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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 1H 20M

Ep. 2: Revenge of the Nerds — The Original Underdog Comedy

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Ep. 2: Revenge of the NerdsA.C. and Jose continue Hitting Rewind with the #1 draft pick — the 1984 cult classic Revenge of the Nerds.In this episode, the guys revisit the movies that raised them, breaking down what still holds up, what hasn't aged as well, and why this one has stuck with them since childhood. They dig into the underdog theme, pay tribute to the late Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, and relive favorite scenes — from the Tri-Lambda party to the Greek Games to that unforgettable final pep rally speech.In this episode:01:25 – Why A.C. drafted Revenge of the Nerds03:54 – Remembering Robert Carradine & Donald Gibb11:06 – The Good, the Bad, and the Rewind23:47 – Top 4 Scenes: Tri-Lambda party, house montage, Greek Games, talent show35:06 – Coach's locker room speech40:01 – Final pep rally & nerd speech54:30 – Blockbuster Backroom: behind-the-scenes trivia01:00:01 – Back to the Writers' Room01:07:09 – MV3 & final categoriesComing up in Ep. 3: Point Break heads to the 90s as Jose's first pick.Subscribe and rate the show five stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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