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Escape The Tapes

 Escape The Tapes is your new favorite rewind button! Join best friends Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn as they dive headfirst into the dusty, glorious, and occasionally ridiculous world of old films, forgotten VHS gems, scratched-up DVDs, and vintage media madness. Each episode, they crack open a relic from their past and attempt to escape its cinematic clutches. Fair warning: things might get a little off topic, mildly unhinged, and dangerously nostalgic. From cult classics to “how did this get made?” disasters, no tape (or disc) is safe. Pop some popcorn, press play, and embrace the chaos with Escape The Tapes.

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    TT- Ep 17: Remake Rushmore

    We choose 4 movies each that we would remake should we have the power (or money): a classic, a deep cut, something within the last 10 years, and something little us would like done.

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    TT- Ep 16: SUMMERWEEN PT 2 (ft Drew & Allisha)

    Summer heat. Slashings. Questionable bodies of water. And all the hot blood smells you can stand. Drew and Allisha join us as we each discuss our top 3 summerween flicks!Drew's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horror_with_an_accent?_r=1&_t=ZT-973ZQcbW9xGSupport the show

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    Ep 60: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

    Anniversary episode for the beloved Disney classic based on the 1831 Victor Hugo gothic novel! We talk cast swaps, the hellfire rule, and making your attraction everyone else's issue.Support the show

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    Ep 59: Fear (1996)

    Fear’s 30th anniversary episode! We talk slut shaming, rollercoasters, a perilous relationship between a grown man and literal child, daddy issues, and pretty much everything in between. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 15: ERIC MILLER JOINS US

    The man, the myth, the legend who wears many hats and has too many hands in the fire. Eric Miller joins as we talk screenwriting, movies that we'd love to see made, the "I never said it was good, I said I liked it", and every unhinged thing we can legally post in between. Find him at:https://www.ericmillerwrites.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ragingericSupport the show

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    Ep 58: Flubber (1997) HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!!!

    Doing a birthday episode with one of the homies. We talk gelatinous creatures, kinetic energy, the implications of standing the hell up in relationships, and good conquering evil. Support the show

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    Ep 57: Stand By Me (1986) 40th Anniversary

    Just boys being boys in the late 50’s. A heartwarming (and a wee depressing) coming of age inspired by the Stephen King novella “The Body” Support the show

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    TT- Ep 14: Marvel Retrospective

    In this retrospective, we cover one of the greatest comic book movies of all time, and also Blade II. Spider-Man 2 will forever be in our hearts, loins, and thoughts. Support the show

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    BONUS Ep: Friday the 13th (1980)

    Celebrating a Friday the 13th the only way we legally know how- with Jason Voorhees (and in this one, his vengeful mommy)Support the show

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    Ep 56: SCREAM (1996) 30th Anniversary!

    The franchise that started it all Support the show

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    BONUS Ep: The Fly (1986) ((Happy Valentine's Day))

    We go fully unhinged for a tragic love tale. Are we human? Or are we partly genomed insect? Join us and find out Support the show

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    TT- Ep 13: HEARTSTOPPERS: Mt Rushmore Rom-Coms

    You know the drill- we go over our top rom-coms via presidential ranking, we go over our honorable mentions, we get silly goofy, and we make you feel the LOVE. Support the show

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    Ep 55: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

    Our first official movie of the year is an Indiana Jones adventure directed by Steven Spielberg. We love action, we love adventure, we love our witty Indy, and we HATE Nazis. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 12: HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ✨

    Going over 2025's least favorites, most favorites, and honorable mentions in terms of movies. We discuss our goals for 2026, and we have maybe unhinged thoughts about where we'd like to be. Support the show

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    Ep 54: A Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

    We love the discourse on if this is a Christmas movie, we love the actors, and we love the Bone Daddy™️. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 11: Today's Vamps

    Going over vampire media and ranking our favorites from the 2010's and 2020's!Support the show

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    Ep 53: VAMPIRES!!! PT.2

    Throwing it back to the 80’s with some fun vampire picks! We’ve got Fright Night (1985) and The Lost Boys (1987). Once again.. Blade is mentioned Support the show

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    TT- Ep 10: Casper (1995)

    Wishing Casper, the Harvey duo, and those terrible uncles three a happy thirtieth anniversary!Support the show

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    Ep 52: VAMPIRES!!! PT.1

    Kicking off the official Halloween season with some childhood bloodsucking friends. We have Scooby Doo and the Legend of the Vampire (2003) as our first pick and The Little Vampire (2000) following up. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 9: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island/Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (ft. Andrew)

    Zoinks! It’s the podcasters! And their friend Andrew! This episode, the Mystery Machine definitely found more chaos than masked men in costume. There are laughs, there are songs, and we go over arguably the top 2 Scooby-Doo movies of all time on an incredibly unhinged, beginner horror ride for the ages. Support the show

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    Ep 51: House Of Wax (2005)

    For the 20th anniversary of this movie, we rate our favorite kills, discuss the torture porn aspect of it all; and excitedly cheer on Paris Hilton. We also try to bring logic, meaning, and additional concerns to something that was already set in stone. Support the show

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    Ep 50: Jennifer's Body (2009)

    Happy two years of the podcast! Join us as we go over the ICONIC Jennifer Check, her girl Needy, the sexualization of Megan Fox, the height of power, bad people making great art, and the implications of homoeroticism once again.Support the show

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    Ep 49: X2: X-MEN United (2003)

    We swan dive into the 2003 sequel that took the X-Men to a  blockbuster powerhouse. We’ll talk about Nightcrawler’s unforgettable White House attack, Charles being manipulated by a little boy, Jean Grey’s ominous transformation, and why this movie still holds up as one of the best superhero sequels ever.Support the show

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    TT-Ep 8: Corpse Bride (2005)

    An entire episode of Brittany's accidental one woman show devoted to the 20th anniversary of this Tim Burton classic.Support the show

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    Ep 48: Urban Legends (1998)

    Scream rip-offs showing us the absolute dumbest ways to die disguised as urban legends, tiny fun facts, and anecdotes, oh my!  Support the show

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    TT-Ep 7: Days of Thunder(1990) & F1(2025)

    We put the pedal to the metal this week with Days of Thunder and the brand‑new F1 movie. Join us as we talk racing legends, 90s Tom Cruise energy, romantic subplots that don’t make sense, and whether we’d survive one lap in an F1 car (we wouldn’t). Support the show

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    Ep 47: Daredevil (2003)

    What happens when you mix Catholic guilt, red leather, and a soundtrack that screams Hot Topic 2003? You get Daredevil. This week we revisit Ben Affleck’s most cursed my lived-in role, Jennifer Garner’s Elektric nachos, and Colin Farrell’s potential forehead stamp. Confession booth’s open. Let’s talk.Support the show

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    TT- Ep 6: SUMMERWEEN (ft. The Duffers)

    Sun’s out, knives out.We’re blending sweat and scares in this cursed cocktail of summer horror, Halloween nostalgia, and deeply unhinged seasonal confusion. Join us for Summerween—where the vibes are haunted, the outfits are questionable, and the AC better be on full blast.Expect: slasher recs, spooky beach chaos, and enough horror tropes to summon something from the deep end.Support the show

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    Ep 46: Wild Wild West (1999)

    Saddle up, folks — this week we’re diving spurs-first into Wild Wild West (1999), where cowboy hats, steam-powered nonsense, and giant robotic spiders collide in a fever dream of late-90s chaos. We unpack the camp, the cringe, the one liners, and the cinematic choices that made this movie a head-scratcher and a cult classic all in one. Plus: Kenneth Branagh’s accent, Will Smith’s charm, and saloon-style side-eyes.Support the show

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    TT-Ep 5: I'm Going to Steal the Declaration of Independence Day (Patriotic Picks)

    This week, we're serving a double dose of patriotic chaos with two American classics- Independence Day (ID4) , and National Treasure. We're talking Jeff Goldblum's fine scientist self, the wrong Mr. Bean™️, and what patriotism means in our studio. Grab a sparkler and a Capri-Sun -- this episode has explosions, is chaotic, and is potentially monitored by the FBI.Support the show

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    Ep 45: Sleepaway Camp (1983) ft. Tessa & Trenton!

    Pack your bags and your trauma- we’re going to camp! We are joined by Weekend Forever alums Tessa and Trenton to go over the teenage slasher cult classic while also going over dubious mustaches, moral killings, and transgender by force icons. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 4: Hell Yeah Pixar! (Top 3 Pixar Picks) ft. Andrew

    We have summoned a friend into the studio (and emotional trenches) to reveal our top 3 Pixar picks and an honorable mention. Mostly a fever dream with shared picks, separate languages, and laughter-induced tears. Support the show

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    Ep 44: A Bug's Life (1998) ft. Andrew

    Tiny bugs. Big drama. Questionable accents. In this episode, we get aggressively into A Bug’s Life—Pixar’s bug-powered fever dream with many a tangent. There’s mutiny. There’s sabotage. There’s a caterpillar who fully believes he’s God’s favorite. Honestly? Same. Support the show

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    BONUS Ep: Friday The 13th - Jason Lives (1986)

    Jason’s 79th birthday episode. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 3: Slumber Party Picks

    Zero sleep, the grazing board of your dreams, and a movie lineup from both past and present that will make you so content with the state of your life for once. Welcome to our slumber party picks episode 📼🛌👯✨Support the show

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    Ep 43: X-MEN (2000)

    Trench coats, daddy issues, superpowers, and a whole lot of thirst- this movie has it all. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 2: Victorian Romance

    In this episode, we explore the dark, decadent beauty of Crimson Peak, a gothic tale of haunted hearts and secrets buried beneath red clay, and Tarzan, the wild, sweeping adventure of a man raised by apes and the fiercely intelligent woman who tames his heart. From corsets to candlelight, we unravel how these stories reflect the era’s obsession with repressed emotions, exoticism, and the untamed power of love. Victorian romance was never just about courtship—it was about survival, surrender, and the sublime.Support the show

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    Ep 42: Blade (1998)

    RETIRED??? We think not. Let’s dive into the hero who embraces the anti-hero vibe completely. Support the show

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    TT- Ep 1: Good For Her pt.2 (ft. Drew)

    Second installment of our “Good for Her” series with a pick by each of us (including our esteemed guest, Drew). Support the show

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    TT- Ep 0: TODAY'S TAPES!!!!

    Hooray for our new pet project! Support the show

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    Ep 41: My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) ft. Drew

    We are joined by our good friend Drew, aka @horror_with_an_accent to go over how we all missed getting to see the sequel of the OG My Bloody Valentine in theaters, as well as seeing it in 3D. There are comparisons, there are banjos, and there’s a new idea that Jason Blum better not steal without compensation. Support the show

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    Ep 40: Fantastic Four (2005)

    Pre-MCU superheroes with a literal villainous ex-fiancée, a little bit of lazy, and a whole lot of silly. Support the show

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    Ep 39: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

    Thomas’s second favorite movie of all time. We talk adventure, effects, and homages to the future. Support the show

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    Ep 38: Pride & Prejudice (2005)

    A very near biblically accurate rendition of the 1813 novel, we go over the highs and the extremely low lows (the cringe, if you will) of this gorgeous film. Support the show

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    Ep 37: End Of Days (1999)

    Catholicism, a REALLY cool devil, a 27 year old who is just a girl, and the ball dropping into a new yearSupport the show

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    Ep 36: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

    Ghosts of Christmas three, Tiny Tim, slightly odd Jamaican accents, and the spirit of being better for your fellow humans. All with mostly felt friendsSupport the show

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    Ep 35: Black Christmas (2006)

    Creative kills, homages, and tons of holiday cheer. This remake truly drives herself Support the show

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    BONUS Ep: Jason X (2001)

    Celebrating Friday the 13th the only way we know how- with Jason Voorhees. Jason in space is almost a diabolically hilarious take on a franchise. Support the show

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    Ep 34: Addams Family Values (1993)

    Mayhem, mischief, murder, and the Addams family with all their values. Support the show

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    Ep 33: SPIDER-MAN (2002)

    We open on a truly iconic song. Spider-Man is quotable, real, dramatic, and everything we could have possibly asked for in the early 2000’s. Support the show

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Escape The Tapes is your new favorite rewind button! Join best friends Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn as they dive headfirst into the dusty, glorious, and occasionally ridiculous world of old films, forgotten VHS gems, scratched-up DVDs, and vintage media madness. Each episode, they crack open a relic from their past and attempt to escape its cinematic clutches. Fair warning: things might get a little off topic, mildly unhinged, and dangerously nostalgic. From cult classics to “how did this get made?” disasters, no tape (or disc) is safe. Pop some popcorn, press play, and embrace the chaos with Escape The Tapes.

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Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn

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 Escape The Tapes is your new favorite rewind button! Join best friends Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn as they dive headfirst into the dusty, glorious, and occasionally ridiculous world of old films, forgotten VHS gems, scratched-up DVDs, and vintage media madness. Each episode, they crack open a...

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Escape The Tapes is created and hosted by Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn.
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