“Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper plays as Toad tries to steal back the car and John rescues him from a fight. Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast rejoins Rachel to talk about Tarzan’s son, Milner at his most Han Solo, the importance of protecting Charles Martin Smith at all costs, what music might have been if the plane hadn’t crashed, and how to hotwire an Impala.

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No soundtrack needed as poor Toad is sick in front of an audience, Debbie proves herself the most unflappable date ever, and John gets ready to race Falfa. Jim O’Kane from The Best Minutes Podcast joins Rachel to talk about seeing this movie in theaters the summer before starting high school, debate who the main character of the film is, and explain what John actually did to his car to make it faster.

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Things are awkward between Laurie and Bob Falfa so of course his solution is to serenade her with “Some Enchanted Evening”. Today’s song is performed by Harrison Ford doing his best Ezio Pinza impression. Pete the Retailer (of petetheretailer.com) rejoins Rachel to talk about why on earth Falfa chooses this to break the silence, what might have been if Cindy Williams had played Princess Leia instead of Shirley, and the possible future of hot rods.

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No song as Curt flexes his auto mechanic skills on the broken down Citroen while Steve tries to argue against going away to college. Pete the Retailer from Star Wars Minute joins Rachel to talk about Curt and Steve’s sudden role reversal, questionable line reading choices, and, of course, George Lucas as a filmmaker.

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“Since I Don’t Have You” by The Skyliners plays as a crying Laurie gets over her heartbreak by getting into Bob Falfa’s car. Also, John finally gets to drop Carol off at home. Christy Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute rejoins Doris to talk about the amazing contrasts drawn between these two “couples”, the completion of John and Carol’s Mandalorian arc, and why on earth Laurie would go for Falfa with his ridiculous car decor.

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“Love Potion #9” by The Clovers plays as the Pharaohs return a giddy-as-a-schoolboy Curt to his car. His life is turned upside down once again when he goes to chase down the dream blonde only to find that his car won’t start. Christy Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute joins Doris to talk about choosing a college, Curt’s luck or lack thereof, the surprising relevancy of this song to the scene, and seeing the movie for the first time.

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Yesterday’s song ends as the scene shifts to a silent Steve drinking coffee in the diner. Budda joins him to talk about wanting to hang out—just in time for Laurie to see them. Tom Taylor of ABCD:TOS rejoins Doris to talk about Budda’s motivations, playing Yes on jukeboxes, and diners around the world.

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“You’re Sixteen” by Johnny Burnette plays as John “seduces” Carol into giving him her address so he can finally take her home. Tom Taylor of The Indiana Jones Minute joins Doris to talk about what Ringo Starr and Carrie Fisher have to do with this scene, teenagers showing their kid-ness, and why John finally risks this move to get Carol out of the car.

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“Come Go With Me” by The Del Vikings plays as Curt destroys a cop car. Stand by for justice! Jay Cluitt of Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast joins Doris to talk about this movie’s foray into Blues Brothers territory, the Del Viking that became a German pop star, and Jerry’s Cherries used car lot.

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“Party Doll” by Buddy Knox plays as Curt cruises with the feisty Pharaohs and our weary wanderers head back to Burger City. This is the section where Curt proves he is not a ninja as they set up the cop car prank. Dave Pallas of 5 Minutes of Mystery joins Rachel to talk about what makes a car cool, the symbolism of Curt’s obsession with the blonde and his stepping off the Moose Lodge path, and why this film should be part of The Fast & the Furious Universe.

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