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BIG and the Wisdom of Staying Young & Playful- Episode #840

BIG and the Wisdom of Staying Young & Playful- Episode #840

Update: 2025-11-04
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To kick off Tom Hanks month, Cathy and Todd revisit Big, the 1988 classic that made him a star and reminded us what it means to grow up too fast. The movie blends humor, heart, and magic (and a somewhat inappropriate romance), letting us laugh at the absurdity of adult life while remembering what it felt like to be young. They talk about why Big still matters, why friendship is at the core of the story, and how Penny Marshall’s direction brought depth to a wild premise. They also discuss what the story reveals about growing up, parenting, and the pressure to “perform” adulthood.


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BIG and the Wisdom of Staying Young & Playful- Episode #840

BIG and the Wisdom of Staying Young & Playful- Episode #840

Todd and Cathy Adams