Dan & Manny put the 2024 sequel 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)!

“Everyone’s stapled in Tim Burton’s movies.”

-Dan Dissinger

Dan & Manny record in-person at Lithology Brewing in Farmingdale Long Island, and the episode is an instant becomes a classic. They talk about their movie going experiences with 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and if going to the movies passes the nostalgia test, and why did Manny spend $50 to see 🪲🧃Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. They attempt to breakdown and understand the unending amount of subplots, why is Monica Bellucci in this movie, and Lydia's evolution from the first movie. Then they unpack all the missed opportunities with Beetlejuice himself, why we needed his satanic grave robbing backstory, Dan brings a surprise spooky season grab bag, SPOILER ALERT! Dan ruins Joker 2 (as if it needs more ruining), and there's so much more!!!!

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:14 Nostalgia Test: Beetlejuice

00:56 Rewatching Killer Clowns from Outer Space

01:15 Monster Squad and Other Nostalgic Movies

02:20 Theater Experience and Movie Watching Habits

11:42 Beetlejuice Sequel Discussion

16:22 Character Analysis: Lydia and Her Evolution

21:28 Plot Critique and Unnecessary Subplots

26:41 Halloween Candy Nostalgia

31:02 Scene Stealer: Catherine O'Hara's Performance

32:20 Astrid's Biking Adventure

32:32 The Town of Wintersun

33:23 Ghostly Encounters and Family Dynamics

34:59 Beetlejuice's Role and Missed Opportunities

41:16 The Detective and Monica Bellucci's Character

48:44 Nostalgia Test and Final Thoughts

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“People that don't listen to metal [...] fucking know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia

This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica’s ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There’s so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about.

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch

02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction

03:20 Discussing Metallica's Black Album

03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys

06:16 Metallica's Influence and Legacy

09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock's Impact

30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown

38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series

38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive

41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes

43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica's Impact

46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica's Evolution

51:49 Metallica's Legacy and Controversies

01:06:28 The Hangout Vibe

01:06:52 Metallica's Live Performances

01:07:34 Concert Experiences and Band Critiques

01:10:34 Nostalgia and Friendship

01:13:30 Deep Dive into Some More Metallica's Songs

01:21:14 The Black Album's Legacy

01:33:25 Final Thoughts and Outro

LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Metallica

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• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny put the 1988 Tim Burton classic 🪲🧃Beetlejuice to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“[Beetlejuice] is a movie about a man who doesn't want to read and a woman who I believe is functionally illiterate.” -Dan Dissinger

Buckle up Nostalgia Testers because this episode has it all! You'll hear tangents about Dan & Manny's childhood memories of watching Beetlejuice, praise for Tim Burton's creative style, their love for the practical effects of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice being all about the importance of reading, Dan wonders if Geena Davis' character is illiterate, and Manny believes this is the first ever staycation in movie history?

The boys also do an impromptu Nostalgia Test Now reaction to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie, and then their secret producer points out the ultimate Beetlejuice easter egg. So, say his name once, say it twice, say it a third time, and get ready for the ULTIMATE Nostalgic Beetlejuice podcast!

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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup

00:55 First Impressions and Childhood Memories

02:00 Beetlejuice's Character and Movie Analysis

02:30 Tim Burton's Unique Style and Iconic Scenes

05:43 Plot Holes and Character Dynamics

13:52 Winona Ryder's Role and Career Highlights

17:12 Michael Keaton's Performance and Legacy

22:33 Concerns About the Sequel

25:26 Discussing the Length of the Movie

26:00 Nostalgia and Expectations

27:28 Previewing the Trailer

27:46 Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis

28:46 Michael Keaton's Role

30:31 CGI vs Practical Effects

30:56 Cameos and Concerns

32:19 Sequels and Comparisons

36:17 Iconic Scenes in Beetlejuice

38:23 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test

43:26 Easter Eggs and Hidden Details

45:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Beetlejuice (Movie 1988)

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• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny go deep into the August Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 

August was insanely busy! The boys talk about the upcoming Broadway debut of Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot, Gina Gershon's stories from the set of Cocktail, should we care about Quentin Tarantino's Toy Story opinions, who's sniffing bathing suits on the set of Baywatch, the Nostalgia Test reboot exception, why is the DeLorean coming back, how did Carl Weathers never have a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and so much more! It's a jam packed episodes! 

APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:

00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia Test News

01:20 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Broadway

05:05 Tom Cruise's First Wife on the Set of Cocktail

08:27 Quentin Tarantino's Take on Toy Story 4

14:41 The DeLorean's Comeback

19:46 Jeremy Jackson's Confession

24:53 Anaconda Reboot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd

27:47 Rebooting Bad Movies

30:37 Nostalgia Music News: Aerosmith Retires

33:46 Sublime's New Song Featuring Bradley Nowell

35:29 Limp Bizkit's Resurgence

37:32 Oasis Reunion Announcement

41:49 Tributes to Childhood Icons

45:32 Carl Weathers Honored Posthumously

50:19 August News Wrap-Up

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LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Keanu Reeves

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• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny discuss whether the 1990s swing dance revival deserves the full Nostalgia Test Podcast treatment. They talk about various aspects of the swing era, its origins, the movies Swing Kids and Swingers, listening to swing dance revival bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Brian Setzer Orchestra, the cultural impact this revival had and if it could make a second a comeback in the 90s obsessed world we’re living in right now, and so much more!

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APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test Mini Episode

00:36 The Swing Dance Resurgence of the 90s

01:20 Swing Dance in Pop Culture

02:08 The 90s Swing Revival Bands

03:51 The Decline of Swing Dance

04:23 Personal Reflections on Swing Dance

06:16 Potential for a Full Episode on Swing Dance

13:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Swing Dance History

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• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yaklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community.

They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.

Contact Phoenix Performance Coaching to Start Your Health Journey!

I am a true nerd at heart. Throughout my career I have seen this ever-growing gap between the tabletop gaming community and the health and fitness community. I then made it my passion in life to bridge that gap. I took my love fundamental development and all things nerdy and combined them by becoming an online coach for those who feel they have had been neglected and forgotten by the fitness industry.

APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101

01:32 Meet Jordan Yacklin: Health and Lifestyle Coach

02:08 Jordan's Journey into Health and Fitness

03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Online Coaching

04:48 Blending Passions: Health and Gaming

06:48 Overcoming Intimidation in Fitness

09:30 The Importance of Accountability

14:28 Mental Health and Behavioral Psychology in Coaching

16:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health

24:06 Starting Phoenix Performance Coaching

27:46 Local Meetups and Gaming Events

29:04 Challenges in Promoting Health in Gaming

30:06 The Safe Space of Gaming Communities

33:23 Escapism and Instant Gratification in Gaming

36:26 The Addictive Nature of Video Games

39:27 Building Trust and Community in Gaming

44:16 Coaching Gamers Towards Better Health

46:02 The Hero's Journey and Call to Action

49:55 Setting Realistic Health Goals

51:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Phoenix Performance Coaching

If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!

We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events!

• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! 

July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple's Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation.

Email us ([email protected]) topics you want to hear us do on our next episode of The Nostalgia Test News & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode! 

APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Introduction and Breaking News

00:25 Celebrity Obituaries

01:15 Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth

03:21 Shannen Doherty's Legacy

04:43 Yellowstone Super Volcano

09:18 NBA Dream Team 2024

17:49 Snapple Elements Return

22:17 Twisters Movie Review

28:31 Nostalgia Test News: Upcoming Sequels and Reboots

28:47 Alien Franchise: Endless Alien Adventures

29:50 Karate Kid: A New Sequel in the Works

33:09 Zombie Movies: 28 Years Later

34:47 Jurassic Park: The Never-Ending Franchise

37:26 Superhero Fatigue: Superman and Beyond

39:54 Comedy Reboots: Naked Gun Returns

45:40 Final Destination and Matrix: Reboots Galore

50:11 Nostalgia Predictions: What's Next?

LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Shannen Doherty

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• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

Dan & Manny welcome back the director of The Orange Years & This is GWAR, Scott Barber, to talk about the Kickstarter for his new project Game Changers, a docu series about the videogames that changed everything!  

Scott talks about what he's been up to since the last time we had him on to discuss his documentary The Orange Years, he tells us about his new project with Phil Moore (host of Nick Arcade) called Game Changers, why he thinks this is the perfect timing for a docu series like Game Changers, some of his favorite nostalgic videogames, his obsession with the Nintendo Power Glove, how kids are coming back to retro games in a big way, and he shares a cautionary tale about being an indie filmmaker that we feel ALL indie artists need to hear. 

HELP FUND GAME CHANGERS!!!

Scott produced and co-directed The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - a documentary chronicling the rise of the Nickelodeon network throughout the 80s and 90s. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Apple TV, and most places you can buy and rent streaming movies. He also directed This Is GWAR, a documentary about the infamous art collective/performance art/monster band, currently on AMC+, Shudder, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. He is currently working on a new show called Game Changers, with Phil Moore of Nick Arcade!

WATCH EP. 122 ON YOUTUBE!

Some Episode Notes

• Game Changers Kickstarter!

• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

Dan & Manny welcome back their longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the 1996 Sublime self-titled album to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

This is an old fashion basement hangout. There's a ton of inside hometown jokes, references, & tangents, the guys reminisce about listening to Sublime, their favorite songs off this album, they talk about the lyrical prowess of the late great Bradley Nowell, 90s Rock music, singing these songs at age 13, Steve does an amazing cover of "Wrong Way," and so much more!!! 

Sit back with your best friends, open a can of your favorite gas station beer, and let's go back to 1996. 

SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!

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Some Episode Notes

• Sublime (Album 1996)

• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.

Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast! 

This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses some strong love for Ed Harris, welcomes the Buzzn The Tower boys to the 90s, Dan shouts out Jason Mewes as the most underrated actor of the 90s, thinks Independence Day needs to be rated R, and so much more!

SUGGEST A 90s TEST FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE!

WATCH EP.120 ON YOUTUBE!

Some Episode Notes

• Independence Day (Movie 1996)

• Podcast Guest Appearances

The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.