The New, the Old and the Forgotten

On this episode, your favorite ex-video store employees decide it’s time to reclaim their turf by breaking into their landlord's house—because nothing says “we want better rent” like an unauthorized home invasion! But plot twist: they discover a surprising number of people being held captive within those walls. It’s like a game of hide-and-seek, but with way more horror and way fewer snacks! Tune in to find out who makes it out alive as your hosts dive into the wild world of the 1991 Wes Craven classic, THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS.

For you skippers out there—just like our buddy Fool—feel free to jump ahead to 31:20 and enjoy the chaos!

Join your favorite former video store employees as they embark on a cinematic journey that closes out their first trilogy in the most backward fashion possible—by tackling the first entry last! That’s right, we’re diving back into the David Gordon Green HALLOWEEN franchise, where nostalgia meets slasher madness. Who among us saw this spine-chilling flick in theaters, and who’s experiencing the terror for the first time as that awkward third wheel friend who definitely won’t make it to the sequel?

And for those who like to skip ahead to the movie talk, don’t forget to put on your best costume and jump to 31:00—if you dare!

In this episode, your favorite ex-video store clerks are embracing the soul-sucking grind of the 9-to-5! Tune in to see who’s lost their red stapler and who just can’t seem to remember those TPS report cover sheets as they dive into the 1999 cult classic Office Space. If you could go ahead and listen to this episode, that’d be greeeaaat.

For the skippers (especially those sharing a name with a Grammy-winning artist), jump to 34:09 to get straight to the movie talk!

Cue the nostalgia—your favorite ex-video store clerks are trading VHS tapes for bug spray and bunk beds as they take on summer camp! That's right, they're all camp counselors now, and the chaos is real. In this episode, watch (well, listen) as our hosts channel their inner early-2000s chaos to break down the 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer.

Spoiler: someone crashes the camp van into a tree, and someone's "quick trip to town" turns into a total disaster. But honestly, would it be summer camp without a little bit of unplanned drama?

For those of you who skip past the shenanigans (why though?), jump straight to 31:32 to get into the movie talk!

Buckle up, because your favorite former video store clerks are taking a wild ride into the eye of a 90s action storm! This week, we're getting blown away by the 1996 classic Twister. Tune in to find out which of our hosts would start a Helen Hunt fan club and who thinks she should be banned from Hollywood.

And hey, don’t forget to grab your favorite “mystery beverage” from that weird straw in your car ceiling and enjoy the chaos.

For the impatient among you, skip the banter and jump to 43:28 for the tornado talk!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks are back and diving headfirst into the quirky world of Richard Linklater—again! This time, they're talking Hit Man (2023), one of the many Glen Powell movies taking over summer like sunscreen. So, grab your best fake accent, dust off that wig collection, and join the fun as the crew tries to figure out if they’re watching a hitman or a Hollywood heartthrob in disguise.

And for the skippers in the crowd (we see you), jump to 27:59 to skip the pre-show shenanigans and get straight to the Hit Man action!

This week, your favorite ex-video store clerks are trading rewinds for wrestling moves! The hosts are heading to the mat, but it's less about wrestling and more about figuring out who's the favorite and who can dominate the breakfast buffet. Spoiler: one host may have taken things too far with a tanning bed and, uh, questionable workout supplements.

Join the madness as they dive into the 2023 wholesome (we swear) family film The Iron Claw.

For those just here for the movie talk, skip the chaos and head to 24:26!

On this episode, your favorite ex-video store clerks dive deep into the rise of AI and the mind-bending career of Alex Garland. They’re rewinding the clock to his directorial debut, Ex Machina, and wondering: has anything really changed in the past 10 years, or are we just one awkward dance-off away from robot overlords? Speaking of, find out which host is breaking it down on the dance floor (disco ball optional).

For the anti-banter crowd, skip to 24:53 to jump straight into the movie talk!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks are back, and this time they’re running from danger and... possibly some bad life choices. In this episode, they’re laying low, trying not to get too high, and breaking down the 2008 stoner-comedy classic Pineapple Express. So, roll up your cross joints and join the hazy madness as they revisit one of the wildest comedies of the 2000s.

Heads up: thanks to some “premium” Hilton Wi-Fi, there might be a few sound hiccups. But hey, it adds to the vibe, right?

For the skippers, jump to 28:08 to skip the shenanigans and get straight to the movie talk!

This week, things get real as your favorite ex-video store clerks find themselves held hostage in their own podcast studio! Thankfully, they’ve just watched On the Line (2022), and Mel Gibson’s “advice” might be their only hope. Will any of them emerge as master negotiators—or will they just make things worse? Tune in for a suspenseful breakdown of the film, sprinkled with a little survival humor.

For the skippers who want to dodge the drama and head straight to the movie talk, jump to 26:19!