Episode 27 – What Dreams May Come
This week we are joined once again by guest host Matt to discuss What Dreams May Come from 1998. We talk about sweet car flips, the need for open discussions about mental health, and Tim awkwardly introduces the second-ever Dial Up Movies contest. You won’t want to enter!
Episode 26 – The Matrix
This week we are joined once again by guest host Matt as well as Lou’s friend Amanda (making her podcast debut) to discuss The Matrix from 1999. We talk about what it’s like watching a major cultural phenomenon for the first time, goth kid fashion choices, and Tim argues against to saving the Earth.
Special Episode: Mighty Max In this special episode of Dial Up Movies, Lou introduces a new series to the show, covering the more obscure toy lines and television shows from the 90s. In this first episode, we combine both ideas with Mighty Max! Look for more of these special episodes in the future on Dial […]
Episode 18 – “Richie Rich” In this episode, we cover Richie Rich from 1994. We discuss Pizza Hut hand puppets, good rich people versus bad rich people, and we get real deep about Scrooge McDuck.
Episode 5: “Dragonheart” – In this episode, we cover “Dragonheart” from 1996. Listen to Tim’s impressions of Sean Connery, our discussions of the early days of CGI technology, and hear us worry that we’re slowly ruining all of our childhood movie memories.
Episode 17 From Dusk Till Dawn In this episode, we celebrate Halloween by talking about the 1996 vampire stripper classic, From Dusk Till Dawn. We discuss the origins of human civilization, the art of slicing bagels, and Lou gives an offensive dramatic reading.
Episode 16 – “Fargo” In this episode, we cover Fargo from 1996. We discuss the logistics of murder and kidnapping, dealing with the Schwarzenegger Effect, and we make a mess of Midwest impressions.
Episode 15 – “Hot Shots: Part Deux” In this episode, we cover Hot Shots: Part Deux from 1993. We discuss American Gladiators and old Nickelodeon game shows, Tim says something inappropriate, and Stephen reminds us that t he core feature of this show is to reinforce that we’re getting old.
Episode 14 – “Godzilla” In this episode, we talk about the 1998 version of Godzilla. We awkwardly congratulate each other on one year of podcasting, and talk about monster movies, helicopter physics, and have more fun quoting Space balls and Jurassic Park than talking about Godzilla.
Episode 13 – “Hook” In this episode, we talk about Hook from 1991. We discuss parents who hate their children, the physics and relativity of Neverland, and we dish out tons of hate on Tinkerbell.
Episode 12 – “You’ve Got Mail” In this episode, we cover 1998’s You’ve Got Mail. W e welcome a special guest host, Ana, who helps us get off track more than usual. We also discuss our histories with AOL and online dating and Tim gets really mad at the movie. [powepress]
Episode 11 – “Glengarry Glen Ross” In this episode, we cover 1992’s Glengarry Glen Ross. We dive into the vicious world of real estate, discuss what it takes to be a real man, and we talk a lot about coffee.
Episode 10 – “The Frighteners” In this episode, we discuss Peter Jackson’s The Frighteners, from 1996. We talk about dressing for death, Tim gets mad at ghost physics, and we learn that no one should ever take dating advice from Lou.
Episode 9: “Clueless” And we’re back! Our first episode of 2015 is Clueless from 1995, featuring a very special guest panelist, Emily. Listen as we discuss fashion of the 90s, the pitfalls of being a Heather, and hear Lou and Tim learn what “cakeboy” means.
Episode 8 – “Home Alone” Happy Holidays! In our second Christmas episode of the season, we discuss the classic film Home Alone from 1990. We talk about timeless kid logic, elf porn, and Tim plays “Disabled or Dead” with Harry and Marv.
Episode 7: “Jingle All The Way” We’re kicking off the holiday season by covering our second Arnie movie, Jingle All The Way! Get ready for more terrible impressions and a fair amount of dick jokes, and learn more about your hosts as we talk about our childhood. We laughed a lot and we hope you […]
Episode 6: “Sleepers” – In this episode, we welcome back Stephen in the creepiest of ways and discuss “Sleepers” from 1996. This was our attempt to take a very serious drama and find some comedy in it. It was not an easy task! Listen to tales of Stephen’s dating history and our collective thoughts on […]
Episode 4: “Ernest Scared Stupid” – Happy Halloween! This week, your favorite jerks discuss “Ernest Scared Stupid” from 1991, featuring another special guest host, Lauren. We’re schooled on monster lore by Tim, treated to horrible impressions by Lou, and we all collectively agree that the dog was the best part of the movie.