Quarter for the Payphone: Recent Episodes
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Sleepy time cult? This week Jess tells us about the founder of Celestial Seasonings and his surprising beliefs.
Mess with the bowl, you get the horns? This week Jess tells us all about Dr. Kellogg and his sanitarium cereal.
That thing cults do? This week Jess tells us about Oneida. The silverware company with the strangest origin story.
Manny the Muncher? In this week's episode, Jess discusses the WWII food impacts no taught us in school.
A literary episode? This week Jess talks about the pop culture legacy of the 19th century Penny Dreadfuls.
Thinner, Pet Sematary, Lennon's death? This week Jess talks about Steve Lightfoot and the Stephen King conspiracy no one saw coming.
Can you take fear too far? This week Jess talks about Russ McKamey and his barn of terror.
A Venusian prince scam? This week Jess tells us about Harold Berney, possibly the most creative con man in history.
Anyone else feeling those winter blues? This week Manny and Jess discuss their top comfort film picks. Movies for when you're bummed, sad, or just plain sick and tired.
Zombies, vampires, boulders? We're hitting this week with our top ten picks for survival films. Is it time for Jess to start hiking with a multitool?
Roll back the pod to the dawn of time. A little catch up episode to get the new year rolling. The Matrix? Spider-Man? Sam Waterston? Manny and Jess and bringing it all.
Maligned? This week Manny and Jess discuss James Wan's latest horror submission. The worst sibling rivalry in history.
We're back? A chatty little catch up episode this week. Jess is falling apart, and Manny watched some movies.
Welcome to another episode of Dollar for the prepaid Verizon card. This week Manny tells us all about a little production company that could...but probably shouldn't.
Frank Abernathy Lustig? This week we talk about one of the smoothest con men of the 20th century...and Jess gets some ideas.
Welcome back Poitier? This week Manny tells us about the little Studio 54 con that could.
Moon landing hoax, Area 51, Joni Mitchell? This week Jess tells us about the music conspiracy we didn't see coming.
An explosively good time? This week Manny tells us about the worst idea in toy history. It was the 1950s, and no one was allowed to have fun.
He's a dealer on wheels? This week Jess reports on the biggest (and possibly strangest) sports drug scandal in U.S. history.
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The chicken lawyer? This week Jess shares the origins of Kentucky Fried Chicken and the surprisingly varied background of everyone's favorite Colonel.
Jerry Lewis is no Spielberg? This week Manny tells us about the Hollywood project that just shouldn't.
Wicky wild wild Jess? This week Jess shares the story of Wild Bill Longley. We're sorry.
Batmanny v Superjess. Yes, we watched the Snyder cut. Yes, this could be our last episode.
What do "Coming 2 America" and "WandaVision" have in common? Disappointment? We're back, and catching up with a double review. (Spoilers.)
Great music, fantastic one liners, fight scenes, explosions, Sam Elliott putting his hair in a ponytail. It's "Road House" week, and Jess has never been happier.
What happens when you give full control to a moderately successful director? Yes "Wonder Woman '84," but also a little 1980 film called "Heaven's Gate". And we spent 4 hours of our life on it, so you don't have to.
Always feel like somebody's watching me? This week Manny and Jess talk serious celebrity stalkers.
Serial killers and strategists. On this week's episode, Manny and Jess talk game show scandals.
This week Manny and Jess remind you of the terrifying tales that haunted your childhood sleepovers.
Who mispronounced Roger Rabbit? This week Jess and Manny discuss the toon bunny that terrified us as children, and touch on the prequel that (thankfully) didn't happen.
A second installment of the sides of Disney you didn't know. Manny and Jess give there official review of "Wonder Woman: 1984" before moving into the sad truths of two beloved childhood characters.
This week Manny and Jess watched the Christmas Story sequels so you don't have to. It's our gift to you and trust us, it cost a lot.
Old Man Marley and Moira Rose. This week Manny and Jess talk "Home Alone" and its only true sequel.
It's Thorin's story, and Bilbo's in it. Jess and Manny finish their two-parter this week, discussing the unfortunate outcome of "The Hobbit".
Manny loves a bromance, and Jess thinks Gollum is misunderstood. We watched "The Lord of the Rings," and it only took a week.
This week Manny and Jess talk their choices for favorite twin films, and surprisingly no one mentions Mary-Kate or Ashley.
Another episode, another disagreement. This week Manny and Jess take a swat at everyone's favorite cryptid.
It's happening. It's finally happening. Years of broken promises, and Jess finally gets to have her day. From tears of disappointment to beers of joy, Manny and Jess are celebrating their two year podiversary with Edward 40 Hands and a discussion of Tim Burton's classic.
Scary wine boxes, and buzzing movie theaters. Jess and Manny are back this week with some haunted Hollywood tales...sort of.
Cute characters, fun music, and scary times? This week Manny and Jess talk about the kids movies that weren't supposed to traumatize us.
Frank Sinatra and a bleeding doll. This week Manny and Jess work to uncover the original concepts for two '80s classics.
Two weeks in the making. In this week's episode Jess and Manny discuss the enigmatic Jeremy Corbell. Artist? Sensei? Truth seeker? We, and the world, may never know.
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd,Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Spencer Tracy. Let's go, Ghost Busters.
Dancing ducks and dead directors. It's mysteries week, and Manny and Jess are looking for answers.
They're dark, they're spooky, they don't belong in the '80s. It's "The Munsters Today," and they should have stayed in the past.
An impatient Bill Paxton, a stubborn Helen Hunt, and a sassy Cary Elwes. In this week's episode, Manny and Jess delve into the underground world of professional storm chasing. It's "Twister," the disaster film that blew into all of our hearts.
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What happens when you cross Ancient Aliens with Catfish? This week Manny and Jess talk Phoenix Lights and the sad government cover up that no one believed.
This week Manny and Jess discuss the biggest controversy of 2010. It's the movie "Catfish," and they're blowing the case wide open.
A sad Diana Ross, an ignorant Michael Jackson, and a rusty Nipsey Russell. Jess and Manny get musical this week, discussing the magic and mystery of "The Wiz".
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Just when you thought they were done with the slow jams, Manny and Jess are back to discuss America's sexiest animator. He's Don Bluth, the bad boy your parents warned you about.
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With so many television options, not every one can be a winner right? This week we made Manny's dreams come true, as we ranted about the shows we were glad to see go.
Want to play a fun game during this hour of rage? Eat a powdered donut every time you can feel Manny's blood pressure rise.
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This week Manny and Jess discuss the complexities of Disney's "Flight of the Navigator," starring Joey Cremer, Sarah Jessica Parker, and a super secret Paul Reubens. Family thriller? Sci-fi mystery? Buddy cop movie? Let us know, because we're not sure.
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Scary times right now, but Jess and Manny are here with some top picks for keeping everyone occupied and feeling fine.
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Finally finishing up the trilogy of trilogies. Manny and Jess discuss "Shock Treatment" and give their official rankings of the past three movies.
Manny and Jess take their second dive into the Faustian musical genre, and Jess is ready to leave everything behind.
It's a glam rock opera episode! We're talking Phantom of the Paradise, and 50% of us liked it. Will Manny find his angel of music?
Here we go, one more time, everybody's feeling fine, here Jess goes now.
Get settled in to learn more about one of the most influential people behind your favorite boy bands. It's a surprise episode and only Jess knows what'll happen.
Na na na na na na na na Batmanny! It's the story of Tim Burton's Batman like you never heard it before....... told by Manny!
It's the history lesson you never thought you you needed. Professor Jess is in and she is taking attendance, so you better be listening.
Backstreet's back, alright? Cyber Boys are here to save us, and it turns out Stan Lee and Nick Carter make a pretty good team.
Say it once, say it twice, three times and you've got a good time. It's our bio-exorcist episode, and Jess has been preparing her whole life.
Ending this two-parter with the ultimate Nicktoon showdown! Catdog? Rugrats? Only one can win. Who will reign supreme?
The band is back together! It's been a long time, so settle in as Jess and Manny get together for a little catch up jam sesh.
Epic concerts, KISS fails, and Beatles being Beatles. Stop right now, thank you very much, and join us for the last of this two-parter. It's real bands in movies and it's going down.
We're on a mission from God. In the first installment of this two-parter, Jess and Manny talk your favorite bands that never were. It's fiction movie bands, and it's about to be your new jam. Drive it like you stole it!
Jess and Manny talk a favorite movie you probably forgot. It's "Mystery Men," Babies. Grab your mediocre action suit, cuz it's time to save Champion City.
Manny had a great idea...until it wasn't. Three friends, five hot wings. Will Manny regret his choices? Will Jess remain his friend? Will Alex ever agree to be on the show again? Only one will emerge victorious.
We celebrate another movie anniversary this week, with the 20th celebration of "The Mummy". Jess talks Fraser...a lot, and Manny hates everything...again.