129 episodes

We are in fact that hidden room, with the black curtain, at the back of your local video store personified! Your hosts John and Jaysen take a funny, comedic and sometimes raunchy approach on the movies, TV shows, video games and music that helped define their childhoods spanning the 80s and 90s.Check out our official merch store! shop.backinthedaypodcast.com

Back in the Day with John and Jay John and Jay

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We are in fact that hidden room, with the black curtain, at the back of your local video store personified! Your hosts John and Jaysen take a funny, comedic and sometimes raunchy approach on the movies, TV shows, video games and music that helped define their childhoods spanning the 80s and 90s.Check out our official merch store! shop.backinthedaypodcast.com

    Episode 129: Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) // We went waaaay back in the day!

    Episode 129: Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) // We went waaaay back in the day!

    We’re taking a trip back to 1968 to revisit the heartwarming family comedy Yours, Mine and Ours. Join us as we dive into the hilarious and touching story of blending families and finding love amid chaos.John and Jay will explore the charming plot where widowed Navy officer Frank Beardsley (Henry Fonda) and widowed nurse Helen North (Lucille Ball) fall in love and merge their sizable broods into one enormous family. We’ll discuss the film’s comedic moments, tender scenes, and the timeless mess...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Episode 128: The Last Starfighter // Greetings Starfighter...

    Episode 128: The Last Starfighter // Greetings Starfighter...

    This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re blasting off to 1984 to revisit the sci-fi adventure that turned an ordinary kid into an intergalactic hero: The Last Starfighter. Join us as we journey through this beloved cult classic that had every gamer dreaming of a cosmic adventure.John and Jay will break down the film's thrilling plot, where young Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) goes from a trailer park video game ace to a real-life starfighter pilot in a distant galaxy. We’ll discuss the...

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 127: Howard the Duck (1986) // Insert duck pun here...

    Episode 127: Howard the Duck (1986) // Insert duck pun here...

    Well f**k a duck in the butt its Howard the Duck!Hold onto your feathers, nostalgia fans! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're diving beak-first into the bizarre world of the 1986 cult classic Howard the Duck. Join us as we review the movie that flew straight out of the comic books and into the hearts (and sometimes the confusion) of 80s kids everywhere.John and Jay will take you through the wild plot where Howard, a wisecracking, cigar-chomping duck from another dimension, c...

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Episode 126: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) // Indiana Jones...Badass!

    Episode 126: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) // Indiana Jones...Badass!

    Grab your fedora and whip, nostalgia buffs! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're journeying back to 1981 to uncover the timeless adventure of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join us as we delve into the epic quest of the one and only Indiana Jones, played by the legendary Harrison Ford.John and Jay will guide you through the thrilling plot where our daring archaeologist races against time (and Nazis) to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant. We'll break down the film's heart-pound...

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Episode 125: The Heavenly Kid (1985) // Don't worry, I got it covered.

    Episode 125: The Heavenly Kid (1985) // Don't worry, I got it covered.

    Hey there, nostalgia lovers! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're taking a celestial trip back to 1985 to revisit the cult classic The Heavenly Kid. Buckle up as we break down this heavenly comedy where the afterlife meets the high school drama, and everything is drenched in pure 80s charm.Join John and Jay as they reminisce about the hair, the fashion, and the epic soundtrack that make this film a beloved blast from the past. We'll explore the plot, where a cool greaser name...

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Episode 124: Mystery Men (1999) // I'm a Pantera's box you do not wanna open!

    Episode 124: Mystery Men (1999) // I'm a Pantera's box you do not wanna open!

    It's Pandora...Don't correct me, it sickens me!We'll uncover the comedic gold of this cult classic as we meet the ragtag team: Ben Stiller as the rage-prone Mr. Furious, William H. Macy as the shovel-wielding Shoveler, and Hank Azaria as the fork-flinging Blue Raja. Plus, who could forget the spleen-splattering Spleen, the bowling-ball-toting Bowler, and the invisible (but only when no one's looking) Invisible Boy?Join us as we laugh our way through their bumbling attempts to save the day, th...

    • 1 hr 6 min

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Back in the Day. I worked with these funny guys

And they still are just as funny as they were when I use to work with them. Great guys and amazingly Funny content!!! Keep it up fellas!

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