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. 21 HR. AGO

    138. Freaky Friday (2003)

    Dan, Manny, & NEW cohost longtime friend Billy D’Elia put the 2003 Lindsay Lohan Jamie Lee Curtis switcheroo comedy classic Freaky Friday to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I was like, why is Dan making us watch  this?” -Manny Coelho  The boys introduce their new cohost, longtime friend Billy D’Elia to the Nostalgia Test family! Billy is ready to put pop culture’s past to the ultimate test! Dan, Manny, & Billy explore the chaos that’s Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They try comprehend why Hollywood is obsessed with body-switch movies, the 2000s’, how Lindsay Lohan’s character is basically Avril Lavigne, and the insane plot of Freaky Friday. Then they talk about the cultural context of the movie, Chad Michael Murray’s hair, if the mother of the Chinese food restaurant should be arrested for making these body swap fortune cookies, the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday, and they  debate whether the classic film passes the nostalgia test. The Nostalgia Test Podcast is nothing without its tangents. The boys go down a deep Kevin Bacon tangent, the horror of the movie Groundhog Day, and Chinese food restaurants.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on Freaky Friday and what your thoughts about the upcoming sequel, and we’ll talk about them on a future episode. APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcements  02:15 Discussing Switcheroo Movies  04:07 Lindsay Lohan’s Career Highlights  06:27 Freaky Friday: The Plot and Characters  09:01 Analyzing the Switch Mechanism  22:28 Cultural and Setting Observations  29:55 Sibling Dynamics and Relatable Moments  30:49 Nostalgia and Time Capsules  31:12 Documentaries and Scams  31:58 Funny Moments and Characters  32:59 Groundhog Day Theory  34:30 Behind the Scenes Trivia  40:36 Nostalgia Test Results  43:16 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

    57 min

  2. FEB 13

    137. American Psycho (2000)

    Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Podcast all-star Billy D’Elia to put the 2000 satirical horror thriller to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “The nail gun is the craziest thing, because like, it’s so big, and I’m like, is he really gonna do this?” -Manny Coelho Nostalgia Testers, this is one of those episodes! As Samuel L. Jackson famously said in Jurassic Park, ”Hold onto your butts.” We go DEEP into our memories of first seeing American Psycho and Billy shares a hilarious story about seeing in the movie theater. We get into our favorite lines, the amazing soundtrack, and how Christian Bale’s music monologues are some of the most amazing parts of the movie, is the movie all in Patrick Bateman’s head, what does Tom Cruise have to do with Patrick Bateman, 80s yuppie culture, and Dan talks about how Christian Bale was robbed of an Oscar in 2021.  Let’s understand something, there shouldn’t be a remake or reboot, or reimagining of American Psycho. #NotMyBateman Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts and opinions on American Psycho and what you think of the possible remake, and we’ll talk about them on a future episode. APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test 00:18 Discussing the Iconic Line 01:01 The 80s Setting and Culture 01:43 Welcoming Billy and Podcast Highlights 05:16 American Psycho Overview 06:11 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences 06:51 Character Analysis and Themes 12:23 The Business Card Scene 19:01 Violence and Satire 24:59 Patrick Bateman’s Relationships 33:32 Casting and Production Trivia 36:35 Hilarious Moments and Dark Humor 37:01 Patrick Bateman’s Violent Tendencies 38:07 Chainsaw Scene and Trivia 39:16 Obsessive Behavior and Yuppie Culture 39:34 The Climax and Bale’s Performance 41:17 Satire of the 80s and Book Comparisons 48:21 The Ambiguity of Reality 55:54 Violence in Modern Media 01:05:37 Reboots and Remakes 01:12:42 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test

    1h 18m

  3. FEB 4

    136:🤘Metallica’s Thrash Era w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson

    Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put Metallica’s Thrash Era to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Not only is it a four album progression, but it’s [Metallica’s] first four albums!” -Jeremy Madson Get ready Nostalgia Metalheads because this is just the beginning of the Metallica journey. On this episode Dan, Billy, & Jeremy get into Metallica’s first four albums, their Thrash Era albums: Kill ’Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and ...And Justice for All. They not only talk about the Thrash era itself, they go deep into each album, talk about their favorite songs & memories, are their any bad songs on these albums, the stories and rumors behind the making of these albums, the genius of Cliff Burton, Lars (of course), is Dave Mustaine the Syd Barrett of Metallica, the connections to Pink Floyd, and so much more.  In the end, they each rank the Thrash Era albums from best to ”worst.”  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) ranking so we can share them on the Black Album, Load, Reload episode!  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:38 Nostalgia Test Podcast Begins 00:54 Introducing the Guests 02:29 Discussing Metallica’s Thrash Era 02:46 Metallica’s Early Influences and Evolution 04:03 Comparing Metallica’s Albums 13:44 Cliff Burton’s Influence 15:48 Kill ’Em All: A Deep Dive 23:25 Ride the Lightning: A Quantum Leap 45:19 Debating the Lulu Era 45:50 Drummer Alternatives and Nostalgia 48:26 Master of Puppets: First Impressions 49:46 Tour Stories and Metal Influences 52:00 Battery and Thrash Scene 56:21 Master of Puppets: Song Breakdown 01:00:44 Ozzy Tour and Metallica’s Rise 01:06:03 Reflecting on Metallica’s Impact 01:17:27 And Justice for All: Introduction 01:24:01 Middle School Memories and Metallica 01:24:49 Debating Metallica’s Greatest Songs 01:26:07 Concert Experiences and Heavy Metal 01:27:57 Discussing Metallica’s Weakest Tracks

    2h 3m

  4. JAN 28

    135.🏫 Nostalgia 101: 90s Swing Revival & Punk Ideology w/ Prof. Matt Landis

    Dan & Manny welcome Prof. Matt Landis to teach them all about the 90s Swing revival.   “ Anytime a musical movement is chasing authenticity you can almost guarantee they’re going to be b******t ” -Matt Landis Matt takes Dan & Manny on a deep journey that spans the beginnings of Swing music in the 30s, to the historic events of The Zoot Suit Riots, through the Punk era, to truly explain the possible impetus of the 90s Swing Revival and it’s absolute failings. Through it all, Matt tells some amazing stories of his time in the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society, which honesty can be a whole other episode.  At the end of it all, Dan & Manny ask the pivotal question, ”How do you rank the Rocky movies.” Big thanks to Matt for coming on and truly making this one of the best Nostalgia 101 episodes.  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 00:13 Meet the Hosts: Dan and Manny 00:40 Swing Revival: A Surprising Return 02:19 Guest Introduction: Matt Landis 05:35 The 90s Swing Revival: A Deep Dive 09:31 The Punk Connection 15:59 The Evolution of Swing and Jump Blues 26:05 World Inferno Friendship Society: A Unique Experience 39:21 The Philosophy of Punk 49:46 Capitalist Apology and Punk Identity 51:14 Racial and Gendered Forms of Oppression in Music 53:28 Nostalgia Test: Swing Music 54:31 Rocky Franchise Marathon 56:54 Ranking the Rocky Movies Matthew Landis is an adjunct at Stockton University (General/Interdisciplinary Studies) & Rowan University (Music Industry). He was a long-time member of the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society. He toured (US, Canada, and Europe) with them extensively and recorded/co-wrote/arranged a few singles/7”’s and a full-length record with them as keyboardist. He’s a published music critic and poet and has worked as a session musician and sideman for many, many Philadelphia-based artists. He currently fronts the heavy psych/garage/doom/hardcore-adjacent band Vice Trip, is finishing up a book about his time in the World/Inferno Friendship Society, as well as a book of poems. He also has his own Substack (of course he does) called Hopeful Monsters. He lives in Southern New Jersey, for reasons passing understanding.  Vice Trip’s Bandcamp: https://vicetrip.bandcamp.com/album/i-cant-imagine-b-w-hungover-on-life My Substack: https://hopefulmonsters.substack.com/

    1h 20m

  5. JAN 23

    134.✈️ Con Air (1997) w/ Sleevie G

    Dan & Manny welcome Sleevie G to put the 1997 Nicolas Cage classic Con Air to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  ”[Con Air] is a movie about a one man’s journey to find a syringe and be a terrible father.” -Dan Dissinger Settle in everyone because this episode is full of tangents, hilarious hot takes, a ton of Nick Cage confusion, and as many plot holes as Con Air. Basically, if this is your first hang with The Nostalgia Test Podcast, ”Hold on to your butts.” Dan, Manny, & Gomez try to figure out where Cage bought this bunny for his kid, was his prison sentence to harsh, the insane characters in this movie, if Steve Buscemi’s character was crazy or not, if he killed that little girl, and is Con Air and Armageddon a shared universe, and so much more.  Plus, find out the celebrity that’s banned for life from the Sleevie G Show.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts about this episode & we’ll shout you out on a future episode.  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:55 Gomez’s Podcast Journey 09:42 Discussing Con Air 09:52 Con Air Cast and Production 13:41 Plot and Characters Analysis 14:24 Nicolas Cage’s Performance 29:35 Action Scenes and Special Effects 46:57 John Cusack’s Character and the Stingray Corvette 47:35 The Tea Party Scene Analysis 49:14 Steve Buscemi’s Character and Armageddon Theory 51:55 Landing in Vegas and the Aftermath 53:06 Debating the Movie’s Plot Holes 01:07:09 Does Con Air Pass the Nostalgia Test? 01:07:58 Ben Affleck and Other Movie Critiques 01:22:22 Nicolas Cage’s Best Roles 01:25:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

    1h 30m

  6. JAN 16

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    139
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