Nostalgic Future Podcast

09/02/2024

Surprise! We're back with our first new show of 2024!!! In our latest episode, Joe and Chris react to the brand new Billy Joel single, "Turn the Lights Back On" by discussing what they view as the positives and negatives of the record. They also look at some of Joel's other song-writing collaborations throughout his career, as well as his two previous post-retirement songs, "All My Life" and "Christmas in Fallujah".

Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-Billy-Joel-Turn-the-Lights-Back-On-Reaction-Episode-e2fiesu

04/11/2023

Surprise! We just released a new episode! We give our hot takes on the new Beatles single "Now And Then", as well as the accompanying documentary and music video. Oh yeah… and it’s our first ever video podcast on YouTube! (Link for audio podcast in comments)

In our latest episode, Joe and Chris discuss the new Beatles single "Now And Then", as well as the accompanying documentary and music video.

07/07/2023

In our latest episode, Joe & Chris welcome actor Peter Diseth back to the show to discuss his role in the new film Flamin' Hot— which is currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu! We catch up with Peter to see what his life has been like since his prominent role in last year's Better Call Saul finale— and to get his thoughts on the Writer's Guild strike. Finally, in keeping with the theme of Flamin' Hot, Peter joins us for a special Nostalgic Obsessions: Snack Food Edition!

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000619834841

01/05/2023

Check out our latest Beatles Movie Night episode— The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit— available now!

For our second "Beatles Movie Night", Joe & Chris discuss Albert & David Maysles classic documentary "The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit". Originally released in 1964 as "What's Happening: The Beatles in the USA", the film follows the lads on their first trip to the U.S. as they perform on the Ed Sul...

30/04/2023

For our second "Beatles Movie Night", Joe & Chris discuss Albert & David Maysles classic documentary "The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit". Originally released in 1964 as "What's Happening: The Beatles in the USA", the film follows the lads on their first trip to the U.S. as they perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, travel to their first U.S. concert in Washington D.C., and then travel down to Miami, Florida for another performance on the Sullivan program. We take an in depth look at this groundbreaking documentary, share insights from one of the filmmakers, and discuss the influence it had on Richard Lester's "A Hard Day's Night".

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-Second-Beatles-Movie-Night---The-Beatles-The-First-U-S--Visit-e239bho

Important:

Before listening to this episode, we suggest watching The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit documentary. You can purchase used copies on DVD— which we highly recommend— however, you can also watch it online via The Internet Archive at:

https://archive.org/details/1990-the-beatles-the-first-u.-s.-visit

14/04/2023

One year ago this week we launched this podcast with an episode sharing our pop culture origin stories. Thank you to everyone who has been following us on this nostalgic journey! We have lots of fun shows planned for the coming months. But if you’re behind, no worries! You can always binge the 30 hours of content we’ve released in the past year!

Here’s the episode that started it all…

In the premiere episode, Joe and Chris share their respective origin stories. They discuss some of their pop culture obsessions and explain how these shared interests led to the creation of this podcast. They also introduce three new segments: "In the News", "Delusions of Grandeur" and "The Rabbit H...

13/04/2023

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is in theaters TODAY ONLY! May Pang discussed the film— which tells the story of her 18 month romantic relationship with John Lennon— on the latest episode of Nostalgic Future.

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-One-Year-Anniversary-Show-with-guest-May-Pang-e2212v9

Purchase tickets for the film: https://thelostweekendtickets.com/

12/04/2023

May Pang discusses a frightening incident with Phil Spector on the latest episode of Nostalgic Future Podcast!

Hear the full interview: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-One-Year-Anniversary-Show-with-guest-May-Pang-e2212v9

Check out her film The Lost Weekend: A Love Story in theaters tomorrow, April 13th! Tickets available at: https://thelostweekendtickets.com/

12/04/2023

May Pang’s new documentary— The Lost Weekend: A Love Story— is in theaters tomorrow, April 13th! Check out our interview with May in the latest episode of Nostalgic Future! We discuss the film, her relationship with John Lennon and a frightening incident involving Phil Spector!

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268

Purchase tickets to the film: https://thelostweekendtickets.com/

‎Society & Culture · 2023

11/04/2023

In this special episode celebrating Nostalgic Future's one year anniversary, Joe & Chris welcome guest May Pang to the show! May was John Lennon & Yoko Ono's personal assistant before she and John began a romantic relationship. That period of Lennon's life has become known as "The Lost Weekend” and a new documentary— called The Lost Weekend: A Love Story— tells their story. It will be showing in theaters across North America THIS THURSDAY April 13th!

Listen now @ https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-One-Year-Anniversary-Show-with-guest-May-Pang-e2212v9

Purchase tickets for The Lost Weekend: A Love Story @ https://thelostweekendtickets.com/

07/04/2023

Yesterday we taped our podcast’s one-year anniversary show with special guest May Pang! May was John Lennon’s personal assistant for a couple years before the two began a romantic relationship. That period of Lennon’s life has become known in popular culture as his “Lost Weekend”. She has a new documentary in which she tells her story and it’ll be showing in theaters across North America on April 13th. We’ll be releasing our interview with May Pang next week but, in the meantime, you can purchase tickets for her film— called The Lost Weekend: A Love Story— at https://thelostweekendtickets.com/

02/04/2023

Years ago, at a broadcasters convention, Joe had an awkward encounter with flat tax-loving media mogul Steve Forbes. Hear the story in our latest episode: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-First-Listener-Mailbag-Special-e216oip

31/03/2023

In our Listener Mailbag Special, we announced that we will be doing another Beatles Movie Night episode. Next month, Joe & Chris will be discussing the 1991 documentary “The Beatles: The First US Visit” which is a re-edit of Albert & David Maysles’ 1964 film, “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A.” As with all our Beatles Movie Night episodes, we want to encourage our listeners to watch the film in advance. While “The Beatles: The First US Visit” is currently out-of-print, used copies are available on DVD via Amazon & eBay. Plus, the documentary is available to stream for free on The Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/1990-the-beatles-the-first-u.-s.-visit?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

The Beatles: The First U.S. VisitDirected by Albert and David MayslesDistributed by MPI Home Video (1991) Apple Films (2004)Release dates13...

31/03/2023

In this special episode, Joe & Chris dig into our Listener Mailbag and respond to some of the messages you've sent us over the past few months!

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-First-Listener-Mailbag-Special-e216oip

27/03/2023

In our latest "In the News" Special Report, Joe & Chris break down the 95th Academy Awards and talk about this year's big winner: Everything Everywhere All at Once. They also discuss Chris Rock's new Netflix special "Selective Outrage" which features his response to Will Smith and "the slap". Plus, an all new Delusions of Grandeur!

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-In-the-News-Special-Report-The-95th-Academy-Awards-e216o08

01/03/2023

As heard on our show, for Christopher Edward Marchand there is no Smells Like Teen Spirit— only Weird Al’s Smells Like Nirvana! Are there any “Weird Al” Yankovic parodies that you prefer over the originals?

And check out our two-part series on Weird Al! Link in comments.

28/02/2023

In the second part of our two-part series on "Weird Al" Yankovic, Joe & Chris discuss the Roku Channel original film "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story". They also discuss Al's 1989 cult classic film "UHF", as well as his numerous television projects, such as "The Weird Al Show", "Al TV", "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Milo Murphy's Law". Plus, a couple more clips from Joe's 2010 interview with Weird Al!

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-Second-Weird-Al-Yankovic-Episode-The-Movies-e1vld9t

24/02/2023

In the first episode of this two-part series on "Weird Al" Yankovic, Joe and Chris recall growing up listening to his music. Along with sharing both of their experiences seeing him in concert, they also discuss some of their favorite "original" Weird Al songs. Plus, Joe shares clips of an interview he taped with Weird Al more than a decade ago, while Chris recounts meeting him earlier this month!

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000601433900

30/01/2023

This week Joe & Chris share some more of their 2023 Pop Culture Resolutions! During part two, they set some goals for the movies they want to watch this year. Chris discusses his plan to dig deeper into his film collection by watching more of the special features on his Blu-rays. Meanwhile, Joe begins an extensive archival project involving hundreds of VHS & Betamax tapes.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000597268707

23/01/2023

For the first show of the New Year, Joe & Chris share some of their Pop Culture Resolutions! During part one of this two-part series, they set some goals for the books they want to read and the music they want to listen to throughout 2023!

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000596064789

25/12/2022

Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Nostalgic Future Podcast!

23/12/2022

Back in 2008, Joe had the opportunity to interview the late great Jerry Stiller. During their chat, they discussed the origins of the holiday Festivus. In celebration of Festivus 2022, we wanted to share a clip of that conversation. Please accept this Podcast Extra as our Festivus gift to you all! Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Podcast-Extra-Jerry-Stiller--The-Origins-of-Festivus-e1sl705

21/12/2022

As mentioned in our latest episode, Chris recently published an article with Christ and Pop Culture on the subject of "sad Christmas songs". He discusses Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Sufjan Stevens, and a few of the classic carols that contain a whole lot of sorrow that may go unnoticed.

Check out the article and— if you haven’t done so already— listen to our new Christmas episode… here’s the link:

https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-Christmas-Rabbit-Hole-e1seuic

What are some of your favorite "sad" Christmas songs?

Many of our most beloved secular and sacred carols have sorrowful connotations intrinsically wrapped up inside them.

19/12/2022

Joe and Chris head back down the Rabbit Hole to discuss some of the movies, music and television that has been helping them get into the Christmas spirit this year! From new streaming releases like A Christmas Story Christmas & The Santa Clauses to “classics” like Die Hard & The Star Wars Holiday Special, the guys cover a lot of ground in this Holiday themed episode. Chris also shares some of his recent Christmas-related projects, including an article on sad Christmas songs. Plus a special Holiday Edition of Delusions of Grandeur!

Listen now: https://anchor.fm/nostalgic-future/episodes/Our-Christmas-Rabbit-Hole-e1seuic

09/12/2022

If you haven’t heard it out already, check out our Christmas episode with guest Liberty Devitto! Liberty discusses his brand new children’s book— Love Santa Claus: A humble-hearted Christmas story— which just released from Imagine & Wonder Publishers. We also talk about his years drumming with Billy Joel, his band The Lords of 52nd Street and he shares some of his favorite holiday traditions! Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000588833011

05/12/2022

For Nostalgic Future's first ever Christmas special, Joe & Chris are joined by guest Liberty Devitto! Liberty is best known for his 30-year stint as Billy Joel’s drummer, during which they recorded dozens of hit songs together. He recently released his first children's book entitled "Love, Santa Claus: A humble-hearted Christmas story". He joins the guys to discuss the book and to share some great stories about his decades in the music business— including his brush with a Beatle! Plus, in a special Christmas edition of Nostalgic Obsessions, Liberty shares some of his favorite Holiday memories!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000588833011

28/11/2022

Joe & Chris take another trip down the Rabbit Hole to discuss movie scores and the music of John Williams. Chris talks about his lifelong appreciation for the 90 year-old composer and shares some podcasts & YouTube videos that have helped him dig deeper into Williams's work. The conversation then moves onto modern music and they discuss whether or not they still find themselves becoming "fans" of newer artists. Plus, they dig into the listener mailbag!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000587720799

21/11/2022

The guys head back down the Rabbit Hole to discuss Joe's triumphant return to the movie theater! He shares his experience seeing one of his all-time favorite concert films— Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium— and the movie Avatar, which both he and Chris have some strong opinions about. Plus, in a new segment, they pay tribute to Kevin Conroy, the legendary voice of Batman who recently passed away.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000586987286

31/10/2022

On this special Halloween episode, Joe and Chris tackle their lack of horror movie experience by watching two 80's horror classics: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Poltergeist. Along the way, they discuss other horror films— as well as some of the more terrifying movies they've seen that aren't necessarily part of the "Horror" genre. Plus, an "In the News" update and our "Listener Mailbag".

Listen Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgic-future/id1618696268?i=1000584507478

30/10/2022

Nostalgic Future returns this Monday October 31st with a special Halloween episode! We watched a couple scary movies that our moms never would have approved of when we were kids— and we’re gonna tell you all about it! Don’t miss it 👻