The Nostalgia Alchemist

Jeremy Lardieri
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Hi! I'm Jeremy, "The Nostalgia Alchemist". This podcast is dedicated to discovering the "why" of Nostalgia. As I and my guests, "glance back to focus forward," we are helping to bridge the generational gap through a better understanding of our personal and collective euphoric recall. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

  1. Episode 30 - NAMCO Nostalgia with "The Voice of Retro" JonJT

    11/28/2025

    Episode 30 - NAMCO Nostalgia with "The Voice of Retro" JonJT

    In this episode, I speak with "The Voice of Retro" JonJT all about the Nostalgia of NAMCO. You can follow JonJT here: Twitch | YouTube | TikTok Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    1h 30m
  2. Episode 29 - Manual Transmission: A Rite of Passage?

    02/22/2025

    Episode 29 - Manual Transmission: A Rite of Passage?

    In this solo episode, after what could have been a tragic event, I am inspired to discuss a subject of most Nostalgic proportions... Manual Transmission in vehicles! Is it a rite of passage or a gateway to greatness? Check out everything I'm doing! ---> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    34 min
  3. Episode 28 - A Nursing Career Retrospective with Mom!

    02/08/2025

    Episode 28 - A Nursing Career Retrospective with Mom!

    In this special episode, I interview a woman that needs no introduction: my Mom! We go through a nursing career retrospective, as well as a few nostalgic stories slipped in. This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 on Twitch during my Extra Life charity broadcast, benefitting The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    1h 10m
  4. Episode 27 - The Gatekeeping and Weaponization of Nostalgia

    01/25/2025

    Episode 27 - The Gatekeeping and Weaponization of Nostalgia

    In my first solo episode, I discuss the dangers of gatekeeping, and the weaponization of nostalgia. Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    45 min
  5. Episode 26 - Grunge Music with Jessica Mathis AKA "KillerQueenDopamine"

    01/11/2025

    Episode 26 - Grunge Music with Jessica Mathis AKA "KillerQueenDopamine"

    In this episode, I speak with my friend Jessica Mathis, AKA "KillerQueenDopamine", all about Grunge Music. You can follow Jessica here: Threads | The Unplug Initiative | Music Morphine Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    1h 8m
  6. Episode 25 - "Nostalgia" (2012) & The Hobbs Test (Part II) with Johnnie Hobbs III

    09/20/2024

    Episode 25 - "Nostalgia" (2012) & The Hobbs Test (Part II) with Johnnie Hobbs III

    In this episode, it’s Part II of my conversation with filmmaker and tap dancer Johnnie Hobbs III about his other works, and the conclusion to our conversation in the previous episode. Find Johnnie’s works & socials here! (Disclaimer: Please check back in with Johnnie's website soon for the public release of his film, "Yuri", which will be available in the future from the release of this episode.) Johnnie’s Film List: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Dir. Barry Jenkins Network (1976), Dir. Sidney Lumet 25th Hour (2002), Dir. Spike Lee Bamboozled (2000), Dir. Spike Lee Black Swan (2010), Dir. Darren Aronofsky Saturday Night Fever (1977), Dir. John Bedham Synecdoche, NY (2008), Dir. Charlie Kaufman A Face In The Crowd (1957), Dir. Elia Kazan My Film List: The Wind Rises (2013), Dir. Hayao Miyazaki Paper Moon (1973), Dir. Peter Bogdanovich The Godfather Epic: Novella for Television (1972 & 1974), Dir. Francis Ford Coppola A Night At The Opera (1935), Dir. Sam Wood The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978), Dir. Lau Kar-leung Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (2003 & 2004), Dir. Quinten Tarantino Mary Poppins (1964), Dir. Robert Stevenson The Wrestler (2008), Dir. Darren Aronofsky Whiplash (2014), Dir. Damien Chazelle Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Dir. Steven Soderbergh There Will Be Blood (2007), Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson Singin’ In The Rain (1952), Dir. Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    41 min
  7. Episode 24 - "Nostalgia" (2012) & The Hobbs Test (Part I) with Johnnie Hobbs III

    09/20/2024

    Episode 24 - "Nostalgia" (2012) & The Hobbs Test (Part I) with Johnnie Hobbs III

    In this episode, it’s Part I of my conversation with filmmaker and tap dancer Johnnie Hobbs III about his 2012 film “Nostalgia” and subsequent discussion about “The Hobbs Test”. Find the film “Nostalgia”, “The Hobbs Test” and Johnnie’s other works & socials here! Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other, as we, “Glance Back to Focus Forward” together. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    1h 28m
  8. Episode 23 - High Fantasy Nostalgia with Marrick The Tavern Keeper of "The Knight's Rest"

    05/17/2024

    Episode 23 - High Fantasy Nostalgia with Marrick The Tavern Keeper of "The Knight's Rest"

    In this episode, I speak with my friend Marrick The Tavern Keeper of "The Knight's Rest" about the Nostalgia of High Fantasy. Here are all the entertainment links for "The Knight's Rest"! Click here for everything I have to offer! ----> ⁠⁠⁠The Nostalgia Alchemist⁠⁠⁠ Please take care of yourselves and each other. I'm always here "For Whenever You Remember Why."

    1h 29m
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About

Hi! I'm Jeremy, "The Nostalgia Alchemist". This podcast is dedicated to discovering the "why" of Nostalgia. As I and my guests, "glance back to focus forward," we are helping to bridge the generational gap through a better understanding of our personal and collective euphoric recall. I'm always here, "For Whenever You Remember Why."

Information

  • Creator
    Jeremy Lardieri
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeremy Lardieri
  • Show Website
    The Nostalgia Alchemist