Nostalgia Club

Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
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Three sound designers take a break from work and escape into the stories that shaped them. New episodes on Wednesdays! Produced by MouseKnight Studios

  1. 75. Replaced By a Minion from Despicable Me?!

    4D AGO

    75. Replaced By a Minion from Despicable Me?!

    FREEZE RAY!! It’s the Season 5 finale of Nostalgia Club, and you know what that means… another cursed, animated classic! This one comes in the form of Despicable Me (2010), though according to Jino, the movie isn’t cursed so much as ~surrounded~ by cursed energy. Victoria knows this personally, and she shares her own deep lore cut from the banana-y cloth of the infamous minions! Also, Michael finally learns why Jino and Victoria pronounce “girls” as “gorls,” like, all the time. So prick up those ears, listeners! All hands to stations! Tonight… we steal… the MOON!!! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios  __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 08:47 Our Vibes 16:37 Iconic Memes 20:59 Minions at the Olympics 23:26 Plot Begins - Meet Gru 27:18 The Plan to Steal the Moon 31:38 The Gorls & Becoming a Parent 39:45 Gru’s Childhood 41:55 Stealing the Moon! 44:01 Rescuing the Gorls 49:49 Happy Ending 51:54 Victoria’s Minions Lore

    1h 5m
  2. 74. Join the School of Rock and Stick It to the Man - with special guest Mitra

    FEB 11

    74. Join the School of Rock and Stick It to the Man - with special guest Mitra

    We pledge allegiance to the School of Rock, the 2003 movie that taught us that a little crime is fine as long as it inspires the kids. Joining us is Mitra, a professional Jack Black appreciator who basically has this whole thing memorized. She leads Victoria, Michael, and Jino in their analysis of these incredibly talented kids, their secretly sad substitute teacher, and a principal who really deserves a vacation. So grab your guitar (or keyboard, or drumkit, or cello) and prepare your soul for a heartwarming tale that rocked so hard it changed the world. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng With Mitra Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios  __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:53 Our Vibes 14:56 Plot Summary 17:44 The Students 20:14 Dewey’s Impact on the Kids 27:21 Some Favorite Kid Arcs - Tomika, Lawrence, Freddy 33:50 Favorite Ms. Mullins Moments 42:13 Childhood Takeaways 45:37 Music Licensing 48:51 The Look of the Movie 49:59 Gordon! 51:49 Dewey’s Songwriting Skills 54:13 How does money work?? 55:51 Sticking It to the Man 57:34 The TV Show 1:00:18 Dewey’s Sadness 1:03:16 The Final Song 1:08:07 Opening Credits 1:10:55 Michael’s Own School of Rock Experience 1:13:35 Enya Mention 1:15:56 Billy! 1:17:40 Other Memorable Details

    1h 27m
  3. 73. Haunting the Narrative In The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    FEB 4

    73. Haunting the Narrative In The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    The show’s not over until the mockingjay sings. Today, we’re diving back into the world of The Hunger Games, but this time from the twisted perspective of Coriolanus Snow. Victoria loved rereading this book and picking out even more details that call back to other installments in the series. Jino was initially hesitant to read about a bad, bad man, but found value in following the journey of someone you’re not supposed to sympathize with. Michael was completely captivated by the brilliant character work that Suzanne Collins did in this book and presents us with his ever-thoughtful analysis. Join us as we discuss the early development of the Games, what we think happened to Lucy Gray, and how (unfortunately) Snow lands on top. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:53 Our Vibes 12:54 Snow’s Character 18:27 Climbing Back Up the Capitol Ladder 22:26 Making the Hunger Games Entertaining 26:09 Tributes Treatment 28:44 Dr. Gaul (and the Snakes) 34:45 Propaganda Machine 41:25 Helping Lucy Gray Win 47:18 Coriolanus’ Mindset Throughout the Games 53:29 Sejanus & the Natural State of Humanity 1:05:51 Peacekeeping in District 12 1:12:06 Literary Influences 1:14:37 Snow’s Final Turn 1:23:43 Lucy Gray’s Fate 1:27:00 Back to the Capitol 1:29:40 District 13 Theory 1:31:15 Recontextualizations for the Original Trilogy 1:37:05 The Covey Legacy

    1h 42m
  4. 72. Dunking on the Cavalry with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

    JAN 28

    72. Dunking on the Cavalry with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

    Get off of my back! And go watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Especially if you’re like Victoria, and enjoy watching this unbreakable horse do a lot of breaking men’s bones! But, you know, comedically! Jino and Michael track his many breaks from captivity, and countless more viewers feel the break in their hearts - for Spirit will submit to no rider, no matter the emotional bond. Unless, of course, there are sequels to be made. Whoops, hahaha. Was the West won or lost? You decide…. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:01 Our Vibes 15:56 Plot Summary 28:21 Historical…Accuracy? 30:07 Sequels & Deeper Themes 35:18 The Music!! 38:43 Victoria’s Emotional Connection 43:50 Little Creek’s Role 45:21 The Ending, Movie Structure, & Final Thoughts

    53 min
  5. Bonus: Ranking All Our Favorite “Rodents With Jobs” - Tournament Style

    JAN 21 · BONUS

    Bonus: Ranking All Our Favorite “Rodents With Jobs” - Tournament Style

    It’s finally here. The podcasting event of a lifetime that none of you have been waiting for because we didn’t warn you about it: The Rodents-With-Jobs-Battle-Royale-Bracket! Sixteen fictional rodents go head to head in a competition with only the vaguest set of criteria. Only one rodent with a job can be crowned the champion! Featuring hit competitors such as Matthias of Redwall, Master Splinter, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Will your favorite character make it to the top? Play along by downloading our Canva template! There’s a version you can copy & edit, or a version you can print out to write in your own rankings: https://tinyurl.com/2r4exyjp  (If this link doesn’t work, it’s also on our Linktree and Tumblr!) __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 08:51 Preliminary Rounds 41:01 Quarter-finals 50:44 Semi-finals 01:08:27 Final Match

    1h 16m
  6. 71. The Golem's Eye (Bartimaeus #2) Puts a 14-Year Old in Charge and There Are Consequences

    JAN 14

    71. The Golem's Eye (Bartimaeus #2) Puts a 14-Year Old in Charge and There Are Consequences

    Gather ‘round the summoning circle as we conjure up a doozy of an episode on The Golem’s Eye (2004), the second novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud! Michael returns to this childhood favorite for the first time in roughly two decades while Victoria and Jino explore it anew. Lucky for us, there are no spiritual contracts involved – only a lengthy plot synopsis wherein we explore the rich worldbuilding, analyze precise character arcs, and joke about a gyrating skeleton. It’s a long one, but remember! Long pods make good times! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:03 Our Vibes 19:09 We Begin with the Fall of the Czech Empire 24:54 Nathaniel's Government Job 34:25 Kitty and the Resistance 43:03 The Resistance Contact 46:44 Breaking Into Gladstone's Tomb 47:10 The Golem and Nathaniel's Prague Visit 51:16 Back At the Tomb... 57:18 Nathaniel Searches for Kitty 63:23 Tallow's Fate 68:20 Character Arcs 71:24 Kidnapping Jakob 75:14 The Cycle of Magic 80:20 The Final Confrontation 84:49 Nathaniel's New Life 1:30:56 Why does Nathaniel Keep Bartimaeus Around? 1:34:14 Kitty's Decision 1:39:17 Golem Folklore

    1h 45m
  7. 70. Virals - Be Wolfdog, Do Crime

    JAN 7

    70. Virals - Be Wolfdog, Do Crime

    Achoo! Awoo? We’re talking about Virals, the YA mystery books by Kathy and Brendan Reichs! A group of kids have been infected with dog-themed-superpowers, and one of them is having a distinctly worse time of it than the rest. Victoria explores how this series interacts with the popular genre tropes of the time. Michael finds the villainous heel turns fascinating, and Jino makes some tory-ble puns. Tune in as we discuss rolling around in some chicken, YA depictions of female friendships, and tricking the kids into learning about forensic anthropology. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 02:34 Virals & the Authors 09:26 Our Vibes 20:00 Plot Summary Begins 23:20 Important Characters 29:36 The Wolfdogs & the Dog Tag Mystery 43:23 Everyone Gets Sick 51:05 Putting the Pieces Together 01:04:20 Chance Claybourne 01:08:16 On Female Friendships 01:14:41 Final Thoughts

    1h 22m
  8. 69. Young Justice Gets Therapy, and So Should You!

    12/17/2025

    69. Young Justice Gets Therapy, and So Should You!

    Heads up, Team. Your next assignment is as follows: Discuss the 2010 animated superhero show Young Justice. Jino and Michael return to a childhood favorite and realize that the concept of Doctor Fate is more messed up than they remember. Victoria compares Red Arrow to Sasuke and finds Robin's tiny glasses hilarious. Gear up and prepare for sociopolitical intervention, an absurd number of villains, and psychoanalyzing your fellow podcast hosts.  __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast  Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios  Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios

    1h 20m
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Three sound designers take a break from work and escape into the stories that shaped them. New episodes on Wednesdays! Produced by MouseKnight Studios

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  • Creator
    Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang, Michael Keane
  • Show Website
    Nostalgia Club