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Is It Still Good?
by Is It Still Good?
Two grown up film students who hate growing up look back upon the culture of our youth and ask ourselves, "is it still good?"
Episodes
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SEASON 2: Episode 45 - Korn's Follow the Leader
Welcome to Season 2! The film students who refuse to grow up are BACK with their good friend Colby McCollough to discuss Korn's 1998 multiplatinum hit "Follow The Leader." Remember Korn? Not the food, the band. They were the first band to EVER have a music video be "retired" on MTV's TRL. They…
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Episode 44 - 2001 Summer Movie Season: The Fast and the Furious vs Dr. Dolittle 2
We live our lives a quarter mile at a time which is why we're thrilled to put the pedal to the metal this week and discuss Point Break 2 --er, The Fast and the Furious. In honor of the film turning 20 this week (and F9 hitting theaters) we discuss why the original works so well, Vin Diesel & Paul...
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Episode 43 - 2001 Summer Movie Season: Shrek vs Angel Eyes
Our 2001 Summer Movie Season Counter Programming Wars continues. In one corner, we have Shrek. You know this movie, you've seen this movie, you probably loved this movie when you were 12. But how does it hold up 20 years later? In the other corner we have Angel Eyes, a Jennifer Lopez cop drama…
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Episode 42 - Sum 41's All Killer No Filler
We don't wanna waste your time, pretending that this album is actually better than it is This week we welcome back The Nicks to review Sum 41's 20-year-old firstborn, All Killer No Filler. We discuss the influence of "Fat Lip" and why it still rules - and why the rest of the album never quite...
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Episode 41 - 2001 Summer Movie Season: The Mummy Returns vs A Knight's Tale
Our 2001 Summer Movie Season Counter Programming Wars begins. In one corner, we have The Mummy Returns. A big hit sequel to a big hit remake, Brendan Fraser leads a charismatic cast through London, the desert, and the jungle as the mummy... returns. In the other corner, we have A Knight's Tale, a...
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Episode 40 - Memento
As tempted as we are to write this description backwards, we'll spare you in the incomprehensible writing and keep it simple. This week we finally get some professional-sounding audio (yay!) and talk Christopher Nolan's sophomore feature, MEMENTO. Released 20 years ago this past March, we get…
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Episode 39 - Lizzie McGuire
“if you believe....that Lizzie is still good.... we don’t got a picture perfect plan!” Join us this week as we head back to the prime Disney Channel days with Lizzie, Gordo & Miranda and discuss the seminal TV hit, “Lizzie McGuire”. We discuss what made this show click, why TV is so different…
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Episode 38 - Mountain Dew Code Red
Dew something different this week and listen to us chat about the most unhealthy soda approved by the FDA*, Mountain Dew Code Red. We chat about how illicit Dewing the Dew was as kids, Seth Rogen's weed company Houseplant, Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Twist and diversity (or lack-thereof) in college. *not…
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Episode 37 - The Full Monty (w/Matt O'Leary
You can leave your hat on for this one! This week we travel back to Sheffield, England in 1997 to rediscover the now-certified classic, The Full Monty. Our good friend (and non-accented Brit) Matt O'Leary joins us to discuss why this film was on such heavy rotation in his home when he was 11…
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Episode 36 - Jennifer Lopez's J.Lo
Our love for Jennifer Lopez might cost more than we expected it to, as our affinity for the age-defying diva is tested this week while revisiting her 20-year-old sophomore album, “J.Lo.” We do a deep dive into hits like “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, “Play” and “I’m Real - Murder Remix” while going…
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Episode 35 - Counter Programming: Saving Silverman and Hannibal
Welcome to a weekend at the movies…20 years ago. This week, we partake in a little counter programming and revisit two films that both opened on February 9th, 2001 - SAVING SILVERMAN and HANNIBAL. Saving Silverman’s demographic was quite literally us when it came out. Hannibal’s was the opposite,...
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Episode 34 - Doritos 3D
We enter another dimension this week as 3D Doritos make a tasty comeback for the first time in many many years. Flat McConaughey introduces us to the brand new flavors and opens up a wild chat, ranging from our favorite chips to the time Andrew was almost fired from an internship on an MTV show...
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Episode 33 - Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans
"George had a bogey-flavored one once.” Immortal words spoken by the one & only Ron Weasely, and echoed on our show today as we chow down on Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans. In between dry heaves of swallowing rotten egg- and earthworm-flavored ones, we discuss the mythology of Bertie Bott…
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Episode 32 - Daft Punk's Discovery
Harder Better Faster Stronger OR Softer Worse Slower Weaker? For episode 32, we listen to Daft Punk’s Discovery in full, an album hailed as a masterpiece by many that turns 20 this year. Bear went the extra mile and watched the album’s companion film, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret…
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Episode 31 - The 2001 Presidential Inauguration
Oh say, can you see, that Inaugurations…are kinda boring? This week, we travel back 20 years to revisit Bush’s Inauguration in glorious standard definition. While we observed that not a ton has changed with these events, enough differences were present during Biden’s inauguration to give one some...
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Episode 30 - Apple Sauce
Criss Cross Apple Sauce indeed. This week, we revisit apple sauce and discuss our histories with the OG baby food. We also get into why it’s good with items like pork and latkes, texture vs flavor, Gogurt, and, somehow, Tom Cruise. This episode is not sponsored by Mott’s. SUBSCRIBE on APPLE:...
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Episode 29 - 2020 and the Coup on Capitol Hill
It's 2021, and our government was just almost overthrown. Needless to say, we have a lot to say about it. In addition, we also talk about our personal 2020s. Even though the year was objectively terrible, we were still able to develop new hobbies, deepen our relationships, and consume more…
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Episode 28 - Christmas Movies: Eyes Wide Shut
The holidays are very nearly over, so join the guys as they wrap up (pun very much intended) their Christmas Movies and Christmas Cocktails series with the ultimate adult Christmas movie, Eyes Wide Shut. Stanley Kubrick’s last film was criminally misunderstood when it was first released in 1999,...
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Episode 27 - Christmas Movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (w/ Kahlil Maskati)
Merry Christmas Eve eve! Relax by the fire with your favorite nostalgia geeks as they discuss the the the…THE GRINCH! Bear and Andrew welcome dear friend Kahlil Maskati back to the show to chop it up about the 2000 Jim Carrey Christmas staple. They have a blast chatting about the…
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Episode 26 - Christmas Movies: Home Alone 2 Lost in New York (w/ Biniam Bizuneh)
Welcome back ya filthy animals. The guys discuss Home Alone 2 this week with their pal, Biniam Bizuneh. You may recognize Biniam from his successful stand-up career or hilarious viral sketches like “An Antidepressant Ad for Black People." But what you may not know about Biniam is that he spent…
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Episode 25 - Christmas Movies: Home Alone (w/ Michael Vlamis)
We’re back with another edition of Christmas Movies and Christmas Cocktails, and this one is a special one. For the guys' 25th (!) episode, they welcome actor, writer, and Chicago hunk Michael Vlamis to the show to discuss the Chicago Christmas classic Home Alone. You may know Michael Vlamis from...
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Episode 24 - Christmas Movies: Black Christmas (1974)
Ho ho DEAD! For the first week of their Christmas Movies series, Bear and Andrew discuss the cult classic Black Christmas (the original from 1974, not the remake you figgy puddings.) They chat about whether or not this holiday horror hybrid belongs in your Christmas (or Halloween) staple, why…
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Episode 23 - Blackout Wednesday
Bottoms up! Join Bear and Andrew for a drink or four as they get a little drunk and discuss Blackout Wednesday, AKA The Wednesday Night Before Thanksgiving When Everyone Goes to the Bars. The guys take shots and shotgun beers safely at home this year and reminisce about Blackout Wednesdays past,...
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: FARGO (1996)
*An EMERGENCY EPISODE is when the guys happen to revisit the same thing at the same time and NEED to talk about it, whether it’s good, bad or somewhere in between.* The guys get Minnesota Nice in their FIRST EVER Emergency Episode to discuss the Coen Brothers’ 1996 classic, Fargo, which they both...
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Episode 22 - Thanksgiving Sides: Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potatoes, pecans, marshmallows, oh my! Thanksgiving sides are back with a vengeance this week, as the guys chow down (reluctantly) on some homemade Sweet Potato Casserole. While they attempt to stomach this side dish-that-is-really-a-dessert, they discuss its problematic origins, the…
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Episode 21 - Thanksgiving Sides: Cranberry Sauce
Gobble Gobble! After a two week vacation that involved zero actual vacation, the boys are back to discuss Thanksgiving side dishes. Up first: cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce didn’t really pop until the 1940s, but Bear and Andrew argue that it may be the most necessary side of all. They eat...
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Episode 20 - Misery and The Monster Mash
Double double, toil and not a lot of trouble but hey we had to rhyme right? LOL! For episode 20 - and the final episode of the Halloween-themed month - you get two for the price of none. To start, the guys listen to "The Monster Mash" live on air in full for the first time in maybe ever. They...
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Episode 19 - Pumpkin Carving
Jack of the Lanterns, unite! See if the boys have the right tools for the job as they carve pumpkins for week three of our special Halloween-themed month. Bear and Andrew put their artistic skills to the test, and along the way discuss balding, Mischief Night, and the universal accessibility of...
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Episode 18 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare
“We're your boyfriends now, Nancy!” Week two of the show’s Halloween month sees the guys discuss the underrated 1994 horror film Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, which turns 26 years old TODAY. They dive into the meta aspects of the movie, Freddy Krueger’s terrifying appearance, and seven-year-old…
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Episode 17 - Halloween Candy Extravaganza
Break out the Tums and prepare the ginger ale. For week one of IS IT STILL GOOD'S special Halloween-themed month, Andrew and Bear consume more Halloween candy than any 32-year-old should. But these are tough times, so cut them some slack. Tummys were definitely harmed during the recording of this...
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Episode 16 - Deftones' White Pony
And I watched you chaaaaaange... into a Deftones fan? Bear and Andrew welcome back The Nicks to the podcast to discuss the Deftones' 20-year-old certified metal classic, White Pony. One of the Nicks started off listening to White Pony as a hater. But now... well, we'll let you listen to find out....
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Episode 15 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Grumble, Grumble! Join the guys and their old friend Adzio Czerski as they (finally) discuss a video game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Spoiler alert: Andrew has never played this game, but Bear and Adzio played it religiously as kids, and spent the last month playing it again - one of...
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Episode 14 - Coldplay's Parachutes
Look at the stars, look how they shine fooor Bear. Andrew and special guest Taylor Turner subject a grumpy Bear to Coldplay's 20-year-old classic Parachutes. They also discuss Limp Bizkit, Korn, and other metal music. Trust us, it'll make sense when you listen. Viva la Coldplay! DISCLAIMER: There...
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Episode 13 - Eggo Waffles
Leggo our Eggos! Have breakfast with the boys as they chow down on Eggo Waffles for the first time in almost 20 years and discuss everything from artificial syrup, smoking meats, and smoking weed. This one'll bring you back! Bon Appétit! SUBSCRIBE on APPLE:...
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Episode 12 - Billy Madison
Man we’re glad we called that guy. The guys welcome good friend Oren Peleg to the show today to discuss Adam Sandler’s first starring vehicle, Billy Madison. An interesting debate ensues about whether or not kids today would like the movie, as well as how necessary the “Sandler Voice” is to the...
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Episode 11 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
If the apocalypse comes, beep us. For episode 11, Bear and Andrew are introduced - for the first time ever - to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with the help of their friend and Buffy superfan, Rhenna Sorenson. Rheanna talks about what it was like discovering Joss Whedon’s classic at the ripe age of...
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Episode 10 - Space Jam
Everybody grow up, it’s time to Jam now. For episode 10, Bear and Andrew welcome Aaron Lamarr Burleson and Elizabeth Franco to revisit the Michael Jordan/Looney Tunes movie/endorsement/big long commercial, Space Jam. Aaron is an accomplished writer & actor who is an alumni of the Sundance…
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Episode 9 - Enema of the State
What's our age again? Bear and Andrew return to their insubordinate adolescence and revisit blink-182's classic third album, Enema of the State, for episode 9. They are joined by their two good friends - and SoCal natives who know all things blink - Nick Stilwell and Nick Coll. The boys discuss...
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Episode 8 - Cadet Kelly
At ease, Hilary Duff fans. This week on another fun chat, the guys welcome multihyphenate Ansley Gordon to discuss one of her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies - and Hilary Duff’s first starring role - Cadet Kelly. Ansley talks about how Cadet Kelly influenced her taste in the films she...
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Episode 7 - Josie and the Pussycats
It took way more than six whole hours and five long days since the release of Josie and the Pussycats for Bear and Andrew to finally see the film about the punk rock prom queen and her rock star friends. On this detailed, layered and enjoyable episode, the guys welcome their second guest, the...
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Episode 6 - Unsolved Mysteries
This week, the guys solve the unsolved mystery of whether or not Unsolved Mysteries holds up like it did when they were kids - specifically Bear, who grew up being terrified by it on a weekly basis. And yes, Andrew is still on his dumb cleanse; the only mystery there is why in the hell he’s still...
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Episode 5 - Goosebumps
Reader beware! Seriously. Beware of Goosebumps if you’re over the age of 12. The guys discuss the classic RL Stine book series for kids and how it’s the prime example of what this podcast is all about. Plus, Andrew reveals that he’s doing a health cleanse, which is almost as horrifying as a...
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Episode 4 - Pajama Day
Bedtime! Or is it!? This week, the boys get comfortable(-ish) in their PJs and have a Pajama Day. This leads to a surprisingly thoughtful & personal discussion on puberty, mental health, and how pajamas make you feel as an adult versus as a kid. Don’t miss it!
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Episode 3 - A Goofy Movie
A-hyuck! In episode three, the boys are joined by avowed A Goofy Movie aficionado Kahlil Maskati, who has ranked this Disney cult-classic as his number six favorite film of all time. Gorsh! We discuss our favorite moments from the film, what in the hell Goofy is, and whether or not those FBI...
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Episode 2 - Happy Meals
Ba ba ba ba ba… are we still loving’ it? You’ll find out as Bear and Carter dig into their first Happy Meals since the 90s, live on air. We discuss the history of the Happy meal, the nutrition facts past and present, our own childhood experiences at Mickey D’s, and yes, of course, the toys. Those...
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Episode 1 - Hide and Seek
The boys count to 100 and play a classic game of hide and seek. We also discuss the history of the game, both worldwide and personal, as well as the Italian world hide and seek championship. We actually did play a couple rounds of real hide and seek as adults for this episode. Results were mixed!...
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