 Reboots and Guilty Pleasures
08:56 Surprise Guests and Birthday Wishes
14:32 Hockey Talk and Parenting
20:11 Debating Gorilla vs. Humans
25:19 Hockey Expenses and Parenting Challenges
29:22 Mike's Instagram Alerts
30:13 The Search for the Purple CD
32:10 Pickleball Takes Over
33:03 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories
39:54 Horror Movie Franchises
48:57 Reboots and Sequels
54:42 Sperm Racing and Other Oddities
58:49 Movie Talk: From Hackers to Scooby-Doo
59:46 The Frighteners and Other Horror Flicks
01:00:32 Podcast Shoutouts and the “Daddy Stories” Confusion
01:04:24 Nostalgia: Childhood Games and Manhunt
01:09:16 Late-Night Diners and Drinking Stories
01:24:27 Rocky Rankings and Final Thoughts

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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.

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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!

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Jonathan Salemi is a feature film director, writer and producer. The complete filmmaker. His recent feature THE LAST DEAL screened in theaters across the U.S. in 2023 and was picked up by Starz and Encore. The film was featured in The New York Times “5 Action Films to Stream Now”. Previously, Jonathan hasproduced for network television ("Married at First Sight" on LIFETIME), directed three Academy Award qualifying short films including a short-listed Best Live Action Short Film at the Academy Awards, and he’s directed three feature documentaries. He got his start as an intern at Sony Picture Studios for Academy Award winning producer Douglas Wick. During that time, Jonathan directed his first feature film via a grant from Panavision and Kodak and four walled the film for a week on Sunset Blvd. The Last Deal on Tubi and Amazon. www.TheLastDealMovie.com The Last Deal SocialsIG: @TheLastDealMovieFB: @TheLastDealMovieTwitter: @TheLastDealFilm
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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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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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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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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 Erato 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.

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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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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 episodeand 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

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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: Rebirthand 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.

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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 Erato 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.

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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.

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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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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

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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!

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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!

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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 Traumaby 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

When Dan & Manny record in-person, the episode instantly becomes a classic, and this one is no different. 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!

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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 Yacklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community.

They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.

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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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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 GunFranchise
Taken(Franchise)
Airplane!(Movie 1980)
Spaceballs(Movie 1987)
Hot Tub Time Machine(Movie 2010)
Donnell Rawlings
BladeFranchise
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.

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Scott produced and co-directed The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - a documentary chronicling the rise of the Nickelodeon network throughout the 80s and 90s. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Apple TV, and most places you can buy and rent streaming movies. He also directed This Is GWAR, a documentary about the infamous art collective/performance art/monster band, currently on AMC+, Shudder, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. He is currently working on a new show called Game Changers, with Phil Moore of Nick Arcade!

Some Episode Notes

Game Changers Kickstarter!
The Orange Years (Movie 2018)
40: 🎥🧡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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love

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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!

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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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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!

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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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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!

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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!

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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!

🤜👊🤛 Street Fighter (1994) w/ Eric AlthoffEric 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.

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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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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.

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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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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/ AJ
Conor Sherry can soon be seen as the all-out lead in SNACK SHACK for director Adam Rehmeier and MRC, which will be released theatrically later this year. He can currently be seen recurring in TERMINAL LIST opposite Chris Pratt. He also starred in the third season of Nickelodeon’s anthology series ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?. He was the 2019 National Speech & Debate Association Champion in Humorous Interpretation for his self-written one man interpretation of Will Ferrell’s comedy feature KICKING & SCREAMING.

MIKA ABDALLA/BrookeMika is best known for her lead role as ‘Avery Hansen-White’ in Hulu’s teen comedy by Talia Osteen, SEX APPEAL, in which she starred opposite Paris Jackson, Fortune Feimster, and Margaret Cho. She can also be seen as the lead in Netflix’s “ProjectMc^2,” which earned her an individual nomination for a Young Artist Awards for Best Performance. Her previous credits include a recurring role in the CW’s Emmy-nominated Arrowverse series, “The Flash,” portraying the reluctant meta-teenager ‘Tinya Wazzo,’ known to DC Comics fans as ‘Apparition.’ Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Abdallais a former competitive ballroom dancer and equestrian. The first-generation actress currently resides in Los Angeles where she studies psychology at UCLA.

Some Episode Notes

Conor Sherry
Mika Abdalla
Snack Shack (movie 2024)
Adam Rehmeier
Dazed and Confused (movie 1993)
The Sandlot (movie 1993)
Voltron (tv series)
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Jorts
JNCO jeans

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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Steve Herrera to put the 1994 comedy Airheadsto 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!

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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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Help The Nostalgia Test Podcast start the movement #NotMyDalton. Post your thoughts on the Road House reboot, use the hashtag #NotMyDalton, and tag us in your post.

Some Episode Notes

Road House Trailer (movie 2024)
Road House (movie 1989)
NotMyDalton (START THIS NOW!!!!)
🍻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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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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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
1. 🚀Lightyear (2022): Nostalgia Test Now!
1. 🎸 MxPx Life In General
1. 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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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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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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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.

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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

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- 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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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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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 Irresistible
🎶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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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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
Gameboy
Thunder in Paradise
Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny Dog scene
Road House Reboot
Point Break remake
Sting
Mike Tyson
Clip from Undertaker and Shawn Michaels match
Crank
Crank 2

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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.

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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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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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WHAT'S UP 2023!!! Dan & Manny welcome the new year by answering your questions about them. 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 movie 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
Playlist Wars Podcast
The Wort Podcast
I Hate Your Taste In Movies Podcast
Buzzn The Tower Podcast
Measuring the Score Podcast
Soundtrack Your Life Podcast
Namely 90s Podcast
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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🎃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!

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Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus 1
1. 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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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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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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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.

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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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In the first 📚Nostalgia 101 episode, Dan & Manny invite Georg Csarmann to do a deep dive into the complexities of nostalgia, how it works to create community, the ways we experience nostalgia through different pieces of media, and when and where the term was coined. It's time to go to school!

Georg Csarmann Bio: Narratives and the contextualization of information are at the heart of Georg's life purpose, either through storytelling or content curation. Based on his experience as a filmmaker, writer, media academic and film programmer, he wants to cut through the noise of media overabundance and create a meaningful way for other people to experience films & TV."

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/author/georgc/ https://twitter.com/GeorgCsarmann https://vimeo.com/georgc https://canafilmsaveyourlife.substack.com

Episode Notes

CFP: Podcast for Pop-Culture/Nerd/Nostalgia Podcast
SXSW
Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
Jim Jarmusch
Columbus (2017 film)
Kogonada
Comet (film)
Tom Waits
Iggy Pop and Tom Waits (Coffee and cigarettes)
Spike Lee
Roberto Benigni and Steven Wright (Coffee and Cigarettes)
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Plato
Ratatouille (2007)
Mad Men (TV Series 2007–2015)
Simon Reynolds
Stranger Things (TV Series 2016– )
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill
Kate Bush
The Goonies (1985)
Stand by Me (1986)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Tower Records
Empire Discs
Full House (TV Series 1987–1995)
Game of Thrones (TV Series 2011–2019)
Friends (TV Series 1994–2004)
The Simpsons (TV Series 1989– )
Mitch Hedberg
How I Built This (podcast NPR)
Celine Dion
Otis Redding
Frank Sinatra
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Field of Dreams (1989)
The Sandlot (1993)
The Rookie (2002)

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Dan & Manny get into it with The Adult Babies Podcast to put the 1991 classic 🏴‍☠️Hook to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode is a beautiful collage of chaos, yelling, and insane laughter, meaning it's a classic Nostalgia Test Podcast experience. The guys dig deeply into 🏴‍☠️Hook and try to figure out if Neverland causes amnesia, all the surprise cameos in 🏴‍☠️Hook, the fact that Spielberg originally wanted 🏴‍☠️Hook to be a musical, how Ruffio was basically thrown away once Peter got there and did they leave Ruffio's body behind after he died, there's an amazing Over the Top tangent at the end, and what the F*CK is up with the Tinkerbell Wendy Peter Pan love triangle?!

And so much more, including:

Radio Flyer (1992)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Big (1988)
Little Monsters (1989)
Major League (1989)
Newsies (1992)
Cat’s in the Cradle by Harry Chapin
John Williams
Home Alone (1990)
Disney’s Aladdin (1992) w/ Jenn & Austin from I Hate Your Taste in Movies
Hook IMDB Trivia
Christopher Walken in Peter Pan LIVE!
Mrs. Doubtfire w/ Jeremy Madson

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Dan & Manny put 🧑‍✈️Top Gun: Maverick to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW!) This episode is just a Tom Cruise lovefest from top to bottom. They talk about every minute of 🧑‍✈️Maverick so be warned, THERE ARE SPOILERS! But get with the program and see this movie, NOW! They talk about the 80s of it all, the homages to 🧑‍✈️Top Gun 1, how Tom Cruise is the last action star, that there shouldn't be a 3rd 🧑‍✈️Top Gun, the buddy-comedy of it all in 🧑‍✈️Maverick, and so much more! Plus, there's a hilarious reveal at the end of the podcast, so stay till the end.

They also talk about:

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Trailer
Top Gun
Top Gun: Maverick
Tropic Thunder
Magnolia
Tom Cruise
Lightyear
Top Gun: Maverick Exclusive - Tom Cruise Summer Movie Greeting (2022)
Val Kilmer
Iron Eagle
✈️🦅Iron Eagle w/ Mike Silva
Bashir Salahuddin
Moviefone
*69
Behind Enemy Lines
Bad Boy 2
The Firm
Lady Gaga - Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)

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Dan surprises Manny with a random assortment of useless 90s toys/knick-knacks/things-we-did-as-kids/etc., to put to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The random 90s list is:

📣The Yak Bak
😂Troll Dolls
🌊Water Talkies
📒Trapper Keeper
🚴Putting a Soda Can on the Back Wheel of Your Bike
🐇Lucky Rabbit Foot
🐾Furby
🐣Tamagotchi
💣Minesweeper

They talk about why The Nostalgia Test Podcast is the Bodega of Podcasts, why it was necessary for Troll dolls to have butts, the uselessness of talking underwater, Trapper Keepers, why everything was on a keychain in the 90s, the Furby Gizmo connection, and so much more!

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel!

Bop It
The Magic Trolls and the Troll Warriors (Short 1991)
Beanie Babies
Boke Spoke Beads
Baseball Card in the Bike Spokes
Pet Rock
Furby Commercial
Nokia Phone Snake Game
- "The history of Snake: How the Nokia game defined a new era for the mobile industry"
Wordle
The Sims
Roller Coaster Tycoon
SimCity
Game Genie
Bubble Trouble (1996 video game)

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Dan & Manny welcome their longtime friend Jeremy Madson (aka 🦆The Duck) to put the 1993 classic 👵Mrs. Doubtfire to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Dan, Manny, & Jeremy get into the most heated battle in Nostalgia Test Podcast history. Manny tries to take down Sally Field's character, Dan rips apart Robin Wiliams' character, and Jeremy tries to keep the peace. They also talk about why Robin Williams couldn't learn to be a good husband without dressing up like 👵Mrs. Doutbfire, the 4 things Robin Williams needed to do to save his marriage, Hollywood's obsession with sh*tty dads, they call out all the problematic "jokes," and so much more!

1. 🧞Disney’s Aladdin (1992) w/ Jenn & Austin from I Hate Your Taste In Movies
Remington Steele
The Lawnmower Man
Pierce Brosnan
Chris Columbus
Bicentennial Man
Liar Liar
1. 🎅📜The Santa Clause
Martin Mull
Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical
1. 🤙🎸Bill & Ted‘s Excellent Adventure

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This was recorded on March 14th, 2022, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan & Manny welcome Ryan Pak from Soundtrack Your Life into the nostalgic fun to put 3 🤪🎶Ridiculous Music Videos to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The three videos being put to the test are:

Manny's video: David Hasselhoff music video - "Hooked on a Feeling"
Ryan's video: David Bowie & Mick Jagger - "Dancing in the Streets"
Dan's video: Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse of the Heart”

This episode has it all! They try to figure out if David Bowie and Mick Jagger hurt the efforts of Live Aid '85 with their music video, Manny talks about finding the David Hasselhoff music video, Manny talks about Meatloaf again, Dan brings back the Danny Facts part of the pod, and they try to figure out if "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is about vampires or just a weird Highlander spin-off.

And so much more!

Soundtrack Your Life
Garden State
The Shins
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff music video - Hooked on a Feeling
Mac and Me
The Highlander
David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing in the Streets
Rick Roll
Live Aid 1985
Bob Dylan singing “We Are The World”
The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book)
Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Total Eclipse literal video
THE REAL MEANING OF BONNIE TYLER'S TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART
John Woo (director)

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Dan & Manny welcome Jenn & Austin from I Hate Your Taste In Movies to put the 1992 Disney classic 🧞Aladdin to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode is an OG tangent-ridden episode that dives into if Abu is the real evil of this movie, why is Disney obsessed with dead moms, Disney needs to release the Robin Williams Cut of🧞Aladdin, how old are the Disney princesses...

And so much more!

I Hate Your Taste in Movies
🧞Aladdin Trailer
Aladdin for SNES
Full House
Disney Full House ep
Live-action Aladdin
William F. Buckley Jr.
Toys
Pixar
James Earl Jones
Mary Hart
Robert De Niro
Rodney Dangerfield
Groucho Marx
Aladdin 2: Return of Jafar

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Dan & Manny welcome Brandon from the Namely 90s Podcast into the nostalgic chaos to put four 90s power ballads to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The four songs being put to the test are:

Manny's song: November Rain by Guns N Roses
Brandon's song: Say Hello 2 Heaven by Temple of the Dog
Dan's song: It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion
Andrew's song: I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That) by Meatloaf

This episode has it all! They try to navigate Dan's hatred for Meatloaf, why are these songs so long, Manny does a killer rendition of November Rain, and Brandon re-enacts an epic karaoke night.

And so much more!

Namely 90s podcast link
The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018)
🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
Hootie and the Blowfish
Kill Bill
Temple of the Dog
Hunger Strike
Chris Cornell
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
New Kids on the Block
Celine Dion
Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
Debra Jo Rupp
That 70s Show
Chinese Democracy

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Dan & Manny put the recent Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie trailer to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! Dan & Manny had to call an audible when this trailer dropped, and oh man, did it drop a nostalgia 💣bomb all over their childhoods. They try to figure out why Andy Samberg & John Mulaney are voicing Chip n' Dale, is this just Roger Rabbit 2, will this movie be nothing more than a hyped-up cameo-fest, and is the Batman franchise merely a nostalgic trap we continue to fall for with each new movie.

And so much more, including:

Andy Samberg
John Mulaney
The Lonely Island
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (TV series)
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (Movie 2022)
🍻The Road House Reboot: Nostalgia Test Now!
Saved by the Bell
Zack Attack: "Saved by the Bell" Rockumentary (TV Episode 1991)
Casey Kasem
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
“Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul (Music Video)
Magnum, P.I. (TV Series 1980–1988)
Alvin & the Chipmunks (TV Series 1983–1990)
Sailor Moon
J.K. Simmons
🚀Lightyear (2022): Nostalgia Test Now!
🎸🌎Wayne‘s World
TaleSpin (TV Series 1990–1991)
🏄Point Break
The Long Take website

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Dan & Manny welcome Lauren Carey from The Beer'd Al Podcast to put the Rupert Holmes' classic "🍹Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode has it ALL. They try to figure out who's to blame for the terrible relationship in "🍹Escape (The Piña Colada Song)," what's up with getting caught in the rain, making love at midnight in the dunes of the cape, and there's a classic Nostalgia Test Tangent that goes from bringing back blended drinks to the new Weird Al movie starring Daniel Radcliffe, plus 3 amazing drink recommendations (check them out in the notes below).

And so much more, including:

Beer'd Al Podcast
Rupert Holmes
Manny’s drink: Piña Bullada from Bolero Snort Brewery
Dan’s drink: Black Lime Mojito Hard Kombucha from Flying Embers
Lauren’s drink: Jam Up Tangerine & Pineapple from Collective Arts Brewing
“Hook” by Blues Traveler
“Timothy” by The Buoys
Daiquiri
Mudslides
Piña Coladas
Microwave Nachos
1.🍸Cocktail (1988)
Bette Davis Eyes
Vogue
WAP
My Neck My Back
🎶Early 2000s One-Hit Wonders w/ Bryce Larsen
Margaritaville
UHF
UHF Twinkie Wiener Sandwich
Weird Al movie starring Daniel Radcliffe

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Dan & Manny talk to Warren Davis, the creator of 1982's hit arcade game Qbert. Warren talks about going from RPI engineering student to improviser at Chicago's Second City to developing Qbert at Gottlieb, he takes Dan & Manny on a serious deep-dive into how Q*bert went from a simple coding exercise to an arcade smash, are schooled on some arcade game history from the 80s & 90s, and Warren talks about his contributions to Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, & T2: Judgement Day. This is an amazingly nerdy episode!

If you want to learn even more about Warren Davis and the arcade gaming world, buy his new book Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games, and get it autographed by Warren!

You can follow Warren Davis on Twitter & Facebook @WarrenDavis29.

Mentioned In This Episode:

🎥 The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
Centipede arcade game
Nintendo
Atari
Museum of the Moving Image
Grasshopper’s Comics
Magic the Gathering
Gottlieb Games
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Second City Chicago
Josephine Forsberg
Jeff Lee
Ron Waxman
Howie Ruben
Atari 2600
Pong
ColecoVision
Tim Kazurinsky
Police Academy Franchise
Sega Genesis
Faster, Harder, More Challenging Q*bert
David Thiel
The MAMA Project (Multi Arcade Machine Emulation)
Joust Arcade Game
Popeye Arcade Game
Laser Disc Arcade
Dragons Lair
Space Ace
Us vs Them Arcade Game
Mortal Kombat
NBA Jam
T2: Judgement Day Arcade Game
Ed Boon
John Tobias
Mark Turmell
Revolution X
George Petro
Jack Haeger
Oculus Quest
Fortnite
Myst
Shivers (game)
The Pandora Directive (game)
The Room (game)
The Incredible Machine (game)
Maniac Mansion (game)

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Dan & Manny return to the infamous food episodes by putting 3 cookies to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The 3 cookies are:

Lotus Biscoff
Stella D'Oro Margherite
Voortman Vanilla Wafers

And they bring this test to the next level to see if these cookies are better dunked in tea, coffee, or milk. Manny needs to be regulated in this episode because he houses these cookies unnecessarily, Dan tells a weird childhood story from Ozone Park, Queens, and Manny has a moment with the Lotus Biscoff.

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Topics Mentioned:

Lotus Biscoff
Stella D'Oro Margherite
Voortman Vanilla Wafers
That basement kitchen in Portuguese & Italian households
🍫Candy Bars
Stella D'Oro Cookies Original Breakfast Treats or the S cookie
Entenmann’s
Nostalgia Test IG Live eps: Pop Tarts

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Stella D'oro Breakfast Treats, Original Cookies, 9 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Voortman Bakery Vanilla Wafers, 14.1 oz., Pack of 4 – Wafers Baked with Real Vanilla, No Artificial Colors, Flavors or High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Stella D'Oro Margherite Vanilla Cookies, 12 Ounce

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Dan & Manny say goodbye to 2021 with a scorching 🔥 roast of all the ridiculous trends, people, products, movies, & anything else they feel needs roasting. They talk about the return of Y2K fashion like the bucket hat, CBD everything, The Milk Crate Challenge, Mac & Cheese Ice Cream, Pete Davidson, and much more. They also celebrate some 2021 wins like Jadakiss & The LOX, WandaVision, and, and, and... hmmm... that might be it. Oh, and Manny's dog Marty McFly makes a short appearance!

Listen to the episode for so much more!

Topics We Mention:

RIP Betty White
RIP Sidney Poitier
RIP Bob Saget
Bucket Hats
Jnco Jeans
Goth
🎶Early 2000s One-Hit Wonders w/ Bryce Larsen
Crocs
The Viral Milk Crate Challenge
Hot Chocolate Bombs
White Claw, Zima, Smirnoff Ice, & Mike’s Hard Lemonade
CBD everything
Mac & Cheese Ice Cream
Pete Davidson
Free Britney Movement
Jadakiss
The LOX
WandaVision
Bennifer
The Matrix Resurrections
Space Jam: A New Legacy
A reality star who says she made $200K from selling her farts in Mason jars is pivoting to selling them as NFTs

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Dan & Manny talk about Hollywood's obsession with rebooting 80s classics by putting the news of a possible 🍻 Road House reboot starring Jake Gyllenhaal to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! Manny is on FIRE 🔥 this episode and puts Hollywood on BLAST for even trying to reboot 🍻Road House. They discuss why it's impossible to reboot any 80s movie, how MGM should cast Regé-Jean Page in the Patrick Swayze part if they really feel it's necessary to reboot 🍻Road House, & they even go as far as suggesting the entire cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia do the reboot themselves. Plus, Manny reflects on the heat he got from his family after trashing cranberry sauce in the Thanksgiving episode.

And much more, including:

Road House Reboot Release Date, Cast, And Plot - Looper
Rollerball (2002)
1. 🍻Road House (1989) w/ Billy D’Elia
Point Break (2015)
Regé-Jean Page
Vincent D'Onofrio
Danny Devito
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Road House 2: Last Call (2006)
1. 🦃Thanksgiving Lightning Round

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Dan & Manny look back on 2021 in Nostalgia Test Podcast history. They reminisce and give out 🏆"awards" for:

Favorite Episode
Best Episode
Episode They Thought Would Be More Popular
Episode They Were Surprised Did So Well
Best Guest
Best Drop
Most Ridiculous Episode
What Episode We Want to Re-test----more----

Episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 40: 🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
Episode 65: Documenting the Nickelodeon Story with Scott Barber (Writing Remix Podcast)
Episode 54: 🥊 Rocky 4 (1985) w/ Buzzn The Tower
Episode 57: 🥊 Rocky Ranking Redemption w/ Steve Herrera
Episode 36: 🛒Supermarket Sweep (1990)
Episode 66: 🦌Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer vs ⛄Frosty The Snowman w/ Brendan Ryan of The Adult Babies Podcast
Episode 65: 👽Trippy Furniture Versus
Episode 43: 🤢Gross Toys
Episode 41: 🏄😎 Airborne w/ Rob McCaffery (1993)
Episode 37: 🕹️Sega Genesis Pt. 2 (Kid Chameleon, Comix Zone, & Contra: Hard Corps)
Episode 31: ✈️🦅Iron Eagle w/ Mike Silva
Episode 29:🎤🤣Brian Regan: LIVE!
Episode 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout w/ Billy D'Elia & Steve Herrera
Episode 20: 🍻Road House w/ Billy D'Elia (1989)
Episode 16: 🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space w/ Steve Herrera
Episode 44: 💥📹 1999 VMA Breakthrough Video
Episode 45: 🔮 Big (1988)
Episode 46: 🥊 Rocky (1976) w/ Measuring The Score
Episode 47: 🎶Early 2000s One-Hit Wonders w/ Bryce Larsen
Episode 48: 💋💀Kiss of Death by Jadakiss (2004) w/ Dave Kucich
Episode 49: 🎵🎺Ska & Punk Cover Songs w/ Kadence
Episode 51: 🥊 Rocky 2 (1979) w/ Rob McCaffery
Episode 53: 🎹Billy Joel's Greatest Hits w/ Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars
Episode 55: 🥊 Rocky 5 (1990) w/ Jessica Kwazz
Episode 56: 🥊Rocky Balboa w/ Billy D'Elia
Episode 58 ⛱️The Lost Summer Episode: Summer Hits w/ STATTfest
Episode 59: 🎛️Techno Music List
Episode 60: 😎📺1990‘s Mentos Commercials
Episode 63: 🚀Nostalgia Test Now! Lightyear (2022)
Episode 64: 🦃Thanksgiving Lightning Round

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Dan & Manny welcome Brendan Ryan of The Adult Babies Podcast on this amazing Christmas versus journey as they put 🦌Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & ⛄Frosty The Snowman to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode is a comedic masterpiece, driven by extreme confusion. They try to unpack why Santa is such an a**hole to Rudolph and all the elves, is Santa the head of a weird North Pole Cult, how Elf literally stole ALL of 🦌Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, why can't anyone pronounce Abominable or Poinsettia correctly, and did one of the kids in ⛄Frosty The Snowman almost die!?

And so much more, including:----more----

Adult Babies Podcast: Episode 186: Lithology Brewing Company’s Manny Coelho
Episode 26:🎅📜The Santa Clause
Episode 25: 👿😈Gremlins
Episode 24: 🎄🎵 Christmas Songs
Gumby
Elf
Measuring The Score: BONUS- The Nightmare Before Christmas w/ The Nostalgia Test
Jimmy Durante
Frosty the Snowman is basically Jacob’s Ladder (shout out to How Did This Get Made)
Ralph Kramden
Peter Griffin
Jack Kerouac
Jack Frost (1998)
Jack Frost (horror 1997)

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Dan & Manny go head-to-head to find the best 👽trippy bedroom items and put them all to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Their lists are:

Manny's List:

🌋Lava Lamp
🌌Black Light
🔮Plasma Ball

Dan's List:

🛋️Inflatable Couch
⭐Glow in the Dark Stars
🎆Fiber Optic lamp

This has to be the weirdest episode this season. Dan & Manny talk about the grossness that is an inflatable couch, they go back and forth on whether or not they could have a random lava lamp in their homes right now, Manny talks about painting the walls with Tide, and three words: bean bag chair.

And so much more:

Episode 62: ⌛Desk Objects Versus
Spencer’s Gifts
Manny stole a key chain from World Imports
Himalayan Salt Lamp
Manny talks about being scared by an Alien poster.
Ummagumma
The LA Beast
The LA Beast assembles plasma ball video
Bean Bag Chair tangent

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Dan & Manny take on 🦃Thanksgiving for this special holiday lightning round and put some 🦃Thanksgiving staples to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

😜Friendsgiving
🤑Black Friday
🔴Cranberry Sauce
🏈Football
🎺The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

They talk about giving November back to 🦃Thanksgiving, kicking the Greenbean Casserole off the table and to the curb, Dan talks all about going to 🎺The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a kid, and somehow they end with a classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangent about 🥳Block Parties!

And much more, including: ----more----

Listen for Manny’s deep sigh at the beginning of the episode after Dan talks about his dream of cooking a Thanksgiving dinner.
Back Friday history
Is Cranberry Sauce an actual sauce?
Dan & Manny destroy Cranberry sauce, cranberries, & green bean casserole.
Dan shares his Vegan Thanksgiving menu.

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This was recorded on November 1st, 2021.

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Dan & Manny put Pixar's 🚀Lightyear to the ultimate test on the very first Nostalgia Test Now! This episode has everything, Manny talks about Lightyear being part of a Toy Story future-multiverse, the guys go into a quick Rocky tangent (of course), and there's plenty of Nostalgia Test Podcast confusion.

And much more, including: ----more----

Dagobah
X-Wing
Toy Story Franchise
The Reinvention of Sid: Creativity and Villainy in Disney’s Toy Story
Maybe destructive Sid from Toy Story wasn’t such a bad kid after all
Pixar
David Bowie Starman

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This was recorded on November 1st, 2021.

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Chaka Demus & Pliers - "Murder She Wrote" interlude covered by Bryce Larsen

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Dan & Manny go head-to-head to find the best desk object or toy and put them all to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Their lists are:

Manny's List:

🔮Newton's Cradle
⛰️Desktop Shifting Sandscape
📍3D Metal Pin Art

Dan's List:

🦆The Original Drinking Bird
⌛Hourglass
🧲Desk Magnetic Sculpture

This episode is the Spencer Gifts of The Nostalgia Test Podcast. It's fun but has no real function. We learn that Dan & Manny love to watch sand fall, they talk about how gross most of these things are now, and Manny mentions The South Street Seaport too many times for an episode about desk objects.

And so much more, including: ----more----

South Street Seaport
Spencer’s Gifts
Marshalls
TJ Maxx
Home Goods
Episode 60: 😎📺1990‘s Mentos Commercials
Days Of Our Lives
Brookstone
Silly Putty
Etch-A-Sketch
Wave Motion Machine
The Perfect Storm
Bart Simpson
The Simpsons
Pet Rock
Orbitz

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Dan & Manny walk down memory lane, 🎃 Halloween style, and talk about their favorite Halloween memories from childhood to adulthood.

Dan talks about his dad's intense trick-or-treating strategy in Ozone Park, Queens, Manny explores his love for dressing up, and Dan & Manny try to understand why their parents and every other adult was okay with teenagers vandalizing property and each other for one single night a year.

And so much more, including:----more----

Episode 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout
Is Halloween as commercial as Christmas now?
Ugly Sweater Party
Smarties candy
Episode 18: The Witches (1990)
Episode 17: 🎃 Halloween Music Videos
Episode 16: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Why were we allowed to throw eggs at houses?
Dan tells amazing trick-or-treating stories about his dad.
Dan takes a picture w/ Talib Kweli wearing a gladiator costume
The Running Man
Bucket Hats
Chucky (TV Series)
Jnco Jeans
Jason movies
Freddy Krueger movies
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Baja Poncho

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Dan & Manny put a bunch of 😎📺90s Mentos commercials to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. We encourage you to watch all these amazing commercials here: Mentos The Freshmaker 90s All Commercials.

This episode sets the tone for how weird things are going to get this new season, so get ready! Dan & Manny try to figure out if Mentos gives you special powers, why there aren't any consequences in the Mentos world, and is this the greatest advertising plan of all time?

And so much more, including:----more----

Mentos info
The History Of Those Strange Mentos Commercials From The 90s
Candy Crush: The Bizarre History of Those '90s Mentos Commercials
What Happens When A Man In A Mentos Suit Jumps Into A Tank Of Diet Coke?
Old school adult swim bumps
Foo Fighters - Big Me (Official HD Video)
Check out our Rocky episodes
- Episode 46: 🥊 Rocky (1976) w/ Measuring The Score
- Episode 51: 🥊 Rocky 2 (1979) w/ Rob McCaffery
- Episode 52: 🥊 Rocky 3 (1982)
- Episode 54: 🥊 Rocky 4 (1985) w/ Buzzn The Tower
- Episode 55: 🥊 Rocky 5 (1990) w/ Jessica Kwazz
- Episode 56: 🥊Rocky Balboa w/ Billy D’Elia
- Episode 57: 🥊 Rocky Ranking Redemption w/ Steve Herrera

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Dan & Manny put 5 🎛️Techno songs to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 5 songs are:

Robert Miles - 👶Children
Ivan Van Dahl - 🏰☁️Castles In The Sky
Scooter - ✨I'm Raving
Barry Harris - 🏊Dive In The Pool (featuring Pepper MaShay)
Alice DJ - 🥳Better Off Alone

Dan & Manny reminisce about their short-lived "raving" period, Manny sings the classic Mineola hit "Mike Thinks He's Clubbing," Dan tries to figure out if it's Trance, Dance, Techno, or House music, and in the end, nothing gets resolved. It's pure Nostalgia Test Podcast PERFECTION!

And much more, including:----more----

Episode 31: ✈️🦅Iron Eagle
Episode 16: 🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Episode 43: 🤢Gross Toys
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG Live Ep.10: 🎛 Sandstorm by Darude.
DJ Sammy - Heaven
Steve Aoki
Deadmau5
Daft Punk
Pepper MaShay
Queer as Folk
Silent Disco

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Dan & Manny invite Matt, Steve, & Ryan from 🍍STATTfest to a battle of the ⛱️Summer Hits playlists to see which songs survive the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The competing playlists are:

The Nostalgia Test Podcast:

🚙Nelly- Ride Wit Me
🎛️DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
🛹Sublime - What I Got

STATTfest:

🏝️Weezer - Island In The Sun
🌅 Sugar Ray - Every Morning
🍻Sublime - 40 Oz To Freedom

This lost summer episode has it all: Dan hating on 🏝️Weezer - Island In The Sun, Manny feeling old, Matt's, from STATTfest, confusing love for 🌅 Sugar Ray - Every Morning, and a whole lot of love for Nelly and Sublime!

And much more, including:----more----

STATTfest
Lithology Brewing
LimeWire
Napster
Out Cold
Nelly - Country Grammar
The LOX
Smacking Isaiah
“Summer Girls” by LFO
“Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
“It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy

🍍

STATTfest Summer Time All The Time Music & Arts Festival

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This was recorded on July 8th, 2021.

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Dan & Manny bring back their longtime friend Steve Herrera to put his🥊Rocky Ranking to the ultimate test--THE 🥊ROCKY RANKING REDEMPTION TEST! After Steve's blasphemous comments about 🥊Rocky 4 on Ep. 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout, Dan & Manny gave him a chance to rethink & plead his Rocky Ranking case. Also, the guys debate🥊Rocky 2 vs 🥊Rocky 3, the 🥊Rocky 3 vs 🥊Rocky 4 fashion debate, they talk about which 🥊Rocky they're taking to a desert island, and they lose their minds reading the 🥊Rocky Rankings they got from Instagram and Twitter. Oh! And Mo & Max from Buzzn The Tower pop in to confront Steve.

And so much more, including:----more----

Episode 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout
Episode 54: 🥊Rocky 4 (1985) w/ Buzzn The Tower
Episode 16: 🤡Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Buzzn The Tower: A Podcast Dedicated to the Movies of the 80s
GameCube
Rocky game: GameCube
Playlist Wars
Episode 53: 🎹Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits w/ Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars
Play Cube Game Cast
The Test of Time
Ratchet Book Club
Capes on The Couch
Measuring the Score
Episode 46: 🥊Rocky (1976) w/ Measuring The Score
Second Chance Movies Podcast
Episode 55: 🥊Rocky 5 (1990) w/ Jessica Kwazz
Sanity is Overrated Podcast
Episode 51: 🥊Rocky 2 (1979) w/ Rob McCaffery
80s Happy Hour

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This was recorded on July 29th, 2021.

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Dan & Manny bring back their longtime friend and veteran guest Billy D'Elia to put 🥊Rocky Balboa (2006) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The guys go the distance in this epic conversation about the last 🥊Rocky film in the franchise. They do impressions of all of Rocky's dad jokes, try to figure out why Rocky's son is such a spoiled brat, why isn't there a 🥊Rocky-themed Comic-Con, and they do a deep-dive into their final 🥊Rocky rankings. Plus the city of Philadelphia and the Star Wars franchise catch a few stray jabs to the jaw.

And so much more, including:----more----

Episode 20: 🍻Road House (1989)
Episode 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout
Episode 13: 🏄Point Break
Episode 54: 🥊Rocky 4 (1985) w/ Buzzn The Tower
Episode 55: 🥊Rocky 5 (1990) w/ Jessica Kwazz
🥊Rocky Balboa drinks raw eggs, again
Second Chance Movies Podcast
George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer - Highlights
Tommy Morrison
Mickey slaps Rocky in 🥊Rocky 2
Antonio Tarver
Evander Holyfield
Riddick Bowe
Lennox Lewis
Mike Tyson
Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson
Carmelo Anthony
Burt Young Paintings
The Super Fight that inspired 🥊Rocky Balboa
Lipton Brisk Iced Tea w/ Rocky Commercial

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This was recorded on July 12th, 2021.

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Dan & Manny invite Jessica Kwazz from Second Chance Movies Podcast to put the infamous 🥊Rocky 5 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This is the episode Dan & Manny have been dreading since the start of this 🥊Rocky journey, but Jess made it more fun than expected. Dan, Manny, & Jess talk about the extreme time travel that happens from 🥊Rocky 4 to 🥊Rocky 5, those insulting "montages," they try to figure out why Paulie was in charge of the money, and is Rocky just a recovering coma patient living in Mickey's condemned gym, who never married Adrian, and is just wandering the streets of Philadephia with his buddy Paulie since the end of 🥊Rocky 1?

And so much more, including:----more----

Second Chance Movies Podcast
🥊Rocky V
John G Avildsen
Sage Stallone
Talia Shire
Burt Young
Tommy Morrison
Law and Order
Over The Top
Dick Wolf
Old
M. Night Shyamalan
🥊Rocky prequel series
Reaganomics
Daylight
'Ninja Rap' scene from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
Rocky III- Rocky and Adrian fight on the beach
Rocky V – Rocky and Adrian Fight in the street
Episode 51: 🥊 Rocky 2 (1979) w/ Rob McCaffery

Second Chance Movies Podcast

Join hosts Jessica Kwazz and Joe Harper take movies that were once hated, beloved, and divisive, and decide if they deserve a second chance.

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This was recorded on July 6th, 2021.

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

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Dan & Manny invite Mo & Max from Buzzn The Tower to put the most successful 🥊Rocky movie in the franchise,🥊Rocky 4, to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This episode is a celebration of the greatest 80s film of all time, released on Sylvester Stallone's birthday! WHAT!? There's no need for any more introduction. Settle in, get a drink, & come along as we talk about an 80s masterpiece. DRAGOOOOOOO!!!----more----

We talk about:

Dolph Lungren
Buzzn The Tower: A Podcast Dedicated to the Movies of the 80s
Over the Top
Buzzn The Tower: Radical 80s Movie Jams
New 🥊Rocky 4 Director’s Cut
🥊Rocky 4 is a time travel movie.
Benjamin Button
Rocky 4 speech
Burt Young paintings
Paulie's Birthday gift
Carl Weathers
Brigitte Nielsen
James Brown - Living in America (Rocky IV)
Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out (Rocky IV)
🥊Rocky 5
Tony Burton
Zoolander Gasoline Fight
Ranking Stallone's Beards
John Cafferty – Hearts on Fire (Rocky IV)
Episode 27: 🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout
Episode 16: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Episode 20: 🍻Road House (1989)

Join Mo & Max on Buzzn The Tower as they rank, debate, and offer fresh takes of the best of the best from 80s cinema. From Arnold to Zoltar, this podcast will cover if all. So sit back, relax, and FLUX YOUR CAPACITOR.

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This was recorded on May 26th, 2021.

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Dan & Manny celebrate their 1-year podcast anniversary with Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars to put Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Vol. 1-3 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Long Island, NY & New Jersey come together on this super East Coast episode. Dan, Manny, & Brian reminisce on their Top-5 lists from the 3 Billy Joel Greatest Hits albums. Brian brings a ton of Billy Joel love, knowledge, and heartfelt tangents, Manny puts his Top-5 together on the spot, and Dan can't believe "Uptown Girl" is considered part of the Greatest Hits.

And so much more, including:----more----

Playlist Wars
Episode 1: 🍸Cocktail
Episode 35: 👰🎤 The Wedding Singer
Episode 2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
The Cars
Huey Lewis and the News
Chipmunk Punk
Billy Joel Discography
Step Brothers
Liberty Devitto
Schmidt's From Long Island | Season 4 Ep. 11 | NEW GIRL
Matt Braunger's "Piano Man" bit
Itzhak Perlman

Check out Brian & Gomez on Playlist Wars: One topic. Three playlists. YOU decide who’s best!

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This was recorded on June 21st, 2021.

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

Chaka Demus & Pliers - "Murder She Wrote" interlude covered by Bryce Larsen

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Dan & Manny continue their journey through the 🥊 Rocky franchise and put the 1982 classic 🥊 Rocky 3 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This episode is filled with emotions. Manny professes his love for Carl Weathers, Dan talks about how many times he cried, and Adrian gets her props for her amazing beach monologue and cueing almost every montage in the 🥊 Rocky franchise.

And so much more, including:----more----

Episode 46: 🥊 Rocky (1976) w/ Measuring The Score
Episode 51: 🥊 Rocky 2 (1979) w/ Rob McCaffery
🥊Rocky 3 training & bro hug
“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
Carl Weathers
Mr. T
Hulk Hogan & Hulkamania
🥊Rocky 3 births Mr. T's “I pity the fool.”
Rocky 5
Godfather 1 act like a man scene
Is Rocky an orphan?
Burgess Meredith
Buzzn The Tower Podcast
Tony Burton in 🥊Rocky 1 shirtless
Adrian’s 🥊Rocky 3 speech

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This was recorded on June 14th, 2021.

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

Chaka Demus & Pliers - "Murder She Wrote" interlude covered by Bryce Larsen

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Dan & Manny invite Rob McCaffery from the Sanity is Overrated podcast to put the 1979 classic 🥊 Rocky 2 to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Buckle up for this one, because they get super deep on this episode. Dan, Manny, & Rob attempt to figure the age difference between Rocky & Paulie, Dan sees 🥊 Rocky 2 as a movie about bad financial decisions, and they come up with the perfect way to expand the 🥊Rocky universe.

And much more, including:----more----

Episode 41: 🏄😎 Airborne (1993)
5 min 50 sec: There is soooo much 🥊Rocky 1 in 🥊Rocky 2.
7 min 6 sec: Stallone invents another montage in 🥊Rocky 2: Rocky learns how to read montage & the guys try to figure out how long Adrian was in a coma.
11 min 31 sec: Dan has a real problem with Rocky bringing Adrian to the zoo knowing what we know from 🥊Rocky 1.
12 min 22 sec: Rob tells us who the actor is in the full-body cast.
13 min 37 sec: Dan tracks Rocky's level of intelligence throughout the franchise, and did Stallone purposely put a ton of shots of tigers to foreshadow “Eye of the Tiger” and 🥊Rocky 3?
18 min: It’s time to give Adrian her props! Plus, Rocky and Adrian are one of the greatest fictional power couples of all time.
F.I.S.T
Nighthawks
Paradise Alley
21 min 50 sec: Adrian loves to stand on stairs and say “no,” but Stallone loves to shoot on stairs even more, and we finally hear Rocky’s real name.
Saturday Night Fever
Staying Alive
33 min 28 sec: It’s time to talk about Paulie, his relationship with Rocky, and their age difference. Plus, Dan thinks Paulie is a WW2 veteran like a real dumb-dumb.
43 min 17 sec: Rob still can’t believe that he has the same name as Rocky Balboa.
Frank McRae
Batteries Not Included
50 min 54 sec: Rob takes Philadelphia to task.
52 min 35 sec: The guys talk about the genius of Burgess Meredith and did you know he was The Penguin in the Adam West Batman? Plus, we get an amazing Rocky impression from Manny.
Fred Gwynne
61 min 42 sec: Did Rocky invent Crossfit training?
65 min 50 sec: We need to talk about why that other trainer is just hitting Stallone as hard as he can, and why does Rocky always fight on a holiday?
Shout out to Even The Score.
81 min 25 sec: Rob McCaffery's ranking of all 6 🥊Rocky movies.
88 min 10 sec: Dan, Manny, & Rob have the greatest idea ever for the Rocky franchise: Rocky & Apollo Netflix series.
Shout out to Measuring the Score Episode 46: 🥊 Rocky (1976) w/ Measuring The Score

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Dan surprises Manny with a grab bag of early 2000s fashion, hairstyles, and a random drink from Manny's past to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Some of the things they discuss are:

🧁👱Frosted Tips
⛓️Chain Wallets
👖Jnco Jeans
👕🩳Short Sleeves Over Long Sleeves & Shorts Over Sweatpants

And much more, including:----more----

1 min 14 sec: Manny is in Tuesday while Dan is in Monday! Time travel episode!
Who went under a vehicle better: Keanu Reeves in Speed or Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones?
Dan & Manny want to come to your city to perform LIVE!
4 min 20 sec: Dan sets Manny up/calls him out for having the frosted tips hairstyle back in the day.
4 min 35 sec: Of course Manny had frosted tips & he bleached his hair 3 or 4 times.
7 min 7 sec: Does Manny hate wallets as much as he hates balloons?
7 min 50 sec: Dan & Manny destroy the chain wallet!
8 min 49 sec: Okay, can we be truly honest about Jnco jeans?
10 min 5 sec: Dan confesses to purchasing a brand new fanny pack in the last few years.
13 min 31 sec: They’re still talking about Dan’s fanny pack.
14 min 31 sec: Get 10 % off at Lithology if you know how many times Manny said the phrase “FANNY PACK” before this question.
15 min 31 sec: Without hesitation, Manny passes the style short sleeve shirt over a long sleeve shirt.
15 min 58 sec: Manny teaches us how to rock the short sleeve shirt over the long sleeve shirt look.
17 min 31 sec: Manny is STILL wearing shorts over pants!?
19 min 29 sec: Dan throws a random item on the list.
21 min 11 sec: The episode really takes a turn!
24 min: Dan & Manny steer the conversation into trying to figure out the Speedo bathing suit.
26 min: Dan is seriously surprised that Manny had never worn a Speedo.
28 min 10 sec: There’s a great breakdown of how every water balloon fight escalated.
28 min 54 sec: Let’s talk about old-school windbreakers.
29 min 36 sec: Dan talks about windbreaker pants he had that turned into shorts, then they fall into a memory of climbing Mount Washington.
31 min: Charlotte Hornets Starter jacket! (if you know you know).
Get us to 10K downloads and you get to choose the Speedo Manny will wear and post on IG.
32 min 31 sec: Manny recites the Mike’s Hard Lemonade story from the bottle’s label.
34 min 45 sec: Manny tries to pass the blame for his past Mike’s Hard Lemonade habit.
35 min: Time to debunk the Entenmann’s pound cake theory.
35 min 17 sec: Dan & Manny go on a tangent about the drinking game Ass***e & Manny sending a postcard to their friend Jeremy (aka Duck) signed “Love Many, from Italy.”
36 min 32 sec: They totally forget they’re recording a podcast.

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This was recorded on May 17th, 2021.

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Chaka Demus & Pliers - "Murder She Wrote" interlude covered by Bryce Larsen

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Dan & Manny invite special guest Pop singer Kadence to help put 5🎵🎺Ska & Punk Cover Songs to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 5 songs are:

🚶MXPX - (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles
🎈Goldfinger - 99 Red Balloons
⚡Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
💕New Found Glory - The Glory Of Love
🥰Reel Big Fish - Take On Me

Dan, Manny, & Kadence have one of the deepest conversations on record about the genre of Ska music, they take New Found Glory to task, and it wouldn't be The Nostalgia Test Podcast if Manny didn't bring up Cobra Kai.

And much more, including:

----more----

1 min: Shameless plug for Episode 46: 🥊Rocky w/ Measuring the Score. The 🥊Rocky franchise journey begins!
1min 25 sec: Notice the amazing sound quality now?! Dan’s mic is here!
Stream Kadence's last single, "Broken."
On June 4th, Kadence’s NEW single “Sign Me Up” will be available to stream.
4 min 26 sec: Our first tangent is a deep discussion about the creative journey, being an artist, & we learn even more about our guest Kadence.
8 min 31 sec: Manny tells us a story about going to a New Found Glory show and hearing them play only covers, specifically a cover of “Let it Go.”
12 min 25 sec: We learn about Manny’s personal connection to “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
22 min 31 sec: Manny reminisces about the glory days of burning CDs and charging people money with our longtime friend Dave (check out Ep.48:💋💀 Kiss of Death) for burned CD mixtapes.
RIP Tower Records
23 min 55 sec: Dan & Manny try to figure out why Ska never really took off.
24 min 49 sec: Kadence does an amazing comparison of Ska & House music.
25 min 31 sec: There’s an awesome Kadence Tangent.
The Blue Angel
26 min 34 sec: The Ska conversation goes even deeper.
27 min 17 sec: Let’s talk about the influence of Z100 & Elvis Duran.
34 min 26 sec: Manny unpacks the concept of “Muchness” and its connection to Nostalgia. This podcast just got deep!
38 min 47 sec: Let’s talk about “Smooth Criminal," MJ’s version & Alien Ant Farm’s cover.
41 min 32 sec: Kadence tells an amazing story about his first job when he was a kid.
48 min 36 sec: Manny starts a Karate Kid tangent that, you guessed it, brings up Cobra Kai!
51 min 36 sec: Manny almost loses his shoe in a New Found Glory mosh pit.
54 min 9 sec: You knew a discussion of Karate Kid Part 2, the weirdest Karate Kid, was coming.
Manny loves Reel Big Fish, and he doesn’t care who knows it!
Shout out to Bryce Larsen: Episode 47: 🎶Early 2000s One-Hit Wonders
60 min 39 sec: Kadence does a great breakdown and comparison of A-ha’s “Take on Me” vs Reel Big Fish’s version.
Shout out to Less Than Jake & No Doubt.
66 min 23 sec: Who would’ve thought there would be such a deep discussion about Ska music in this episode?!
69 min 16 sec: We can all learn a lesson about longevity, passion, & harnessing your audience from 311.

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Dan & Manny are joined by their longtime friend & cross-country road trip companion Dave Kucich (Kuce BBQ) to help put the 2004 Hip Hop album 💋💀Kiss of Death by Jadakiss to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. In this episode, Dan, Manny, & Dave dive into their favorite rhymes from 💋💀Kiss of Death, tell stories about their cross-country road trip, and Dan calls his favorite song the wrong title over and over again.

And much more, including: ----more----

2 min 40 sec: The episode is literally off the rails already.
3 min 30 sec: Manny explains the 5-week cross-country road trip connection 3 white boys from Long Island, NY have to 💋💀Kiss of Death by Jadakiss.
4 min 19 sec: Dave shouts out Bob Marley's album Talkin' Blues.
5 min 26 sec: Dave puts it out there: Jadakiss is Top 5 Dead or Alive!
6 min 56 sec: We learn how Dave learned of the LOX.
Dave's shower album was We Are the Streets.
9 min: Dave says the songs "Why" & "By Your Side" made 💋💀Kiss of Death Jadakiss' biggest album.
Does Manny work for Z100?
10 min 23 sec: The guys freak out about "You Make Me Wanna" featuring Mariah Carey. It's Manny's favorite.
11min: Dave's Diddy hot take.
15 min 42 sec: Another Dave hot take!
16 min 12 sec: Another Dave hot take?! He's on fire 🔥
18 min 59 sec: Dan compares "Shine" to "Hot Sauce to Go."
19 min 46 sec: What the f**k is Dave talking about?!
23 min 42 sec: The all-important third verse discussion.
26 min 34 sec: Dave talks about his favorite track "Still Feel Me."
27 min 54 sec: Dave, Dan, & Manny unpack what looks like a contradiction in "Still Feel Me."
32 min 12 sec: Dan talks about his favorite song "Shootouts," but calls it "Shoutouts" like a dumb-dumb.
36 min 12 sec: Dan talks about the first time he heard "We Are the Streets."
36 min 47 sec: Dan says "Shoutouts" instead of "Shootouts," again.
Guy Fisher Former Apollo Theater Owner, Notorious Gangster Guy Fisher Released...
38 min 6 sec: Dan drops some truth about the Kennedys.
38 min 18 sec: Dan! The song is called "Shootouts!"
Juices for Life
Farmacy For Life: Hip Hop's First Health Food Store
39 min 11 sec: Dave gives us a list of about 11 Jadakiss nicknames.
40 min 23 sec: Dan is still calling "Shootouts" "Shoutouts."
40 min 55 sec: Dave tells a cross-country road trip story involving the Nextel and bringing down Sprint.
45 min 7 sec: Dave talks about The Lox 9 Minute Freestyle On HOT 97 w/ Funk Flex
46 min 24 sec: Dan remembers calling into Hot 97 late at night and actually getting through!
Around 48 min Dan, Manny, & Dave forget that they're recording a podcast.
50 min 23 sec: They still don't realize they're recording a podcast, and Dave talks about the Wall Drug, South Dakota Brontosaurus.
53 min 12 sec: You can hear Dave restack his mountain of Jadakiss notes.
Episode 7: 💯🎤The Fugees’ The Score

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Dan & Manny invite special guest musician Bryce Larsen to help put 5 🎶One-Hit Wonders from the early 2000s to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 5 songs are:

⛈️Daniel Powter - "Bad Day"
😉Khia - "My Neck, My Back"
💩Wheatus - "Teenage Dirtbag"
💪La Roux - "Bulletproof"
🚲Flobots - "Handlebars"

Bryce reminisces about being on American Idol, they have a deep discussion about 😉Khia's - "My Neck, My Back", and Manny, Dan, & Bryce try to figure out if the Flobots were singing about present-day 2021 in 🚲"Handlebars."

And much more, including: ----more----

6 min: Manny has a Sean Kingston rant.
Bryce talks about wanting Eve 6's career.
7 min: Bryce tells his Spin Doctors story.
8 min: Manny gets all nostalgic about ⛈️"Bad Day."
16 min 30 sec: There's a very sad Canadian fact. (Hint, it has to do with Nickleback.)
18 min 20 sec: Bryce schools Dan & Manny on some music industry s**t.
20 min 25 sec: Manny tells a hilarious 😉"My Neck, My Back" story.
26 min 25 sec: Bryce does a micro-dissertation on 😉"My Neck, My Back."
28 min 20 sec: Manny brings Frozen into the 😉"My Neck, My Back" discussion.
Shout out to Foxy Brown & Lil Kim
The guys give Khia some much-deserved 💐flowers!
36 min 30 sec: Dan reveals the dark inspiration for 💩"Teenage Dirtbag."
They also talk about The Toadies - Possum Kingdom
Who remembers that movie Loser with Jason Biggs 😕?
40 min 25 sec: Bryce knows someone that actually played with Wheatus!
41 min 24 sec: Manny starts beef with Wheatus!
42 min 52 sec: Manny's amazing impression of Blink 182 covering 💩"Teenage Dirtbag."
La Roux is making a comeback thanks to TikTok.
55 min 19 sec: Bryce talks about teaching 🚲"Handlebars" to Middle Schoolers.
58 min: There's a cool surprise 😮!
They remember riding their bikes with no handlebars, literally.
People are still writing comments in the 🚲"Handlebars" YouTube video as of 4 months ago!

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Dan & Manny invite Chris & Leslie from the Measuring The Score podcast to put the Oscar-winning film, 🥊 Rocky to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Chris & Leslie teach Dan & Manny the difference between a musical score and a soundtrack, Manny yells & screams over everyone, and they talk about all the fun mistakes in the film that are now iconic Rocky moments.

And much more, including: ----more----

Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Measuring The Score Episode 2- Back to the Future
The dog in 🥊Rocky was actually Stallone's dog, which he HAD TO SELL, then bought back after he sold the script for Rocky.
Rocky's baggy robe was a props mistake and is now an iconic scene.
Stallone improvises the "Does my house stink" monologue.
This is Manny's origin story.
Leslie schools us on the initial theme for 🥊Rocky and how Bill Conti used it in the film.
Rocky's "I just wanna go the distance speech" was filmed in one take.
Lords of Flatbush
Talia Shire uses her flu in her portrayal of Adrian's shyness in the "date scene."
How many times does Adrian tell Rocky "No?"
Manny does a great Stallone impression.
Leslie does an amazing Rambo impression.
How iconic is this scene where Rocky walks home?
Around 24 minutes into the podcast, Leslie schools us again on Bill Conti's compositional/musical choices for 🥊Rocky's theme song.
What is with all the knives in Rocky's apartment?
Cobra
🥊Rocky helped launch the sports movie training montage & the steady cam.
Burt Young is amazing as Paulie.
Give it up for Carl Weathers!
Manny pitches a Making of 🥊Rocky biopic at 42 minutes.
How does Rocky jog in Chuck Taylors?
Dan shouts out his cousin Chris for playing basketball in Chuck Taylors, w/o socks!
Leslie has a great PF Flyers story.
Manny learns Stallone was in a porno.
Burgess Meredith, need we say more?
That Twilight Zone episode w/ Burgess Meredith: "Time Enough At Last"
A Few Good Men stole from 🥊Rocky, and we can prove it HERE.
Mr. T
Staying Alive
Frank Stallone
Robert Redford as Rocky?
Susan Sarandon as Adrian?
TONY BURTON! Total badass
Manny goes into an interview tangent right at the end of the episode.

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Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tom Hanks comedy classic 🔮Big to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. They talk about Josh's (Tom Hanks) friend Billy possibly having no parents, the iconic Robert Loggia /Tom Hanks piano scene in FAO Schwarz, and the unsettling relationship between Susan (Elizabeth Perkins) and Josh. Watch the original trailer for Big here.

And much more, including:

----more----

45 episodes in and Manny still doesn't know the podcast's website address. (thenostalgiatest.com)
Episode 2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Manny loses himself in a Tom Cruise tangent/glitch immediately.
Episode 42: 🎥🎶1980s Movie Music
Did Jim Carrey & Will Ferrell study Tom Hanks' performance in Big?
Penny Marshall is the first female director to direct a movie that grossed over 100 million at the box office.
14 Going on 30
13 Going on 30
Dream a Little Dream
Vice Versa
Tom Hanks needs to do more comedies!
Turner & Hootch
Manny freestyles an amazing puppy metaphor.
Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Pop
Where are Josh's dad, the cops, and/or the FBI?
Some Zoltar info.
James Eckhouse (Brenda's dad from 90210) is in this movie!
Episode 1: 🍸Cocktail
Why are these kids in gym class playing shirts vs skins?
Episode 3: 🐢⚔️Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Billy is actually a 30-year-old in the body of a 13-year-old.
Everything that happens to Josh takes place in 6 weeks.
Jon Lovitz is literally playing the same character from The Wedding Singer.
Dan & Manny talk about both singing "Memory" at their 5th-grade graduations.
The Silly String Big conspiracy.
Episode 43: 🤢Gross Toys
FAO Schwarz
Josh gets a job in 3 days, w/ a fake social security number, no ID, climbs the corporate ladder, becomes a VP, and buys a new loft in 1 week!
Robert Loggia dancing w/ Tom Hanks on the FAO Schwarz piano.
Dan thinks Billy is a figment of Josh's imagination.
Is Josh just a young Patrick Bateman?
Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials
Dan & Manny are angry over how much money Josh left behind to go back to being 13.
Josh & Susan invent the iPad.

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Dan & Manny return to the1999 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) to put the Breakthrough Video category to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. They really try to find some light at the end of this VMA category. The nominees they discuss are:

🙌Fatboy Slim – "Praise You"
🎤Busta Rhymes – "Gimme Some More"
🐍Eels – "Last Stop: This Town"
😇😈Eminem (featuring Dr. Dre) – "Guilty Conscience"
🌽Korn – "Freak on a Leash"
🐰Unkle (featuring Thom Yorke) – "Rabbit in Your Headlights"

Dan & Manny cover anthropomorphic talking carrots, they try to figure out the difference between Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video, and why the hell is 🙌Fatboy Slim – "Praise You" even on the list.

And much more, including: ----more----

Manny gives a detailed history of the VMA Breakthrough Video category.
Genesis - Land of Confusion
a-ha - Take On Me
Episode 15: 📹 🎶1995 VMA Best R&B Videos
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Radiohead
Thom Yorke
Kid A
Amnesiac
Wanted
🌽Korn – "Freak on a Leash" video is a statement on our obsession w/ beverages.
Dan finds a huge CGI mistake in 🌽Korn – "Freak on a Leash."
Dan & Manny talk about the Devil & Angle scene in Animal House
Love for The Killers & Love for Busta Rhymes
Leaders of the New School
Tribe Called Quest - Scenario (ft. Busta Rhymes)
Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes)
Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God
Manny gets his fisheye-lens-nerd on.
Missy Elliott - The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
Outkast - B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)
Spike Jonze
Jackass (Franchise)
Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice
Spike Jonze plays a cult leader in 🙌"Praise You"
Dan pitches a stronger version of 🙌Fatboy Slim – "Praise You" video.

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Dan & Manny put 4 Gross Toys to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our nostalgia-obsessed hosts discuss:

🤪🥚Silly Putty
😝🧶Silly String
🧑‍🎨Play-Doh
🤮GAK aka Nickelodeon Slime

Dan & Manny discover the meditative properties of 🤪🥚Silly Putty, they learn how the military created some of these toys and uses one of these toys in combat, and Manny gets 🤮GAK stuck in his hair and beard.

And much more, including: ----more----

Episode 2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Episode 5: 🍫Candy Bars
K·B Toys
Toys "R" Us
The DEEP 🤪🥚Silly Putty WW2 history.
How $147.00 changed the course of 🤪🥚Silly Putty history.
Dan's childhood obsession with things that glow in the dark.
The dirty mouthpiece tangent.
The movie Big was the best commercial for 😝🧶Silly String.
Halloween was violent when Dan & Manny were kids.
😝🧶Silly String fire.
Birthday 😝🧶Silly String fire.
How the Miltary Finds IED Tripwires.
Episode 32: 💥📺Action Television Theme Songs
😝🧶Silly String was invented to make casts!
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.9: 🍫🔥S'mores Pop-Tarts
Huntington, Long Island bans the sale of 😝🧶Silly String
Manny's ULTIMATE Nostalgia Test Tangent against balloons!
🧑‍🎨Play-Doh Website
Kinetic Sand
Episode 33: 🍨Double Dare
The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story
Episode 40: 🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
Nickelodeon GAK Commercial 1993
Manny gets 🤮GAK in his hair!!

The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG Live Ep.10: 🎛️ Sandstorm by Darude. Check out the latest IG LIVE from 4/19/21 HERE Watch Manny glow stick dance himself into oblivion🤯💀!

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This was recorded on March 15th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan & Manny put music from 5 movies from the 1980s to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our nostalgia-obsessed hosts discuss the songs:

🦶"Footloose" by Kenny Loggins from the movie Footloose
🌃"Rhythm of the Night" by DeBarge from the movie The Last Dragon
⚡"Flash" by Queen from the movie Flash Gordon
😮‍💨"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin from the movie Top Gun
😢"No Easy Way Out" by Robert Tepper from the movie Rocky IV
- Official Robert Tepper Video

Dan & Manny try to figure out which of these songs can be played in a bar, urge everyone to see the movie The Last Dragon, and give everyone a glimpse into what a Rocky IV episode would be like. There's also a ton of bad singing, inconsistent facts, and so much confusion around Queen's song "Flash."

And much more, including: ----more----

Dan does a dramatic reading of the lyrics from "Footloose."
Episode 41: 🏄😎 Airborne (1993)
Suburban Commando
Masters of the Universe
Flash Gordon
Berry Gordy
Mom And Dad Save The World
Manny freestyles a flash-fiction story about "Flash."
Episode 16: 🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Hunk
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Charlie Dances to "Take My Breath Away"
Hot Shots!
Ol' Dirty Bastard
Rocky
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky V
Rocky Balboa
Robert Tepper
James Brown
Rocky IV Soundtrack
Dan & Manny pinpoint the missteps of the Rocky musical.
They call out their friend Steve for his low opinion of Rocky IV.
Rent/buy The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story

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Dan & Manny invite actor Rob McCaffery from the Sanity is Overrated podcast to put the 1993 cult-classic Airborne to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Dan, Manny, and Rob attempt to make sense out of Mitchell Goosen's choice to bring a surfboard to land-locked Cincinnati, Ohio in the middle of winter, they try to figure out if this a surfing movie or a rollerblading movie, or a hockey movie, and who can forget all of Goosen's Baja Hoodies. ----more----

They also dive into:

Jacob Vargas (Snake) being the actual hero of this movie.
Jack Black, Seth Green, & Alanna Ubach saving this film.
The comedy genius of Edie McClurg & Patrick Thomas O'Brien
Why does Goosen rollerblade without socks?

And much more, including:

The Hogan Family
WPIX Weekend Movies
Goosen is a mix of:
- Tom Sawyer
- Huckleberry Finn
- Popeye
- Buddha
- Gandhi
Why do Goosen's Aunt & Uncle call each other Father & Mother?
There are WAY too many montages!
And let's not forget all of the Goosen monologues!
Is this Cincinnatti town where Tommy Boy was shot? Or is this where Gung Ho was shot?
Manny does an amazing rollerblade monologue.
Was a PB&J burger a thing?
We write an epilogue for Airborne.
Why we need a Robot Chicken Airborne episode.
The only important thing Goosen does is pull Blaine's pants down.

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Dan & Manny talked to Scott Barber, one of the directors of the recently released documentary The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, "a documentary about the Nickelodeon Network, telling the story of its humble origins deep into the SNICK years." Scott discussed what it took to make and finance an indie documentary, opened up about why he thinks the 90s were Nickelodeon's best years, and told a really hilarious story about Coolio's appearance on All That.

Scott Barber made his directorial debut with his film, The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, featuring Kenan Thompson, Drake Bell, & Melissa Joan Hart. The film premiered at the DOC NYC Festival in 2018, to a sold-out crowd. His other projects include This Is GWAR and American Clown.

As Nickelodeon superfans, Dan & Manny highly recommend Scott's documentary The Orange Years. You can rent or buy it on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Fandango, Google Play, and more.----more----

They also did a deep dive on:

The genius leadership of former Nickelodeon president Geraldine Laybourne.
How Vanessa Coffey developed the Nicktoons triple-threat of Rugrats, Ren & Stimpy, & Doug.
Double Dare host Marc Summers.
Keenan Thompson's amazing journey from All That to SNL
How Kel Mitchell's character Ed is probably the most iconic character of the 90s.

And so much more!

Adam Sweeney (co-director of The Orange Years)
Clarissa Explains It All
Melissa Joan Hart
Jim Jinkins (creator of Doug)
Drake Bell
Alisa Reyes
Rocko's Modern Life
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
Salute Your Shorts
Double Dare
Nickelodeon GUTS
Nick Arcade
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Klasky Csupo
On Your Marc
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark
The Secret World of Alex Mack
Hey Dude
Christine Taylor
Graham Yost
Brian Robbins
Randall Lobb
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja
Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Adam F. Goldberg
Wolfman's Got Nards
Where Patty Mayonaise got her voice
Fifteen
Pinwheel

You can follow The Orange Years on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @theorangeyears. Also, follow Ginger Kid Productions @gingerkidproductions

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Dan & Manny put the classic kids game show Nickelodeon GUTS to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 3 episodes they watched (links below) made them scream, "Do You Have It?" They talk about how there are no actual prizes for winning, the amazing Mountain Dew-like energy of host Mike O'Malley, and there's a bunch of Leslie Jones and Alex Trebek love in this episode. ----more----

Here are the links to the 3 Nickelodeon GUTS episodes mentioned:

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3

They also ramble on about:

Slime.
WWE vs WWF.
Why are there so many helpers?
Nickelodeon GUTS' obsession with bungee cords.
Nickelodeon and our childhood.
Episode 33: 🍨Double Dare
And, for some reason, the City Guys comes up again.

And a whole lot more!

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Manny ambushed Dan with a surprise 1am Nostalgia Test Lightning Round where they put a variety of classic games to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Our hosts riff on:

❓Guess Who?
🚢Battleship
🕵️Clue
💰Monopoly
🐭Mouse Trap
😤Chutes & Ladders
🐜Ants in the Pants
🧩Jenga
🦛Hungry Hungry Hippos
😮Uno

Listen to Manny & Dan discuss the stupidity of Guess Who?, if anyone actually played the game Mouse Trap, and the amazing "draw-four-stacking" house rule of Uno. ----more----

They also go off on:

Episode 2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Who actually plays Sorry & Trouble?
Were these games drinking games first then kids' games or vice versa?

And a whole lot more!

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Dan & Manny put another 3 Sega Genesis games, Kid Chameleon, Comix Zone, & Contra: Hard Corps, to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This time around, they are playing these games in real-time while discussing them. Dan & Manny get extremely confused by Kid Chameleon's gameplay, they try to figure out why games from their childhood had so many levels, and they attempt to figure out the OG Contra 30 lives code. ----more----

They also ramble about:

Game Genie
The OG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game.
Patrick Swayze! (of course he gets mentioned)
NFL Blitz
The NHL 94 Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis debate.
Episode 6:🎮 Sega Genesis (Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin, and ToeJam & Earl)

And a whole lot more!

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Dan & Manny put the 1990 version of Supermarket Sweep to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The 3 episodes they watched are below:

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3

Dan & Manny go over host David Ruprecht's classic sweater choices, how they'd be knocking over other people's carts during the "Big Sweep," and Manny's hilarious "Big Sweep" strategy. ----more----

They also talk about:

The genius of Leslie Jones!
The rotting food before they switched over to fake food.
The secret hair product cheat.
There needs to be Supermarket Sweep: Marshalls/TJ Maxx/HomeGoods edition.
Dan & Manny's amazing IKEA-themed game show pitch. (Call us producers!!)

And so much more

Catch up with the latest IG LIVE Episode 8:🌞🍊Sunny D.
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Dan & Manny put the 1998 romantic comedy The Wedding Singer to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Shout out to Sharon Brennan for suggesting this test. This movie confused our two hosts a lot. They talk about Adam Sandler's subdued whisper acting, how everyone in this movie is perverted, the guy from Goodfellas. Plus, there's a deep discussion about the meatball lady scene.----more----

They also talk about:

Not enough com(edy) in this rom-com.
Manny meets Dante.
Shoutout to Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
The lukewarm food & coffee rant.
The Adam Sandler Jim Carrey Face/Off reboot fantasy.
Episode 31: ✈️🦅Iron Eagle
Episode 14: 🥔 Potato Chips
Episode 28: 🎸📹 1995 VMA Best Alternative Rock Videos

And a whole lot more!

Join Dan & Manny for their next IG LIVE on March 1st, 2021 at 10 pm EST/7 pm PST. They'll put the childhood "favorite" drink 🍊Sunny D to the ultimate 15-min test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

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We recorded this on January 27th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan & Manny put the Kellogg's Cereal Fun Pack to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our hosts get gastronomically taken down by:

🌈Froot Loops
🍿Corn Pops
🍎Apple Jacks
🤎Cocoa Krispies
🐯Frosted Flakes

Listen to Manny go from super excited to eat cereal to angry and upset, the wet cereal vs dry cereal debate, and how Cap'n Crunch destroys your mouth when you eat it. ----more----

They also talk about:

Why do people still eat Wheaties?
The Corn Flakes-Frosted Flakes conspiracy.
Episode 19: 🤪🎵Cartoon Theme Songs
🦇The Batman Cereal
Kellogg's can get rid of 🍿Corn Pops.

And a whole lot more!

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Dan & Manny put the classic Nickelodeon kids game show Double Dare to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 3 episodes they watched (links below) immediately brought them back to their childhood. They talk about how there are no rules to the physical challenges, the comedic genius of Marc Summers, and how the kid contestants weren't siblings OR friends, which makes Double Dare even more awkward!

Here are the links to the 3 Double Dare episodes mentioned:

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3----more----

They also talk about:

The OG 1976 Double Dare.
Why wouldn't you take the physical challenge?
The bootleg "creativity" of the physical challenges.
Marc Summers just yelling at kids.
And they call out their good friend Jeremy (The Duck)!

And a whole lot more!

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The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.7: "Gangsta's Paradise"🎤 by Coolio

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Dan & Manny put the themes & openers from 5 action TV shows from the 1980s to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our hosts wrestle with some of the most confusing imagery and music from:

Miami Vice
MacGyver
The A-Team
Knight Rider
Baywatch

Dan gets really frustrated with how many episodes other shows had versus Miami Vice, Manny makes an amazing Vanilla Ice/MacGyver connection, and Manny reenacts the Baywatch pitch meeting.----more----

They also talk about:

Duct Tape.
How the Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers song sounds just like the MacGyver theme song.
The band Survivor's song "Burning Heart," which they mix up with "Hearts On Fire."
Knight Rider is RoboCop.

And a whole lot more!

IG LIVE: Join us this Monday, Feb. 8th at 10pm EST/7pm PST, we're putting Coolio's 1995 hit "Gangster's Paradise" to the ultimate 15-minute test--The Nostalgia Test LIVE! Be there live to comment and ask us questions. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thenostalgiatest to get a reminder.

Catch up on our past IG LIVES:

The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE: Friends Theme "I'll Be There For You"
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.2: "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.3: Nacho Cheese 🧀 Doritos
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.4: "Tubthumping"🍻 by Chumbawamba
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.5: "A Thousand Miles" 🛣🎵 by Vanessa Carlton
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.6: "The Sign"🛑by Ace of Base

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Dan & Manny welcome their longtime friend Mike Silva (aka The Bear, aka Price Hike Mike) to put the 1986 action film Iron Eagle to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Dan, Manny, and Mike have the most insane discussion of what's probably the most ridiculous film of the 80s. They attempt to figure out how Doug (Jason Gedrick), Chappy (Louis Gossett Jr.), and a band of misfit Airforce highschooler kids hack the US Airforce, steal two fully armored F16s, the Hades Bomb, and fly across the world to wage an unauthorized attack to save Doug's dad from the most cliche 80s-American-propaganda-villain ever. Whew. ----more----

They also talk about:

How Doug needs to strap a mini tape player to his leg in order to fly.
Larry B Scott.
Jason Gedrick's coma-like style of acting.
Why does every kid have their own plane?
The Blues Club meatball dinner scene.

And a whole lot more!

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Dan & Manny put 5 Puzzle Games to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. They take on: Bop It, Brio Wooden Labyrinth, Waterfuls, Rubik's Cube, & Simon. Our hosts tear Bop It to shreds, make everything from their childhood into a drinking game, and are mesmerized by the Brio Wooden Labyrinth YouTube video. ----more----

They also talk about:

Simon's Studio 54 debut.
Dan's Simon impersonation.
Manny's even better Simon impersonation.
A possible Carnival Games Nostalgia Test episode.

And a whole lot more!

On Monday, January 25th at 10pm EST/7pm PST we're putting the 1993 Ace of Base hit single "The Sign" to the ultimate 15-minute test--The Nostalgia Test LIVE! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thenostalgiatest to get a reminder. Also, If you missed any of our past IG LIVE episodes, check out:

- The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE: Friends Theme "I'll Be There For You"
- The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.2: "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred
- The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.3: Nacho Cheese 🧀 Doritos
- The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.4: "Tubthumping"
- The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE Ep.5: "A Thousand Miles" 🛣🎵 by Vanessa Carlton

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Dan & Manny put comedian Brian Regan's 1997 album Brian Regan: LIVE to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This episode brings our hosts back to their childhood in a serious way. They recite their favorite Brian Regan jokes, talk about how dumb it was to ride on bike pegs, their dads helping them to cheat at Boy Scouts challenges and science fairs, and their infamous summer custodial job. Settle in for a real Nostalgia Test Podcast adventure!----more----

They also talk about:

Falling off bikes, hard!
Mitch Hedberg.
Dane Cook.
Gremlins and what the hell is Gizmo?
Their softball team experience.

And a whole lot more!

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On their 1st episode of 2021, Dan & Manny travel back to 1995 to put that year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Best Alternative Rock Video category to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. They get serious, silly, and go down some famous Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents talking about:

Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song
Hole - Doll Parts
Green Day - Basket Case
The Cranberries - Zombie
Weezer - Buddy Holly

----more----

Dan & Manny try to connect telepathically over Zoom, Dan does some amazing impressions of Courtney Love and Chris Cornell, and Manny freaks out over Natural Born Killers.

They also talk about:

Dan's Jesse Malin/Billie Joe Armstrong at The Bowery Ballroom story.
The Mineola train station.
Manny sings "Buddy Holly."
Manny has a problem with Spike Jonze.
Action Park.

And much more!

If you missed our 5 Holiday Season episodes, check out:

Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials
Episode 24: 🎄🎵 Christmas Songs
Episode 25: 👿😈Gremlins
Episode 26:🎅📜The Santa Clause
Episode 27:🍾2020 Wrap-Up Hangout

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In our last Holiday Season episode, Dan & Manny bring back Steve Herrera from Episode 16: 🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space and Billy D'Elia from Episode 20: 🍻Road House (1989) to hang out and talk all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast. And of course, they travel down a bunch of tangents--reminiscing on the first time they drank a beer, Black Haus liquor, and rollerblades. So grab a drink, settle in, and join us for an old fashioned Long Island hang.----more----

They also talk about:

Patrick Swayze (of course).
The Nostalgia Test Podcast Cocktail 2 campaign.
Aftershock liquor and accidentally eating glass.
Dan & Manny's 10,000 total listens promise.
Steve hates Rocky IV.

And much more!

If you missed the first 4 Holiday Season episodes, check out:

Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials
Episode 24: 🎄🎵 Christmas Songs
Episode 25: 👿😈Gremlins
Episode 26:🎅📜The Santa Clause

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In the 3rd Holiday Season episode, Dan & Manny put the 1994 Christmas comedy The Santa Clause to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Dan and Manny try to deal with all the mom-pants, the tucked-in shirts, and those insane sweaters. Not to mention the bowl haircuts. Super 90s. Manny presents the most unbelievable take in The Nostalgia Test Podcast history: Scott Calvin (Tim Allen's character) is being taken over by a Santa Claus parasite. And Dan needs to know what happened to all those Denny's dads at the beginning? ----more----

They also talk about:

Scott Calvin's kid, Charlie, can't keep a secret.
Why does everyone want to crush Charlie's imagination?
The only way to become Santa is to kill the current Santa.
Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a thing?
How come no one seems to care that a person died in this movie?

And much more!

If you missed the first 3 Holiday Season episodes, check out:

- Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials
- Episode 24: 🎄🎵 Christmas Songs
- Episode 25: 👿😈Gremlins

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Dan & Manny put the 1984 horror-comedy Christmas movie Gremlins to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! There was so much to talk about, and Dan and Manny try to cover it all. They tried to figure out if Gizmo is a vampire or an alien, how old is Billy (the main character) and why is he hanging out with a middle school kid (Corey Feldman), and Billy's dad being the absolute worst husband, dad, and inventor. Settle in, because this movie, to quote Manny, is "Chockful of Nostalgia."----more----

They also talk about:

Why would anyone want a pet with 3 high-stakes rules?
Steven Spielberg is self-indulgent.
Billy's mom is a badass!
Gremlins was filmed on the Back To The Future set but it could've been the set of Groundhogs Day or Gilmore Girls.
Everyone is way too relaxed around these multiplying creatures.
Again, how old is Billy?

If you missed the first 2 Holiday Season episodes, check out:

- Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials
- Episode 24: 🎄🎵 Christmas Songs

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Dan & Manny put 5 Christmas songs to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! In the 2nd Holiday Season episode, they take on "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (Bruce Springsteen live at C.W. Post College, 1975)," "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey, and "Last Christmas" by Wham!. They talk about the murder conspiracy that is "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer," do terrible Bruce Springsteen impressions, and discuss how people need to respect "Christmas in Hollis" way more. ----more----

They also talk about:

We need a Jadakiss Christmas album.
Eggnog is gross.
Playing Kid A at work.
Manny's nightmare experience with "Last Christmas" working the nightshift at Sports Authority.
We need a Christmas album from The LOX.
Dan & Manny's campaign to raise Cocktail's Rotten Tomato rating.

If you missed the first Holiday Season episode, check out:

Episode 23: 📺🪀 T.V. Toy Commercials

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Watch our 3rd IG Live on Mon. Dec. 14th at 10:00 pm EST (7:00 pm PST). We're putting Nacho Cheese Doritos to The Nostalgia Test by eating them LIVE! This will only be a 15 min test, so make sure to follow us on Instagram and join us live on 12/14. Mark your calendar!

If you missed our first 2 IG LIVE! episodes, check out:

The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.1: Friends Theme Song "I'll Be There For You"
The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.2: "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred

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To kick off the Holiday Shopping Season, Dan & Manny put 6 classic T.V. Toy Commercials (Pogo Bal, Skip It, Lite Brite, Crossfire, My Buddy & Kid Sister, and The Animal)to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This is an eye-opening episode into the world of 80s & 90s toys. Dan & Manny try to figure out why anyone would ever buy or play with the Pogo Bal, they come up with an amazing reboot idea for Skip It, and they discuss the dystopic world of Crossfire.----more----

They also discuss:

Is it Pogo Bal or Pago Bal?
There's no way anyone could actually bounce on the Pogo Bal.
Manny tells us the Skip It fairytale.
How much Manny hates Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Does the Crossfire commercial take place in Mortal Kombat?
Lite Brite is a scam!
The Animal is the worse toy ever in existence.

And much much more!

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Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Dan & Manny put the 1st Thanksgiving episode from season 1 of Friends to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Dan & Manny try to figure out how much money it cost to fly to Vail, CO on Thanksgiving in 1994, all the turtleneck sweaters, and discuss how much the friends disrespect Monica. This episode kicks off our Holiday Episode Series, so get ready for the Holiday Nostalgia Test fun!----more----

They also discuss:

Manny's harrowing experience driving from Denver to Vail after a red-eye Jetblue flight.
Why doesn't Rachel have $100?
The grossness of shared couches in NYC cafes.
Rent controlled apartments.
Why isn't Monica's apartment on fire?
Joey's VD.

And much much more!

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Dan & Manny put sitcom theme songs from Perfect Strangers, Family Matters, Step By Step, Growing Pains, Married With Children, Full House, Saved By The Bell, City Guys, and California Dreams to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Dan & Manny talk about all the high-fives in the Perfect Strangers opener, do some in-depth lyric breakdowns, and try to figure out what the f*** was Unhappily Ever After about. And just like with all the music episodes, there's some amazing singing. So get ready.----more----

They also discuss:

The Too Many Cooks video.
How Balki Bartokomous from Perfect Strangers (Bronson Pinchot) could've been sitting next to Brian Flannagan from Cocktail (Tom Cruise) on the bus.
If anyone else knows what the show City Guys was.
The Jimmy Fallon California Dreams reunion.
Zack Morris is a total ass****!
And the GENIUS of composer/musician Jesse Frederick.

And much much more!

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Dan & Manny welcome their longtime friend Bill D'Elia to put the 1989 action movie Road House to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! There's just so much to say about how amazing this episode is. It'll make you laugh. It'll make you think: It'll make you watch Road House for the first time. It'll make you rewatch Road House 100 times. These three friends try to figure out why everyone brings a knife to the bar and why the bouncers (or coolers) can't stop this, what the f*** is a cooler, and who can forget Patrick Swayze's ass?! Oh, and those weird sounds are just Billy's microphone moving up and down. Seriously.----more----

They also discuss:

More Swayze.
Dalton's (Patrick Swayze) fashion choices.
No one wears underwear in this movie.
Jeff Healey.
Is that Diamond Dallas Page OR Terry Funk?
Road House is the movie Over The Top.
Why are there famous bouncers?
Is Road House just Bar Rescue?
Episode 11: Wayne’s World
Episode 3: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Click the link to watch a clip from this episode: Episode 20: 🍻Road House (Video Clip 1)

And much much more!

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Dan & Manny put cartoon theme songs from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, DuckTales, Captain Planet, He-Man, Transformers, Animaniacs, & Ren & Stimpy to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. After an epic trilogy of Spooky Season episodes, Dan & Manny were looking forward to getting back to something "serious." They get into it on this one, trying to figure out if Launchpad from Darkwing Duck and Ducktales is the Lee Tergesen of the animated world (see Ep.11: Wayne's World), Dan's obsession with why some cartoon characters wear pants and some don't, and Team Voltron vs Team Captain Planet. Plus, there's plenty of "amazing" singing.----more----

They also discuss:

The cartoon Widget The World Watcher
Gross cartoon pizza.
Donatello being the first hipster barista.
Why wasn't there a TaleSpin movie?
Heart being the worse Captain Planet power.
Episode 3: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Episode 10: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

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Dan & Manny put the 1990 dark fantasy comedy The Witches (based on the 1983 Roald Dahl novel) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. This is the 3rd & final Spooky Season episode and a perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit (no pun intended). Dan & Manny really get into the delinquency of every single adult in this movie, try to figure out exactly how high Luke's grandmother is, and wonder why the f*** is there a naked kid at the end of the movie (spoiler alert)? Plus, it wouldn't be right not to talk about the frightening genius of Angelica Huston.----more----

They also get into:

Is the grandmother Blade or Van Helsing?
How many blunts did the grandmother smoke?
The movie Ratboy (1986).
Rowan Atkinson.
Bruno's obsession with food.
And how many times do Dan & Manny say "First of all"?

And much much more!

If you missed the first 2 Spooky Season episodes, check out:

Episode 16: 🤡 Killer Klowns From Outer Space w/ special guest, musician Steve Herrera.
Episode 17: 🎃 Halloween Music Videos

And we just added 2 new video clips from Ep.17 on our YouTube channel:

Episode 17: 🎃 Halloween Music Videos (Clip 1)
Episode 17: 🎃 Halloween Music Videos (Clip 2)

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On their 2nd Spooky Season episode, Dan & Manny put 5 Halloween music videos, This Is Halloween, Ghostbusters, Somebody's Watching Me, The Monster Mash, & Thriller to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode starts out in a sane place, but these songs slowly eat away at any sense that Manny & Dan had left this day. They try to avoid the entire episode at the start, but quickly get into what it would be like to play This Is Halloween at a party, the genius of Ray Parker Jr., and what the f*** is Disney up to with these creepy Halloween Music Mashup videos?----more----

They also get into:

Disney Video: Monster Mash
Disney Video: Somebody's Watching Me
Manny explains "leaf-peeping."
Manny also schools Dan on "Han Solo Season."
What were all those celebrities doing in the Ghostbusters music video?
Are there actual Halloween songs?
At exactly 37:06.80, Manny kills a fly.

And much much more!

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Dan & Manny welcome their second guest, longtime friend, and killer musician Steve Herrera on their first Spooky Season episode to put the 1988 "horror" movie Killer Klowns From Outer Space to the ULTIMATE TEST! This episode has everything, minus any sort of logic, but what do expect when you're talking about a horror film with a soft-core porn plotline. Dan, Manny, and Steve attempt to make sense of the worst character names of all time, why no one will just leave this town, and what's with the drugstore owner!? RUN THE F*** OUT OF THERE! (You'll see).

Oh, and if you think they didn't bring up Matt Antoniou, you're wrong. ----more----

They also get into:

Q-Zar
Did Independence Day copy this entire film?
Mike Tabacco. Yep, that's right, a character called Mike Tabacco.
What's with Mooney?
The genius that is Rich & Paul.
Why is Debbie taking a shower if there are Killer Klowns out there?

And much much more!

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Dan & Manny go back to 1995 with their friend and first guest Jess Stanisic to put that year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Best R&B Video category to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This Nostalgia Test trio gets all 1995 when it comes to talking about:

TLC – "Waterfalls" Boyz II Men – "Water Runs Dry" Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson – "Scream" Jade – "5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time Is Up)" Montell Jordan – "This Is How We Do It"----more----

They talk about bringing back Jnco jeans, those amazing papayas in the "This Is How We Do It" video, and the Helicopter budget in the "Water Runs Dry" video. Plus, why hire the same guy who directed a Pantera video to direct the Boyz II Men video?

They also get into:

Parties at Jess's house.
Dan's sister, Jo, schools him on Jade & Sistas With Voices (SWV).
Loving that 90's fashion.
Why doesn't Manny like baggy jeans?
Was TLC glued to the ground?
Is that Tyra Banks?

And much much more!

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Dan tricks Manny into doing another food-based Nostalgia Test. They put OG Pringles, Barbeque, Sour Cream & Onion, and Salt & Vinegar flavored potato chips to the ULTIMATE TEST! This episode has it all: loud crunching sounds, stomach aches, and one of the longest most surprising deep-dive into the history of the Pringles. ----more----

Other things Dan & Manny dive deeply into:

Are there plain flavored Doritos?
Eating chips in public is gross.
Why are super-computers making potato chips?
Dan finds some Take Fives!
Holy Communion.
And, who's bringing Pringles to a party?

And much much more!

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This week's episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast is an epic one, and rightfully so because Dan & Manny put the 1991 Keanu Reeves Patrick Swayze action movie Point Break to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! You thought they lost their minds on Episode 3: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) when they combed through every single detail of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Well, you thought wrong, because this episode is absolutely BADASS.

Dan & Manny talk about their favorite one-liners, is it bro, brah, or braahh, and most importantly the romantic relationship between Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) and Bodi (Patrick Swayze). That's right people. Pay close attention because there's a lot going on.----more----

They also discuss:

Is Lee Tergesen in every 90's film?
Why is Lori Petty such an amazing shot?
Manny's unbelievable analysis of The Fast and the Furious being a total ripoff of Point Break
And did we mention PATRICK SWAYZE!!

And much, much more

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Dan & Manny dig through the 90’s Pop Radio Hits playlist on Spotify and put an insane amount of random music to the ULTIMATE TEST! This episode has it all: Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, and Dance music, and it’s just like Dan & Manny to take it a little too far by talking about 28 songs (list below). There are serious discussions, tangents, and a ton of love for some of their favorite songs. We’re not experts, we make mistakes with the info, and these are just our opinions. So PLEASE share your thoughts on our Instagram, Twitter, and in the show’s comments. See if some of your favorite songs passed The Nostalgia Test.----more----

They also talk about:

What are the origins, and is the song “Cotton Eye Joe” racist?
Love for Toni Braxton & Whitney Houston.
It’s not a 90’s list without “Two Princes.”
The force that’s C+C Music Factory
Manny’s Meat Loaf guilty pleasure.

And so much more!

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THE OFFICIAL LIST W/ LINKS

“Two Princes” by Spin Doctors
“River of Dreams by Billy Joel
“Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex
“Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
“Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
“Informer” by Snow
“So Much To Say” by Dave Matthews Band
“Gonna Make You Sweat Everybody Dance Now) ft. Freedom Williams” by C+C Music Factory
“Un-break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
“I Will Always Love Love” by Whitney Houston
“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
“I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” by Meat Loaf
“I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
“Step By Step” by New Kids On the Block
“Breakfast At Tiffany’s” by Deep Blue Something
“MmmBop” by Hanson
“Everybody Everybody” by Black Box
“No Scrubs” by TLC
“What Is Love” by Haddaway
“Thong Song” by Sisqo
“Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
“Bills, Bills, Bills” by Destiny’s Child
“Wannabe” by Spice Girls
“Jump” by Kris Kross
“…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
“Santeria” by Sublime
“TubThumping” by Chumbawamba
“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith

A LITTLE HISTORY BEHIND “COTTON EYE JOE”

Wikipedia
Mental Floss
HuffPost

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Dan & Manny's brains when they put 1992's Wayne's World to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! They try really hard to figure out what this movie is, does it have a plot, and is Rob Lowe's character just Patrick Bateman from American Psycho? Really though, is Wayne's World just a blackout dream that Patrick Bateman is having? Oh, man. Also, Dan & Manny attempt to figure out how old Wayne and Garth are, where are their parents, and did Garth kill that guy in the club where Meatloaf is the bouncer? Seriously, people, there are a ton of questions for this iconic 90's film.----more----

They also talk about:

Maybe Rob Lowe's character is just Brian Flanagan from Cocktail.
How far did that $5,000 go?
Every joke is in the first 15 minutes of the movie.
Does Cassandra (Tia Carrere) live in a warehouse used for White Snake music videos?
Shout out to Duck (Quack, quack).

And so much more!

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Dan & Manny made it to their 10th episode, and what better way to celebrate this milestone than by putting the 1989 box office hit Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! With the recent release of the third installment of the franchise, Bill & Ted Face The Music on August 28th, this episode couldn't have come out at a more excellent time. As usual, Dan & Manny get into it in this episode. They try to figure out the complex multiverse/inception/sci-fi time-traveling going on in the film, Bill's crop top, the lack of help from Rufus (George Carlin), and they debate whether Bill is in love with his stepmother. ----more----

They also talk about:

The Old West must stink.
Which characters came first: Wayne's World or Bill & Ted.
How many people can you fit into a time-traveling phone booth while spinning out of control in a wormhole?
Socrates.
Why didn't Genghis Khan just kill everyone?
90's malls.

And so much more!

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Oh, and that sound you hear, that's Manny's air conditioner and somewhere in the middle, Manny had to switch computers, but it's cool.

We recorded this on July 19th, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies and tech issues, but don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan and Manny put 1993's The Sandlot to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This episode gets deep, gets silly, and gets serious. Dan & Manny try to figure out where their treehouse is built, if Smalls' stepfather Bill (Denis Leary) purposely hit him in the face with a curveball, and how many times was Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez said in full. Also, the 1992 movie Radio Flyer tries to derail the entire conversation. ----more----

Other things we talk about:

Why does anyone listen to Squints?
Benny's endless pockets.
Benny's endless supply of money.
Memories of playing manhunt.
Roller hockey.

Oh, and that sound you hear, that's Manny drinking water. It's cool.

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Dan & Manny put Mitch Hedberg's first album Strategic Grill Locations to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! They share what it was like to hear Mitch Hedberg for the first time, recite their favorite jokes from both the official and unofficial release, and read a special letter from Mitch Hedberg to the Uniball company. ----more----

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Dan & Manny get serious about the multi-platinum 1996 Hip hop album The Score from The Fugees and put it to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! They discuss how much they miss that "90's sound," what happened to all the Hip hop groups, and the lyrical/vocal power of Ms. Lauryn Hill. Also, Sister Act 2 might make an appearance.

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Lastly, while we were naming amazing Hip hop groups we forgot to mention one of the most important groups of all time: the Wu-Tang Klan.

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We recorded this on August 3rd, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies due to Hurricane Isaias coming in towards NYC. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan & Manny put three Sega Genesis franchise darlings, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin, & ToeJam & Earl, to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! They discuss how truly difficult these old-school Genesis games are, Ecco's extraterrestrial heritage, and what the f*** is ToeJam & Earl?! Manny is on FIRE in this episode.

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We recorded this on July 12th, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan and Manny embark on a gastric adventure of sugary mishaps, putting 4 candy bars from their childhood, 3 Musketeers, Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, & Whatchamacallit: to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! They talk about how hard it was to get a Whatchamacallit, who's truly eating the 3 Musketeers, the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups controversy, and much more. If you listen carefully, you can hear the exact moment the sugar starts to shut their brains down. ----more----

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We recorded this on June 15th, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan and Manny put Dane Cook's Harmful If Swallowed to The Nostalgia Test. They talk punching bees in the face. The extreme differences between listening to this Dane Cook album vs watching the special. And they look back on the two different times they saw Dane Cook live in NYC. This is episode might look short, but it's packed with nostalgia goodness! ----more----

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We recorded this on May 11th, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan and Manny put the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from 1990 to the Nostalgia Test this week. This is an epic podcast adventure, so settle in and get ready as they try to figure out who the real leader is (Leonardo or Raphael), what's up with NYC in 1990, and if this movie is a romantic tale between April O'Neil and Raphael.

This episode is filled with spoilers, so if you've never seen this movie just know we give EVERYTHING away. You can watch the original trailer here.

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We recorded this on April 30th, 2020 on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

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Dan and Manny put Blink 182's two biggest albums Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) to The Nostalgia Test. They talk about their personal connections to the albums post-high school graduation. Does selling out really exist? Their favorite songs and their least favorite songs from both albums. Plus, a deep-dive into the lyrics from "Happy Holidays, You Bastard." And so much more!

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We're still feeling out the sound issues with Recording on Zoom so there are small sound discrepancies. But don't worry, the content still rocks!

This episode was originally recorded on April 29th, 2020. The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

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Dan and Manny put Tom Cruise's 1988 romantic comedy Cocktail through the first Nostalgia Test. They try to understand what a "saloon" is, break down each of Coughlin's laws, and discuss the power of Tom Cruise's on-screen charm. This is one of Manny's favorite films. Will it survive the Nostalgia Test?

If you haven't seen Cocktail, you can watch the trailer here.

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There were some sound issues right at the beginning, so some of it is re-recorded. But don't worry, the content still rocks (hopefully).

This episode was originally recorded on April 20th, 2020. The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

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Long-time friends Dan Dissinger and Manny Coelho are about to start an amazing adventure through their pop-culture past together. Living on opposite coasts (Dan in LA and Manny in NY) isn't going to stop these two from putting their eyes, ears, and tastebuds through it all to find out what's nostalgic, what's still genuinely good, and what needs to be erased from history. In the intro episode, they talk about why they decided to embark on this treacherous journey and what makes something nostalgic or not.

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This episode was originally recorded on April 20th, 2020. The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

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