129. 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Nostalgia Test Now!
Dan & Manny put the 2024 sequel 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!
“Everyone’s stapled in Tim Burton’s movies.”
-Dan Dissinger
When Dan & Manny record in-person, the episode instantly becomes a classic, and this one is no different. They talk about their movie going experiences with 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and if going to the movies passes the nostalgia test, and why did Manny spend $50 to see 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. They attempt to breakdown and understand the unending amount of subplots, why is Monica Bellucci in this movie, and Lydia's evolution from the first movie. Then they unpack all the missed opportunities with Beetlejuice himself, why we needed his satanic grave robbing backstory, Dan brings a surprise spooky season grab bag, SPOILER ALERT! Dan ruins Joker 2 (as if it needs more ruining), and there's so much more!!!!
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
00:14 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice
00:56 Rewatching Killer Clowns from Outer Space
01:15 Monster Squad and Other Nostalgic Movies
02:20 Theater Experience and Movie Watching Habits
11:42 Beetlejuice Sequel Discussion
16:22 Character Analysis: Lydia and Her Evolution
21:28 Plot Critique and Unnecessary Subplots
26:41 Halloween Candy Nostalgia
31:02 Scene Stealer: Catherine O'Hara's Performance
32:20 Astrid's Biking Adventure
32:32 The Town of Wintersun
33:23 Ghostly Encounters and Family Dynamics
34:59 Beetlejuice's Role and Missed Opportunities
41:16 The Detective and Monica Bellucci's Character
48:44 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Movie 2024)
🪲🧃Beetlejuice (1988) (Podcast ep)
Beetlejuice (Movie 1988)
Killer Klowns from Oute
128. 🤘Metallica's the Black Album w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson
Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“People that don't listen to metal [...] f**king know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia
This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica’s ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There’s so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about.
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch
02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction
03:20 Discussing Metallica's Black Album
03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys
06:16 Metallica's Influence and Legacy
09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock's Impact
30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown
38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series
38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive
41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes
43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica's Impact
46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica's Evolution
51:49 Metallica's Legacy and Controversies
01:06:28
127. 🪲🧃Beetlejuice (1988)
Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tim Burton classic 🪲🧃Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“[Beetlejuice] is a movie about a man who doesn't want to read and a woman who I believe is functionally illiterate.” -Dan Dissinger
Buckle up Nostalgia Testers because this episode has it all! You'll hear tangents about Dan & Manny's childhood memories of watching Beetlejuice, praise for Tim Burton's creative style, their love for the practical effects of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice being all about the importance of reading, Dan wonders if Geena Davis' character is illiterate, and Manny believes this is the first ever staycation in movie history?
The boys also do an impromptu Nostalgia Test Now reaction to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie, and then their secret producer points out the ultimate Beetlejuice easter egg. So, say his name once, say it twice, say it a third time, and get ready for the ULTIMATE Nostalgic Beetlejuice podcast!
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup
00:55 First Impressions and Childhood Memories
02:00 Beetlejuice's Character and Movie Analysis
02:30 Tim Burton's Unique Style and Iconic Scenes
05:43 Plot Holes and Character Dynamics
13:52 Winona Ryder's Role and Career Highlights
17:12 Michael Keaton's Performance and Legacy
22:33 Concerns About the Sequel
25:26 Discussing the Length of the Movie
26:00 Nostalgia and Expectations
27:28 Previewing the Trailer
27:46 Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis
28:46 Michael Keaton's Role
30:31 CGI vs Practical Effects
30:56 Cameos and Concerns
32:19 Sequels and Comparisons
36:17 Iconic Scenes in Beetlejuice
38:23 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test
43:26 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details
45:06 Conclusion and Call to Action
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Beetl
126. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News Aug '24: Keanu Reeves, Oasis, DeLoreans, Anacondas, OH MY!
Dan & Manny go deep into the August Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
August was insanely busy! The boys talk about the upcoming Broadway debut of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot, Gina Gershon's stories from the set of Cocktail, should we care about Quentin Tarantino's Toy Story opinions, who's sniffing bathing suits on the set of Baywatch, the Nostalgia Test reboot exception, why is the DeLorean coming back, how did Carl Weathers never have a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and so much more! It's a jam packed episodes!
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test News
01:20 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Broadway
05:05 Tom Cruise's First Wife on the Set of Cocktail
08:27 Quentin Tarantino's Take on Toy Story 4
14:41 The DeLorean's Comeback
19:46 Jeremy Jackson's Confession
24:53 Anaconda Reboot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd
27:47 Rebooting Bad Movies
30:37 Nostalgia Music News: Aerosmith Retires
33:46 Sublime's New Song Featuring Bradley Nowell
35:29 Limp Bizkit's Resurgence
37:32 Oasis Reunion Announcement
41:49 Tributes to Childhood Icons
45:32 Carl Weathers Honored Posthumously
50:19 August News Wrap-Up
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LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Keanu Reeves
Alex Winter
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Set ‘Bill & Ted’ Reunion on Broadway With ‘Waiting for Godot’
Waiting For Godot (Play 1953)
Samuel Beckett
Tom Cruise's first wife was 'very present' on Cocktail set, says Gina Gershon
Mimi Rogers
Quentin Tarantino Refuses to Watch ‘Toy Story 4’
Toy Story (Franchise)
Lightyear (Movie 2022)
Vin Diesel
Pitch Black (Franchise)
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Cyber Truck
Baywatch (Franchise)
Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson admits he ‘sniffed
125. 💃🏻🕺🏽Nostalgia Test Mini: 90s Swing Dance Resurgence
Dan & Manny discuss whether the 1990s swing dance revival deserves the full Nostalgia Test Podcast treatment. They talk about various aspects of the swing era, its origins, the movies Swing Kids and Swingers, listening to swing dance revival bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Brian Setzer Orchestra, the cultural impact this revival had and if it could make a second a comeback in the 90s obsessed world we’re living in right now, and so much more!
APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Mini Episode
00:36 The Swing Dance Resurgence of the 90s
01:20 Swing Dance in Pop Culture
02:08 The 90s Swing Revival Bands
03:51 The Decline of Swing Dance
04:23 Personal Reflections on Swing Dance
06:16 Potential for a Full Episode on Swing Dance
13:21 Conclusion and Call to Action
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Swing Dance History
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Brian Setzer Orchestra
The Karate Kid Part II (Movie 1986)
Swing Kids (Movie 1993)
Royal Crown Revue
Clueless (Movie 1995)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mask (Movie 1994)
Swingers (Movie 1996)
Vince Vaughn
Jon Favreau
Heather Graham
The Derby
Ron Livingston
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Steampunk
NHL 94 (Video Game)
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124. 💪 Nostalgia 101: Blending Health, Fitness, and Gaming w/Jordan Yacklin
Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yacklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community.
They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.
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I am a true nerd at heart. Throughout my career I have seen this ever-growing gap between the tabletop gaming community and the health and fitness community. I then made it my passion in life to bridge that gap. I took my love fundamental development and all things nerdy and combined them by becoming an online coach for those who feel they have had been neglected and forgotten by the fitness industry.
APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
01:32 Meet Jordan Yacklin: Health and Lifestyle Coach
02:08 Jordan's Journey into Health and Fitness
03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Online Coaching
04:48 Blending Passions: Health and Gaming
06:48 Overcoming Intimidation in Fitness
09:30 The Importance of Accountability
14:28 Mental Health and Behavioral Psychology in Coaching
16:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health
24:06 Starting Phoenix Performance Coaching
27:46 Local Meetups and Gaming Events
29:04 Challenges in Promoting Health in Gaming
30:06 The Safe Space of Gaming Communities
33:23 Escapism and Instant Gratification in Gaming
36:26 The Addictive Nature of Video Games
39:27 Building Trust and Community in Gaming
44:16 Coaching Gamers Towards Better Health
46:02 The Hero's Journey and
123. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News: July '24
Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple's Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Introduction and Breaking News
00:25 Celebrity Obituaries
01:15 Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth
03:21 Shannen Doherty's Legacy
04:43 Yellowstone Super Volcano
09:18 NBA Dream Team 2024
17:49 Snapple Elements Return
22:17 Twisters Movie Review
28:31 Nostalgia Test News: Upcoming Sequels and Reboots
28:47 Alien Franchise: Endless Alien Adventures
29:50 Karate Kid: A New Sequel in the Works
33:09 Zombie Movies: 28 Years Later
34:47 Jurassic Park: The Never-Ending Franchise
37:26 Superhero Fatigue: Superman and Beyond
39:54 Comedy Reboots: Naked Gun Returns
45:40 Final Destination and Matrix: Reboots Galore
50:11 Nostalgia Predictions: What's Next?
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Shannen Doherty
90210 (TV Series 19
122. 🎮 Nostalgia 101: Game Changers w/ Documentary Filmmaker Scott Barber
Dan & Manny welcome back the director of The Orange Years & This is GWAR, Scott Barber, to talk about the Kickstarter for his new project Game Changers, a docu series about the videogames that changed everything!
Scott talks about what he's been up to since the last time we had him on to discuss his documentary The Orange Years, he tells us about his new project with Phil Moore (host of Nick Arcade) called Game Changers, why he thinks this is the perfect timing for a docu series like Game Changers, some of his favorite nostalgic videogames, his obsession with the Nintendo Power Glove, how kids are coming back to retro games in a big way, and he shares a cautionary tale about being an indie filmmaker that we feel ALL indie artists need to hear.
HELP FUND GAME CHANGERS!!!
Scott produced and co-directed The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - a documentary chronicling the rise of the Nickelodeon network throughout the 80s and 90s. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Apple TV, and most places you can buy and rent streaming movies. He also directed This Is GWAR, a documentary about the infamous art collective/performance art/monster band, currently on AMC+, Shudder, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. He is currently working on a new show called Game Changers, with Phil Moore of Nick Arcade!
Some Episode Notes
Game Changers Kickstarter!
The Orange Years (Movie 2018)
40: 🎥🧡The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story w/ Director Scott Barber
SpongeBob
You Can’t Do That on Television (TV Series 1979- 1990)
All That (TV Series 1994-2005)
Phil Moore
This is Gwar (Movie 2021)
Gwar
Casey Pinkston
Red Dog (Movie 2019)
Bill Parks
Tommy Avellone
I am Santa Claus (Movie 2014)
The Bill Murray Stories (Movie 2018)
High Score (Docu Series 2020)
Mortal Kombat (Videogame 1992)
Doom (Videogame 1993)
Duke Nukem (Videogame 1991)
Wolfenstein (Videogame 1981)
The Gaming Historian
Nick Arcade (Game Show 1992)
Tomb Raider (Videoga
121. ☀️ Sublime Self-Titled (1996) w/ Longtime Friend Steve Herrera
Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the 1996 Sublime self-titled album to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
This is an old fashion basement hangout. There's a ton of inside hometown jokes, references, & tangents, the guys reminisce about listening to Sublime, their favorite songs off this album, they talk about the lyrical prowess of the late great Bradley Nowell, 90s Rock music, singing these songs at age 13, Steve does an amazing cover of "Wrong Way," and so much more!!!
Sit back with your best friends, open a can of your favorite gas station beer, and let's go back to 1996.
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
EP.121 COMING SOON TO YOUTUBE!
Some Episode Notes
Sublime (Album 1996)
Bradley Noel
The Dirty Heads
Ska
Punk
Hardcore
311
Nirvana
Nirvana MTV Unplugged
Kurt Cobain
The Foo Fighters
“Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix
MxPx
Layne Staley
Alice in Chains
Shannon Hoon
Blind Melon
Chris Cornell
Oasis
Alt Nation
“My Neck, My Back” by Khia
Powder (Movie 1995)
Pantera
David Gilmour
Roger Ebert
Gwen Stefani
No Doubt
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120. 🛸Independence Day Recast SPECIAL!
Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast!
This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses some strong love for Ed Harris, welcomes the Buzzn The Tower boys to the 90s, Dan shouts out Jason Mewes as the most underrated actor of the 90s, thinks Independence Day needs to be rated R, and so much more!
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
EP.120 COMING TO YOUTUBE!
Some Episode Notes
Independence Day (Movie 1996)
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Will Smith
Jeff Goldblum
Buzzn The Tower
Buzzn The Tower: Recasting Independence Day
Jerry Maguire (Movie 1996)
Tom Hanks
Castaway (Movie 2000)
Forrest Gump (Movie1994)
Randy Quaid
Ed Harris
Jim Carrey
Liar Liar (Movie 1997)
Truman Show (Movie 1998)
The Rock (Movie 1996)
Jason Mewes
Jay and Silent Bob
Kevin Smith
Dogma (Movie 1999)
The Craft (Movie 1996)
Fairuza Balk
Pulp Fiction (Movie 1994)
Robert Loggia
Samuel L. Jackson
Keanu Reeves
Judd Hirsch
Janeane Garofalo
Reality Bites (Movie 1994)
Margaret Collin
Sandra Bullock
Practical Magic (Movie 1998)
Speed (Movie 1994)
Matthew Lillard
Brett Spiner
Scream (Movie 1996)
SCL Punk! (Movie 1998)
Vivica A. Fox
Tisha Campbell
Martin (TV Series 1994-1997)
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Movie 1988)
Mars Attacks! (Movie 1996)
Jodie Foster
Mary McDonnell
Bill Pullman
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119. 🧑🎓Higher Learning (1995) w/ Dr. J.L. Adolph
Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. J.L. Adolph , Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies, to put the 1995 John Singleton classic Higher Learning to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
Content Warning
This episode deals with discussions of sexual violence & rape, gun violence, & racial violence.
On our 4-year podiversary, we're dropping a hybrid Nostalgia Test/Nostalgia 101 episode. We are so honored to have Dr. J.L. Adolph on the show to guide, add scholastic depth, & mix it up with for the Higher Learning episode. We talk about the complex issues of campus violence (racial & sexual), the role of toxic masculinity in the movie, how director John Singleton was inspired by his experience's at USC to make this film, sexual identity, generational gaps between students and professors, Ice Cube, and so much more!
SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
Ep.119 COMING TO YOUTUBE SOON!
Dr. J.L. Adolph is an accomplished scholar and educator with a Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he completed a dissertation on Fatherhood Narratives in Hip-hop Lyricism in 2018. He also holds an MA from the same institution and a BA in English with a minor in Africana Studiesfrom Central Missouri State University. Dr. Adolph leverages hip-hop culture to educate and empower at-promise youth and families with trauma histories. As an English professor, he employs innovative communication methods to explore urban male parenting in contemporary America. His keynote speeches and the interactive online series DadCypher Edutainment challenge negative perceptions of hip-hop culture and African-American fatherhood. As a media literacy specialist, he empowers marginalized inner-city fathers and works to reshape mainstream narratives of African-American fatherhood. Dr. Adolph creates transformative experiences for educators, helping them guide at-risk students toward healing through hip-hop therapeutic writing. Currently
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