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A close examination of the most ludicrous and gleeful era in cinematic history, the era of the video rental. This podcast returns to those days to get prematurely nostalgic for movies of the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Hosts Mark and Jon talk about the movie of the week and reminisce about movies from their childhood.

  1. 11/28/2021

    Episode 34 - Office Space w/ Special Guest Marc Coqius

    Mark and Jon bring back special guest Marc Coqius to cover the cult comedy, Office Space. Mark thinks back on how this movie made him jump to conclusions about the rest of his life, Marc covers how accurately Mike Judge painted the tech field, and Jon finally teaches us what “PC load letter” means.

    1h 57m

  2. 11/21/2021

    Episode 33 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    Mark and Jon hit the road this week with the thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Mark marvels at the comedic talents of Steve Martin and John Candy while Jon uncovers what could have been in the original vision of this movie.

    1h 42m

  3. 11/14/2021

    Episode 32 - Rookie of the Year

    Mark and Jon slide into the high stinky cheese of a movie that is 1993's Rookie of the Year. Mark reminisces  over the magic of Wrigley Field while Jon gets jealous of Gary Busey's glorious mustache.

    1h 39m

  4. 11/07/2021

    Episode 31 - Grandma’s Boy W/ Special Guest Kam Anwar

    Jon and Mark return with their old pal Kam to take on the early 2000’s stoner classic, Grandma’s Boy. Jon takes us through the shift in the video game industry, Mark comes around on the laziness of the Sandler empire, and Kam identifies the true star of the film. Adios…turd nuggets

    1h 43m

  5. 10/31/2021

    Episode 30 - Shaun of the Dead

    Mark and Jon grab a cricket bat and a shovel to take on the 2004 cult zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead. Mark explains why this movie gets a pass from his horror movie embargo and Jon makes zombies political

    1h 25m

  6. 10/24/2021

    Episode 29 - The Mighty Ducks

    Mark and Jon hit the ice this week with 1992’s iconic Disney sports classic, The Mighty Ducks. Jon is on to Bombay's schemes and Mark comes to terms with being Goldberg. Quack, quack, quack, Mr. Ducksworth!

    1h 44m

  7. 10/17/2021

    Episode 28 - Predator w/ Special Guest Jared Glenn

    Mark and Jon have been pushing too many pencils, so they brought back their first guest Jared Glenn to cover 1987 macho classic, the Predator. Jon won't stop doing the worst Arnold impression, Jared covers the behind the scenes madness, and Mark is said to have been on board until the alien showed up.

    1h 50m

  8. 10/10/2021

    Episode 27- Rush Hour 2

    Mark and Jon are back for a second season and they’re looking for some Mu Shu. So, naturally, the boys take on the 2001 Kung Fu classic, Rush Hour 2. Mark mourns the death of  Chris Tucker’s career and Jon gives us the scoop on how Jackie Chan became Jackie Chan.

    1h 37m
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A close examination of the most ludicrous and gleeful era in cinematic history, the era of the video rental. This podcast returns to those days to get prematurely nostalgic for movies of the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Hosts Mark and Jon talk about the movie of the week and reminisce about movies from their childhood.

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