138. Freaky Friday (2003)

Dan, Manny, & NEW cohost longtime friend Billy D'Elia put the 2003 Lindsay Lohan Jamie Lee Curtis switcheroo comedy classic Freaky Friday to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I was like, why is Dan making us watch  this?” -Manny Coelho  The boys introduce their new cohost, longtime friend Billy D'Elia to the Nostalgia Test family! Billy is ready to put pop culture's past to the ultimate test! Dan, Manny, & Billy explore the chaos that's Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They try comprehend why Hollywood is obsessed with body-switch movies, the 2000s', how Lindsay Lohan's character is basically Avril Lavigne, and the insane plot of Freaky Friday. Then they talk about the cultural context of the movie, Chad Michael Murray's hair, if the mother of the Chinese food restaurant should be arrested for making these body swap fortune cookies, the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday, and they  debate whether the classic film passes the nostalgia test. The Nostalgia Test Podcast is nothing without its tangents. The boys go down a deep Kevin Bacon tangent, the horror of the movie Groundhog Day, and Chinese food restaurants.  Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts and opinions on Freaky Friday and what your thoughts about the upcoming sequel, and we'll talk about them on a future episode.   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcements  02:15 Discussing Switcheroo Movies  04:07 Lindsay Lohan's Career Highlights  06:27 Freaky Friday: The Plot and Characters  09:01 Analyzing the Switch Mechanism  22:28 Cultural and Setting Observations  29:55 Sibling Dynamics and Relatable Moments  30:49 Nostalgia and Time Capsules  31:12 Documentaries and Scams  31:58 Funny Moments and Characters  32:59 Groundhog Day Theory  34:30 Behind the Scenes Trivia  40:36 Nostalgia Test Results  43:16 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts    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 | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | 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