The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan Dissinger & Manny Coelho
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The Nostalgia Test Podcast

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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    133. 🎥 Nostalgia 101: A Deep Dive into 90s Cinema w/ Author Scott Ryan

    Dan & Manny welcome author Scott Ryan to teach them about all things 90s cinema. Scott discusses his book The Last Decade of Cinema and how the 90s influenced films and culture. Scott dives deeply into why he thinks 1994 was the greatest year for 90s cinema. He talks about iconic 90s films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, & Reality Bites, the impact of 9/11 on the film industry, and shares insights from his interviews with industry insiders, including Patricia Arquette. The conversation touches on the evolution of movies, digital vs. 35mm film, and how storytelling has changed over the decades, and so much more! ”That in 94, there were two people. There were Pulp Fiction people, and there were Forrest Gump people.” -Scott Ryan Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 01:06 Welcoming Scott Ryan 01:46 The 90s Podcast Journey 02:31 Gen X and 90s Cinema 03:09 The Impact of 1994 04:56 Iconic 90s Movies 13:02 The Decline of Modern Cinema 19:57 Nostalgia and Remakes 37:06 Starting with Goodfellas 37:22 Discussing Scorsese’s Recent Films 38:05 Interview with Patricia Arquette 41:56 The Ice Storm: A Forgotten Masterpiece 43:49 David Lynch’s Unique Filmmaking 50:55 Swingers and Male-Centric Films 59:16 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema 01:03:36 Digital vs. Film: The Shift in Filmmaking 01:07:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1h 12m

  2. JAN 8

    132.🍾2024 Wrap-Up w/ Longtime Friends Billy D’Elia, Steve Herrera, & Jeremy Madson

    Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Billy D’Elia, Steve Herrera, & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode to put the 2024 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I don’t have space in my brain for anything past like 95.” -Steve Herrera ”The Boys Are Back In Town!” and they are ready to give their uninformed opinions on all things 2024. They talk about their favorite 2024 movies, the worst 2024 reboot, the break out musicians of 2024, the biggest pop-cultural moment, Hawk Tuah Girl (unfortunately), the continuing trend of reboots for 2025 like American Psycho, and Dan calls out The Discovery Network for stealing Scott Barber’s show Game Changers (you can listen to our episode with Scott here and create your own timeline of the steal). There’s so much more, and the boys truly had a classic basement hang.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 132. 🍾2024 End of Year Wrap-Up so we can share them on the next episode!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:19 Reflecting on 2024 03:16 Best Movies of 2024 12:38 Worst Reboots of 2024 17:03 Upcoming Reboots in 2025 22:09 Legacy Sequels and Final Thoughts 49:22 Derek Jeter Stats and Cheat Codes 49:34 Top Albums and Breakout Artists of the Year 50:44 Greatest Musical Moments 54:48 Pop Culture Moments of 2024 57:35 Controversial Topics and Rumors 01:03:50 In Memoriam: Remembering the Celebrities We Lost 01:10:22 Top TV Shows and Documentaries of 2024 01:22:46 Top Christmas Movies Discussion 01:31:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

    1h 35m

  3. 12/28/2024

    131.🎅 Santa Claus: The Movie w/ Longtime Friend Billy D'Elia

    Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend, Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star, and unofficial co-host Billy D’Elia to this special holiday episode to put the 1985 British-America Christmas Comedy Santa Claus: The Movie to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ [Santa Claus: The Movie] is all about the 80s crack epidemic in New York.” -Dan Dissinger Dan, Manny, & Billy try to make sense of a movie so bad that everyone they talked to about watching Santa Claus: The Movie forgot how Santa, his wife (Anya), and two reindeer freeze to death seven and a half minutes in. That’s right! The guys realize this movie is all about an elf, played by Dudley Moore, who makes crack cocaine so that John Lithgow can sell it to children, in the 80s! Manny & Billy try to find what they liked about is as kids, Dan talks about Santa being a poltergeist, they try to figure out where they elves came from and how long they were making toys, what’s up with Burgess Meredith’s beard, we talk about our must-watch Christmas movies, and so much more! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about 131.🎅 Santa Claus: The Movie  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 Welcome 00:40 Initial Reactions to Santa Claus: The Movie 01:16 Plot Breakdown and Critique 03:39 Historical Context and Reception 05:39 Character Analysis and Performances 06:01 Plot Holes and Logical Inconsistencies 09:05 Comparisons to Other Christmas Movies 11:08 Final Thoughts and Rants 33:20 Discussing a Weird Movie 33:40 Santa’s Factory and Quality Control 35:38 Santa’s Depression and the Yarn Doll 36:09 Origins of Santa and Elves 38:26 Marketing of Santa Claus 42:19 Nostalgia Test Tangent 46:47 Final Verdict on Santa Claus the Movie 49:47 Top Five Christmas Movies 01:05:33 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes

    1h 8m

  4. 11/20/2024

    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

  5. 11/07/2024

    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

  6. 10/22/2024

    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

  7. 10/03/2024

    127. 🪲🧃Beetlejuice (1988)

    Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tim Burton classic 🪲🧃Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “[Beetlejuice] is a movie about a man who doesn’t want to read and a woman who I believe is functionally illiterate.” -Dan Dissinger Buckle up Nostalgia Testers because this episode has it all! There’s tangents about Dan & Manny’s childhood memories of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s creative style, their love of the practical effects of Beetlejuice, how this is a pro-reading movie, Is Geena Davis’ character illiterate, and is this the first ever staycation in movie history? The boys also do an impromptu Nostalgia Test Now reaction to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie, and then their secret producer points out the ultimate Beetlejuice easter egg. So, say his name once, say it twice, say it a third time, and get ready for the ULTIMATE Nostalgic Beetlejuice podcast! 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!

    53 min

  8. 09/24/2024

    126. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News Aug '24: Keanu Reeves, Oasis, DeLoreans, Anacondas, OH MY!

    Dan & Manny go deep into the August Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  August was insanely busy! The boys talk about the upcoming Broadway debut of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot, Gina Gershon’s stories from the set of Cocktail, should we care about Quentin Tarantino’s Toy Story opinions, who’s sniffing bathing suits on the set of Baywatch, the Nostalgia Test reboot exception, why is the DeLorean coming back, how did Carl Weathers never have a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and so much more! It’s a jam packed episodes!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test News 01:20 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Broadway 05:05 Tom Cruise’s First Wife on the Set of Cocktail 08:27 Quentin Tarantino’s Take on Toy Story 4 14:41 The DeLorean’s Comeback 19:46 Jeremy Jackson’s Confession 24:53 Anaconda Reboot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd 27:47 Rebooting Bad Movies 30:37 Nostalgia Music News: Aerosmith Retires 33:46 Sublime’s New Song Featuring Bradley Nowell 35:29 Limp Bizkit’s Resurgence 37:32 Oasis Reunion Announcement 41:49 Tributes to Childhood Icons 45:32 Carl Weathers Honored Posthumously 50:19 August News Wrap-Up

    55 min
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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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    Dan Dissinger & Manny Coelho
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    134
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