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GRIEF AND LIGHT'Grief 2 Growth': Brian D. Smith on Signs, Synchronicities, and Making Meaning after Child LossIn this episode, host Nina Rodriguez engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brian D. Smith, a certified grief educator, life purpose coach, author, speaker, and host of the Grief2Growth Podcast. They explore the profound themes of grief, loss, and the journey towards healing. Brian shares his personal experience of losing his daughter Shayna and how it transformed his understanding of life, death, and the afterlife. The discussion delves into the significance of signs and synchronicities in the grieving process, the concept of lucid dreaming as a means of connecting with loved ones, and the...
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Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book V part IViolence, romance, questionable descriptions of the female anatomy? Not what most people expect when they read Mario Puzo's The Godfather the first time. Mike Manzi, Brian Rodriguez and special guest Kate Hudson get to now Lucy Mancini inside and out as they break down perhaps the most infamous chapter in the source material to Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Book 5.
2024-05-091h 29Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel IntroductionMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez FINALLY crack open Mario Puzo's source material for The Godfather but not before pouring a glass of wine and playing some games.
2024-02-0656 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastA Very Coppola Christmas IICelebrate the Holidays and ring in the New Year with Francis's Favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez. Mike and Brian invite old friend Kyle Reinfried to help with some last minute Coppola shopping. The nephews also talk about Sofia Coppola's Christmas special; A Very Murray Christmas.
2024-01-011h 47Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPriscillaFrancis's Favorite Nephew's Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez "officially" talk their first Sofia Coppola film; 2023's Priscilla. Find out what they think about the similarities and differences between directing father and daughter as well as the depiction of Elvis and the agency Priscilla Presley gains throughout the film.
2023-12-181h 25Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastFall 2023 Check-inFrancis's long lost nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez pressed record with the intentions of creating a Halloween episode on Captain EO. Three hours later...and they decided to split the episode in two. First up; some catch-up on the relevant Coppola family news, including Sofia and Francis's social media follies.
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High School Slumber PartyThe Lost Boys: Rewatch and CommentaryFor a special Halloween treat and in the name of all things Two Coreys, Brian invites Superintendent Mike Manzi back to the podcast for a live rewatch and commentary on The Lost Boys. You may remember Brian, and guests Dan Colon and Shawnee Mead talked The Lost Boys many Halloweens ago (link here) on the pod previous to Mike and Brian tackling all Corey Haim and Corey Feldman projects. Since then it's become a sppoky season classic in the Rodriguez household and the perfect film to watch along with the Slumberers. Happy Halloween and stay tuned to the feed...
2023-11-012h 01High School Slumber PartyYes, God, YesAP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are talking religion as well as the weird world we shared in the early days of the internet as they chat Natalia Dyer and 2019's Yes, God, Yes.
2023-10-291h 27Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPatton: Episode 1Be Seated! Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez discuss Patton, a film Francis Ford Coppola wrote, forgot about, and then went on to win an Oscar for. That's all.
2023-08-081h 40Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 3Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez conclude their journey through Apocalypse Now: Redux at Kurtz's jungle compound but not before deep diving perhaps the most famous added scene in Francis Ford Coppola history; The French Colonial sequence.
2023-06-262h 19Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 2The journey up river continues as Uncle Francis Ford Coppola's favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez continue their deep dive of Apocalypse Now: Redux in the part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode Mike and Brian discuss what happens when you get off the boat in Vietnam; such as an encounter with a tiger, a rendezvous with some famous Playmates, the surreal chaos of the Do Long Bridge and how Apocalypse Now might as well be a space odyssey.
2023-06-121h 25High School Slumber Party5-25-77Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington discuss their own 5-25-77 moments, John Francis Daley and give out some awards in a follow-up episode to Brian's interview with the film's director Patrick Reed Johnson.
2023-05-0456 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastUncle Francis at the OscarsThe REAL Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore some of Francis Ford Coppola's most fascinating moments at the Academy Awards.
2023-04-162h 02High School Slumber Party2022 Teen Movie Review part 2Tune in for Part 2 of our 2022 Teen Movie review as AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington preview Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between, Tall Girl 2, Enola Holmes 2, Hocus Pocus 2, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, The School for Good and Evil, Crush, On the Come Up, Hollywood Stargirl, Sneakerella, Better Nate than Ever, I Used to be Famous and The Sky is Everywhere.
2023-02-021h 40Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastCoppola Christmas WishlistNot sure what to get the Coppola fan in you life for Christmas? Well Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez have you covered! Mike and Brian welcome back Kyle Reinfriend (Foodie Films) to the wine cellar on this very special addition of Uncle Francis as Kyle decides who has the better list Francis Ford Coppola gift ideas.
2022-12-2059 minHigh School Slumber PartyThe RookieBrian and Cousin Pumkin are talking baseball (a lot of baseball) as they break down Disney's The Rookie. Based on the true story of a high school teacher and coach who sets off on a journey to make the Major Leagues at the "old" age of 35. Starring Dennis Quaid, Brian Cox, Angus T Jones and Jay Hernandez. Also, Brian talks Jacob DeGrom.
2022-12-031h 28Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather : Episode 3Uncle's Francis's favorite nephews Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi settle all family business on this third and final chat on The Godfather. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Tom's difficult conversation with the Don, Michael in Sicily, Kay vs Apollonia, Leisure Suit Fredo's time in Las Vegas and of course the epic ending to the most epic of films.
2022-10-132h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 2Michael Manzi and Brian Rodriguez break down episode 2 of Paramount+'s The Offer. Count how many times Brian says he's "all in" as these two Francis Ford Coppola fans get even more excited about the direction of the series, the Francis and Mario show, Paramount's autobiography, Matthew Goode and so much more!
2022-06-161h 03Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 1Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar starts not with a Francis Ford Coppola movie but a TV show...about a Francis Ford Coppola movie. Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi are breaking down Paramount +'s new show The Offer, based on the making of The Godfather. Episode 1: A Seat at the Table stars Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi and of course Dan Fogler as our guy, Francis Ford Coppola.
2022-06-021h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastOpen for TastingsBuongiorno! Buona sera! Have a glass and welcome to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar; a podcast where Mike Manzi (CageClub, Third Time's a Charm, The Monster's That Made Us podcasts) and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party and P.S. I Love Hoffman podcasts) break down the films of Francis Ford Coppola cut by cut. Listen to find out just what Mike and Brian have in store for you on this brand new show!
2022-05-3124 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastIntroducing Uncle Francis's Wine CellarMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore the films of Francis Ford Coppola, one glass of wine at at time, in this cut-by-cut deep dive into the career of the man who brought us The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and so much more.
2022-05-2800 minHigh School Slumber PartyTwilight Slumber Party - SpencerBONUS: She may not have won the Oscar but Kirsten Stewart will always be #1 around these parts. Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez talk 2021's Spencer for their new podcasting Twilight Slumber Party, launching soon. Lots of British royal gossip today, Twihards.
2022-04-241h 46High School Slumber PartyCODA part 2On part 2 of the High School Slumber Party AP discussion on CODA co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington chat all about the Best Picture winning film. Brian and Aislinn discuss the inclusivity and impact of the deaf cast including Oscar winners Troy Kostur and Marlee Matlin, the amazing performance of Emilia Jones as well as the direction and writing of Sian Heder. If you missed part 1, don't forget to check out the wonderful interview with Rian Gayle wherever you get your podcasts or at the link here.
2022-04-141h 26High School Slumber PartyCODA (2021) part 1High School Slumber Party AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are here to talk CODA's big Oscar wins. For part 1 of this special AP discussion Aislinn and Brian welcome Rian Gayle, university leader and member of the deaf and hard of hearing community to discuss inclusion and deaf representation in media. Interpreter: Andrew Tolman. Look out for part 2 of our CODA breakdown this Friday!
2022-03-2950 minHigh School Slumber PartyTwilight Slumber Party - A Twilight Guide to The BatmanBONUS: Before Robert Pattison became the Batman he of course was Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga. Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez host A Twilight Guide to The Batman in the official soft launch of their new podcast Twilight Slumber Party.
2022-03-2753 minHigh School Slumber PartyDrop Dead GorgeousIt pageant time on High School Slumber Party and your judges will be slumber party host Brian Rodriguez and special guest Shawnee Mead and they'll be scoring a cult classic from the legendary film year of 1999; Drop Dead Gorgeous. Starring Academy Award nominee Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley and Amy Adams this wacky mockumentary about a teen beauty pageant in Minnesota has a lot more heart that you may remember!
2022-03-051h 23High School Slumber PartyProject XWhat is Miles Teller doing here? Brian welcomes first time slumberer (and brother of the host) Kenny Rodriguez to the podcast to talk about a film he saw in the theaters opening weekend back when he was in high school; 2012's Project X. This epic party movie was a HUGE hit when he came out and Kenny and Brian dish on how well it's aged in the last decade. Also, stick around for some Oscar nomination chat as well. Spoiler Alert: This podcast is #TeamKiki.
2022-02-191h 42High School Slumber PartyValley Girl (2020)Co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez talk the 2020 jukebox musical remake of the Nicholas Cage classic; Valley Girl starring Jessica Rothe, Josh Whitehouse, Mae Whitman, Chloe Bennet, Logan Paul and High School Slumber Party Hall-of-Famer Alicia Silverstone. Brian and Aislinn pick their favorite tracks and help decide if this film pulls off the tricky mix of nostalgia, music and spandex. Also Brian takes us to India for Study Abroad to chat up Skater Girl and Aislinn lets the slumberers know what it's like to be called on first regardless of first name or last name sorting preferences.
2022-02-082h 05High School Slumber PartyThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) Second Life part 1Twihard Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez welcome back Joe Two on his final (sort of) lifetime through the Twilight franchise as they chat Breaking Dawn Part 2. The Slumber Coven breaks down a Twilight related Key & Peele sketch, discuss the film series leaving Netflix, Jacob nicknaming Bella and Edward's daughter Nessie and which characters they would like to spend forever with. Also; one of them does not wear their Twilight related t-shirt on the Zoom call and another decides to talk about a personal and very private habit of Edward's once again...Listen and find out who and tune in...
2022-01-211h 29High School Slumber Party2021 Teen Movie Review part 2Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez return for part 2 of the 2021 Teen Movie Review! Find out their thoughts on the following 2021 teen films; "Fear Street 1994", "Fear Street 1978", "Fear Street 1666", "Slumber Party Massacre", "There's someone inside your house", "Let us in", "Finding Ohana", "Plan B", "Sophie Jones", "Paper Spiders", "Blast Beat" and "The Exchange."
2022-01-101h 29High School Slumber Party2021 Teen Movie Review part 1High School Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez watched as many teen films in 2021 as he could so you didn't have to! With help from High School Slumber Party AP co-host Aislinn Addington, Brian reviews "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things", "The Ultimate Playlist of Noise", "CODA", "Licorice Pizza", "Spider-Man: No Way Home", "Boogie", "Concrete Cowboy", "He's All That", "First Date", "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" and "Dear Evan Hansen" in this part one of a three part series. Spoiler Free!
2022-01-072h 18High School Slumber PartySpider-Man: No Way HomeSpider-Month comes to a close with an Amazing finale! Mike Manzi, Kyle Reinfried and Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez talk Spider-Man: No Way Home in this epic spoiler-filled cross over episode.
2021-12-212h 24High School Slumber PartySpider-Man: No Way Home PreviewJoin Kyle Reinfried, Mike Manzi and of course your Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez as they preview the Marvel movie event of the year; Spider-Man: No Way Home. Will their predictions come true? Find out in our next spoiler filled episode.
2021-12-191h 28High School Slumber PartyEnola HolmesElementary? No, it's AP! Co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are on the case this week as they chat Netflix's Enola Holmes. Find out just what Arthur Conan Doyle's estate had to say about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes younger sister and just how much more we respect Millie Bobby Brown for her work on the film. The film also stars Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin and Helena Bonham Carter.
2021-12-071h 34High School Slumber PartyEverybody's talking about JamieEverybody's talking about Jamie...including the AP squad as Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez chat up the 2021 musical based on the true story of a brave 16 year old and his love for the art and culture of drag. Starring newcomer Max Harwood as well as Richard E. Grant and Sharon Horgan; Everybody's talking about Jamie sparks some Drag Race references, musical theater recommendations from Aislinn and one more shot at Ben Platt's age in Dear Even Hansen...sorry.
2021-11-161h 26High School Slumber PartyBoys StateWhat happens when 1,000 teenage boys come together to build a representative government? High School Slumber Party AP co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are headed deep in the heart of Texas to chat the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary; Boys State. Have a listen as Aislinn shares her experiences both as a student and as a counselor at Girls State as your AP professors offer up some differing final grades for this critically acclaimed Apple TV+ film.
2021-11-021h 32High School Slumber PartyAll the Bright PlacesAP class is back in session as Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are together again to chat All the Bright Places. Based on a YA novel by Jennifer Niven; this 2020 Netflix film staring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith deals with some heavy teen topics. Brian and Aislinn try their best to break down everything that happens as our two leads process tragedy and hardship in their lives while discovering all the best parts of their home state of Indiana. Also, Aislinn has some thoughts on chest hair.
2021-10-051h 25High School Slumber PartyThe Last SummerCo-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez drop this special surprise episode of High School Slumber Party AP as they chat about 2019's The Last Summer. Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell among other contemporary teen stars the film tells the story of a bunch of intertwined teens living their last summer before college. SPOILER ALERT: Brian and Aislinn are not big fans of this movie but the episode is still very fun!
2021-08-241h 38High School Slumber PartyY Tu Mamá TambiénOur beach movie series moves south of the border for the latest slumber party as the Foodie Films Man Kyle Reinfried and Brian chat up the sexually charged coming-of-age road movie Y Tu Mamá También. This masterpiece of Mexican cinema is directed by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón and stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Maribel Verdu. Kyle and Brian discuss the works of Cuarón as well as the other Three Amigos (Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro) and chat about what exactly makes the film so beautiful. Find out how close the mov...
2021-08-131h 39High School Slumber PartyKid 90High School Slumber Party AP Co-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez dive into Soleil Moon Frye's Hulu Documentary: Kid 90. Assembled from her personal video recordings, answering machine messages and journal entries, Soleil Moon Frye takes us on a very intimate journey through her own eyes growing up as a famous teenager in the 1990s. Featuring interviews from David Arquette, Balthazar Getty, Brian Austin Green, Stephen Dorff, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Danny Boy O'Connor and more; the Punky Brewster star pulls back the curtain on some of her darker and most trying days.
2021-08-021h 15High School Slumber PartyThe Twilight Saga Netflix PrimerSURPRISE! In honor of the entire Twilight Saga coming to Netflix in the United States here are some clips from the award winning* #TwilightForever series hosting by Brian Rodriguez, Kate Hudson and Joe 2. On the fence about watching Twilight? Have a listen and see how much fun talking about Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Tayler Lautner, vampire baseball, werewolves, hybrid babies, the volturi and Rosalie can be! All five movies drop on Netflix in the U.S.A. July 16th.
2021-07-152h 12High School Slumber PartyHe Got GameThis one goes out to all NY ballers out there. Kirkland Shephard and Brian Rodriguez return with the Black Teen Experience and they're talking a Spike Lee Joint; He Got Game. This time they aren't alone as Cousin Pumkin is tagging along to talk Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth, Denzel Washington, Rosario Dawson, Coney Island, college basketball recruitment and Brian discusses his quick interactions with NBA players. The guys have so much fun we had to separate this episode in two parts. Part Two next Friday slumberers!
2021-07-101h 42High School Slumber PartyWork ItHope you're wearing your dance belt (if applicable) for today's episode of High School Slumber Party AP as Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are talking Netflix's Work it! Will this dance movie staring Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy and Jordan Fisher (who Aislinn knows a surprising amount of facts about...) make Brian and Aislinn jump out of their seats and onto the dance stage? Also, find out what Aislinn thought of her homework assignment; Critical Thinking.
2021-06-281h 46High School Slumber PartyAmerican Pie Presents: Girls RulesGet ready to head back to East Falls High slumberers as co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez talk the 5th film in the American Pie spin off series (and 9th overall in the franchise) American Pie Presents: Girls Rules. The film has a Stiffler and plenty of pie jokes but what sets this film apart from the franchise is that this time the ladies are in charge! Will the gender swapping premise make American Pie Girls Rules a surprise favorite of Aislinn and Brian? If you can guess the answer to that question you truly do belong in AP!
2021-06-072h 02High School Slumber PartySixteen Candles (1984): Third Birthday SpecialHappy Birthday High School Slumber Party! In honor of the 3rd anniversary of the podcast, Brian Rodriguez provides audio commentary on Sixteen Candles. Listen for facts about John Hughes, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald (of course) or listen because you enjoy someone talking over your movie. Queue up the 80s teen classic and watch along with Brian!
2021-05-121h 46High School Slumber PartyNever Rarely Sometimes AlwaysCo-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are back to chat about one of the most visceral (and best) films of 2020; Never Rarely Sometimes Always. High School Slumber Party AP was started to shine a light on great but overlooked contemporary projects just like this one. Director Eliza Hittman and lead actors Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder are among the mostly woman production who put together this realistic yet heartbreaking tale of friendship and the hardships of a teenage abortion. Also, Aislinn let's us know what she thought of 2020's "The Prom."
2021-05-031h 48High School Slumber Party#200For the 200th episode of High School Slumber Party; Brian Rodriguez keeps it simple and invites the Foodie Films man himself Kyle Reinfried to turn the microphone around and interview him for a look behind the curtain at the person who host the slumber party every week.
2021-04-191h 07High School Slumber PartyThe Map of Tiny Perfect ThingsIt’s the first ever episode of High School Slumber Party AP and hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez start their project of shedding light on contemporary teen films by breaking down The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. This Amazon Studios film starring Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen might just be the cute smart funny Sci-Fi romance 2021 needs. Think Groundhogs Day or Edge of Tomorrow but you know…with teens.
2021-04-051h 35High School Slumber PartyTo All the Boys: Always and ForeverYA author and rom-com expert Jenna Guillaume returns to the slumber party to say goodbye to the groundbreaking Netflix To All the Boys series of films as Brian and her chat To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Where will the love story of Lara Jean and Peter end up as they ready themselves for their next step, college? Jenna and Brian discuss how this film compares with the rest of the series, hot dad getting married, the lack of woah woah woahs and if the movie is a fitting sendoff for Jenny Han's work as well as the...
2021-02-261h 28High School Slumber Party2020 Teen Movie Review Part 1As we close 2020, Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez decided to assign himself the huge homework assignment of watching every single teen film from 2020 as a gift to the slumberers. In part 1, Brian chats about All the Bright Places, All Together Now, American Pie presents Girls Rules, Another Round, Chemical Hearts, Clouds, Critical Thinking, Enola Holmes, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Onward, Stargirl, The Half of It, the Vast of Night, The Way Back, Unpregnant, and Yes God Yes.
2020-12-281h 23High School Slumber PartyHall of Fame: Class of 2020High School Slumber Party is proud to present the induction ceremony of the inaugural class of the High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame hosted by Brian Rodriguez, host of High School Slumber Party. Voted upon by a panel of teen film experts, the High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame is reserved for those actors and filmmakers with whom the history of teen films would not be the same without. Find out what actors and filmmaker join our 2020 class!
2020-11-2754 minHigh School Slumber PartyVampires vs. The Bronx¿Qué lo que primos? It's a cousin reunion on High School Slumber Party as Brian's cousins Pumkin and Michael Conrad Tavarez stop by to chat Netflix's Vampires vs. The Bronx. This new film by director Oz Rodriguez (no relation) inspires a lot of Dominican and NYC pride in the cousins as they talk about their heritage, gentrification, representation and of course everything that makes Vampires vs. The Bronx so fun. Also, Michael shares how he's brought Dominican street food to Dallas, Texas with his pop-up restaurant; Picadera DFW.
2020-11-141h 50High School Slumber PartyCritical ThinkingCHECK out our episode on Critical Thinking as actor, chess teacher and great friend of the program John Hardin moves his best pieces of movie and chess knowledge forward to our in depth discussion on this brand new film based on the true story of teens overcoming adversity and winning the National High School Chess Championship. Directed and staring one of Brian's favorite people of all time, John Leguizamo; Brian and John Hardin discuss how important representation in is film, how cool it is to get a latinx story and a whole lot of chess. Learns terms like Scandinavian...
2020-09-281h 50High School Slumber PartyAlmost Famous"I'm always home, I'm uncool." We're starting our Junior Year at High School Slumber Party with an all time great. To help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Almost Famous, Brian welcomes back his co-host on P.S. I Love Hoffman (the Philip Seymour Hoffman Podcast), the Foodie Films man himself Kyle Reinfried. Kyle and Brian talk all about future hall-of-famer Cameron Crowe, Kate Hudson, Stillwater, Francis McDermott and everything that's aged so well about what might be the greatest rock movie of all time. But does it hold up as a high school movie as well?
2020-09-072h 04High School Slumber PartyBill and Ted's Excellent Advneture"All we are, is dust in the wind." Before you Face the Music, jump in your time traveling phone booth and watch Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! Brian, along with guests Mike Manzi (Third Time's a Charm) and Matt Delhauer prep for Bill and Ted 3 by breaking down the film that started it all. The trio explore the history of Bill and Ted from the original title, to the casting of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, to what original historical figures could have been included in the most excellent journey to complete a history assignment and eventually bring the...
2020-08-312h 12High School Slumber PartySwimfanDive in head first into this weeks episode because Alex Schroeder is back and she's chatting with Brian about the early 2000's teen thriller, Swimfan. If you're between the ages of 30 and 35, you probably saw at least the trailer for this movie. If not, you might be confused as to what Swimfan is all about. Don't worry, Brian and Alex have you covered as they break down Jesse Bradford, Erika Chrsitensen, the camerawork, the fashion, the speedos and everything else that makes Swimfan the uncomplicated sign of the times that it is. Also, Alex takes a Buzzfeed quiz!
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P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanStill Charlie WIlson's WarThe Hoff-Bro's go to war! Charlie's Wilson's War that is. Brian and Kyle rewatch Philip Seymour Hoffman's Golden Globe Nominated performance as he finally gets equal billing to two titans; Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. Find out what Brian and Kyle think of American Foreign Policy...or just what they think of this iconic PSH role.
2020-08-171h 47High School Slumber PartyThe Kissing Booth 2It was two years ago that guest Shawnee Mead first stoped by the Slumber Party...and it was all because of a kissing booth, The Kissing Booth; Netflix's first original trending teen film! Shawnee is back again to discuss the sequel to the polarizing film as her and Brian check in with Elle (Joey King), Lee (Joel Courtney), Noah (Jacob Elodri) and new character Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez)! Will Elle and Noah's relationship last with new temptations in the mix and with Noah away at Harvard and Elle prepping herself for her own college journey in her senior year...
2020-08-071h 52P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanScent of a WomanThe Hoff-Bros finally get their act together...sort of. In their second attempt to rewatch Scent of a Woman (due to a technical SNAFU), Kyle and Brian get a bit off the rails as discuss a wide range of topics during Philip Seymour Hoffman's first big Hollywood movie. You'll hear plenty of Al Pacino impressions, some Oscar trivia, plus a phone call from a CageClub Podcast Network Original. Listen through to the end of the episode as Kyle and Brian reveal what two movies will be on the ballot for their next rewatch. Hoo-rah!
2020-08-032h 41High School Slumber PartyRadHop on the pegs of our Mongoose as Joey Lewandowski returns to chat about the 1989 BMX classic, Rad! This movie staring Bill Allen, Aunt Becky herself Lori Loughlin, Olympic hero Bart Conner and Talia Shire has been a hard to track down cult classic for years. Thanks to a brand new 4k and BluRay restoration from Vinegar Syndrome, Joey and Brian were able to break down all the jumps, flips and of course epic bike dancing the film has to offer. Joey and Brian also discuss the surprise involvement of Princess Diaries heartthrob, Director/Producer Robert Schwartzman in bringing...
2020-07-171h 26High School Slumber PartyProm Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil (1992)Brian goes to prom once again, this time with Third Time's A Charm host and Prom Night veteran Mike Manzi. After covering Prom Nights 1, 2 and 3 last year, Mike and Brian have the night of their lives diving into Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil. Ironically for a film named Prom Night, the movie has very few scenes that involve prom, as a potentially supernatural priest hunts down a foursome of unsuspecting teenagers at their parents' summer home. Also, find out which other forth films in a series Mike enjoys the most!
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High School Slumber Party118 Angus Strikes Back: An Interview with Charlie TalbertAngus himself, Charlie Talbert, stops by the Slumber Party to talk about his life, his career, and -- of course -- all things Angus! Back in November, Brian and guest Kate Hudson (Pajiba) had a fun time chatting up the underrated 1995 film, as well as its soundtrack. Kate is back as the official co-host for the day to ask Charlie some questions left lingering from her chat with Brian last year. Listen and find out the true story of Angus, plus everything that's going on in the life of Charlie Talbert... both then and now.
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High School Slumber Party113 Sixteen Candles (1984): Second Birthday SpecialCheer Mondays are on hold this week, and hopefully you didn't forget why. This week, High School Slumber Party celebrates its second birthday! As the Slumber Party tradition goes, Brian (along with returning guest Shawnee Mead) discuss the ICONIC (yet complicated) John Hughes classic, Sixteen Candles. Brian and Shawnee break down the sixteen things they liked and disliked about the film including Jake Ryan, Molly Ringwald, Farmer Ted, the music, and all the unforgettable moments.
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High School Slumber Party108 The Princess Diaries (2001)You are cordially invited to a slumber party with royal implications, as Brian once again welcomes Shawnee Mead to the podcast, this time to chat about Disney's The Princess Diaries. What made this 2001 film a surprise hit was director Gary Marshall and standout acting performances including classic Disney Queen Julie Andrews and the impactful debut of Anne Hathaway. Brian and Shawnee break down all the heart and touching moments in the film that introduced the world to the tiny pear filled Kingdom of Genovia.
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High School Slumber Party106 Fear (1996)Brian welcomes back Kate Hudson to the podcast to continue her #Hudson5 series of favorite films with Fear (or, as Kate calls it, Marky Mark in Fear). This time, Brian and Kate welcome an extra special guest to the Slumber Party, Charlie Talbert: the star of the film Angus (which Kate and Brian previously covered). Kate, Brian, and Charlie discuss Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, roller coaster climaxes, characters' sexual presences, and so much more in this sexually-charged teen thriller.
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High School Slumber Party105 Small Soldiers (1998)TEN HUT! Brian welcomes first-time guest, long-time friend and #healthhero Danny Kim (just featured on the cover of Time Magazine) to the podcast to chat about 1998's Small Soldiers. Brian and Dan discuss the early years in their relationship, share some high school memories, and -- of course -- talk toys. Small Soldiers is an action-packed (and maybe misplaced) kids film, so the guys leave no stone unturned on their hunt for the Gorgonites and for what makes this movie so unique. Listen for a live unboxing of a Major Chip Hazard action figure that hasn't been touched in 20-plus...
2020-04-131h 46
High School Slumber Party104 Dazed and Confused (1993)Grab a bud and a paddle because Brian and returning guest Matt Delhauer are talking about the *iconic* Dazed and Confused. From the kick-ass soundtrack, to the hazing, to the parties, to cruising, and to the unforgettable monologues about George Washington, this Richard Linklater joint has stood the test of time in the hearts of many slumberers. Matt and Brian break down the ensemble cast, swap some high school memories, and -- of course -- chat up the breakout performance of Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright.
2020-04-101h 43
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanP.S. I Still Love Hoffman: Szuler (1992)April Fools! Kyle and Brian decided to drop an extra special rewatch episode of Szuler. What's Szuler, you ask? That's a question Hoff-bros have been trying to answer since they started this podcast. Made in Poland, Szuler may be Philip Seymour Hoffman's second film. With the only known available version of the film dubbed in Polish, Kyle and Brian try their best to piece together what exactly is going on in this rewatch. Joke's on them.
2020-04-012h 00
High School Slumber Party097 Teen Wolf (1985)It's March Madness, baby! To celebrate all things basketball, Brian welcomes in Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) to talk about an *iconic* 80s supernatural classic, Teen Wolf. This Michael J. Fox vehicle about a high school basketball player who turns into a werewolf was a huge hit at the box office off the heels of Back of the Future, and it continues to be a part of pop culture today. Brian and Mike take a shot at seeing if the film holds up while exploring the colorful cast of characters around the Teen Wolf, like his entrepreneurial best friend...
2020-03-061h 35
High School Slumber Party094 Twilight: New Moon (2009): Part 1Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to spend the most romantic day of the year than by curling up in your sleeping bag and listening to Brian and returning guest, Pajiba writer and Twilight expert Kate Hudson, talk about one of the greatest love stories of all: the love between Bella, Edward... and Jacob in Twilight: New Moon. With the help of a little wine, Kate and Brian start the next chapter in their year of Twilight with New Moon, in part one of their two-part slumber party.
2020-02-141h 21
High School Slumber Party093 Red Dawn (1984)A teen movie that begins with Soviet paratroopers landing on the school football field? What better place to start World War III than here at High School Slumber Party? Guest Dan Ferrara joins Brian to talk about Red Dawn, one of most unique films we've discussed! Dan and Brian talk Cold War politics, military equipment, alternate history, and the star-studded cast including Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey (before Dirty Dancing), Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell (not in blackface), and Lea Thompson. Stop asking if this is the remake... we wouldn't do that to you. Wolverines!
2020-02-071h 58
High School Slumber Party092 The Girl Next Door (2004)Brian welcomes guest Wesley Vena back to the Slumber Party to answer the question, "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" by talking about 2004's The Girl Next Door. This comedy (starring Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch, Timothy Olyphant, and Paul Dano) may seem like a typical early 2000s teen sex romp, but it's actually a film with a lot of heart and moral fiber. After watching it for the first time in many years, Wes and Brian find it easy to fall in love with The Girl Next Door.
2020-01-311h 37
High School Slumber Party088 Twilight (2008)Hold on tight, spider-monkey, because 2020 is the year of Twilight on High School Slumber Party! We're opening the new decade with the O.G. entry of the vampire teen romance: 2008's Twilight. Kate Hudson (Pajiba) is back to chat about what may be her favorite subject matter, as she helps guide first-time watcher Brian through the opening chapter of Bella's supernatural journey. Also, find out if if Brian is team Edward or team Jacob!
2020-01-031h 41
High School Slumber Party085 Let It Snow (2019)Netflix has answered Brian's prayers and given us another high school Christmas movie with Let it Snow, and he's brought in the Foodie Films Man himself, Kyle Reinfried, to talk about it! In fact, Brian's been invited to Kyle's Christmas party, and the boys are recording right before the yuletide festivities commence. Find out if the guys think Let is Snow is worthy of being called "teenage Love Actually" or "teenage New Year's Eve" on another special holiday episode of High School Slumber Party.
2019-12-131h 46
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanP.S. I Still Love Hoffman: Kansas (aka The One Where Brian Can't Read)We've got lots of Philip Seymour Hoffman-related news this episode as Brian and Kyle break down some recent film festival entires that remind them of their main man. Also, find out which movie the Hoff-fans chose for our October 1 rewatch: Red Dragon or My Boyfriend's Back!
2019-09-1530 min
High School Slumber Party062 Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)Field trip time! Not just for Spider-Man, but also for Brian and guests Kyle Reinfried (P.S. I Love Hoffman) and Mike Manzi (#KeanuClub) as they swung by the theater this week to see Spider-Man: Far From Home. In this second film of the Tom Holland-led, high school-based series, our webslinger and his classmates find themselves in Europe. Listen for Brian, Kyle, and Mike’s first impressions of the summer blockbuster, including their take on Peter’s romance with M.J. (Zendaya), Jake Gyllenhaal, and those shocking post credit scenes!
2019-07-051h 48
High School Slumber Party059 Can't Hardly Wait (1998)We can’t wait to talk about this 90s classic. Brian, forever senior Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub), and returning guest Dan Ferrera are back for the final party of the school year! The film this week is Can’t Hardly Wait and — trust us — the nostalgia is plentiful! From Smashmouth songs to Seth Green, from Trip McNeely to Paradise City, and from angle strippers to (of course) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Can’t Hardly Wait is sure to jog the memory of anyone who first saw it before the turn of the millennium. Also, Brian reveals the votable categories for extra special Freshman Y...
2019-06-142h 02
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanThe CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke...
2019-06-052h 42
High School Slumber Party055 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)Shawnee Mead returns to the Slumber Party to chat about a quirky (yet sobering) film, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Laughs are had and tears are shed as Brian and Shawnee dissect this 2015 indie darling about a high school slacker who befriends a dying classmate. Also, Brian peels back the curtain on his own high school filmmaking career.
2019-05-171h 50
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanP.S. I Still Love Hoffman: Brian Requires SustenanceBrian and Kyle are back to reveal which blockbuster film -- Twister or Mission: Impossible III -- won this month's poll in one of the closest votes ever! Also, Kyle educates the masses as to what exactly qualifies as a blockbuster.
2019-05-1520 min
High School Slumber Party054 Sixteen Candles (1984): Part 2We're back for a special birthday bonus episode of High School Slumber Party. Wake up and have a post-slumber Saturday pancake with Brian to find out who, if anyone, remembered to offer the podcast best wishes on this special occasion. Also, listen for the conclusion of Brian's discussion with Jenny O'Connell on the most famous teenage birthday movie of all, Sixteen Candles, starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall!
2019-05-111h 43
High School Slumber Party053 Sixteen Candles (1984): Part 1Happy birthday, High School Slumber Party! Brian celebrates the one-year anniversary of the most iconic teen film podcast this side of third period by welcoming guest Jenny O'Connell over to dissect one of the most treasured teen films of all-time: John Hughes's Sixteen Candles. Jenny and Brian talk about the greatness of Molly Ringwald -- as well as some classic moments that didn't age so well -- in this first episode of a two-part special birthday episode. Check back tomorrow for Part 2 of the Sixteen Candles Slumber Party Birthday Bash on a special day: Saturday!
2019-05-101h 07
High School Slumber Party052 Rushmore (1998)For the 52nd episode of High School Slumber Party, Brian welcomes back one of his original guests, his partner on P.S. I Love Hoffman and the Foodie Films man himself, Kyle Reinfried, to discuss 1998’s Rushmore. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Olivia Wiliams, Rushmore is Wes Anderson in his purest form. To mark the occasion, Brian and Kyle recorded this episode from Kyle’s high school bedroom!
2019-05-031h 55
High School Slumber Party048 Christine (1983)What’s scarier than a 1958 Plymouth Fury? Well, on paper, a lot of things... until you meet Christine, that is. She’s sure to frighten you a bit more than your first high school ride. Brian is joined by guest Walt Hickey of Numlock News to chat about this 1983 John Carpenter horror film. Based on a best-selling Stephen King book about a killer car, Christine exceeds both Brian’s and Walt’s expectations through its special effects and surprisingly empathetic title character.
2019-04-051h 36
High School Slumber Party046 Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)Brian is joined by first time guest, Pajiba writer, and accredited Rotten Tomatoes reviewer, Kate Hudson, to talk about one of her go-to films: Peggy Sue Got Married. Brian and Kate go back in time to discuss their high school experiences, the greatness of Kathleen Turner and, of course, all things Nicolas Cage — including his interesting accent choice. Find out if this Francis Ford Coppola film holds up or if there is any room to go back and change its movie destiny!
2019-03-221h 51
High School Slumber Party044 The New Guy (2002)This week, Brian discusses The New Guy -- a film he actually saw in high school! -- with good friend Mike Rivera. This 2002 DJ Qualls vehicle (also starring Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, and Eddie Griffin) is chocked full of random cameos, gross-out moments, and a surprising amount of heart. Brian and Mike try to figure out if this film from their childhood holds up. Also, a special guest stops by to discuss her time spent in her high school marching band.
2019-03-081h 47
High School Slumber Party041 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)Ready! Set! Go! This ain’t no ten second race; this is a three podcast CageClub crossover event! Four hosts, three shows, all the The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift talk you will ever need. First up was 2 Fast 2 Forever, and now its Brian’s turn to take the wheel on High School Slumber Party. With mentorship from seasoned veterans Joey Lewandowski and Joe Two, as well as the steady hand of third film expert Michael Manzi, join Brian as he glides through the twists and turns of the only high school movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise. Pack...
2019-02-152h 05
High School Slumber Party039 Superbad (2007)The SoHo Love Triangle is back together! Brian welcomes good friends (and high school) classmates Wesley Vena and Kyle Reinfried (the Foodie Films man himself) back to his slumber party to settle a teenage prank for the final time and to chat about Superbad, 2007's Judd Apatow produced comedy. The boys discuss the cast of Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, and Emma Stone, as well all things McLovin. Also: Brian makes a heartfelt apology to tubas.
2019-02-011h 53
High School Slumber Party038 O (2001)This week, Brian welcomes good friend (and Shakespeare expert) John Hardin to the slumber party to dissect the surprisingly faithful -- and equally controversial -- 2001 Othello adaptation, O, staring Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, and Brian's teenage crush, Julia Stiles. John tries his best to summarize the source material in 60 seconds while Brian makes it a point to chat about the time he met Julia Stiles in person. Also, CageClub co-founder Joey Lewandowski stops by to share a different take on last week's film, Pump Up the Volume.
2019-01-252h 03
High School Slumber Party036 McFarland, USA (2015)Brian welcomes back his old cross-country buddy, Mike Rivera, to chat about the heartwarming Disney running film, McFarland, USA. While both Brian and Mike thought the cliches and PG rating would do the movie in, discussing the topical and true story of poor latino high schoolers sacrificing so much for their team and families, as well as the coach (played by Kevin Costner) who brought winning to a town where anyone who could leave, would leave, McFarland, USA ends up unexpectedly tugging at the boys' heartstrings. Also find out why "Hi, I'm Mike Rivera" became the second worst pickup line...
2019-01-111h 40
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanIntroducing P.S. I Still Love Hoffman: The Philip Seymour Hoffman Rewatch!On the final episode of P.S. I Love Hoffman, Brian and Kyle promised to keep the memory of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman alive. With this promise in mind, Kyle and Brian are excited to launch P.S. I Still Love Hoffman: The Philip Seymour Hoffman Rewatch! Each month, the boys will sit down, microphones in hand, to watch a P.S.H. film selected by you, the Hoff-fans. P.S. I Still Love Hoffman is an experience designed to make Hoff-fans feel like they’re watching and honoring Philip Seymour Hoffman on the same couch as Brian an...
2018-12-1202 min
High School Slumber Party029 Ghost World (2001)This week, Brian is joined by his friend from high school, Wesley Vena, to chat about 2001's Ghost World: an offbeat, dark comedy ahead of its time that stars Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi. The fashion and color palette of the film set it apart from other teen comedies of its era, and Brian and Wes dive into what makes it so unique. Also: find out why the cops were at Kyle Reinfried's (host of Foodie Films) house in the middle of the night in his high school days.
2018-11-231h 43
High School Slumber Party028 Encino Man (1992)Hey buuuuuddy... come on over for a slumber party this week! Brian is joined by two high school classmates, Kyle Reinfried (host of Foodie Films on the CageClub Podcast network) and returning guest Dan Ferrera, to talk about Encino Man, a film starring Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and (of course!) Pauly Shore. Brian and his friends have a ton of fun discussing caveman makeovers, wheezing the juice, and unsympathetic protagonists, all while doing a good percentage of the show as a Pauly Shore impression.
2018-11-161h 25
High School Slumber Party024 Summer of 84 (2018)It may no longer be summer, but we're still in full slumber party mode on this podcast as we're chatting about the 2018 horror/thriller Summer of 84. Brian is joined by the godfather himself, Joey Lewandowski, as well as returning guest (and our resident murder expert) Alexandra Schroeder to discuss all the eighties nostalgia and jump scares that this indie film has to offer. Also, there maybe a ghost haunting Brian's apartment. Future slumberers beware!
2018-10-191h 47
High School Slumber Party023 Saved! (2004)Heaven help us at the slumber party this week, as we are chatting about Saved! Brian is joined by an awesome guest, Bust writer Erika W. Smith, to discuss this underrated and largely forgotten comedy. Erika and Brian break down how Mandy Moore, Jena Malone, and Macaulay Culkin all rise to the occasion in this lighthearted 2004 commentary on growing up Christian, and how the film still resonates today.
2018-10-121h 28
High School Slumber Party020 Eighth Grade (2018)You can't survive high school without first surviving eighth grade. This week, Jordan Polan-Clarke of Wistful Thinking stops by the slumber party to chat up the wonderful film Eighth Grade. Jordan and Brian discuss director Bo Burnham, the outstanding performance of Elsie Fisher, and all the realness that comes with this film. Also find out what Brian and Jordan were like in eighth grade. It's going to be lit. Gucci!
2018-09-211h 33
High School Slumber Party018 Grease (1978)Join Wistful Thinking and High School Slumber Party for a "Back to School Crossover Special" about Grease, where Brian's slumber party with team Wistful Thinking continues! After a super fun Part 1 hosted by Wistful Thinking, Part 2 proves to be just as good as the original as Cara, Jordan, and Brian discuss what Grease-themed sleeping bags everyone would get and play a bunch of fun games! Does anyone know the real rules of M.A.S.H.?
2018-09-071h 26
High School Slumber Party016 Orange County (2002)This week on High School Slumber Party, Brian is joined by former Hoff-Bro and current host of Foodie Films, Kyle Reinfried, to chat about 2002's Orange County -- which is not just a place, but a state of mind. The guys talk about the movie's many cameos, the children of famous people, and, of course, Jack Black. Kyle and Brian also swap stories from their college search (or lack thereof). Also, stay tuned for a Teen Choice Awards recap, too!
2018-08-241h 33
High School Slumber Party006 American Pie (1999): Part 2Ready for your second piece? Brian's high school friend and co-host on P.S. I Love Hoffman, Kyle Reinfried, is back for night two of the slumber party as the guys continue their discussion of American Pie. Brian and Kyle talk about the film's most dated and controversial scene as well as their favorite types of pies as they get a sneak preview of Kyle's next podcast venture.
2018-06-151h 02
High School Slumber PartyIntroducing High School Slumber Party!Whether you were the popular girl or the jock, the rebel, the outcast, or the geek, you remember high school. Don't act like you don't! Brian hated who he was in high school, and he's pretty sure the feeling was mutual. That's why he decided to start this podcast. Each week, Brian and friends will dive into their sleeping bags and discuss a high school-based film. They'll also be talking a trip to the past every week and re-living their teenage years, one painful memory at a time. Pack your favorite jammies, call your mom and tell her you're sleeping...
2018-05-0401 min