Stop Ruining My Childhood!

The Stop Ruining My Childhood Halloween Special continues as Steve and Megan return to Woodsboro for Part 2 of our Scream franchise retrospective!

After revisiting Wes Craven's original four films in Part 1, we're taking on the next generation of Ghostface with Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023), and Scream 7 (2026)!

New killers. New survivors. Familiar faces. And a whole new set of rules!

But did these modern sequels successfully revive one of horror's most iconic franchises, or did Hollywood finally go too far?

🎬 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY

👍 THE GOOD: The return of legacy characters, the introduction of a new generation of survivors, inventive Ghostface attacks, and the moments that capture the spirit of the original Scream.

👎 THE BAD: Questionable character decisions, familiar franchise formulas, controversial creative choices, and whether the newer films rely too heavily on nostalgia.

😱 THE UGLY: Brutal kills, shocking Ghostface reveals, divisive storylines, and the moments that left us wondering whether the franchise had finally lost its edge!

From the return to Woodsboro in Scream (2022) to the streets of New York City in Scream VI and the next chapter in Scream 7, we're examining how the franchise has evolved since 1996.

Along the way, we'll revisit our favorite characters, debate the biggest twists, share our personal reactions, and discuss whether these sequels honor Wes Craven's legacy.

And, of course, we'll deliver our signature Good, Bad & Ugly breakdown!

🎃 THE BIG QUESTIONS:

Did Scream (2022) successfully introduce a new generation?

Was Scream VI a bold step forward or more of the same?

Did Scream 7 deliver a worthy continuation of the franchise?

Which modern Ghostface reveal worked best?

Can the newer movies compete with the original trilogy?

Has the Scream franchise saved our childhood memories—or ruined them?

SPOILER WARNING: This episode discusses major plot twists, character deaths, and Ghostface identities throughout Scream 5–7.

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Which modern Scream movie is your favorite?

And how would YOU rank all seven films?

Join Steve and Megan for horror nostalgia, movie trivia, laughs, and plenty of opinions as we close out our two-part Halloween celebration!

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WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE?

Ghostface is back, and so are Steve and Megan for STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD'S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL – PART 1! 🎃

This time, we're revisiting the first four movies in the legendary SCREAM franchise and giving them the full GOOD, BAD & UGLY treatment!

From Wes Craven's groundbreaking 1996 original to the return of Sidney Prescott in Scream 4 (2011), we're looking back at the scares, surprises, iconic characters, shocking reveals, and unforgettable moments that made Ghostface a horror legend.

But do these movies still hold up? Which sequel deserves more respect? And which Scream movie should have stayed on the cutting-room floor?

🎬 THE MOVIES WE'RE REVIEWING:

🔪 SCREAM (1996) – The original that reinvented the slasher genre! Sidney Prescott, Billy Loomis, Stu Macher, and one of horror's most unforgettable opening scenes.

🔪 SCREAM 2 (1997) – Ghostface goes to college! Bigger kills, sequel rules, and a new mystery.

🔪 SCREAM 3 (2000) – Welcome to Hollywood! A movie-within-a-movie, family secrets, and the conclusion of the original trilogy.

🔪 SCREAM 4 (2011) – The rules have changed! A new generation of victims, social media obsession, and a killer twist.

🔥 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY

👍 THE GOOD: The brilliant scares, unforgettable characters, clever horror references, and everything we still love about these movies.

👎 THE BAD: The questionable plot twists, frustrating character decisions, and moments that haven't aged so well.

😱 THE UGLY: The brutal kills, ridiculous horror logic, and those moments that make us scream at the screen!

We'll also share our personal memories of the franchise, debate the best and worst moments, and revisit what made these movies such an important part of 90s and 2000s horror.

🏆 Which Scream movie comes out on top?

Is the original still unbeatable? Is Scream 2 an underrated sequel? Does Scream 3 deserve its reputation? And was Scream 4 ahead of its time?

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

🔪 Rank Scream 1–4 from BEST to WORST!

🎭 Who is your favorite Ghostface killer?

🍿 Which movie has the best opening scene?

👇 Drop your rankings in the comments! We want to hear them!

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GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH continues at SRMC!

This time, we're firing up the Way Back Machine and heading all the way back to October 2022 for a special replay of our original review of THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS!

When the original Ghostbusters movie became a phenomenon in 1984, it was only a matter of time before Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore made the jump to Saturday morning television!

And in 1986, The Real Ghostbusters brought us unforgettable ghosts, bizarre adventures, a whole lot of Slimer, and one of the most beloved animated series of the decade.

But here's the big question...

Was The Real Ghostbusters actually a GREAT cartoon, or were we just happy to have more Ghostbusters?

Join Steve and Megan as we revisit the animated series that helped define an entire generation of Saturday mornings!

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

👻 The cartoon that expanded the Ghostbusters universe

📺 Our favorite childhood memories of the series

🧪 The characters, ghosts, and adventures that made it unforgettable

🍿 How the cartoon compares to the original movie

🏆 Does The Real Ghostbusters still hold up today?

A NOTE FROM THE ARCHIVES: This episode originally aired in October 2022. We're bringing it back as part of our ongoing Ghostbusters Month celebration, complete with a new introduction!

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Who was your favorite Real Ghostbuster?

Was cartoon Egon better than movie Egon?

And did you prefer The Real Ghostbusters or Extreme Ghostbusters?

Let us know!

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WHO YA GONNA CALL? STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD!

GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH CONTINUES! 🚫👻

This week on Stop Ruining My Childhood, Steve and Megan are heading back to Oklahoma, uncovering Egon Spengler's secrets, and asking one very important question:

Did Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) save the franchise, or is it just another movie relying on our childhood nostalgia?

After decades of waiting for a true continuation of the original Ghostbusters story, Ghostbusters: Afterlife introduced a new generation of paranormal investigators while bringing back familiar faces, iconic equipment, and plenty of emotional connections to the 1984 classic.

But does it actually work?

🎬 GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021) — THE REVIEW

Join Steve and Megan as they discuss:

👻 The Legacy of Egon Spengler: Does the movie give Harold Ramis and his beloved character the tribute they deserve?

🚗 The Return of Ecto-1: Can one rusty Cadillac bring back all those childhood memories?

🧒 A New Generation: Do Phoebe, Trevor, Podcast, and Lucky have what it takes to carry the Ghostbusters legacy?

⚡ Familiar Villains: Was bringing back Gozer the right choice, or should the movie have introduced something new?

❤️ The Nostalgia Factor: Is Afterlife a heartfelt tribute to the original films or a little too dependent on fan service?

⚖️ OUR VERDICT: Does Ghostbusters: Afterlife save our childhood, survive the test of time, or ruin the memories?

🔥 BONUS REVIEW: GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) — THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY!

We're not finished busting ghosts just yet!

Steve and Megan also revisit one of the most controversial entries in the franchise: Ghostbusters (2016), starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

Was the 2016 reboot unfairly criticized, or did it fail to capture the magic of the original?

🟢 THE GOOD: What worked? The cast, comedy, ghostbusting action, and fresh ideas.

🟡 THE BAD: Where did the reboot stumble? The story, pacing, characters, or connection to the original?

🔴 THE UGLY: What really went wrong, and why does this movie still divide Ghostbusters fans?

And of course, Megan has some opinions that Steve might not be ready to hear! 😂

💬 JOIN THE DEBATE!

👻 Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife a worthy sequel to the original movies?

🗽 Which is better: Ghostbusters II (1989) or Ghostbusters (2016)?

💚 Did the 2016 reboot deserve another chance?

🏆 Which Ghostbusters movie is your favorite?

Tell us what YOU think!

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Steve and Megan revisit the movies, television shows, cartoons, and pop culture that shaped our childhoods to find out whether they still hold up today.

From forgotten favorites to legendary franchises, nothing is safe from our nostalgic scrutiny!

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WHO YA GONNA CALL… AGAIN?!

Ghostbusters Month continues on Stop Ruining My Childhood! This week, Steve and Megan revisit Ghostbusters II (1989), the sequel that brought back Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore for another supernatural adventure through New York City.

Five years after saving the world, the Ghostbusters are out of business, New York has turned against them, and a river of pink slime is feeding on everyone's negativity.

Oh, and there's a creepy painting of Vigo the Carpathian trying to take over a baby. You know… family entertainment! 😂

But nearly four decades later, does Ghostbusters II deserve its reputation as an inferior sequel? Or have we been too hard on it?

In this episode, we're breaking down:

👻 The Wayback Machine: What was happening in 1989 when Ghostbusters returned?

🎬 History & Fun Facts: Behind-the-scenes stories, returning cast members, and the making of the sequel.

💚 The Breakdown: Vigo, the Scoleri Brothers, mood slime, the Statue of Liberty, and everything that made this sequel memorable.

😂 The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: What worked, what didn't, and whether the sequel recaptured the magic of the original.

⚖️ Our Verdict: Did Ghostbusters II SAVE, SURVIVE, or RUIN our childhood?

🎁 GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH GIVEAWAY!

We're giving away a Peter Venkman Ghostbusters action figure!

Want a chance to win? Leave a genuine comment on our eligible Ghostbusters videos and Shorts throughout October. Each qualifying video you comment on gives you another entry!

👇 TODAY'S QUESTION:

Is Ghostbusters II an underrated classic, or does it deserve the criticism?

Tell us in the comments!

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👻 GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH CONTINUES!

October 1 — Ghostbusters (1984)

October 8 — Ghostbusters II (1989)

October 15 — Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

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Who ya gonna call? 

October is GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH at Stop Ruining My Childhood, and Steve and Megan are kicking things off by going back to where it all began: 1984's Ghostbusters!

Bill Murray. Dan Aykroyd. Harold Ramis. Ernie Hudson. Proton packs. Ecto-1. Slimer. Stay Puft. And enough crossed streams to permanently alter an entire generation.

But more than 40 years later, does Ghostbusters still hold up?

Steve and Megan fire up the proton packs and revisit the movie that turned paranormal exterminators into pop-culture icons. We'll dig into the movie's history and fun facts, revisit our favorite characters and scenes, talk about what we remembered from childhood versus what we notice as adults, and decide whether Ghostbusters deserves its place as one of the defining movies of the 1980s.

And because it's Ghostbusters Month, we're just getting started! Throughout October we'll be revisiting the franchise, including:

Ghostbusters

Plus, we're celebrating with our Ghostbusters Month Giveaway, where one listener/viewer will take home a Peter Venkman Ghostbusters action figure! Check our YouTube channel and official giveaway rules for eligibility and entry details. No purchase necessary. Subscription not required. U.S./D.C., 18+. Ends October 31, 2026.

So grab your proton pack, DON'T cross the streams, and join us as we answer the question at the heart of every episode:

Did Ghostbusters save our childhood, survive our childhood...or RUIN our childhood?

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Just when you thought graduation meant it was time to say goodbye to Bayside… meet the new class.

This week, we continue our trip through the Saved by the Bell universe with Saved by the Bell: The New Class. We talk about how the show came to be, its attempts to recreate the magic of the original with a new group of Bayside students, and the many familiar plots and character types that got recycled along the way.

We also get into the constantly changing cast, Screech’s return to Bayside as Mr. Belding’s assistant, and the surprising longevity of a spin-off that’s largely forgotten today—even though it ran for seven seasons and spawned its own series of novelizations.

Plus, we briefly jump ahead to the 2020 Saved by the Bell revival and what happened when Bayside opened its doors to yet another generation.

Was The New Class a worthy continuation, a copy of the original, or just proof that nobody ever really graduates from Bayside? Join us as we head back to The Max and revisit the other Saved by the Bell.

How did Saved by the Bell become one of the most iconic teen shows of the ’90s? Well, first it had to fail as a completely different show.

This week, we go back to the beginning with Good Morning, Miss Bliss, the short-lived Disney Channel series that introduced Zack Morris, Screech, Lisa Turtle, and Mr. Belding before everyone inexplicably packed up and moved from Indiana to California. We talk about the show’s strange history, what changed when Miss Bliss became Saved by the Bell, and some of our memories of watching the Bayside gang growing up.

Then, we do a full recap and review of “Jessie’s Song,” the infamous episode where Jessie gets hooked on caffeine pills because apparently actual drugs were a bridge too far for NBC on Saturday morning. Does the episode deserve its reputation? Is Zack Morris actually a good friend for once? And how did three little words—“I’m so scared”—become one of the most memorable moments in ’90s television?

Megan recalls taking caffeine pills before a test, Steve is impressed by the Hot Sundae's many outfit changes, and we ask whether Zack Morris is indeed trash. 

Join us for a whole lot of Bayside nostalgia as we find out whether Saved by the Bell still holds up—or if we just ruined our childhood.

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This week on Stop Ruining My Childhood, we’re not leaving the bar after just one round. 

After revisiting the 1989 Patrick Swayze classic, Steve and Megan jump ahead to Road House (2024) to see what happens when a cult favorite gets a modern makeover.

Does the new Road House capture any of the ridiculous charm that made the original so much fun? Does it stand on its own? And most importantly, did anyone involved remember the first rule: BE NICE? 

But wait… there’s more.

🎬 BONUS REVIEW: ROAD HOUSE 2: LAST CALL!

Yep. Road House got a sequel.

We’re taking a detour into Road House 2: Last Call to find out whether this forgotten follow-up deserves another round—or whether some bars really should stay closed.

Expect plenty of:

🍺 Road House insanity

After watching all three Road House movies, there’s only one question left:

Which ROAD HOUSE are you choosing?

🥇 Road House (1989)

Listen now and then give us your ranking!

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WORKING 9 TO 5… WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING!

For our Labor Day Special, Steve and Megan are punching the clock and heading back to 1980 to revisit the workplace comedy 9 to 5, starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman.

Welcome to Consolidated Companies, where Franklin Hart Jr. is the kind of boss who makes you wonder whether getting fired might actually be a promotion. After Violet, Judy, and Doralee finally reach their breaking point, a little after-work bonding turns into revenge fantasies, an accidental poisoning, a stolen corpse, a kidnapping—and eventually one of the most unusual workplace revolutions in movie history.

In this episode, we're talking about the Good, the Bad & the Ugly of 9 to 5, Dolly's scene-stealing movie debut, the incredible chemistry between the three leads, Hart's spectacular awfulness, those wonderfully bizarre revenge fantasies, and whether the movie's workplace commentary still feels relevant more than 45 years later.

Plus, we'll fire up The Way Back Machine for a trip to 1980, dig into History & Fun Facts, consider a few candidates for Nostalgia Amnesty, and finally deliver Our Verdict:

🟢 CHILDHOOD SAVED?

And because it's Labor Day, we're asking the important workplace question:

If you could implement ONE of Violet, Judy, and Doralee's workplace reforms at your job tomorrow, which one would you choose?

👇 Tell us in the comments—and while you're there, tell us your favorite Dolly Parton movie!

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