Episodes
Episode 28: Air Bud (w/ Molly Hynes)
Returning champion Molly Hynes joins us on the pod to talk about the art of sneaking ice cream cake into movie theaters, where we wandered in our adolescence, and whether Air Bud is an underappreciated masterpiece.
Episode 27: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (w/ Emily Mame Ford)
Emily Mame Ford joins us to discuss one of the most nineties movies we’ve ever seen — the 1997 classic, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
Episode 26: So I Married an Axe Murderer (w/ Darren Sechrist)
Darren Sechrist joins us on the pod to talk about the forgotten 1993 comedy, So I Married An Axe Murderer.
We try to figure out if Mike Myers was ever charming, we uncover a secret about Michael Richards getting canceled, and we temporarily become a podcast to discuss deer.Episode 25: The Little Mermaid (w/ Chrissy P)
Chrissy P joins us on the pod to talk about one of her childhood favorites, the Disney classic The Little Mermaid.
Chrissy tells us about Mr. Bear, the stuffed bear she’s had since childhood and how people react to it. We also get into sexy mermaids and the fleeting moment before a first kiss.Episode 24: Lars and the Real Girl (w/ Xena Dreyfuss)
Xena Dreyfuss makes their triumphant return to the podcast in honor of Rachel’s birthday. We discuss Rachel’s all-time favorite movie, Lars and the Real Girl, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, and Patricia Clarkson.
We talk about Xena’s childhood rebellion, why Xena’s mom made an exception to the no-violence, no-sex in movies rule so that the family could watch The Shining while Xena was six years old, and why we’re all afraid to use someone’s name the first time we meet them.Episode 23: Back to the Future (w/ Buddha Joe)
Buddha Joe join us on the podcast to discuss his all-time favorite movie, 1985’s Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson.
We talk about Joe’s love of pranking, the universal joy of two-fingered skateboarding, and how Back to the Future shaped Matt into the man he is today.Episode 22: Notting Hill (w/ Sue Lynch and Matt Woodland)
Who better to join us on this Mother’s Day than the Dusty VCR mom herself, Sue Lynch!
Episode 21: Big (w/ Vally D and Matt Woodland)
Comedian Vally D and Dusty VCR superstar and guest host Matt Woodland join us on the podcast to discuss the 1988 film Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins.
We talk about gaining our parents’ approval, our childhood relationships with walkie talkies, and we decide whether to go back to middle school for a do-over with our adult minds.Episode 20: Parenthood (w/ Michelle Talarico)
Comedian and podcast neighbor Michelle Talarico (aka “Michy Badcakes”) joins us to talk about 1989’s Parenthood, starring Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, and a young Joaquin Phoenix.
We talk about learning where babies come from (accurately or inaccurately). We argue passionately about immersion blenders vs. The Magic Bullet. Finally, Michelle explains why everyone in Auburn, MA is grizzled and shares what it’s like when your mom discovers explicit details about your sex life.
Episode 19: Miss Congeniality (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)
Fan favorite Tricia D’Onofrio returns to the podcast to talk about the 2000 film Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and Benjamin Bratt.
We talk about 90s deepfake technology, romcom tropes, and how Tricia became one of the cool kids at circus camp.
Episode 18: Overboard (w/ Matt Woodland)
Dusty VCR all-star Matt Woodland returns to the podcast to discuss the 1987 film Overboard, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. And in a Dusty VCR first, we also watched the 2018 reboot to compare how they updated this eighties classic for modern audiences.
We talk about homeschooling, childhood discipline, and the inexplicable need young boys have to tell their friends which women they find attractive.
Episode 17: Country Strong (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)
Comedian and Dusty VCR favorite Tricia D’Onofrio returns to the podcast to discuss the 2010 film Country Strong starring Gwenyth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, and Garrett Hedlund.
We discuss secret country music fandom, regrettable piercings, and debate whether Garrett Hedlund is hot.
Episode 16: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (w/ Penina Beede)
Comedian and returning champion Penina Beede joins us to discuss the 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glenne Headly. We talk about Pez conventions, find out why Jewish mothers slap their daughters, and we explore the dumbest lies we’ve ever told.
Episode 15: Galaxy Quest (w/ Sean Noah Noah)
Comedian and writer Sean Noah Noah joins us to discuss the 1999 sci-fi satire, Galaxy Quest, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub.
We talk about the true meaning of “trajesty,” we try to figure out what makes Thermians so incredibly endearing, and we play the first ever edition of The Polish Game, featuring Gabe Miner.
Episode 14: Saving Silverman
We re-watched the 2001 comedy Saving Silverman and it broke our poor little hearts. The movie we adored as teens has rotted to abomination in 2019. Tune in to hear us struggle through the pain of discussing this immensely disappointing movie.
In this episode, we discuss macrodosing on magic mushrooms, the brilliance of nun gyms, and we’ll teach you “rough wintering,” the never-fail technique for making semi-meaningful connections with strangers.