Put your pop-culture past to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! with 🎙longtime friends Dan, Manny, & Billy 🙋♂️🤦♂️🙆♂️
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Manny Coelho Podcasts
Welcome to The State I Am In, a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of Alaskans, hosted by fellow Alaskan, Manny Coelho. Each week, we dive deep with hunters, aurora chasers, athletes, entrepreneurs, elected leaders, and everyday heroes to explore the topics that matter most in the Last Frontier. Through engaging conversations, we uncover insights, gain practical tools for daily life, and strengthen our connection to this incredible place we call home. Expect long-form interviews, ...
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#010 Relentless Pursuit of a Dream - Bridgett Watkins
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In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Bridgett Watkins — Alaskan musher, ER nurse, wife, mother, and author of Marker to Marker. Bridgett takes us deep into her journey from childhood races in Fairbanks to surviving a brutal moose attack just weeks before her first Iditarod. We talk about grit, faith, and family — how she balanced c…
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156. Happy Gilmore (1996) & Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
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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 thot takes of all time. This is the most honest review …
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155. Nostalgia Test News August 2025: Farewell to Ozzy, Gremlins 3, Creepy Celebrity Stories, & More!
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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 st…
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154. Nostalgia Test News: Movie Trailers, Rick Rolls, & Will Manny Metal?
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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…
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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 come…
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152. Back to the Future (1985) w/ The Fandalorians
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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…
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#009 Landslide Risk in Alaska: What You Need to Know - Dr. Bretwood "Hig" Higman
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In this episode of The State I Am In, I talk with Dr. Bretwood “Hig” Higman—geologist, lifelong Alaskan, and founder of Ground Truth Alaska—about life, land, and the very real risks facing our coastal communities. We explore Hig’s life in Seldovia and his adventures with wife Erin McKittrick, author of A Long Trek Home. Together, they’ve traveled t…
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151. The Goonies (1985) w/ Meghan P. Nolan
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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 du…
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#008 Trawling & Bycatch: Two Words Every Alaskan Should Know - Ryan Astalos and Jackie Boyer from SalmonState
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In this eye-opening episode of The State I Am In, I’m joined by Ryan Astalos and Jackie Boyer from SalmonState to break down one of the most urgent issues facing Alaska today: industrial trawling and the devastating impact of bycatch. We unpack what trawling actually is, who profits from it, and who pays the price—especially the Alaskan communities…
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150. Nostalgic 90s Commercials: Nerf, Super Soakers, Peeing Dolls, OH MY!
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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 …
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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. …
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#007 Landmark Collective - Amanda Bowles
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In this special virtual episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Amanda Bowles, the driving force behind Landmark Collective—a powerful community of women entrepreneurs based in the Mat-Su Valley. We dive into how these women are shaping the business landscape in Palmer, Wasilla, and beyond through collaboration, creativity, and a deep commitm…
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148.📰Nostalgia Test News May 2025: Pop Culture Opinions, Suggestions from Social Media, & Story Time Chaos
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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…
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In this episode of The State I Am In, I speak not just as a parent, but as a coach and former Little Leaguer myself. From hitting my first home run to striking out with the game on the line, I share personal stories that shaped how I view success, failure, and what youth sports are really all about. Now, as a coach and dad, I’ve seen firsthand how …
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147. Labyrinth w/ The Long Take Review
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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, an…
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146. Nostalgia 101: Behind the Scenes of The Last Deal w/ Director Jonathan Salemi
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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…
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#005 Alaska Blade Studio - Zeke Johnston
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Alaskan bladesmith Zeke Johnston joins me to talk about the craft of hand-forging knives and what makes a blade more than just a tool. We explore the heirloom value of a well-made knife, the stories it can carry, and how the forging process mirrors the shaping of a meaningful life. Zeke shares about growing up on a family farm in Alaska, commercial…
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145. 📰 Nostalgia Test News & Classic Toys from Sept. 2024
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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 …
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#004 Faith, Doubt, & Belonging - Pastor Frank Alioto
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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor & Chaplain Frank Alioto for a candid conversation about the role of the church in today’s world. We talk about the purpose of gathering, what might hold someone back from faith in God or stepping into a church, and how doubt can actually be part of the journey. Frank shares insight into how meaningful communi…
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144. Nostalgic Jingles, Commercials, & Tangents
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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 th…
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#003 Parenting In The Digital Age - Lt. Ryan Browning
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In this episode of The State I Am In, Lieutenant Ryan Browning of the Homer Police Department joins us for one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the show. We discuss the real-life events that led him to champion digital safety, the challenges today’s kids and teens face in the online world, and why it’s more important than ever for p…
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143. The Last Deal: Nostalgia Test Now!
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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 …
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#002 Community Centered Business - Shelby Oden
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In this episode of The State I Am In, we sit down with Shelby Oden—an inspiring entrepreneur and community advocate based on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Shelby shares her journey from growing up as a military brat to building a life with her husband Mike and raising their family in Alaska. We dive into the early days of her entrepreneurial path, from…
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142. 🤘Metallica's MTV Era: The Black Album, Load, & Reload
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Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's 90s MTV Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “We’re on the reverse trajectory of Kiss. Right? Because KISS took the makeup off in the nineties and Metallic put it on.” -Jeremy Madson The boys continue the Metallica Eras journey Nostalg…
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141. 📰 Nostalgia Test News: Reboot Special!
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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 cra…
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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bob Ledda shares his journey from emergency medicine to a focus on preventive health. We discuss his approach to a lifestyle prescription, the importance of hormones, nutrition, and exercise in achieving optimal health and longevity. You'll catch a glimpse of the precision he takes with his patients, and be introd…
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In this episode, Manny Coelho introduces his podcast, The State I'm In, emphasizing the importance of every individual's voice in Alaska. He reflects on the overlooked talents and stories within the community, aiming to create a platform for Alaskans to connect and share their experiences. The podcast seeks to explore the unique culture, struggles,…
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140. Nostalgia 101: Adventures of a DJ w/ Ryan McKenzie
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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 …
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139: Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer Reaction: Nostalgia Test Now!
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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 th…
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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 rea…
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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…
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