License to Drive (1988) – RBVHS Ep. 3

Coby’s pick takes us back to 1988 for a neon-soaked VHS favorite full of DMV meltdowns, Cadillac chaos, and the unstoppable force of the Two Coreys. We start with Memory Lane stories about fantasizing over Archies, Mercedes Lane, and the day we could finally ditch the bus, then roll through the film scene by scene — from Les’ nightmare test and Feldman’s wild one-liners to the all-night joyride and the unforgettable reverse hospital run.

In Behind the Scenes, we dig into casting “what ifs” like Ben Affleck auditioning for Les, Heather Graham’s early breakout, and the nine Cadillacs wrecked in production. We share our Favorite Picks, with Cam backing Corey Haim’s frantic Les and Coby going with Richard Masur’s hilarious dad. In How It Formed Us, we talk about how this movie cranked up the obsession with getting a license and why it felt rebellious even when we were still walking everywhere.

Plus: a Top 5 list of movies where your parents would absolutely kill you if they knew, and a Movie Memorabilia Inferno surprise.

Watch or listen to the full episode to see what Late Fee this late-80s joyride earned and if it stays checked out forever.

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Raised by VHS – Special Features #2

🎬 Intro

🍿 What We’ve Been Watching

Coby – From the theater to the couch, he’s been on a roll with classics and cult favorites.

Cam – Mixing comedies, war epics, and oddball picks at home and on the big screen.

🎥 Upcoming Movies We’re Excited For

Coby – Keeping a close eye on the new Running Man remake.

Cam – Anticipating Tron: Ares and some heavier historical pieces.

📼 Special Segment – Top Ten VHS Covers From Childhood

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The Karate Kid (1984) – RBVHS Ep. 2

Cam’s pick takes us back to 1984 for a VHS classic packed with awkward teen romance, Cobra Kai chaos, and the most memorable training montage of the decade. We kick things off with Memory Lane stories about backyard crane kicks and karate gi pajamas, then break down the film scene by scene — from Daniel’s rough California welcome to Miyagi’s unorthodox lessons and the All-Valley showdown.

In Behind the Scenes, we talk casting “what ifs,” the real story that inspired the script, and the music choices that almost ended up in Rocky III. We share our Favorite Picks, from beachside brawls to lens flare perfection, and in How It Formed Us we reveal the lines, moves, and outfits that stuck with us for life. Plus: a VHS Valentine for Elisabeth Shue, our Top 5 childhood martial arts movies, and a Mystery Movie Memorabilia gift exchange.

Watch or listen to the full episode to find out what Late Fee we gave this 80s classic and if it stays checked out forever.

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🎬 Raised by VHS – Special Features #1

📄 Episode Description

🧱 Episode Breakdown

Coby (In-Theater) – Weapons absolutely blew him away. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), this horror was sharp, funny, scary, and original. With $200M at the box office and an 81 on Metacritic, it lived up to the hype — even his horror-hating wife liked it. ★★★★½ on Letterboxd.

Coby (At Home) – Parasite, Sicario, Bull Durham, and Point Break.

Cam – Updates on what he’s been checking out lately.

🎬 Upcoming Movies We’re Watching For

Coby’s most anticipated: One Battle After Another — Paul Thomas Anderson directing Leonardo DiCaprio.

📼 Letterboxd Top 4

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📄 Episode Description

🧱 Episode Breakdown

🏁 Movie Overview – Days of Thunder’s box office, cult following & why it’s “Top Gun on wheels.”

🎞️ Memory Lane – Our first VHS and DVD experiences with the film, the Nintendo game, and why we still watch it anytime it pops up.

🎥 Movie Breakdown – Full scene-by-scene run‑through: casting surprises (Nicole Kidman, John C. Reilly’s first big break), epic opening credits, the Rowdy Burns rivalry, the Daytona 500 showdown, and those unforgettable Harry Hogge one‑liners.

🔧 Behind the Scenes – Tom Cruise’s real NASCAR license, filming in live races, rewriting scripts hours before filming, and the off-screen chaos of Bruckheimer & Simpson productions.

🎵 Hans Zimmer’s Breakthrough – How the score amped up the racing energy and launched Zimmer’s blockbuster career.

🏆 Favorite Picks – Our favorite scenes, quotes (“Rubbin’, son, is racing!”), and why Robert Duvall steals the show.

🔥 Hot Takes – Is Days of Thunder actually better than Top Gun? Did it mark the end of Cruise’s “young hotshot” era?

🎁 Segments – Top 5 Tom Cruise movies, “Put That on a T‑Shirt” lines, and the Movie Memorabilia Inferno gift.

💵 Late Fee Rating – Final verdict: a Top‑Tier $90 in Late Fees.

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Raised by VHS – Official Trailer

Step back into the glow of the TV screen and the hiss of the VCR with Raised by VHS, the podcast that celebrates the movies that shaped a generation. Each week, Coby and Cam rewind to a different film from the VHS era—digging into behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous trivia, and the nostalgia that made these movies unforgettable.

Episode One drops August 21st, so grab your popcorn, be kind and rewind, and get ready for a totally 80s/90s movie night… through your headphones.

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Remote Viewing – Psychic Spies and the War for the Mind

Summary:

The CIA’s secret psychic spy program, Project SCANATE, launched in 1972 to test if minds could see distant targets.

How Ingo Swann described Jupiter’s rings before NASA confirmed them—and claimed to see alien bases on the Moon.

Pat Price’s wild visions of Soviet psychic spies and underground alien bases beneath Alaska.

The Mars session where Joe McMoneagle viewed ancient pyramids and tall beings waiting for rescue.

Why Project Stargate was shut down, despite two decades of funding.

Remote Viewing today: YouTube psychics, alien bases, Atlantis, and predicting disasters.

Off-the-rails theories: simulation glitches, Project Looking Glass, and non-human entity contact.

Was Remote Viewing a failed Cold War experiment—or a glimpse into the true power of human consciousness?

Thanks for listening, but remember—don’t tell anyone about what you heard today, because This Podcast is a Secret.

Episode Summary

🧱 Key Points Covered

Preston Nichols’ claims of recovered memories from secret projects.

The Montauk Chair, said to amplify psychic abilities and open portals.

Wild stories of materialized houses, demonic portals, and a Bigfoot-like creature.

Ties to the Philadelphia Experiment and Nazi scientist conspiracies.

The Montauk Monster carcass in 2008 fueling mystery.

Skeptics point to lack of evidence and possible mental health explanations.

Inspired the original concept for Stranger Things.

Thanks for listening, but remember, don't tell anyone about what you heard today, because this podcast is a secret!

📄 Episode Description

🧠 Episode Breakdown

Thanks for listening, but remember, don’t tell anyone about what you heard today, because this podcast is a secret.

In 1816, summer never came. Red suns, snow in June, and global famine sparked fear, invention, and apocalypse talk. Was it a volcano… or something more?

🧱 Episode Breakdown

🌡️ Intro – A World Gone Cold

Snow in June, frost in August

The sun turned red and dim

Mass panic, famine, and fear

🧊 Part 1 – What Actually Happened

Global crop failure and bizarre weather

Mount Tambora’s 1815 eruption blamed

“Volcanic winter” sets in

📉 Part 2 – Aftershocks & Consequences

Food riots, mass migration, and disease

Tech innovations and shifting global trade

Religious revivals and survival cults

🖼️ Part 3 – Art, Horror & Myth

Blood-red skies in paintings by Turner & Friedrich

Frankenstein and The Vampyre born in 1816

Myths of frost spirits and angry skies spread

🌀 Part 4 – Fringe Theories

Solar minimums, comet dust, and occult weather magic

Doom prophecies and cosmic imbalance

Divine judgment: was it the wrath of God?

🧪 Part 5 – Science & Memory

Ice cores and tree rings confirm volcanic cause

Tambora's ash changed the world for years

A warning from nature—no missiles, just silence

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