Cassandra Explains It All

Max (measuring flicks) and Cassandra kick off their month-long exploration of the cinematic archetype and cultural phenomenon that is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl with 2004's Garden State. Are MPDG's just a holdover of outdated feminine societal structures from eras past? Infantilized male fantasies? Freudian mommy stand-ins' listless dudes feel okay about kissing? Are there two funk songs about Danny DeVito hidden in the episode somewhere? Find out! Tune in! Drop out! 

In this extra long episode Cass and Tiff do a deep dive into the relationship timeline! 

Today we are doing a quick recap of The Woman in Me. Michelle Williams is a genius and as tragic and heartbreaking as this book is, I can't wait to listen to it all over again. Enjoy ;)

I couldn't think of anything scarier for Halloween than these two monsters! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE. Today I am taking a look at the only project Shia and Marilyn ever did together Born Villian, but that's not the only thing they have in common. Born Villain is a surrealist horror short film directed by actor Shia LaBeouf in collaboration with singer Marilyn Manson. The film features a series of DISTURBING vignettes. I also discuss the current accusations against both singers and their connection to Johnny Depp. Enjoy ;)

I didn't have much time to edit but Allison and I did get a chance to dive into Tampa 90's con!!!!! We both went this past weekend and met SO many of our favorite nostalgic celebrities with Allison even getting to interview some of them. I can't wait to share this episode with you as it was such a treat to have someone who was a member of the press behind the scenes for us. We discuss signatures, photo ops, panels and everything in between! Enjoy ;)

PATREON PREVIEW!!!! Today we begin our journey through Drew Barrymore's culturally iconic and illusive memoir, Little Girl Lost. The child star of "E.T." describes her own nightmarish descent into alcohol and drug addiction--habits that were encouraged by her unique lifestyle--and her decision to enter therapy at age thirteen. Chapter 1 - Headlines. Enjoy ;)

Today I take a look back at Nick Carter's 2001 Love Line appearance. He was fresh off the stage and an amazing guest. We get some questions from callers about Aaron and Leslie as well. Hate them or love them Dr.Drew and Adam were asking a lot of great questions back in 2001. Enjoy ;)

Today we are talking about one of my favorites and how it is getting a reboot (uh oh!) Weeds! 'Weeds' Reboot Moves Back to Showtime: In 2019, news broke that a Weeds sequel starring Mary Louise Parker in her familiar role as pot dealing housewife Nancy Botwin was in the works. After landing at Lionsgate and Starz, the deal has moved to Showtime, the series' original home. "The Weeds revival would be written, and executive produced by Christian Torpe, creator of the popular Danish series Rita, and would feature Nancy (Parker) in Copenhagen, I hear." WHAT!!!!!?? Enjoy ;) 

In this episode I speak with Melanie Martin to discuss important and tough topics like grief, motherhood and Aaron's legacy. We discuss mental health, addiction and growth. We get into staying with Aaron through the hard times, Louis and others, stalkers and parasocial relationships, cheating rumors and we also leave the door open for more questions! This episode is a relief in many ways but also a sad one. We talk about Aarons final resting place, his legacy and what's next for Melanie and Prince. Enjoy ;)

In today's episode I take the deepest of dives into the cultural phenomenon of the song "I Want Candy". Did you know that “I Want Candy,” the strangely timeless song released by The Strangeloves in 1965 has a deep-rooted connection to tribal drumming? The Strangeloves were inspired to write "I Want Candy" in 1965 after they took a trip to the 1964 World’s Fair and producers saw a performance by Candy Johnson, a dancer known as “Miss Perpetual Motion" and the rest is history. Enjoy ;)

Today I take a look back at some of the most nostalgic elements of 1999. Topics include the emergence of CD technology, the top songs of May 9th 1999 and even the Y2K sensation ad the Nokia brick phone. Of Couse thanks to MTV we were blessed with many amazing clips. Enjoy ;)

Today we are revisiting one of the most underrated Nickelodeon shows out there. A spunky 14-year-old orphan from Philadelphia has difficulty adjusting to life on a Montana ranch owned by her long-lost cousins, the Lowes. Storylines dealing with Caitlin's attempts to satisfy her restless nature also address adolescent concerns such as peer pressure, stereotypes and sibling rivalry. Enjoy ;) 

PATREON PREVIEW!!! Nickelodeon has a predator problem. This episode is long overdue as I have covered so much of nostalgic Nick but as we all know Nickelodeon as a network has had a very dark secret for many years. Sadly, Nick isn't the only children's network whose closets are overflowing with skeletons, but it is the topic of today's episode. John K revolutionized animation with his work on Ren & Stimpy only to destroy his career by, according to their accounts, grooming and assaulting two young animators. Although ample evidence was provided by both girls absolutely nothing was done to secure justice for the victims. Trigger warning for talk or CSAM and Predatory behavior. 

In today's episode, we go way back to the nostalgia "Ska/Reggae" scene of So Cal! The sunny days of Sublime, No Doubt, Lit and that sweet sweet cultural appropriation! I indulge in the nostalgia of that insanely large Sublime Sun tattoo that someone you knew undoubtably had. I ask the important questions like, if Brad hadn't died would we have to suffer the timeline of Jack Johnson dominating the airwaves for the last twenty years? Was Lou dog suffering a similar fate as Aaron Carter's dogs? How many times can I bring up Aaron carter in this episode? Other topics include Sublime being kicked off of Warped Tour, the band destroying Wilie Nelson's studio, and the infamous house parties that made them legends of So Cal. I have a small update on where Brads son is now, and I review the line up for Reggae Rise Up! Trigger warning as i also dive into the acceptance of songs like "Date Rape", "Santeria" and other songs/ lyrics that paint rape and violence towards women as a casual joke. All of that being said, this week would have been Brad's 55th birthday, every day we love you just a little bit more.

Here is part one of a Gilmore Girls episode that was recently released on my patreon. For more bonus episodes please consider joning :) Today I am joined by Harley Quinn, host of many hit podcasts to discuss this amazing nostalgic episode of Gilmore Girls. This is part one of two! We review the entire episode and talk about some behind the scenes of Gilmore Girls and our love of the show! Enjoy ;) 

In case you forgot: Dr. Drew was in a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie! Today I take a look at Dr. Drew's Love Line era recordings the night before and after the premier of New York Minute. This new insight into the Olsen twins' lives is valuable beyond measure. I also take a look at why this film although being a cult classic is largely problematic in nature. Enjoy ;)

Today I am very excited to talk about all things Lawarence brothers. Of course, I go over the recent allegation made by Mathew Lawarence, but this is actually more of a deep dive on Joey Lawarence, Brittany Murphy, The Torkelson's and Almost Home. The Torkelsons , 1991, to June 6, 1993 the series starred Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, and William Schallert. For the second and final season, the series was retooled and renamed Almost Home. Almost Home starred Brittany Murphy, Jason Marsden and Lee Norris with a very special guest appearance by Joey Lawarence. Enjoy ;) 

LFO Member Brian “Brizz” Gillis Dead at 47Brian “Brizz” Gillis, one of the original founders of LFO, died March 29, his fellow band member Brad Fischetti said in an Instagram post. He was 47. His cause of death has not been shared. It may not be summer, but it is high time to talk about Summer Girls. Did you know that Rich Cronin wrote most of LFO'S songs about Jennifer Love Hewitt? On this episode we are going way back to the Howard Stern days to hear some wild interview clips and indulge in the very best of 90's boy band music. LFO survived Lou Pearlman only to see two band mates die of cancer, now the remaining member will perform at Aaron Carters memorial concert, I have thoughts ;)

This week Lyndon joins me to talk about one of the most unforgettable shows Disney aired in the Zoog Disney era. Bug Juice is about kids trying to adapt to summer camp. Along the way making friends and having unforgettable memories. This documentary lets teenagers at summer camp talk about their feelings as they experience events like love, heartbreak, friend fights, and growing pains. The first season takes place at Camp Waziyatah in Maine, but every season the location changes. We go over so many different programming blocks in this episode and play a lot of clips that may be hard to find so I hope you all enjoy it!

Tiff is back to break down what has been going on recently in the Carterverse. Needless to say, we were all disturbed by the photos of Aarons death scene that were released. We dig into the continued harassment of Aarons family by Mel and others. We also take a look at the cycles of abuse that seem to be inevitable for baby Prince.