That Aged Well
by That Aged Well Podcast | 80s & 90s Movies
Feel conflicted about those 80s movies and 90s movies you loved as a kid? Let Paul and Erika guide you through all that beloved garbage we watched...after all, nostalgia is more fun when you aren't the only one embarrassed by it. Come dive into yesterday's pop culture today (and connect with the show on Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads)!
Episodes
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Friday the 13th (1980) - POV Shots, American Originals & an Innovator in the Form
Are you watching Linda Cardellini in Crystal Lake and wondering what the heck is going on? Paul and Erika are here to take you through the movie to which that tv series is a prequel (did you follow that?). That Aged Well is finishing out Spooky October by taking you through the horror classic...
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That Aged Well Interviews: Tara Jabbari
We know y’all love Spooky October, so we’re dropping a bonus episode this Friday…and it’s only half an episode! You can listen to the first half of our conversation with Tara Jabbari of MediaMaker Spotlight over on their feed, then come back here and listen to us continue talking all about horror...
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Alien (1979) - Pacing, Space Underwear & a Cattle Prod
How have we not done more Sigourney Weaver movies on this podcast? We are so Sigourney Weaver coded! And this movie has Sigourney Weaver, with a bonus Veronica Cartwright! And Tom Skerritt! And Harry Dean Stanton! And John Hurt! And Ian Holm! And Yaphet Kotto! And a CAT! TLDR: this film has a…
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Shaun of the Dead (2004) - Turtling, Music Videos & a Gazpacho
With apologies to all gazpacho lovers out there, we present our episode on Shaun of the Dead. That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! That Aged Well is brought to you by Warby Parker! Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20%…
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Poltergeist (1982) - Tanginas, Splorches & a Terrifying Clown Doll
Creepy October is coming in with a classic…it’s 1982’s Poltergeist! A film that an entire generation saw too soon (thanks PG rating!), this is not a Steven Spielberg movie no matter how much you might think it is. This is a JoBeth Williams and Zelda Rubinstein movie. That Aged Well is brought to...
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Family Ties (1982) - Vanilla Extract, Dance Belts & a College Salon
It’s the end of Sitcom September, and Erika and Paul are going all the way back to the early 80s to watch a couple episodes of the sitcom that gave us Michael J. Fox: Family Ties! How does this family comedy about disparate political beliefs age? It probably depends on a lot of different factors,...
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The Nanny (1993) - Wigs, Capitalism & a Necklace Boudoir
Sitcom September is in full swing, and also only two weeks old, and also half-over. It all depends on how you look at it! Paul and Erika follow up last week’s 80s classic with a 90s classic: Fran Drescher’s I-Love-Lucy-redux The Nanny! We’ve got dumb gags, we’ve got wigs, we’ve got a wine cellar…
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Designing Women (1986) - Pigs, Condoms & an Actual F***ing Angel
After two (TWO!) weeks away, Erika and Paul are back for September to bring you sit-com discussions all month. First up is the southern classic Designing Women, which is serving fashion, feminism, and a full moon! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and...
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Mailbag Episode! (Labor Day, 2026)
They’ve been threatening it all year, and now Erika and Paul are actually doing it…it’s a mailbag episode for Labor Day! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! That Aged Well is brought to you by Skylight Calendar! Visit…
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Feed Drop: Weirdly Helpful
Hello, Insolent Musical Peasants, Backdoor Broncos, and Stagedoor Sallies! We've got a Friday bonus for you today in the form of a feed drop: it's an episode of Weirdly Helpful with Zak Rosen! This episode is a playful listener-led celebration of “shenanigans” with Rebecca Garza-Bortman, who…
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That Aged Well Interviews: Justin C. Key
It’s the fifth Monday in August which means it’s time for a bonus episode! This week, Paul welcomes author Justin C. Key to talk all about his dystopian sci-fi novel The Hospital at the End of the World (highly recommended), before giving him the That Aged Well Questionnaire. Enjoy! That Aged…
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Zoolander (2001) - Fashion Campaigns, Private Screenings & a Good Dude
Comedy August is coming to a close (but look forward to that bonus episode next week) with a 2001 classic: Ben Stiller’s Zoolander. Come join Erika and Paul as they re-experience this wild ride of a movie, filled with male models, assassins, and, of course, orange mocha frappuccinos! That Aged…
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The Jerk (1979) - Canon Events, Shinola & a Cosmetologist
The laughs keep coming as Comedy August rages on! This week, Erika and Paul tackle the 1979 Steve Martin vehicle The Jerk, a film with a premise that will knock you sideways. But will you be able to get back up after that initial hit? That Aged Well endeavors to answer that exact question, while...
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Feed Drop: The Great Pop Culture Debate
Bonus alert! We’re dropping a snippet from our friends over at The Great Pop Culture Debate, where Eric and his panel are debating the Best Emmy Winning Comedy Actress! Give it a listen, then head on over to The Great Pop Culture Debate feed to hear the rest! That Aged Well is brought to you by...
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My Cousin Vinny (1992) - Grits, Maroon Suits & an Oscar Winner
It’s finally time…Paul and Erika are diving into My Cousin Vinny this week, possibly the film most referenced on the podcast that had actually not been given an episode as of yet? But not anymore, as this week, That Aged Well is officially talking all about Vincent LaGuardia Gambini and, more...
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) - History Reports, Modern Distractions & a Pageboy
July is over and August is here, and Erika and Paul will be taking all month to celebrate comedies, starting with the late 80’s classic time travel extravaganza Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure! As you know, That Aged Well spends most of its time celebrating Keanu Reeves, but now we get a bonus...
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Ocean’s Eleven (2001) - Disguises, Museums & a Perfect Cockney Accent
And so we bring Heist Month to a close with a modern classic: Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven! Paul and Erika get into all the twists and turns of the remake…perhaps TOO into the twists and turns sometimes. PSA for this episode: just don’t think about it too much, it’ll make the movie better!...
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Set It Off (1996) - Beloved Sitcom Actors, Car CDs & a Sensual Massage
Heist Month continues its whiplash ways, as Erika and Paul leap from the joyful silliness of the Muppets to the heartbreak of F. Gary Gray’s Set It Off! A film that’s packed to the gills with action, tragedy, and drama, and still finds time for some excellent jokes? Now THAT’s a movie! But is it…
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981) - Ladies, Henchmodels & a Jar of Calf’s Foot Jelly
Heist Movie July is in full swing, but even though we’re talking all about heist movies this month, this week we still have the chance to say: now for something completely different! Paul and Erika are heading back to the land of Muppets this week with 1981’s Great Muppet Caper, a film replete…
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The Usual Suspects (1995) - Murder Outfits, Asterisks & a Woman
We’re ringing Heist Movie July in with a classic of the genre: 1995’s Oscar-winning The Usual Suspects! We probably all know how certain aspects of this production have aged, but what about the rest of it? Will Erika and Paul be able to sort through all the twists and turns, or will this episode...
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That Aged Well Interviews: Crystal
It’s the fifth Monday in June, which means it’s time for a Bonus Episode! This week, Erika and Paul are joined by the co-host of the Camp Classics podcast Crystal (@crystal.will.see.you.now)! They celebrate Pride by talking about Showgirls, Masters of the Universe, The 10 Commandments, 90’s…
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Chicago (2002) - Downbeats, Killer Gams & a Half-Used Jar of Cold Cream
We’ve talked about it for years…but now it’s finally time! Paul and Erika are finishing out June (at least the full episode portion of it) with a deep discussion of Rob Marshall’s Oscar-winning Chicago! Has a rewatch cooled Paul’s take on the dancing talents of certain cast members? You’ll have…
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Y Tu Mamá También (2001) - Manifestos, Public Pools & an Oyster in Lime Juice
After spending the last two weeks of Pride Month in Europe, Erika and Paul are heading across the Atlantic to Mexico to talk about Alfonso Cuarón’s breakout Y Tu Mamá También! How has this coming-of-age road trip story aged over the last 25 years? Listen and find out! That Aged Well is brought to...
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Velvet Goldmine (1998) - Death Hoaxes, Feathers & a Glitter UFO
This week in Prideful June, Paul and Erika are doing one of those movies that’s only really half a movie…the rest of it is a mashup between a fashion show, a music video, and a gay fever dream. That’s right, it’s all about Todd Haynes’ paean to glam rock Velvet Goldmine! Grab your Carmen Sandiego...
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Victor/Victoria (1982) - Eclairs, Sonic Screams & an 80s Bathroom
Happy Pride Month, y’all…June is here and we’re kicking it off with Blake Edward’s stone-cold classic Victor/Victoria! Erika and Paul are here to celebrate Julie Andrews, Alex Karras, James Garner, Robert Preston and, most importantly, Lesley Ann Warren as they do a deep-dive into this iconic...
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The Land Before Time (1988) - Sea Turtles, Geography & a Long Pause
Paul and Erika are closing out Animation May with another healthy helping of childhood trauma…now with dinosaurs! Do they wonder about certain storytelling choices in this film, while also revealing that they don’t know all that much about when certain animals appeared on earth, while also...
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That Aged Well Interviews: This Week In Fandom History
Bonus episode alert! Erika is off gallivanting at an undisclosed location, but Paul had a chance to sit down to talk with Emily and V from This Week In Fandom History. They cover a range of topics, from underappreciated Disney shows, to baffling fandom events, to the Citrus Scale! It’s all here...
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Watership Down (1978) - Visions, Fluffles & an Unexplained Title
Sooooo…did you watch this Watership Down as a child? If so, we won’t ask if it traumatized you, but rather how much? Erika and Paul take a deep dive into this animated classic with all of its rabbit language, all of its rabbit mythology, and, of course, all of its rabbit sex drive! That Aged Well...
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) - Chosen Ones, Australia & a Walkman
Animation May continues with the environmentally conscious classic FernGully! Did everyone else remember that this was a musical? That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! That Aged Well is brought to you by Hims! Visit Hims.com/AGED to get a...
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Introducing: No Such Thing
We’re excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you’d enjoy: No Such Thing No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research. Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph start each episode…
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Robin Hood (1973) - History Lessons, Hot Foxes & a Hoedown
Insolent Musical Peasants, unite! The time has finally come…Erika and Paul are discussing the film that shaped a generation, Disney’s Robin Hood! Are there questionable accents? Yes! Does Eleanor of Aquitaine come up? Yes! Is the episode a full hour longer than the movie? OF COURSE. That Aged…
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The Witches of Eastwick (1987) - Snowy Egrets, Cherries & a Bank of TVs
Look, this episode has everything. Perfect impersonations of film icons! Bird calls! Advice for your next orgy! Veronica Cartwright! Get to listening, you won’t regret it. That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! You can follow That Aged…
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The Devil Wears Prada (2006) - Bald Grace Coddington, Not-Gay Doug & a Truly Hideous Bolero
Did you all know there was a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada coming out?? We surely didn’t, and what a SHOCK it was to find that out! The serendipity of this moment is staggering! Please enjoy this unexpectedly timely revisiting of The Devil Wears Prada, complete with discussions of thin scarves,...
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The Devil’s Advocate (1997) - Idiom Movies, Special Bedspreads & a Jaunty Hymn
Look, maybe you haven’t seen this movie. Maybe you’ve never heard of it. Maybe you have heard of it, but you simply aren’t interested. Should that be the case, Paul and Erika would really like to invite you to experience this movie for the first time with them. And if you HAVE seen it, why are…
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Dogma (1999) - Divine Pastimes, Fast Food Mascots & a Ken Doll Set
March has gone out like a lamb (hopefully), and April is here to bring in all the angels and demons! Erika and Paul kick off the month with a discussion of Kevin Smith’s 1999 comedy Dogma, a movie that has a lot of stars, a lot of ideas, and one sh*t demon. That Aged Well is brought to you by...
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That Aged Well Interviews: A Date With Dateline
It’s a whole bonus WEEK this time around, as Paul and Erika finally get to officially meet their fairy godsisters: Kimberly and Katie from A Date With Dateline! Please enjoy this delightful interview…we sure did! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince! Shop in April for 365-day returns and…
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Celebrating Catherine O’Hara
It’s a five Monday March this year, and we couldn’t let Screen Legends Month pass without a chance to talk about the dearly departed Catherine O’Hara. The solution? A bonus episode all about her and only her (and, honestly, a bit about her Schitt’s Creek co-stars…but that’s how she’d want it)!…
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The Sting (1973) Horse Names, Podcast Buttons & a Carousel/Brothel
It’s our last full length episode of Screen Legend March, so we’re going out with a film packed full of legends: The Sting! Sure, we picked it because of Robert Redford, but Paul Newman is here! And Robert Shaw! And Eileen Brennan! And still more! Listen to and enjoy all the legendary content!…
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That Aged Well Oscar Recap (2026)
Well, hello! Have you ever thought to yourself, "You know, I'm a little Patreon-curious?" We hear you! Paul and Erika stayed up late last night to get this Oscar recap recorded to give you a taste of what we're doing over on the Patreon, where we have bonus episodes that recap current pop culture...
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Baby Boom (1987) - Spaghetti, Apple Sauce & an Inherited Cow
Paul and Erika are celebrating screen legends all month, and this time it’s Diane Keaton’s turn as they talk all about Baby Boom! How much country estate is too much country estate? Does everyone remember the time you could get valium delivered? What is the actual value of a movie “making sense?”...
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A Few Good Men (1992) - Confessions, Cameos & a Thinkin’ Bat
More March, more screen legends…and this time we’re celebrating Rob Reiner, who doesn’t appear on screen in A Few Good Men, but he definitely directed the hell out of it. How does this military courtroom drama stack up in the pantheon of Rob Reiner films? How does one correctly order a beer in a...
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Field of Dreams (1989) - Ghosts, Oracles & a Disembodied Voice
It’s March! And for all of March, That Aged Well is celebrating some recently departed legends of the silver screen. First up is James Earl Jones in Field of Dreams (and also Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster…but we chose it for JEJ). You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky...
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Hook (1991) - Victorian Parents, Middle Names & a Jolly Roger
How can it possibly be the end of Fantasy February already? This month has already given us so much, and it’s not going to let us down now! We are finishing out with Stephen Spielberg’s Hook, aka Peter Pan grows up and has a LOT of memory issues, probably brought on by getting knocked in the head...
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Willow (1988) - Sorceresses, Ex-Boyfriends & a Silent Movie Screen Siren
Let’s take at least a week in Fantasy February to truly leave our world behind and enter instead the world of Willow, Ron Howard’s 1988 high fantasy adventure! We’ve often said a movie has everything, but this movie has everything, and then some. Pig extras! Homophobic magic dust! Rituals of...
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The NeverEnding Story (1984) - Safe Books, Loose Bones & a Power Ballad
Fantasy February gets real this week, as Erika and Paul get all the way into 1984’s classic The NeverEnding Story, which has the three building blocks of any great fantasy story: horses, wolves, and dragons. Once you’ve got those, you’re pretty much 75% of the way to a great fantasy story…but…
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Groundhog Day (1993) - Holiday Traditions, Aggressive Poetry & a Doozy
Look! It’s a podcast about the movie Groundhog Day ON Groundhog Day! The planning! The forethought! The SEO! It’s all happening!! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram, Threads, and Letterboxd (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!…
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Swingers (1996) - Answering Machines, Wallet Chains & a Raggedy Dorothy
Paul and Erika are rounding out LA January by taking a dive into one of the great successes of the 90s indie film boom…Swingers! What better way to close out a month all about Los Angeles than with a film that is fully satirizing the City of Angels? You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky...
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Real Women Have Curves (2002) - Caged Birds, College Applications & a Chupacabra
We’ve visited the Valley, we’ve visited Beverly Hills…now Erika and Paul are spending the week in Boyle Heights with America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros and George Lopez. LA Month’s penultimate episode is all about the indie darling Real Women Have Curves, but there’s also time to talk about…
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Theme Lyrics, Thumb Rings & a Banana in the Tailpipe
LA Month marches on as Paul and Erika are joined by Mike Schubert from The Newest Olympian & Professional Talkers podcasts to discuss a comedy classic: 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop! They discuss stomach punches in the 80s, super villain red flags, Eddie Murphy’s laugh, and, of course, what could and...
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Boogie Nights (1997) - Families, Prosthetics & a Jaunty Neckerchief
Welcome to 2026, everyone…let’s start it off with a bang (see what happened there?)! To ring in the New Year, Paul and Erika are talking about Paul Thomas Anderson’s porn epic Boogie Nights, which, much like this podcast, is alternately very funny and deeply upsetting. You can follow That Aged…
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About this show
Feel conflicted about those 80s movies and 90s movies you loved as a kid? Let Paul and Erika guide you through all that beloved garbage we watched...after all, nostalgia is more fun when you aren't the only one embarrassed by it. Come dive into yesterday's pop culture today (and connect with the show on Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads)!
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