🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1986 for Episode 391 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1986: Part Deux! 🎬✨

Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber are back to tackle two films that couldn't be more different—but together perfectly capture the spirit of 1986.

✈️ Top Gun blasted into theaters and turned fighter pilots into rock stars. With unforgettable aerial action, a legendary soundtrack, and enough charisma to launch a thousand aviator sunglasses, the film became one of the defining movies of the decade. We discuss its impact, its legacy, and whether Maverick still flies as high today as he did in 1986.

🐉 Then we take a sharp turn into the weird and wonderful world of Big Trouble in Little China. Kurt Russell's Jack Burton may think he's the hero, but this cult classic is packed with martial arts action, ancient magic, monsters, and some of the most quotable dialogue of the 1980s. What wasn't appreciated by audiences in 1986 has become one of the most beloved cult films ever made.

From danger zones to ancient curses, fighter jets to six-demon bags, this episode celebrates two movies that showcase just how diverse—and downright fun—1980s cinema could be.

🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!

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🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1986 with Episode 390 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1986! 🎧✨

Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber are back to dive into a year that was packed with unforgettable music, iconic television, and snacks that changed the vending machine forever.

🎶 We kick things off with the music of 1986, a year when the charts were overflowing with larger-than-life personalities, unforgettable hooks, and some of the defining sounds of the decade.

🌮 Then we celebrate one of the greatest snack innovations of all time: Cool Ranch Doritos. Before 1986, ranch-flavored tortilla chips didn't exist—and after 1986, lunchboxes, convenience stores, and late-night snack runs would never be the same.

🎯 Next up is Double Dare, the game show that proved kids would do absolutely anything to get slimed on national television. From physical challenges to obstacle courses, it became must-see TV for an entire generation.

🧳 We also revisit Perfect Strangers, the fish-out-of-water sitcom that gave us Balki Bartokomous, the Dance of Joy, and one of the most memorable comedy pairings of the decade.

👽 And finally, we talk about ALF, the wisecracking alien from Melmac who crashed into suburban America and quickly became one of the biggest TV stars of the 1980s.

From music and munchies to sitcoms and slime, 1986 delivered some of the most memorable pop culture moments of the decade, and we're breaking them all down.

🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!

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The Mayor is hard at work helping prepare for Brainerd's American 250 Celebration and this year's 4th of July festivities, so we're cracking open The Escape Pod Vault for one of our favorite episodes from the past.

This week we're rewinding the clock four years to Episode 185: Burglary Ring, an absolute classic featuring Meta Mandich and one of the most ridiculous rounds of That Ain't No Baby we've ever played.

Inspired by the strange and unbelievable story of romance novelist Nancy Brophy, The Gang is tasked with identifying romance novels based solely on the descriptions from the back covers. What follows is exactly the kind of chaos you'd expect when a room full of grown adults tries to decipher the difference between real romance novels and complete nonsense.

It's weird. It's hilarious. It's one of our favorite forgotten gems from the Escape Pod archives.

So while the Mayor is busy celebrating America's 250th birthday, sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip back into the vault with Episode 185: Burglary Ring.

Thank you for listening and thank you for continuing to support The Escape Pod!

#TheEscapePod #VaultEpisode #BurglaryRing #NancyBrophy #ThatAintNoBaby #ComedyPodcast #MetaMandich #ThrowbackEpisode #RomanceNovels #TrueCrime #CrimeStories #GameShow

Bill Satre is back, and that can only mean one thing...

It's time for another round of That Ain't No Baby, the game where reality and complete nonsense collide in spectacular fashion.

This time, we're heading straight into the criminal justice system for the Crime & Punishment Edition. The Gang is presented with a lineup of bizarre crimes, ridiculous charges, strange legal violations, and unbelievable offenses, and must determine which ones are actual criminal charges and which ones were completely fabricated by the twisted minds behind the game.

The problem? Real life is often far stranger than fiction.

From oddly specific laws and bizarre criminal offenses to charges that sound like they came from a rejected sitcom script, the crew quickly discovers that separating fact from fiction is much harder than it sounds. Every round leads to heated debates, questionable logic, and the horrifying realization that some of the dumbest things imaginable are somehow real.

Can Bill continue his dominance in the game? Will the gang sniff out the fake charges? Or will reality once again prove to be the most ridiculous answer?

Find out in another chaotic installment of That Ain't No Baby!

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Weird News week is back, and things get strange fast.

In Episode 388, Jesse is off taming the beast that is Play N Trade, leaving the Triforce Formation crew to dive headfirst into another bizarre lineup of stories that somehow keep getting weirder.

This week:

🥊 Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gets slapped with assault charges ❤️ Doctors discover the surprising best way to soothe a man's heart 🏠 AirBnBs become an unexpected money-making tool on the dark web 🤖 AI makes it clear it wants only two things: your total obedience… and your money

From absurd headlines to uncomfortable future implications, this episode covers the kind of weird that only Weird News can deliver.

It's chaotic. It's ridiculous. It's probably more believable than it should be.

🎧 Press play and air it out.

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Every generation gets blamed for something… but this time, we decided to put the accusations to the test.

In Episode 387, The Gang dives headfirst into one of the most chaotic Draft Day-style rankings we've ever attempted as we sort through the internet's favorite complaints about Gen Z and decide what actually deserves the blame. From disappearing social skills and weird online trends to the death of malls, attention spans, slang, and dating culture… absolutely NOTHING is safe.

But this episode isn't just old people yelling at clouds. Along the way, we debate whether Gen Z actually ruined these things… or if they're just getting blamed for problems every generation helped create. Some takes get surprisingly heated, some categories spiral completely out of control, and a few rankings may genuinely divide the audience.

Whether you're defending Gen Z, roasting Gen Z, or part of Gen Z yourself… this episode turns into a hilarious generational battlefield full of nostalgia, chaos, and brutally honest debates.

#GenZ #WorstOfGenZ #TikTok #Influencers #AttentionSpan #ModernDating #InternetCulture #SocialMedia #CancelCulture #Memes #ReactionVideos #iPadKids #YouTube #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #Nostalgia #Millennials #GenX #PopCulture #InternetChaos

🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and fire up the flux capacitor for Episode 386 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1985 Part Deux Part Deux! ⚡🎬

This week, Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber take a deep dive into one of the most beloved films of all time as we explore WTF Happened: Back to the Future.

We're going beyond just revisiting the movie—we're digging into the fascinating behind-the-scenes chaos, unexpected casting changes, production headaches, and near-disasters that almost kept this time-travel masterpiece from ever making it to theaters.

⏰ Why was Eric Stoltz originally cast as Marty McFly? ⚡ How close did the entire project come to collapse? 🚗 How did the DeLorean become one of the most iconic movie vehicles ever? 🎥 And what behind-the-scenes decisions turned Back to the Future into a cinematic legend?

From its troubled production to its massive cultural impact, we break down exactly what happened behind the scenes to create one of the greatest movies ever made.

If you've ever wondered how this perfect storm of storytelling, casting, and sheer luck came together, this episode is for you.

🎧 Great Scott… hit play and rewind with us.

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🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1985 for Episode 385 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1985: Part Deux! 🎬✨

Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber are back to dive into the movies that helped define one of the most over-the-top, action-packed years in 80s cinema.

😂 We kick things off with Spies Like Us, the Cold War comedy classic that paired Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd for a ridiculous mission filled with espionage, absurdity, and peak 80s humor.

💥 Then it's time for Rambo: First Blood Part II, the explosive sequel that transformed John Rambo from traumatized drifter into full-blown action icon. Bigger explosions, bigger body counts, and pure Reagan-era blockbuster excess.

🥊 Finally, we step into the ring with Rocky IV, the ultimate 80s sports movie spectacle. From training montages and Cold War tension to one of cinema's most iconic showdowns, this is Stallone at maximum patriotic power.

From comedy chaos to action hero mythology, 1985 Part Deux captures the full spirit of larger-than-life 80s filmmaking.

🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!

#iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1985Movies #RockyIV #Rambo #SpiesLikeUs #80sMovies #SylvesterStallone #ColdWarCinema #MovieRewind #RetroCinema #MoviePodcast #ActionMovies #ComedyClassics #NostalgiaPodcast #ThrowbackMovies #FilmDiscussion #80sNostalgia #CultClassics

🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1985

Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber dive into a year that changed entertainment forever, blending massive cultural moments, groundbreaking television, and the start of a gaming revolution.

We apologize for the handful of small audio issues in this episode. They could not be fixed.

🎶 We kick things off with two unforgettable moments in music history: "We Are the World" and Live Aid. One united the biggest voices in music for a global cause, while the other delivered one of the most legendary live performances ever captured.

📺 Then we look at the debut of MacGyver, the TV hero who proved you could save the day with duct tape, a paperclip, and pure ingenuity.

💪 The squared circle changed forever with WrestleMania I, the event that transformed professional wrestling into a pop culture spectacle and launched Hulkamania into the stratosphere.

📼 We also revisit the mysterious and magical world of the Disney Vault, when classic Disney VHS releases became must-have treasures before disappearing back into the vault.

🎮 And finally, we break down the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that revived the video game industry and introduced millions of kids to a whole new era of gaming.

From charity concerts to wrestling history to 8-bit greatness, 1985 was a cultural powerhouse, and we're rewinding through every unforgettable moment.

🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!

#iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1985 #LiveAid #WeAreTheWorld #MacGyver #WrestleMania #NES #Nintendo #DisneyVault #80sNostalgia #RetroGaming #ClassicTV #PopCulture #Podcast #Throwback #GamingHistory #WrestlingHistory #RetroRewind #NostalgiaPodcast

Game Time is back—and things are about to get uncomfortably hilarious.

In Episode 383 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast, Justin Goble returns for another round of Secret Sound, but this time the category might be the most chaotic yet: Actor Laughs.

That's right—the gang is tasked with identifying actors based solely on their laughs. From iconic cackles to awkward chuckles and completely unhinged laughter, every clip becomes a battle of memory, instinct, and pure guesswork.

Can Justin claim glory once again? Or will Gabe, and Scotty Pizza continue to crack the code?

And as if that wasn't enough—we officially crown the 2026 Name of the Year, wrapping up one of the most ridiculous and fan-favorite traditions on the show.

Expect confusion, instant recognition, terrible guesses, and a lot of "Wait… I KNOW that laugh!"

🎧 Press play and see if you can beat The Gang.

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