Best Popcorn Time Machine Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Transform and Roll Out: The 1986 Movie That Defined a Generation 1:10:28

13h ago1:10:28

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In this episode of Retro Life for You, Chris and Marty dive deep into the 1986 animated classic, Transformers: The Movie. They discuss the film's impact on childhood nostalgia, the emotional weight of Optimus Prime's death, and the significance of the voice cast. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Transformers, the cult classic statu…

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Episode 567--Goodnight Beantown 1:09:48

19h ago1:09:48

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This time, we look at another anomaly that got cancelled despite good ratings like Bridget Loves Bernie. Maybe CBS cooked Goodnight Beantown because the network wanted to go a different route on Sunday nights. Maybe a single mother having relations with her neighbor/co-worker was a bit too much. Maybe it's because the penultimate episode ruined sex…

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GOOGLE VEO 3, CAPCUT FUMBLING CONTENT, AND FREAK ACCIDENTS 1:11:39

3d ago1:11:39

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Send us a text Welcome back to a new episode of Los Digitals, in today's episode we discuss topics like Google VEO 3 and how this will change the future of filmmaking, CapCuts new updated terms and policies, and an unfortunate freak accident that happened in Brazil regarding a HOT AIR BALLOON. In this episode, we dive into Google Veo 3, the groundb…

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It Was a Thing on TV Presents: Before the Show VIII 54:32

4d ago54:32

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In our newest edition of "Before the Show", we look at the Italian Bowl in Toledo and a hurdler having multiple wardrobe malfunctions in Segment 1. Then, in Segment 2, we are joined by Chico as we discuss the lack of ticket sales of Hulk Hogan's Real American Wrestling at Cleveland State, along with an update on Greg's progress on "Knots Landing", …

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Running into 22: NYC Streets, Sweets, and Celebrations- Los Digitals 48:06

6d ago48:06

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Send us a text Los Digitals Ep. 6 Today we dive into our recent vacation to New York. It is always an experience when visited, but this time, it felt different. The reasoning? Jenni wanted to run 22 miles in the Big Apple for her 22nd birthday. Jenesis talks about the experience and determination, grit, and mindset it took to complete 22 miles. It …

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Moving Violations (1985): Forgotten 80s Comedy Gold 55:08

8d ago55:08

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"Let’s set the stage. Moving Violations is a fast-paced, absurd, slapstick comedy about a group of misfit drivers sentenced to traffic school after repeated offenses — and if they fail, they lose their licenses for good. But their instructors are corrupt, and the system is rigged. So what do they do? Fight back, of course… with wacky schemes, wild …

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Episode 566--The Popcorn Kid 53:13

8d ago53:13

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Summer movie season is upon us. This installment, we look at a very short-lived comedy about an old time movie theater and its cast of high school-aged workers, specifically one employee who dreams of making it big in the movies one day. The show died a quick death, in part, because it aired, ironically, on a day when many people go to the movies.…

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AI BABES, MONEY MACHINES, GENERATIONAL ADAPTATIONS- Ai Persona's Created An Infinite Money Glitch? 49:08

13d ago49:08

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Send us a text Los Digitals Ep. 5 Today we dive into AI personas gaining a huge source of income, but it was not always that easy. Before recent times, Lil Maquela, was one of the worlds first biggest AI persona, she changed the game for everyone. She made everyone question her existence and point, this ended up feeding her what she needed, she gat…

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DEAD INTERNET THEORY, $21 TRILLION DOLLAR UNDERGROUND BUNKER CONSPIRACY, AI CONSCIOUSNESS 49:19

14d ago49:19

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Send us a text In this episode we dive into various topics such as the Dead Internet Theory. Discussing how this theory suggests that content on the internet today is not produced by real people, but by bots, AI, and automated systems. The decline of the internets use started back in 2016- 2017, and what remains of the internet are narratives contr…

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STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5, PAUL BROTHERS, KHLOUD POPCORN 1:10:09

14d ago1:10:09

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Send us a text Welcome back to our latest episode of Los Digitals, where we explore various topics regarding pop culture and the optimistic future of artificial intelligence. In this episode we spoke specifically about the infamous show Stranger Things and what we believe may happen in the finale. Do they beat the upside down for the last time? Is …

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PRISON BARS, POP STARS, AND ROBOT SENSES? 35:55

14d ago35:55

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Send us a text Today we dive into some interesting topics that have been sparking major conversation Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have been known to be best friends for a long time now, is it possible that Lively's scandals and battles will involve Taylor Swift, how might that affect her career and reputation? Everyone knows about Tory Lanez being…

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Season 2 : SECRETS TO SUCCESS, TECH & AI, RECAP OF THE PAST YEAR 45:33

14d ago45:33

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Send us a text Welcome back to Los Digitals podcast, in this episode we recapped what has happened over the past two years. Moving across state lines twice in two years, having to readjust to new settings and discussing the importance of being in the present moment in every part of our lives. We also touch on topics such as Tech & AI, where we disc…

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) – Cast, Facts & Film Breakdown 1:03:24

15d ago1:03:24

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Based on the bestselling 1976 novel by Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire is a lush, atmospheric, and emotionally complex horror drama that chronicles two centuries of immortality, loneliness, and moral struggle through the eyes of the vampire Louis. Set against backdrops ranging from 18th-century New Orleans to modern-day San Francisco, this is…

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Episode 565--Charles in Charge, Season 1 59:18

15d ago59:18

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First-run syndication in the 1980s was a blessing for numerous sitcoms that might not have gotten a fair shake from the networks--Too Close for Comfort, Mama's Family, Out of This World. Charles in Charge had a similar fate. It didn't find enough eyes on CBS, but give it a year and a half, and it would become a comedy staple of the late 80s and ear…

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Val Kilmer – From Genius to Gunslinger 59:06

22d ago59:06

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Hey there retro fans, and welcome back to another episode of Retro Life 4 You — the podcast where we rewind the tapes and revisit the movies that made the ‘80s and ‘90s unforgettable. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re spotlighting one of the coolest, most versatile actors of those decades: Val Kilmer. Whether he was cracking jokes as a pr…

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Episode 564--Temperatures Rising 1:23:54

22d ago1:23:54

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We celebrate the 99th anniversary of Paul Lynde's birth with this effort from the early 70s. (Lynde didn't join the cast until season 2.) Hospital hijinks happen with a wacky staff of nurses and orderlies working under a no-nonsense chief of staff. ABC must have had faith in the show, despite getting beaten in the ratings by multiple top 10 shows i…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 14 - WCW Monday Nitro 10.02.95 55:03

24d ago55:03

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In honor of the late Steve "Mongo" McMichael and since the official WCW YouTube channel has posted some of the early Nitro's, Greg and Dane look at the fifth episode of WCW Monday Nitro from October of 1995. We go over Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko being so amazing, Kevin Sullivan dressed as a women, Randy Savage's colorful outfits and the Dungeo…

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Life Moves Pretty Fast: Revisiting Ferris Bueller 1:06:18

29d ago1:06:18

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Released in 1986 and written and directed by the legendary John Hughes, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off follows high school senior Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick, as he pulls off the ultimate skip day. With his hypochondriac best friend Cameron Frye and his girlfriend Sloane Peterson, Ferris embarks on a wild adventure through Chicago — while…

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Episode 563--Shangri-La Plaza 41:00

29d ago41:00

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Pilot Month 2025 comes to a conclusion with this entry about a shopping plaza whose occupants communicate primarily through song and dance. It sounds like Cop Rock (see Episode 450), but with significantly more singing and music. The open may give off a different sort of vibe. Regardless, this oddity is the perfect way to close up the pilot vault f…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 13 - AAA/IWC When Worlds Collide 1994 1:07:04

1M ago1:07:04

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With AAA and WWE's NXT brand presenting "Worlds Collide" this week, we look at the last time AAA presented a PPV/PLE with that title, as in 1994, they partnered with IWC and WCW to present this PPV event. Greg and Dane in this episode of "The Squared Circle Time Machine", talk about Minis, La Parka, Tito Santana still in his El Matador get-up, the …

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Announcement about the future of It Was a Thing on TV 9:15

1M ago9:15

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Mike has some announcements about the future of the podcast. (No, we're not ending, at least now.) We hope you embrace some of the forthcoming changes to the podcast.By Mike Klauss, Greg Diener, and Chico Alexander

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It’s a Moral Imperative: Revisiting Real Genius (1985) 31:53

1M ago31:53

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Real Genius follows 15-year-old science prodigy Mitch Taylor, played by Gabriel Jarret, who’s recruited to a prestigious tech university to work on a secret project. He’s partnered with the school’s legendary slacker-genius Chris Knight, played by Val Kilmer — a guy who’s more interested in pranks and pool parties than lab experiments. But things a…

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Episode 562--Good Morning, Miss Bliss (pilot) 25:20

1M ago25:20

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Before it was a single season wonder on The Disney Channel and way before it became a stalwart on NBC Saturday mornings as Saved by the Bell, Good Morning, Miss Bliss had an aired pilot in summer 1987, with a different focus compared to the later series and an entirely different cast of students, which is a who's who of known actors. A little retoo…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 12 - WWF World Tour 1990 1:10:19

1M ago1:10:19

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Greg and Dane travel the world from New York to London to Paris to Tokyo on this old WWF Coliseum Video VHS, which was recently uploaded to the WWE Vault YouTube channel. We'll see Bret Hart face Dino Bravo, Hulk Hogan face Randy Savage in Paris, and see TEMU Jewel Staite in a pink wig? NOTE: We recorded this episode last Tuesday before AEW Double …

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Episode 561--Escapade 26:19

1M ago26:19

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One of the more successful imports in the 60s and 70s was The Avengers. An American version was bound to happen, and it did from the genius that was Quinn Martin. The leads were played by a name mentioned on this podcast a bit the last few weeks, Granville Van Dusen, and Morgan Fairchild. CBS took a pass, but the Avengers franchise (non-MCU version…

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Episode 560--Every Guest Star on Hotel 1:37:55

1M ago1:37:55

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A couple of years ago, we did an episode about all the guest stars who appeared on "The Love Boat". For Greg's "Money in the Bank", we look at all the guest stars who appeared on Aaron Spelling's other show that featured a variety of guest stars in "Hotel". In this episode we encounter some old podcast favorites and discover some potential new ones…

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Dead Men Do Wear Plaid – Weekend at Bernie’s with Catherine Mary Stewart 1:25:51

1M ago1:25:51

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When two low-level office workers, Larry and Richard, discover a financial discrepancy at their company, they bring it to the attention of their boss, Bernie Lomax. Unbeknownst to them, Bernie is behind the fraud—and plans to have them silenced. But before he can act, Bernie is murdered by a mob hitman. Instead of calling the authorities, Larry and…

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Live Show 53–Meet the Deedles 1:48:49

1M ago1:48:49

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Back when we reviewed "Throb" last year, Greg and Chico were reminded of this movie a pre-Fast and the Furious Paul Walker did back in 1998. Two loser surf brothers from Hawaii are sent by their father to Yellowstone, where they are mistaken for park rangers and have to do battle with a paranoid Dennis Hopper doing weird Dennis Hopper things. We pr…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 11 - The WWF SmackDown Pilot 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

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In 1999, the World Wrestling Federation and UPN teamed up to give us a network special that would become a regular series later in the fall with WWF SmackDown! Greg and Dane discuss the newly turned face Rock, the Corporate Ministry, X-Pac and Kane, the black wedding with Stephanie, and so so much more. Listen to this episode because later it will …

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Episode 559--Herndon and Me 36:05

2M ago36:05

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In 1983, as Laverne and Shirley came to an end and as Happy Days was wrapping up its run, Garry Marshall came up with this series about high school friends, one of whom became a computer millionaire and the other becoming his assistant. The show came across as more of a showcase of Michael Richards' brand of physical comedy than anything else. The …

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Minisode 35--The 1985 NBA Draft Lottery 19:47

2M ago19:47

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This week, 40 years ago, the NBA held the first-ever draft lottery in New York City. The seven non-playoff teams from the 1984-85 NBA season watched to see if their team would end up with the services of Georgetown's Patrick Ewing. However, even 40 years later, controversy continues around this event. Did the NBA happen to rig the draft so that the…

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Sequel Shenanigans: The Madness of Police Academy 2 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Hey there, retro lovers! Welcome back to Retro Life 4 You, the podcast that dives deep into the wild, wacky, and wonderful movies of the '80s and '90s. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re dusting off our badges, putting on our police caps, and riding into the hilarious chaos that is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. Released in 1985…

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Episode 558--Star Words 26:01

2M ago26:01

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The year is 1983. Game shows are rebounding after going through a tough spell from 1980 through 1982. Nipsey Russell, a friend of the genre, is in a period of hosting different shows from different genres. Why not give Nipsey a crack at a game show? CBS and Mark Goodson Productions did just that with at least 3 pilots. Unfortunately for Nipsey but …

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Episode 557--The Saint in Manhattan 36:42

2M ago36:42

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25 years after The Saint with Roger Moore first appeared on television, an attempt at a revival was made. As you might imagine since this is pilot month, the reboot was unsuccessful. It was the first pilot ever shown on CBS's Summer Playhouse series. Despite not making past the pilot stage, the show received an overwhelmingly positive review from t…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 10 - WWF In Your House I 1:26:20

2M ago1:26:20

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In honor of Mother's Day, Greg and Dane go back 30 years to when the WWF on Mother's Day held the first of a series of budget PPV's. Not only that but the WWF as part of the lead-up to the show advertised that they were giving away a house in Florida to one lucky fan! Make sure Dok Hendrix gets a tee time at the golf course because remember It's Li…

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The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 22 - Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time 37:45

2M ago37:45

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With the new season of Doctor Who happening right now on Disney+ and the BBC, we look back at one of our earliest episodes in 2020 when we looked at when Doctor Who did a special crossover with EastEnders in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Doctor Who. Also, Noel Edmonds is involved for some reason.By Mike Klauss, Greg Diener, and Chico Alexander

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Behind the Mic with Neil Ross: A Voice Acting Legend 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

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This week, we’re stepping into the recording booth with one of the most iconic voices in animation history — Neil Ross. From Saturday morning staples like G.I. Joe and Voltron to the unforgettable narration in Transformers: The Movie, Neil has given life to some of the most beloved characters of the 80s and beyond. In this candid conversation, Neil…

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Episode 556--Rex is Not Your Lawyer 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Pilot month resumes with this entry about a lawyer who has a habit of having panic attacks while litigating cases. The cast was loaded. It had potential. Unfortunately, beyond panic attacks, this show had an identity crisis and did not make NBC's fall schedule in 2010.By Mike Klauss, Greg Diener, and Chico Alexander

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Episode 555--Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Yesterday, May the Fourth have been with you. Because of the unofficial holiday, this installment will cover a facet of the Star Trek universe. (How many of you checked out after that intentional faux pas?) The Ewoks were the breakout stars of the 3rd released movie of the Star Wars franchise, while droids were a big part of the series from the sta…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 9 - Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

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In the newest edition of "The Squared Circle Time Machine" Greg and Dane return to an old WWF Coliseum Home Video recently uploaded onto the WWE Vault YouTube channel. Paul Bearer in this VHS tape selects some of his favorite matches while giving us a tour of an old theater where he and The Undertaker hang out. Also, we get Stan Lane and Gorilla Mo…

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Artificial Intelligence, Real Emotions: Revisiting D.A.R.Y.L. 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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So let’s start with the basics. D.A.R.Y.L. was released in June of 1985. The movie follows a seemingly ordinary 10-year-old boy named Daryl who’s found wandering alone with no memory of who he is. He’s placed in foster care with a loving family, and he quickly begins to impress everyone around him—he's polite, obedient, insanely good at video games…

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Episode 554--In the Lion's Den (1987 pilot) 36:48

2M ago36:48

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It's the start of our annual Pilot Month and we're starting off with a pilot two of the three of us didn't see much of, so one of us took one for the team. There's a kids show with a lion puppet and Marcia Gay Harden is involved. That's about all we cared for. It was a CBS Summer Playhouse entry, so it was earmarked for failure. We promise it gets …

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The ”It Was a Thing on TV” Hall of Fame Class of 2025 30:04

2M ago30:04

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It's our fourth annual Hall of Fame class here at "It Was a Thing on TV" and we induct 17 worthy inclusions to our Hall. They include a non-human, a former James Bond, and someone who wants to know what was in that danish.By Mike Klauss, Greg Diener, and Chico Alexander

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There’s Something About Mary: The Full Breakdown 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

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There’s Something About Mary is a hilariously offbeat romantic comedy from the minds of the Farrelly Brothers that pushed the boundaries of humor in the late ‘90s and became an instant classic. The story follows Ted Stroehman (Ben Stiller), a lovable but perpetually unlucky-in-love guy who hasn’t gotten over his high school crush, Mary Jensen (Came…

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Episode 553-Shell Game 47:30

2M ago47:30

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None of us take responsibility for selecting this show and putting it on our schedule, which must say how bad this show is. Two ex-cons produce a TV show about protecting people from scams, which makes sense; who'd know more about the scamming business than two reformed ex-cons? This show's shelf life was very short and for obvious reasons. At leas…

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 8 - WWF WrestleMania IX 1:46:02

2M ago1:46:02

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With WrestleMania in Las Vegas this weekend, Greg and Dane look at the last Mania held in Vegas in WrestleMania IX from Caesar's Palace! It's a double main event with the Hulkster returning with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake to face Money Inc. for the WWF Tag Titles and Bret Hart defending the WWF World Title against Yokozuna! Also, we ask ourselves…

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Episode 552--Exposed! Pro Wrestling's Greatest Secrets 1:23:03

3M ago1:23:03

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At the height of the professional wrestling boom in the late 1990's, NBC aired a special "exposing" the "secrets" of the industry. Did you know in wrestling, there are good guys and bad guys, and that a guy arranges who wins and who loses? No? Did you also know that signs are planted and given to fans, and that a stunt granny gets pushed by one of …

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Episode 551--David Cassidy: Man Undercover 47:38

3M ago47:38

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The 70s were a heck of a time. Anybody could get their own variety series and a pretty boy teen idol from earlier in the decade could play a undercover cop? Keith Partridge himself was the lead in this series, a complete 180 to singing and playing the guitar not 5 years prior. Ultimately, this cop show was handily defeated by another cop show, one …

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Live Show 52–Dorf Da Bingo King 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

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A couple of years ago, on a Live Show, we watched Tim Conway, in one of the many Dorf VHS tapes, play Baseball. Now, in our latest Live Show, we see him try to teach us how to play Bingo. Is this one of the most painful things we've ever had to sit through? Get your dabbers ready as we watch Dorf Da Bingo King! Here's a link to download or watch th…

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Jack Flack Always Escapes: Celebrating Cloak & Dagger 1:16:05

3M ago1:16:05

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Cloak & Dagger follows Davey Osborne, an imaginative 11-year-old boy obsessed with spy games, role-playing, and the Cloak & Dagger video game. His father, Hal Osborne, is a busy Air Force employee, leaving Davey to escape into his world of make-believe, where he imagines his hero, Jack Flack (played by Dabney Coleman in a dual role), a superspy who…

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