This is a very unique bonus episode. Today, we’re gonna find out what happens when one of America’s best sports biographers turns his lens on one of hip-hop’s most misunderstood legends. My guest today is Jeff Pearlman, the NY Times bestselling author, with a new book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur. You can also find more of Jeff here:

• https://www.youtube.com/@PressBoxChronicles
• https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffpearlmanauthor
• https://jeffpearlman.com/

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We’re heading back to 1992 — a year of slapstick traps, Talkboys, and turtle doves — to revisit Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It’s bigger, louder, and somehow even more chaotic than the original, set against the perfect early-’90s backdrop of neon windbreakers, Crystal Pepsi, and boy bands just starting to form. Let’s see if Kevin’s second round of mayhem still holds up… or if this sequel should’ve been left at the Plaza.

I’m delighted to be joined by a new guest, Andy of All Apologies podcast as well as All the Wright Mov(i)es, an Edgar Wright limited series on The Director's Chair Network. You can find him & his work at https://allapologiespodcast.com/

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Today, we go back to 1987 for another brilliant dose of John Candy and John Hughes for Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles!

I’m happy to be joined by returning guest, Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. He's also got an upcoming series covering Sam Peckinpah on The Director's Chair Network. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/action/metal/comedy/wrestling nerd. You can find him & his work here:

• https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9
• https://newhorrorexpress.com/
• https://smurph85.substack.com/

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Today we’re heading back to 1991 to revisit Dutch—to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving!

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Today we’re rewinding to 1982—a year packed with iconic hits and trends—but instead of E.T. or Fast Times, we’re looking at a National Lampoon experiment that didn’t quite land: Class Reunion.

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Today we’re diving into 1997’s Flubber—a John Hughes–penned remake. I’ll tell you I experienced a first in show history watching this movie…stay tuned to find out ;)

Introducing new guest to the show: Dustin Melbardis from The Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. He's been on the show since 2021 and loves spending time chatting with new guests and old friends, even though he admittedly has seen fewer movies than anyone he talks to. He attempts to find art in everything. He believes that the point of any movie is to make you feel. What you feel is up to you, but if you feel something then it is a success. Check him out:

• https://www.facebook.com/RetroMovieRoundtable
• https://retromovieroundtable.podbean.com/
• https://www.reddit.com/user/RMRDustin/

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Pack your bags and grab your phrasebook—we’re heading back to 1985 for the 40th anniversary of National Lampoon’s European Vacation. We’ll relive the Griswold's’ chaotic trek across the continent while also diving into pop culture that defined the mid-’80s.

Returning to the show is Zo from Back Look Cinema, the podcast! You can check out all his awesome stuff at https://www.backlookcinema.com/.

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Today as a bonus episode, listen to my guest appearance on Back Look Cinema, the podcast with Zo: Teen Wolf - the 40th anniversary! You can check out all his awesome stuff at https://www.backlookcinema.com/.

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40th ANNIVERSARY: Today we’re booting up 1985’s Weird Science—a teen fantasy where two nerds use a computer, a doll, and a lightning storm to create the woman of their dreams. It’s chaotic, cringey, and peak John Hughes in all the best and weirdest ways.

Today's guests are Chad Robinson and Russell Guest from the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast. Check them out:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-movie-roundtable/id1439985015

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Today we’re sailing back to 1983 for Nate and Hayes, the pirate adventure you probably missed—starring a swashbuckling Tommy Lee Jones, colonial chaos, and more explosions than you'd expect from a forgotten film. And don't forget the 1983 trivia in the time capsule segment.

Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is here to help me open the season!

Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also serves in the Navy. But wait, there's more! He's also a podcast host and a YouTube reactor, sharing his thoughts and opinions with the world. When he's not busy entertaining his audience, you can find him running with his with his dog, and cuddling with his cats.

In addition to Rocky, Ryan has a Rambo series podcast called It's a Long Road as well as a show called The Worst of the Best as well as The Director's Chair Network, most recently covering Michael Mann!

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