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. 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. OCT 3

    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

  5. SEP 24

    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

  6. SEP 10

    125. 💃🏻🕺🏽Nostalgia Test Mini: 90s Swing Dance Resurgence

    Dan & Manny discuss whether the 1990s swing dance revival deserves the full Nostalgia Test Podcast treatment. They talk about various aspects of the swing era, its origins, the movies Swing Kids and Swingers, listening to swing dance revival bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Brian Setzer Orchestra, the cultural impact this revival had and if it could make a second a comeback in the 90s obsessed world we’re living in right now, and so much more! APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Mini Episode 00:36 The Swing Dance Resurgence of the 90s 01:20 Swing Dance in Pop Culture 02:08 The 90s Swing Revival Bands 03:51 The Decline of Swing Dance 04:23 Personal Reflections on Swing Dance 06:16 Potential for a Full Episode on Swing Dance 13:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

    16 min

  7. AUG 20

    124. 💪 Nostalgia 101: Blending Health, Fitness, & Gaming w/Jordan Yaklin

    Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yacklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community. They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.

    55 min

  8. AUG 8

    123. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News July '24: Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, Yellowstone Volcano, The Dream Team, & more Reboots!

    Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple’s Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation.

    57 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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  • Creator
    Dan Dissinger & Manny Coelho
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    The Nostalgia Test Podcast

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