Best Laserdiscs Podcasts (2025)

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Chernobyl: A Disaster in the Making 46:25

1d ago46:25

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It was just supposed to be a regular safety test... but in the early morning hours of April 26th, 1986, something went terribly wrong... For those opposed to nuclear energy, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident was the nightmare scenario. But it took a while for the rest of the world to even find out. By the time they did, the effects of the …

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Episode 181: Weird 1960s News Stories, Supermarket Sweep/Shop til You Drop, 1980s Music Fails(2-5-2025) 50:59

1d ago50:59

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Send us a text Two shopping-based game shows? Weird but true news stories from the 1960s? Laughable 1980s music fails? Episode 181 kicks off the month of love with some nostalgia sweeter than candy hearts. It all starts with a look back to the strangeness of the past. Weird but true news stories from the 1960s are on the docket. From innocent to ma…

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ATM Episode 4 - DC Plane Crash, Bianca Censori, UGGs, Banning Knives 1:03:31

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This week on ATM Jim and Amos break down Trump's claim that DEI and dwarves were behind the DC plane crash. They also discuss Bianca Censori's Grammy attire, America owning UGGs, baseball v cricket, and Idris Elba's solution on how to stop stabbings in the UK. SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: https://www.jimjefferies.com IG: https://www.instagram.co…

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Episode 180: Weirdest 900 Numbers of the 80s & 90s, How Crash Test Dummies Became Celebrities, Top 5 Banned Drinks(1-29-2025) 53:01

8d ago53:01

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Send us a text What were some of the most bizarre 900 numbers of the 1980s and 1990s? How in the world did crash test dummies become celebrities? What are some infamous banned drinks? Episode 180 answers those questions with a heavy prescription of nostalgia. It begins with the story behind the crash test dummies. No, not the 1990s alternative band…

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Ewoks & Droids: Star Wars on Saturday Mornings 36:30

8d ago36:30

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I've got a bad feeling about this... that was the thought that crept into people's minds back in November 1978. They were about ten minutes into the Star Wars Holiday Special--and it wasn't exactly what they had hoped for... Despite how bizarre the special was, one segment was universally praised; an animated feature called 'The Story of the Faithf…

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ATM: Episode 3 - Oppenheimer Baseball Cards, Buying Greenland & Canada, The Oscars 1:07:16

10d ago1:07:16

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On this week's episode of ATM Jim and Amos riff on what it must be like to find one of the Oppenheimer baseball cards as well as what would happen if they bought Canada or Greenland. SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: https://www.jimjefferies.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies FB: https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies Twitter: https://twit…

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ATM: Episode 2 - Inauguration, Bonnie Blue and Starbucks 1:18:28

15d ago1:18:28

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On this episode of ATM, Jim and Amos discuss the many eccentricities of Donald Trump's inauguration. They also fawn over Bonnie Blue's new record and pitch counter-ads against Starbucks after they make it mandatory to buy something if you use their restroom. We posted this one early so this series could remain topical. The plan is to release every …

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Episode 179: Me v. AI 90s TV Show Themes, 1960s Cutting Edge Tech, Playing Vegas Dream for NES, Ozzy and the Bat(1-22-2025) 50:17

15d ago50:17

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Send us a text The return of Me v. AI Top 5. Some of the cutting-edge technology from the 1960s. Fun times playing Vegas Dream for the NES. Episode 179 packs so much nostalgia that it might end up spilling over the sides. It begins with a trip back over half a century. Long before smartphones, 8K televisions, and 3D printing technology was far diff…

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The 1980s Cola Wars 57:56

15d ago57:56

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It's a battle that's been going on for well over a century featuring two of the biggest brands of all time. But in the 1980s--the war really heated up... Today we look back on the battle between Coke and Pepsi during a transformative time for not just the two colas, but for society in general. It's the story that involves some of the most iconic co…

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ATM: Episode 1 - Fires 1:16:13

17d ago1:16:13

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We evacuated the LA fires and started a podcast. Please enjoy the very first episode of At This Moment (ATM) with Jim Jefferies & Amos Gill At This Moment (ATM) with Jim Jefferies & Amos Gill SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: https://www.jimjefferies.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies FB: https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies Twitter: htt…

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spotify wrapped and youtube music wrapped 18:41

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Episode 178: A Funny 1980s Shoplifting Short-Film, Best Debut Songs Ever, Nautilus Fitness Equipment, Boston Molasses Flood(1-15-2025) 54:20

22d ago54:20

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Send us a text A campy 1980s anti-shoplifting short film. The revolutionary Nautilus fitness equipment. Some of the best debut songs ever. Episode 178 brings the heat of nostalgia for the cold days of winter. New Year, New You...old equipment? We kick off with a look back at the creation of a fitness revolution. The Nautilus brand of exercise machi…

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33 Things You Missed in Back to the Future 46:01

22d ago46:01

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No matter how many times you've seen it--you've probably never seen the whole thing... This is a deep dive into the original Back to the Future to cover specific moments, Easter eggs, and many hidden things that may not be obvious. This episode is also an experimental one as it's a hybrid watch-along. If you're able to put the movie on, I'll be sha…

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Episode 177: 1995 Year In Music Pt. 1, What Was The Noid?, 1980s FOX TV Show Fails, Debut of Apple iTunes(1-8-2025) 53:11

30d ago53:11

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Send us a text A look back at 1995 the year in music. What in the world was The Noid? Some of the early fails of the FOX television network. Episode 177 helps light a fire of nostalgia during the dark days of winter. The show kicks off with a killer guitar riff and thumping bass line as we look at 1995 the year in music. This is the first of two pa…

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G.I. Joe: The Toy, the Cartoon & the Legacy 52:57

29d ago52:57

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It's the toy and cartoon that may best define the entire 1980s, a toy that goes back to the 1960s but re-created for a new era. This is the complete history of G.I. Joe, and in this episode we look at: The two fashion dolls from the 1950s that helped inspire it Why two simple words were so important in its initial success The impact of the Vietnam …

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The All You Can Eat Buffet of Beetlejuice 1:51:11

1M ago1:51:11

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 638 This episode Sam Drog returns and we discuss Tim Burton’s return to his early feature with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. We remember our response to the original and dig into the characters and plotlines of the new entry. We also address… legacy sequel, It's a Wonderful Life: Abridged Edition, Wednesday, Willem Dafoe, Heathe…

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Everything 80s Year-in-Review 32:12

1M ago32:12

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It's been more than 35 years since the 80s ended, but the decade continues to be with us as much as ever--especially when it comes to our entertainment. In this year-in-review special, we look back at all the 1980s-related movies, TV shows, Netflix series, and documentaries that came out in 2024. And there was a lot... Unfortunately, over these las…

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Episode 176: Pop Culture Anniversaries in 2025, the Long-Lasting Appeal of Raffi, 1960s Product Fails, 1st NYE Ball Drop(1-1-2025) 47:39

1M ago47:39

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Send us a text Some pop culture anniversaries in 2025 to make you feel old. How Raffi has remained relevant for nearly 50 years. A few of the biggest product fails of the 1960s. Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Episode 176 starts the year off with a large serving of nostalgia. We look at the new year as a whole by going over some pop culture events…

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A Silent Night Trip to Grandma's House 16:40

1M ago16:40

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 637 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Gather around the empty dinner table at Grandma's house as The Meltdown Horror Club comes together to discuss the 1989 holiday "classic" - Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! And even more interesting than the movie itself, we also talk about the fascinating life of the direct…

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Episode 175: 2024 Year In Review, 2025 Podcast Preview(12-25-2024) 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Send us a text Happy Holidays to all! Episode 175 is a special bonus show to be found under your tree on Christmas morning. It has been the best year yet for the podcast and this episode will review the year that was. This includes a countdown of my own picks for my Top 10 favorite segments of 2024. We also will take a look ahead to 2025 with a bit…

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A Muppet Family Christmas 24:55

1M ago24:55

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By 1987, Jim Henson had already provided us with so much great entertainment from all his remarkable creations--including some pretty wonderful Christmas specials. But his best was yet to come... this is a look back on A Muppet Family Christmas that first aired on ABC on December 16th, 1987. We'll look back at one of the best holiday specials of th…

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one direction 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey 1:20:32

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C-c-c-catch the Wave, People !! It’s the most m-m-m-m-merriest time of the year and VHS Rewind is proud to be spending this holiday reviewing M-M-M-Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey 1986. This is, indeed, a strange bird of a special with the faux computer-generated host singing songs (some of which are actually Christmas-flavored and one of whi…

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Episode 174: Iconic Christmas Commercials, Remember LaserDisc?, Advertising Mascots In Comic Books, The Simpsons Debut(12-18-2024) 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Send us a text Hitting all of the feels with beloved holiday commercials. The wild hype and ultimate failure of LaserDisc. Some strange advertising mascots that starred in their own comic books. Episode 174 is like sitting beside a crackling fire with a cup of hot cocoa, only in podcast form. It begins with commercials. You've heard of The Twelve D…

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The Everything 80s Christmas Special 33:35

2M ago33:35

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It's time for a very 80s Christmas as we travel back to revisit the holiday season during the 1980s. In this episode, we look back at the holiday movie that was a surprise hit and then the story of a beloved TV special that didn't come from the 80s--but was adopted as our own. Next, we look back at the creation of a modern classic Christmas song an…

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Episode 173: Classic Mall Stores of the 1970s, 1980s, & 1990s Part 2(12-11-2024) 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Send us a text Let's go back to the mall! In Episode 173 we are traveling back inside the hallowed halls of the indoor shopping mall. Back in Episode 129, we looked at some of the popular, beloved, and maybe some lesser-known mall stores that attracted customers, or perhaps at least hordes of wandering mall rats during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. …

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The 10 Best 1980s Christmas Specials 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Some of the all-time great TV Christmas specials go all the way back to the 1960s. But it's easy to forget how many memorable ones came from the 80s. Today we look back at ten of the best specials the 80s had to offer. Some of those shows include: Two separate specials based on a few of the hottest fads of the decade A sadsack comic strip character…

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Hooray for Thanksgiving Pizza 22:26

2M ago22:26

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 636 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Come celebrate the holiday as we make pizza and discuss Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. And while we try to pick our favorite unnecessary pizza toppings, also cover… The People Under the Stairs, Stopmotion, Woman of the Hour, Night of the Living Dead… the stage production, the later Nightmare on…

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From VHS to LaserDisc: The History & Importance of Physical Media 51:21

2M ago51:21

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If you grew up in the 80s, you grew up in the era of physical media. Our videotape collections allowed us to watch our favorite movies and TV shows over and over, allowing us to develop a deep appreciation for the things we loved. But how did we get here, and how did it all end up changing so drastically? Today we not only revisit the origins of th…

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Episode 172: Rise of Home Shopping, the Original 'Smart' Toy, Most Hated Video Games, California Gold Rush(12-4-2024) 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Send us a text The dawning of home shopping. The original 'smart' toy. Some of the most hated video games ever. The Holiday season is upon us and the podcast has some fun nostalgia gift-wrapped for you. Episode 172 kicks off with a look back at the beginnings of home shopping. From its accidental roots to becoming a staple of the 1980s home shoppin…

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The War on Video Games: When Arcades Were Almost Banned 49:14

2M ago49:14

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It seems funny to think, but in the early 80s, a gigantic industry almost came to a grinding halt... Video games--and arcades--had grown so quickly, and on such a wide scale, that many began to ask if it was ok for our kids to be playing them so much. This is when video games and arcades became under attack as parents, watch groups, and entire citi…

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Episode 171: A Crystal Pepsi Employee Training Video, Tupperware, More Weird Old Thanksgiving Recipes, Moby Dick(11-20-2024) 53:08

3M ago53:08

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Send us a text A training video on how to sell Crystal Pepsi. The rise and fall of Tupperware. Some more weird old Thanksgiving recipes. Episode 171 will stuff you full of nostalgia and even provide some leftovers. It begins with the story of the rise and fall of the iconic brand Tupperware. For decades it has been synonymous with food storage. How…

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The Balloonfest '86 Incident 27:49

3M ago27:49

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In late 1985, Disney had just set the record for the most helium balloons ever released. As a way to kick off their 1986 United Way campaign, the city of Cleveland thought breaking this record would be a great way to draw attention to the fundraising event. But the balloon release didn't exactly go as planned... This is a look back at Balloonfest '…

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LaserDisc 14:50

3M ago14:50

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Episode 170: Freddy Krueger Turns 40, 1970s Educational Children's Shows, 1990s Movie Soundtracks(11-13-2024) 54:38

3M ago54:38

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Send us a text The 40th Birthday of the man of your dreams Freddy Krueger. Get a refresher course with some classic 1970s educational children's television shows. What were the top-selling movie soundtracks of the 1990s? Episode 170 gets you warm and fuzzy with nostalgia as the weather gets cooler. It begins with the 40th anniversary of Wes Craven'…

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Family Ties: From Hippies to Yuppies 44:56

3M ago44:56

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On September 22, 1982, a new show debuted on NBC. It felt like a throwback to the family sitcoms of yesteryear, but, at the same time, felt like a big risk... The early 1980s seemed to be a time when the family sitcom had disappeared. Primetime TV at the time was all about dramas, and the popular sitcoms were shows like M.A.S.H and Three's Company.…

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podcast with joey 23:11

3M ago23:11

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A Tote Bag Full of Laserdiscs 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 635 Join us as we recap our day at Scarefest. And as we make a point to not annoy celebrities at their table, we also bring up… Clive Barker, Don Coscarelli, The Midnight Meat Train, Rose McGowan, cenobite girl, Cyborg, The Fanatic, Gregory Nicotero, Billy Zane sportin' a look, The Wolf has a line, Felissa Rose, the Gorton'…

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A Look Back at the Year 1984 47:32

3M ago47:32

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It's a year that, thanks to George Orwell, had been in the public consciousness for decades. But when it finally came around, 1984 ended up being memorable for many different reasons... Today, we look back on the movies, TV shows, cartoons, music, tech, and sports that made up a pretty remarkable year. It's a year that featured some of the biggest …

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Episode 169: Podcast 4th Anniversary, Blink & You'll Miss It Retro(Toys), Weekly World News, #1 Songs On My Birthday, King Tut's Tomb(11-6-2024) 56:25

3M ago56:25

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Send us a text The 4th anniversary of the podcast! The birthday of the podcast host! A new podcast logo! There is so much to celebrate! Episode 169 starts off Year Four of the podcast with loads of fun nostalgia. It begins with the 3rd installment of Blink & You'll Miss It Retro. This time we will look at toys that were here and gone quickly. Some …

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Episode 168: America's First Serial Killer, 1970s Board Games, Halloween Songs Playlist, the Death of Houdini(10-30-2024) 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Send us a text The story of America's first serial killer. Some of the best songs for your Halloween playlist. A few beloved 1970s board games. Episode 168 of the podcast is several different shades of spooky. It begins with the story of H.H. Holmes. He is the man widely considered to be America's first serial killer. His 'murder castle' is the stu…

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The Everything 80s Halloween Special 30:03

3M ago30:03

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Welcome to the Everything 80s Halloween Spooktacular! Today, we travel back to revisit Halloween in the 80s and take a look at three things: The first is one of the goriest and most violent video games ever made up to that point. Then we look at five forgotten horror movies from the 80s and finish with the history of a certain Mistress of the Dark.…

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Halloween Party with the Devil 1:58:19

3M ago1:58:19

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Movie Meltdown - Episode 634 Come join the party… as we celebrate Halloween by watching Late Night with the Devil, directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes and starring David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss and Ingrid Torelli. And while we toast with glasses of blood, we also delve into… Oddity, Ghostwatch, the Bohemian Grove, Sleepaway Camp 2 a…

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The Bizarre History of Monster Cereals 42:28

4M ago42:28

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It's just not the Halloween season without them... Today, we go back to witness the creation and release of everyone's favorite breakfast monsters. it's a story that goes back to the early days of cereal, the silent film era, the monsters of the 60s, and their release in the '70s. But it was during the 1980s that Monster Cereals continued to grow i…

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Episode 167: Godzilla 70th Anniversary; Breaking the Curse of the Bambino; 1990s Urban Legends(10-23-2024) 55:32

4M ago55:32

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Send us a text The birthday of the King of the Monsters. The breaking of one of sports' most infamous 'curses.' Some chilling 1990s urban legends. Episode 167 of the podcast rampages through spooky nostalgia like a towering kaiju. It begins with a trip back 20 years and a moment that will live in New England sports lore forever. For decades the Cur…

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Episode 166: Infamous New England Asylums, 1977 Halloween Safety Film, Horror Movies Made Into Video Games, Winnie the Pooh(10-16-2024) 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Send us a text What were some of the most infamous New England mental asylums? What was Halloween safety like in 1977? What about horror movies made into video games? Scares come in all shapes and sizes on Episode 166 of the podcast. Spooky Season doesn't get more terrifying than the reality of mental hospitals in the 19th and 20th centuries. We lo…

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