152. Back to the Future (1985) w/ The Fandalorians

Dan, Manny, & Billy invited The Fandalorians to put the 1985 Sci-fi/Comedy classic to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “We are making a lot of dark backstories to this movie.” -Mr. McDonald We had so much fun with the guys from The Fandalorians on this episode digging into all the ins and outs, the conspiracy theories, and our memories of Back to the Future. It’s just six dudes from Long Island trying to answer some really important questions like how the hell did Marty meet Doc Brown, is this better time traveling than Bill & Ted’s, the confusing family dynamics between Marty and his family and Lorraine (Lea Thompson) and her family, Billy Zane, why would the time lines change this way in the end, and can we figure out what’s up with Mount Airey Lodge and The Commack Motor Inn. Seriously though, this is one of our favorite conversations and we’re so grateful for the guys of The Fandalorians for coming on and being part of the Nostalgia Test chaos.   Email us ([email protected]) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode or anything else nostalgic on your mind and we'll read it for next time on the pod!   By day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. G. are dedicated educators shaping young minds. By night, they become The Fandalorians—diving into movies, TV, sports, comics, and everything pop culture… with plenty of laughs, hot takes, and relentless trolling of each other along the way. It’s Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night—where fandom meets faculty lounge, and no opinion is safe.   https://linktr.ee/thefandalorianspod       APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup 01:11 Welcoming the Guests 01:48 Mount Airy Lodge Anecdote 03:13 Introducing the Fan DeLorean 06:23 Back to the Future: Initial Thoughts 09:37 Memories and First Impressions 19:20 Time Travel and Plot Holes 35:12 Marty's Family Dynamics 43:58 Analyzing the Timeline: When Did It Happen? 44:45 The Creepy Kid and the Neighbors 45:09 The Pants Mystery: How Did They Come Off? 46:10 Dark Backstories and Theories 46:58 Graffiti and Budget Trivia 47:52 Billy Zane and Casting Choices 48:43 Biff's Transformation and Timeline Changes 54:09 Doc's Plan and Time Travel Mechanics 57:07 Marty's Selfishness and Rock 'n' Roll 59:11 The Future and Family Dynamics 01:03:53 Theories and What-If Scenarios 01:10:47 Rick and Morty Connections 01:20:11 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at [email protected] or fill out the form at this link. 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