Best Grumpy Nostalgia Podcasts (2025)

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Elf (2003): A Grumpy Nostalgia Half-Assed Christmas Special, part III 1:00:22

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Send us a text OH MY GOD! We know him. We know him. Our Christmas memories episodes come to a welcome close with the arrival every everybody's favorite holiday movie except for Christmas Vacation and a Christmas Story. We haven't done those yet so they don't count. Merry Christmas you filthy animalsBy Grumpy Nostalgia

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Yammerin about a Christmas Wish 21:08

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Send us a text Summary In this heartfelt Christmas special, Stitch Mainville reflects on the magic of Christmas, contrasting his cherished childhood memories with the modern commercialization of the holiday. He shares personal anecdotes about family traditions, the joy of giving, and the importance of connection over material gifts. Stitch emphasiz…

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The Big Lebowski 1:43:54

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Join us as we step back to March 6, 1998 to talk about The Big Lebowski on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Granite Pros, LLC Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]…

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Die Hard (1988): A Grumpy Nostalgia Half-Assed Christmas Special, part II 52:23

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Send us a text Is it or isn't it? Who cares, we say. The boys go back to 1988 to ponder when a man could be the lead in an action movie. And that man could smoke, swear, kill people, and still be the hero. This one also features one of our greatest performances ever, Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber. All other movie villains have paled in comparison sin…

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Trading Places (1983): A Grumpy Nostalgia Half-Assed Christmas Special, part I 59:43

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Send us a text Ho ho ho grumpy nation. We start our xmas adventure with this 1983 tale of excess, betrayal, gorillas, and Jamie Lee's silk blouses. You know, standard holiday fare. WARNING: This episode is different than others.By Grumpy Nostalgia

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Waterworld 1:27:03

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We go back to 1995 to talk about Waterworld on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Granite Pros, LLC Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on Instagram @…

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The Dark Crystal (1982) SE05;EP25 1:10:23

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Send us a text We're going mega-nerd this week reviewing the 1982 dark fantasy film, The Dark Crystal. So nerdy, in fact, that show co-host Mike had to recuse himself. Actually, Mike is out this week and he asked show superfan, Dr. K @pinotjones to sit in for this odd but beautiful mess of a movie. K had some big (smelly) shoes to fill, but he knoc…

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Holiday Turkeys: A Grumpy Nostalgia Thanksgiving Special 1:00:13

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Send us a text It's turkey time again, only our turkeys are the cinematic kind. We needed some time for reflection this week, so we humbly ask you to revisit this special episode where we chow down on our most reviled holiday turkeys. We only give thanks in that we don't have to watch these movies ever again. This episode originally aired a few yea…

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Weekend at Bernie's 1:27:50

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We revisit Weekend at Bernie's from July 5, 1989 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Granite Pros, LLC Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on Instag…

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ROBOTS, ANDROIDS and A.I. 50:42

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Send us a text On this CLASSIC Inebriated Basement episode, Stitch, Rick and Magnus discuss the topic of AI, Robots and Androids while sipping on Cocktails and slowly getting plastered! NSFW!!! Use your Headphones! Would you like to get in touch with Stitch and Leo? Perhaps you have a question for them, or you just may want to share your own opinio…

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The Running Man (1987) SE05;EP24 54:35

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Send us a text We dangerously test the patience of our audience by reviewing yet another Arnold movie. This week it's 87's The Running Man, just in time for its unasked for remake in theaters. Arnold was bigger than most movies during this time and it appears that no one ever bothered to tell him that he could actually say "no" in some instances. T…

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Predator 2 (1990) Revisited - Featuring a new special intro with Molly! 1:08:32

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Send us a text With the release of Predator: Badlands this week, the gang remembered we talked about this franchise several years ago, but that episode stood out because we first met our heroine, Alaskan warrior princess Molly! She bravely sat in for this episode and we have been awestruck ever since. The movie was terrible, but this was a special …

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Yammerin' about GRUMPY OLD MEN 42:29

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Send us a text We here at MTC Studio wanted to thank you all for your continued support. We especially enjoy your emails, Facebook messages and voicemails. YOU are the reason we continue with these episodes. However, after 25 episodes, our hosts need a bit of a break. Therefore, this will be the last episode for this season, but Stitch & L.J. will …

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Young Frankenstein 1:19:39

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It is time to go back to December 1974 as we discuss Young Frankenstein on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on I…

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Yammerin' about Dignity 24:27

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Send us a text In this passionate monologue, Stitch Mainville discusses the erosion of dignity in society, particularly through the lens of the SNAP program. He shares personal stories, critiques political gamesmanship, and emphasizes the need for accountability and action from both citizens and Congress. Stitch calls for a shift in focus from glob…

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An American Werewolf in London (1981) SE05;EP23 Where Wolf - There Wolf Special 56:35

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Send us a text Our 2025 Halloween series comes to a merciful close as we cover the amazing An American Werewolf in London from 1981. Much like a unicorn, its a crazy original horror movie from a time where imagination, creativity, and talent could beat up a CGI movie any day of the week. We keep the grumpy going to the end where we name our worst h…

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Yammerin' about Dances, Socialists and Venezuela 1:01:32

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Send us a text Summary On this episode of Yammerin' with Stitch Mainville, the conversation explores the themes of panic in relation to geopolitical issues, particularly focusing on Venezuela's crisis, the rise of socialism in American politics, and the changing social dynamics among teenagers. Stitch, L.J. and their guests Magnus Hieber and Tim Sa…

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Grumpy Nostalgia: ReMembers Only - #6: Hallowed Weens 34:55

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Send us a text The only thing more scary than Halloween is a bunch of unsupervised kids in 1978, high on sugar, wreaking havoc on suburbia. This time the boys wax nostalgic on the Halloween experience in the 70s and 80s. From horrible Woolworth's boxed costumes to those miserable clods that handed out pennies instead of candy to trick or treaters, …

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Yammerin' about Political Discourse in a Divided World 56:02

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Send us a text In this episode of the Yamarin Podcast, Stitch Mainville and his guests delve into the complexities of political discourse, exploring the nature of evil in politics, personal experiences with political disagreements, and the impact of social media on public opinion. They discuss the importance of empathy, the historical context of po…

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Grumpy Old Men 1:26:12

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We go back to December 1993 to discuss the wonderful Grumpy Old Men film on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on …

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Yammerin' about The Oldest Profession 46:26

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Send us a text On this episode of Yammerin' Stitch brings us back to November of 2022 with a classic episode from his early days of podcasting. Here is an un-edited play of "INEBRIATED BASEMENT with STITCH & RICK" discussing the topic of legalized prostitution. PLEASE BE SURE TO LISTEN WITH EAR PHONES! This CLASSIC EPISODE has RAW, UNEDITED EXPLICI…

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Silver Bullet (1985) SE05;EP22 Where Wolf - There Wolf Special 51:48

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Send us a text Time to kick off our season series Where Wolf? There! Wolf! with the obnoxiously entertaining Silver Bullet from 1985. A little known Stephen King movie featuring Cory Haim and Gary Busey! And as if that wasnt horrible enough for you, the boys look back at the plethora of Stephen King movie adaptations from the very best to Lawnmower…

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Poltergeist (1982) 57:41

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Send us a text Cross over children. All are welcome. We're going back a bit to feature the first ever episode determined by a viewer's poll, the 1982 scare fest Poltergeist. Creepy clowns, little kids with horrible bangs, and a tree that eats little boys. Spielberg made ET the same time he was shooting this so we suppose there was some repressed an…

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Yammerin' about Free Speech 56:31

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Send us a text On this episode of Yammerin' Stitch and Leo are joined by Magnus Hieber and Tim Samaroo and the four yammer on the complexities of free speech, exploring the boundaries between expression and accountability. Stitch describes the role of social media platforms in moderating content, the implications of political correctness, and the s…

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Toy Story 1:43:19

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We go "To infinity and beyond!" to discuss the Disney/Pixar classic Toy Story from November 1995 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "contact@backtothepas…

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Yammerin' about The News 40:04

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Send us a text On this episode of Yammerin’ Stitch and Leo have a conversation with Tim Samaroo that explores the evolution of news media, focusing on the transition from scheduled broadcasts to a 24/7 news cycle. The participants discuss how this shift has affected the quality of journalism, the role of opinion in reporting, and the impact on soci…

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Anaconda Trailer Trauma (2025) SE05;EP21 43:47

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Send us a text Good news! Hollywood is no longer remaking our great 90s movies. They've moved on to the crappy ones. This week we break format and talk about a new soon-to-be movie and unfortunately its this one. Your hosts unleash their inner grumpy with extreme prejudice as this 2:42 minute trailer truly make them lose it. An affront to everythin…

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Tron (1982) 52:46

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Send us a text With the pending arrival of Tron: Ares to theaters this fall, the boys decided to dust off this episode covering the original to remind you there's nothing to get excited about. The groundbreaking (for the time) special effects are a little dated, but fortunately the story and acting are so terrible you wont notice. All that said, th…

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Point Break (1991) 54:50

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Send us a text Some say that the Grumpy Nostalgia boys have the same chemistry as Keanu and Swayze in this film. Those people are wrong. A few of you listened to this episode the first time, but not enough for our liking, so we're re-releasing this gem in hopes that its true beauty can be more appreciated. A truly great action film that ushered in …

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Almost Famous 1:38:33

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Join us as we jump to September 2000 to discuss the 70's rock tour classic Almost Famous on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]…

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Better Off Dead (1985) SE05;EP20 56:19

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Send us a text Years of listener requests will finally be honored as the boys take on the uber-80s cult classic, Better Off Dead. And they're not even charging two dollars for it. Travel back to a time where teen suicide was hilarious and film makers could be fearless and unapologetic in order to be funny. Remember funny? A personal favorite for bo…

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Yammerin' about this sad, sad world 48:16

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Send us a text On this episode of Yammerin, Stitch welcomes back, Magnus Hieber and the conversation explores the impact of political violence, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Stitch's co-worker, Tim Samaroo enter the conversatioin and soon they delves into the role of universities in fostering open debate, the consequences of political pola…

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Grumpy Nostalgia: ReMembers Only - #5: Too Cool for School 37:07

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Send us a text It's back to school time so the boys decide to reminisce about the good old golden rule days. School in the 70s was more of a Gulag experience rather than higher learning, but there were some good times too. Smoking teachers, bus ride hellscapes, and enough chocolate milk to strike fear into the hearts of a lactose intolerant generat…

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Yammerin' about the Lost Art of Facetime 30:51

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Stitch Mainville explores the decline of genuine human interaction in the age of technology. He reflects on the nostalgia of real FaceTime, the importance of spontaneous connections, and the need to reclaim meaningful conversations. Through personal anecdotes and observations, he emphasizes the value of prese…

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Tron 1:35:56

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Join us in the program as we visit July 1982 to discuss Tron starring Jeff Bridges on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", fol…

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Yammerin' about Hanging out at the Mall 26:43

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Send us a text Summary: In this episode, Stitch reflects on the vibrant social life centered around malls in the late 70s and 80s, contrasting it with today's digital interactions. He reminisces about the organic connections formed in these spaces, the lessons learned in social dynamics, and the loss of spontaneity in modern life. Stitch advocates …

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Tremors (1990) SE05:EP19 53:49

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Send us a text Killer worms with a side of Bacon. In the 90s, this was more than enough for us. This week we're going the full six degrees of something-or-other trying to interpret this ridiculous 1990 B-movie. Kevin Bacon's hair stars as Val, the garbage man turned worm basher. Along for the ride is Fred Ward's Earl, who repeatedly ask us to pardo…

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Speed (1994) 54:55

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Send us a text Everyone loves Keanu, but none of you listened to us talk about him in this episode the first time, so we're trotting it out again. Maybe it was because we were only 10 episodes into our podcast career or, more likely, our enormous lack of talent that kept you all away. Either way; Who cares? In this glorious 90s action flick we are …

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Yammerin' about Dads 1:01:51

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted dynamics of father-son relationships, exploring personal stories that highlight the challenges, growth, and wisdom shared across generations. Our guests share candid reflections on their experiences with their fathers, revealing moments of conflict, understanding, and profound learning.…

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Tommy Boy 1:33:38

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Son of a ...! We go back to March 1995 to discuss Tommy Boy starring Chris Farley on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel free to…

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Yammerin' about Embracing Time 24:35

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Yammerin Podcast, Stitch Mainville reflects on aging, the passage of time, and the moments that define our lives. He shares personal anecdotes about his realization of growing older, the perception of youth, and the importance of cherishing every moment. Through heartfelt advice to his grandchildren, he…

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The Flintstones (1994) SE05:EP18 54:06

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Send us a text We're going back to the stone age this week, which is appropriate in that the viewing experience feels like you're passing one. Justin and Mike give their timid responses to the Flintstones in this brutal episode that test the very boundaries of their podcasting fortitude. John Goodman and cast do their best, but a script that took 3…

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) 1:01:44

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Send us a text You want dinosaurs? We got your dinosaurs right here. Before there was Scarlett Johannsen in a 6th sequel to a movie, there was Goldblum. And we were stuck with him. While we'd personally watch Scarlett read the phone book for 2 hrs, in 1997 this dino epic was all the rage. Speaking of rage, co-host Mike loses his cool at the very co…

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Yammerin' about The Movies 17:35

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Send us a text SYNOPSIS: In this nostalgic and sharply humorous monologue, Stitch Mainville reflects on the golden age of moviegoing in the 1970s, contrasting it with the frustrating, overpriced, and chaotic experience of modern theaters. Through vivid storytelling and biting commentary, he laments the loss of communal respect, affordability, and c…

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Mrs. Doubtfire 1:38:22

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Well hello! We go back to November 1993 to discuss Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel…

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This is Spinal Tap (1984) SE05;EP17 55:32

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Send us a text We don't go to 11 here, but we come close. This week were looking back at the glorious mockumentary Spinal Tap from 1984. One of the greatest rock movies ever made was never really appreciated in its time (just like us). We all reveled in the pure, unadulterated hedonism of metal in the 80s and barely lived to tell the tale. That's w…

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Yammerin' about The Evolution of Music 49:52

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Send us a text SUMMARY On this engaging episode, Stitch and Leo have Magnus return to explore the evolution of music, its impact on society, and the role of youth in shaping its future. They discuss the shift in lyrical themes from meaningful storytelling to hyper-sexualized content, the influence of AI on music creation, and the nostalgia that mus…

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S3: Ep. 4 "Movie Moments That Traumatized Babygurl Angelz" (A Countdown) 1:19:39

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Welcome to FSBA, where your hosts revisit the movies that shaped us... and then emotionally destroyed us. From animated nightmares to PG-rated horrors our parents swore were fine, we're unpacking the cinematic fever dreams that left permanent dents in our psyches. Buckle up for repressed memories, nervous laughter, and the question we ask every wee…

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Grumpy Nostalgia: ReMembers Only - #4: Paved Over Paradises 40:44

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Send us a text This week we're looking back at those amazing stores, venues and restaurants that we thought would never go away but now somehow have simply turned into T-Mobile stores. While we suckle at the teet of Amazon now, some of remember going shopping, playing in arcades and eating at 6000 calorie steak buffets. If you ever played Frogger f…

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Yammerin' about Nostalgia 25:18

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Send us a text SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Stitch Mainville reflects on the theme of nostalgia and the rapid changes in society over the decades. He shares personal anecdotes from his childhood, contrasting the simplicity and community spirit of the past with the complexities of modern life. The conversation explores the impact of technology on huma…