Refresh My Memory

I got a fever and the only cure is…

1977’s John Travolta “classic” Saturday Night Fever, directed by John Badham. Our nighthawks, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van, talk about both versions of the film – the PG and the R- rated. Is it a different Night than they remembered looking back on it now?

A snack is supplied by way of a double-decker New York pizza. Want to make one? Stack two slices on top of each other like Tony Manero in the opening:

And what better drink to wash that down – and maybe the taste of the movie too – than with the film’s own Seagram’s Seven and Seven.

They also create a tribute drink called Tony Manero’s Mean Streak, here’s how to make it…

The producer’s wife said it was like someone put those gross Ouzo candies in a nice glass of fruit punch. It wasn’t finished.

If you make a Tony Manero’s Mean Streak 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 Roberts

Robert Mitchum is a wise cracking fun loving preacher in Charles Laughton’s 1955 rom-com The Night of the Hunter. At least that’s what I assume the movie will be. Let me just watch it and finish this write up.
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Oh Lord. Um.. strike most of that. I think I got the names and the date right. Eric Fell, Vicky Van and Jason Dedrick share their memories of this dark classic.

Snacks will be served including Hunter’s Chicken. Here’s a recipe.

And because we’re not getting through this sober – An Old Fashioned. Here’s a video on how to make this classic:

They also create a tribute drink called the Dodgy Preacher. How do you make it?

It’s a drink the producer’s wife said, “Oh God no! This tastes like the camp councillor’s cabin in a slasher movie.”

If you make a Dodgy Preacher 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
Theme song by Chris Roberts

Please put your seat in the podcast position, we’re about to take off. If you look to your left, you’ll see our hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van travelling all the way back to 1974 for Airport ’75. Yes, the math is confusing but just go along for the ride. The deadly ride!

Snacks will be served including:
Pretzels and Tomato juice with optional Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce

They also create a tribute drink called the Eric Fellbanger. How do you make it?

To one cup of hot coffee add:
One oz of Galliano

It’s a drink the producer’s wife said was, “Good but burns. A vanilla coffee with a boozy bite at the end. Tastes like candy but not as smooth as you’d like.”

If you make an Eric Fellbanger 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 Roberts

Do or do not, there is no trying to forget that The Star Wars Holiday Special actually happened. Our three wise hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about their memories of this holiday “classic”. But it’s not the Star Wars they were looking for.

While they reminisce about this TV show from a long time ago in a galaxy with terrible judgement, they enjoy Life Cereal with blue milk.

They also create a tribute drink, the Lumpy’s Itchy. How do you make it?

The producer’s wife loved it. She said that the frozen milk meant that, unlike with a lot of hot chocolate, you didn’t burn your mouth on your first sip.

If you make a Lumpy’s Itchy 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 Roberts

Sometimes the only way to win the podcast is not to play the podcast. Not in this case however! It’s a digitally fun time with Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talking about 1983’s War Games.

While they talk about their memories of the film, the team enjoy some Warheads sour candy and a drink made for a War Games drinking game. Jason explains the rules and the drink is…

And as always a tribute drink was created. Is it checkmate or the end of the world? The name is…

The Dabney Cold One

How do you make it?

The producers wife said, “It’s American beer and I don’t like it. Like sex in a canoe, it’s f___ing close to water.” She did like the gum.

If you make The Dabney Cold One 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 Roberts

This week, do Vicky, Eric and Jason take our breath away or do the write checks their butts can’t cash? Listen in as they go back to 1986 to talk Top Gun!

The squad tries a very patriotic red, white and blue Top Gun cocktail.

Here’s how to make it.

And what 80s watch party would be complete without Pizza Bagels?

The gang then feels the need. The need to make a tribute drink called the Talk to Me Gooseberry.

How do you make it?

The producer’s wife said, “It tastes like a melted Mr. Freezie popsicle.” After much needed ice was added she said, “This is the most 80s drink ever. It’s good.”

If you make a Top Gun or a Talk to Me Gooseberry or even 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 Roberts

Hey, good to see you again. How long has it been? Let’s just put on our Jason, Vicky and Eric name tags and enter the world of 1997’s Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.

Along with talking about their memories of the film, our class acts create their own tribute beverage, The Business Women’s Drink. How do you make it?

The producer’s wife said, “Bleh!” and added that it tasted like the red hot candies she didn’t like as a kid. The Goldschläger made it hard for the Jell-O to set, as well, and it ended up a bit runny, making a mess. It was sopped up using 3M Post-it notes.

If you make an The Business Women’s Drink or 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 Roberts

What’s the rarest element? The element of surprise at finding an 80’s teen comedy that doesn’t make you go, “Uh-oh” in 2024. Welcome to the stage, 1985’s Real Genius, starring Val Kilmer. But will Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give this college romp a passing mark?

While they talk about their memories of the film, the gang enjoy some popcorn made in a sealed pop after the producer learns that Jiffy Pop plus a gas stove equals fire.

They also have some High-C, which to be honest is the best grade these kids would get at Pacific Tech University.

Our class acts also come up with their own tribute drink: Lazlo’s Pajamas. How do you make it?

The producer’s wife said it was smooth as “F”. Like one of those candy bars that aren’t like a candy bar – not a heavy coffee taste, which was nice.

If you make an Lazlo’s Pajamas or 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 Roberts

Wherever you go, there you are. And so is the Refresh My Memory podcast as long as you’ve downloaded it.

This time around our polymaths are talking about the 1984 film The Adventure of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

Does this movie transcend time and space or does it crash into a mountain?

Our Cavaliers enjoy some sake and watermelon as they tell you their mostly true recollections of the film.

The gang also come up with their own tribute drink, The Overthruster AKA Drink While You Can Monkey Boy!

How do you make it?

We weren’t able to get the ingredients together in time for a picture or taste test but look to future comments for the producer’s wife’s praise or protest. Is it a Perfect Tommy or a real Lizardo?

If you make an The Overthruster AKA Drink While You Can Monkey Boy! or 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. Happy Anniversary!

Produced by Ian Boothby
Edited by Vicky Van
Theme song by Chris Roberts

It’s the one year anniversary of Refresh My Memory and so we’re sending Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van on an all expense paid vacation into…

The Black Hole

Will they find this 1979 Disney offering an action packed fun-filled robo-romp or will it be Slim Pickens? Also what the hell is with that ending?

Along with the movie, the gang enjoys the Finnish drink Salmiakki. If you want to drink some salty licorice, this is your chance.

They also have some chocolate donut holes. Tim Horton’s Tim Bits to be precise.

The gang also come up with their own tribute drink: Ernest Borgnine’s Black Hole.

How do you make it?

The producer’s wife said it was like her least favourite after dinner mint, the one that tastes like Ouzo. It got sweeter in the aftertaste but it took a while.

If you make an Ernest Borgnine’s Black Hole or 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 Roberts