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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2025 · 1H 30M

134.✈️ Con Air (1997) w/ Sleevie G

from The Nostalgia Test Podcast · host Dan Dissinger & Manny Coelho

Dan & Manny welcome Sleevie G to put the 1997 Nicolas Cage classic Con Air to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  ”[Con Air] is a movie about a one man's journey to find a syringe and be a terrible father.” -Dan Dissinger Settle in everyone because this episode is full of tangents, hilarious hot takes, a ton of Nick Cage confusion, and as many plot holes as Con Air. Basically, if this is your first hang with The Nostalgia Test Podcast, "Hold on to your butts." Dan, Manny, & Gomez try to figure out where Cage bought this bunny for his kid, was his prison sentence to harsh, the insane characters in this movie, if Steve Buscemi's character was crazy or not, if he killed that little girl, and is Con Air and Armageddon a shared universe, and so much more.  Plus, find out the celebrity that's banned for life from the Sleevie G Show.  Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts about this episode & we'll shout you out on a future episode.    WATCH Ep.134 on YouTube!     The Sleevie G show is show that is fun and has a little big of everything sports music moviesvideo games raising awareness, i have a show for everyone !! Hit that Linktr.ee/sleevieg79  Sleevie G Show Podcast   https://sleeviegpodcasts.com/  https://linktr.ee/sleevieg79  https://www.unfpod.com/  https://www.radiogardenstate.com/         APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:55 Gomez's Podcast Journey 09:42 Discussing Con Air 09:52 Con Air Cast and Production 13:41 Plot and Characters Analysis 14:24 Nicolas Cage's Performance 29:35 Action Scenes and Special Effects 46:57 John Cusack's Character and the Stingray Corvette 47:35 The Tea Party Scene Analysis 49:14 Steve Buscemi's Character and Armageddon Theory 51:55 Landing in Vegas and the Aftermath 53:06 Debating the Movie's Plot Holes 01:07:09 Does Con Air Pass the Nostalgia Test? 01:07:58 Ben Affleck and Other Movie Critiques 01:22:22 Nicolas Cage's Best Roles 01:25:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES: (coming soon)     Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at [email protected] or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | TikTok | 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 Sleevie G to put the 1997 Nicolas Cage classic Con Air to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  ”[Con Air] is a movie about a one man’s journey to find a syringe and be a terrible father.” -Dan Dissinger Settle in everyone because this episode is full of tangents, hilarious hot takes, a ton of Nick Cage confusion, and as many plot holes as Con Air. Basically, if this is your first hang with The Nostalgia Test Podcast, ”Hold on to your butts.” Dan, Manny, & Gomez try to figure out where Cage bought this bunny for his kid, was his prison sentence to harsh, the insane characters in this movie, if Steve Buscemi’s character was crazy or not, if he killed that little girl, and is Con Air and Armageddon a shared universe, and so much more.  Plus, find out the celebrity that’s banned for life from the Sleevie G Show.  Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts about this episode & we’ll shout you out on a future episode.  APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:55 Gomez’s Podcast Journey 09:42 Discussing Con Air 09:52 Con Air Cast and Production 13:41 Plot and Characters Analysis 14:24 Nicolas Cage’s Performance 29:35 Action Scenes and Special Effects 46:57 John Cusack’s Character and the Stingray Corvette 47:35 The Tea Party Scene Analysis 49:14 Steve Buscemi’s Character and Armageddon Theory 51:55 Landing in Vegas and the Aftermath 53:06 Debating the Movie’s Plot Holes 01:07:09 Does Con Air Pass the Nostalgia Test? 01:07:58 Ben Affleck and Other Movie Critiques 01:22:22 Nicolas Cage’s Best Roles 01:25:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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