The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan & Manny put the 1993 Pauly Shore classic Son in Law to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “This whole movie, all of Son in Law, all of [Pauly Shore’s] f***ing dialogue is just gibberish. It's just gibberish the whole time, and I'm just like, how can this be a film?” -Dan Dissinger   Dan & Manny are without their longtime friend and cohost Billy to try and solve the pop-culture mystery that is Pauly Shore’s 90s fame. How did it happen? Why did it happen? Are we to blame for all his movies? These are the types of questions the guys try to figure out while literally avoiding talking about Son in Law. In fact, there are so many tangents in this episode that it should be called “181. Trips to Ithaca, Gravity Bongs, & Other Fragmented Memories.” Dan & Manny talk about the absolute gibberish of Pauly Shore’s dialogue, the unanswered for crimes in this movie, Tiffani Thiessen, and the mom in Son in Law just on the prowl for the “D.” So, grab some “grindage,” your best “buuuuuudddiiies,” and get ready for some “cheek chillers,” because this episode might not even be a podcast, it’s an event. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:22 Nostalgia Test Setup 01:44 Groundhog Day Deja Vu 03:53 Follow Us and Going Global 05:26 Cast Rundown and 90s Problems 08:31 Pauly Shore Era and Ernest Talk 13:09 Biodome Hate and Pauly Debate 15:09 Plot Breakdown Begins 19:33 Pauly Shore Multiverse Timeline 26:59 Finally Talking Son in Law 27:20 College Tropes and Horny Mom 32:36 Camcorders to Snapchat Tangent 35:13 Weed Brands and Dispensary Stories 37:02 Gravity Bong Nostalgia 37:49 Dirty Glass and Resin Hits 39:46 Back to the Movie Plot 40:22 Bad Decisions Make Memories 42:53 Rebecca’s Instant Makeover 47:24 Homecoming and the Proposal 53:51 Pauly Shore Fatigue 57:45 Drugging and The Ending 01:02:32 Final Verdict and Ratings 01:09:33 Box Office and Pauly’s Run   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny put the 2003 Spike TV classic MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “Everyone dies or has diarrhea after this show [...] They're throwing up [...] things are coming outta their nose, their eyes [...] I hope there's a medic. They should have had [...] a part of a show where they showed [contestants] being wrapped up.” -Manny   This episode is just as unhinged as the show itself, which says a lot about how out of bounds MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) was in 2003. Dan & Manny watch one episode from three different seasons for this test, and unfortunately, they are without Billy on this one, but he does make a special texting appearance later, so all those Billy fans will get their fix. Dan & Manny try to figure out once and for all if this show was just a bunch of captive human beings trying to make their way home, is this show racist, why was there such a dubbing craze in the early 2000s, Spike TV being okay with low budget nonsense, and so much more. The main question about MXC, did anyone die during the making? So, get out your chain wallets, put a short-sleeved shirt over a long-sleeved shirt, crack open a Sprite Remix, and “DON’T GET ELIMINATED!” This is a fun one. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 MXC Nostalgia Setup 01:18 What Is MXC 02:46 Wild TV Era 04:39 Picking Episodes 06:19 Episode 12 Chaos 08:33 Takeshis Castle Explained 11:29 Low Budget Carnage 18:58 Did Anyone Win 21:26 Season 3 Politics Episode 28:02 Can It Work Today 29:42 MXC Banter Highlights 30:36 Origins in Takeshi Castle 32:03 Groundlings Comedy Crew 32:46 Grossest Challenges Recap 33:14 Finale Episode Controversy 34:38 Obstacle Course Chaos 36:44 Do The Rules Exist 39:23 Dubbing Goes Too Far 43:44 Production Reality Check 46:29 Classic Clip Breakdown 47:38 Would It Work Today 50:05 Modern Attention Spans   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome Author Ross Benes to discuss his book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. “I chose [19]99 out of all the years because it was just the wildest and most wackadoodle year of [the 90s]. You can write a similar book on 98 [...] but I think 99 is just a little more insane in the membrane.” -Ross Benes This episode of Nostalgia 101 author Ross Benes takes Manny & Dan to school on all things 1999. His book 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times seems to have foreseen the times we find ourselves in and might hold key answers to some off questions about the cultural pickle we’re attempting to escape. They go from unpacking the impact of The Jerry Springer Show to The Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos, and Beanie Babies to Y2K, Napster, and the oversaturate porn industry. This is the exact type of episode that The Nostalgia Test Podcast is built for and ross Benes more than delivered. Get Ross’ book. It’s the sort of pop-culture analysis that satisfies the academic audience, general fandom audience, and the high-strung 90s fanatic. Oh, and he gives us a really great Rocky franchise ranking. So, grab your Trapper Keepers and pens, throw some scratch-and-sniff stickers on the pages, and get ready to learn something about the most important year of the 90s. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Ross Benes is the author of 1999: The Year Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted OurBizarre Times. He's also a journalist and market analyst whose writing has appeared in Mental Floss, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly.  Buy 1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times          Approximate Rundown 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:03 Ross Background 03:39 Why 1999 Matters 04:55 Wrestling and Kayfabe 10:29 Ragebait Media Machine 13:02 Tech Shifts and Y2K 15:32 Talk Show Sensationalism 19:34 When Low Culture Wins 25:34 Upsides of Trash Culture 29:44 High vs Low Pop Culture 32:24 Juggalos and Belonging 35:57 Howard Stern as Conduit 41:17 Can Anything Shock Us 44:48 Doomscroll Desensitization 45:42 Faces of Death Then Now 46:09 Algorithms Versus Choice 48:56 NFTs Pet Rock Moment 49:36 Zombie Tech Nostalgia 51:09 TomTom GPS Horror Stories 53:05 1999 Mascot and Trends 57:08 Reality TV Wins Out 01:00:34 Todays Low Culture Shift 01:04:06 Why 1999 Still Matters 01:06:24 Rocky Movie Rankings 01:14:38 Reboots and Final Wrap   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Dan, Manny, & Billy pull the curtain back on the podcast on this Nostalgia Test Mini Episode & put several Nostalgia Test Tangents to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “What the f**k is this podcast about anymore?” -Dan   Right before the gang recorded 168. Nostalgia Test Now! ZombieCon Vol.1, they had this tangent filled conversation that started at Legos and made a full-circle return to Legos, all while covering nostalgic topic after nostalgic topic. This is what happens when Dan hits the record button early and they just let it fly. It’s an intimate look behind the curtain of 3 longtime friends hanging out. So, sit back and hangout with Dan, Manny, & Billy “backstage.” Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Bootleg Johnny 5 & the ‘I don’t do Legos’ confession 00:38 Puzzles vs. Legos: chasing a relaxing, nostalgic build 01:25 Sticker shock: movie Lego sets are insanely expensive 01:42 The $30 Amazon ‘building box’ DeLorean build (and it rules) 02:08 Remote-control Johnny 5 idea + pitching sponsors free builds 03:45 Lego fandom goes extreme: Goonies set & master builders 04:22 From Legos to model trains: childhood sets and holiday dreams 05:47 Slot cars, Pinewood Derby, and the art of dad-assisted cheating 09:09 Wrap-up: what is this podcast now? Nostalgia Test tangent ends   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put 5 classic Love Songs for Valentine’s Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Yo! 2026, Nostalgia Test declares love is dead.” -Billy Happy Valentine’s Day nerds! On this special episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast the guys open up their nostalgic hearts to rank and put to the test Michael Bolton's “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Celine Dion's “It's All Coming Back to Me Now,” Etta James' “At Last,” Otis Redding's “These Arms of Mine,” and Savage Garden's “Truly Madly Deeply.” This episode is filled with memories, laughs, and unreal nostalgia test tangents. They talk about the emotional toll and impact these songs have on them, why they’re sick of hearing some of these hits, and do Love Songs even exist anymore? Find out how they each rank these 5 songs, what are the guys’ honorable mention songs, and around 30 minutes into the episode they lose their minds about Manny’s “winter chili.” Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia!   Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Valentine's Day Special 00:51 Valentine's Day Memories and Rants 03:28 The Decline of Love Songs and Movies 12:10 Ranking the Love Songs 24:37 Nostalgic Love Songs Discussion 26:04 Celine Dion's Power Ballads 28:05 Otis Redding's Timeless Classics 38:30 Honorable Mentions and Cheesy Love Songs 45:45 Valentine's Day Wrap-Up   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny. & Billy put the 1993 Bill Murray comedy mind f**k Groundhog Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “There's a quote that [Bill Murray] says, he's like, I killed myself so many times. I don't even exist anymore.” -Manny Well, the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday which means 6 more weeks of winter! You know what that means campers, “rise and shine! And don’t forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there today.” This was a really fun episode, and the guys get into so many of the layered rumors, conspiracies, multiverses, and quotables from this classic 1993 comedy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get confused, and you’ll feel like it’s happening over and over again. People, this is what nostalgia is all about, chillin with your best friends and making up alternate universes for a movie late into the night. So grab your favorite furry friend, invite a group of nerds over, and grab a hot toddy, because there’s 6 more weeks of winter and The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going nowhere. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test 01:01 Groundhog Day: Initial Impressions 02:14 Plot and Premise Breakdown 03:07 Cultural Impact and Memorable Quotes 05:06 Character Analysis: Phil Connors 09:38 Theories and Hidden Meanings 23:07 Quantum Physics and Multiverse Theories 31:23 Analyzing the Awkward Relationship Dynamics 32:09 Contrasting Characters and Their Lessons 33:06 Hallmark Movie Archetypes and Humor 34:19 Bill Murray's Comedic Genius 36:15 The Ice Sculptor and Other Skills 37:11 The Philosophy of Groundhog Day 50:34 The Comfort Zone Debate 55:49 Final Thoughts and Trivia   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy open up the unhinged Nostalgia Test Mailbag and put a bunch of nonsense to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I would argue that Tom Selleck has the greatest mustache ever [...] It's hands down him or Burt Reynolds.” -Billy   It’s very easy, the guys answer a ton of insane questions and do mini tests from the listeners and their other podcast friends, and things fall off the rails immediately. That’s it! Hahahahahah! We talk about Kmart, Stallone’s bad movies, TV Theme songs, beverages form our past, AI, and so much more. There’s nothing too dumb that they won’t have an opinion on, so if you’re looking for a replacement for E! Hollywood News and Best Week Ever, subscribe to The Nostalgia Test Podcast. So, grab your best friends, sharpen your knives, and get ready to yell at us for being the most honest podcast out there in the pop culture space right now! Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Mailbag 01:15 Hollywood Power Couples and E! News Rant 03:45 Kmart and Other Retail Giants 08:47 Stallone's Cobra: Cult Classic or Just Bad? 13:26 Movie Theater Rant and Nostalgic Drinks 23:22 Classic TV Theme Songs 29:48 Confusion Over TV Characters 30:22 Problematic Yet Hilarious Shows of the 80s and 90s 30:39 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs 32:00 MTV VMA Memories 34:27 Favorite Home Video Exclusives 42:13 AI in the Military: A Dangerous Path 46:37 The Importance of Physical Media 55:46 Nostalgic Snacks and Drinks 01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome NYC based Producer Christopher Aguis (and Dan’s cousin) to put the 1991Vanilla Ice “movie” Cool as Ice to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “If you ever hear of a tape that kills you in seven days, watch it on repeat. Watch it instead of [Cool as Ice].” -Manny   Dan, Manny and their guest Chris embark on a ridiculous 90s misadventure and attempt to make sense of Vanilla Ice’s action/musical/comedy/uncomfortably psychedelic “movie” Cool as Ice. Seven months after dancing his way through Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, someone that we all needed more Vanilla, when in reality no one needs or wants more vanilla. The gang tries to unpack the so-called plot of the movie, what’s going on in this insane town, the confusing and intricate cinematography by the world-renowned and award-winning Janusz Kamiński, and what’s up with that scene where Vanilla is feeding ice cubes to a teenage girl after he breaks into her bedroom? There’s also the signature Nostalgia Test Tangents, Rocky Ranking, and Chris & Dan reminisce going to see the Ninja Turtles in concert on their “Coming Out of Our Shells” tour. So grab your parachute pants, shave some lines in the side of your head, and drop those zeroes to get with the Nostalgia Test heroes, because this one is peak 90s. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Christopher Aguis is a NYC based Producer focused in the field of Post Production. Recent credits include 'His and Hers' for Netflix, 'Palm Royale' for Apple Studios and 'Modern Love' for Amazon.          Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Nostalgic Memories of 'Cool as Ice' 02:13 Vanilla Ice's Cultural Impact 04:06 Cinematography and Production Insights 07:21 Plot and Character Analysis 22:23 Rappers in Movies: Success and Failures 27:45 Behind the Scenes and Production Stories 42:52 Casting Rejections for a Terrible Role 43:50 Alternative Casting Choices 45:37 Weird Directorial Choices 48:15 Budget and Music Licensing 50:18 Nostalgia and Bad Movies 01:13:01 Rocky Movie Rankings 01:20:34 Conclusion and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back Matt Landis to put the 90s classic The Crow & its soundtrack to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I mean, that might be the most tragic thing about the legacy of this film, not Brandon [Lee] dying, but the inception of Jared Leto.” -Matt Landis   Matt Landis returns after his unbelievable appearance on episode 135.🏫 Nostalgia 101: 90s Swing Revival & Punk Ideology to do a dep dive into the 1994 action/horror film The Crow starring the late Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, & the incomparable Bai Ling. There’s a huge takedown of Jared Leto, a lovefest for Ernie Hudson, and the guys go through some of their favorite scenes and one-liners. Also, what’s up with Ernie Hudson’s apartment décor?! There’s also some amazing tangents about the emotional depth of Grunge music, the ridiculous money grabbing objectification of nostalgia by Hollywood, and let’s get into Blade Runner for no reason at all. The guys also take time to discuss the soundtrack to The Crow and its impact and legacy. In the end they put the movie and the music to the ultimate test and have some fun dunking on the unsuccessful sequels and the horribly insulting reboot. And we can’t forget the Jean-Claude Van Damme tangent! So, grab your corpse paint, pull out your favorite trashcan for a classic 80s/90s trashcan fire, and get ready to have a dark and fun time with your longtime friends Dan, Manny, & Billy.    Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   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 Matt's Substack: https://hopefulmonsters.substack.com/     Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Matt Landis 00:42 Nostalgia Test: The Crow (1994) 01:27 Initial Impressions and Nostalgia 03:15 Brandon Lee's Performance and Legacy 04:37 The Crow's Influence on Cinema 08:59 Character Analysis and Performances 19:26 Soundtrack and Cultural Impact 28:25 Comparisons and Final Thoughts 36:53 Cinematic Nostalgia and Blade Runner's Influence 37:14 The Legacy of Blade Runner and Its Sequel 38:10 Amazon Series and Hollywood's Nostalgia Exploitation 39:11 The Crow: A Cultural Touchstone and Its Sequels 42:49 The Crow's Legacy and Brandon Lee's Impact 43:34 The Crow's Reboot and Hollywood's Missteps 49:15 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Filmmaking 01:01:27 The Crow's Emotional Depth and Cinematic Techniques 01:06:51 Final Verdict: The Crow and Its Soundtrack   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Billy welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Jeremy Madson to put Metallica's Saint Anger & Some Kind of Monster to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “I think we all went through that period where you tried to convince yourself that you liked [Saint Anger] before you eventually came to the point where like, oh, f***, it sucks.” -Billy   We’re starting 2026 with an episode that’s been 23 years in the making. Ever since Metallica dropped Saint Anger and Some Kind of Monster in 2003 Dan, Billy, & Jeremy have been on a serendipitous nostalgic road to this conversation, this nostalgia test, this very moment where they unpack the total disillusionment they endured when this album came out. This is that moment. They talk about the impact of the documentary, the ego that is Lars, how James Hetfiled’s time in rehab, and the cool demeanor of Kirk Hammett. they also talk about the unceremonious way Jason Newstead was treated and the dumpster fire Rob Trujillo walked into when he was hired. So, grab your best metalhead friends, put on your favorite band shirt, and crack open a Bud heavy, because this one is for the real Metallica fans who aren’t trying to rewrite the history that’s the Saint Anger album. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction to the Metallica Eras Journey 01:13 Welcoming the Hosts and Guests 01:51 Discussing the Impact of Saint Anger 03:11 Personal Recollections of the Album Release 07:01 Analyzing the Album's Reception and Documentary 09:11 Reflecting on Metallica's Evolution and Challenges 11:52 Critiquing the Album's Musical Choices 14:58 The Band's Internal Struggles and Dynamics 26:54 The Infamous Dave Mustaine Scene 28:11 Anthrax and Metallica: A Tense History 28:51 Dave Mustaine's Trolling and Lars' Indifference 29:16 The Big Four Reunion and Lars' Ego 29:55 Jason Newsted's Treatment and Icon Performance Controversy 31:45 Lars' Hair and James' Vocals: A Documentary Analysis 32:08 Saint Anger: A Musical and Critical Failure 37:01 Napster Lawsuit and Fan Betrayal 38:14 The Metal Scene in the Early 2000s 42:11 Rob Trujillo's Entry and Band Dynamics 45:45 Summer Sanitarium Tour and Metallica's Struggles 47:05 Saint Anger: Final Verdict and Documentary Reflection 52:29 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Meghan Nolan & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode and put 2025 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “I'm looking forward to all these legacy sequels because we get to s**t on them.” -Manny 2025 was wild in so many ways. There were reboots, legacy sequels, and so much pop-culture confusion for The Nostalgia Test Podcast to have fun with. On this New Year’s celebration, the gang talks about their favorite episodes from this year, upcoming episodes in 2026, how did the 90s do, and Dan debuts new Nostalgia Test drops for Billy! Dan brings some Nostalgia Test News topics to comment on, Manny gives the everyone an 80s movie quiz, and there’s more than enough Nostalgia Test Tangents to last all night. Manny, Billy, and Dan introduce The Wheel of Nostalgia to help plan 10 episodes for 2026! So, pop some champagne, put your party hat on, and get ready for one of the greatest end of the year episodes in Nostalgia Test history. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, & episode idea for The Wheel of Nostalgia! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:47 Nostalgia Test Begins 01:58 Miracle on 34th Street Overview 03:53 First Impressions and Reactions 05:37 Discussion on Christmas Movies 09:24 Social Commentary in the Film 11:45 Santa Claus and Commercialism 17:38 Plot and Character Analysis 32:42 Debating the New vs. Old Santa Movie 32:52 Iconic Scenes and Religious Symbolism 35:09 Oscar Wins and Acting Styles 41:50 Smoking Habits in Classic Films 44:03 Santa's Niceness and Society's Reaction 46:44 Violent Night and Other Santa Movies 48:48 The Dark Side of Santa 51:56 Nostalgia Test: Miracle on 34th Street 01:01:04 Wrapping Up and Viewer Comments   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy invite longtime friend Dave Kucich back on the pod to put the 1947 Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “The plot [of Miracle on 34th Street], is basically there’s a guy who's nice to everyone [and] everyone is just very weirded out by that. Like he is just a nice dude, he knows how to speak Dutch, he's nice to the kids, he's helping people out, he's anti-capitalism. He's all these things, and everyone's like, f*** this guy.”  -Dan Happy Holidays! This episode is so much fun. It’s a classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangent episode full of Christmas hot takes, deep dives into favorite scenes and odd 1940s behavior, and the guys finally crack the case on whether Santa is real or not. And it wouldn’t be an episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast without that Long Island ball busting you’ve come to love on the pod. Plus, you’re going to want to hear all the Santa Claus conspiracies, Christmas traditions, calling out creepy guys, and all while their other longtime friend Steve Herrera is driving to Taco Bell. So finish your letter to Santa, grab some beer and cookies, and invite your favorite elves over to party because hanging with The Nostalgia Test is going to be your new Christmas tradition. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:47 Nostalgia Test Begins 01:58 Miracle on 34th Street Overview 03:53 First Impressions and Reactions 05:37 Discussion on Christmas Movies 09:24 Social Commentary in the Film 11:45 Santa Claus and Commercialism 17:38 Plot and Character Analysis 32:42 Debating the New vs. Old Santa Movie 32:52 Iconic Scenes and Religious Symbolism 35:09 Oscar Wins and Acting Styles 41:50 Smoking Habits in Classic Films 44:03 Santa's Niceness and Society's Reaction 46:44 Violent Night and Other Santa Movies 48:48 The Dark Side of Santa 51:56 Nostalgia Test: Miracle on 34th Street 01:01:04 Wrapping Up and Viewer Comments   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome Erin Áine & Kyle Valle to talk all about the indie filmmaking journey behind their movie ZombieCon Vol. “Sometimes people are a**holes, [and] then they turn into zombies.” -Dan This is the second part of the ZombieCon Vol.1 two-parter, and it’s a Nostalgia 101 for the books. Erin Áine & Kyle Valle answer all the guys’ questions about the making of ZombieCon, some of the insane moments in the film, and they even let them behind the curtain of some of the reasons for their creative choices. They also answer questions that Dan collected from Instagram and TikTok, and they even let us in on some production secrets and upcoming projects. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker or just someone that loves a good indie-horror zombie flick, this episode is just for you, we promise. Oh! And Billy gets super nerdy with Erin and Kyle about their favorite anime. So, put your holiday spirit on hold, grab a cold beverage and a snack, and why not put on your best cosplay outfit because this episode it all sorts of Nostalgia Test Nerdiness. And if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the horror nerds in your life, order a copy of ZombieCon Vol.1 and some really awesome merch on their website.   A group of cosplaying friends trigger a zombie apocalypse and are forced to traverse a zombie-infested Los Angeles to save their loved one. Trailer:  https://youtu.be/5J_wBWru-t8 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ZombieCONVol1     Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Welcome to Nostalgia 101 00:03 Meet the ZombieCon Team 00:15 Back to School Vibes 00:24 Longtime Friends Reunite 00:45 From Film School to Filmmaking 00:59 ZombieCon: The Journey Begins 01:37 Behind the Scenes of ZombieCon 02:43 The Making of ZombieCon 04:01 Challenges in Filmmaking 07:30 Cosplay and Con Culture 10:17 Filming in a Small Apartment 13:38 Practical Effects and Budgeting 15:18 Funding the Film 17:25 Post-Production Hurdles 23:32 Character Development and Story Elements 40:11 Future Volumes and Plans 41:20 Discussing the Zombie Aspect 41:38 Technical Issues and Podcasting Woes 42:08 Love for Zombie Movies 42:39 Character Development and Team Building 43:45 Humor and Campiness in the Film 44:47 Behind the Scenes and Cameos 45:39 Fast vs. Slow Zombies 47:44 Favorite Zombie Movies 49:20 Music in the Film 51:12 Survival Choices in Horror Films 53:03 Anime and Other Interests 01:03:02 Underrated Zombie and Horror Films 01:05:45 Current and Future Projects 01:12:48 Promoting ZombieCon and Final Thoughts   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 2024 American Horror/Comedy/Action film ZombieCon Vol.1 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! “I'd be like, ‘Yo mom, there's f***ing zombies.’” -Manny In a world where ridiculously predictable legacy sequels, horrible reboots, and half-assed IP superhero movies are suffocating the movie watching experience, indie movies are fighting the good fight to save cinema! ZombieCon Vol.1 is a fun-filled horror/comedy/action film that will become your next favorite midnight cult classic for every Halloween cosplay party. The boys dive into it and give it the ball-busting Nostalgia Test treatment. They celebrate this movie the only way 3 dudes from Long Island know how: TO ROAST THE HELL OUT OF IT! The talk about learning what cosplay cons are all about, the importance of character deaths in horror movies, the hilarious Pop-Punk soundtrack during kill scenes, and the fun of an indie Zombie movie. This is part 1 of a 2-parter on ZombieCon, so make sure to follow the podcast to hear the interview with the director Kyle Valle & writer/actor Erin Áine on December 16th. So, get your best friends over to the house, dress up like your favorite characters, and turn the ball busting up to level ten!   A group of cosplaying friends trigger a zombie apocalypse and are forced to traverse a zombie-infested Los Angeles to save their loved one. Trailer:  https://youtu.be/5J_wBWru-t8 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ZombieCONVol1     Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:19 Meet the Hosts and Their Banter 01:59 Discussing the Movie: Zombie Con Volume One 03:22 Cosplay and Character Dynamics 06:43 Zombie Apocalypse Begins 10:01 Surviving the Zombie Attack 12:31 Analyzing the Characters and Plot 14:08 The Role of Cosplay in the Movie 17:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections 35:59 Parking Lot Scene Critique 36:25 Tunnel Chase and Map Loss 36:48 Weapon Bag and Zombie Strategy 37:21 Compton Zombie Scenario 37:38 Cage Scene and Predictable Jump scares 38:22 Sound Mix Issues and Troll Comments 38:59 Melons and Javier's Sacrifice 39:41 Zombie Transformation and Backstory Cuts 41:18 Voiceovers and Homeless Dude 41:48 Horror Movie Sacrifices and Character Arcs 44:29 Zombie Apocalypse and Pop Culture References 53:05 Indie Film Production and Nostalgia 01:01:48 Final Thoughts and Sequel Speculations   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

On today’s special Nostalgia Mini episode, Dan, Manny, & Billy spin The Nostalgia Test Wheel to see what classic Christmas movie they’ll put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “Welcome to Jurassic Park. Um, I mean, Merry Christmas.” -Billy   The guys introduce the Nostalgia Test Wheel to the pod to pick which movie they’ll watch for the annual Christmas episode. They year’s movie will be either Charlie Brown’s Christmas, A Muppet’s Family Christmas (TV Special), March of the Wooden Soldiers, Scrooge (1951), Miracle on 34th Street, or It’s a Wonderful Life. The boys also can’t stop themselves from other tangents like the announcement of a sequel to Heat with Leonardo DiCaprio, taxes, Gen X’s obsession with everyone being able to do math on the spot, and so much more. So grab a strong hot toddy, throw on the yule log, and get cozy with The Nostalgia Test Wheel, because it’s going to make a lot more appearances in 2026 (we’re available for parties people!)   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!     Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup 00:18 Nostalgia Test Podcast Overview 00:34 Christmas Movie Selection Process 01:14 Discussion on Classic Christmas Movies 01:53 Random Movie Talk and Tangents 03:42 Cash vs. Card Debate 05:41 Spinning the Wheel for Movie Selection 07:20 Conclusion and Sign-Off   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy invite friend & fan of the pod Meghan P. Nolan back to put the 1984 sci-fi/action classic The Terminator to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “There was no purpose to [Linda Hamilton’s] boobs being out.” -Meghan   What a way to kick off the Holiday Season! If there was an episode that defines the what The Nostalgia Test Podcast is all about, it’s this one! There is more conversation about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s naked ass, awkward sex scenes with useless boobs, how this whole movie is just about a son from the future getting there time traveling virgin father laid, and what’s wrong with people that have lizards as pets in a movie where a murderous cyborg kills more people than has spoken words of dialogue. Oh! And let’s not forget the gang trying to figure out how anyone in the future is having sex at all on top of and underneath skulls and sheets of metal. And sure, they talk about Arnold, the explosions, the guns, and try to solve the time traveling paradoxes of this film. Grab your favorite beverage for the AI takeover, book your Waymo, and order a pizza to be delivered by a robot and settle in because The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going there!   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!     Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup 00:54 Happy Gilmore Controversy 01:47 Guest Introduction: Megan P. Nolan 02:07 Stephen Colbert and The Goonies 03:24 Terminator 1984 Overview 06:12 James Cameron's Fever Dream 06:44 AI Takeover and Movie Logic 19:52 Practical Effects and 80s Nostalgia 26:26 Casting Choices and Character Analysis 30:17 80s Police Stereotypes 31:43 The Payphone Dilemma 32:15 Character Names and Actors 33:32 Ginger's Creepy Boyfriend 34:16 Age Perception in the 80s 36:57 The Lizard Pet Mystery 38:31 Terminator's Shooting Spree 44:48 The Awkward Sex Scene 54:07 Time Travel Paradoxes 59:19 AI and Future Predictions 01:01:47 Foreshadowing and Missing Elements 01:01:54 Mexico Ending and Child Negotiation 01:02:55 Running from Authorities and Disbelief 01:03:42 Factory Showdowns and Eighties Action Tropes 01:05:00 Casting What-Ifs and Arnold's Seriousness 01:06:27 Awkward Sex Scene and Deleted Scenes 01:07:40 Convenient Explosions and Pipe Bombs 01:22:55 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts     Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

On today’s Thanksgiving special, we’ve invited our podcast family over for a nostalgic potluck of go to Thanksgiving movies & side dishes to put to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “Thanksgiving is a sides holiday.” -Dan   This is a jam-packed Nostalgia Test holiday classic filled with amazing movies, food, and plenty of technical difficulties to go around. And if you’re watching this on Substack or YouTube, Dan’s internet literally erased his image from the whole episode. His voice is there, but he’s a ghost. Dan, Manny, & Billy set the tone for what makes a good Thanksgiving movie, why Thanksgiving is a side dish holiday, & they put their foot down on turkey being overrated, especially white meat. Total trash. Podcasters from all over the pop-culture podcast-sphere send in their takes on what good Thanksgiving movie is and they bring a dish to couple with their choice. The movies go from My Cousin Vinny, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, slasher films like Thanksgiving & Blood Rage, and heartwarming family films like Home for the Holidays & Avalon, and so many more. It’s a real family affair on The Nostalgia Test Podcast. So grab your hungover cousins and go for a “walk” (if you know, you know), load up on cheap drinks and rich food, and dive into the only podcast to bring Thanksgiving back! Shoutout to our Potluck Buddies:  Dope Nostalgia  ZombieCON Vol. 1 History on Film Podcast Movie Bonerz Reel Movie Lovers Rebecca Barry Doom Generation  Andrew Breen  Quad Pro Quo Pod  Scaredycast Franchise Addicts Podcast   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 00:28 Thanksgiving Potluck Movie Episode 02:12 Shoutouts and Gratitude 06:20 Debating the Best Thanksgiving Movies 14:09 Listener Contributions and Side Dishes 37:27 Rocky and Thanksgiving Reflections 46:03 Rocky Movies and Background Noise 47:36 Realism in Movies: Then vs. Now 48:12 Jurassic Park Franchise Discussion 50:14 Thanksgiving Movie Picks 52:20 Pierogis and Family Movies 54:13 Non-Disney Animated Films 58:04 Horror Movies and Mac and Cheese 01:05:43 Listener Contributions and Side Dishes 01:14:43 Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

On today’s special Nostalgia Mini episode, Manny shares a harrowing air travel story and puts Delta Airlines to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “In my head, I survived the crash, and all I needed to do is figure out how to keep Marty out of the water and get my wife onto the floating device.” -Manny In the spirit of Thanksgiving and gratitude, Manny recounts flying home from Dublin when suddenly there’s catastrophic engine failure. That’s right! He goes over how the flashing of his life was kind of disappointing, the strict laws about dogs in Iceland, his plane for surviving the freezing ocean, and the almost insane amount of professionalism and calm of the in-flight crew. Dan has a little fun with on this episode by adding a nostalgic soundtrack to his story around the minute 10. Make sure your tray tables are in the upright and locked position, your seatbelts are securely fastened, and all devices are on airplane mode because this is a good one!   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Welcome to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:15 Introduction to Today's Episode 00:45 Manny's Near-Death Experience on a Plane 06:33 The Aftermath and Iceland's Strict Dog Policies 12:00 Delta Airlines: A Nostalgia Test 19:35 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put a list of 6 cartoon theme songs to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “Thundercats was my thing.” -Manny Dan surprises Manny & Billy with a weird list of cartoon theme songs which all leads to the funniest reaction to M.C. Hammer’s “Pumps and a Bump” music video. You can watch the full episode on Substack. The list of theme songs include: Batman: The Animated Series Beetlejuice Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Hammerman I. Joe Filmation Ghostbusters For an episode that started with a few technical difficulties, this has to be one of the best of 2025! It’s full of childhood memories, tangents, and hot takes, plus you get to see M.C. Hammer “dance” in a banana hammock. Who wouldn’t want to see that (on Substack). So get your friends together, put on your favorite cartoon themed pajamas, and set up those G.I. Joes to do battle, because this is going to blow your minds. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:02 Meet the Hosts 02:07 Upcoming Guests and Episodes 06:19 Nostalgia Test: Batman The Animated Series 15:47 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice The Animated Series 24:15 Nostalgia Test: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes 27:47 Captain Planet and the Fifth Element 28:34 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes 29:54 Nostalgia and Cartoons 33:37 Hammerman: The MC Hammer Cartoon 42:40 GI Joe Theme Song Analysis 47:55 Filmation's Ghostbusters 56:39 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put New Found Glory’s Self-Titled pop-punk-emo “classic” to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “New Found Glory shoots their load on the first five songs of this album.” -Billy WARNING! This episode is a brutal takedown & nostalgic epiphany, so if you’re sensitive to hearing your favorite band be taken to task then listen still and email us your opinions to thenostalgiatest@gmail.com. We also have a special audience member/guest who was on the Little Monsters episode, Andrew Breen (rocktapusjones). Theres so much talk about what it means to be a “classic” band, the groups we have to leave behind, and the ridiculous things that happen hanging out past 2am. Nostalgia definitely doesn’t mean that things are good, and the guys get into that as well, and is emo-pop-punk a whole genre of dudes who were friend zoned, maybe. This gets talked about and so much more. So grab your oldest Warped Tour t-shirt, prep your voice for some unadulterated screaming, get ready to cry your heart out about that high school crush that “didn’t want to ruin the friendship,” and join us on a nostalgic walk down a 2000s memory lane.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Podcast 00:26 Debating the 'Classic' Status of New Found Glory 00:47 Welcoming the Audience and Shoutouts 02:18 Introduction to New Found Glory 03:46 Critiquing New Found Glory's PR and Legacy 04:31 Comparing New Found Glory to Other Bands 05:19 Nostalgic Memories and Concert Stories 08:24 Reviewing New Found Glory's Albums and Songs 16:38 The Struggle of Relating to New Found Glory's Lyrics 24:20 The Timeless Appeal of Cover Albums 25:30 Punk Covers and Nostalgia 25:54 New Found Glory and American Pie 27:11 Pop Punk and High School Memories 27:45 The Downtown Music Scene 29:58 Machine Gun Kelly's Pop Punk Phase 31:15 Box Car Racer and Smacking Isaiah 34:11 Nostalgic Bands and New Discoveries 36:37 Killer Clowns from Outer Space Reboot 39:10 New Found Glory Album Review 48:03 Podcast Wrap-Up and Thank Yous   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected