Dan & Manny talked to Scott Barber, one of the directors of the recently released documentary The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, "a documentary about the Nickelodeon Network, telling the story of its humble origins deep into the SNICK years." Scott discussed what it took to make and finance an indie documentary, opened up about why he thinks the 90s were Nickelodeon's best years, and told a really hilarious story about Coolio's appearance on All That. 

Scott Barber made his directorial debut with his film, The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, featuring Kenan Thompson, Drake Bell, & Melissa Joan Hart. The film premiered at the DOC NYC Festival in 2018, to a sold-out crowd. His other projects include This Is GWAR and American Clown.

They also did a deep dive on:

• The genius leadership of former Nickelodeon president Geraldine Laybourne.

And so much more! 

• Adam Sweeney (co-director of The Orange Years)

You can follow The Orange Years on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @theorangeyears. Also, follow Ginger Kid Productions @gingerkidproductions

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We recorded this on March 23rd, 2021.

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Dan & Manny put the classic kids game show Nickelodeon GUTS to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 3 episodes they watched (links below) made them scream, "Do You Have It?" They talk about how there are no actual prizes for winning, the amazing Mountain Dew-like energy of host Mike O'Malley, and there's a bunch of Leslie Jones and Alex Trebek love in this episode. ----more----

Here are the links to the 3 Nickelodeon GUTS episodes mentioned: 

• Episode 1

They also ramble on about: 

• Slime. 

And a whole lot more!

• Watch all their previous IG LIVE Episodes HERE

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We recorded this on January 18th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Manny ambushed Dan with a surprise 1am Nostalgia Test Lightning Round where they put a variety of classic games to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Our hosts riff on: 

• ❓Guess Who?

Listen to Manny & Dan discuss the stupidity of Guess Who?, if anyone actually played the game Mouse Trap, and the amazing "draw-four-stacking" house rule of Uno.  ----more----

They also go off on: 

• Episode 2: 🎸Blink 182’s Enema of the State & Take Off Your Pants and Jacket

And a whole lot more!

• Watch our most recent Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE: 🍫🔥S'mores Pop-Tarts

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We recorded this on February 15th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put another 3 Sega Genesis games, Kid Chameleon, Comix Zone, & Contra: Hard Corps, to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This time around, they are playing these games in real-time while discussing them. Dan & Manny get extremely confused by Kid Chameleon's gameplay, they try to figure out why games from their childhood had so many levels, and they attempt to figure out the OG Contra 30 lives code. ----more----

They also ramble about: 

• Game Genie 

And a whole lot more!

• Watch all their previous IG LIVE Episodes HERE

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We recorded this on January 11th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put the 1990 version of Supermarket Sweep to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The 3 episodes they watched are below: 

• Episode 1

Dan & Manny go over host David Ruprecht's classic sweater choices, how they'd be knocking over other people's carts during the "Big Sweep," and Manny's hilarious "Big Sweep" strategy. ----more----

They also talk about: 

• The genius of Leslie Jones!

And so much more

• Catch up with the latest IG LIVE Episode 8:🌞🍊Sunny D. 

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We recorded this on February 15th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put the 1998 romantic comedy The Wedding Singer to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Shout out to Sharon Brennan for suggesting this test. This movie confused our two hosts a lot. They talk about Adam Sandler's subdued whisper acting, how everyone in this movie is perverted, the guy from Goodfellas. Plus, there's a deep discussion about the meatball lady scene.----more----

They also talk about: 

• Not enough com(edy) in this rom-com. 

And a whole lot more!

Join Dan & Manny for their next IG LIVE on March 1st, 2021 at 10 pm EST/7 pm PST. They'll put the childhood "favorite" drink 🍊Sunny D to the ultimate 15-min test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 

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We recorded this on January 27th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put the Kellogg's Cereal Fun Pack to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our hosts get gastronomically taken down by: 

• 🌈Froot Loops

Listen to Manny go from super excited to eat cereal to angry and upset, the wet cereal vs dry cereal debate, and how Cap'n Crunch destroys your mouth when you eat it. ----more----

They also talk about: 

• Why do people still eat Wheaties? 

And a whole lot more!

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We recorded this on December 9th, 2020, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put the classic Nickelodeon kids game show Double Dare to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. The 3 episodes they watched (links below) immediately brought them back to their childhood. They talk about how there are no rules to the physical challenges, the comedic genius of Marc Summers, and how the kid contestants weren't siblings OR friends, which makes Double Dare even more awkward!

Here are the links to the 3 Double Dare episodes mentioned: 

• Episode 1

They also talk about: 

• The OG 1976 Double Dare.

And a whole lot more!

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• The Nostalgia Test Podcast IG LIVE! Ep.7: "Gangsta's Paradise"🎤 by Coolio

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We recorded this on January 18th, 2021, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny put the themes & openers from 5 action TV shows from the 1980s to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Our hosts wrestle with some of the most confusing imagery and music from: 

• Miami Vice

Dan gets really frustrated with how many episodes other shows had versus Miami Vice, Manny makes an amazing Vanilla Ice/MacGyver connection, and Manny reenacts the Baywatch pitch meeting.----more----

They also talk about: 

• Duct Tape. 

And a whole lot more!

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We recorded this on December 28th, 2020, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! 

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Dan & Manny welcome their longtime friend Mike Silva (aka The Bear, aka Price Hike Mike) to put the 1986 action film Iron Eagle to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST. Dan, Manny, and Mike have the most insane discussion of what's probably the most ridiculous film of the 80s. They attempt to figure out how Doug (Jason Gedrick), Chappy (Louis Gossett Jr.), and a band of misfit Airforce highschooler kids hack the US Airforce, steal two fully armored F16s, the Hades Bomb, and fly across the world to wage an unauthorized attack to save Doug's dad from the most cliche 80s-American-propaganda-villain ever. Whew.

They also talk about: 

• How Doug needs to strap a mini tape player to his leg in order to fly.

And a whole lot more!

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We recorded this on December 21st, 2020, on Zoom so there are some small sound discrepancies but don't worry, the content still rocks! Oh, and those clicking noises are just Mike playing with a pen. Try to ignore that. 

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