Nostalgic Future

Nostalgic Future

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Nostalgic Future episodes

  • Our First "Weird Al" Yankovic Episode: The Music

    In the first episode of this two-part series on "Weird Al" Yankovic, Joe and Chris recall growing up listening to his music. Along with sharing both of their experiences seeing him in concert, they also discuss some of their favorite "original" Weird Al songs.  Plus, Joe shares clips of an interview he taped with Weird Al more than a decade ago, while Chris recounts meeting him earlier this month!

    1 hr 26 min
  • Our 2023 Pop Culture Resolutions (Part II)

    Joe & Chris share some more of their 2023 Pop Culture Resolutions! During part two, they set some goals for the movies they want to watch this year. Chris discusses his plan to dig deeper into his film collection by watching more of the special features on his Blu-rays. Meanwhile, Joe begins an extensive archival project involving hundreds of VHS & Betamax tapes. 

    49 min
  • Our 2023 Pop Culture Resolutions (Part I)

    Joe & Chris welcome the New Year by sharing some of their Pop Culture Resolutions. During part one of this two-part series, they set some goals for the books they want to read and the music they want to listen to throughout 2023!

    59 min
  • Podcast Extra: Jerry Stiller & The Origins of Festivus
    Back in 2008, Joe had the opportunity to interview the late great Jerry Stiller. During their chat, they discussed the origins of the holiday Festivus. In celebration of Festivus 2022, we wanted to share a clip of that conversation. Please accept this Podcast Extra as our Festivus gift to you all!
    6 min
  • Our Cinematic Rabbit Hole: Movie Scores & The Music of John Williams
    Joe & Chris take another trip down the Rabbit Hole to discuss movie scores and the music of John Williams. Chris talks about his lifelong appreciation for the 90 year-old composer and shares some podcasts & YouTube videos that have helped him dig deeper into Williams's work. The conversation then moves onto modern music and they discuss whether or not they still find themselves becoming "fans" of newer artists. Plus, they dig into the listener mailbag!
    58 min
  • Our Halloween Horror Movie Episode: A Nightmare on Elm Street & Poltergeist

    On this special Halloween episode, Joe and Chris tackle their lack of horror movie experience by watching two 80's horror classics: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Poltergeist. Along the way, they discuss other horror films— as well as some of the more terrifying movies they've seen that aren't necessarily part of the "Horror" genre. Plus, an "In the News" update and our "Listener Mailbag". 

    1 hr 36 min
  • Our Beatles Origin Story Episode

    As Joe and Chris prepare to launch a new series of special "Beatles Movie Night" episodes, they share their respective origin stories in regard to The Beatles and discuss the band's impact on their lives. Plus an all new "Delusions of Grandeur" and an "In the News: Reboots & Revivals" update on Top Gun Maverick and Indiana Jones!

    1 hr 32 min
  • Our 'In the News' Special Report: Reboots & Revivals
    Joe and Chris share their thoughts on the endless stream of television/movie reboots that have come from Hollywood in recent years— and the “franchise fatigue” they’ve experienced from the expansion of so many of their favorite TV/movie universes. Plus, in an 'In the News' Special Report, they discuss several reboots/revivals that are currently in production, such as "Quantum Leap", "Night Court", a "Spinal Tap" sequel film and more!
    1 hr 2 min

About Nostalgic Future

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On Nostalgic Future, Joe Cook and Chris Marchand explore their pop culture obsessions in an attempt to prove that the past is the only way forward. Each episode will focus on a piece of pop culture…