Should We Keep This?

It’s snowing! Or is that just $640 million worth of bearer bonds falling from the scene of a hostage takeover? Either way, we’re bringing you one last special episode this year, and it’s all about the 1988 holiday movie Die Hard (yes, it’s a holiday movie!). Steven and Gina are joined by friend and husband extraordinaire Quinn Rol. Get ready for loads of quotes, a disagreement over the pronunciation of “leitmotif,” and the world’s most poorly designed boardroom table. Like, ever. Yippee Ki-Yay... well, you know the rest.

Crank up that boom box and grab yourself a cheesy slice, because this week we’re bringing you a special episode devoted to 1989’s Do the Right Thing. Join Steven and Gina as we take a close look at Spike Lee’s portrait of Bed Stuy in the ‘80s. What’s changed in the thirty years since then? Turns out, not a lot. It’s gonna be a hot one, and that’s the truth, Ruth. Oh, and while we’re at it...f*ck off, Driving Miss Daisy!

Put on your monocle and that special red scrunchie and prepare yourself to get fucked gently by a chainsaw...this week we’re gossiping about the 1988 film Heathers. Join us for a dark comedy romp as we discuss peer pressure, teenage violence, the martyrdom of JD, marching croquet outfits, and everything in between. If you want to “keep it in the spoon,” you better not miss this episode. It’s really very.

Hold your nose, because we’re plunging headfirst into the Bog of Eternal Stench. We’re bringing you the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth, featuring our special guest, David Bowie’s package...and the amazing Kathryn Whisler! Join us as we praise the puppets, question the costuming choices, and explore the difference between dance belts vs cups. The word sphincter will be said a surprising number of times. Why? You’ll have to listen to find out!

As you wish! We just can’t stop with these 80’s movies, so we’re bringing you a very special episode all about the 1987 cult classic The Princess Bride, featuring Rock Rising producer (and co-host of the Spoiler podcast) Julie Drexler Johnson. Join us as we revisit childhood crushes, interrogate codes of honor and chivalry, and try to figure out if this movie is supposed to be a satire. It’s a real nostalgia challenge, and we mean it. Anybody want a peanut?

Calling all ghosts, monsters, and ethically questionable real estate developers! This week we’re bringing you a spooky special episode, featuring the classic 1982 movie Poltergeist. Crack open a bag of candy corn (everyone’s favorite choice for Halloween) and join us for some big scary questions, like, what’s up with kids and creepy clown dolls? And why the hell is that teenage daughter even in this film? Don’t be afraid to tune in, but whatever you do...stay away from the closet.

What?!?! A departure from the form?! Gina’s home sick (or maybe running around the streets of Chicago), so Steven is joined in the studio by Gregory Roberts (The Shrimp Store, Arthouse Improv Movement) to discuss 1986’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Twist, shout, and do your best Ben Stein impression as you ask “Should we...? Should we...? Should we... Keep this?”

Gina and Steven analyze the films, shows, music, and more that have shaped our culture to determine… Should We Keep This?

While many things may be different between Atlanta in the ‘50s and a fictional Gotham City, they do have some things in common, for example, uhhh, everybody...drives? This week it’s Batman (top grossing) and Driving Miss Daisy (Best Picture). Join us as we interrogate all kinds of tropes, from super villain to magical Negro, from damsel in distress to southern belle.

Ok folks. If we thought things got contentious before, it was nothing like this week with Rain Man (Best Picture & Top Grossing) and The Cosby Show (Top Rated TV Show). There’s nothing else to say except...this one really is the biggest disagreement Gina and Steven have had. Unwrap some chocolate or pour yourself a stiff drink. You‘re gonna need it.