The Long Road Home Alone

S04E04 - Jimmy and Joey break down the background noise from Home Alone’s intro scenes and what the hidden dialogue reveals about some of the minor McCallister characters.

After Dark #009 - Jimmy and Joey break down Star Trek’s replicator technology and how its existence might affect society in the present day.

After Dark #008 - Jimmy and Joey unpack the history of TV dinners and their broader influence on American culture and lifestyle.

After Dark #007 - Jimmy and Joey venture there and back again while discussing one of the most beloved animated movies of all time: The Hobbit (1977).

S04E03 - Jimmy and Joey dig into the merchandising campaign that followed Home Alone’s box office success, culminating in the creation of the Talkboy product line.

After Dark #006 - Jimmy and Joey reflect on the format wars of the 70s/80s and why VHS ultimately dominated over Betamax.

After Dark #005 - Jimmy and Joey break down Macaulay Culkin’s cinematic debut: Rocket Gibraltar. (Spoilers ahead, ya filthy animals!)

After Dark #004 - Jimmy and Joey dive into the history of Pepsi, its influence on pop culture, and its 130-year old rivalry with Coca-Cola.

S04E02 - Jimmy and Joey reflect on the life and times of actor/comedian John Candy, his close friendship with John Hughes, and his enduring reputation for kindness and sincerity.

After Dark #003 - Jimmy and Joey evaluate Lieutenant Barclay, one of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s most beloved recurring characters.

After Dark #002 - Jimmy and Joey rewind back to a time when video rental stores were the best way to discover your next favorite movie.

After Dark #001 - On the very first episode of After Dark, Jimmy and Joey reminisce on Disney’s 1994 family film Blank Check, about a kid who finds a million dollars and spends it all in six days. (Spoilers ahead!)

S04E01 - Jimmy and Joey discuss Megan, Linnie, and Jeff McCallister, and what each sibling contributes to the story of Home Alone.

S03E10 - Jimmy and Joey rank and review all five sequels to Home Alone, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each while comparing them to the original. (Spoilers ahead, ya filthy animals!)

S03E09 - Jimmy and Joey reflect on Kevin’s wish to make his family disappear and what his journey through Home Alone has to say about the family bond more broadly.

S03E08 - Jimmy and Joey explore the illustrious cinematic career of Home Alone’s director, Chris Columbus.

S03E07 - Jimmy and Joey size up the McCallister treehouse, its pivotal role near the end of Home Alone, and the cultural impact of treehouses in cinema.

S03E06 - Jimmy and Joey take a deep dive into the career of John Williams and what drew the master composer to a small, low-budget Christmas film called Home Alone.

S03E05 - Jimmy and Joey assess the phone lines on Lincoln Boulevard and if Home Alone could even exist in the modern telecommunications era.

S03E04 - Jimmy and Joey explore the remarkable career of Home Alone's lead star: Macaulay Culkin.

S03E03 - Jimmy and Joey appraise the automobiles of Home Alone and determine what they say about the world Kevin McCallister inhabits.

S03E02 - Jimmy and Joey review the novelization of Home Alone, comparing and contrasting it to the film upon which it’s based.

S03E01 - Now broadcasting on pirate radio waves, Jimmy and Joey pore over the character of Fuller, known bed-wetter and youngest member of the Ohio McCallister clan.

S02E10 - While counting down to the New Year, Jimmy and Joey speculate on what happens to the characters of Home Alone between scenes and after the film ends.

S02E09 - Jimmy and Joey evaluate Peter McCallister as a father, the career of John Heard, and why Christmas is the only holiday that has its own genre.

S02E08 - Jimmy and Joey take a bite out of Kevin’s trip to the pharmacy, the American Dental Association, and dentist-centric films throughout cinema history.

S02E07 - Jimmy and Joey explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.

S02E06 - Jimmy and Joey dig into Little Nero's, Kevin's distaste for all toppings not cheese, and the economics of pizza in America.

S02E05 - Jimmy and Joey slice into the character of Harry Lyme and what his fixation on the Silver Tuna says about the Wet Bandits as a whole.

S02E04 - Jimmy and Joey consider the McCallister family’s treatment of working people and the broader implications of class relations.

S02E03 - Jimmy and Joey unearth and examine the deleted scenes from Chris Columbus's beloved family comedy, Home Alone (1990).

S02E02 - Jimmy and Joey discuss Buzz McCallister, his future potential, and how his relationship with Kevin impacts the overall story.

S02E01 - Jimmy and Joey analyze Kevin’s struggle with fear and anxiety and any potential psychological trauma suffered from being left home alone.

Jimmy and Joey come to you live from the Annual Sheboygan Polka Festival to ruminate on John Hughes, Leslie McCallister and the cultural impact of Chicago.

S01E10 - Jimmy and Joey explore Kate McCallister’s odyssey from Chicago to Paris and back again, and what her journey says about her as a mother.

S01E09 - Jimmy and Joey get acquainted with Kevin's neighbors from across the street: the Murphys.

S01E08 - Jimmy and Joey inspect Buzz’s bedroom, his chest of private stuff, and the July 1989 issue of Playboy magazine.

S01E07 - Jimmy and Joey tackle the character of Marv Murchins, his obsession with the Wet Bandits moniker, and his relationship with Harry.

S01E06 - Jimmy and Joey ponder Kevin's Christmas Eve traditions - both religious and mythological - and the courage he derives from them.

S01E05 - Jimmy and Joey review the Wet Bandits’ infiltration of the McCallister house, assess which traps get the most laughs and cause the most bodily harm, and consider what Kevin’s improvised home defense means for the end of his journey.

S01E04 - Jimmy and Joey investigate Old Man Marley, his motives and alibis, and his alleged ties to the infamous South Bend Shovel Slayer.

S01E03 - Jimmy and Joey delve into the Polka King of the Midwest, Gus Polinski, and explore his iconic portrayal of the world of Polka through his traveling musical group, the Kenosha Kickers.

S01E02 - Jimmy and Joey examine "Angels with Filthy Souls", the movie-within-a-movie about three gangsters and their deadly confrontation over a package of "stuff".

S01E01 - Jimmy and Joey discuss the character of Uncle Frank - where he’s from, what he does for a living, and how he contributes to Kevin’s growth.