How Ya Holdin Up?

A weird little combination of network TV and improv you’d see on a small stage in New York, this was Whose Line Is It Anyway?. We go over the cast and guests who gave us all the laughs and explore why this quick-witted show lasted so long. The question is… does it still hold up?

We're taking it back to 1984 with this one folks! Revenge of the Nerds starring some recognizable faces, depicts a battle of jocks and nerds. While the film was meant to help nerds find a place amongst the popular kids, it's portrayal of woman leaves something to be desired. Let's dive in, and see how this movie stood the test of time!

Oh my goodness gracious, it's a barbie movie from the early 2000s. So you know it's going be packed with awful animation, strange innuendos and Bibble? Jane and Dagny have never seen these movies so they decided now is better then never. What better way to start then with Mermaidia! Let's slay the boots house down with these very C***nty characters!

Angelina Jolie, is really THAT bitch. Ponytail, sweat, and a charming twinkle in her eye. She embodies perhaps the most iconic Lara Croft. But how does the film itself hold up? Find out with us!

TÉLÉFRANÇAIS! A government show in the late 80s, was the primary series that helped kids learn French in Canada. Council funded and full of nightmare fuel puppets this show became iconic for its hallucinated visuals, dancing skeletons, and one very very strange pineapple... So did it hold up?

For Black History Month we wanted to celebrate with a true classic "Akeelah and the Bee," a story of a young girl whose incredible spelling propels her to the nation spelling bee. But does it still hold up as a coming of age film? Let's find out!

Penelope (2006) is 20 years old… I know. What is going on, and where has the time gone?This is also a bittersweet moment, as we’ve lost a comedy big gun, Catherine O’Hara. To celebrate her, we wanted to choose a film she’s in that we haven’t seen in a while, or that isn’t as popular as some of her other work.Penelope features Catherine O’Hara as a busy-bee mom who will do ANYTHING to protect her daughter from the outside world, including faking her own child’s death! We know Catherine is a star, but has the rest of the film held up?Find out with us!

Jane turns thirty this January, and what better way to celebrate than to revisit the old Hollywood classic 13 Going on 30! A film about growing up too fast and realizing that every age should be valued. Although 13 was tough all around for just about every girl ever… does this 2004 film hold up, or is it all just too old? Find out with us!

Some films grow old. Others grow with us. From kids to adults, Matilda has captured hearts for generations, but what makes this beloved story truly timeless?

It is 1996, and you're watching a bunch of kids tell spooky stories around the campfire. “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” plays in the dark living room, and you shiver... BUT IS IT STILL SCARY? Find out on this episode of “How Ya Holdin’ Up?”

Gilmore Girls 2000-2007, The girls we grew up with, and the girls who taught us how important an Ivy League education is. I think? Let’s see how Gilmore Girls held up!

Well, we did it again, folks, we reviewed a film from 1999. What was in the sauce that year?! Anyways, hopefully it wasn’t the beer, because we all know what it was laced with in American Pie. A raunchy teen sex comedy featuring Eugene Levy’s eyebrows. Find out if this film held up, or if it aged like rotted whiskey.

What can we even say? Back in 2008, thousands of teens stampeded into theaters to watch Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight come to life on the big screen. The campy, melodramatic, and now a meme-worthy classic gave us endless laughs, and of course, it divided the world into two camps: Team Edward or Team Jacob. But let’s be honest, listeners… around here, we’re Team Charlie all the way. (Seriously, the man was fine.)

Cool gadgets. Hot parents. Exceptionally talented kids. On paper, it's the perfect recipe for an epic family film. But beyond the flashy tech and spy-action fun, it’s the deeper messages that gave Spy Kids 2001 its heart. So… does it still hold up?

Oh boy… what a film, Christina Ricci always kills it, but what about the darn cat?! Oh hell who are we kidding of course the kitty brings his “A”game. The rest of the film…. Is just not so clean cut. listen now and find out why!

Dive into a relaxed episode with us in this special, commercial-inspired edition.We explore nostalgic ads like the 1997 Bop It or the creepy 1965 Little Miss No Name doll. It is a trip down memory lane for everyone! By the way, does anyone have any magic spells for Dagny? It would be much appreciated.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered in 1993, after seven years of trying to get the show made in the U.S. Finally, kids in the ’90s could enjoy this beloved Japanese show! But it wasn’t all joy and giggles—some sinister things were happening behind the scenes... Find out with us!

Decorating Cents truly had us all fooled. Its “simple, cheap, and easy tricks” to glam up your home were neither simple nor easy. Cheap? Yes. From awful pale yellows to dookie sage greens, it was a masterclass in questionable taste. Find out about the HGTV show that somehow lasted 311 seasons. Oh, and welcome to our first filmed episode—although, with these horrifying DIY tricks, maybe just audio would’ve been better...

"Concrete Angel," a song by Martina McBride, attempts to blend the ambiance of early 2000s music videos with the harrowing story of child abuse. As we explore the balance between an artist's visual expression and such heavy subject matter, we’re left wondering: can a message be truly honored if too much focus is placed on the artist’s image? Did this video stand the test of time?

Supernatural has captivated its viewers for 15 seasons. But have all the seasons truly held up, or has the show lasted so long because Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are just too attractive and charismatic to resist? Or maybe it's the brilliant showrunner, Eric Kripke, who set the stage for the show's longevity. Find out with our special guest, Whitney!

We're diving into our very first video game on the podcast — The Sims! It all began back in 1989 with SimCity, and over the years, the franchise evolved into the iconic life-simulation series we know today.But here's the twist: with the rise of mods — some of which take the game into pretty dark territory — we’re asking the big question…Does The Sims still hold up the way it used to?

Out Of This World (1987) was a test on how much people would like monotonous content. An easy breezy sitcom. The show features one-note characters and easy-on-the-eyes-set designs. Nothing itches to ruffle the feathers or impact you as a viewer in any way... and yet so many grew up on this show and remember it with fondness.

NEEEEEEXT! A show from the early 2000s about as close to TINDER as can be. This heavily scripted show did not hold up. But now as we rewatched it shows the true horrors of the early 2000s dating TV. Take a listen to some of the behind-the-scenes lore with us on one of the most popular game shows at that time on MTV. Featuring our special guest CARLYN!

Let’s face it—Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser have face cards in this movie that could blind a bat. But beyond the hotties and the adventure, does this 1999 classic still hold up? Or is the appropriation so rampant that there’s no redeeming it? Listen and find out!

The early 2000s was a WILD time for dating shows. We had the start of the classic "The Bachelor" and then everything else that spilled over from that. One of those shows was The Flavor of Love. A much trashier less "Love" focused show. Does the entertainment value hold up still or has it all aged terribly? Find out on this episode of How Ya Holdin' Up! Featuring our first Guest Frannie Williams!

A funny script, A star-studded cast, and a huge FLOP at the box office. How is that possible? Well, we have some theories! Find out what Ben Stiller did best before he was known for things like Severance! Oh and find out whose head is in Janeane Garofalo's bowling ball!

Teens, Proms, and glasses make a girl ugly?... Apparently, they do in the 1999 Classic SHE'S ALL THAT. Listen up and see if this classic is still a classic or another teen flop! oh, and Usher is in this? Featuring Lil Kim, and Jane's IBS!

Hey there... Is it okay for movies to stray from source material? Sure! Lots of films do it! The general ask is that it is at least good in the end... Right? RIGHT?! Listen to Jane lose her shit over INSPECTOR GADGET 1999. And see if you agree that sometimes its best to just have the original and nothing else...

Happy Valentine's Month folks! In this episode, we explore if Kate Hudson and Mathew McConaughey's sexiness still holds up... who are we kidding of course it does. But what about the iconic film where they portrayed two NYC lovers? Find out on this episode of How Ya Holdin' Up!

The early 2000s were a grueling time for women growing up. Our bodies were heavily scrutinized in the media. Shows like What Not to Wear perpetuated the stereotype that "skinny is beautiful," and blazers and blouses dominated middle-class fashion. In this episode, we explore whether What Not to Wear still offers any sage advice or if it belongs in the outdated trash can.

Join us as we venture into some legendary children's books written by the famous Roald Dahl. A beloved children's book author and also a cold-hearted man with so much trauma, and an antisemite at his worst. The question is where do you separate the art from the artist, and is that line different for everyone individually? Tune in and find out!

"Jingle All The Way" came out in 1996 and it featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, usually the action hero, now playing the family man. We aren't the type to typecast but lord almighty was that a wild role to assign to Arnold. Anyway, it made for a lot of laughs. Now join in so you can hear Jane's and Dagny's horrible Arnold impression. Oh and Happy Holidays!

DR. Seuss is a beloved children's book writer and illustrator, but some of his work did not age so well. Explore with us what stories resonate still, and which one's are no longer published! oh and maybe a little "Wicked the Musical" singing at the beginning to get us started...Um Nessa?

The Craft (1996) directed by Andrew Fleming is arguably the witchiest cult classic film there is. But does the message of girl power and witch power still hold up?

Alvin Schwartz wrote one of the best-selling children's books about everything spooktacular. So spooky in fact that it became one of the most banned books in America. But does it still have the scare factor to make children squeal with fright?

Uh oh... A mouse gets adopted by a human family? This movie is actually about Cats. M. Night Shyamalan did what now?