This Podcast Takes Tokens

We're swinging back into the Raimi-verse to tackle what might just be the pinnacle of superhero cinema—or at least the one with the most aggressive amount of unprovoked screaming. Spider-Man 2 is on the docket for our Vigilantes and VHS summer series, and we are breaking down everything from Doc Ock's surprisingly sentient (and meticulously named) robot arms to Peter Parker's unnecessary dedication to channeling his inner Clark Kent dork mask even when he's already hiding behind an actual mask. We marvel at the incredible practical effects, throw shade on the wooden CGI, question the physics of swinging from mid-air cranes, and call out Aunt May for casually swindling neighborhood kids. It's a miracle Harry Osborn has time to run a multinational corporation in between his cartoonish temper tantrums, but we still love every chaotic minute of this 2004 masterpiece. Grab a 30-minute-or-less pizza—just don't steal it from the delivery guy—and let's get into it. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We pulled on our black leather 2000s gear to head back to a simpler time: July 2000, when we finally got a live-action Wolverine, and some other X-Men. The original X-Men movie built an entire cinematic universe off a $75 million budget, and honestly, we’re still riding the high of that first theater viewing. We break down everything from Hugh Jackman absolutely carrying the franchise on his adamantium frame, to the flawless casting of Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. We’re getting into the questionable choices—like whatever was going on with Sabretooth and Toad—and why Halle Berry's accent completely evaporated halfway through production. Plus, we discuss some of the most unhinged alternate casting possibilities. Let's just say Michael Jackson lobbied hard to be in this. Grab a seat in Cerebro and find out if this one actually holds up. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We revisited the granddaddy of modern superhero flicks, the 1978 Superman The Movie. Turns out, nostalgia might be doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Don't get us wrong, the practical effects hold up surprisingly well for the era, and Christopher Reeve is absolutely iconic with his masterclass in playing Clark Kent and the Man of Steel as two entirely different people. But did we really need four minutes of opening text flying at the screen, followed by a 48-minute origin story before he even puts on the suit?We're breaking down the absolute campiness of Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor and his bizarrely low-stakes plan to blow up the California coast just to score some premium real estate. We also dive into the behind-the-scenes chaos, like Marlon Brando getting paid $3.7 million while he refused to memorize lines and read them off a baby's diaper instead. Throw in a discussion on Superman's highly questionable method of turning back time to save Lois Lane while ignoring the rest of the destruction, and you've got an episode that looks at a beloved classic through some slightly older, more cynical eyes Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We loaded up the 2004 release of The Punisher, starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta, to see if it hits the target today. Turns out, the rewatch was as grizzled as the Punisher himself. While the practical effects hold up surprisingly well and the soundtrack is a great early-2000s time capsule of Seether and Drowning Pool, the movie itself struggles with a massive identity crisis and a cliché score. We dive into the glaring plot holes—like Frank completely missing a bullet scar after getting shot point-blank in the chest—and discuss how his family's terrible hiding strategy sealed their fate. From the heavy-handed cheese and campy comic-book-style apartment neighbors to John Travolta chewing the scenery like he's still in Face/Off, we break down everything that felt off. But it's not all bad; we still have a lot of love for Kevin Nash as the Russian, the genius popsicle torture scene, and Harry Heck's Johnny Cash styled, crooning killer.Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We are dusting off our black leather trench coats and pumping the techno music to revisit a 1998 classic: Blade. Wesley Snipes absolutely owned this role, basically retconing the Marvel comics character to match his version. But does the movie actually hold up? We try our best to look past some truly abysmal late-90s CGI blood to see if the action still kicks. Along the way, we question why Deacon Frost is such a boring villain with a terrible master plan, marvel at the bizarre practical effects used to bring Pearl the vampire to life, why they would pick CGI blood over something practical and recount how Donal Logue literally dislocated his jaw while carrying this movie's comedic relief. Watch us try to ice skate uphill and dive back into Blade with us. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

After the Hellboy episode, we grabbed the Spear of Destiny and took a trip to LA to discuss Keanu Reeves in Constantine. Even though critics weren't huge fans (landing a 46% on the Tomatometer), audiences disagreed with a huge 72%, and honestly, we're right there with the fans. We break down how this movie handles Christian mythology to build a surprisingly rich, lived-in world. Sure, it deviates entirely from the Hellblazer comics—swapping a blonde British guy for a dark-haired Keanu in LA—but the Matrix-style aesthetic and buttery cinematography completely won us over. We do have to dock some points for the mid-2000s CGI that looks a bit like it was drawn with crayons, especially those rubbery demons, but the practical elements make up for it. From Tilda Swinton's brilliant turn as the grifting angel Gabriel to Peter Stormare chewing the scenery as Satan himself, the character casting is top-tier. Plus, Shia LaBeouf’s brief but memorable run as Chaz, we explore Nic Cage's canceled stint as the lead, and look ahead to the confirmed sequelLove quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #Constantine #Hellblazer

We are continuing our "Vigilantes and VHS" summer series(3 of 10) with a deep dive into Guillermo del Toro's 2004 Hellboy. We had to go back and figure out why everyone slept on this one so hard at the box office, despite Ron Perlman delivering a practically perfect performance as the big red, cigar-chompin' demon. We talk about the wild alternate casting choices the studio pushed for (yes, they seriously wanted Vin Diesel) and how del Toro held his ground. We also tackle the uncanny valley of 2004-era CGI that we are mostly forgiving , while praising del Toro's absolute masterclass in practical effects and color palettes. We start with some box office state you are not going to believe. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #Hellboy #GuillermodelToro

We are revisiting the heavy hitter that basically proved superhero movies could be billion-dollar behemoths, Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man. We dig into the sheer cultural impact of this massive blockbuster, the brilliant mix of a practical Spidey suit with some wonderfully rubbery early-2000s CGI, and how J.K. Simmons delivered an absolute masterclass as J. Jonah Jameson, or was it the other way around? We also tear into some of the movie's rougher edges, from the plastic Power Ranger like Green Goblin armor, to Tobey Maguire’s complete inability to cry convincingly on camera. Plus, we hash out the great organic versus mechanical web-shooter debate. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We're kicking off our Vigilantes and VHS summer by heading straight to Gotham to revisit the film that arguably launched the modern superhero era: Batman Begins. You know, the one where Christian Bale adopts the gravel voice and drives a tank over a fragile wood-framed roof. We break down Bruce Wayne’s unnecessarily complicated method of kicking party guests out of his house, debate whether the famously stiff cape is actually functional, and marvel at Michael Caine delivering the perfect Alfred. Ryan has a few bones to pick with Bruce's decision-making regarding Rachel's safety and vocal tone, while we both agree that giving Gary Oldman the campy lines was certainly a choice. From “holy property damage Batman” to the undeniable blueprint this film laid out for Iron Man and the MCU as a whole, we're putting Christopher Nolan's origin story under the microscope to see if it still holds up. So grab your $300,000 tactical suit and let's go spelunking.  Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #Batman #ComicbookMovies #Podcast #Nostalgia

We're running a prequel to our upcoming superhero summer series with a deep dive into M. Night Shyamalan's 2000 superhero origin story, Unbreakable. A massive thank you to Wilford81 for the recommendation, mostly because it gave us an excuse to argue about whether water is actually a believable kryptonite for a superhero on a planet covered in it. Ryan came into this rewatch with his comic book reader glasses fully on, absolutely loving the patient, panel-by-panel visual storytelling and grounded realism. Meanwhile, Deric couldn't help but feel the pacing drags just a hair when compared to the rapid-fire cinema we're so used to today.We break down the sheer, suffocating tension of that kitchen scene, praise Bruce Willis and Sam Jackson for carrying the emotional weight of the film, and, naturally, complain about Shyamalan insisting on awkwardly casting himself in his own movies. It’s a dark, slow-burn look at what it takes to be a hero—even if keeping all your incriminating supervillain evidence neatly organized inside a comic book art gallery seems like a bold logistical choice. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Unbreakable #ComicBookMovies #Podcast #Nostalgia

We finally took a road trip down to Alabama to revisit a bona fide 90s classic, My Cousin Vinny. Turns out, we kinda missed this gem growing up, so we get the rare treat of a completely fresh perspective on Joe Pesci's legendary courtroom antics. We break down the surprisingly accurate legal procedures (seriously, actual law schools use this movie to teach procedure), the undeniable chemistry between Pesci and Marisa Tomei, and the sheer brilliance of the owl and grits scenes. We also dive into how Pesci perfectly balances his physical comedy with his dramatic mob-movie roots, debate if Robert De Niro could have done better, and cap it off with a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about a deer that you absolutely have to hear. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We're stepping into the Kumite to talk about the 1988 martial arts cult classic, Bloodsport. Sure, the movie claims to be based on the "true story" of Frank Dux , but considering practically none of his claims can be verified, we're treating this purely as the magnificent work of fiction it clearly is. We break down Jean-Claude Van Damme's questionable acting, fantastic skills (and his mandatory, unprompted splits) , the absolute absurdity of the tournament rules , and the random phantom cat noises littering the soundtrack. Despite the completely unnecessary subplots and the sheer lack of a cohesive storyline , there's no denying the action in the ring still holds up today. Grab your favorite Betamax tape and get ready for a nostalgic rewatch of a movie that somehow manages to be both terrible and entirely entertaining all at once What happened Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We’re breaking our own sacred 20-year rule because Deric decided to cash in a "golden token" and drag Ryan kicking & screaming into the 2017 Jumanji reboot. To everyone's shock—including his own—the resident reboot-hater actually liked it, dare we say, loved it. We dive into how Jack Black somehow delivered the most convincing performance of a teenage girl in cinematic history and why the chemistry between The Rock and Kevin Hart is undeniable, even if we’re tired of seeing them together(we still want more). We also get into the nitty-gritty of the game mechanics, from the hilarity of exploding over a piece of cake to our very serious grievances about a PlayStation that somehow uses cartridges? It’s a rare look at a reboot done right, even if the CGI jaguars look like they were rendered on a toaster.  Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia 

"This Podcast Takes Tokens for those who seek to find a way to connect with the childhood they left behind."This week, we roll the dice on the 1995 Robin Williams classic, Jumanji. We dive deep into the production lore, including why the director was terrified to hire Robin Williams, the dark theory that Van Pelt is actually a manifestation of Alan’s father and a few theories of our own.We also break down the surprising box office numbers—did you know this movie only made $11 million its opening weekend? Ryan was shocked too —and we share our honest (and slightly brutal) thoughts on those CGI monkeys that definitely do not hold up in 1995 or 2026.In this episode:Retro Ramble: We discuss our favorite board games of all time, featuring zombies and public transit.Stale Popcorn: Ryan visits a classic record shop in KC , and Deric catches the Running Man remake on a long flight.Gum Under the Seat: We read your comments.Token Scores: Don’t miss the final score on this episode, we almost did. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Grab your controllers and drop in your quarters. This week we’re attempting the impossible: ranking our Top 5 Favorite Video Games of All Time.Ryan brings a list heavy on sweeping narratives, time travel, and mind-bending mechanics. Deric, on the other hand, just wants to build a city, avoid the stress of massive open worlds, and shoot alien bugs in an arcade cabinet. From the cel-shaded controversies of Wind Waker to the stealth espionage of Metal Gear Solid, we break down the games that defined our childhoods and ate up all our free time, and TOKENS.In this episode:The Main Event: Ryan and Deric’s Top 5 Video Games.Stale Popcorn: The new Jay and Silent Bob beat-'em-up and the wild connection that proves Seinfeld and Friends share a universe .Gum Under The Seat: We read your comments on Last Action Hero, Godzilla vs. Kong, and your favorite pro wrestlers.Retro Ramble: We discuss the games we always wanted to play as kids, but never got our hands on (and whether they held up when we finally did).Next week, we are rolling the dice on the 1995 Robin Williams classic, Jumanji Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #VideoGames #Top5 #RetroGaming

This week we dive deep into the 1994 action-comedy classic, True Lies. Join hosts Deric and Ryan as they break down James Cameron’s high-octane spectacle starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. We explore the film's massive $115 million budget, its impressive $378 million worldwide gross, and why it remains a top-tier Arnold flick 30 years later. From the incredible practical effects involving real Harrier jets and massive bridge explosions in the Florida Keys, to the hilarious casting of Tom Arnold and the iconic performance of the great Bill Paxton as "Carlos the Jackal”. We revisit the nostalgia of watching this one with family and debate whether those stunt doubles look a little too obvious in the 4K restoration. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned through the show for our Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #TrueLies #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JamieLeeCurtis

This week, we are rewatching a movie that was vastly ahead of its time: Last Action Hero.Despite an $85 million budget and an action pedigree featuring director John McTiernan and writer Shane Black , the movie was slaughtered at the domestic box office by Jurassic Park. Arnold Schwarzenegger was so devastated by the initial flop that he avoided people for a week. But time has proven the critics wrong. We break down why this movie is the perfect, self-aware satire of the 80s and 90s action genre.We dive into the bizarre cameos from Danny DeVito to Robert Patrick, the brilliance of Charles Dance wearing a t-shirt thanking Alan Rickman, and the alternate cinematic universe where Sylvester Stallone starred in the Terminator movies.Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We are stepping onto the train to discuss Kevin Smith’s controversial 1999 religious fantasy crusade, Dogma. Deric selected this one, calling it his favorite Kevin Smith film, while Ryan reluctantly revisits to see if it holds up beyond his high school nostalgia.We break down how Kevin Smith pulled off this massive, star-studded project on a $10 million budget (and where that money clearly didn't go *cough*poopy-trip*cough*). We also discuss the massive backlash the film received upon release, the legendary casting of George Carlin and Alan Rickman, and the wild story of how the movie's rights were held hostage for years by a real life villain before finally getting a 4K release. In This Episode:00:00:00 - Intro: Dogma (1999)00:02:26 - Numbers: Budget, Box Office, & Tomato Meter00:08:11 - The Backlash: Protesting a Movie You Haven't Seen00:12:34 - Unbelievable Casting: George Carlin, Alan Rickman, Jason Lee, and Alanis Morissette00:17:54 - 1999 CGI: The Poop Monster and Rubber Wings00:31:18 - Fun Fact: The Harvey Weinstein Rights Struggle00:36:19 - Token Score: Does it hold up?00:45:22 - Retro Ramble: What's your favorite reference to another movie inside a film?00:48:54 - Stale Popcorn: Current musings 00:56:09 - Next Week: Last Action HeroThis Podcast Takes Tokens is a family-friendly look back at the media that shaped us, hosted by brothers Ryan and Deric.Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia 

Can you dig it? This week, we are diving into the chaotic streets of 1979 New York City to talk about The Warriors.In a classic This Podcast Takes Tokens mix-up, Ryan and Deric accidentally watched two entirely different versions of the same movie. Ryan showed up ready to praise the stylized, comic-book-inspired Director's Cut. Deric, on the other hand, endured a commercial-riddled theatrical cut on Pluto TV and completely lost his mind trying to figure out why a gang of mimes and baseball players were intimidating and how a NYC street gang couldn't navigate a simple subway map.In this episode:The Main Feature: A breakdown of the absurd gang outfits, the 1970s DJ "text chain," and the highly questionable gun accuracy in the final shootout.Retro Ramble: We debate the greatest anti-heroes of all time. Will it be Hellboy, Dexter, or perhaps John Wick?.Stale Popcorn: Deric drops a television universe bombshell linking Raising Hope, Sons of Anarchy, and My Name is Earl.Check back next week, we are covering Dogma! Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #TheWarriors #NewYorkCity

Tonight, we’re turning on the PA system and stepping up to the plate. We are drafting our Top 5 Walk-On Songs—the tracks that define that "big sports game" feeling, pump up the crowd, and make you want to run through a brick wall, Kool-aid man style. Deric goes for the classic arena anthems that get the bleachers stomping , while Ryan takes a massive detour into booking his own imaginary pro-wrestling promotion, complete with a bronco busting cowboy and a surfer dude heartthrob on a long board.Ryan shares a legendary story from a local community center wrestling match in Missouri , and Deric reveals his all-time favorite wrestler who wasn't afraid to get thrown off the top of a steel cage.What’s in the tokens tonight:The Main Event: Top 5 Walk-On Songs (& Stadium Anthems).Retro Ramble: Who is our favorite wrestler of all time?Stale Popcorn: Dropping in some knowledge from episodes past Gum Under The Seat: Viewer feedback and LIVE commentsGrab your popcorn (fresh or stale), find your seat in the bleachers, and join the conversation.Next Week: We're watching the 1979 cult classic, The Warriors!  Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia 

Grab your quarters and join us as we step into Shadaloo for a rewatch of the 1994 cult classic, Street Fighter. In this episode, we dissect why this "cartoon of a movie" feels like the 90s answer to Batman '66—unapologetically campy and overflowing with "wonky movie tech".We dive deep into the legendary performance of Raul Julia as M. Bison, and how he "hammed it up in the right way" while a "prima donna" Jean-Claude Van Damme struggled through a $10,000-a-week habit on set. From "Bison Dollars" (should've been Bison Bucks!) to the absolute disaster that was Blanka, we rate the film’s faithfulness to the source material and its inexplicable worldwide box office success.Does Guile’s flat-top translate to live action? Is the "Action-Pose" ending the dumbest thing in cinema history? And why didn't we get a single split from JCVD? Tune in to find out! Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

This week, we are diving into the 1987 cult classic, Masters of the Universe. A movie that somehow managed to turn a massive 80s toy empire into a box office flop. We break down the confusing decision to swap Orko for Gwildor , Dolph Lundgren’s surprisingly stacked resume , and Frank Langella’s genuinely fantastic performance as Skeletor. Plus, we try to figure out what all this has to do with earth.In This Episode:Main Feature: Masters of the Universe (1987). Is it an underrated sci-fi fantasy adventure, or just a repurposed fantasy film with He-Man shoehorned in?Retro Ramble: If you could have the complete set of any toy line in history, what would it be?Stale Popcorn: Deric tries to sell Ryan on watching the new The 'Burbs reboot series.Gum Under the Seat: You guys fired back in the comments about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, and we laid the groundwork for a future review of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable.Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We’re strapping on our Thwomp Stompers and heading to Dinohattan. This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, we are tackling the fever dream that is the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. From Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo showing up to set wasted, to Dennis Hopper just trying to make it through, we break down everything that went wrong—and a few things that went surprisingly right—with the first-ever live-action video game movie.We discuss the bizarre dystopian sets, the terrifying Goombas, and pitch the Donkey Kong sequel we were robbed of. Stick around for the Retro Ramble where we decide which sitcom universes we’d permanently move into, and Gum Under The Seat where we talk about your comments and questions.Love quoting old movies? 🍿 Join Ryan and Deric LIVE every Thursday at 8:25 PM/CST on YouTube!Stick around for the second half of the episode where we dive into the Stale Popcorn of the day, read your comments in Gum Under The Seat, and wrap up with our Retro Ramble for next week!👇 Support the Show 👇patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app!📧 Email your hot takes to: [email protected] (We might read them on the show!)#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroMovies#SuperMarioBrosMovie #SuperMarioMovie #1993 #90s #Nostalgia

This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, Ryan is using his once-a-year veto to break the 20-year rule and pick a modern classic: the 2012 found-footage superhero thriller, Chronicle!Join us as we dive into the origins of three high schoolers who stumble upon a mysterious object and gain telekinetic powers, we think. From the frustratingly shaky camcorder tropes and the tragic villain arc of Andrew, to the hilarious logistics of filming a massive superhero battle while getting punched through buildings. The guys break down what worked, what didn't, and why robbing an ATM with your mind makes way more sense than beating up drug dealers.Grab your popcorn and join the conversation! What did you think of the found-footage style in Chronicle? Let us know in the comments!Love quoting old movies? 🍿 Join Ryan and Deric LIVE every Thursday at 8:25 PM/CST on YouTube!Stick around for the second half of the episode where we dive into the Stale Popcorn of the day, read your comments in Gum Under The Seat, and wrap up with our Retro Ramble for next week!👇 Support the Show 👇patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens 🎧 Follow the podcast on your favorite app!📧 Email your hot takes to: [email protected] (We might read them on the show!)#MoviePodcast #RetroCinema #Nostalgia #chronicle #michaelbjordan

"I’ve seen that guy in everything! What’s his name again?" We’ve all said it. This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, We are finally giving credit where it's due. We’re counting down our top character actors—the "That Guys" (and Gals) who made our favorite movies and TV shows better just by showing up.From the voice of Mr. Krabs to the guy who played the principal in Ferris Bueller, we're naming the faces you’ve known for decades. We also dive into a "Retro Ramble" about time-traveling Deloreans and a "Stale Popcorn" retraction regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.In this episode:Retro Ramble: If you had a Delorean, where would you go?The List: Our Top 5 "That Guy" character actors.Stale Popcorn: Correcting the record on the TMNT III April O'Neil.Gum Under the Seat: Your feedback on our Back to the Future reboot theories. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Join us as we celebrate our Two-Year Anniversary by traveling back in time to 1993 (and then to 1603) to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. For Deric, this movie is a misunderstood gem that arguably outshines TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze thanks to its ambitious time-travel plot. For Ryan, it is quite possibly one of the worst films ever made, maybe even worse than The Mask, plagued by terrifying animatronics and a disappointing villain.We break down the baffling physics of the time-travel scepter (why do they swap SOME clothes?), the tragedy of Casey Jones being relegated to hockey loving, honor guard babysitter, and the return of Corey Feldman as Donatello. Do the new suits work or is the visual horror of mutant turtles without Jim Henson’s touch, spotty? Don’t miss the Retro Ramble question: What is one show kids have today that you wish you had growing up? (Spoiler: We’re big fans of Bluey and Gumball).Whether you love it or hate it, grab a big slice of New York pizza and help us blow out the candles on two years of the podcast! Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #TMNT3 #TMNTIII #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles 

"We named the dog Indiana."This week, we are choosing wisely (we hope) as we break down the 1989 action masterpiece Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. For Ryan, this isn't just a movie—it’s his absolute favorite film of the entire franchise, a perfect blend of high-stakes adventure and a father-son road trip from hell.Join us as we discuss the genius casting of River Phoenix as young Indy, why Sean Connery and Harrison Ford have the best on-screen chemistry in history (despite only being 12 years apart in age), and why Marcus Brody is simultaneously a respected scholar and a total liability. We also break down the "Librarian Stamp" sound effect, the logistics of the tank chase, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What ancient mystery would you want to see Indiana Jones solve?Grab your grail diary and don't cross the seal—it’s time to keep up with the Joneses! Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #IndianaJones #SeanConnery #HarrisonFord

"Is this a TOKEN?" "It's a PODCAST!"This week, we are firing up the locomotive and heading back to 1885 for the final installment of the BTTF trilogy with, Back to the Future Part III. Deric is going out on a limb to claim this might be the best movie of the franchise (a hot take, we know), while Ryan shows off a literal piece of the movie set he keeps on his shelf.Join us as we marvel at the cinematography of the steam train, give Thomas F. Wilson his flowers for the terrifyingly funny "Mad Dog" Tannen, and debate the biggest plot hole in the series: Why didn’t they just siphon the gas out of the Delorean hidden in the cave?! We also discuss why the "Clint Eastwood" alias is weirdly meta, the origins of the Frisbee, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What is your go-to arcade game from high school? (Spoiler: We shot for the same one 😆).We’re reading your passionate defenses of Rush Hour and Jackie Chan in Gum Under The Seat. Grab your Presto Logs—we’re hitting 88 miles per hour one last time!Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #BackToTheFuture #DocBrown #HotTakes #BTTF

"You gotta hear this one song. It'll change your life, I swear."This week, we are putting on our headphones and screaming into the infinite abyss of 2004 with Zach Braff’s indie darling Garden State. For Ryan, this movie was a "religious" experience in his early 20s, a perfect snapshot of aimless angst and sidecar motorcycles. For Deric, it’s a nostalgic trip back to a time when The Shins were the only band that mattered.Join us as we discuss whether Natalie Portman’s character is the ultimate "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" prototype, why Jim Parsons wearing a suit of armor at the breakfast table is still the funniest visual gag of the 2000s, and if the ending line ("This is the start of something big") is romantic or painfully cringe. We also break down the wild "Desert Storm Trading Card" investment strategy, the shocking production speed (filmed during Natalie Portman’s spring break?!), and answer our Retro Ramble question: What movie has the best soundtrack of all time?Grab your helmet and hop in the sidecar—it’s time to see if Garden State is truly profound or just overly medicated.Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

We made it to Episode 100! To celebrate hitting the triple digits, we are untangling the cords and plugging in the second controller; drafting our definitive Top 5 Couch Co-Op Video Games of all time. We’re talking about the games you actually had to sit in the same room to play—no online lobbies, just screen-cheating, rough housing, cold pizza, soda straight from the 2-liter and shouting matches.Join us as we relive the glory days of lugging tube TVs and consoles to a "Halo House" for LAN parties, debate whether Daytona USA is better when you drive backward, and explain why Overcooked is the ultimate test of a relationship. We also discuss the "Konami Code" that's written into our DNA, the plastic peripheral craze of Rock Band, and why Zombies Ate My Neighbors is harder than we remember.Plus, we break down the baffling "6-7" slang in our Retro Ramble, share our thoughts on the movie Anaconda in Stale Popcorn, and read some 100th-episode love from the Gum Under The Seat. Whether you’re player one or got stuck with the unplugged controller, thanks for inserting a token and joining us for the ride!Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #VideoGames #KonamiCode

"Honey, I'm home!"This week, we are zapping ourselves into the black-and-white world of the 1998 cult classic Pleasantville. For Ryan, this movie is the "keenest, swellest thing" ever made, a perfect blend of nostalgia and meaningful storytelling. For Deric, it’s a chance to roast Tobey Maguire’s "Eeyore" voice and question why 50s sitcom characters never had toilets.Join us as we discuss the brilliance of casting Don Knotts as a TV repairman (or is he God?), the undeniable 90s heartthrob energy of Paul Walker, and how a movie about a fake TV show became a surprisingly deep commentary on change, repression, and art. We also break down the box office numbers (it flopped?!), praise J.T. Walsh’s final performance, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What is your favorite classic TV show (pre-1990)? Does this film hold up in glorious technicolor, or has it aged like Stale Popcorn? Grab your remote and find out!Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Great Scott! We are finally firing up the flux capacitor to correct a timeline error. We missed this gem back in October, so we are kicking off the new year by traveling back to 1989(where its 1985) and then to 2015, and then to 1955, to cover Back to the Future Part II.For Ryan, this trilogy is sacred ground, though he still insists Part III is the best one. For Deric, the 2015 aesthetic looks less like the future and more like "neon spray-painted garbage." Join us as we debate the "Claudia Wells vs. Elisabeth Shue" Jennifer Parker swap, give Thomas F. Wilson his long-overdue flowers for playing four different characters, and try to understand the logic of the "Chicken" insult. We also discuss why the 80s thought fax machines would be the peak of communication and answer our Retro Ramble question: What video game do you want to see adapted into a movie? (Spoiler: We have strong feelings about Metal Gear Solid).Grab your Pepsi Perfect and hoverboards—it’s time to see if this sequel hits 88 miles per hour or if it runs out of plutoniumLove quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #BackToTheFuture #80sSciFi #80sMovies #MartyMcFly #DocBrown #BiffTannen #JackBlack #FanCast

We did it! 2025 is officially in the books, and we are closing out the year by handing out our very own "Stale Popcorn Awards." This year, we covered 51 subjects, rewatched 43 movies, and realized that our podcast audience has a serious obsession with The Office.Join us as we recap our absolute favorite discussions of the year—from the nostalgia overload of GoldenEye 007 on the N64 to the surprisingly enjoyable Pauly Shore in Son in Law—and admit which movies let us down upon rewatch (sorry, Loaded Weapon 1 and Rush Hour). We also pitch our dream reboots, including a Guillermo del Toro take on Sleepy Hollow and a Spider-Verse style Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Plus, we break down the wild stats of our year, including the fact that we watched nearly $5 billion worth of movies. Grab your champagne (or bootleg Matrix DVD) and ring in the new year with us!Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠  👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens  📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

This week, we are wagering one dollar to see if the 1983 comedy classic Trading Places is as valuable as gold or if it’s as worthless as orange juice concentrate in 1984. We’re swapping opinions to discuss the powerhouse duo of Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, the intricacies of the frozen concentrated orange juice market, and whether Jamie Lee Curtis is the unsung hero of this film.Join us as we break down the nature vs. nurture debate, discuss the wild 80s comedy landscape, and answer our Retro Ramble question from last week: What is your favorite activity in the snow now versus when you were growing up? Does this holiday staple still pay out dividends, or has it aged like concentrated OJ? As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The Seat after the main showIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Is the friend zone a real place, or just a 2005 plot device designed to let Ryan Reynolds wear a fat suit? This week, we are revisiting the holiday rom-com Just Friends. For our Ryan, this movie is a nostalgic slam dunk that he quotes regularly, but his wife... let’s just say she thinks Chris Brander is a bit too "cocky" to be likable.Join us as we break down Ryan Reynolds' transition from his Van Wilder era to leading man status, debate whether Anna Faris’s manic pop star energy is the best part of the film (spoiler: she drank a lot of Red Bull), and try to figure out why everyone in New Jersey drives with their windows down in the dead of winter. We also uncover a depressing alternate ending that thankfully stayed on the cutting room floor and discuss what we think happened to Chris Klein. Does this movie still crack us up, or has it aged like a burnt batch of Christmas cookies?As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #ChristmasComedy #ChristmasMovies #JustFriends #RyanReynolds #AmySmart #AnnaFaris #ChrisKlein #CultClassic #RomCom

Does the best way to spread Christmas cheer involve singing loud for all to hear, or is it by avoiding Will Ferrell movies entirely? This week, we settle the score with a festive face-off: after Deric sat through The Muppet Christmas Carol, Ryan is returning the favor by diving headfirst into the candy-cane forest of Elf (2003).Ryan has always found Buddy the Elf a little… much, while for Deric, this movie is a holiday staple, a timeless classic filled with childlike wonder and syrup-covered spaghetti. Join us as we discuss whether James Caan is the ultimate straight man, why Peter Dinklage’s cameo is perfection, and if the third act’s sleigh chase holds up or falls apart like a house of cards. We also discuss if Chris Farley would have made a better Buddy and share some of our own holiday traditions. Grab your maple syrup—it’s time to see if Elf is a cotton-headed ninny muggins of a movie or a certified Christmas classic.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #PracticalEffects #WillFerrell #JonFavreau #JamesCaan #PeterDinklage #DadLife #ElfMovie #Elf #ChristmasComedy #ChristmasMovies

It’s time to ring in the holiday season, and we are kicking things off with a cozy trip back to 1992 to discuss The Muppet Christmas Carol. For Ryan, this isn’t just a movie; it’s the definitive Christmas film, a nostalgic hug that has aged like fine wine. For Deric... well, let's just say he views Kermit as the "vanilla ice cream" of the puppet world and has a bone to pick with the musical numbers.Join us as we debate whether Michael Caine is the greatest Scrooge of all time, why the Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a Dark Crystal reject, and if a pig and a frog really understand how DNA works. We also fantasy-cast a Michael Bay version of A Christmas Carol and pitch Muppet Die Hard (Fozzie as Sgt. Al Powell, anyone?). Does this holiday classic still warm our hearts, or has it aged like spilt milk? Grab your cocoa and find out!As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠ Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠ Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠

Hello, Focker! This week we are meeting the in-laws. We tackle the hilarious and anxiety-inducing 2000 millennial classic, Meet the Parents, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.We dive deep into the uncomfortable comedy, the bizarre behavior of the Byrnes family, and what makes this film an enduring comedy hit.Retro Ramble: The Dad Trope Debate We discuss the worst "Dad Tropes" that need to go (the lazy/intimidating father) versus the ones we love to keep (the helpful "problem solver" dad).The Focker Formula: The film was a massive commercial success, earning $166 million worldwide and scoring high marks with both critics (85%) and audiences (79%). We also reveal the legal reason the director was allowed to use the last name "Focker" in the first place.The Anxiety Comedy: We analyze how the movie successfully uses awkward silences and escalating tension to make the audience feel Greg Focker's pain, living up to the critic who called it "comedy that's as likely to have you gnawing your fist in agony of embarrassment."The Male Nurse Stereotype: We discuss the constant and unfair ridicule Greg faces for being a male nurse, despite having aced his MCATs.The CIA Agent's Flaws: We break down the humorous flaws in Jack Byrnes' CIA persona and his lack of knowledge about his florist "cover story."The Jinxy Obsession: The discussion covers Jack's disturbing obsession with his Himalayan cat, and the amusing trivia that Robert De Niro used cat treats to bond with the animal actor on set.The Pipe & Prejudice: We discuss the moment Jack blames the drug pipe on Greg, showcasing his instant prejudice and disregard for the truth.Casting What-Ifs: We reveal that the role of Greg Focker almost went to Jim Carrey and the role of Jack Byrnes almost went to Christopher Walken.Film History: The 2000 blockbuster is actually a remake of a "wonderfully twisted black comedy" independent film from 1991 that most people have never seen.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠Timecodes00:00 Intro / Retro Ramble: Dad Tropes11:30 Box Office, Budget, & Rotten Tomatoes Scores19:22 Why the Audience Still Loves Meeting the Parents22:27 The History & Necessity of the "Focker" Last Name24:30 The Awkwardness of Asking for a Hand in Marriage31:13 The Awkward Silence as a Comedic Tool33:55 Jack's Flawed CIA/Florist Cover36:04 The Prejudice & The Pipe Incident41:51 Kevin (Owen Wilson), Pam, and the Ex-Boyfriend Situation44:56 The Famous "Can you milk me?" line54:36 Casting Alternatives (Jim Carrey & Christopher Walken)01:02: 45 Stale Popcorn01:13:52 Next Week's Retro Ramble#ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #MeetTheParents #BenStiller #RobertDeNiro #Focker #RomCom #ComedyMovie #Y2K #MillennialClassic #CinemaHistory

WEE-ZEL! 🤙 We're munching on some turkey grindage as we dive headfirst into the Pauly Shore Thanksgiving classic, Son In Law!This week, we debate whether Crap.. uh, crotch… er, Crawl(Pauly Shore) is a genius outsider or just "too much," and we analyze how his fish-out-of-water arrival fundamentally changes the quiet South Dakota farming family. We discuss the movie's surprisingly low budget and high box office return and why this movie is Peak Pauly Shore.Grab your flannels and your Game Boys—we're heading back to 1993!Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3wo6wxKUbmA?si=avx7LZotN-udfsUZWatch the movie here: https://amzn.to/43Vf20J As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #PaulyShore #SonInLaw #ThanksgivingMovie #TiffaniAmberThiessen #90sComedy #RetroMovies #FishOutOfWater

The Birth of Console Deathmatch and Friendship Trials We are bringing back the split-screen co-op! We dive into the legendary N64 game, Goldeneye 007, the game that changed first-person shooters forever.We discuss the unforgettable rush of Proximity Mines in the Facility, the unique control scheme of the N64 tritan controller, and the chaotic joy of 4-player couch co-op. We break down the game's 8 million sales record, how it saved Nintendo during the console war, and the strange story of the classic Bonds whose models were locked away in the game data forever, buried under lines of code just out of reach.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #Goldeneye007 #N64 #Retrogames #GoldeneyeN64 #Retrogaming #Nintendo64 #Classicgaming #Videogames #FPS #Gamerlife

This week, we are riding with the headless horsemen into this spooky season to discuss the 1999 Tim Burton gothic classic, Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci!Was this film a successful artistic vision or a beautiful, hollow shell? We slice right into the details, the behind-the-scenes secrets, and whether a murder mystery and a monster movie can successfully coexist.Highlights and Talking Points in this Episode:The Tim Burton Aesthetic: We debate the visual style, which won an Oscar for Art Direction , and whether the heavily stylized, fog-drenched set felt cinematic or too much like a theatrical stage play.Box Office Success: Despite a late November release date , the film was a massive success, earning $207 million worldwide on a reported $70 million budget.The Rotten Tomatoes Debate: The film critics (71%) and audience (80%) scores were surprising, proving the film was a major success.Ichabod's Backstory: We discuss whether Johnny Depp's squeamish, trauma-ridden detective, a huge departure from the original story's schoolteacher , needed such a deep backstory. (Spoiler: We thought it was a little much!)A Murder Mystery or a Monster Movie? Does the film fail by trying to be both, immediately showing a real ghost but then treating the story like a whodunit?Casting Corner: Tim Burton's first choice was always Johnny Depp , but we look at other considered actors like Brad Pitt and Liam Neeson.The Star Wars Connection: There are three "Sith Lords" in this movie! We break down the surprising connection between the cast and the Star Wars universe. Can you name all three?The Real Hero: We give a shout-out to the unsung hero of the movie: the horse, Gunpowder, who was saved from being euthanized by Johnny Depp, or was Depp conned into owning a horse?As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠ Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠ Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #MovieReview #SleepyHollow #TimBurton #JohnnyDepp #HeadlessHorseman #GothicHorror #ChristinaRicci

We get kooky and spooky with a breakdown of the 1991 hit movie, The Addams Family. Kicking things off with a nostalgic retro ramble about what we would do home alone growing up. We spent some time discussing the film's box office numbers and critic reviews. We just can't get over this film's spot-on casting, especially Raul Julia as Gomez and Anjelica Huston as Morticia. What makes The Addams Family so entertaining, is it the film's iconic humor and subtle details that make up the world? Tune in as we debate the plot's use of amnesia and the effectiveness of an MC Hammer theme song!As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠  Want some sweet podcast swag?⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens⁠     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #TheAddamsFamily #Gomez #Morticia #Wednesday #Thing #Halloween #SpookyFun

This week we're talking about the 1996 horror-comedy, The Frighteners. We discuss the film's star, Michael J. Fox, and the bizarre but fun supernatural premise about a con man who uses his ability to see and communicate with ghosts to scam people.Join us as we dive into Peter Jackson's early career, with this frightfully good time that lead to his work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We also talk about the film's tonal balance of horror and comedy and its groundbreaking CGI effects that lead us out of the Shire and on the path to mordor just a few years later.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #PeterJackson #TheFrighteners #MichaelJFox #Halloween #SpookyFun

Step into the world of the undead with Episode 86 of This Podcast Takes Tokens! 🧟‍♂️ We break down the 2004 horror classic, Dawn of the Dead. We share their first experiences with scary movies. Deric recalls a terrifying trip to see A Nightmare on Elm Street and Ryan tells the tale of being spooked by The Exorcist as a kid.We dive into a full analysis of the film, from its surprising box office success and directorial debut by Zack Snyder to the intense debate over fast vs. slow zombies. We reveal our own zombie apocalypse survival strategies as well as the unexpected twist in the movie's ending. Lastly, we get into the fun zombie comedy, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Grab your shotgun and get ready for a nostalgic, chaotic, and insightful episode!As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #Halloween #DawnOfTheDead #ZackSnyder #JamesGunn #Zombies #FamilyFriendly

Join us on This Podcast Takes Tokens as we dive into their favorite spooky video games for Halloween! We discuss our top six picks, three from each of us, and explore how horror games have evolved over the years. From the groundbreaking classics that set the standard for the genre to the modern thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, we cover a wide range of titles. Whether you're a fan of survival horror, psychological thrillers, or just zombie-slaying fun, this episode has something for every gamer looking for a scare. Get ready to reminisce about the games that gave you chills and discover new ones to play this spooky season.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia #ResidentEvil #DeadSpace #BioShock #AlanWake #DeadRising #EternalDarkness #VideoGames #RetroGames #Games #Halloween

We’re taking you back to the late 90s to revisit a movie about the late 70s, Detroit Rock City! Join us as we step back to a time when high school felt like a constant battle against adults and unhinged strangers, where the only thing that mattered was your favorite band. We get deep into the teenage angst and the pure fantasy of four friends on a mission to see KISS in concert, only to have their tickets torched by an over-the-top, authority-wielding mom. We discuss everything from the "satanic panic" craze to our own experiences of air drumming and guitaring in the car. We even reveal the surprising box office numbers for this cult classic and debate which of the four main characters had the roughest night.Don't forget to tell us all about your first band obsession below!As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia  #Kiss #DetroitRockCity

In this episode, we're talking about the 2003 hit movie: School of Rock!We dive into everything from Jack Black's memorable performance as Dewey Finn, the movie's surprisingly high Rotten Tomatoes critic score, and our favorite moments from the film. We also get into the hilarious and sometimes questionable dialogue, like the poorly aged "groupie" line and the infamous "Your kids touch me..." quote. Join us as we break down the incredible soundtrack, the genuinely talented kid actors who played their own instruments live on set, and our theories on what the characters are doing now! So, grab your air guitar, and let's stick it to the man!.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia  #JackBlack #SchoolOfRock  

Join us as we talk about the 1994 cult classic, Airheads. We discuss the movie's surprisingly low box office numbers and mixed reviews, contrasting them with its high rewatchability factor among fans. We also dive into the film's interesting history, including why we think it’s impossible to stream today due to music licensing issues.We discuss our favorite scenes, lines, and characters, from the ridiculous "I'm going to tell old man Covington" to the hilarious absurdity of Michael Richards's underserved character. We also get into some of the film's deeper themes, like the struggle of local bands and the pursuit of creative freedom in a saturated market. Finally, we end with a fun little game, imagining where the Lone Rangers would be today; 30 years after the film.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatIf you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia  #Airheads 

Join us for a trip back to 1973 in this episode This Podcast Takes Tokens, as we dive into the timeless film; Almost Famous. We discuss our appreciation for Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical movie about a young music journalist on the road with a fictional(maybe?) band called Stillwater. We revisit the film's incredible soundtrack, its unique characters, and some of our favorite, most iconic scenes.We explore the film's themes of fame, family, and finding your place in the world. We also touch on the moments that resonated with us most, from the humorous chaos of the plane scene to the quiet, heartfelt interactions between the characters. We even get into what may be the real reason there is no Stairway to Heaven in the movies. Whether you're a long-time fan or watching it for the first time, we hope our discussion inspires you to grab your own records and take a nostalgic journey with us.As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatNext week's Retro Ramble: What's a game you played growing up that wasn't a video game?If you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia  #AlmostFamous 

Are you ready to rock?! 🎸 This week we battle it out in a sibling showdown to crown the greatest fake bands of all time! We're counting down our top 10 favorite fictional bands from movies and TV, complete with rebuttals, on-the-spot replacements, and plenty of rock-and-roll nostalgia.We dive into a diverse playlist of sounds, from heavy metal to 60s pop and hardcore punk. We discuss why some fake bands become real cultural touchstones, and others fade away. Find out who made our lists and who had to be swapped out in this epic episode!As always, don’t miss out on the Retro Ramble, Stale Popcorn and Gum Under The SeatNext week's Retro Ramble: What's a game you played growing up that wasn't a video game?If you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good nostalgic conversation, then this is the podcast for you!Join us as we take a LIVE trip down memory lane, every Thursday on YouTube!Got questions or comments?Email us: [email protected]  Or Comment Below!Check out the polished and refined podcast episodes wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ  Want some sweet podcast swag?https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens     Want to support us and get just a little more, like access to all the past Live episodes?Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens #ThisPodcasTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia  #FakeBands #FictionalBands