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Three sisters. One decade of VHS gold. And a mountain of 80s movies that may—or may not—have aged well. Shermer High Alumni is a nostalgic rewatch podcast where Carole, Jeannine, and Kristin revisit the movies that defined their childhoods. From iconic blockbusters to forgotten video store gems, they break down what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and what made the ‘80s a weird, wonderful mess of fashion, feelings, and film. It’s smart, irreverent, and packed with sisterly side-eye, personal stories, and brutally honest hot takes. RSSVERIFY

  1. 4D AGO

    Splash (1984)

    Join us this week as we rewatch the 1984 Tom Hanks classic, Splash. And boy, do we go down some pretty disturbing rabbit holes on this one. Mermaid s*x, mermaid babies, mer-men, you name it. Did it age well? Will we watch it again? #splash #tomhanks #darrellhannah #johncandy #eugenelevy

    1h 25m

  2. FEB 10

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    In this episode, hosts Kristin, Jeannine, and Carole from the Schirmer High Alumni Association rewatch the iconic 1982 film, ET the Extra-Terrestrial. They discuss memorable scenes, the talented cast including Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, and the film's impact on their childhoods. The hosts delve into behind-the-scenes details, such as the movie's original use of Reese's Pieces instead of M&Ms, and the filming locations in California. They also talk about the film's critical acclaim, including reviews from Roger Ebert and screenings at places like the United Nations and the White House. Finally, they share their thoughts on whether the movie has aged well, concluding that it remains a timeless classic. #stevenspielberg #et #drewbarrymore #henrythomas

    1h 12m

  3. FEB 3

    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (1985)

    This week's movie is the 1985 Sarah Jessica Parker classic, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Jump on your motorcycle, practice your dance moves, and put a grasshopper on your head.  Though she's a talented gymnast, Janie has always followed her strict Army Colonel father's orders and stayed out of the spotlight. However, when she moves to Chicago and meets the carefree Lynne Stone, she disobeys her father for the first time in her life. With Lynne's encouragement, Janie enters a TV dance competition she's dreamed about her whole life and soon finds herself with both a cute dance partner and an arch rival who is dead set on getting Janie eliminated from the contest. Dun, dun dun. #girlsjustwannahavefun #sarahjessicaparker #helenhunt #leemontgomery #80spod #80smovies

    1h 36m

  4. JAN 27

    Better Off Dead (1985)

    Lane Meyer, played by John Cusack is a teen with a peculiar family and a bizarre fixation with his girlfriend, Beth, played by Amanda Wyss. When Beth dumps Lane, he decides to unalive himself, making several bumbling attempts at taking his own life. Outside of his morbid endeavors, Lane spends time with his oddball buddy, Charles, played by Curtis Armstrong, and befriends Monique, played by Diane Franklin, a visiting French exchange student. Eventually, Lane resolves to race Beth’s obnoxious new beau on the ski slopes, with unexpected results. Class is in session.... #betteroffdead #johncusak #80spod #moviepod #80smovies

    1h 22m

  5. JAN 20

    Popeye (1980)

    This week, we rewatch Popeye, the 1980 cocaine-fest from Malta. Arguably Robin Williams' best role ever. We love everything about it - Sweethaven, Sweet Pea, Dennis Franz(?). We talk about our forever friend Adams recent trip to Popeye Village and Jeannine sings for us. The question now is... is it Hall of Fame-worthy? #popeye #robinwilliams #shelleyduvall #80smovies #adamthewoo #popeyevillage

    1h 12m

  6. JAN 13

    Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

    This week's movie is Some Kind of Wonderful. John Hughes' 1987 remake of his 1986 romance/comedy, Pretty in Pink. Blue-collar teen Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) goes out with the popular Amanda (Lea Thompson), a girl he has always dreamed of dating. Her ex-boyfriend plots revenge on him, while Keith's tomboy best friend Watts realizes she has feelings for Keith. Did it age well? Did it age better than Pretty in Pink? Tune in and join us as we dive into this '87 classic. In this episode: Cozy Earth - use code SHAAPODCAST at checkout. #somekindofwonderful #80spod #podcast #movierewatch #ericstoltz #leathompson #marystuartmasterson

    1h 28m

  7. JAN 6

    Pretty in Pink (1986)

    Today, we're rewinding to 1986 to revisit a movie that defined teen relationships and gave us a soundtrack that slaps. From thrift store prom dresses to love triangles that still spark debate decades later, this John Hughes classic asked the big questions: Is Ducky actually the best guy? Was Andy's dress iconic or just aggressively pink? And how did Blaine manage to look confused for the entire film? So grab your cassettes, don your best Jessica McClintock, and get ready as we break down the style, the soundtrack, and the swoon-worthy and sometimes cringey moments of Pretty in Pink. In this episode: Cozy Earth - use code SHAAPODCAST at checkout. #prettyinpink #80spod #podcast #movierewatch #mollyringwald #joncryer #andrewmccarthy #jamesspader

    1h 40m

  8. 12/30/2025

    2025 Wrapped - The Best and the Worst Movies We Rewatched This Year

    We can't believe it is the end of 2025 already! In this episode we wrap up the year while we discuss the best and cringiest movies we've reviewed so far. We also give only-real-to-us awards like "Least Offensive 80s Teen Boy Behavior" and "Most Unnecessary Musical Montage". ********************************************* Show outro: As we wrap up this episode and the end of the year, we just want to say thank you. You’ve spent the past seven months rewatching these movies with us, laughing with us, and remembering the strange and wonderful world of 80s cinema right along with us. Doing this show is fun on its own, but doing it with a with all of you who gets why these films mattered then and why they’re still worth talking about now… that’s what keeps us coming back to the mic every week. We know your time is valuable, and the fact that you choose to spend some of it with us means more than we can say. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you found us last week, you’re part of Shermer High now. As you head into the new year, we hope you get a little rest, a little joy, and maybe a movie or two that reminds you why stories matter. And we hope 2026 treats you with a little more kindness, a little more space to breathe, and a lot more reasons to laugh. We’ve got big things planned for next year. More rewatches, more surprises, and probably a few films we’re not emotionally prepared to revisit yet. But we’ll do it together. That’s the best part. Take care of yourselves. Have a safe and happy New Year. And we’ll see you in 2026 back at Shermer High. Check out Adam The Woo on YouTube as well as his Malta video ft. Popeye's town! #genx #GenXHumor #podcast #VHSForever #80sPodcast #moviepod #blockbustergeneration #80skids #2025Wrapped #feralgeneration

    1h 1m
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Three sisters. One decade of VHS gold. And a mountain of 80s movies that may—or may not—have aged well. Shermer High Alumni is a nostalgic rewatch podcast where Carole, Jeannine, and Kristin revisit the movies that defined their childhoods. From iconic blockbusters to forgotten video store gems, they break down what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and what made the ‘80s a weird, wonderful mess of fashion, feelings, and film. It’s smart, irreverent, and packed with sisterly side-eye, personal stories, and brutally honest hot takes. RSSVERIFY

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