Latch-Key Dads

This week on Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg dive into the obscure 1988 slasher Hide and Go Shriek — a movie that holds a special place in Tim’s heart as his very first horror film!
The Dads revisit this delightfully ridiculous 80s horror gem, where a group of teenagers decide the perfect way to spend an evening is drinking beer and playing hide-and-seek in a furniture store. What could possibly go wrong? Well, how about a psychopathic killer with a bizarre fondness for lipstick?
Will there be gratuitous nudity? Absolutely. Severed heads? You bet. A death involving a mannequin arm? You’d better believe it!
Join Tim and Greg as they dissect the kills, the questionable teenage decisions, and all the gloriously cheesy slasher madness that makes Hide and Go Shriek a true 80s horror experience.

If you love 80s movies, Gen X nostalgia, classic action films, cult classics, retro pop culture, movie reviews, and podcasts that celebrate growing up in the 80s, and 90s, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more Gen X nostalgia, movie reviews, pop culture discussions, childhood memories, and stories from the latch-key generation.Check out bonus material and photos from the episode at https://latchkeydads.com/episodes/

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On the latest episode of Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg are back at it with another round of their nostalgic guessing game, “What’s in the Box?” The Dads take turns reaching into a mysterious box discovered in Tim’s attic and pulling out random relics from the past.

Will it be a Rubik’s Cube? A Matchbox car? A Garbage Pail Kid? Or some other forgotten treasure from their childhoods? One thing is practically guaranteed: there’s bound to be a belt buckle in there somewhere. After all, young Tim apparently had quite the passion for belt buckles!

Join the Latch-Key Dads as they dig through the attic, revisit childhood memories, and discover what forgotten treasures have been hiding away for decades. You never know what the Dads will pull out next!

Tune in and find out… What’s in the Box?!

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On this episode of Latch-Key Dads, Tim reveals the story of his almost-purchase of one of the greatest arcade cabinets ever made. HINT: It cost 50 cents to play and involved a dragon. Can you guess the game?

Then the Dads take a trip back to their first summer jobs and remember what it was like to enter the workforce as teenagers. From mowing lawns and babysitting to retail and food service jobs during their college years, Tim and Greg revisit the jobs that taught them about hard work, responsibility, and the joys of earning a paycheck.

It’s another nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Latch-Key Dads — before smartphones, before online applications, and when getting a summer job meant walking in and asking, “Are you hiring?”

If you love 80s movies, Gen X nostalgia, classic action films, cult classics, retro pop culture, movie reviews, and podcasts that celebrate growing up in the 80s, and 90s, this episode is for you.

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The tables have turned!  On this episode of Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg find themselves on the hot seat as they sit down for a hard-hitting interview with… ChatGPT?!
That’s right — instead of the Dads asking the questions, AI takes over the interviewer’s chair. Tim and Greg take turns answering a series of unexpected, thought-provoking, and downright ridiculous questions designed to dig a little deeper into the minds behind Latch-Key Dads.
What makes the Dads tick? What shaped their love of the 80s? And what happens when you let AI start asking the questions?
It’s an introspective look at the guys behind the microphones — and an episode you definitely don’t want to miss!

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Join the Greg and Tim for some reminiscing about their childhood pets. Did Greg have a pet pony? Did Tim have a pet llama? Tune in for another trip down memory lane with the Latch-Key Dads!

If you love 80s movies, Gen X nostalgia, classic action films, cult classics, retro pop culture, movie reviews, and podcasts that celebrate growing up in the 80s, and 90s, this episode is for you.

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The Labyrinth continues! This week on Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg wrap up their review of Jim Henson’s cult classic, Labyrinth, with a very special guest — the incredibly cool Ellen Latzen!

Ellen joins the Dads to share her firsthand experiences growing up as a child actor, giving us a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on what it was really like to be a young Hollywood star in the 1980s.

From Labyrinth and the magic of Jim Henson to the realities of growing up in the entertainment industry, this episode goes beyond the movie review and gives us a fascinating look at the person behind the screen.

Tune in for another trip down memory lane with the Latch-Key Dads!

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Movie Review!! This week on Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg are joined by special guest Ellen Latzen to revisit one of the most unique movies of the 1980s — Jim Henson’s Labyrinth.

Released 40 years ago, Labyrinth may not have conquered the box office, but it eventually found its audience through cable TV and video rentals, becoming a beloved cult classic. With unforgettable characters like Hoggle, Ludo, Sir Didymus, and David Bowie’s mesmerizing Goblin King, Jareth, the movie remains one of those films that people either absolutely love… or just don’t get.

The Dads and Ellen take a nostalgic trip back to the world of goblins, magical mazes, bizarre creatures, and one very catchy David Bowie soundtrack. And let’s be honest — at some point in our childhood, didn’t we all have a sibling we secretly wished the Goblin King would take away?

Join the Latch-Key Dads for a trip back to the Labyrinth. Just remember: You have no power over me!

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The dads are back for Part 2 of March of 1982. Greg and Tim share some new vintage details including sneakers from 1982 as well as restaurants plus all your favorites – music, movies and TV. Plus the exciting conclusion to Tim’s new game – Guess That Toy! Can Greg finally figure out the toy from Tim’s remaining clues? Tune in for all the March of 1982 fun!

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Jump back to March of 1982 with the Dads, but before they get into all the events from March, Greg and Tim share some dad advice and Tim introduces a new game - Guess That Toy! Can Greg figure out the toy from Tim's terrible clues, was anything besides space missions happening in March of 1982? Tune in to find out.

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Movie Review Time! This week on Latch-Key Dads, Tim and Greg finally tackle one of Greg's all-time favorite horror films, Return of the Living Dead (1985). The guys break down why this cult classic remains one of the most entertaining horror-comedies of the 80s, blending outrageous gore, unforgettable characters, and a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek humor.

Along the way, they revisit the film's lasting impact on zombie lore, introducing a new breed of undead that could think, talk, crave brains, and have a knowledge of fixed pulley systems. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, join the Latch-Key Dads as they celebrate one of the decade's most original and influential horror movies.

If you love 80s movies, Gen X nostalgia, classic action films, cult classics, retro pop culture, movie reviews, and podcasts that celebrate growing up in the 80s, and 90s, this episode is for you.

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