Masters of the Universe (1987) gave us Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor, almost none of the characters we knew from the cartoon and toys, and a production so troubled that Cannon Films literally ran out of money before they finished making it. What could possibly go wrong?

This week, we're revisiting the live-action He-Man and the Masters of the Universe movie and the absolutely insane story of how it made it to the big screen. We talk about Cannon Films' financial problems, the shrinking budget, the missing characters and locations from the Mattel toys and He-Man cartoon, Dolph Lundgren's performance, and Frank Langella's surprisingly committed Skeletor.

Then, we go beat by beat through the movie itself. Why does a He-Man movie spend so much time on Earth? Why is Courteney Cox here? What exactly does the Cosmic Key do? And why does the script seem determined to keep He-Man away from everything that made He-Man... He-Man?

We remembered the cartoon. We remembered Skeletor. We definitely remembered the toys. But did we remember Masters of the Universe?

And, in the end, did it ruin our childhood?

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Little House on the Prairie (2026): Books, History & a Brand-New Laura Ingalls

A new Little House on the Prairie has arrived—but how does Netflix's 2026 adaptation compare to the books, the beloved television series, and the real lives of the Ingalls family?

In this episode, we dig into the new series and the many versions of Little House that came before it. We look at where the Netflix adaptation follows Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, where it makes changes, and what we know about the real people and events that inspired the stories.

We also share stories from our trip to the Almanzo Wilder Farm in Malone, New York, and talk about what we learned from visiting one of the places where Little House history actually happened.

Finally, we dive into the response to the new series: What are critics saying? What do longtime Little House on the Prairie fans think? And, most importantly, does this new version capture what made Little House special—or has Netflix ruined our childhood?

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This week, we’ll be reviewing the new Netflix remake of Little House on the Prairie! To get ready for that exciting episode, we’re revisiting our review of the beloved 70s and 80s TV series. We have all new trivia and fun facts to start the episode.

Then, we discuss all things Little House! We start with our snack review and dive into the history of maple sugar candy. Why was it popular during the Pioneer Days? When did we switch from maple sugar to white sugar? 

In our "Fun Facts" section, we talk about the history of the Little House books and how these slower, gentler stories were adapted into one of the longest-running, dramatic television series of all time!

We rewatch and recap three episodes throughout the run of Little House, and close out with a sneak preview as Steve chooses our next movie!

Did we ruin our beloved childhood memories? Or, does Laura Ingalls Wilder still resonate with us today? Listen to find out! 

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Does the new Supergirl soar... or does it ruin our childhood?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into both the 1984 cult classic starring Helen Slater and the brand-new 2026 film. We begin with the production history behind each movie, explore how both versions compare to the DC comics, and discuss the creative choices that shaped Supergirl's journey to the screen.

Then, it's time for a full, beat-by-beat breakdown of the 2026 movie, examining every major plot point, character, surprise, and ending. Along the way, we compare the new film to its 1984 predecessor and ask the question at the heart of this podcast: Which version ruined our childhoods, and which, if any, made it even better?

Whether you're a lifelong DC fan or just saw the newest movie, join us for history, analysis, nostalgia, and plenty of spirited debate.

Stop Ruining My Childhood Season 3, Episode 1– Supergirl (1984)

This week, we're revisiting 1984's Supergirl! Before diving into our full scene-by-scene recap and review, we share our memories of the film, fun behind-the-scenes facts, how the movie changed a disastrous number of times during production, why the famous aerial ballet sequences were cut, and how we got some of the strangest food product tie-ins of the 1980s including long sequences at Popeye's chicken and some rather questionable uses of the A&W root beer branding.

Then, we break down the movie from beginning to end, talking about what still works (not much), what definitely doesn't, our favorite moments, and whether Supergirl deserves another chance from modern audiences... or whether Hollywood made the right call by remaking and rebooting the franchise. 

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We are back! We'll be revisiting the movies, cartoons, and live-action TV of the 80s and 90s and comparing them to the reboots, remakes, sequels, prequels, and remixes of today! We hope you join us!

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For this year's Easter episode, we have our friend Hannah as a guest to discuss The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a British children's television drama first broadcast by the BBC in 1988.

Based on the 1950 novel by C.S. Lewis, Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan Pevensie travel to a magical land through a forgotten wardrobe. Narnia is the home of the great lion Aslan. During his long absence, his arch-enemy, the evil White Witch places Narnia in an eternal winter. However, with the return of Aslan and the arrival of the four Pevensie children, the Narnians are given a hope to end the tyranny of the Witch.

Hannah and Megan discuss their memories of the movie and the book series, and sample some Turkish Delight, a sweet featured prominently in the story!

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We are starting our look into the 1980s! This week, Megan reviews Bosom Buddies. She was particularly surprised to learn that the show was not a TV rip-off of the Oscar-award winning film, Tootsie. 

Bosom Buddies was an American television sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. It aired on Thursday nights for two seasons on ABC from 1980-1982 and in reruns on NBC in 1984 after Tom Hanks appeared in Splash. The show features the misadventures of two single men, struggling with low-level careers in advertising. After their apartment is demolished, they disguise themselves as women in order to live in the place they can afford... a complex where no men are allowed! 

The show became known for its quirky humor and its frequent use of improvisation. Though the show started out with good ratings, it failed to hold the public's interest and was canceled after two seasons.

Was it as horrible as we remember? Or did it hold up fairly well? Listen to find out!

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This week, we have Karen back on as a guest! Karen and Megan talk about the original Mickey Mouse Club, which debuted in 1955. Karen shares her memories of running home to watch all the fun, singing, and serial adventure stories like Spin and Marty and The Hardy Boys. Then, we talk about The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, which debuted in 1989. Megan shares her memories of watching the show with her cousins after school. And we briefly discuss the 70s version that we never even knew existed!

The Mickey Mouse Club was an American variety television show for kids, created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions, the program was first televised for four seasons, from 1955 to 1959, by ABC. This original run featured a regular, but ever-changing cast of mostly teen performers. The show was revived from 1977 to 1979 for first-run syndication as The New Mickey Mouse Club, then from 1989 to 1996 as The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, airing exclusively on cable television's The Disney Channel. It returned again from 2017-2018 as Club Mickey Mouse, airing exclusively on social media. 

Some recognizable names from the show include: Annette Funicello, Mickey Rooney Jr., Mindy Feldman,  Lisa Whelchel, Britney Spears, Keri Russell, JC Chasez, Ryan Gosling, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. 

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