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Refresh My Memory episodes
- Refresh My Memory – After Hours
The year is 1985: Martin Scorsese hasn’t made Marvel fans upset yet and directs the neo-noir cult classic After Hours. But what do our late night-loving commentators, Vicky Van, Jason Dedrick and Eric Fell remember about this journey into SoHo? Do they say, “On no”?
In keeping with the after hours theme, they’ll be snacking on donuts from a local 24 hour cafe.
They also create a tribute drink called the Surrender Dorothy. Here’s how to make it:
- Make a strong cup of black coffee. (You’re going to be up for a while.)
- Add a spoonful of icing sugar
- To this add one or two ounces of Bourbon
The producer’s wife said it was “Good”. “Very Scorsese” and “Reminds me of a diner in a Greyhound station.”
If you make a Surrender Dorothy or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts34 min - Refresh My Memory – Jurassic Park
It’s time for the podcast they were so busy figuring out how to do, they didn’t ask themselves should they Yabba Dabba Do? (Sorry, this intro was originally written for The Flintstones movie and we hoped this was similar enough to work.)
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van find a DVD preserved in amber from 1993 and share their first experiences with Stephen Spielberg’s classic tale of a man, who once played Santa, meddling in God’s domain.
Along the way they enjoy some Dino Nuggets and a drink called Clever Girl. Here’s how to make it…
Clever Girl recipe is at the 6:33 point
They also create the tribute drink of their own called Chaos Theory.
Want to make it? Here’s the recipe…
- Using a tumbler add:
- 1 oz Scotch whiskey
- 3 oz Apple Juice
- A splash of water (preferably from Hawaii)
- And a scoop of vanilla ice cream
The producer’s wife said, “Bleh!” “This is like a lozenge!” and “Who is this made for?!!”
If you make an Chaos Theory or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts35 min - Refresh My Memory – Aliens
In space, no one can hear you stream. Unless you record a podcast. Which is what Eric Fell, Vicky Van and Jason Dedrick did – talking about their memories of James Cameron’s 1986 classic Aliens. Or as he first pitched it, Alien$.
Snacks were served including vanilla pudding to simulate the insides of Bishop. Also, there’s a drink called the Alien, how do you make it?
- In a tumbler with ice add
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- Add Orange Juice and Lemonade to taste
They also create a tribute drink called The Bad Call. How do you make it?
- In a tumbler with ice add
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 1 Blue Curaçao or Empress Gin (we need a blue alcohol)
- 1 oz Grenadine
- Add 7-Up to taste
(Note: We had to substitute Melon liqueur for Curaçao because we used it up. Which made the drink green, not blue.)
It’s a drink the producer’s wife said, “It tastes like summer, looks like alien blood and is like a liquid lollipop!”
If you make The Bad Call or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts41 min - Refresh My Memory – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Come with us if you want to live, but if you don’t – no problemo – your fate is in your hands. Hop on board as Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you about their memories of the 1991 blockbuster, and 1997 LA blower upper, Terminator 2.
They, like our heroes, snack on sad cheeseburgers.
With them, they enjoy a drink called The T2 assembled by bartender Jason and consisting of half an ounce each of Vodka, Grand Marnier, Sambuca, Coffee Liqueur and Irish Crème. How did they like it?
They’ll live.
They also create a tribute drink called Ode to Todd. Want to make it?
- Put ice in a tumbler
- Fill halfway with Pepsi (for product placement purposes)
- Fill the rest with Strawberry Milk (as sweet as a mother’s love)
- Garnish with a cherry as red as a Terminator’s eye.
Review from producer’s wife : Like a gummy candy. Feels like a summer vacation drink and very Millennial.
If you make an Ode to Todd or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts38 min - Refresh My Memory – Roman Holiday
It’s summer so time to get on your Vespa and take a vacation with our hosts Eric Fell, Jason Dedrick and Vicky Van as they recall their first time watching the 1953 classic Roman Holiday.
Espresso fuels their memories and gelato makes them sweeter.
They also make a tribute drink to the film called The Smitty.
Here’s how to make it…
- Fill a champagne flute almost to the top with Prosecco
- Add a splash of Amaro di Roma
- Add optional strawberry garnish
- Drink with a straw.
The Producer’s Wife said, “It’s a solid drink. It tastes like the winding down of summer.”
If you make The Smitty or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts32 min - Refresh My Memory – Highlander
A half hour’s worth of memories of 1986’s sword and sorcery classic Highlander? There can be only fun.
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give you a heads up and heads off about their first experiences with this slice of life epic.
Along the way they enjoy some Pez and Scotch whiskey.
They also create the tribute drink A Kind of Magic.
Want to make it? Here’s the recipe…- Pour:
- 1 oz Scotch Whiskey
- 1 oz Vodka
- and 1 oz Sherry into a silver chalice
The producer’s wife said, “Ugh! This is like drinking peat. But, like. taken out of a fireplace. In Chernobyl.”
It was not finished.
If you make A Kind of Magic or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts34 min - Refresh My Memory – E.T. the Extraterrestrial
Time to turn on your heart light as hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you about their memories of the 1982 smash hit, E.T. the Extraterrestrial. They promise not to phone home it in.
The gang of loveable ragtag youths enjoy some film appropriate snacks including Reese’s Pieces and Coors.
They also create a tribute drink called The After School Special. Want to make it?
- Fill a tumbler with cola and ice
- Sprinkle with edible flowers
- Add a glow stick (Do not drink if stick is punctured or has been used in a rave.)
Review from the producer’s wife : Like a visit to Grandma’s. You smell her perfume and she bought the discount soda.
If you make The After School Special or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts41 min - Refresh My Memory – Sneaky Dragon Remix!
Gather ‘round Sneakers as the Refresh My Memory hosts cast their memories back a day to Sneaky Dragon’s 700th episode and try to do an episode of their own on some of the same topics. Will it be as good? They guarantee it will be shorter.
Eric Fell, Jason Dedrick and Vicky Van are even kind enough to make a Sneaky Dragon tribute drink called The Leaky Flagon. How do you make it?
- Rim a milkshake glass with crushed Trix cereal
- Into a blender, put a couple of scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream
- Add a half cup of the milk of your choice
- Add one ounce Baileys Irish Cream
- Add one ounce Canadian Whisky
- Blend, damn it, blend!
- Pour into glass
The producer’s wife said the cereal made it taste nostalgic like a birthday party with drunk clowns.
If you make The Leaky Flagon or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts42 min - Refresh My Memory – Moonstruck
It’s the ’80s, so let’s hear it for the boy, let’s give the boy a hand!
What? That’s the wrong movie? It’s 1987’s Moonstruck? Is the song still appropriate?
Oh, good.
Sorry, I’ve been went somewhere for a bit until that nice lady slapped me and told me to snap out of it.
Let’s join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van as they share their memories of this three-time Oscar-winning film.
They’ll enjoy Italian sandwiches and Champagne along the way.
The gang didn’t have the Egg-in-a-Hole but if you feel like making it, here’s how…They also create a tribute drink called Cosmo’s Moon. Here’s how to make it:
- Fill a tumbler glass half full with Port
- Add an equal amount of Prosecco
- Garnish with bread
The producer’s wife said it was thick, heady and very good. The bread is actually what brings the drink together. It was a winner.
If you make a Cosmo’s Moon or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts30 min - Refresh My Memory – The Poseidon Adventure
Now this is a story all about how
a ship got flipped, turned upside-down
And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there
I’ll tell how it became The Poseidon Adventure.Our hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell, and Vicky Van, cruised back to 1972 as we learn about their memories of this star-studded, wet and wild adventure, and if there is a morning after…
Snacks will be served, including…
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Here’s the recipe.
The cake was accompanied by unlimited Sparkling Water.
They also created a tribute drink called God Wants Winners. How do you make it?
- Salt the rim of a glass
- Add two oz. of Blue Curaçao
- Add equal parts Champagne and Blue Raspberry Soda
- Ideally drink it upside-down
The producer’s wife said, “Ugh. Why?”
If you make a God Wants Winners or, better yet, make up one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films.
Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts31 min
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