Raised by VHS

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Raised by VHS episodes

September 18, 2025 License to Drive (1988)
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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1 hr 29 min
September 11, 2025 Special Features #2
Raised by VHS – Special Features #2
🎬 Intro
Cam kicks things off with another Special Features episode – your in-between weeks where we catch up on movies, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun extra segment.
🍿 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
We go full nostalgia mode, ranking the VHS covers that stuck with us as kids – the ones you couldn’t walk past at the rental store without staring at.

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30 min
September 04, 2025 The Karate Kid (1984)
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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1 hr 34 min
August 28, 2025 Special Features #1
🎬 Raised by VHS – Special Features #1
📄 Episode Description
Between our regular movie breakdowns, we’re rolling out a new kind of episode — Special Features. These are shorter, looser shows where we update you on what we’ve been watching, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun segment or two.
🧱 Episode Breakdown
🎥 What We’ve Been Watching
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
We each break down our “Top 4” on Letterboxd, BS about why we picked them, and how those films shaped our movie taste.
Follow us on Letterboxd!
Coby - https://letterboxd.com/ccoonradt/
Cam - https://letterboxd.com/cambonius/

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25 min
August 21, 2025 Days of Thunder (1990)
📄 Episode Description
We’re fired up for Episode One of Raised by VHS and we’re kicking it off with pure early ’90s blockbuster energy – Days of Thunder (1990)! Tom Cruise’s NASCAR-fueled “Top Gun on wheels” was one of the defining movies of our childhood, and we’re talking about why it still slaps, where it doesn’t hold up, and the wild behind‑the‑scenes stories that made it a cult favorite. From Cole Trickle’s cocky debut to Robert Duvall’s iconic Harry Hogge wisdom, Hans Zimmer’s adrenaline‑pumping score, and Tony Scott’s golden‑hour race cinematography – we break it all down. Plus, our Top 5 Tom Cruise movies, favorite quotes, memorabilia pick, and of course, our official Raised by VHS Late Fee rating.
🧱 Episode Breakdown
🎬 Intro & Show Launch – Welcome to Raised by VHS and why we’re here paying late fees.
🏁 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.
👉 Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @RaisedByVHS for more VHS‑era movie love!

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1 hr 24 min
August 05, 2025 Raised by VHS - Trailer
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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1 min
July 17, 2025 Remote Viewing
Remote Viewing – Psychic Spies and the War for the Mind
Summary:
What if you could spy on hidden enemy bases…or even see ancient alien civilizations on Mars—using nothing but your mind? Today we’re diving into Remote Viewing, the CIA’s psychic program that blended spies, psychics, Cold War paranoia, and some truly bizarre claims.
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.
32 min
July 10, 2025 The Montauk Project
Episode Summary
In this episode, we dive into the wild legend of the Montauk Project – a supposed secret government experiment involving psychic kids, time travel, mind control, and monsters beneath an old radar base in New York. Did anything really happen under Camp Hero, or is it all just another sci-fi conspiracy?
🧱 Key Points Covered
Rumors of psychic experiments, abducted kids, time travel, and monsters at Camp Hero.
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!
31 min
July 03, 2025 Ariel School Incident
📄 Episode Description
In 1994, sixty schoolchildren in Zimbabwe claimed they witnessed a UFO land near their playground—and that the beings inside sent them telepathic warnings. This wasn’t just folklore. Psychologists, reporters, and researchers descended on the scene. What they found remains one of the most haunting and compelling UFO cases ever reported.
🧠 Episode Breakdown
🌍 The Sighting – A silver disc lands near the Aerial School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Two beings exit. Dozens of children say they received vivid mental images and warnings about the environment and humanity’s reliance on technology.
🧾 The Aftermath – Children’s stories are shockingly consistent. UFO researchers, journalists, and Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack investigate, sparking international interest.
🧪 Theories & Doubts – Skeptics suggest mass hysteria, aircraft, or even a puppet show—but none fully explain the event.
👁 The Witnesses Today – Many of the children—now adults—still stand by their stories. Some share their experiences in documentaries like Ariel Phenomenon and Encounters.
❓ Why It Matters – When the witnesses are all children, and their stories never fade… maybe it’s time we started listening.
Thanks for listening, but remember, don’t tell anyone about what you heard today, because this podcast is a secret.
27 min
June 26, 2025 A Year Without a Summer
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
Thanks for listening, but remember, don’t tell anyone about what you heard today, because this podcast is a secret.
32 min

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Welcome to Raised by VHS – the podcast that rewinds to the glory days of late fees, staff picks, and the movies that molded us. From dusty action flicks to cult comedies and everything in between, we…