The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan Dissinger & Manny Coelho
The Nostalgia Test Podcast

🎙Put your pop-culture past to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST w/ longtime friends Dan & Manny 👬

  1. NOV 20

    130. 💫🪐 The Fifth Element (1997)

    Dan & Manny put the 1997 action/sci-fi classic 💫🪐 The Fifth Element to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Did we just watch Captain Planet?” -Manny Coelho Strap in Nostalgia Testers, because this episode spans multiple time periods, universes, tangents, and overall classic nostalgic joy! Manny & Dan talk about the connection between The Fifth Element and Captain Planet, how ”Leeloo Dallas Multipass” is the most memorable quote from the entire movie, the genius of Bruce Willis, the Chris Tucker aggressive cunnilingus scene, did Lil Nas X just copy Chris Tucker’s character’s fashion, Space Hawaii, and they end with audience Lightning Round Nostalgia Tests. WOW! This episode has it all, so come hangout, grab a drink, and chill with your new best friends! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 💫🪐 The Fifth Element so we can share them on the next episode & we’ll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test 00:24 Initial Reactions and Captain Planet Comparisons 00:58 Hosts Introduction and 90s Movie Context 01:57 Science Fiction Genre Discussion 03:41 The Fifth Element Movie Facts 06:24 Plot Breakdown: The Beginning 19:02 Character Analysis: Corbin Dallas and Leeloo 23:27 The Chase Scene and Future Technology 29:39 Comparisons to Other Sci-Fi Movies 35:40 Gary Oldman’s Villainous Role 46:22 The Simple Card Switch 46:40 Chris Tucker’s Wild Performance 48:01 The Iconic Multipass Scene 48:11 90s Aesthetic and Fashion 49:14 Crazy Scenes and Sound Editing 51:33 Aggressive Cunnilingus Scene 56:22 Space Hawaii and the Diva 59:56 The Matrix Comparisons 01:04:06 The Trilogy That Never Was 01:05:02 The Ending and Final Thoughts 01:16:49 Fun Facts and Trivia 01:22:28 Lightning Round Questions 01:31:22 Final Thoughts and Outro

    1h 37m
  2. NOV 7

    129. 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Nostalgia Test Now!

    Dan & Manny put the 2024 sequel 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! “Everyone’s stapled in Tim Burton’s movies.” -Dan Dissinger When Dan & Manny record in-person, the episode instantly becomes a classic, and this one is no different. They talk about their movie going experiences with 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and if going to the movies passes the nostalgia test, and why did Manny spend $50 to see 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. They attempt to breakdown and understand the unending amount of subplots, why is Monica Bellucci in this movie, and Lydia’s evolution from the first movie. Then they unpack all the missed opportunities with Beetlejuice himself, why we needed his satanic grave robbing backstory, and Dan brings a surprise spooky season grab bag, and there’s so much more!!!! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about Beetlejuice or Beetlejuice Beetlejuice so we can share them on the next episode & we’ll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout 00:14 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice 00:56 Rewatching Killer Clowns from Outer Space 01:15 Monster Squad and Other Nostalgic Movies 02:20 Theater Experience and Movie Watching Habits 11:42 Beetlejuice Sequel Discussion 16:22 Character Analysis: Lydia and Her Evolution 21:28 Plot Critique and Unnecessary Subplots 26:41 Halloween Candy Nostalgia 31:02 Scene Stealer: Catherine O’Hara’s Performance 32:20 Astrid’s Biking Adventure 32:32 The Town of Wintersun 33:23 Ghostly Encounters and Family Dynamics 34:59 Beetlejuice’s Role and Missed Opportunities 41:16 The Detective and Monica Bellucci’s Character 48:44 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts

    1h 6m
  3. OCT 22

    128. 🤘Metallica's the Black Album w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson

    Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “People that don’t listen to metal [...] f*****g know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica’s ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There’s so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about the Black Album so we can share them on the next episode & we’ll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch 02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction 03:20 Discussing Metallica’s Black Album 03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys 06:16 Metallica’s Influence and Legacy 09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock’s Impact 30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown 38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series 38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive 41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes 43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica’s Impact 46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica’s Evolution 51:49 Metallica’s Legacy and Controversies 01:06:28 The Hangout Vibe 01:06:52 Metallica’s Live Performances 01:07:34 Concert Experiences and Band Critiques 01:10:34 Nostalgia and Friendship 01:13:30 Deep Dive into Some More Metallica’s Songs 01:21:14 The Black Album’s Legacy 01:33:25 Final Thoughts and Outro

    1h 36m
4.9
out of 5
28 Ratings

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🎙Put your pop-culture past to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST w/ longtime friends Dan & Manny 👬

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